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Cenacolo

4.6 (121 reviews)
Closed 1:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Dogs allowed

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Laura P.

Service and food here always amazing. The new isla location is awesome and do love the views. Food on point and always amazing service. The pacchari con calabaza is delish and the bruschetta is amazing. Love the presentation of the soup served tableside and drinks were on point too. A def must go

Calamari appetizer stuffed with shrimp.  Delicious
Leonard D.

This place has been here for a very long time. Not exactly where it is now since it has moved several times from its initial opening. What I want to stress is that the food has been consistent over the years and it continues to be an amazing authentic Italian restaurant. The new location in La Isla mall right in front of the lagoon is also fantastic. The food just amazing and made the way it should be. I highly recommend this place!

Joseph S.

The new location across the street from Westin Hotel is very convenient and beautiful. The host was Italian and spoke both English and Italian very well. The waiter was very personable and attentive. The pasta wheel was as amazing as I remembered from our last visit and the pasta with squid ink was great. The appetizer s were equally delicious. When in Cancun this restaurant is a must. Make reservations and ask for a table by the window.

Bread service
Jim A.

In the mood for Italian food while visiting La Isla in Cancun? Well Cenacolo will hit the spot. I was hungry for lunch early and saw this jewel box on my walk near my hotel. They open at noon till late. They have large English and Spanish menus with tons of special dishes. You will not receive better service anywhere in Cancun, and it rivaled the best service I've experienced (although I don't do Michelin restaurants). They greet you warmly, and do their best to anticipate and accommodate your every need. From pouring your water/beverage to catering to dietary needs, they have this down. I had a very good ragú with freshly made pasta. The sauce was meaty, with bacon and pork and beef with a tomatoey sauce. It tasted just the slightest of Mexican ingredients which added a great flair to the dish. They provide three types of bread, including focaccia and sesame breadsticks, with a ricotta spread and spicy onions that are a must-try. Cenacolo is high class Italian dining on the shores of the lagoon in Cancún!

One of their signature salads
Nancy H.

We have frequented this restaurant for over 20 years at 4 different locations and it never fails to deliver a great dining experience. Pasta is made on site and is delicious Service top notch Hats off to our server Blanca both personal and attentive. Current location right on waterfront

Carlos R.

Bueno, buen ambiente excelente comida. .Su nuevo local en la isla luce muy bien y elegante. Una experiencia a mejoría.... Servicio!! Deben agradecerle a Jenry nuestro mesero que salvó la noche con un excelente servicio que él se voluntario a ofrecer mientras mi mesero asignado nunca llegó... Jenry... eres el mejor! Capacitación en servicio al cliente.. por favor!!

Spaghetti
Jon H.

This place was amazing So amazing, that I ate there twice for both lunch and dinner. The food, the service, the ambiance..all 5 stars.

Great view from the restautant
Juan G.

Great service. The wine selection is very good. We have the Valentina Salad, excellent choice We have a pizza for my child. Very fresh and tasty. Our Prime steak with vegetables was excellent.

Seafood fettuccine
Tony M.

From the host who was very attentive getting us a table with no reservations and very professional with us to the end even giving a special dessert for my wifes birthday every detail in our table was top notch, the napkin, the utensils, making sure our table stay clean and comfortable, the food was at a Michelin level, we love it, excellent place for a romantic dinner or business meet, 5 stars all around, the sunset view spectacular, strongly recommend

$28.00 tortellini soup.  Pic after I ate most if it.  Pricey for soup,  but it's homemade
Mike A.

The service is top notch. The food is phenominal.. The food is all homemade. I will say the food is pricey and the portions are small but very good... don't come here if you have a big appetite

Pickled onions and ricotta with parmesan spread. Complimented the bread really well
Uriia H.

My friend and I came here for my bday dinner while in Cancun. I know...who eats Italian food in Cancun?! The food was great! The restaurant is situated in an open air mall adjacent to our hotel which was really convenient. The walk over was short so my thighs didn't have time to sweat. Lol. The ambiance was really nice. They have outdoor seating overlooking the marina. The salad with bread service was delicious. The bread was served with pickled onions and a ricotta and parmesan spread. Amazing! My bolognese was very flavorful. We shared a panacotta..I wasn't a fan. They also brought out one with a birthday sparkler. My only gripe...a BIG one is that the waiter inspected our money right at the table. We used american dollars instead of pesos. He claimed this was to ensure the bills were "ok" because if not he would be charged for them. I thought this was very unprofessional and tainted what was otherwise a great dinner. Left a sour taste in our mouths and cost them 2 start in this review.

Mad Giant Shrimp
Sydney H.

The BEST pasta EVER !!!!!!! My friends mom who grew up on homemade pasta says this is the freshest & best homemade pasta she's ever had. Our service is always great & the food is always even better than we can remember. Staples that we always order are the pepperoni pizza, lasagna & mad giant shrimp. Cenacola's pizza crust is pretty thin & crispy on the bottom, but still has a soft and semi doughy crust -basically neapolitan style. No words can describe how fresh and perfectly al dente the pasta is, you mush go try it for yourself to understand. Our Mad Giant Shrimp is always yummy too. Very fresh & the potatoes that come with it are sooo crispy and seasoned generously. Cenacola is pretty on the inside, but also has outdoor seating near the water. It's a quiet and intimate place that you must go to if you are in Cancun!!!!

Diabla penne
Cierra L.

Handmade pasta was all we needed to read! You can see them making it too! The place is perfect for sunset. Get seating outside right on the water and it's perfect for an evening sunset over the water date. The waiters are very attentive as well. The food was perfection from the bread they served in advance of our meal to our pastas! We ordered the lasagna which came highly recommended and was a very smooth and creamy texture. Very tasty! However, my pasta the Diabla Penne was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of spice and al dente bite to it and they mix it in a wheel of cheese before serving it to you which is a fun presentation before enjoying a delightful treat! We had just the right amount of food and left happy campers. I hear their pizzas are amazing too, but that will be for next time. Until next time.

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Green hat ravioli - melts in your mouth! Great service, sat by the water - beautiful spot!

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Terrific service and dinners. The pasta and salads were exceptional and well worth the cost

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Really wonder food and wine! The service is top notch! Beautiful restaurant! We love dining at Cenacolo!

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The handmade pasta is phenomenal, definitely recommended! Beef tenderloin is good, but nothing comparable to the noodle

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Porfirio's - Bone marrow

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4.3(887 reviews)
8.6 kmZona Hotelera
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Dinner in the cancun strip…read more We decided to pick Porfirio's for the evening from all of the restaurants outside of the all inclusive resorts. I took some notes and this is what I thought of the dishes. Xoajacan Imoladas - The mole is perfection. The flautas, superb. Everything in this plate is a symphony of what I would expect from Xoajaca. 9.5/10 Barbacoa Bonemarrow - Barcacoa is on point. The Marrow is Sublime. Together with the accompaniments is superb. I dream of Marrow everyday. This is a 10/10 Yellow fin Tosatadas - Superb!!! One of the best tostadas I have ever had. The microgreens, the sauce and the square Tostada works well all together. 8.8/10 Salmon - Cooked perfectly. The corn is a great accompaniment. The fish is impeccably seasoned. This dish is heaven sent with a 9.8/10 Grilled Octopus - Grilled perfectly, I can tell by the texture. The mash is superb, they used margarine instead of butter and I absolutely love the contrast from the traditional mash. 9.8/10 Mexican Rice - Its pretty good. It does have a nice seafoodish finish. The pepper was actually spicy. Nice and pleasant rice dish. 8/10 Charred Avocado Salad - Grilled avocado is a bit of a wash. It did make it look good on the plate. The dressing is a little weak. Needs a little more zip, some citrus or vinegar would give this salad some justice. Its a little uninspired 7/10 Service is impeccable and attentive and the atmosphere is lovely.

Gorgeous interior & very loud: music wise. The speakers are definitely great quality though, the…read moremusic videos they played sounded like a live performance in the restaurant itself. Anyway: the food, presentation of the dishes itself, and the overall vibe: 4/5. My favorite dish was definitely the steak. The bone marrow is better off being plain without all the stuff they put on top. The steak itself was perfectly cooked & seasoned. I should've took more pictures of the food but whatever- the mango tuna thing with avocado was delicious. Very mango forward. Great alongside some salsa as well. The octopus: OK enough, slightly overcooked. Chewy. Chicharron guac was yum. Our server was so sweet in the beginning but had an attitude after getting tipped 25% LOL other than that, great experience :)

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