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Great friendly service. Nice Itialian atmosphere in Mexico , Very authentic and tasty Italian dishes and wine ! Only recommendation is include the " fresh " Little odd they want extra for fresh pasta ??
Any time I've ever walked by. The place has always had foot traffic and a wait to get in. As in Mexico, lines are a good sign. I know it's Italian, but Playa Del Carmen seems to have some spots. This would be one of those locations. The bread basket alone is a good way to judge a location. The variety of bread was a huge plus. Garlic bread, flat bread and a couple of other bites. They were beyond delicious. Tried bruschetta as an opening appetizer. Very delicious mix of the tomatoes, mozzarella and olive oil. As the main course went for the Carbonara with Spinach, Tomato and regular Fettuccine. Accompanied with Chicken Valdastano, fontina cheese, ham and sautéed mushrooms. Excellent taste and cooked well. To finish up with a Strawberry Panna Cotta. The service was attentive and quick. The plates all came out within a quick amount of time. Would definitely stop by again.
The service was excellent and the food was decent. I took my mom for lunch here because she was craving for foods other than Mexican. Anyway, we ordered the Seafood Risotto and Mahi-Mahi Mediterranean as our main. The Mahi was good, and although the Risotto was full of shrimp flavored, it was a bit on the salty side for me. Finally, the bill came in at 1360 MXN or 85 USD. Nothing was said or mentioned in the bill, but obviously about 15% tips was being added to the USD amount. At the same time, gratitude suggestion towards the bottom of the bill for a 10% tips showed $137 USD. So folks, remember to CHECK YOUR BILL!!
Excellent service. Prices are fine. I learned that I can't find a decent steak in Mexico. This one looked good, but was mostly grisel. The waiter told me after I was done I should've ordered pizza or pasta. That's their best items.
Great atmosphere! Friendly service! Spectacular food! Very organized and clean restaurant. Compared to Romeo! All the hype with Romeo and they didn't compare to Don Mario.... Romeo was unorganized, food bland, service almost non existent! I wish we had come here first! This is our last night and we definitely plan on visiting Don Mario one last time before heading out..... come visit, you won't be disappointed! The pizza here is excellent here as well, we stopped in for lunch on our way to the beach! Enjoy!
It's rare to go to the same restaurant twice for me while on vacation but the charm and comfort of this place drew us back for seconds. With freshly-made pasta of all sorts and wait staff dressed in adorable uniforms and smiles, it was an easy choice to return. The menu is varied including fresh sauces for spaghetti, gnocchi and ravioli dishes as well as salads, fish and meat options. I had the spinach fettuccini with pesto...delish! My boyfriend had the ribeye and couldn't stop saying "this is good" while nodding his head in approval. The lighting is low and if you sit near the outside railing of the restaurant, you might even peek the interest of a mariachi band that walks by to serenade you for a small fee. We loved both of our meals here and would definitely come back.
We love Don Mario's. We've been coming here for over 18 years. Ivan is probably one of the best waiters that we've ever had. It's always awesome to come to Mexico once or twice a year and see the people that we've known here for years and years. Their food is always consistent and some of the best Italian I've had..
Excellent food. Service was good and the ambiance was nice. Very popular spot with a consistent line of people waiting for a table. If you're looking for Italian in PDC, this is the spot.
Our table ordered 2 pizzas, beef carpaccio, Caprese, ceasar salad, Gnocchi, spaghetti & another pasta (the name is escaping me) and holy cow..... PERFECTION! Everything was excellent! We will return before we leave back home!!!! MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR THEIR SPICY OLIVE OIL!!!!
The food and service was amazing. It's a little pricey but the portions are pretty big. They have amazing liquor drinks. I recommend a Mojito, and the Shrimp Cesar Salad. This place is really close to downtown Calle 5 and close to the hotel we was staying and open during Tropical Storm Gamma. In my group is was 4 of us 3 adults and 1 teen and we ordered 2 entree, 1 salad, 3 pizzas, 1 ravioli, and 6 cocktail drinks. The total was $119 USD. Other wise than that, I really really recommend this place. Two thumbs up for me!
So happy I went to this spot during my stay in Playa del Carmen! My boyfriend insisted we'd have Italian food for dinner at some point. I'll admit I was very hesitant of having Italian in Mexico, however, I was very impressed! They offered bread with olive oil to start and the staff was very attentive the entire time. They were constantly checking up on us and refilling drinks when necessary. We shared a Chilean red wine and ordered the caprese salad as an appetizer. I ordered the salmon with grilled vegetables and he got the linguini seafood pasta. Everything was so so good!! The mozzarella in the caprese was so soft and creamy, I'd reccomend this as an appetizer for sure!! The salmon was fresh and delicious and the pasta was very flavorful. The food here was great and the staff definitely went above and beyond. If you're tired of Mexican or are just craving some Italian food while in Playa, definitely check this place out! (:
The food is second to none. The attitude is off the charts!!! Whoa!! I've never felt so unwelcome in my life. Since we already knew the food was fantastic, we did not let their shitty service deter us. I had the lasagna. It is sincerely the best lasagna I've ever had. My table mates had pizza. There is no speaking when the food arrives. Only chewing. Lovely, fresh toppings. Little works of art. Good selection of wines. The menu is full of scrumptious options. 'It's a gorgeous restaurant with outdoor seating. Easy location off the "avenida". I'll definitely come back. Let's hope they learn how to be nice.
2 months ago
Goated... this place deserves an Oscar. this place is so good. Everything is extra ordinary. The waiters, Goated. The atmosphere, Goated. The time it took to get our food, Goated (10 mins). Go here, run it is the best Italian place EVER. Espanol Una auténtica maravilla... este sitio se merece un Óscar. Es buenísimo. Todo es extraordinario. Los camareros, de diez. El ambiente, de diez. El tiempo que tardaron en servirnos, de diez (10 minutos). ¡Tenéis que ir! Corred, es el mejor restaurante italiano de la historia. read more
1 day ago
If you are looking for a place to eat in the PDC that is not Mexican this is the place to go. We were getting tired of eating tacos over the previous three or four days so we wanted to find something different. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. We had a small bee issue, but it was no big deal. The waitstaff moves quickly from drinks to ordering . We love this as we are not a family that spends 3 hours for lunch. As the other reviewers have said the bread here is amazing . They bring you all different sizes and bread types that everyone is happy. It's the kind of bread that is crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle. It pairs perfectly with the oil and balsamic. My wife was shocked at how good her cheese pizza was . Being from Chicago we know a thing or two about pizza. Two of us had the pesto spaghetti which was great. Next time I will add chicken. We went here for lunch and we are already thinking about coming back here for dinner on our last night in the PDC. This would be the only place that we went to multiple times. read more
1 year ago
Great friendly service. Nice Itialian atmosphere in Mexico , Very authentic and tasty Italian dishes and wine ! Only recommendation is include the " fresh " Little odd they want extra for fresh pasta ?? read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Any time I've ever walked by. The place has always had foot traffic and a wait to get in. As in Mexico, lines are a good sign. I know it's Italian, but Playa Del Carmen seems to have some spots. This would be one of those locations. The bread basket alone is a good way to judge a location. The variety of bread was a huge plus. Garlic bread, flat bread and a couple of other bites. They were beyond delicious. Tried bruschetta as an opening appetizer. Very delicious mix of the tomatoes, mozzarella and olive oil. As the main course went for the Carbonara with Spinach, Tomato and regular Fettuccine. Accompanied with Chicken Valdastano, fontina cheese, ham and sautéed mushrooms. Excellent taste and cooked well. To finish up with a Strawberry Panna Cotta. The service was attentive and quick. The plates all came out within a quick amount of time. Would definitely stop by again. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
The service was excellent and the food was decent. I took my mom for lunch here because she was craving for foods other than Mexican. Anyway, we ordered the Seafood Risotto and Mahi-Mahi Mediterranean as our main. The Mahi was good, and although the Risotto was full of shrimp flavored, it was a bit on the salty side for me. Finally, the bill came in at 1360 MXN or 85 USD. Nothing was said or mentioned in the bill, but obviously about 15% tips was being added to the USD amount. At the same time, gratitude suggestion towards the bottom of the bill for a 10% tips showed $137 USD. So folks, remember to CHECK YOUR BILL!! read more
2 years ago
Excellent service. Prices are fine. I learned that I can't find a decent steak in Mexico. This one looked good, but was mostly grisel. The waiter told me after I was done I should've ordered pizza or pasta. That's their best items. read more
2 years ago
Great atmosphere! Friendly service! Spectacular food! Very organized and clean restaurant. Compared to Romeo! All the hype with Romeo and they didn't compare to Don Mario.... Romeo was unorganized, food bland, service almost non existent! I wish we had come here first! This is our last night and we definitely plan on visiting Don Mario one last time before heading out..... come visit, you won't be disappointed! The pizza here is excellent here as well, we stopped in for lunch on our way to the beach! Enjoy! read more
3 years ago
It's rare to go to the same restaurant twice for me while on vacation but the charm and comfort of this place drew us back for seconds. With freshly-made pasta of all sorts and wait staff dressed in adorable uniforms and smiles, it was an easy choice to return. The menu is varied including fresh sauces for spaghetti, gnocchi and ravioli dishes as well as salads, fish and meat options. I had the spinach fettuccini with pesto...delish! My boyfriend had the ribeye and couldn't stop saying "this is good" while nodding his head in approval. The lighting is low and if you sit near the outside railing of the restaurant, you might even peek the interest of a mariachi band that walks by to serenade you for a small fee. We loved both of our meals here and would definitely come back. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
We love Don Mario's. We've been coming here for over 18 years. Ivan is probably one of the best waiters that we've ever had. It's always awesome to come to Mexico once or twice a year and see the people that we've known here for years and years. Their food is always consistent and some of the best Italian I've had.. read more
3 years ago
Excellent food. Service was good and the ambiance was nice. Very popular spot with a consistent line of people waiting for a table. If you're looking for Italian in PDC, this is the spot. read more
5 years ago
Our table ordered 2 pizzas, beef carpaccio, Caprese, ceasar salad, Gnocchi, spaghetti & another pasta (the name is escaping me) and holy cow..... PERFECTION! Everything was excellent! We will return before we leave back home!!!! MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR THEIR SPICY OLIVE OIL!!!! read more
6 years ago
6 years ago
The food and service was amazing. It's a little pricey but the portions are pretty big. They have amazing liquor drinks. I recommend a Mojito, and the Shrimp Cesar Salad. This place is really close to downtown Calle 5 and close to the hotel we was staying and open during Tropical Storm Gamma. In my group is was 4 of us 3 adults and 1 teen and we ordered 2 entree, 1 salad, 3 pizzas, 1 ravioli, and 6 cocktail drinks. The total was $119 USD. Other wise than that, I really really recommend this place. Two thumbs up for me! read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
So happy I went to this spot during my stay in Playa del Carmen! My boyfriend insisted we'd have Italian food for dinner at some point. I'll admit I was very hesitant of having Italian in Mexico, however, I was very impressed! They offered bread with olive oil to start and the staff was very attentive the entire time. They were constantly checking up on us and refilling drinks when necessary. We shared a Chilean red wine and ordered the caprese salad as an appetizer. I ordered the salmon with grilled vegetables and he got the linguini seafood pasta. Everything was so so good!! The mozzarella in the caprese was so soft and creamy, I'd reccomend this as an appetizer for sure!! The salmon was fresh and delicious and the pasta was very flavorful. The food here was great and the staff definitely went above and beyond. If you're tired of Mexican or are just craving some Italian food while in Playa, definitely check this place out! (: read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
The food is second to none. The attitude is off the charts!!! Whoa!! I've never felt so unwelcome in my life. Since we already knew the food was fantastic, we did not let their shitty service deter us. I had the lasagna. It is sincerely the best lasagna I've ever had. My table mates had pizza. There is no speaking when the food arrives. Only chewing. Lovely, fresh toppings. Little works of art. Good selection of wines. The menu is full of scrumptious options. 'It's a gorgeous restaurant with outdoor seating. Easy location off the "avenida". I'll definitely come back. Let's hope they learn how to be nice. read more
My rellies were tired of Mex food half-way through our trip, so we decided to have Italian. Don Mario is on 8th & Décima Avenida. We started off w/ two orders of french fries (a couple of teenagers in the group - LOL). The orders (sorry, no pic) were very large and kept my younger rellies quiet: 4 Stars. I started off w/ a insalata griega (greek salad; forgot the price). It too was large, very good, and a nice contrast to all the seafood I have been eating: 4 Stars. For our mains, we ordered gnocchi, pizza, linguine vongole, and I had pulpo a la plancha (250 pesos - grilled octopus w/ vegetable skewers). My one rellie really liked the gnocchi, and it was very filling. My second rellie liked her pizza, and could only finish half. It was nice the pizza was cooked in a wood burning domed oven. My third rellie said her linguine was OK. A couple of the clams were not cleaned properly: 4/4/3 Stars. On the other hand, I really liked my octopus. It was super tender, and a decent sized portion for the price: 4 Stars. For dessert, my rellies split a chocolate mousse. I don't know how women can't finish their main, but they have room for dessert - LOL. In any case, my rellies killed the dessert: 4 Stars. Regarding the ambiance, its aire libre (open air) and good for people watching. The city prohibits cars past Décima Avenida, (10th Ave) and a lot of peeps walk by. There is also a gelato case in front: 4 Stars. Likewise, the service from our delgado (thin) waiter and his team on Wed, 6/22/17, was very good. They were very attentive, and spoke English for the benefit of my rellies. The only downside was my salad arrived w/ my rellie's entrees: 4 Stars. The total cost of the meal was $96 US including two bottles of water (50 pesos), a 1/2 litre of house wine (220 pesos), and a glass of sangria. I thought the overall price was very good vs Mi Pueblo up the street that cost us the same for terrible food. I would return to Don Mario in a heartbeat to have some very good Italian food in the heart of Playa del Carmen. read more
Always try to grab some Italian while visiting playa del Carmen. Was lucky enuff to stumble across this little gem off the main drag. Like most places here there is no AC. You just get used to it after a few times. Very cool looking interior with a wood burning stove for my pizza. I asked the host to set us under a fan and he gladly did. Several different pizza options to choose from. Pizza is always my go to. After little hesitation I went with the Italian sausage. Always a safe bet in my opinion. Wife went with the fettuccine with ham? Sounded weird but tasted real good. I went with a negra Modelo on tap and she opted for the sangria which she really enjoyed. We were showed the desert try but had to pass. All of them looked wonderful. Service was great and prices fair. read more
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As I am having my last meal in Playa and reflecting on my trip, this restaurant puts a smile on my face! I love fresh in house made pasta and you can tell they put love into it. If you are looking for someone other than tacos please come here. You will he treated well and your belly will thank you! read more
3 years ago
perfect food was wondering drinks were good as well will definitely go back kids loved the pizza read more
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Okay, this place might've slipped past your radar if you hadn't read this review... Please take time to visit this restaurant because the service is ardent and dedicated and they do a fantastic job with the food! It's not super fancy but just right! I'm a pizza connoisseur and their pizza is wonderful. Totally worth it. It's all about the dough right? Well, I came here a couple of nights ago and tasted the dough... It told me everything I needed to know. Of course the pizza was wonderful! If you have good dough, it's almost guaranteed that you'll have good pizza. They desserts were to die for! read more
10 years ago
Seriously. I wish I lived here (aside from the obvious reasons) or this place had a location in my hometown. It is THAT good. The pizza is paper thin and there was a perfect amount of cheese and sauce. I honestly cannot speak to anything besides the pizza, but if you are in the area and want an American Classic done well then please please try this place. I know pizza is all about preference to begin with, but know that this pizza won't leave you feeling like you are in a carb food coma. The restaurant is clean and the waitstaff is attentive. I was also happy to see that that bathroom was clean and fully stocked. So if you are in the area and need a good taste of pizza drop in here. You won't regret it. Ps try the oil on the crust - it has chilies and bay leaves in the bottle. Talk about perfection. read more
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Av. 10 Norte
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77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
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