The setting was beautiful. The high ceilings, the view of the winding pool and grounds, and the table full of candles at the center. All of it: beautiful. The service was very good as well. Erick ensured that we were always taken care of, and was very attentive, knowledgable, and professional. But while all of that was great, the main reason for my five star review: Chef Francisco Rosciano. I cannot say enough for him. My girlfriend and I are vegan, and we tend to have a hard time finding restaurants with more than one option for us (if that!). Gustino seemed like the nicest restaurant at the JW Marriott (which was confirmed after visiting; very classy!), and I wanted my girlfriend and I to have a special dinner one night. I contacted the restaurant through the JW Marriott website to ask about vegan options, and the man himself, Chef Francisco, emailed me back the very next day with a list of several options, some of them custom! He also said that if I let him know what evening we will be dining with them, he would ensure that the pastry chef made a special dessert for us (I did, and he did!). The food was delicious! Erick first brought out an apple-based amuse bouche that was very nice. We then started with a tomato bruscetta that was both delicate and savory. As my girlfriend commented, Italians certainly know their breads! Erick then brought an orange sherbet to cleanse our palates before the main course. For our mains, we each ordered our own focaccia pizza (no cheese, obviously, since we're vegan) and shared a fettuccine dish (using a special fettuccine that was not made with egg) with artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. When I tell you it was to die for... oh my god... so good!! For dessert, as promised, Chef Francisco arranged with the pastry chef for a vegan dessert. I don't know how to describe it very well, but I'll try. It had a pair of long, thin, crumbly graham crackers with chocolate mousse spread in between, and I believe a kind of raspberry jam or accent on the side. Whatever it was, the dessert was amazing! The entire meal was delicious, and the presentation of each of the dishes was very well done and appealing. I only wish I took pictures! Before our main dishes came out, Chef Francisco came to our table and introduced himself. We had spoken via email, but he wanted to introduce himself in person and welcome us. He even offered to speak with the chefs at the other Marriott restaurants about accommodating our vegan diet! It's hard to describe to others, but as vegans, we frequently feel like we're on "the outside" of society. I'm not complaining, because it is by choice, but when someone goes the extra mile to ensure that we are cared for just like everyone else, it is DEEPLY appreciated! From the egg-free custom pasta dish, to the dairy free dessert... Chef Francisco, Erick, and Gustino proved that they genuinely care about their guests. I highly recommend that everyone visit Gustino! Whether you are vegan or carnivore, or anything else in between, Gustino cares about you and will take the extra step to ensure that you have a great experience! read more

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One of the best dining experiences not only in Cancun but in general. The interior ambience is very warm, can be romantic but also good for families as well as you can dress pretty casual. The center has a large table with many candles. Came here on a Wednesday and back on Friday and they had this guy playing the saxophone and came over to play happy birthday to our daughter-we were more than happy to tip him $10 for that nice gesture! read more

Gustino - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Bad service -- Food is good. Service started out great, then turned bad when Gustavo turned us over to a server in training. They both left us to get our own water, couldn't order anything else, and finally had to get up and track him down to get our bill. Unacceptable! Will not go back. read more

The food and service was good . It was definitely a great decisions eat there. I loved the virgin Mango Tango, it was bomb!

Perfect place for a quiet romantic dinner. Food was exquisite, our wait staff were extremely knowledgeable and the ambience (tons of candles, live music and water by the windows) was perfect. They top off your meals with interesting breads, impromptu starters and palette cleansers. The check is presented with a red rose and a polite smile. read more

This was one of the best meals my boyfriend and I have ever had. The caprese salad was to die for, along with the scallop special. For entrees we got the gnocchi and the roasted lamb which were both perfection! Michael gave us amazing service and made our last night at the JW Marriott one to remember. read more

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The saxophone, candles and dim-lights set the tone for the atmosphere. You realize that it's either going to be very romantic or there will be a seance. The light jazz music creates the feeling that you are dining in an elevator, a very nice elevator. The cuisine is fantastic. The serving sizes are deceptive. The pasta is served in a bowl that seems bottom-less. The food plus the atmosphere also will make your date want to be bottom-less:) read more

Well we came here for a birthday dinner and let me tell you these guys are amazing! The service they provide here is impeccable and the food is just as good. I ordered the margarita pizza which came extra cheesy and the grape tomatoes were amazing. The thin crust and pepper were a great touch. We also ordered the seafood pasta which was also amazing The music with the live saxophonist and the candles at the entrance just set the mood for the night. Everything tasted amazing and they even brought out a birthday strawberry and banana cheesecake which was also a great touch. Definitely coming back when I'm in cancun. read more

I couldn't give this place anything less than 5 stars. Absolutely enjoyed the food. My husband and I both had the fish...cod and seabass. It was fresh and full of flavor. Service was superb. Definitely recommend this restaurant when visiting Cancun. read more

Gustino is a beautiful, romantic restaurant inside the JW Marriott in Cancun. Once you are escorted downstairs into the restaurant you will enter a very intimate, candlelit dining area. It was honestly stunning! The service was wonderful, the food was very good and the pricing was reasonable. We had a bottle of red wine, the Ceasar salad, caprese salad, the seafood pasta and the black cod dish. ALL of our plates were completely cleared. They also give you complementary bread service of your choice (I swear...there are bread options!) and serve amuse-bouche in between plates. It was also nice at the end- our waiter brought me out a red rose. It was very charming and topped off a very romantic evening. The ONLY reason I am not giving 5 stars is due to the service being on the slow side. We were there for almost 3 hours for only 2 of us. That wouldn't prevent us from coming back, but I think it would benefit the restaurant to have more efficient service. Thanks for a great evening! read more

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The seafood pasta was the best thing there. Avoid the salads as the flavors were oddly paired. The service is outstanding. Not sure I would go here again. read more

Stayed in the Marriott resort and had very nice meals at the other restaurants. This one was disappointing. Service was outstanding - very attentive, witty waitstaff. They also had an alto sax player who added nice ambiance to the meal. I had a disappointing pasta dish - way too salty. Other plates were a little better, but not comparable to the other restaurants in the resort. Exception being the pear carpaccio, which was wonderful. The biggest issue is my daughter and I both became ill very soon after the meals - we split beef carpaccio (my wife and other daughter didn't touch and did not become ill). Luckily this was on our last night @ resort - so the upside is we lost a few pounds without ruining the vacation, read more

This is a beautiful restaurant in the JW Marriott. We have been here previously and weren't very impressed by the food. I think it was because we had pasta dishes which were not impressive. Reading other reviews I realize that pasta isn't really their thing. So my husband and I ordered the veal chop and black cod. Both dishes were excellent. Our appetizers were also wonderful. All in all it was a great experience. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because the service was poor. There were 8 servers hanging around with only 2 tables occupied and we were given butter and oil but after at least 10 min we had to ask for bread. Our water glasses were never refilled without us asking. It was difficult getting their attention. read more

The service was very poor. The place was not busy and we only saw our waiter twice. The food was very disappointing. I didn't even eat the lobster pasta as it was too salty. No one even asked how the food was or noticed that I ate only two pieces. I would expect better service from such an expensive restaurant. read more

We loved this place so much that we ended up coming several times during our stay. The atmosphere is killer. I'd recommend the steak and gnocchi. Our server Abel was also outstanding and went way out of his way to make our anniversary a very special occasion! read more

This place I don't even know where to begin! The food was amazing! The menu was awesome! The service was spectacular. Our waiter was Aaron, who was amazing! If you go I would definitely recommend asking for him! He was so polite and attentive! This place was fabulous! read more

Gustino - Yummy! - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

This restaurant has beautiful ambience and amazing live music on a saxophone. The food was delicious. There was an appetizer that was compliments of the chef, which was nice even though I couldn't eat it. The fresh bread was amazing and they served it with olive oil and balsamic. They really know how to make bread. It was probably my favorite thing. I ordered the mushroom cappelleti and a bellini and both were so good. At the end of the meal, the waiter handed the women in the party single red roses which was a beautiful touch. The service was so nice and quick. I was never sitting around waiting and wondering when the appetizers or the entree would come. They also give you a small scoop of sorbet before your entree to cleanse your palette. Also everything is so beautifully presented. It was a great experience eating at this restaurant. read more

This place is great! Gustino has fabulous service including waiter, Aaron, who made us laugh and was so polite. The food was delicious and Instagram worthy. We even got free appetizers while we waited for our food! If you have food allergies, don't worry, they will make sure that everything is safe for you to eat! It is a little more fancy, so just don't wear any beach gear. All in all this restaurant is amazing! read more

Not what I expected, service was very slow for an 8:30 reservation.. waited 15 minutes for a drink order and another 10 for menus... did arrived warm not hot.. read more

Had my birthday dinner here last week and was very satisfied. I ordered the Bavette ai frutti di mare (bavette, baja mussels, diver scallops, calamari, and Caribbean lobster sautéed with garlic, saffron and Sauvignon Blanc) and fell in love! The pasta was cooked to perfection, the seasoning was perfect, and the portion was just right. Much like the rest of the JW Marriott, the staff here was a pleasure. read more

I had the filet in risotto and it was good...best ever...no...but very good. My daughter had a pasta dish that was very good. The service, however, was exceptional! Best I've had in a long time. I would definitely eat here again. read more

Great ambience, but not so great service. Quantity was really poor, kids ended up eating outside after dinner. The host and Waiters were very courteous, food quality was below average. read more

This place is really Good just its hella far so I orally wouldn't come again but the wait staff is really Good

A must try! To begin the meal, the hostess leads you down a curved stairway and past the wind cellar that then opens the candle lit restaurant. The live music sets a very soft mood and is no way over powering. The staff treats you like royalty and is extremely helpful. After your meal, they then give the women in your party a single rose. My only complaint is the serving sizes are not meant for americans! Aka they are pretty small. read more

Amazing Resturant!! Service was excellent and went out their way to make it a special occasion. Food presentation was excellent and delicious. The best dining experience in Cancun highly recommend for a special evening out. read more

Found this gem about three years and it has become one of our favorites. Great food great service and beautiful presentation.The food was excellent with many choices .The sopressa dessert was Unreal.Can't miss menu selections.Great place to dine . read more

Top notch service. The gnocchi and seafood pasta were great. We also had the shrimp and polenta which was very good. They provided us with sorbet between meals bread and even a free small appetizer. Would highly recommend dinner here. read more

This was an amazing restaurant to close out our trip to Cancun and celebrate my husbands birthday. Our server, Julio was fantastic as well as his partner Enrique. Everything was perfect. From the decor, to the service to the food. We loved it all. They even gave us a couple of sampler appetizers the chef was trying out as well as lemon sorbet to cleanse our palate. Our dinner was amazing (I got the Cornish hens and my husband the beef medallions). Both were fantastic! read more

We had an incredible meal at Gustino last night. The food was incredible and the service was outstanding. I couldn't believe how few people were in the restaurant. Special thanks to the GM and Hector our waiter. read more

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere. Live music, beautiful ceilings and a gorgeous table with candles. We ordered the cesar salad and Yukon potato gnocchi, both were delicious. They brought us complimentary fresh bread and sorbet to clean the pallet before the meal. read more

The service was excellent. The venue and saxophone player were superb. The food was very good also. We each ordered a glass of wine and the waiter (Abel) brought us a taste of each to try. We did not like them. We chose 2 others. We tasted them and decided on one, a Mexican Cabernet Savignon. Excellent. All in all a wonderful experience. It is a little pricey but well worth it. read more

Food was very good. Portions a bit small but reasonable prices for a hotel restaurant.service was excellent.

Excellent meal ! I ordered the special which was sea bass and scallops. Amazing ! Highly recommend this restaurant at the JW. read more

Gustino - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

This restaurant was a wonderful surprise. Couldn't be more pleased with the staff, the food, and the atmosphere. I ordered the Chicken Parm and my wife ordered the Lamb Chops. Both were excellent. For the atmosphere, food and service we would have expected to pay double the price. What a great value. Too bad we discovered this place on our last night. Also the young lady who was playing the Soprano Sax did a wonderful job. read more

This place was amazing! I stayed at the Marriott and this restaurant is located within the hotel and wow I was surprised I didn't think service could get any better! Everything was just so classy and the staff is very knowledgeable and funny. read more

This was a excellent way to end our last stay in Cancun. Th e food was tasty and every coarse was excellent. My favorite was the white chocolate mousse Deseret with mango jelly. The service was like we were the only couple there. It located in the JW Mariot. read more

Food was delicious. One of the best pastas I've had. Ordered the bavette ai frutti di mare and daughter ordered pasta dish with sausage. They were out of the wine I wanted and also did not have the foie gras. I would've given this place five stars bc food was delicious and reasonably priced, but service was terrible. Very slow service. Had reservations at 8. It wasn't crowded and still had poor service. read more

This is absolutely the best restaurant I have ever eaten at. Food is superb and is only shadowed by the service. Ladin was our waiter and is a standard for all waiters to aspire too. There are only five stars to choice from but if there were ten it would receive everyone of them and deserved each one. read more

A completely amazing experience. The waiter gave an excellent wine recommendation. The appetizer and entrees were delicious, dinner even included a special courtesy of the chef and a sorbet to cleanse the pallet before the entrees. The atmosphere was also amazing, with candlelight, an open kitchen, and a live saxophone player. Such a romantic place, I would definitely go back on my next visit to cancun. read more

Great atmosphere, beautiful design, excellent saxophone player and good food!! Easy 5 stars , try pasta stuffed with lobster, the wine selection strong , good job JW priced reasonable for elegance read more