January 13/2025: Dinner with Al/Clem/Red. This was an alright dinner with a goodish ambiance. The server "Moses" was a very nice, polite & patient fellow. He delivered solid service, 5-Star. It rained during our meal so that did have an impact. As for the meal...it was a 3-Star at best. My appie was Bruschetta Pastorall ($147P). It was hot in flavour & decent tasting as well. My main was Chicken Parmesan with a creamy spaghetti ($379p + $75p for the spaghetti). They were good but not great. They SHOULD have been great for a $31.50 Cdn entree. And even though I asked in writing to have the meal extra hot...it was barely warm enough to NOT send back to the kitchen. This seems to be where most restaurants in the area drop the ball...taste & food temperature. Even though I ranked this a 4-star it's not really one...it's more like a 3.5. I doubt I'd come back here. read more

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The restaurant is located off the newer end of 5th Avenue where restaurants are more upscale and the presence of street sellers is much less. The ambience is great. You feel like you are eating in a jungle. Most of the seating is outdoors but the jungle blocks views to and from the street. We went for thin crust pizza. The crust in fact very thin. I think my Mailina could have been in the oven a bit longer to brown more. I did not detect any sausage although the description said there should be. The wife got the Napoli and liked it. We started with Caprese salad. It was excellent. Best (most fresh tasting) I ever had. Service was inattentive. There was one guy who was waiter and street recruiter. It was too much for one person. read more

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Cute restaurant on 38th!!! I came here last night because Piola is near my AirBnb and I wanted an espresso martini after a long day of work. Luis was the bartender who helped me and he was super nice and made a fantastic espresso martini!!! I had three espresso martinis and it tasted great!!! I wasn't going to get any food but I sat in the middle of two people who ordered pizzas and the pizza looked really good. Before heading out I ordered a small brooklyn pizza and the bianco verde pasta. Both the pizza and the pasta were wonderful!!! The brooklyn pizza consists of chicken, broccoli, and blue cheese. I am not usually a blue cheese fan but the blue cheese worked on the pizza. Yummy!!! The bianco verde pasta consists of chicken, broccoli, and cream sauce. It was also very good. I think I might be back tonight or within the week to get myself a couple more espresso martinis and food!!! read more

Horrible food, cardboard, pizzas, and the owner tried to rip me off Warning do not enter this place!!! read more

10/10 would recommend going to this AMAZING place! Affordable pizza and drinks. I recommend you ask for Lou (young ma with glasses and dark hair) he was so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone seems to have a good and helpful hand for each other even if it's not their table which is hard to come by! read more

Short and convenient walk from our hotel. Happy they could accommodate our large group without a reservation as well. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Searing offered both inside and out was great too. My basil martini was out of this world delicious! Would def come back for it. I was not however wowed by the food. The chorizo pizza, garlic bread, mozzarella appetizer, and garlic bread were misses for me. The chicken parm however was pretty tasty. read more

Piola - Basil martini - Pizza Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Relished homemade pizza. Tons of options. Atmosphere is a 10/10 Pedro, our waiter was very kind and attentive. Also. Coldest beer in town!

I don't understand why people rave about this place. It was across from the Airbnb I was staying so I ended up coming here twice. The first time I got fettuccine Alfredo, the second time a Hawaiian Pizza. The pasta was acceptable but average. Of the 6 Italian restaurants I ordered this dish at in 3 weeks this was was the most bland. For better Italian highly suggest going to Dolce Salato or Trattoria de Centro on 5th Ave & 26 Calle, or Ray David on 10th Ave and 30th Calle. Those were the 3 best places. The pizza was acceptable but bland. The crust lacked olive oil or something to give it flavor. Yes the sauce was correct but it just didn't taste like the pizza I've had in Italy or in San Francisco and I'm not quite sure why people rave about it so much. I guess for Mexico it is decent, I didn't try pizza at the other 3 Italian restaurants mentioned above so I can't compare as easily. read more

My friend was on the hunt for a good margarita (sin sour mix - without pre made sour mix) So we found this little place a few days before we came here to eat just to grab a margarita. At that time it was 2 for 1 and they went down a treat for my friend whilst I had a soda (wasn't in the mood for drinking that night) So we returned a few days later since she loved the margaritas (and it's been hard finding an authentic and good one around) and she's been craving pizza for the past week. Me - not so much. Living in NYC has afforded me a very encompassing pizza experiences - so I'm very lucky. We started with margaritas before ordering. This time I joined in. The cool thing is that we both have different style margaritas and they both came out wonderful. She has her traditional whilst I have mine without sugar (no health reasons... I just am not a a fan of sugar and it doesn't sit well on my tummy) Clearly made with the Smokey aromas of a mezcal my friends was a classic margarita whilst mine had no sugar. Delicious - although my friend would think otherwise "too sour" was written all over her face - haha, but I thought it was tart and delicious - so I had 2...3! She had 2 margaritas and 2 Dos Equis (draft) We met some people from the states who got stuck in Playa during COVID and a lovely gentleman from Canada who decided to spend a month in Playa after a friends wedding (because that is a great idea! - esp if you can work from home) Now.. to the food - which is why I only left 3 stars. The pizza lacked a few elements that I desire for a thin style pizza. The flakey crust was burnt and crumbled while the base that lifted the toppings wasn't fully cooked and lacked the dexterity to hold the pizza without using two hands. I would have expected for flavor in the toppings with more basil as suggested in the menu pictures online but alas there was none. As for the eggplant parmigiana- which was nicely priced (MX$170-190, less than USD$10), it was so underwhelming because of its lack of cooking time. It wasn't fully cooked leaving it inedible - that is my only pitfall for the dish itself - if it were cooked fully it would have been lovely as the flavors were all there. But it's hard to chew on uncooked flavorful eggplant. Nonetheless, worth the stop. Maybe you can ask for it to be sent back and cooked further but I decided to take it home and cook it myself. Service was quick and delightful. Good energy and clean space. Would return again for the margaritas but probably not for the food. But I'm a pizzasnob so there's that. I do however subscribe to the idea that everyone has their own idea of what good food is to them. So if this food rocks your world - then I'm definitely not about to Yuck your yum! Cheers! read more

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While in tulum, wanted something different other than mexican food. Had pizza and drinks. - What I tried: Mushroom pizza. Can't go wrong with mushroom pizza. It was good but the mushroom taste was not as strong. (I usually get the mushroom pizza because it almost tastes like truffle when done right). Baileys on ice with shot of tito's vodka. Wifi worked great. read more

Sadly, we went back last week for the vegetarian pizza. Basically just tomatoes. Hard to believe it's the same place.

Great service! Finding gluten free food on vacation can be hard. They have gluten free options!

Four stars for the attractive restaurant and great atmosphere. I wrote a review 2 yrs ago, that's now missing, so my memory is fuzzy, but my diary merely said, "We left for dinner, eating bad food at a pretty outdoor place called Piola. While a tip-hungry guy played American songs we had the worst bruschetta of my life and a flimsy potato pizza while women with adam apples smoked around us." Based on the reviews I will assume it was just a bad night because I would return. read more

Where do I start with Piola?! This was my go to spot in South Beach, Miami! When I found them on Yelp, here in Playa, I could not believe it. I made this my first meal stop! This is my #1 pizza favorite! Stop here! The food is worth a visit everyday while in Playa read more

Piola - Prosciutto & Burrata - Pizza Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Love this atmosphere! Especially at night, lights music, fun vibes! Large menu with a wide variety of Italian options. Full bar with good selection of beer & wines too. Pasta portions were large, could share easily. Pizza was good, but more of a personal size or to share with other entree. read more

This place is great. The ambiance is cute, romantic, fun. Our hotel was right across the street and we ate here 3 times. Pizza is great too very thin crust so you don't have that heavy feeling in your gut! Definitely a must try if your in plays del carmen read more

NIce place. Buen ambiente. Cool and convenient location. Accommodating. Allows dogs and. NIce menu. The venue is unique. Not like miami Restsurant they have. Decent food food staff try the albahaca martini Alex Erre-o es el mejor en el sitio. Las pizzas espectaculares. Thin crust read more

The place stands out. First, when you just walk down the street and see all the festive multicolored lights.... the happy atmosphere just lures you in. And then you see the menu and have a taste of the food, experience the friendliest service, and you never want to leave. Everything we tried was great. Pizza had a very thin crust and was delicious. The fettuccine Alfredo was a perfect al dente. The steak was juicy and cooked to perfection. The tiramisu desert was fantastic. (Yes, we went here three times - had to keep trying new dishes.) Our server Jonathan, was the first one to great us here and to charm us with his service. He is very sweet, professional, polite, funny, cool, personable. Thank you Jonathan! read more

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Pizza rellena de jamon y queso was very average, but i am biased to the thick crust deep dish pizza that is rarely found in Mexico. Jamon was actual slices, seemingly cold cuts which was strange and unexpected as a pizza topping. Service was a strong point. read more

Piola - Pizza Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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I was thrilled to find this establishment had a vegan pizza menu but you can put vegan cheese on any pizza for a small 100 peso charge! read more

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Just okay. The GF crust was terrible. I ended up pulling the toppings off and eating them because I hadn't eaten and really need to get some food in me. Husband got a regular pizza and said it was just okay. Super cute place, good atmosphere, good drinks and pretty good service. read more

Great food, amazing service! The restaurant is fun and inviting, I would highly recommend going here!

Amazing staff, ambiance and food! The gluten free pizza is exceptional and one of the few options in town. Owners and staff are very kind and helpful. Great indoor and outdoor seating! Fills up fast with tourists and locals alike so plan ahead! Reasonable prices and exceptional cocktails! read more

The pasta was cooked properly, but that is where my compliments end. This is an American version of Italian food. The carbonara had too much sauce and was bland. The chicken parmigiana was over cooked. There are Italian restaurants of much better quality right down the street that don't blare Ariana Grande albums. read more

Piola - Fettuccine Carbonara. Small portion. - Pizza Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Staff was courteous and attentive. Thin crust pizza was very good and served quickly. Ambience was eclectic but laid back, with great 80s tunes playing in background. Only issue was that it was a hot evening and our waiter thoughtfully sat us by big fan, but the ice in our drinks melted and watered them down before we could finish them. Bringing a koozie next time! read more

Came here around 2pm on a Tuesday. We got the cheese pizza and a meat pizza with sausage and pepperoni. Both pizzas were absolutely loaded with cheese but had just a skim of tomato sauce. For me, I like more of a balance of cheese + tomato sauce. The meat pizza's pepperoni was low quality, probably Hormel pepperoni, so it didn't have a lot of fat to contribute (not that we needed it with all the cheese). The sausage was yummy. The atmosphere was OK but not great. There are way cuter restaurants along Calle 38 Norte with better outdoor feels. Then the price... it was pretty spendy for what it was. We got two beers also and it was $40 USD. A block down the day before we got 3 entres and 3 drinks which were all much higher quality (one with a heaping of yummy shrimp) for $46 USD incl. tip. Overall I'm extremely surprised by the 4 1/2 stars on Yelp. We just happened upon this place and I was expecting a 3 star average when I went to write the review. read more

Delicious food happy I dropped by I love the vibes the service is outstanding and the food very taste they also have mosquitos spray which is so helpful glad I stopped by. Johnathan was my waiter very friendly. read more

Piola - Carpaccio de res delicious - Pizza Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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This restaurant was just what we were looking for. The lasagna and pizza were ordered were not just quality but very tasty. You can tell everything here is home made and the service is very good. I loved the ambiance and decorations. they do seem to go out of their way to make you feel welcomed in every way. 5 stars! read more

Best pizza in Playa. They have a huge clay oven in the back that fires up properly charred thin crusts. They go easy on the sauce so their best pies have a lot of toppings. The pastorella is my favorite, but with the habanero sauce it may not be for every palette! The maialina is a meaty bounty, and the Roma, while unusual with the purple garlic and lime drops, is quite satisfying. There's two sizes for pizzas, and most smalls (10-inch) are around 100-115 pesos, with the larges (16-inch) topping 200 pesos. Even if you're famished, a small could accommodate two people. They give you a free bruschetta when you sit down, so that is usually enough to satisfy! Also, basil margaritas. read more

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This is my go to, pizza place you favorite is the vegetarian, but the list is vast! Great Margaritas and a good list of local beers! The service is always excellent, very friendly, helpful staff! read more

I love this place. Been to it a few times during my stay in play del Carmen . It has a very cute festive ambiance & the waiters are very nice and attentive . As an Italian, I will say their chicken parm w/ pasta is some of the best I've ever had. Their pizza is delicious too :) read more

Whenever I come to Playa, I stop by and have the city's best pizza and pasta. Their authenticity is wonderful, thin crust and top notch ingredients are delicious. Highly recommend! Sit outside and enjoy! read more

Our hotel is pretty close by. Walking distance and to get to 5th ave, we pass this place. It's our last night here & our 3rd pizza. We've always taken it back to our hotel since we end up here when we don't know what to eat and are too lazy to find a place 1st time; Hawaiian - cheese, pineapple, huge slices of ham on a thin crust! Idk if it's cause we're in a different place but the cheese is so good! The pizza is so good and their chili oil makes it even better! 2nd time; the Mexican - poblano peppers, chorizo = AMAZING!!! Their thin crust really makes a difference and it's definitely fresh! 3rd time; Hawaiian. Just cause we know we love it and it was so hot out we just wanted to get back in our AC room (: Overall. Friendly people. Good prices and amazing pizza. It's fresh and has lots of flavor and not greasy at all. If you want a great slice of pizza, this is the place to go to! read more

Piola - The Mexican! - Pizza Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

We love the food and atmosphere. We come here every time we are in PDC. The pizzas are our favorite but the El Ragu is also at the top of the list. Don't forget the frozen drinks! read more

The service was good and the waiter was pleasant and efficient. But the food quality was not. The pizza was as burned and had barely any meat! The caprese salad was good! read more

Best thin crust pizza we've had in a long while. Tons of options, bruschetta was also delicious. Great menu, service, and ambiance. We will totally be back. Huge menu. Calle 38 is a relaxed but cool street with great dining experiences. Much more chill than the other end of 5th Avenue. Get pizza here. read more

We came across this gem by walking by it a couple times! And we were very impressed!!! We had complementary app and got another croquetas and for main entre we had a pizza ! And basil martini & caipirinha! All was so delicioso and the service was beyond amazing !!!! read more

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My husband had the lasagna and I had the fettuccine alfredo. I have not had al dente pasta cooked right in 10 years, and I stuffed my face. The Alfredo sauce was thick and creamy, but not too thick or thinned out either. His lasagna was full of flavor, but not overbearing and just the right portion for us. After our main course, we had to try the Tiramisu and it did not disappoint. It was gone in less than 5 minutes. Our waitress was FANTASTIC as well. If we lived in Playa del Carmen, We'd be regulars. Thank you!! read more

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Best Italian food place in playa I have had on multiple trips, bolognese sauce Soo good. Ambiance and service also amazing.

This place is amazing! The service, food, and atmosphere was 5 star worthy. I'm from Los Angeles, and pizza and pasta are my forte! We got the pepperoni and veggie pizza plus pesto and fettuccine Alfredo pasta. Everything was amazing, especially the pizza! I did the happy dance as I ate my pizza slices. That's when you know food is good when you do the happy dance ;) read more

Piola - Pizza Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO