The food and ambiance was great. Until the FOOD POISONING kicked in. We enjoyed the food while we were eating it, but as soon as the bill came we should have known we messed up. It was way over priced. And the food got us sick. Even a few days later suffering the consequences. read more

This is the perfect place to eat and get a little daybed on the beach. They have great Italian food / amazing pizza and the pasta with shrimp and the spinach noodles was by far one of my boyfriends favorites. This is one of the best places to relax and enjoy the beach and enjoy great food and cocktails. read more

Ridiculously overpriced mediocre food. I paid $360 for a party of four for soggy pizza and tasteless pasta. The place's pose is quirky/healthy. Beware thinking you're stepping into an oasis from Tulum's Euro Trash tourist-trap hellacape. This place is a flat out rip off. read more

Such an endearing place to spend the day at the beach. The decor & ambiance is amazing. Cabanas and beach chairs are available. Service is very friendly and attentive. Food & drinks are pricey however most of the beach clubs are expensive especially compared to dining in the pueblo. The complimentary bread was delicious! & the pasta was simple but AMAZING. Well worth the money. I enjoyed my day their with my mama & we truly loved spending time there. read more

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Wonderful house made pasta and pizza! This was one of my favorite meals. They also have 10+ different fresh pressed juices! You are welcome to use their beach chairs after your meal as well. read more

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What a disappointment!! Walked 2 miles for soggy pasta with no flavor and mushy vegetables! Tasted more like bad ramen noodles! Being Italian with high expectations I must admit this was a waste of a meal! Sad but true... The staff was nice and the view and ambiance was sweet but not worth best thing was the the focaccia and rose glass of wine! The nerve to charge cash only ! $150 for bad pasta ! Disgrace!! Going back to the Real Coconut- the only place for high quality food in Tulum! read more

Bring your beach gear and eat good pizza/pasta on the beach. Great for families, enjoy the house designed cabanas.

We decided to come to Posada Margherita based on some recommendations from friends who visited in the past. I really appreciated the look of the space. It's really cute, tons of photo ops, which I can appreciate as a photographer. The food wasn't my favorite. It wasn't terrible, but I just returned from a trip to Southern Italy. To be fair, Posada Margherita's pasta was being compared to true Italian cooking. I will say that it was pretty overpriced for what it was. I suppose you're paying for the atmosphere, which I can appreciate. It would be nice if they weren't cash only or had an ATM on site. Unfortunately, I probably wouldn't return for the food. Though, I would come back for a nice drink on the beach. read more

Food is ok nothing special though. We had pizza, shrimp that was bland, tiramisu not great,

AH-MAZE-ING. Top 3 best pasta dishes I've ever had. Don't visit Tulum and miss Posada Margherita... you'll regret it. Atmosphere - beautiful Food - outstanding Would suggest reservation - however we walked in (2 people) and they created a table for us! read more

My goodness gracious what a freakin gem. Get the pizza and pasta together and don't feel bad about it.

Food 8/10 Service 2/10 Long story short - Went with a group of 6 people. The server dropped my plate at the table spilling it everywhere (accidents happen; seriously, no big deal) BUT it took an additional +25 minutes for my new plate to come out. No rush order, no apology, not even a discount, and I ate alone. We also ordered two bottles of wine along with other cocktails at the beginning of the night, but had to pour our own glasses of wine and were never "checked up on" offered other drinks or even dessert by the servers after our initial order. And yes, gratuity was included on the tab because of the size of our party. I would honestly not go back. read more

If you looking for a good fresh pasta with a great vibe this is your spot. The little cute hotel very well decorated and it's very typical tulum . The service has always been good and food I always consistent. I have been there about 6 times and it has never disappointed me. The fish is good but the pasta is excellent . read more

I have made it to heaven! Food is amazing and so fresh. The staff and owners are friendly and go above and beyond every time!

Amazing Food. Service, and Presentation. The Beach Swing was great. Loved the little village walk as you are entering. The Lobster was Crazy! read more

The most heartbreaking part about Posada Margherita is that the food was actually pretty good. It was the journey before and after eating it that gets one star. We arrived shortly after 6:30pm with a group of 9 and put our names in. We were told it would be about an hour, but to stick around since it could be shorter since the two other large groups ahead of us had left the restaurant to wait elsewhere and might not come back. After 90 minutes and watching multiple groups of 8-10 who had come after us get seated, we began to ask why we were not being seated. We were told one table was only big enough for 6, except they then sat a group of 8 (which is what it was set for). After a few more instances of us being "next" only to see others go ahead, the hostess finally admitted that she just took names down - it was the owner who decided who was sat and where. At this point the owner came over and at first said he didn't seat groups of 9, which was odd considering groups of 9 and 10 had already been seated ahead of us. This was followed by a lot of arguing, the details of which I will spare you. We sat in a waiting area around a coffee table about 2 hours and 15 minutes after arriving, which was presented by the owner as bending over backwards to accommodate us. When a table finally opened up 30 minutes later while we were eating a salad, the hostess told us we could move to it as there were no large groups waiting. As we were moving, this of course started another altercation with the owner who said that he moved things around to seat us and would not move us to a proper table. At this point there was a yelling match during which he again invited us to leave. Oddly enough, 5 minutes later the hostess came over and moved us to the table, as half of the restaurant had cleared out and it must have become pretty clear to the owner that they did not need to keep that table open. So, pretty atrocious service. The food was nice. The focaccia spread (a few breads, lightly pickled cauliflower, Parmesan chunks) was nice, the pasta was well done, as was the shrimp. At least until some of our party spent the wee hours of the morning vomiting. We also had the caprese salad, as others have noticed, but not sure if that was the cause. Bottom line: solid Italian food if you can handle being lied to, insulted, overcharged, and ill. read more

I used to love this place! ...but, when i was there last week, was told the wait was over an hour and a half! i looked in front of me at the other patrons waiting, and saw a platoon of botoxed faces... real housewife types in insufferable coachella outfits. then i said screw this nonsense, and walked over to beloved el tabano!, where there was no wait. this was a good move, i think. as for posada margherita... a lot has changed, but such is life, i suppose. edited to add: perhaps this isn't the place to bring this up, but i'll have no other chance, so here it is: avoid using any of those free standing ATMs in Tulum. They are a scam. the only time i used that card in mexico was at the tulum ATM and yesterday my bank called me.. someone in mexico city had taken out $300. they have skimmers in them and will record your pin.. so avoid! read more

Words cannot describe how amazing this place is. It's family run, menus been the same for 21 years, and the food is absolutely amazing. The ocean vibes are spot on. Actually dined twice within two days. 10 out of 10 would recommend to a friend. read more

True, the shabby-chic Pinterest-by-the-beach vibe is what draws the Gringo girls in. I really wanted to like this place. But after wandering through absolute chaos for about 10 minutes (no visible hostess stand? we came in from the street, not the beach) we asked the bartender (In English, lo siento para Espanol muy mal) if we could sit at an empty table. "You can do whatever you want" and a sneer was the response. When I went to use the bathroom my husband asked about a menu. Basically wanting to know "should I be staring at a chalkboard and ordering from a counter, or is there a waiter, or do I make up an order or...?" which is a legitimate question, considering the many different types of restaurants in Tulum. Bartender says "Yes if you have some patience!" and sneers again. Sooo we packed up our pesos and LEFT. Glad to hear I'm not the only one uncomfortable with the smugness and arrogance of the staff here. Michael C. was correct when he said "If I want pretension, I'll go to Beverly Hills." Our pesos were better spent at El Tabano, Casa Banana and Encantada. Their staff was lovely, friendly, and guided us through excellent dining experiences! read more

Wow the pasta with zucchini and shrimp was to DIE for! I'm still thinking about the flavor even a week after my trip. The ambiance of Posada is very charming. Tres shabby-chic. The staff is quite nice but honestly the food is what blew my mind. Don't recommend eating a big pasta dish if you plan on going back to the beach: pasta belly! But it's great for dinner! read more

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Their food is good and service friendly. The negativity of this review is entirely related to how Posada Margherita requires their payments. I was trapped into paying $35 in fees just to pay the bill. They require cash, which is fine, and they have an ATM conveniently located in the restaurant. The catch is that their ATM only dispenses US Dollars and it charges an $8 ATM fee plus a variable exchange fee ($15 for a $200 withdrawal). The icing on the cake is that the bill for the meal was in Mx Pesos and their exchange rate back to USD is 20% less than the current rate. So, for my $77 meal, I paid $112 (excluding tip). It seemed like a very underhanded way to scam tourists out of some extra cash. We tried to withdraw pesos before dinner, but the ATM we tried wasn't working (not uncommon in the area). My wife and I dined at posada Margherita 10 years ago when the floor was sand and it was two Italian ex-pats and their dog. The place has grown and we appreciate that they have tried to stay true to their roots with a simple menu and well prepared food. The currency exchange situation feels like a cheap scam and I hope that they can be better than that. read more

Great atmosphere very romantic!!! Food was phenomenal. All the staff was very helpful and friendly so defiantly recommend the pasta (homemade). read more

Posada Margherita - Pasta is a must . - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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We got HORRIBLE food poisoning from their pizza - while this was recommended by others, we will never go back. We were throwing up every 10-15 minutes for a day and a half. Be careful... read more

It's a high end place that does cash only and they steal from you via the exchange rate. They gave us a rate so bad that our meal cost 10% more than it should. read more

We were told by everyone we have to go here... I would say the ambiance out shines the food. Though the food was good and fresh, I wouldn't say it's the best... I still say worth a trip, great cocktails, amazing view and good quality food and service read more

Posada Margherita - The ambiance is #1 - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Stopped I here for a nice Italian dinner. The ambiance is what sets this place above the rest. From the time you walk in off the streets you feel like you are in a different world. The food was very good and priced accordingly. I would definitely recommend you try Posada Margherita! read more

Posada Margherita - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

This is a nice shabby-chic style restaurant with a real cool vibe. Love the mismatched tables, chairs, and eclectic decorations. Depending upon the season expect a wait. And reservations are HIGHLY recommended. And it can be quite loud, especially if seated near the cocina. The pasta is made fresh every day/hour. All of our meals have been good, but not great like what some reviews have said. Average size portions (Small for American Chains), and its ala carte so it's an add-on for a salad, etc. We've been here three times and this last visit (Dec 2013) somewhere in the restaurant was a citronella candle which was very aggressive. I have a sensitive sinus and I had a raging headache with in 3 minutes. The hostess swore there was no candle, but everyone in our group of four could easily smell it. She was arrogant, spoke down to me, and simply rude. I had to leave the table to go get fresh air and only returned to quickly eat my meal before going back outside to the garden area. When the bill arrived I went back in and asked that my meal be comp'd since I was unable to enjoy my meal. I was basically told to take a hike. And now the bill. One lasagna and one shrimp something pasta and two cokes was over $50. No salads, no dessert, just two pasta entrees. read more

We were excited to go here during our honeymoon in Tulum, but I'd say underwhelmed is an understatement. We were seated right away but in a back corner, there is only one waiter who speaks Italian and quickly rolls the menu off to you. We were asked for our order and ordered the burrata (good but I've had better) but said we were not sure what we wanted for an entree yet. Waited another half hour before someone asked us what we wanted for dinner, ordered a second round of drinks at that time that never came so we ended up eating our dinner without drinks. I had the meat sauce with spaghetti and it was super salty and my husband had the shrimp which he said were good but everything else on his plate was mediocre including the risotto. The bread they bring to your table is however, very delicious. read more

Posada Margherita - Pretty view - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

We loved this place so much we ate here twice during our stay in Tulum. The food is authentic Italian. The pasta is made fresh to order and the vegetables and seafood are all fresh. Our favorites were the margherita pasta, the bread plate (off the menu order), and the vegetable pasta. The walkway to the restaurant is through a jungle-y scene but the tables are on the beach. There is seating on a deck area and seating in the sand. All tables have a view of the beach and are lit by candlelight which makes for a romantic environment. The menu is in Italian which adds to the authenticity and the staff explained everything thoroughly and all spoke English, Spanish, and Italian. Both times we went for dinner, the service was good. Something we noticed everywhere in Tulum is that service is a little bit slower and the expectations are different than in the USA. We live in Mexico City and I felt the service in Tulum was comparable to other towns have visited in Mexico. Also, the cash "scam" I noticed some people mentioning is at every restaurant we went to. Unfortunately, the only safe ATM that dispenses pesos is in town which is a 5 min taxi ride from the beach. Most other "ATM's only deposit dollars, every restaurant upcharges for dollars, and most places only accept cash. My recommendation is to withdraw as many pesos as possible at the airport before coming. Hopefully, Tulum will change this practice in the near future. read more

This place is heavenly and peaceful. However, my experience wasn't all that with the people who run it. I stayed i Arthouse and the girl who works there said we can have a spot for free as guests at Arthouse. We confirmed and she called them to reserve. Upon arrival, we found a spot and got towels and all went good until a gentleman approached us (my husband and I) and told us of we want to stay we have to order something. I said sure. Then he elaborated that this is how the place is and they have to "maintain their style otherwise it will turn into a Mexican revolution" and we're not allowed to get our own water and drinks. He said if we still wanted to use our food and drinks, we could take the chairs and move away from the hotel. He talked quietly but talked crap. It was like saying "you are cheap" with a wide smile. We were extremely offended. 30 min later, I went to their bar to get a drink and ordered The Sunny and it was $135. I gave $200 and left as my husband wanted to order as well. So it was like credit till I came back again. When my husband went back, the guy told him I only left him $150, which is a lie cause I had one pink note of $200 which I gave to him. They aren't only rude, they're also thieves. Well, if he doesn't like Mexicans and think they are cheap, he shouldn't open his rest in Mexico, and maybe go to his Italy where they write signs in train stations to warn people of pickpockets. read more

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We did not eat here. Came for a drink & to watch the sunset. Great spot, cute benches and seats to site and relax while you sip or eat. Also some seats have beds behind them :) read more

From the atmosphere to the food, this place was remarkable. Me and my husband both got the pasta with shrimp. Unlike any pasta we have had before. We enjoyed the romantic vibes and almost felt like we were in Italy! read more

This place is amazing for a daytime lunch. Pop into one of their covered beds on the beach, get some pizza, pasta and gelato and just have a marry old time. The pasta is delicious as is the pizza and the bread they serve you in the beginning. We got the pomodoro pasta and margarita and both were delicious. Gelato is great too... the straticella and chocolate!! YUM! My mouth is drooling thinking about it! read more

The food is great, but when you have no soap and no paper towels in your bathroom and you are packed with people traveling from all over the world, people will get sick. It's really a simple formula. We ate there on 12/29, suffered norovirus by the following night. It's not the food that you get sick from, it's the dirty tourists and the lack of the ability to wash your hands! If they would just put one of those hand sanitizer dispensers up and ensure they kept the soap and paper towels stocked, we would not have this problem. read more

Posada Margherita is a beautiful restaurant. The all-white setting on the beach is just absolutely divine. It is one of the better settings to have a romantic beachside dinner. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as great as the beautiful surroundings and decor. Admittedly, the mixed drinks and the appetizers were delicious. My wife and I had the Mula Blanca and the Pot Revolucion and both were really tasty and well made. Also the caprese at the beginning of the meal was delicious. The burrata cheese was by far the best burrata I have ever had. But the entrees disappointed. I had the zucchini shrimp pasta and it was rather underwhelming. The pasta was well made but noticeably under-seasoned. My wife had the snapper with rice and citrus salad and the fish was well seasoned, but wasn't cooked correctly. The local snapper in the area is exceptionally good but it was prepared much better at other restaurants in Tulum. They just couldn't execute it perfectly. The restaurant is pricey as well, as the total bill came to 1,500 pesos including tip, which is a lot especially with the entrees underwhelming. Posada is a beautiful restaurant and the drinks and appetizers are delicious. For that reason alone I would recommend going for a drink and a starter, but I'm not sure it's worth it for the full meal, especially how expensive it is and the other great restaurants in Tulum. read more

The pasta dishes were bland, mediocre, uninspired, but we appreciated the handmade noodles. The fish was fresh, but everything else about the dish was boring and disappointing. The service was slow and erratic. Overall, mediocre, way overpriced food. "The emperors new clothes" of Tulum's culinary scene considering all the other overhyped reviews. read more

Great location very well designed and felt like some good energy when I arrived. Unfortunately the he pasta is ok at best and the service was nonexistent. I had to ask for all drinks, ordered sparkling water 3 times never received it asked for dessert menu and coffee selection but was forgotten as was multiple requests for the bill and had to go get that myself. read more

Posada Margherita - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

This is a great little Italian place in Tulum on the beach strip. It is part of a hotel. The walk from the road to the restaurant was so cute and quaint. Made me want to stay a few nights there. The restaurant is open air as pretty much everything is in Tulum. We went without reservations on a Monday night about 8pm. We got a table right away. We sat more beach side rather than right in the middle of the place. It was warmer there, but still lovely. The server came to our table and walked us through the menu. All the pasta is fresh to order. We ordered a glass of Malbec wine, the pasta with mushrooms and the red snapper with mushrooms (came with rice - had I realized that I would have ordered something with the pasta, but the rice was good). Both dishes were so flavorful and fresh. The fish was cooked to perfection. The fish was their local version of a red snapper, we were later told. It was great! The servers were very friendly and accommodating. It was a great experience. read more

Delicious food, very simple and grounded. A little bit over priced for what you get, but probably some of the most delicious cocktails and one of the most amazing atmospheres. Highly suggest the Hemingway cocktail. read more

Absolute paradise. Everything from the food to the decor and low-key ambiance shows real attention to detail. We ordered just about everything on the menu. It was all really good. The view combined with the chill vibe makes this place a no brainer if you're in Tulum. read more

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