Authentic French cuisine just off the beaten path in downtown Playa del Carmen. We ordered the paté…read morede campagne, cordon bleu aux epinards, rotisserie chicken (1/4 breast), and pear cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The owner was lovely, ambience was relaxing, and the food was excellent. Highly recommend.

Blonde Onion Soup,Roasted Local Whole Chicken,Spinach Salad,Chicken Liver pate ,crème brûlée divine…read more Chef and whole stuff are the best

Piaf is one of eight restaurants at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, a luxury all-inclusive resort in…read morePlaya del Carmen. One of the big reasons my wife chose Grand Velas was its stellar food options. The resort has four 2024 AAA Four Diamond restaurants (Frida, Piaf, Sen Lin, Lucca) and one 2024 Michelin Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant (Cocina de Autor). Generally, the food, drink, and service were outstanding. Piaf was one of my favorite restaurants of the group. Below is how I rank Grand Velas Riviera Maya's restaurants. Book reservations as early as you can for Cocina de Autor, Frida, Piaf, Sen Lin, and Lucca (the nicer sit-down restaurants). Tier One 1. Cocina de Autor - fine dining, tasting menu Tier Two 2. Frida - Mexican 3. Bistro - casual, poolside sit-down 4. Piaf - French 5. Sen Lin - Asian Tier Three 6. Lucca - Italian 7. Azul - casual, poolside buffet Piaf is located in the Grand Class section of the resort, which is mostly reserved for adults only. More specifically, Piaf is located next to Sky Bar and Cocina de Autor. These are among the higher-end establishments at Grand Velas. In this area, the dress code is more formal (e.g., no shorts or sandals allowed) and the ambiance is more sophisticated, at what's already a classy resort. My wife and I had a great time here, not only at Piaf, but at Sky Bar and Cocina de Autor as well. We got drinks and hung out at Sky Bar before dinner at Piaf. Sky Bar is worth a visit. Before or after dinner at Piaf or Cocina de Autor is a good opportunity. It's a wonderful, swanky bar with superb cocktails and service. Piaf is what I consider a modern upscale French restaurant. It's "white-tablecloth" dining, but the decor is contemporary and the service is more casual. It certainly doesn't look nor feel like a traditional, stuffy French restaurant, though they do try to "transport" you to "the Parisian luxury of the 1940s." I enjoyed the live music, which was provided by a talented violist (or violinist, couldn't tell which). The red and black interior with distinct, ornate chandeliers is beautiful. If the weather is nice, the dining room opens to the outside with an elevated view of the ocean. Below is a list of what we had. Even though this is an all-inclusive resort, the menu still has prices for those who have to pay separately. I've included those prices, in Mexican pesos, for informational purposes. Complimentary Amuse-Bouche Complimentary Bread Service * Three types of breads, rolls, and pastries, two types of butter (regular and tarragon) and herb salt Appetizers * Lentil salad in two textures, Scandinavian-style salmon, candied carrot puree with yuzu, tangerine mousseline, ikura, and mint oil ($420) * Crispy oysters with mayonnaise foam ($650) * Foie gras terrine served with apple puree, gingerbread ice cream, and toasted brioche ($550) * Traditional snails with tartiflette, Morbier cheese, and watercress puree ($450) Fish and Seafood * Scallops with black lentils, served with lime tea sauce and crispy apple ($600) Meat and Poultry * Ribeye Angus with green pepper sauce, pasta and truffle risotto, roasted cauliflower, and herbs salad ($900) Desserts * Dulce de leche and banana fondant ($350) * Financier with yuzu mousseline sauce ($300) * Dark chocolate souffle served with passionfruit sauce ($300) In general, we really liked the food. Presentation-wise, everything looked terrific. My wife and I each only had one dish that we weren't big fans of. For her, it was the snails. For me, it was the foie gras. I thought the snails were delicious and finished every last one of them. The watercress puree paired well and was unique. I normally like foie gras and we order it a lot if it's on the menu. However, this particular terrine had, in my opinion, an unpleasant funky flavor/odor that I could never get comfortable with. My wife liked it, though. Everything else was good to excellent. I have to point out the blue cheese pastry bread. It was surprisingly fantastic and I don't even like blue cheese. It was like a blue cheese-stuffed croissant. We don't remember what the amuse-bouche was. I think it was some sort of fish cake. It was yummy. We had red and white wines with our meal. I suggest going with the Mexican wines at Grand Velas. They were the best we had. The service we experienced at Piaf was worse compared to the otherwise exceptional service we experienced during our stay at Grand Velas. I think there were two reasons for this: (1) There was a misunderstanding internally within Grand Velas staff about our reservation time. When we arrived on time, Piaf staff didn't have a reservation for us and therefore, had to accommodate us as walk-ins. (2) During our visit, the servers appeared to be short-staffed. They were definitely spread thin, rushing between tables, and not really able to spend the right amount of time with each party. As a result, the service was more robotic and less personable. I get it. It happens.

This place was mostly good. The only bad thing was the fact that our concierge booked us this…read morerestaurant and it is 12+ and I have a 10 year old. We were not told this which was very frustrating so do not believe your concierge, most have no clue about the hotel. However, after waiting for 30 minutes the server allowed us to be sat as a one time exception. The food was great. I loved the ribeye, fish with potato flakes, and soufflé with passion fruit. They can simplify the food if you have a picky teen, but my kids loved it. It's a very nice restaurant with a violin playing, but it was dark. I recommend this place but make sure your kids are 12+.

I would marry Byblos' crispy quail…read more I am in love with their crispy quail. I would marry it if I could. Is that legal in MX? My best man would be the the salmon carparcio. Best meal in Playa del Carmen. Tre' bon! Next day, I left my wife for the crispy quail, see picture. Escargots served as groomsmen, see picture. Yes, dined here two days in a row.

Very difficult to get five stars from me. Absolute perfection. No rushing to get you out of here…read moreand you won't want to go! I had only an hour and 15 because of a babysitter timeline but damn! Tomato soup was strongly "tomato'Y".. Not creamy so FYI - was great though. French onion soup was phenomenal... had ravioli with meat which was terrific. A glass of rose was a nice addition. The cab was great too. Prices were very reasonable and the waiter was attentive and kind. Very generous and homely feeling place - opposite feel of the tourist traps on 5th but just a block or so away. This is a gem- recommended to me by a 30 year travel agent in the area who was staying at my hotel. Called for a last minute reservation and was so glad I did. Best food in ages!

A special shoutout to our captain, Jordan, at the French restaurant Bordeaux - Jordan exceeded…read moreexpectations with customizing our dining experience and then took it a step further. He heard it was my fiancé's birthday and turned it into something we'll never forget: arranging for a live violinist to play for us on the outside patio, where we were the only two dining, then bringing out sparklers and a cake and singing Happy Birthday. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare, and it made the whole evening. Thanks Jordan!

This is the French restaurant onsite at Secrets Maroma Beach…read more From start to finish the service here is phenomenal. Our server did the whole "sell you the bottle" trick but backed down when I chuckled at him about the cost of the crap bottles they were selling. After that, it was smooth sailing and a nice time. He did a great job Inside it seems to be "Frenchy", but it does seem like it's a bit of a stretch. There are paintings depicting French scenes, but frankly you could put pics of French fries up and I would not care. The lighting was cool. The apps were great and I loved them all! Very tasty bites indeed. The soufflé looked burnt but was very good when you got into it. Escargot were tasty as well and the French onion soup was amazing! Real butter for the bread and I am in love. Entrees were just ok. C ate very little of hers, but I liked hers way more than mine. I had the Duck and it wasn't the best, but it's a gamble with Duck sometimes I guess. We were so full we did not even look at dessert when the time came. Overall, nice meal and a good time! I'd come back just to eat the appetizers again. '26 - 58

Great brunch spot - fluffy omelettes and delicious fresh fruit. They were offering two for one…read moremimosas when I visited on a Saturday. Service a little slow. Was surprised how reasonable it was, given the location. Their pastries looked incredible, they have a dedicated pastry shop in the back. My friend's crepe was just ok.

Labrioche was an unexpected highlight of our recent Playa Del Carmen vacay. Conveniently located…read moreabout 1/2 block from our Airbnb, this little slice of France in the heart of jungle-like Calle 38 Nte should not be missed when visiting the best foodie street in town. With its open air vibe and plenty of jungle foliage, not to mention the 80+ degree heat and borderline oppressive humidity, Labrioche can't pretend to be in Paris. But it's about as close as you'll come to a quaint Parisian sidewalk cafe when in Playa. The seating is outdoor only, with friendly table service; and you can also pick up coffee, pastries, and sandwiches to go if needed for a day at the beach or a relaxing evening in the condo. Our favorite here were the almond and chocolate almond croissants. They were absolutely divine and I have to confess we enjoyed these sweet delicacies at least three or four mornings. Twice we also visited for a sit-down breakfast, sharing the generous La Mexicana breakfast with red chilaquiles, the freshest OJ ever, coffee, and a brioche. On the last day we stopped at their takeout counter (located in the back) to order some sandwich deliciousness for the plane ride home. I opted for the smoked salmon sandwich with boursin spread, avocado, and fresh tomatoes - all served atop a baguette that was as good as any I've ever had in a French bakery. What puts Labrioche over the top for me is the pricing. One morning we each had a latte, shared a total of three baked goods (hey, it was vacay!), OJ, and the La Mexicana - the bill was only $21 including gratuity. Amazing!

Cafe Antoinette was a quick stop before we headed on our excursion with Cancun Adventure - we…read moreordered some coffees and pastries and used their bathroom. I ordered an iced latte and asked about dairy free milk - I did have to use Google translate but they quickly pointed out their almond milk. They accepted tap to pay and credit cards. The latte was very tasty and smooth, and the croissant was flaky and delicious. I wish they had some savory pastry options, but it was a great snack for the morning. They do seem to have a full menu with omelettes and other items, but we just needed something quick.

Great food! Great coffee! Great customer service! Great prices! We stopped here multiple times…read moreduring our vacation, and it was great every time!

Great restaurant experience overall! Extremely friendly service I forgot his name but he was very…read moregood. Beautiful restaurant as well and the food was great too would come back here another time during a different visit to playa see below! Btw their take on bread / butter is amazing!

Beautiful entrance into the restaurant, they have inside and outside dining but it's not big so…read moreMAKE A RESERVATION! Great food! They send out a flatbread with goat cheese for a complimentary bread starter. Then we ordered 2 appetizers, the mussels in a white wine sauce and the duck confit tacos with a mango chutney. Mussels were so flavorful delicious! The duck tacos were served with 3 and so tender and perfectly paired with the mango chutney. For our entree we had lobster risotto which was the special. It was a big lobster tail over the risotto, very very flavorful and filling! We also got the buttered tuna which was highly recommended by other reviews I read and it definitely was worth getting! They sent out a chocolate soufflé style cake for my boyfriend's birthday, it was very good! Luis was our server and he was very very attentive, knowledgeable and funny! We definitely will recommend this place to others and will be back next time we are in Playa Del Carmen!

I'll make this one very simple and to the point. If you don't go to Du Mexique, you're missing out…read more A lot. Sonya is the owner, Benjamin is the chef. They make you feel more at home than your grandma ever could or will. Ben is originally from France and combines local flavors with classic French cusine. This is especially evident in the fois gras which is served on a tostada with jalapeño infused raspberry jam. You can't make this stuff up. The rabbit dish comes with a layer of carrot purée on top. Rabbit and carrot. Genius. I can go on and on but don't just take my word for it, go visit Ben and Sonya. I promise you won't regret it.

My girlfriend and I went here on Monday night and had a very memorable evening experience thanks to…read moreSonya and Alain Grimond who invite you into their restaurant where every detail will please your senses; fresh flowers, art, music, food, wine that is a pleasure to the eyes, palate, and brings you into their world. A night we will never forget and hugs and kisses from the Grimond's to end your night with them. Muy Bueno!!!

It is what the name states a small bakery. Only had a ham and cheese croissant so hard to judge…read morecompletely but it was what one expects a ham and geese croissant to taste like.

The best kept secret in playa. Amazing bread and pastry…read more Probably not the greatest coffee but their pastries and. Reads are to die for. Highly recommend.

Ohmaigah.. you had me at the smell of that fresh baked bread and the sight of that fresh squeezed…read moregrapefruit juice.. this place rocks! AND it has Air conditioning and free WiFi.

I got the enchiladas cause I didn't know what they were really, and they were super good. Served…read morewith green or red sauce over it. Bread was very good and fresh too! Our waiter was super sweet as well and very polite. Would go back for dinner time.