I had high hopes for this place based on reviews. Came during the off season and restaurant was…read morealmost empty. We (2 persons) were sat at the same time as a four top and it took us twice as long to get our drinks and food. The calamari had a fishy taste. The pasta took almost 45 minutes and did not taste like it was freshly made. While the servers were kind, the service was incredibly slow for an empty restaurant. The atmosphere was chill and enjoyed the views in a rainstorm.

Looks like having Italian food in Mexico might not have been the best idea…read more The location is beautiful and the service is fantastic , the food is....just ok They also have a "house " crocodile swimming in the water nearby which is pretty amazing :) H er res everything we had : Starters - 1) Caprese salad - the tomatoes were excellent , but the mozzarella cheese didn't feel fresh . 3.6/5 2) fried calamari - felt fresh and yummy . I wish the dish was a little larger (3.8/5) Mains- 1) 4 cheese pizza - that was the weakest item in the entire meal - small and not crispy, felt like a 9 year old prepared it (2/5) 2) mushroom risotto was pretty good . Flavourful and rich . 3,8/5 We also got some house bread that was fantastic with some olive oil , and some home made limioncello as dejastif. Drinks were good with nice selection and reasonable prices It was quite expensive and we'll probably not return again

We went here at least 4 times during our 6 day stay at the Hyatt Ziva. They open for lunch and…read moredinner, but dinner is definitely the time to go. Their selections are better and much tastier imo. However, both times of the day have panna cotta and tiramisu for dessert and they are to die for! I've always been a big fan of tiramisu and panna cotta so I'm likely biased. I went got these two desserts every time I went. The inside is nice and classy. Italian-themed. Waitstaff is professional and nice as always. Lunch has faster service from what I've seen. Dinner time was slower but the restaurant was pretty full compared to lunch, so maybe that's why. We waited for an hour before the food came out. Overall there are a lot of choices here and it's a solid choice. It's very close to the pool so it's perfect after you're done with the water!

Another Hyatt Ziva Resort Restaurant, I think this one was probably on the bottom of the list in…read moreterms of ranking. We went for lunch, so unsure how the dinner menu is, but the dinner menu does looks better than the lunch. Ordered: - Squid Rings - Margherita Pizza - Lorenzo's Pizza - I actually kinda liked this pizza. I liked the combo of the balsamic and prosciutto on a pizza. - Chicken Alfredo - Chicken was dry - Mare e Monte Pasta - Tiramisu - Mainly cream, I think it might have had one lady finger in it? it was served in a espresso martini cup sooo might have been hard to put more in. Espresso flavor was also very light - Panna Cotta

This was our first meal when we landed in Cancun and we were enticed into dining here because they…read morewere offering free cocktails. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the mall near hotel zone. When we arrived, the eatery was pretty empty. After looking over the menu, we decided to shared the shrimp ceviche and filet mignon with some fries. For drinks, my friend ordered the tamarind margarita and I had our bartender/server make me something without alcohol. Our drinks looked great and were very refreshing! The margarita was strong and my mocktail was very pretty and gradient! It had orange juice, pineapple, and grenadine in it. The ceviche was very tasty! We loved the sweet mango pieces incorporated into it so much that we ordered extra mango. The filet and fries were also really good. I liked that they cooked the steak in a wood fired oven. The steak was cooked perfectly and we were so stuffed afterwards. Our server was very attentive and friendly as well. I had a good experience here and wouldn't mind coming back the next time I'm in Cancun.

Before we vacationed in Cancun, my BF Joe K researched all the nearby restaurants to our hotel…read more Using Yelp, he found this place to have continued high ratings. So we made a point of finding them on the second floor of a mall in the hotel zone. When we first found this hard to find location, we almost got it confused with another Italian eatery that specialized in pizza in the same area. We were the only patrons there, but hoped we would get special treatment, which we did. Our waiter was extremely friendly, spoke little English, and seemed inexperienced or maybe new. We ordered drinks to start off with, but we had to ask for menus after waiting quite a long time. The waiter made me a very delicious frozen margarita though and Joe had a Bohemian beer. We almost got pizza, but I wasn't in the mood, so instead, I ordered Ravioli Di Mozzarella Di Bufala. Joe ordered Pappardelle Con La Siccia. We began our meals with a Caprese salad and Italian bread (pizza dough style). While we waited for our food, I had time to enjoy the nice, romantic, atmosphere of the restaurant with smooth jazz playing in the back ground. I liked how modern and clean the decor was and they had TV's placed around the dining area. When our food arrived, everything was very good, especially the freshly baked bread. Joe liked it so much that we decided that we would return again before our vacation was over and try their pizza, hoping that our bread was a preview of what their pizza would be like. My only complaint at that time was that my dish was lukewarm. When the waiter asked us how everything was, I told him that my food was basically cold. He just laughed and said "OK". I knew that he didn't understand what I said and let it go. When the time came for our next visit, we once again almost went to the wrong restaurant, until I checked my bookmarks on Yelp to verify where we needed to go. (After all, the name of this place looks hard to remember or pronounce). As we entered the almost empty restaurant, we had the same waiter, however, I don't think he remembered us like we did him. He was still very nice but it looked like the owner or manager was present, and I could see he was under pressure to show us a whole platter of meats that they kept refrigerated out front. Then he told us about their specials. I almost felt guilty that we specifically came for the pizza this time. Of the appetizing selections offered, we decided to share a Margherita pizza. While waiting, we were able to watch the cook making the pizza near the pizza oven. When our food was served, we noticed right off that the pizza dough was nothing like the pizza bread we had during our last visit. In fact, the bottom crust was paper thin and soggy! Our dreams for a delicious pizza were immediately dashed! When the owner stopped at our table to see how we liked it, we were too embarrassed to tell him we hated it! After forcing down a few slices, we quietly paid the bill and left, knowing that we would have to write disappointing reviews and never again look back.....

We came here for Mother's Day as a family of 6, including our three little ones ages 4, 5, and 7,…read moreand everything was absolutely wonderful! The food was delicious from start to finish, and the service was truly impeccable. The staff was warm, attentive, and made our entire family feel so welcomed. Our kids ordered the ragù and absolutely loved it, which says a lot with little kids! Honestly, I can't even remember the names of all the dishes we ordered because we were too busy enjoying every bite, but everything that came to the table was flavorful, fresh, and amazing. Such a perfect spot for a special family dinner. We left full, happy, and already looking forward to coming back!

Elegant Italian restaurant that had surprisingly excellent food, with disappointingly and expensive…read morewine choices. Cenacolo moved recently to La Isla mall across from where we were staying. With its all glass walls, the space was elegant and inviting. The kitchen was all glass so you can see the chefs preparing the food. We didn't have reservations, but the hostess found us a great table. Our main server was Alejandro and he was more than helpful in making sure we ordered what we wanted. With Italian food, I also prefer very good Italian wine versus a cocktail. He pointed me to 2 red wines that were bold and heavy as I requested. Both were just OK, but expensive. Wines by the bottle was ridiculously high. Regardless, he was great in steering me to the type of dishes more suited to what I was asking for and not just the most expensive. This restaurant has been highly recommended by my brother and sister in law for years. They had told us it was one of the best Italian food they have had anywhere. But, In its previous location, it just looked a bit stuffy for a CANCÚN vacation meal. At its new location, though it was still upscale, it seemed more approachable to us somehow. We just came back from a 10 day vacation at the Amalfi coast, and Rome, Italy. We found the pastas at Cenacolo to be comparable if not better. We had bruschetta, Ragu spaghetti, lasagna, and their chocolate soufflé. We had read that the soufflé was outstanding so we ordered 2. We were NOT disappointed with any of the food items.

Ok I had HIGH HOPES and thought I would love it here because EVERYONE said this was hands down the…read morebest restaurant at Le Blanc. I'd say the service was amazing, some of the food was amazing and others were a big miss. My favorites were the bread service, duo soup & the tiramisu just might have been the best I've ever had. Now for the rest of the food it was not amazing it was ok, and the worst part was my husband got sick off the mushroom risotto. I wasn't a fan of the lasagna or the chicken parm. I really wanted to be impressed by this place but if I did it again I would just get their soup and dessert and skip the rest.

Now known as Bellà restaurant, here at the LeBlanc Spa & Resort, this place to me was average at…read morefirst. But now we really love it here, primarily because of the great service, as well as the pastas and meaty dishes. Dining & Atmoshphere: ~ White table cloth dining. Very elegant, not dim and romantic, but comfortable. "Table for two" tables might be fairly close together, but when you stay at this resort, you'll usually recognize who you're sitting next to because you probably met at the pool lol. And we've met a lot of cool people here too. They also set up tables for large groups if needed. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Plus, dressing up appropriately is required! Bellà Antipasti, Secondi, & Primis: ~ They start you off with a freshly baked olive bread loaf, meant for dipping in olive oil / balsamic. Love it when bread comes out hot! We also tried the Beef Carpacci, which were soft beef slices with a peppery saltiness! Good stuff! The Truffle Arancini were crunchy parmesan rice balls that were tasty. As for the Mussels in White Wine, mmm mmm loved the garlic sauce it was in! And we always ordered the Duo Cream Soup, which is simply refreshing! ~ For Secondi, we had tried the Chicken Parmigiana, which was OK. Nothing special imo. Same with the Pork Chop, which was a bit well-done for my pallet. The more flavorful stuff was the Lamb Shank and the Ossobuco with Milanese Risotto; OMG, these two dishes were amazing! Our two favorites of all! What I didn't get to try was the Katafi Shrimp. This popular dish must have gone past our table at least seven times. Gotta order it next time. ~ As for Primi dishes, we've enjoyed the Truffle Risotto! The Lasagna Bolognese was meaty goodness heavily covered in melted mozzarella. The Truffle Fettuccine is always a winning choice. Add some chicken to it. The Pesto Gnocchi is chewy and enjoyable! Pass on the Shrimp Ravioli as well as the Beef Cannelloni. They were good, just not as satisfying as the other Primi dishes. Tl;DR Bellà Restaurant has a variety of Italian dishes from pastas, to seafood, risottos plates, to tender meaty dishes, and they can make my gluten-free friends happy with that option. Dining here is clean and pleasant. Service by the staff and our wine som has been nothing short of excellent! Compliments to the chef! There's just so many good choices on the menu. So you can't go wrong eating here. Some dishes are a good-sized portion, but some are small enough to try if you wanna order another. Overall, we love it here!

True five-star dining experience. I was here last night with a friend. They do valet parking,…read morewhich was a huge plus. We didn't have a reservation, but were seated immediately upstairs. We were greeted and offered menus within moments. Neither of us were drinking alcohol, so we had a big bottle of San Pelegrino for the two of us. As a starter, we ordered a large pizza. It appeared in about 15 minutes. The moms made crust was thick around the edges. They didn't over do it with the sauce and it was really good. Then we ordered gnocchi. I had it it a red sauce and my friend had it in an Alfredo. Both were absolutely excellent. We were offered dessert and we had ice cream and a lemon tart. The lemon tart was huge and I could not finish it. The restaurant was busy, but not loud. We were never rushed. Our dinner lasted about 1 1/2 hours, which was just perfect. Definitely recommended.

Absolutely the best meal we had on this trip. The restaurant is adorable and they had live music…read more The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. The table side Caesar salad was probably the best thing I've ever had. Definitely this place when we travel to Cancun. we've tried several Italian restaurants in the area and this one was by far the best

We have been dining here when we are in Cancun for over 30 years. The food and service is…read moreconsistently excellent. The wine program is top notch, make sure to speak with sommelier Arturo! I highly recommend the Duck Ravioli with Porcini, but honestly, everything on the menu is excellent. Long-time owner Juan is a wonderful host along with his staff, many of whom have been here as long as I can recall. Each year it is like a homecoming! The entire space is lovely with a relaxed, elegant ambiance. Ask about the piano bar/speakeasy, hidden upstairs.

My friend and I had the opportunity to go for lunch. The restaurant is the definition of fine…read moredining. It's beautiful. The atmosphere is luxurious and inviting. The service is top notch from start to finish. At the end of the meal, with our check, the manager presented us with fresh, ice cold lemon peel dipped in chocolate. All that being said, the reason that I'm only giving 3 stars, was the food. They started us off with a complimentary pate that was very good, but the bread served with it was very dry. I had their chicken parmigiana. It's was nicely prepared, piping hot and a little crispy but it wasn't very flavorful. The potato croquettes that accompanied it were my favorite part of the dish. My friend had the fruits de mer and he was very disappointed. For the price, there was hardly any seafood in the pasta and he had the same complaint that I had, it just wasn't very flavorful. I will definitely give it another try. Maybe the kitchen was just off of their game that afternoon. It's definitely the kind of restaurant for a date or a special occasion.

We love this on site Italian restaurant. Great service…read more Amazing, fresh Italian food. They even celebrate special occasions if you let them know. Great atmosphere.

Each year we enjoy going to Gustino for specifically their mushroom risotto. It comes with a filet…read more This year both of us ordered exactly the same with the filet medium rare. When it was delivered it was WELL DONE. This was sent back and then 2 male waiters came to deliver same steak and tried to "educate" on cutting a steak (against the grain in middle...no sh!t). They wouldn't let us take picture of it. Steak was still WELL DONE and they proceeded to argue (even though no pink at all on 1st and minimal on next). Finally they took back and refiredb and it was ok (nothing special). Ruined dinner. Roberto (Mgr) came to see how meal was and wanted to argue that the first one really weren't wrong and we just didn't cut them right...(guess how that went over) They brought out a "celebration desert" which we ate a bit and thanked them for it but damage had been done. That will be last time we go there as it's pricey and this experience wasn't good. Learn temperatures of steak and don't send multiple people to argue if kitchen makes a mistake (it was a mistake). The pros: Lemon palate cleansing sorbet and Stephanie (waitress) was good and if it weren't for her, we would've walked away. That is it.

This place is very beautiful. It was also nice that they made a few things at the table, including…read morethe fresh pesto. I was disappointed when I realized only some pastas were homemade and made the mistake of ordering the cheese wheel spaghetti. It was tasty, but nothing special other than watching the show. The carpaccio was pretty good and my parents enjoyed their salad. Would I try this place again? Yes - I'd just try something different as I'd love to know how their homemade pasta tastes.

One night during our trip to Cancun, my husband and I decided to skip eating at our hotel despite…read moreit being all-inclusive and headed to Cenacolo, an Italian restaurant known for making their own pasta from scratch as you are seated at your table. Our experience was absolutely excellent from start to finish. The service provided by Felipe and Anselmo was beyond impeccable and the food was delicious. My meal was made tableside by Felipe and served in the wok it was made in and I was sung "Happy Birthday" in Italian, which was fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Cenacolo, all thanks to Felipe and Anselmo's fantastic hospitality. Further, who knew you could get such good Italian food in Mexico? Absolutely recommend Cenacolo if you're in Cancun!

This place doesn't only have a great vibe, it is the Vibe! We had a birthday party there with a…read morelarge group. We all had a great time, drinks and food were great too. There was also a DJ and dancing by their bar.

I'm literally sitting in the restaurant right now, and I am extremely disappointed with this…read moreexperience. This place was recommended by our butler at the hotel, and honestly, we should have just gone with our original choice instead of coming here. The restaurant itself is aesthetically pleasing, but that's about where the positives end. The food is seriously underwhelming and absolutely not worth the price. I ordered the seafood spaghetti, and every single clam came out closed. The mussels were ridiculously small, there was barely any other seafood in the dish, and for the price they charge, it honestly feels like a complete rip-off. The show is entertaining, but the entertainment is better than the food, in my opinion. On top of that, the sodas we were served were flat and appeared to be expired, which is completely unacceptable. This has easily been the worst dining experience I've had since being here. The atmosphere may look nice, but that does not make up for poor-quality food, questionable drinks, and prices that do not match what you're actually getting. I would not come back, and I definitely would not recommend this restaurant. And, we came here to celebrate a birthday. Wow!