Food is amazing. I had the fruta di mare risotto, lasagna and pizza margherita with burrata cheese…read more Don't forget to chase the food with a michelada. The owner was on site and very talkative and friendly. Took the time and patience to explain the menu.

Amazing pizzas, super fresh dough and thin crust. We also ordered the focaccia and it was out of…read morethe world. Nice little spot in the downtown. 10/10 recommend.

One of the best meals I have had during my stay along the Yucatan Peninsula. Located one block away…read morefrom the lagoon and walking distance from the cute downtown area of Bacalar, the open air restaurant is tastefully decorated with lots of wood features. Serving Italian food, bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar came out first. The pizzas looked amazing but I opted for the local sea bass which came on top of a puree of cream of asparagus. The fresh fish was flaky and was topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, the asparagus puree was flavorful and a beautiful shade of green. I split a bottle of chilled Argentinean Malbec which was light like a pinot noir and surprisingly paired well with the sea bass. Our English speaking server was exceptional, attentive but not overly cloying. The entree with the bottle of wine and tip came to $67. Would totally return here!

restaurant and service by Ulysses for my wife's 50th birthday. Beautiful ambiance, food and serviceread more

Almost forgot to review this spot from the 'Heaven' side of the resort! For starters, from the…read moremoment you walk in it is obvious that your delight is all their intent. A+ service and diner satisfaction. It was before the Country Fest opener so the dine in area was open. One secret note, on occasion if you request the off menu chef special, it will be available! That will be an above and beyond choice selection! FYI (: Regardless, all menu items are made exquisitely. Flavors are layered, delicate, yet robust! Supreme would be an understatement. I know tipping is a topic of discussion, but I felt this experience merited something slipped under the plate. Bon appetite!

Great ambiance at Ciao on Heaven side of the Hard Rock Resort Riviera Maya. Had breakfast here too…read morebut dinner was nice with a pretty ocean front view! Had the chicken Parmesan with a side of butter pasta and a pear salad for starters. Also had the deep fried calamari and a grilled octopus. My wife had the rib eye steak and we also had the gnocchi. They allow you to mix and alter the menu specific pasta dishes which was nice. Finished off dinner with a panecotta and tiramisu for dessert.

Came in here with a very large group of people, and the restaurant was able to accommodate us…read morewithout any issues. However, you do have to call and make a reservation because they place is small and pretty popular. Their pizzas were gourmet and very tasty. Their salads were also very gourmet. The place seems intimate because of the dim lighting, but it is affordable and reasonable. I would recommend this place if you are getting tired of all the awesome seafood while vacationing in Mahahual.

On or last night in Maha we decided to try this place which was recommended by our bartender at…read moreBlue Kay. We were dining very early so it was just opening, the tables did eventually fill up nicely. We ordered a mix charcuterie dish as an app and I must confess we sampled some of the best cheeses we had ever tried. My bolognese pasta (which is usually a good test for any Italian eatery) was simply perfect, the sauce was tasty and well balanced, the pasta was cooked perfectly and the portion was just right. The other pasta was a squid ink seafood pasta which came with calamarie, shrimp, and crab was equally as delicious. All in all I would say this is a winner that is reasonably priced, with nice waitstaff and a charming decor so I happily recommend it.

My wife and I split the chicken tacos I had cheese added,…read morebut all of the toppings removed because I'm a picky eater I thought they were good, but we don't know what they're like with the toppings We had flan for dessert, which was also very good Service was excellent and she did her best to communicate being that we don't speak each other's languages and using translation app It's clean, nice and with the windows open the ocean breeze feels great

A gorgeous place to spend the day. The owner Luke, who is from Florence himself, is very kind and…read morecaring about all of his guests. The food was absolutely amazing-- a mix of Italian and local cuisine. The lionfish carpaccio is unbelievable. We ordered the sea bass ceviche, garlic grouper, and garlic sea bass as well. So fresh and flavorful. Everything was prepared beautifully. Eating at the restaurant gives you access to the beach chairs located right on the water. Also a great price for the excellent quality of food and service. Luke was also kind enough to help us go snorkeling to see some sea turtles with the boat docked right in front of the restaurant. Definitely looking to come back we enjoyed our time so much after not being able to get a spot at Maya Chan.

We absolutely loved our breakfast! So much so we returned two additional days for dinner. My…read morebreakfast was the Paquete Vegano with red berry sauce, seasonal fruit, in this case, mango, banana, and I believe papaya, but can't remember the last item anymore. It also contained almonds, pecans and pepitas. So amazing! Yum!! The bf had some incredible looking huevos rancheros. He made them disappear quickly. For dinner, I ordered el caldo Tlalpeño. Too much cheese for my liking, but with fabulous flavor. My other half ordered a squid platter that he enjoyed. Tonight, I only ordered guacamole with tortilla chips. Simple, yet satisfying. I didn't have much of an appetite. My bf ordered a tuna platter in a red sauce with capers and black olives. The place was packed tonight and the a/c was off, making things quite miserable and sweaty. The service was adequate, not anything to jump up and down for or anything to complain about. I was not thrilled to hear that the owner was Italian and had an Italian chef. It'd be nice to see local ownership and assistance, rather than foreigners.

Porque No is the twin of Porque No in Holbox Island. It's a classic Italian ice cream parloir,…read moreserving homemade Italian Gelato. Offering breakfast, pop up pizza's slides, focaccia, lasagna, Panini, cakes, and of course espresso coffee, cappuccino and a lunch special every day. In the same shop, you'll also find the Chan Lau grocery shop with national and international wines, beers, liquors and Italian, Mexican and Spanish gourmet and local products at fair prices. A place not to miss in Bacalar.

We always have a wonderful time at Pizza Papi. The pizza…read moreis delicious, but did you know the calzones are to die for? They served our table of 9 and kept our drinks full. Unfortunately, this time they were out of many booze items because it was Jan. 1 and they had a Noche Buena the night before. They made up for any insufficiency by getting our food out to us in record time. You can watch the kitchen staff rolling out the dough and workng their butts off. (Dough is not tossed :/). They did not have a band this time, but they often do and it's rockin'. Definitely worth the trip.

We make it to Mahajaul at least once a year. Pizza Pappis is ine of our go to places. The cozy…read morepizza shop is away from the tourist area and is authentic and wonderful. The locals frequent this place for the great food and neighborhood atmosphere. Everyone is so nice and the service is great. The staff speaks english and seem genuinely glad you stopped in. The pizza is Amazing. We often joke that the best pizza we ever have is in this small town in mexico. The owners are from Italy, and that might have something to do with it. Stop by, have a pie and a cold beer. You will not be disappointed. They also have a large full service bar.

The part I enjoyed the most was the atmosphere. There was sand everywhere, beautiful restaurant…read more Some of the servers were friendly. The food can take a while to arrive but it was served hot so worth the wait. Cocktails were phenomenal.

This is a. Wet cute clean place located in the centro area. Morning is known for their breakfast…read more I've had the chili quilas and the enmolidas and both were amazing. I've also had a sandwich before and that was also really good. Not a lot of non tortas down here but this was one of the best I've had