Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Cancun / Riviera Maya? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pandano at Jashita Hotel

4.8

4.8 (170)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Tulum

About the restaurant

Authentic Italian cuisine with a Mexican and International flair.

Our beachfront restaurant was inspired by our great Italian culinary traditions, where food is a cure for the soul, and every bite is a celebration of life. All dishes are handmade and freshly prepared with original Italian ingredients and locally grown ones that only the Yucatan peninsula and its rich land can provide.

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Gian

Dined on Mar 7, 2025

Excellent ambiance, food, and service. It was a pleasure meeting Clemente (the owner), who took the time to check in with most guests.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

La Dolce Vita - Downtown

4.9

4.9 (574)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Since 1983 La Dolce Vita has been consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun, serving fresh sea food & home-made pasta, owned and operated by owners George Savio (founder), his son Tim and Juan J. Casal. Service is refined and friendly, dinner specials change daily to match the season. Our diverse wine list from around the world complements your dinner.
We have a private parking lot and Valet parking service without extra charge.
Dress code : Casual, no cut off shirtsleeves for gentlemen.

We serve pizza and pasta gluten free.

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Rosanne

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Loved everything about our experience, From being greeted at the door to the incredibly friendly staff to the fabulous meal. Will return

Cenacolo - Hotel Zone

4.8

4.8 (737)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Founded in 1987 by the Amati family from Novafeltria, Italy, our restaurant is a living testament to 1,000 years of Romagnola culinary tradition. Located in the vibrant Hotel Zone of Cancún, Cenacolo offers an elegant and welcoming setting, perfect for enjoying an authentic Italian dining experience.

Live a unique and incomparable gastronomic experience with our handmade pasta and incredible views of the Nichupté Lagoon. Be amazed by our delicious stone-baked pizza and ingredients brought directly from Italy. Every dish on our menu is a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna, from regional classics to contemporary creations. Delight in a wide selection of the finest Italian and Mexican wines, allowing you to experience unmatched Italian dining.

Come and discover a piece of Italy in the beautiful Cancún Hotel Zone!

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ThomasVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always a treat to have dinner at Cenacolo Cancun. Exceptional service

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Popular dish

GNOCCHI AL PESTO

Casa Rolandi Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (540)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

The legendary Casa Rolandi has been a firm favourite in Cancun for nearly 40 years.

The result of generations of gastronomic passion and culinary tradition, we prepare the finest produce in our open kitchen, to create a parade of unmissable flavours.

Our excellent service, relaxed contemporary interiors and incredible atmosphere offer you an unparalleled dining experience that will awaken all of your senses.

Sample dishes from our famous wood fired oven, enjoy wines from our thoughtfully curated cellar or indulge in a sumptuous signature cocktail.

Allow us to make your visit truly remarkable. We are waiting for you!

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TomVIP

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

This is a very good place for Italian food. Everything was made with high quality ingredients and the food tastes very good. We will come back soon. If you ate in Cancun and crave Italian food, this is the place.

Gustino Italian Grill - JW Marriott Cancun

4.8

4.8 (696)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Gustino derives from the Latin word “Justinus” which means fair and honest.
Serves authentic Italian food with fresh and seasonal flavors in a lively and
welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with a variety
of homemade pasta, freshly baked pizzas and top-notch cuts of meat paired
with an exceptional collection of wines and signature cocktails with live music.

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Maria

Dined 4 days ago

I recently celebrated my daughter’s birthday at Gustino Italian Restaurant, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond to make the evening special. Their attention to detail, warm hospitality, and genuine kindness truly made the night memorable for our family. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My daughter was beaming the whole night, thanks to the thoughtful touches from the team, including a surprise dessert that made her feel extra special. Thank you, Gustino, for turning a simple dinner into a cherished memory. We’ll definitely be back!

Tramonto at Vidanta Riviera Maya

4.8

4.8 (1023)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Experience a taste of Italy at Tramonto. Chef Luis Angel Torres Casarubias champions a creative menu that features a rich mix of American and Italian cuisine. Visit with a friend for dinner and indulge in a delicious made-to-order pasta dish or some juicy prime rib. Stop by the bar for some wine or a lively cocktail. Located in the Vidanta Riviera Maya resort, this upscale restaurant is an ideal pick for a romantic date. The restaurant is a popular pick for many tourists and comes with an outdoor smoking area. Tramonto is open Monday to Sunday.

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Mary

Dined 5 days ago

Our waiter Victor was wonderful. The food was excellent

Cenacolo - Puerto Cancun

4.8

4.8 (362)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Founded in 1987 by the Amati family from Novafeltria, Italy, our restaurant is a living testament to 1,000 years of Romagnola culinary tradition. Located in the exclusive Marina Puerto Cancún, Cenacolo offers an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for enjoying an authentic Italian dining experience.

Live a unique and incomparable gastronomic experience with our handmade pasta and stunning views. Be captivated by our delicious stone-baked pizza and ingredients imported directly from Italy. Every dish on our menu is a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna, from time-honored regional classics to innovative contemporary creations. Delight in a selection of the finest Italian and Mexican wines, allowing you to savor an unparalleled Italian dining experience.

Come and discover a piece of Italy in the luxurious surroundings of Marina Puerto Cancún!

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Jay

Dined on Mar 23, 2025

My favorite restaurant in Cancún, also my girlfriends it has lot of special moments. Everything is literally perfect from the service to the food. I am from London so have gone to some real London restaurants with a lot of options. This is definitely on the same level.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

Popular dish

Gorgonzola Ravioli

Nicoletta - Cancun

4.6

4.6 (1045)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Nicoletta enhances the diversity of Italian cuisine in a contemporary fashion, without losing the essence of its traditions and gusto, incorporating ingredients endemic to Mexico, which together create unique flavor experiences in each of its creations.
Nicoletta is the place where haute cuisine converges with good taste, representing the best of one of the most recognized gastronomic offerings worldwide.

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FaithVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and delicious food. We really enjoyed our evening.

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4.3

4.3 (138)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Enjoy a special night in our Italian cuisine restaurant, where you can taste exquisite artisan dishes, pizzas prepared in a stone oven and a select wine list.

We recommend our variety of pastas, Bacoli salad, octopus carpaccio, spinach cannelloni and ricotta cheese, Bolognese lasagna and tiramisu for dessert.

*Pre-reservation. Dress code: formal casual

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Dario

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Excellent food, friendly staff and amazing time overall

Pizzarra Plaza La Isla II

4.3

4.3 (47)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

La Pizzarra Cancun is an Italian restaurant with a Fantastic View, Delicious Food and Casual Ambiance. With more than 14 years of experience in Cancun, it has two branches located in the Hotel Zone: Plaza La Isla and Plaza Marina Puerto Cancún Our restaurants stand out for their varied menu and their casual & family oriented ambiance, where kids create their own pizza and adults can choose from their wide variety of wine by the glass. In La Pizzarra, if you come, you will come back!

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dmkenn

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

Great service! The food was very good! Will be going back again for sure.

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