9 Best Italian Restaurants near Akumal

“Nice restaurant, home made pasta, pizza and ice cream. The pizza dough was very good, the fettuccini fruti di mari missed a bit of taste/seasoning. The coconut ice cream was delicious.
Nice atmosphere but unfortunately very hot since its half open place so you only have ventilators.“

“OMG! What a good Italian restaurant. I travel a lot and have tried a lot of restaurants around the world, so I'm normally expecting to be underwhelmed with All-inclusive resort restaurants (even in the high end resorts). But this place had top notch food! The appetizers and mains were both delicious. The cocktails were good too. The only downside was as expected the included wine which was served warm and tasted like cheap wine (I am a fan of finding and trying nice affordable affordable wines, but this one just wasn't a good one). Everything else was outstanding.“

“For starters… in Mexico the food is tasty… but here Don Luis goes too far!!! To say that Al Pastor's cakes are good does not do it justice. If you are in Xel-ha and pass through here, you have to go for their cakes. The place is in front of the house and it has a good atmosphere“

“Wonderful place to definitely give you the experience to go for dinner or lunch or even brunch
I highly recommend it for the quality of the food and the service.
Of all the Casa Sofía Puerto Aventuras branches, it has exceeded and improved my expectations.“

“An absolutely amazing little eatery right in the heart of delightful, beautiful Puerto Aventuras. Located in the Marina Commerciale restaurant and entertainment district just a few minutes walk from the fantastic beach at the Puerto Aventuras Beach Club this Restaurante 081 (cero ocho uno) offers amazing, brilliant creations and well-executed, fantastically presented favourites that are sure to surprise and satisfy even the most discriminating palate. During our stay here we’ve eaten at 081 multiple times, and will likely head back several more times before we leave. The thin-crust neopolitan-style pizza is absolutely brilliant and the best we’ve had here while on vacation (and we’ve tried them all), the salmon-stuffed ravioli is a revelation, the calamari and camarones appetizer, an old favourite, is here served with panache and flair, elevating it tremendously. The seared salmon? Perfect! And the croquetas de papa y hamon, delicious. I could go on and on… the tuna tartare, the ceviche mixto, the hamburgesa classico, the vegan tacos el pastor… I don’t think you can honestly go wrong. Coupled with a selection of delicious, refreshing beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and juices, and decadent and inventive desserts (the pan de elote (house-made cornbread with caramel, vanilla ice cream and popcorn) veritably sings), you will not be disappointed. We found lunch-service to be a tad slow, but attribute that more to the unexpected nature of a large party attending the restaurant shortly after opening rather than a systemic issue as other times the service time was quite acceptable. The staff are informative, efficient, pleasant and responsive to any requests for substitutions or dietary requirements, and are always ready to provide excellent suggestions. Wonderful - highly recommended and a must-visit.

Vegetarian options: A number of delicious and creative vegan and vegetarian options are clearly and identifiably offered throughout the menu.

Dietary restrictions: The staff are extremely responsive and flexible when it comes to specific dietary restrictions, ingredient substitutions or requirement.

Parking: Street parking throughout the Marina Commerciale perimeter as well as several free parking lots nearby yield plentiful parking just steps away from the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: A number of kid-friendly and kid-approved items on the menu, as well as a clear view of the show and shenanigans occurring in the Dolphin Discovery Riviera Maya enclosures just beyond the restaurant. The kids loved it!

Wheelchair accessibility: Fully wheel-chair accessible, though sidewalks in the Marina Commerciale area generally are a wee bit choppy. There are ramps everywhere, and the few cracks and bumps by no means limit wheelchair mobility.“

“From the time choosing this restaurant to leaving, everything about Dolce Vita deserves a 5 star rating. The ambience, menu and Armando, our waiter was the deciding factor in choosing this delectable Italian restaurant. The food was absolutely incredible, with freshly made pasta and delicious sauces, everything was cooked to perfection. I cannot recall the last time I have gone out for dinner and it being so impressed. Highly recommend this wonderful place and their staff.“

“The best ice cream I've had in Mexico!
Super creamy and natural ice cream, excellent for cooling off on a hot day, the perfect dessert after eating, the perfect complement to a conversation with your loved ones.
It is also important to note that they have excellent service, the staff is super friendly, the place is comfortable.“

“We ordered pizza to go back to our villa, so we didn't have the full experience...but, when we walked up to check out the menu the owner immediately greeted us. Very friendly & good service and the other plates of food looked good. The pizza was excellent.“

“Haven't been here in quite a few years because we just weren't fans of the food, but on the recommendation of a few, we gave it another try and so glad we did! Service was friendly and efficient. I had lasagna which was great and hubby had a supreme pizza that he said was also great!“