50 Best Italian Restaurants in Playa Del Carmen

“Gabriel y Víctor- súper profesionales, atentos, lindos. La comida superó nuestras expectativas. El vino de la casa también. Que buena ubicación además. Fue mi cumpleaños y me dieron pastelito y vino espumoso y cantaron las mañanitas. Que más podrías pedir?“

“Excelente lugar para cenar Cena y servicio espectacular, Jorge y Diego son super amables. El ambiente del restaurante, la pizza uff deliciosa!!!“

“Pleasant Italian cuisine restaurant, Omar's attention is most attentive, friendly and timely. The dishes stand out from the chef ?‍? (does not deserve paper napkins), the osteria antipasto, filetto al pepe verde, Tagliata, straccetti romani, the wine ? excellent selection (Chianti Val Di Merse) and the delicious desserts tiramisu and zoccoletti ( dessert bites to share ?). With the added bonus of the owner's attention. Outside there are tables and a singer ?? background music is recommended inside.

Parking: There is a public ?️ parking lot on the corner.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is only one level, it has a step to enter the bathroom ? not suitable for the disabled ?‍ “

“Delicioso todo! Nos la pasamos increible y cenamos riquisimo. Excelente lugar para estar cerca de la quinta alegria pero perfecto tambien para platicar agusto. Ricardo nuestro mesero siempre al pendiente de nosotros y con una sonrisa siempre! Excelente servicio“

“PLEASE! If you are in Playa del Carmen... You have to give this place a chance! Everything is super delicious and the service is wonderful.

I'm definitely looking forward to going again.

Don't forget to order their sangria! It's GOOD GOOD BUT GOOD TOP.“

“this is my all time favorite !!! for pizza, pasta, seafood, and don't miss out on the best tiramisu this side of Mexico.“

“I go here all the time, I mean a lot. I freaking love this place.

Living here I meet a lot of tourist and locals and I have recommended this place to everyone. Every single one of them have said I was right, the food is amazing!

I have a good friend who lives here too and we constantly are looking for the best pizza in Playa, he kept telling me of another place and I told him he needs to try Trattoria. He finally did and said I was right their bread, their sauce, etc. for their pizza is the best he's had.

I've had about everything on the menu plus whatever special, everything it great. Freshly made, etc. Whatever your go to Italian dish is, go here, you'll love it.“

“Excellent quality of food, the best breakfast in Playa, delicious and fresh drinks to start the morning (love coffee and fresh juice), delicious dishes, fresh and freshly baked breads. I cannot fail to highlight the wonderful service of Hugo and his team, Uriel excellent attention too…. The dishes are delicious, with typical Italian flavors, the atmosphere is fresh and pleasant, perfect location to be on Fifth Avenue, not to be missed!!!“

“Just had a perfect visit here with some friends; 2nd time for that, too. Food and service was fresh, fast, & flavorful. Miguel, our host, Claudio, the chef, and Jannet took care of a lot of others, including us, fairly fast. Probably my favorite place to eat at The Fives of all 10 restaurants.“

“Excellent service, very good atmosphere and quality-price ratio.

Parking: Paid parking 100 meters away

Kid-friendliness: Children are allowed, especially to share with the family

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible place“

“There is a lack of personnel with experience in the service, the "Waiters" ask the Helpers to remove, remove and remove things from the table without asking the diner, can I remove this? There is an obvious lack of cooking in the service, which at the time is uncomfortable and you stop enjoying your time at dinner or lunch. The truth is that it is excellent in all its dishes and if it were not for this, I would not recommend it to acquaintances and foreign visitors. I wish they could fill this profile in the service, I reiterate their dishes are 10 out of 10.

Wheelchair accessibility: At the foot of the avenue“

“I had a very good overall experience. The food was excellent, with well-balanced flavors and pretty presentation. It was a true delight ?

However, there was one dish that did not live up to the others, it did not meet my expectations, since it lacked a little flavor and the texture was not as good.

Despite this, the service was exceptional. The staff were very friendly and attentive at all times, which made the visit very pleasant.

I will definitely be back to try more of their menu?“

“We had an excellent experience visiting Casa Sofia. The food was quick, and more than delicious. We appreciate that they have vegan and lactose-free options which we found equally tasty. The quality-price ratio was exceptional, we were surprised to pay such a good price considering the quality of the product and the central location. In addition, the service was quite friendly, Emir attended to us and we ended up very grateful.“

“The place itself is not the most beautiful or instagrammable but the food is a real delight.
I ordered the Salento pizza which is the most expensive and includes burratta and serrano ham, I could say that it is the most delicious pizza I have ever tried. I highly recommend this pizza for 2 people.
I had the opportunity to go with my family (5) and we paid a bill of $1400.
As for service, Ricardo is a true professional who will not hesitate to explain the menu to you.“

“It is a slightly hidden place that is definitely worth looking for, the pizzas are super delicious, a good size and they have good promotions, we had a couple of Aperol Spritz and other pretty good ones. The guy who serves is super friendly, Highly recommended ???“

“Authentic, delicious food and drinks, good portions at fair prices. Excellent operation/service. A great selection and a real alternative to the “tourist stalls”.

Vegetarian options: Great selection, very tasty and fresh dishes.“

“I tried the scrambled eggs with spinach and mozzarella cheese and they are truly excellent, I thought the food and price go hand in hand. It is a place where you feel comfortable and well cared for, recommended!

Ps. Sell ​​bottles of Fernet, please! Ha ha ha“

“The welcome and service from the waiter Adan was excellent, the food incredible, the lobster was cooked just right and the pasta was excellent, we were treated to an excellent tuna starter which was a gift from the house as well as the digestive at home. end everything was perfect I recommend this place without hesitation even if the price is a little high but you have to take into account that we are in a tourist area so we can understand“

“Amazing experience all around. This is certainly the best restaurant at Vidanta Riviera Maya. This version of Tramonto if far superior to the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta version. We enjoyed the grouper and the filet with quality wine. Our server Alberto was top notch in all aspects. Thank you for a great night out.“

“Overall, great experience! The bruschetta was phenomenal. The mushroom Alfredo pasta and the salmon with salad were both exceptional dishes, cooked to perfection with fresh ingredients. The vegetarian lasagna was burnt and didn’t taste good. The meat lasagna was average. The tiramisu was phenomenal, light, airy, with just a hint of coffee with fresh cream. The service was great as the owner brought some paper and crayons to entertain the kids. The lack of A/C and not enough fans made our dinner a bit uncomfortable, and got our youngest son agitated from the heat, but apart from that, the atmosphere was great.“

“Everything was very good although I have gone to other places and there is more variety and the dessert was not soft (the bread for the cake was very hard).

Kid-friendliness: If they had special areas for children that's cool.“

“Stopped by for a pizza while my group was walking by, the crust is thin and crisp, cheese and sauce are yummy. Pizza came to the table hot and fresh, hit the spot! Would recommend stopping in here for a bite if you're in the mood for some pizza!“

“The food here was delicious! We ordered the spaghetti with pesto, the fritto misto, and the the crostata. Everything was very good and the flavors were perfect! The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. A very enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend anyone in the Playa del Carmen area to come here.“

“Very nice place to dine with family or couple.
The food is super good value for money and the staff is very attentive.
The bad :( they tend to change the food. The first time I loved the octopus salad and the second time I went the recipe was a little different and I didn't like it as much, I gave it a third chance and it changed the flavor too haha“

“I ordered the seafood pasta and the presentation of it was so cool with the crab shell on top. Me and my friends took lots of pictures. Service was prompt and very well timed. They also had a stand for your purse which is always appreciated as a woman.“

“Without a doubt the best pizzas in Playa del Carmen. And the cherry on the cake is the Chilango del Rolas style suadero and pastor tacos. There are no more amazing tacos in Quintana Roo. Tacos are only served at night on weekends. Family restaurant.“

“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.“

“Its decoration is cute & the food is super delicious, the place is very small so if you have one table very close to the other, I had gone a few years ago & back then they didn't have pizza, now they have it, it's a small menu but it's delicious.

Parking: What is a mini plaza like, is there enough parking space?“

“We have a home in Akumal and “always” come here for at least one dinner every trip to our place. The food is incredibly tasty, the value is the best in Playa and the service is impeccable! Tonight, Elena our hostess was the most welcoming and seated us promptly and Oscar our server is another absolute star! His recommendations are always on point and his personality is special! Don’t miss Casa Sofia Playa if you visit…it’s a little taste of authentic Italy in the middle of the Yucatán Peninsula ?“

“Our dinner experience was excellent! I have several food allergies and thought I had preselected safe options. Chef said no and created dishes on the fly for me. Our waiter Alejandro was incredibly attentive, friendly and efficient. I cannot wait to eat here again!
UPDATE: Went a second time and it was to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our table was sprinkled with rose petals and our dessert came with a sweet message. Thank you Alejandro and teammates for your thoughtfulness.“

“We were passing by 10ma in search of a place to eat and we ran into King David, which offered 2x1 pasta on Saturdays, we had a detail... we went with our pet (dog) and they welcomed us without any problem, the service was super with Mrs. Paty; the fresh pasta made to order, we tried 3 specialties and all of them were super delicious, the portions were well served just the way we like it. We hope to return.

Kid-friendliness: good atmosphere, so no problem

Wheelchair accessibility: its entrance and hallways accessible to them“

“Tiny place with great decor and attentive service. I wanted to like the tuna burger because it looked amazing at first but it was a disaster. Don’t get it unless they change it to fix the problems. Other dishes looked good.

The tuna is not a burger paddy it’s literally several pieces of tuna steaks which tasted amazing on their own but because they’re thick tuna pieces half of it falls out. The worst part is this burger is too watery. The bread is literally soaked.

To the owner: the burger would’ve tasted great with just good toasted buttered bun and the tuna steak, maybe light mayo or something. Instead it was piled with a salad. The bottom bun could not be eaten at all. This made the burger not satisfying at all. You really should consider making paddies by chopping up the tuna and mixing it with something so they don’t fall off easily.

The tuna steak itself is an amazing dish on its own.“

“It is very good because it has a lot of variety in pasta, it is highly recommended to go with several friends or as a couple if you both eat well. The pastas are very well served in quantity. The natural drinks are also very good, my favorite is the one with ginger and orange. The detail is that it is so busy that sometimes the waiters can't cope. But you have to be prepared to eat and wait in no time.

Kid-friendliness: It is familiar.“

“Excelente muy delicioso Las hamburguesas son de primer nivel Los bounless espectaculares muy buena porción La papas a la francesa el corte es ideal Nada pasado al aceite, todo muy bien preparado y sazonado. La ubicación excelente debajo del Bar Loco en la plena quinta avenida con la constituyente. Los chicos que atienden muy buena onda y amistosos. Recomendable 100%“

“I visited this restaurant recently when Typhoon Beryl passed through here. We were the only store open when all the restaurants were closed. If it weren't for this place, it would have been a very terrible trip, but I was happy eating here.“

“Amazing food!! Highly recommend the fajitas! Good flavor & fresh food! The experience was amazing! A guy came up and told us about a fishing experience while we were eating lunch, which we went on, the restaurant cooked the fish we caught for dinner, but we had to pay extra to eat it. Highly recommend best fish I’ve ever had, same with the fajitas! The drinks went the best, but everything else was amazing! (I don’t recommend the popcorn shrimp appetizer, it was a little hard & chewy). Strawberry margarita was one of the worst.

The guys cutting the fish, came & gave us a fresh plate of ceviche while we were eating lunch for the fish they just caught too! Highly recommend place!“

“Really hidden gem in Playa if you are looking for really good, Italian style coffee. The coffee here is so good. You should definitely try if you are missing a good cup of coffee. Service also has been very good and the staff was very attentive. Definitely recommend!“

“This is a gem, when those aromas of fresh and top quality products entered, being prepared by talented hands, when my dish arrived I could feel the love with which it was cooked.

They have their fresh seafood on display there, and everything is prepared to order.

The treatment from the team was excellent, what a beautiful experience, I will definitely return.

I can't say enough words, everything is perfect, clean, a place free of "pretensions" is like eating with family. It is, for me, the best restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life.“

“Best carbonara I've ever had in my life! Pasta is amazing, service is exceptional. They don't miss a thing. Only complaint is that while the restaurant is beautiful, tastefully decorated and welcoming, it is hotter than hell. Be prepared to sweat a lot. I would 100% recommend this restaurant. We ate there twice and probably would have 5 times if we could.“

“Stopped here after getting caught in the rain and I’m so happy I did! Got an Aztec coffee (coffee with xtabentun liquor) and amazing huge shrimp cocktail. My family loved the nachos with beef. They were showing the World Cup game, great ambiance. Would come back!“

“Located in the Banyon tree hotel, the food was over delicious and a nice break of eating Italian food instead of Mexican food every day. The only knock I will give is the carbonara wasn't very good compared to others I've had. The pancetta was large and chewy versus being crispy. The sauce was too creamy if that is even possible. That being said the chicken Parmesan was great..granted HUGE. Definitely split that for two people if you get it“

“Great restaurant!! We ate there twice during our stay in Playa del Carmen and the pizzas are excellent! There are vegetarian and even vegan options. Special mention also for their cookies, reheated in the pizza oven to eat them hot, it’s really so good!“

“We had such a great time here, we had the garlic bread and the margharita pizza and was absolutely amazing. Marly was above and beyond, very impressed with her big personality and kindness.

Vegetarian options: I am pescatarian and was very easy to find options“

“Well I discovered this beautiful restaurant in beautiful Playa del Carmen and everything was beautiful as everyone working here is beautiful. I was so pampered by the service and impressed when tested my food. My couple of Margaritas made by Jessi the Bartender OMG. Fernando was always attentive and on top o f my needs. Definitely a place to must stop again. Highly recommended.“

“The place, the atmosphere, the food and the prices are great.
Comfortable and very well decorated.
If you come by car, they take care of paying for the parking and charge it to your account.
We were served by Santiago who made everything even better
I recommend it 10/10!!!!!“

“Delicious choripanes. Today the cost of each one is $90.00. They are worth what they cost, since they are very rich. The service from its owners is very good and fast. They can be accompanied with their delicious chimichurri, habanero sauce and mayonnaise or ketchup, according to each person's taste. Excellent option to have something delicious for dinner.“

“A good option if you are on 5th Ave and 10, looking for something quick, produced in more manual and human processes, affordable in price, and with a good flavor for the palate... here is an option!
Their pizza slices are just right for my overeating and at a good price. It's $30 Mex. Is it accessible or not? Instead of eating a sweet on the way or something industrial, being able to access more human foods is also giving yourself Love.
Here is the invitation to a tasty and fair pizza for a day or night snack!
They are usually open until late, that is, around 1 am.
Here I hope the experience and information has been useful to you..
And if you go, will you share it with me?
Wiiii ??✨

Vegetarian options: We have pizzas with spinach, olives, peppers, pear and Roquefort (this is my favorite), only cheese and mushroom!
There is variety.“

“I ate here many times I love this type of establishment. Pizza is exactly the style I like. Ice cold beer is in the cooler at the back. I tried to time the fresh out of the oven pies. Pay with close to exact $$ to avoid the hassle of accounting audits. Please tip as it's relied on in this area of MX. 3 slices and a beer for 150 peso plus tip, fantastic.“

“We visited this restaurant every day while we stayed in the area. We tried to change the dinner place, but the pastas were too good to not try it ! We dont speak Spanish, but the staff were very friendly and few of them spoke some English. We will miss this place !“

“Italian restaurant Piemonte
Captain - Jesus - Waiter - Jim
Excellent service, it was the only Restaurant where we were explained in detail what the menu consisted of, as well as an explanation of the wine with which we could accompany our food.
Apart from the very delicious food. The best restaurant the hotel has.“