Restaurante Italiano - Locanda — Restaurant in Cancún

In Cancun, amidst a plethora of taco joints and burrito spots, Restorante Italiano - Locanda stands out as a beacon of authentic Italian cuisine. Nestled in a cozy, understated setting, this small gem exudes charm with its simple yet inviting Italian interior.

The menu, steeped in tradition, boasts an array of quality dishes at moderate prices, with a dinner for two typically costing around 100 USD. Each plate is a testament to the chef's commitment to using the finest ingredients, resulting in generous portions bursting with exquisite flavors.

However, the true enchantment begins when the chef personally attends to your table, adding a special touch to your evening that elevates the dining experience to new heights.

And to conclude the meal with perfection, the tiramisu, a true benchmark of Italian dessert mastery, leaves a lasting impression, further cementing this small restaurant as a must-visit destination for connoisseurs of...

Paolo has been knocking it out the box with top-notch cuisine since the 90s, and Rafa seems to be learning the ropes nicely. the staff was very helpful and the setting is quite comfortable.

Last week we had: mushrooms in gorgonzola - outstanding green salad w/walnuts and goat cheese - good rendition of simple classic tuna and beef carpaccio - both extremely fresh, with lovely flavors that were accentuated but not overpowered by their respective accompaniments duck breast in sour orange sauce - phenomenal, duck was perfectly cooked and the sauce was exquisite seafood lasagna - very harmonious melding of flavors pasta bolognese - not a bite was left on the plate guava cake - tremendous flavor, though i like more textural contrast in my desserts usually blueberry cheesecake - not really a cheesecake person but this one had a...

Having eaten Italian all over the world, this place offers excellent authentic Italian food in a top atmosphere. Keep in mind Americans, the style is more authentic to Italy. They have burrata salad instead of caprese, and the cheese was fantastic. The Carpaccio was excellent, the lobster and pasta with vodka sauce was excellent, the lamb ravioli was excellent. The desserts were excellent. They have aperol and campari. The prices were low to average tourist level for a restaurant of this quality. Final price with three appetizers, two alcoholic drinks, three entrees and three desserts was only...