Magna Magna — Restaurant in Jalisco

You know, Puerto Vallarta has so many little gems. Even if one stays down near the malecon, there's almost too much to discover. But, it gets even tougher to see it all of you fan out further. This little place is about a 5-10 minute walk from the beach, a little out of the tourist area and into a more or less normal PV residential area (though still a lot of tourists close to here, as well). Magna Magna is a place run by an Italian guy. It features pizzas in the window rather prominently, but also offers salads and pasta dishes. We had fettuccini w/ pesto sauce and tortellini stuffed w/ a cheese & herb mixture. They do have meat dishes, but we're vegetarians, so we ordered the veg stuff. The pastas were fresh (home made!) & the sauces tasty. He gave us some home made bread to go along w/ it...had a salad there as well. What I liked best about this place was the freshness of everything. Also very reasonable... the two pasta dishes & salad came to 220 pesos, which...

So, this is our 4th time here. We come here each time we come to Puerto Vallarta; it has now become a tradition. We found this place by accident on one of our first trips and have been coming back every time since. The food is fantastic, the place is quaint and feels like a home kitchen to us. We love the owner/chef and have NEVER had a bad meal. Tonight Bruchetta and Spinach Ravioli, made fresh, like always. LOVE THIS PLACE! Can’t say enough good things about it. VERY worth seeking out!

**Little known fact: the owner will teach you how to make 6 different kinds of pasta in a small class of 2-6 persons with a days lead time that you...

Great little place at Plaza Hidalgo. The owner is very kind and genuine, and manages to produce amazing cuisine out of the tiny kitchen. The menu is simple, and handmade, and executed with excellence. You can enjoy pizza or fresh pasta with a selection of fresh juices for a very reasonable price. Pasta, sauces, desserts, and a selection of imported meats are available to take out to create your own Italian meal at home.

The location is unique and cozy. My wife and I make a point to bring our three daughters every time we are in the area. PV has many great restaurants to check out, but Magna Magna is...