Restaurante Il Becco — Restaurant in Mexico City

A refined haven for Italian cuisine lovers, Il Becco subtly whispers sophistication. I arrived for a late lunch, and with the restaurant nearly empty, it felt as though the attentive waitstaff were there just for me. The ambiance is modern elegance defined—airy and sunlit, with contemporary art and a spacious layout that feels both grand and intimate.

The meal opened with a delightful amuse-bouche, a cauliflower-bread hybrid. A humble start. Then came the bread basket, accompanied by olive oil and balsamic for dipping and savoring.

The insalata—a refreshing interlude—was crowned with a crisp topping and drizzled in balsamic. The balance was spot-on: no over-salting, no drowning in dressing. It was the kind of salad you keep circling back to between heavier bites.

Let’s talk pastas. The pappardelle with saffron was glistening golden, strands of pasta luxuriously enrobed in a saffron-infused sauce permeating every strand of pasta. Then, my favorite, the rabbit, veal, and beef ravioli. Delicate pockets of pasta cradled a trio of meats in perfect proportion, swimming in parmigiana foam that added a cloud-like feeling.

The salmon with risotto, while a solid contender, couldn't quite steal the spotlight from the pasta. The fish was tender, the risotto creamy and well-seasoned, offering a hearty alternative.

Lastly, dessert arrived in the form of chocolate mousse cake, rich and velvety, with just the right level of sweetness to close out the meal.

Come for the pasta, stay for the service, and leave knowing you’ve experienced exceptional...

I have had the opportunity to eat at several of the highly-rated restaurants here in Mexico City. First, the service here is impeccable: the right amount of hover where you do not feel that you are being watched by vultures; where your plate is removed at either your request or until each person is completed with their portion of the meal, and where you can set the pace of the meal at your direction. Second, the recommendations by the staff and the sommelier were accurate and rewarding. Our request for a sauvignon blanc from the friuli region was replaced by a recently obtained wine that was a perfect complement to our meal (wine deliveries are challenged by the heat of summer and they were expecting additional deliveries soon). The wines are only from Italy. The wait staff suggested that we have a simple pasta dish with the shaved truffle (in our case, the less expensive black truffle) but had to replace with it with the risotto. I cannot express how good this tasted. Really, that wonderful... The maitre d' comes over to the table and shaves the truffle personally onto the plate. One of the specials for the day was the octopus (pulpo) that had its own preparation (hours apparently), then grilled and presented spectacularly as an appetizer. Wow! The main course was the local sea bass perfectly cooked served over a celery 'sauce'. Every request was met professionally; every pause respected. Add this to your list of restaurants in Mexico City when you tire of the wonderful local fare. I would give this six...

I chose Il Becco at the Four Seasons Mexico City to celebrate my partner’s birthday, drawn by its reputation for high-quality Italian cuisine and authentic ingredients. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable—our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and enhanced the dining experience. The food lived up to expectations, with thoughtfully prepared dishes that showcased premium ingredients and careful execution.

However, where Four Seasons fell surprisingly short was in acknowledging the special occasion. I had called ahead to mention my partner’s birthday, even offering to pay for a cake or any other gesture to make the evening more memorable. I followed up again just before dessert, yet nothing was done—not even a simple acknowledgment or a “Happy Birthday” from the staff.

For a restaurant within the Four Seasons brand, known for its attention to detail and personalized service, this oversight was disappointing. While Il Becco is an excellent choice for a refined business dinner, it is decidedly not the place to celebrate a special occasion if you expect even the slightest recognition. A missed opportunity to deliver the level of hospitality that one associates with the Four...