Lo Zingaro — Restaurant in Nayarit

Incredible service and food.

For those who chose to read the more negative reviews on here, allow me to put your mind at ease.

Food: the menu has diversified since some reviews were posted, criticising the lack of non pasta options. At the time of writing, there were Pasta and ‘Secondi’ dishes to satisfy anyone who may wish for something different. That said, I chose to have pasta, as it is clearly something this restaurant is particularly passionate about. Both pasta courses I had were delicious and comparable to some of the best pasta I’ve had in Italy (particularly the one they made in the Parmesan cheese itself).

Portion size: I found the portion size to be a very smart choice - sure if you’re very hungry, you may need to have two dishes, but this is exactly how Italian food should be. I now value eating a meal and not being so full that I can’t have desert, or make the walk home. This will be a personal preference, but I thought the team nailed it.

Price: I found the price to be similar to most higher end restaurants in town. I also don’t mind paying a little extra for good food that I can’t make myself.

Toilets: I wouldn’t normally comment on this topic, but as someone previously posted about it, I felt it was important to state that Zíngaro Zingarello must have moved locations since previous comments. There are now toilets within the restaurant that were clean and very presentable. I’m not sure what else you can say about toilets!

Service: leaving the most impressive until last - I was greeted at the door by the owner and welcomed in. That greeting set the tone for the service and it was very apparent from his and his waiter’s interactions that they very much cared about customer experience. This was particularly evident when a technical issue in the kitchen led to a delay in my second course. The owner came over to personally apologise and gave me the second course for free. This was a kind and above and beyond gesture.

Overall I thought this was a very impressive restaurant, with excellent and authentic tasting food, as well as phenomenal service. A high recommendation for food...

Zingaro is a hidden gem that transports you from Mexico to Italy. Steps off one of the main streets in Sayulita you will find a beautiful courtyard dotted with tropical plants, soft lighting, gentle breezes, great music, a friendly and attentive staff — all together the perfect vibe for an amazing Italian meal.

We had the pleasure of having chef Danilo as our server. He guided us in choosing a 4-course tasting menu and suggested wine pairings as well. First up was a slightly bubbly bottle of Italian Chardonnay to go with the lighter pastas, then a beautiful bottle of Barolo. Both were excellent.

The pastas are all homemade and perfectly al dente. You can tell a lot of work has gone into selecting the best, highest quality ingredients. Each carefully crafted with respect to Italian tradition plus a little twist. It is impossible to say which one was my favorite. I loved the Rigatoni alla Gricia and Fettuccine Verdi al Cinghiale but wish I could have tried them all!

We enjoyed our dinner so much we went back for brunch before leaving town! Would 10/10 recommend to anyone who loves pasta. We will absolutely be coming...

My husband and I got married in Sayulita last month and this was the first place we went once we arrived in town. After a long day of travel, we were starving and this is exactly what we needed. We had the nightly special of pasta prepared table side in the cheese wheel. What an experience! The pasta was so fresh and each dish was exquisite. Everything was so delicious that we each had two meals! The staff were so kind with exceptional hospitality.

We told our wedding guests how delicious Zingaro Zingarello was and a large group of us came for dinner the night after our wedding. The staff was so kind to accommodate our large party. Our dinner(s) at Zingaro were a highlight of our trip! Thank you for you kindness and hospitality! We are already planning a trip to return next year and this will be...