VA TUTTO BENE — Restaurant in San Miguel de Cozumel

I wanted something other than Mexican food and this looked good the many times I walked by, was close to my hotel, and had amazing reviews so I thought I would check it out. I’m really glad I did! I came around 5:30pm to avoid any potential later crowds since I had read online there were no reservations. I came alone on a Thursday night (1/9/2025) and a group was leaving and one other guest was finishing up. So for a whole hour I got a private dining experience and conversation with the owners. The chef is Mexican and met her Italian husband while doing her culinary studies in Italy. I ordered the special of Risotto with Osso Bucco (it changes daily) and it was delicious. Personally I order risotto anytime I see it on a menu so naturally when I heard it was the special I had to try it. It’s slightly more expensive than their typical menu items, but I felt it was worth the price ($15.89 USD or 330 pesos including 10% tip). Every entrée comes with a choice of soup or salad and bread. I got the soup (which I believe is minestrone every day). They’re open Monday-Friday 3:00-8:30pm and don’t take reservations so keep that in mind when making future plans. They have 5 tables or seating for 12-14 guests in case you have a big group or are wondering how many they could seat at a time.

I see now why everyone speaks highly of this place and I highly recommend if you’re visiting Cozumel on a...

We came in as a party of nine and were seated quickly. This restaurant isn’t the largest, so the fact they were able to seat us so quickly was impressive! Just know if you come in with a larger party, you might have to wait to be seated. The food was absolutely phenomenal! Lydia and Matteo are a husband and wife team and they are absolute gems, they were the two nicest people we’ve met on our vacation. They take pride in the food they prepare and the service they provide. It would be a mistake not to visit their restaurant while you’re in Cozumel. We will make it a priority to stop in and dine with them whenever we visit Cozumel.

Also, Lydia’s brother has some of his art for sale in the restaurant. We purchased a few of his pieces as souvenirs. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy a...

We make a point of eating at Va Tutto Bene at least once a week. It is the perfect, quintessential Italian restaurant, small, in the middle of a neighborhood, with the most amazing Italian food we have ever eaten, in Italy, the States, or Mexico. From the creamiest risotto with shrimp or Osso Bucco to perfect al dente pasta, choosing from the menu or the daily specials, you are absolutely guaranteed a meal of the highest quality and genuine, delicious, scrumptious Italian food. We highly, and we mean highly, recommend this restaurant. Both Lydia and Mateo go out of their way to make sure everyone is satisfied, and no one leaves hungry. Oh, and if you have room, there's dessert, too. Five stars? It should...