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Locanda Paolo

DownTown Cancun. Bonampak Avenue 145. Corner with Jurel street. Sm 3 | Bonampak avenue is the first street arriving into downtown from the hotel zone. (take a right) We are located in the left hand side of the street in front of PEMEX Gas Station, Cancun, Mexico
+ 52 998 8872627
Ranked #12 of 346 restaurants in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Cuisines: Fusion, Italian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Dear Albert and Family we cannot begin to express the enjoyment we have at your restaurant. The food so fresh and delecious. The calamari to die for and the canelloni homemade and is one of my favorites...If you love Italian dinning this is the place in Cancun... I cannot wait to back there next year, it will be first on... More

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Chesterfield, Missouri
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

If you ever want to get an Italian trip in Cancun, this is the place. The food to die for, my husband and I have been there 2 times in 1 week stay. The owner is there every night, awesome wine list and food is exelent More

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Rochester, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This is a very family oriented restaurant with great food and good prices. Owners & his nephew are very personable. More

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Cancun, Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

We had the best seafood in Cancun last night. There were 6 of us to share fresh clams, oysters, mussels, and crab. They prepare your seafood however you wish. Raw, baked, fried, sautéed. You decide. I also had the Pasta smothered in lobster and vodka sauce. Fabulous! More

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tucson,AZ
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

We've been coming here for @4 years and have always had a wonderful meal. This year Paolo himself was working the front of the house with his special charm. He played with our 4 year old grandson and made him a special dessert. Our dinners were as delicious as always; perfectly done asperagus and pasta seasoned beautifully, fishs properly cooked... More

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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Paolo is an institution in Cancun. His personal involvement & creativity have been an inspiration to the Mexican Caribbean's culinary scene. Try his "Boquinete al limon y mantequilla", served fresh every day. More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Went for our 3rd visit over the years and Paolo and his nephew, Albert, always remember our family even though it's only a yearly visit. The food is outstanding, authentic Northern Italian and everything is delicious and fresh. Paolo and Albert spend as much time in the dining area as they do in the kitchen and greet every guest personally.... More

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cvg
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Since the move to Bonampak the restaurant has dropped a notch. It is authentic Italian, but the old fashioned friendliness isn't quite what it was. However, I may have been there on an off night. Their food has always been good. Guive it a try. You won't regret it. Our last visit was Feb. of 2011. More

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Plainview, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
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Hopefully nothing goes wrong when you dine here because it seems as though the big boss does not take kindly when you inform him that the meal was incorrectly served , which In this case,was once for my wife and twice for me. It was also quite apparent that he and his nephew, who is second in command, stayed clear... More

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Media, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

We've been coming to Locanda Paolo for many years and it's been getting better with each year. Excellent fresh seafood, served with gusto. Great specials. Located a bit out of the hotel zone, getting there is no big deal and well worth the trip More

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