Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

La Dolce Vita - Downtown

4.9

4.9 (585)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Since 1983 La Dolce Vita has been consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun, serving fresh sea food & home-made pasta, owned and operated by owners George Savio (founder), his son Tim and Juan J. Casal. Service is refined and friendly, dinner specials change daily to match the season. Our diverse wine list from around the world complements your dinner.
We have a private parking lot and Valet parking service without extra charge.
Dress code : Casual, no cut off shirtsleeves for gentlemen.

We serve pizza and pasta gluten free.

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rae

Dined 3 days ago

Not disappointed It was a beautiful place, and service was so attentive and welcoming even thow we were on vacation And delicious too!!

Maison Oh Lala By George

4.9

4.9 (1074)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Maison Oh Lala! by George is a space created with a passion for great food and excellent service. Inspired by Chef George’s travels and experiences, and complemented by Mikaela Romero’s expertise in hospitality, it offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where every visit feels special.

Now in its new location, Oh Lala! blends a modern and cozy design, making it the perfect spot for anything from a casual meal with friends to a special dinner. Its carefully curated menu features dishes made with the freshest, highest-quality local ingredients—ideal for enjoying any time of the day.

Because great food doesn’t need a special occasion, Oh Lala! is the perfect place to enjoy every day. We look forward to welcoming you to our new home!

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Eyad

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful time. Greeted professionally on arrival. Introduced themselves. Atmosphere was amazing. Great choices on the menu. The food was delicious, service impeccable and they made us feel really special as we celebrated our anniversary!

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A TOAST TO YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY1

Experience

Aperol Spritz 2x1

Kokoro Tulum

4.9

4.9 (179)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Tulum

About the restaurant

Feeling, Art, & Reflexion. Kokoro Tulum is hidden on the rooftop of Copal Tulum Hotel, just under the stars and surrounded by the greenery of nature. You will enter by a cenote road and arrive to this sensual place, shining by Japanese orange lamps. The Spirit Of The Japanese Cuisine. Our line represents the essence and soul of the Japanese cuisine, respecting the product, using the classic techniques and playing with local ingredients. High quality, prime-cut ingredients like Baja California Bluefin Tuna or Amaebi shrimp, to ensure not only freshness but delicious flavor notes. We marry all these elements into a great play of flavor and texture through proper execution and consistency. And experience through balance of flavors, textures, colors, and temperatures appreciating each cut and raw material. Live the Experience.

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Nikolaj

Dined on May 27, 2025

Very beautiful restaurant in a quiet jungle atmosphere. Amazing food

Malpeque

4.9

4.9 (53)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Esta majestuosa parrilla de llama abierta está inspirada en la vista del fuego vivo y el aroma del aire fresco del océano besado por la sal. Dedicado al delicado arte de la preparación de mariscos, toda la experiencia se basa en una enérgica cocina abierta. Cada plato incorpora un elemento de humo, carbón o fuego, algunos sutiles, otros más evidentes. Desde abundantes presentaciones de barras crudas hasta pescado entero asado a la parrilla para dos, este agradable restaurante nocturno celebra la belleza del mar y el poder de las llamas.

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DouglasVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Malpeque is a fully amazing experience. The space itself is perfection. We sat facing outward to the ocean with waves, palm trees, and a reflection pool. The service was perfect. Attentive, knowledgeable, and never intrusive. The food was simply incredible. Their ability to prepare the freshest fish and shellfish is unlike anything we have ever tasted. The yellow tail crudo rivals any that I have ever had and the grilled colossal shrimp and spiny lobster were the best we have ever eaten. The creativity of the chef while maintaining the simple natural flavors of the fish, seafood and ingredients is superior. I would suggest this dining experience to everyone. We will most definitely return soon!

Casa Rolandi Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (556)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

The legendary Casa Rolandi has been a firm favourite in Cancun for nearly 40 years.

The result of generations of gastronomic passion and culinary tradition, we prepare the finest produce in our open kitchen, to create a parade of unmissable flavours.

Our excellent service, relaxed contemporary interiors and incredible atmosphere offer you an unparalleled dining experience that will awaken all of your senses.

Sample dishes from our famous wood fired oven, enjoy wines from our thoughtfully curated cellar or indulge in a sumptuous signature cocktail.

Allow us to make your visit truly remarkable. We are waiting for you!

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Meg

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic experience and the vegan options were great.

Cenacolo - Puerto Cancun

4.8

4.8 (367)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Founded in 1987 by the Amati family from Novafeltria, Italy, our restaurant is a living testament to 1,000 years of Romagnola culinary tradition. Located in the exclusive Marina Puerto Cancún, Cenacolo offers an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for enjoying an authentic Italian dining experience.

Live a unique and incomparable gastronomic experience with our handmade pasta and stunning views. Be captivated by our delicious stone-baked pizza and ingredients imported directly from Italy. Every dish on our menu is a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna, from time-honored regional classics to innovative contemporary creations. Delight in a selection of the finest Italian and Mexican wines, allowing you to savor an unparalleled Italian dining experience.

Come and discover a piece of Italy in the luxurious surroundings of Marina Puerto Cancún!

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Jose

Dined on May 23, 2025

The location was very nice. You have a look of the bay and there have outdoor seating. The food and drinks were both good and the service was quick. I had the seafood spaghetti which was really good.

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Fettuccine alla Bolognese

Faro Blanco

4.8

4.8 (77)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cozumel

About the restaurant

Entorno acogedor que ofrece experiencias culinarias con influencias costeras, hierbas aromáticas de nuestra huerta combinadas con sabores del mar y una hermosa vista de nuestra bahía en donde disfrutará de un ambiente relajante.

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Philip

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Excellent experience at the Faro Blanco! It all started with service - plenty of staff, friendly and helpful. Food was flavorful, interesting and fresh. Would only say that the price includes an elevated atmosphere that the restaurant deserves, but is on the pricier end of options here in Cozumel.

Beluga Cancún

4.8

4.8 (75)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Beluga Cancun Oyster Bar

Number of reservations 9982901629

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MonicaVIP

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Amazing place!! The sunset hour is incredible here! Great food and service!

Cambalache - Cancun

4.7

4.7 (823)

MXN500 and over

Fine cuts

Cancún

About the restaurant

One of the loveliest restaurants in Cancun and with more than 30 years of experience! At our new location at Plaza la Isla Shopping Mall, every dining area is comfortable and family friendly, and whatever the age, you will feel right at home. The perfect place to enjoy a fine cut of Prime Meat, Lamb, Suckling Pig or imported Fish, carefully prepared with highest quality standards and cooked in our exclusive Charcoal Grill and let yourself be surprised by enjoying your food with a great selection of excellent Argentinean wines or from any part of the world that we have selected especially for you. Come and find out why, "in Cambalache ... the cuisine is an inherited Art" We have a 15 minutes tolerance for reservations, If you wont be able to come, could you please let us know?. Thanks

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Andre

Dined 1 day ago

Super Freundliche service und personal Schönes Atmosphäre

Ix kool

4.7

4.7 (367)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Cozumel

About the restaurant

Ix-Kool (in Spanish Milpa) represents life through ancestral times; this concept will delight us with an explosion of flavors and textures in each of its foods, representing the freshness and innovation of the Mayan culture through the years, without losing sight of its origins and the incredible seasoning of its dishes through time.

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AllisonVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Exceptional - would definitely recommend. Try the Lima soup

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Experience

Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel

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