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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
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Ranked #23 of 443 restaurants in Cancun
Cuisines: Italian, Fusion
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Description: Locanda Paolo, Italian Fusion Ristorante. We are a family run restaurant that just celebrated its 23rd Anniversary. Proud to be a Downtown Restaurant.. we provide service to both locals and turists. The experience of visiting Locanda Paolo is never the same. Owners are on site and greet, serve, recommend and cook for you. We are a small and discreet restaurant. We like keeping it like that!! Let Paolo and his nephew Albert help you personalize your own meal. "Food for the soul made with the Heart"
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Georgetown, Guyana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My husband and I celebrated our son's Christening at Paolo's. The service and food were amazing. We were allowed to chose a menu and we were not disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant who is in the mood for authentic italian cuisine.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Being an hotelier, that loves good food, I am very pleased with Locanda Paolo. Paolo is the perfect host and you can go there 100 times, he will always have something very special to offer you, so you can never get bored of his menu or dishes. I have met Paolo years ago when myself I was also an Executive... More

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Sharon, Connecticut
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40 reviews 40 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

My husband and I had dinner here based on all the great reviews. It did not disappoint! We were greeted and seated right away. We spoke with the manager in English who helped us come up with the perfect menu for our dinners. The glass of wine with my dinner was the best of our trip! We were seated next... More

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Albany New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Looking at other reviews, we see other people's comments on Sr Paolo's direct involvement in the restaurant. For sure, that's what will get us back to Locando Paolo again if we visit Cancun. Seeing someone personally care about you being there is awesome. I wouldn't say that staff was hovering - they are there to meet your every need! It's... More

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Castleton On Hudson, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Worst meal ever in Cancun for four of us who come to winter here. Bread appetizer was cold and presented in a sloppy manner. Caesar salad romaine leaves were brown with overloaded dressing. House salad was just OK but not anything special. The three boquinetti were fresh fish but the sauce was definitely oversalted, ruining the fish taste. The lone... More

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Troy, MI
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This is real Italian - homemade pasta, wonderful and innovative menu choices and a host from Italy, Paolo, who tells you the specials for the night. The wine list is good and the food is delicious. Our only comment is that the staff was a bit too eager to clear our plates - a lot of hovering over us -... More

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New York City, New York
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43 reviews 43 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013 via mobile

Loconto Paolos a true Italian resturant in the middle of Mexico ? That's right Cancun has been known for world renown Resturants for over a decade , ever since people discovered this area the demand for quality food has been at the forefront of Resturants trying to pull in those dollars . And there is a big demand for 4... More

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Sutton, Massachusetts
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34 reviews 34 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We have never been disappointed in Loconto Paolos. Great food and Sr. Paolo always makes us feel like family. Look forward to next year. If you don't see what you want on the menu he will make it for you. Just ask and he will try to make it to order.

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Lincolnshire
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32 reviews 32 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

When Paola himself walked over to take our order, and told us to forget the menu, here are the items he was preparing tonight, we knew the meal would be special. Other than the lasagna and canneloni nothing was pre-prepared. He made sure our wine was well matched and that our service was ideal. The yellow tail carpaccio was outstanding... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Having visited this restaurant annually for the past 8 years I can only say it maintains its excellence without exception. The ambience is warm and inviting. Food is fresh and presented beautifully. Service is exemplary without hovering. Favors tantalize the senses. Paolo welcomes you like an old friend and is more than willing to customize your order. Every course brings... More

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