Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated 05 October 2026

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

Ryoshi - Cancun

4.8

4.8 (728)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Cancún

About the restaurant

A JAPANESE EXTENDED EXPERIENCE Ryoshi® is a restaurant-bar that expands new creativity and flavors from the Japanese, Asian and international high-cuisine based on entrées, exclusive dishes, and premium quality nigiris.

At Ryoshi®, we’re honored to have received the Six Star Diamond Award in 2021, an event that has marked a unique milestone in Mexico. We are the first restaurant group and international level culinary concept in the country according to the AAHS.

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Tracy

Dined on 18 Sept 2026

Menus a little confusing for us but, the food was outstanding. The entertainment was a treat.

Nicoletta - Cancun

4.6

4.6 (1328)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Nicoletta brings Italian cuisine to life through a contemporary approach that preserves its traditions and authentic flavors.
Its carefully crafted menu, refined atmosphere and Piccolitos Kid's Club come together to create a complete experience designed for every member of the family.

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Jeff

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing as always! This is a must when in Cancun! Our group dined there twice! I highly recommend the Wagyu Meatballs for an appetizer. The Tableside Fettuccine Alfredo is amazing, I recommend adding their crispy chicken breast to it. The gnocchi ragu is also a must. Make your reservation you won't be disappointed.

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4.6

4.6 (305)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

Holbox

About the restaurant

Restaurant • Bar • Open daily from 17:00 - 24:00 h • Mystic jungle mixed with a perfect experience of authentic flavors #ByGrupoBasico #GetIntoTheJungle

Piedrasanta: these crystalline energy pieces are tools that help our mind connect with our body.
Based on local kitchen, we pay tribute to culture and biodiversity of the Mexican territory, exploring real familiar flavors. We mix ancestral and modern culinary techniques.
Every corner of Piedrasanta was built by local artisans, showing the genuine Mexican wit and talent.

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chantelGold

Dined on 16 June 2026

Excellent food and amazing service. Best mexican food we have ever had. Very creative and fresh food made a huge difference. Highly recommend coming here. Will definitely be back.

Funky Geisha Cancún

4.6

4.6 (1119)

MXN310 to MXN500

Asian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Funky Geisha Cancún blends Japanese and Thai cooking in Bohemian Square, by Nichupté Lagoon. The arrival winds through mangroves before opening onto a deck above the water, with a mystical setting that becomes livelier after dark. Expect sushi, nigiri, curries, maki and noodles, plus cocktails built around Asian ingredients and vegan options. It works well for date nights, birthdays, groups and celebrations looking for Asian food, a DJ-led atmosphere and live entertainment.

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Antonio

Dined on 13 Aug 2026

Beautiful restaurant and great service! The manager greeted us and our server was very proactive with us. The food was tasty but we did wait awhile for each course which was strange because the restaurant wasn’t that busy on a Wednesday night. The whole aesthetic and design of the restaurant was amazing.

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Experience

The Vegan Experience at Funky Geisha

Experience

Wok & Spice Thai Nights Experience

Experience

Romantic Champagne Experience at Funky Geisha

La Laguna - Fairmont

4.6

4.6 (81)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Located in the AAA 5 Diamond Fairmont Mayakoba resort in Riviera Maya, La Laguna offers a relaxed ambiance with buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner either indoors or on the terrace overlooking magnificent mangroves and navigable water canals. The restaurant features La Laguna Lounge, a casual area ideal to relax and refresh with friends and family.

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PenziGold

Dined on 16 Aug 2026

Big shoutout to Manager Daniela who really went above and beyond for our dinner! Many thanks!!!

Alux Restaurante

4.6

4.6 (2397)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Alux is a restaurant inside a natural cave. A unique place to enjoy a magical evening. The creation and formation of the cave is ancient. In this environment of true underground palaces decorated with unique stalactites and stalagmites you can enjoy a natural spectacle. With a capacity of more than 250 guests, our cavern has various environments designed for you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, all accompanied by our haute cuisine and mixology that distinguishes us in this region of the Riviera Maya.

Service only for dinners. À la carte service. Entry with reservation. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Kitchen closes at 11:00 pm. Payments are accepted with Cash, Credit and Debit Card AMEX, MasterCard and Visa. Children welcome. Smoking area. There is no corkage.

Minimum consumption $1,000.00 pesos per person.

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scott

Dined on 23 Sept 2026

I made my reservation ahead of time before traveling from the states. We were seated in a quiet separate chamber from the crowd for our honeymoon. Amazing experience. I always have to remember food in other countries is cooked with less salt that US. With that in mind, I would do the tasting experience again. The Zero Alcohol drinks were quite good as we do not drink alcohol. I loved hearing the small history of each tasting and the waiter was gracious in his answering of follow up questions. The cave also had a couple bats flying around inside chambers, a ritual table from the original Alux Tribe who occupied the cave and a small waterfall and “cenote”. We were encouraged to walk around and explore the cave after our meal. 5* experience

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Experience

Eternal Flavors Experience - Once in a Lifetime🍷

Experience

ALUX BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE🎈🎂

Experience

UNFORGETTABLE ROMANTIC NIGHT🌹🎷

Harry's Steakhouse & Raw Bar | Playa del Carmen

4.5

4.5 (1367)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

At Harry’s Playa del Carmen, every detail of our culinary offering is designed to deliver an exceptional dining experience. We take pride in offering a selection of some of the finest cuts of meat in the world, including exclusive options such as Kobe beef, Australian Jack’s Creek, and USDA Prime, alongside the finest seafood. Each cut is carefully selected and prepared with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every bite meets the highest standards of quality.

The experience continues at Harry’s Bar, where signature drinks and mixology set the tone for the evening, with live music every weekend.

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Dan

Dined 7 days ago

We celebrated my birthday with 2 other couples and we all highly recommend Harry's in Playa del Carmen. We live in Puerto Morelos and will bring all of our visitors to Harry's in the future. We ate at a Michelin star restaurant the night before and Harry's was so much better. The staff was spectacular; the food was delicious and we loved every aspect of our experience!

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4.5

4.5 (255)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Enjoy a special night in our Italian cuisine restaurant, where you can taste exquisite artisan dishes, pizzas prepared in a stone oven and a select wine list.

We recommend our variety of pastas, Bacoli salad, octopus carpaccio, spinach cannelloni and ricotta cheese, Bolognese lasagna and tiramisu for dessert.

*Pre-reservation. Dress code: formal casual

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Brian

Dined 3 days ago

My caprese and lasagna was fantastic and the service from my waitress was even better.

Mar-Bella Fish Market- Puerto Morelos

4.4

4.4 (155)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Morelos

About the restaurant

Mar-bella es un fishmarket que presenta un formato nuevo de como disfrutar de la alta calidad de los frutos del mar con sus sabores originales, en un ambiente de libertad.

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RobertGold

Dined on 24 Aug 2026

Very good seafood . Many choices the hogfish with garlic was excellent and the lobster fried rich was great ! Expensive

Saffron - Mayakoba

4.3

4.3 (28)

MXN500 and over

Thai

Playa del Carmen

About the restaurant

A Journey to Thailand’s Flavors

Allow yourself to be transported by authentic Thai flavors as you immerse yourself in an atmosphere unlike any other. Saffron, our signature restaurant, will place you on a dreamlike deck perched above the Mayakoba waterways, providing the ideal ambiance to envelop your senses.

Ingredient quality and passion for tradition are at the core of every dish at Saffron, interpreted with exquisite modern techniques and attention to detail by our culinary team.

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John

Dined on 13 Sept 2026

Fantastic date place and the place is very beautiful

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