Suggestion for Italian Restaurant? - Page 4

StewartG · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by diogeron

There was also a mediocre Italian place right next to or in the same building as Sacbe but it closed. No great loss. Haven't eaten at John Gray's but have heard good things about it. Babe's is a nice place and I'm glad they are in Playa because it's fun, but it's not authentic Thai food. The food is too bland for my taste. There is a Thai place up on Constituyentes where I've been twice, and it's fine, but not great.

Loved John Gray's, but a couple of things were slightly overcooked.

I don't think of Babe's as "authentic" Thai, but more like a fun/fusion/tasty place to eat. They have a style all their own, and I like it.

StewartG · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by sahagman

I have read about John Gray's Place first of all where is it located? What do you consider expansive? What kind of cuisine do they have

John Grey's is on Calle Corazon, about 75 feet west of 5th Ave. Kelli and I ate there on our last trip TWICE and had very good meals. (BTW, its very unusual that we would eat twice in the same place on any one trip except HC de Monterey which we will usually hit three or four times.) Our total bill for two appetizers, two entrees, an order of garlic bread and a bottle of wine was right at $100 U.S.

The type of food is just mixed modern. For example, we had gorgonzola pork loin and rack of lamb with fig sauce on one visit, and macaroni and cheese with truffle oil and duck the other night. Very much worth a visit, IMHO.

StewartG · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by synestere

Zocalo is long gone ............. good food but just too pricey for Playa .

And that was a complete damn shame. That place was GREAT!!!

I have a feeling Paul will end up having been just a little bit before his time. I think Zocolo is the direction in which Playa is heading, I think Paul just got there a year or two before everyone else could catch up!

angelhouston819 · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by StewartG

And that was a complete damn shame. That place was GREAT!!!

I have a feeling Paul will end up having been just a little bit before his time. I think Zocolo is the direction in which Playa is heading, I think Paul just got there a year or two before everyone else could catch up!

i totally agree with you!! Zocola was one of my favs in Playa. the service was always fabulous and the food was soooooo yummy. wish i had that lamb shank with the truffle infused mashed potatoes right about now.

A'

StewartG · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by angelhouston819

i totally agree with you!! Zocola was one of my favs in Playa. the service was always fabulous and the food was soooooo yummy. wish i had that lamb shank with the truffle infused mashed potatoes right about now.

A'

Giiiirrrrrrrlll.... Did you skip lunch today?

angelhouston819 · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by StewartG

Giiiirrrrrrrlll.... Did you skip lunch today?

as a matter of fact, i did. woke up this morning and had a pretty hearty breakfast. thinking i might go catch a meal over at this really good mexican restaurant along with some top shelf margaritas. you and Kelli available???

A'

StewartG · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by angelhouston819

as a matter of fact, i did. woke up this morning and had a pretty hearty breakfast. thinking i might go catch a meal over at this really good mexican restaurant along with some top shelf margaritas. you and Kelli available???

A'

You know we would love to!!! I feel the same way about you that I posted about Shammy the other night - we're so bummed that you aren't a neighbor!

Can't drink tonight anyway though - I'm going diving in the morning in San Marcos (up at 5am for the drive!)

Sue · 07-24-2006

la famiglia!!!!!! We went there one night, and ended up going back the following night, and then the following night after that!!!!!

For anywhere between $50-$75 pesos, you pick your pasta, then pick your sauce, and you get a giant dish of freshly made pasta with fantastic sauce. And they give you a generous helping of freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping! The pizzas are fantastic, too. We ordered one once and brought half back to the hotel, put it in the fridge, and ate the rest the next afternoon.

mil12177 · 07-31-2006

Il Baretto is definitely at the top of the list. When we were living in Playa we would go 4-5 times per week. And it's a great bargain. The arrabiata sauce is amazing!

Doris · 08-03-2006

Just got back a few days ago and had one of our best meals at an Italian restaurant next door to Mannys beer garden. I think the name of it was Makkaroni. It was awsome!!! And very inexpensive. A must see on your trip.

StewartG · 08-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Doris

Just got back a few days ago and had one of our best meals at an Italian restaurant next door to Mannys beer garden. I think the name of it was Makkaroni. It was awsome!!! And very inexpensive. A must see on your trip.

Jscarbor's brother and his then brand new wife ate there in June and said it was fabulous. I walked past it a couple of times and never saw anyone in it, but you are the SECOND person to rave about it. I usually don't eat much Italian, but I may have to put this place on "the list." Thanks for the heads up!

Bluespicker · 10-10-2006

Damn....my list for places to eat is getting longer and longer! I don't know if can hit them all in two weeks but I'm gonna give it my best shot!

Anna Tortuga · 12-13-2006

a very good Italian restaurant, especially for fish, is LA SIESTA, on 1.a Norte between 12 and 16 north street ( next to phantom divers). They also have wood oven for pizza, but fish is the big deal...they also make paella, which is not very Italian, but ecellent!!!

bootsy6 · 03-15-2007

My favorite is Giallo Limone on 5th & calle 28. They make fresh pasta every day (hand made) and have different specials everyday. Massimo& Veronika are wonderful owners of the establishment, and fun people to party with

jwp0077 · 03-15-2007

I don’t know the name of the best Italian food I have had in Playa del Carmen, but I know where it is – small street front place just West of Manne’s Biergarten on calle 4 between Ave. 10 and 15.
I have eaten there a few times; on every occasion more than half the customers were Italian - I reckon they know quality Italian food ?

07-24-2006	#53 (permalink)
Sue añejo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,468	la famiglia!!!!!! We went there one night, and ended up going back the following night, and then the following night after that!!!!! For anywhere between $50-$75 pesos, you pick your pasta, then pick your sauce, and you get a giant dish of freshly made pasta with fantastic sauce. And they give you a generous helping of freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping! The pizzas are fantastic, too. We ordered one once and brought half back to the hotel, put it in the fridge, and ate the rest the next afternoon.

07-31-2006	#54 (permalink)
mil12177 lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 19	Il Baretto is definitely at the top of the list. When we were living in Playa we would go 4-5 times per week. And it's a great bargain. The arrabiata sauce is amazing!

08-03-2006	#55 (permalink)
Doris beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jackson, MS ......for now! Posts: 467	Just got back a few days ago and had one of our best meals at an Italian restaurant next door to Mannys beer garden. I think the name of it was Makkaroni. It was awsome!!! And very inexpensive. A must see on your trip.

10-10-2006	#57 (permalink)
Bluespicker añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rural Mankato,Minnesota Posts: 2,657	Damn....my list for places to eat is getting longer and longer! I don't know if can hit them all in two weeks but I'm gonna give it my best shot!

12-13-2006	#58 (permalink)
Anna Tortuga añejo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: playa del carmen...urgh Posts: 4,353	a very good Italian restaurant, especially for fish, is LA SIESTA, on 1.a Norte between 12 and 16 north street ( next to phantom divers). They also have wood oven for pizza, but fish is the big deal...they also make paella, which is not very Italian, but ecellent!!!

03-15-2007	#59 (permalink)
bootsy6 very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: moose jaw Posts: 26	My favorite is Giallo Limone on 5th & calle 28. They make fresh pasta every day (hand made) and have different specials everyday. Massimo& Veronika are wonderful owners of the establishment, and fun people to party with

03-15-2007	#60 (permalink)
jwp0077 way into it Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 204	I don’t know the name of the best Italian food I have had in Playa del Carmen, but I know where it is – small street front place just West of Manne’s Biergarten on calle 4 between Ave. 10 and 15. I have eaten there a few times; on every occasion more than half the customers were Italian - I reckon they know quality Italian food ?

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