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Ritratto D'Italia

Name: Ritratto D'Italia
Address: Carretera Cancún - Playa del Carmen, Lotes 1 - 5 Manzana 5, Super Manzana 12, Ocean Coral & Turquesa, Puerto Morelos Quintana Roo 77580 Mexico, AW
Rating: 4.1

★★★★☆4.1 out of 5 · 7 reviews

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italian

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Ritratto D'Italia is a $$ italian casual restaurant in Puerto Morelos rated 4.1/5 by 7 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Ritratto D'Italia is the Italian restaurant inside Ocean Coral & Turquesa, an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Morelos. The location puts you between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, close to the coast but tucked into the resort property rather than on the main highway strip. The 4.1 overall rating from seven reviews sits oddly against the subratings—food, value, service, and atmosphere all clock in at 1.0 out of 5. That split usually means a small sample size or polarized experiences. The overall score suggests some guests found it acceptable, but the categorical scores say the opposite. It's hard to know which version you'll get. If you're staying at the resort and it's included in your plan, expect an Italian menu in a hotel dining room. If you're not already on the property, the ratings make it tough to recommend a special trip.

At a glance

Area: Puerto Morelos
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: italian
Dietary options: —

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