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Tramonto

Name: Tramonto
Address: Km. 48 Carretera Cancún Vidanta Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo 77710 Mexico, AW
Price range: Fine Dining
Rating: 4.7

★★★★½4.7 out of 5 · 282 reviews

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Tramonto is a $$$$ italian & fine dining upscale restaurant in Playa del Carmen rated 4.7/5 by 282 TripAdvisor reviewers; reservations recommended.

About

Tramonto is a fine-dining spot tucked inside the Vidanta complex along the highway south of Playa del Carmen. The 4.9 service rating is the tell — this is the kind of room where the staff knows the menu backward and can pace a meal without hovering. The food scores match (4.7), and the atmosphere rating suggests they've committed to the setting, which matters when you're asking fine-dining prices this far from the beach. The value subrating sits at 4.3, lower than the others but still respectable for the category. That gap usually means people understand what they're paying for but feel it. If you're already at Vidanta or want a composed meal without driving into Playa proper, it works. Just know you're trading convenience and a controlled environment for the spontaneity of the Fifth Avenue scene. Reservations are a good idea — the review count is modest, but the ratings are tight enough that word travels.

At a glance

Area: Playa del Carmen
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●●
Reservation required: ✓
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: italian
fine dining
Dietary options: —

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