Italy in Tulum, Mexico.
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If you too are a foodie, you can take our word for it: your palate will never get bored in Tulum.
For such a small town, it’s incredible how many culinary traditions find expression here and are being represented. From the Asian to the Middle Eastern, from the Mexican to the Mediterranean. You name it.
There is one tradition in particular - apart from the local one, obviously - which is very dear to us at Jashita: the Italian one. And that’s because - for those who didn’t know - Jashita was born from the love of a visionary and passionate Italian family.
Like all Italians, we tend to get homesick pretty quickly and, no matter where we are in the world, we start searching for places that remind us of our beautiful country and its mouthwatering food. Luckily for us, a piece of Italy can easily be found in almost every neighborhood of Tulum.
Pandano Restaurant at Jashita. We will begin from what we know best: our in-house restaurant Pandano.
Pandano’s passion for Italy comes from its very owner and founder, Italian just like the owners of the boutique hotel where it is located - in Soliman Bay, only a few kilometers north of Tulum. In this beachfront and candle-lit restaurant, the magic happened when the hands of a Mexican chef mastered a grandma’s recipe for homemade pasta. Ravioli, gnocchi, and fettuccine are freshly prepared every night in a little wooden kart, where all guests can take a peek and get inspired. As we always like to say: there is a “before- and an after- Pandano’s Pasta”.
Personal recommendation: Homemade Ravioli with Ricotta and Spinaches.
Acqua E Farina. If you find yourself in Tulum Town suddenly craving Italian food, we cannot recommend you enough to try Acqua E Farina. This little trattoria, located in the heart of Av. Satélite will instantly make you feel like you are teleported to a small Italian town. Down to earth and authentic, Acqua E Farina offers a great variety of pasta and other delicious main courses.
Personal recommendation: Rigatoni all’ Amatriciana.
Pizza Papi. It is quite unusual for Italians to recommend a non-traditional pizzeria but, for Pizza Papi, we have to make an exception. Their pizza is Neapolitan style, their dough is a 24-hour ferment sourdough, and their oven is wood-fired. So what is so unconventional about this pizza, you may wonder? It is entirely vegan. Pizza Papi is Tulum's first 100% plant-based pizzeria, perfectly merging Tulum’s trend for healthy and sustainable dining, with Italy’s excellence and attention to quality. This delicious and guilt-free pizza combines, into one plate, our cravings for Italy and our love for Tulum.
Personal recommendation: Spicy Coconut Pizza.