La Nave

This is probably my favoritenplace in Tulum. I ate pasta carbonara and my wife lasagna it was. The service was great.

Surprisingly good Italian in Tulum town. Pizza has a thin crust and is reasonably authentic, especially for Mexico. The grilled veggies were excellent, perfectly prepared. The carbonara was spot on with perfect flavor and al dented texture. They have several homemade pastas which we didn’t try along with a full seafood menu which we also did not try. Enough variety and quality to satisfy a group. Large portions. Excellent service. Skip the mix to salad. We would definitely return.

Breakfast is okay. Nothing special. I got the crepes with maple sauce with was great but the portion is so small. The OJ and eggs my boyfriend got was mediocre. Nothing special.

Had a very nice Italian dinner here last night. Bruschetta app, 2 glasses of Italian wine, a pizza, a calzone and a cappuccino for around equivalent of $ 30 usd. Everything was very good, for Italian food in Mexico. Recommend this place if you are looking for a nice dinner of something other than Mexican food. It’s on the main drag through tulum on the right side if you are heading south.

A great option if you want a break from all of the delicious seafood and Mexican dishes in Tulum. Actually, there are quite a few very high quality Italian places in town for some reason, and La Nave is definitely on that list.
I had the pomodoro salad, which at first glance looked like it was going to be quite boring as it was just a bunch of sliced tomatoes, some oregano, and sliced onions on top. But the tomatoes were so fresh and delicious that it really took the salad above and beyond!
I also had the Contadina pizza without the sausage (as I don’t eat pork), and even without the meat it was quite tasty. It’s a crispy thin crust so it’s not a gut bomb. And the best part… the prices are nice and low, especially compared to some of the overpriced places along the beach.
Definitely head to La Nave if you’re in the mood for a pizza fiesta!

Pretty good meal and good service. Located right in downtown Tulum. We started with the beef carpaccio. It was excellent! We had the caprese… blahhh, penne ala vodka. simple but delicious and the hand made linguini with lobster… tasty but would try something different next time. We would come back.

We got pretty lucky wandering into this place after a really long bike ride trying to find a different restaurant and giving up. The service was very cheerful and quick, and the food was good for Italian in Mexico. There seemed to be a mix of locals and tourists dining here, and the locals seemed to be familiar with the waitstaff, which is always a good sign and adds to a pleasant atmosphere. We had the margarita pizza and the gnocchi sorrentina. My gnocchi was good but a bit heavy. My friend had the pizza, which I assume was pretty good considering she finished the entire thing herself. Prices won’t break the bank if you split a pizza and a side, but even with two rather larger entrees given the size of girls we are, plus two pineapple waters, the bill came out to under 20/​person.
There was also a cute performance by a young woman crooning along with her acoustic guitar, but not sure if this was specific to la nave or if she makes the rounds at all the restaurants.

Si quieren probar comida italiana en Tulum este restaurante es una buena opción, la lasagna es deliciosa, además de tener un excelente servicio, la atmósfera de tulum es perfecta para disfrutar una cena por la tarde o noche en Tulum y qué mejor que con un platillo italiano.

Wonderfully priced with amazing coffee selections. We have been here twice for breakfast now because it is so tasty. The people who work here are friendly and funny… They seem to have fun. Get the Maya coffee… Ice cream in hot coffee is delicious. The eggs and hot cakes are also good.

This place was a very pleasant surprise while visiting Tulum. Wonderful pizza, pasta, lasagna. High quality ingredients and large plates for a great value. The place was very busy both times that we went, the waitors were hustling around and doing a great job. One of the best places to eat in Tulum.