Jade Aubrecht
Canova Cantina delivered an amazing Italian dining experience. The food was high quality, beautifully prepared, and full of flavour, with very reasonable prices for Tulum. The service was outstanding—our server even offered bug spray, which no other place did. Sitting in the garden, we didn’t get a single bug bite all night. Incredible food, thoughtful service, and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.
… moreChris Saunders
Food was very good! Perfect place for a romantic date night or just a fancy place to eat. Food was a little pricy but that’s to be expected. We spent 1100 pesos for 2 appetizers, 1 pizza, a beer and a gin cocktail.
… moreShadi Ramos
Delicious food lasagna plini spinach vieiras and you have to try de panacotta dessert. The prices are great fast service
… moreKAI
Canova is such a wonderful surprise, and I’m so glad I’ve rediscovered it.
I first went years ago and somehow didn’t make it part of my regular rotation, but recently my neighbor — who loves this place — brought me back, and I’ve now been twice. Each experience has been exceptional. Most recently, I brought a friend visiting from out of town, and she has not stopped talking about it. She actually wanted to go back again before the end of her vacation, which says a lot.
The service is truly outstanding — warm, attentive, and professional without ever feeling rushed or overbearing. In a destination like Mexico, where prices can be inflated, Canova is incredibly refreshing: you get real quality at a fair, reasonable price.
The atmosphere is lovely. The garden setting is beautiful, the music is great, and everything feels relaxed yet refined. Even the details stand out — the Prosecco is delicious (I’m still meaning to ask which bottle it is).
All around, Canova does an excellent job. Food, service, value, and ambiance all come together seamlessly. Very well deserved five stars.
… moreDavid Zandi
The food here is amazing. I ordered the steak, and for the first time in a long while, it tasted truly authentic and was cooked to perfection. I got the smoked mashed potatoes as my side, and they were absolutely delicious—you could really taste the freshness. The best part is the price. Considering the often exorbitant prices at restaurants in Tulum, the quality and portion sizes here offer excellent value!
… moreAlexandra Cernat
Great food and amazing service! Loved the vibe and the music as well! Would def recommend!
… moreMichele Visser-Fitton
We spent our Valentine’s evening here at Canova. Lovely garden setting, good service, good food, delicious Aperol spritz.
… moreKatia Spiess
This restaurant is located in the la Veleta section of Tulum, away from the hustle and bustle of the main strip. There were many locals there and the restaurant was absolutely full, whereas neighboring restaurants sat empty. The Italian food was incredible. We enjoyed an arugula salad and two different pizzas. Thin crust and perfect! Fair prices and friendly staff. Don’t miss this gem. We arrived around 7:30 and got one of the last tables. Would recommend making a reservation.
… moreMegan Lipovsky
This restaurant is a MUST every time I am come to Tulum. Their food is nothing short of spectacular, everything I have tried on the menu is delicious, beginning with their starter focaccia. My favorite entré being the river shrimp pasta.
… moreBoris Wertz
Loved CANOVA! It is run by an Italian who moved from Verona to Tulum some 20 years ago. Great atmosphere + food!
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