Dolce Vita

What to order

Dolce Vita is the adults-only Italian specialty at Barceló Maya Riviera — handmade pastas, traditional mains, and a relaxed romantic atmosphere with outdoor seating. Reservations required; semi-formal dress. A quieter, more intimate experience than the teppanyaki restaurants — good counter-programming if you want a longer, slower dinner rather than a show.

• Caprese salad
  The starter to lead with — fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil; sets the Italian tone and is consistently executed well.
• Spaghetti with meat sauce
  The accessible main — properly done with housemade sauce; a reliable anchor dish for guests who want straightforward Italian.
• Veal osso bucco
  The standout main — slow-braised and rich; the most ambitious preparation on the menu and worth planning a night around.
• Risotto
  Well-executed for an all-inclusive setting; ask the server which variation is running that evening before ordering.
• Tiramisu
  The dessert to end on — properly layered and not overly sweet; the right finish to an Italian dinner.

Menu reflects classic Italian preparations; dishes may vary seasonally.