Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Rating8.1
Rating9.2Six specialty à la carte restaurants (Italian, Mexican, Mexican street food, Asian fusion, and buffet) plus a pizza kitchen, beachfront casual dining, and two beach clubs anchor the dining program. The reservation system for the specialty restaurants is the most problematic operational aspect of the resort — book as early as the resort allows (up to 7 days in advance) and use the Emotions concierge if you're in that tier. Casa Bella buffet with its themed dinner nights is the more reliable alternative.
La Pergola Mexican restaurant at Marival Emotions Resort
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Amalfi Italian restaurant at Marival Emotions Resort
Courtesy of Marival Hotels / Accor
Capriccio Beach Club dining at Marival Emotions Resort
Courtesy of Marival Hotels / Accor
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalfi | Included | ||
| Capriccio | Additional charge | ||
| Casa Bella Restaurant | Included | ||
| Cesar Night Club | Included | ||
| La Bamba | Included | ||
| La Palapa | Included | ||
| La Pérgola | Included | ||
| Las Palomas | Included | ||
| M&M Martini Bar | Included | ||
| Mai Tai | Additional charge | ||
| Mirabel Bar | Included | ||
| Miramar | Included | ||
| Outdoor Piano Bar | Included | ||
| Piazzetta Dei Forni | Included | ||
| Room Service | Additional charge | ||
| Silk | Included | ||
| Volare | Included |
Italian
Italian à la carte — the most consistently praised specialty restaurant on property. Pasta, risotto, and Italian preparations in an elegant setting. One of the harder dinner reservations to secure.
Signature dishes: Traditional lasagna, Tiramisu
Mexican specialty
Mexican specialty à la carte in a colonial-inspired setting. Traditional Mexican cuisine rather than the street food approach — formal Mexican dining with regional preparations.
Signature dishes: Exquisite dishes from various regions of Mexico
Mexican street-food inspired, Surf and Turf, International
Mexican street food–inspired à la carte ('Cocina de Barrio'). More casual than Las Palomas — antojitos, market food, and street-market flavors in an outdoor setting.
Signature dishes: Traditional Eggs Benedict, Assortment of specialty omelets, Made-to-order sandwiches
Asian fusion (Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai)
Pan-Asian fusion covering Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisines. The broadest flavor range of any specialty restaurant on property — useful for guests who want Asian options without committing to a single cuisine style.
Signature dishes: Creative dishes, Signature cocktails
International Buffet
International buffet for all meal periods. Praised for variety and the themed dinner nights — Mexican night, Italian night, and similar formats are specifically recommended by returning guests. The outdoor patio eating area is quieter than the main dining room, where noise levels are consistently noted as high.
Signature dishes: Mexican Fiesta theme night dishes, Tex-Mex theme night dishes, Asian theme night dishes
Artisanal Pizza, Snacks, Salad bar
Poolside artisanal pizza kitchen under the palms. Casual and no-reservation format — one of the easiest dining options on property.
Signature dishes: Brick oven pizza
Snacks (Burgers, Hot dogs, Pizzas)
Oceanfront casual spot for burgers, tacos, and snacks. The beach-adjacent setting makes this the practical lunch option for guests who don't want to leave the beachfront zone.
Signature dishes: Burgers, Hot dogs, Pizzas, Refreshing cocktails
Bar (Margaritas, Martinis)
Rooftop terrace bar with sunset ocean views. The best cocktail setting on property for the evening view — specialty martinis and premium spirits.
Signature dishes: Margaritas, Martinis
Lobby bar
Sophisticated lobby bar with an ocean-view terrace. Pre-dinner drinks in the most architecturally polished bar setting.
Signature dishes: Mixology options
Open-Air Lobby Bar
Open-air lobby bar with nightly live music and a dance floor. The primary evening social venue — mixology program and live entertainment make this the after-dinner destination.
Signature dishes: Exquisite mixology options
Pool-side bar
Swim-up pool bar with tropical drinks and snacks. One of two swim-up options — useful for guests who want drinks without leaving the pool.
Signature dishes: Tropical drinks
Pool-side bar
Second swim-up pool bar with tropical drinks. Distributes the swim-up bar crowd so both bars stay manageable.
Signature dishes: Tropical drinks
Disco / Bar
Disco bar with a live DJ. Included in the all-inclusive rate — the primary late-night venue for guests who want to dance.
Bar
Outdoor bar with a sophisticated pace — drinks in a refined setting without the nightclub energy. Good for guests who want a late evening drink at a slower tempo.
Casual cuisine, Local delights, Delicatessen
Beach club experience — casual seaside dining. Note that beach club access for Mai Tai may carry additional terms separate from the standard all-inclusive; confirm at check-in.
Beach Club
Second beach club with a unique seaside dining approach. Same beach club caveat as Mai Tai — confirm inclusion details at check-in.
Various resort restaurants selection
Nominal service charge applies — confirm the exact cost at check-in. Room service is not fully included in the all-inclusive rate here, which differs from many competitor properties.