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IL Splendido / Italian Mediterranean Restaurant - IL SPLENDIDO, San José del Cabo, BCS

IL SPLENDIDO

4.7
4.7
50 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Il Splendido offers an authentic Italian culinary experience in Palmilla Dunes. Our restaurant combines an elegant, welcoming atmosphere with a carefully crafted menu that showcases traditional Italian flavors, from fresh pastas and select seafood to exquisite cuts of meat and Italian classics. In each dish, our Chef Alexis Palacios captures the essence of Italian cuisine using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Perfect for romantic dinners, special celebrations, or exclusive events, Il Splendido is the ideal place to create unforgettable moments.






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What 50 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baja California Sur

    Good for business meals

  • Baja California Sur

    Italian

  • San José del Cabo

    Good for business meals

  • San José del Cabo

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • San José del Cabo

    Great for fine wines

  • San José del Cabo

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
IL Splendido offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "phenomenal food," "exceptional service," and a "beautiful setting." The contemporary Italian menu shines with dishes like Osso Bucco, lasagna, and beef carpaccio. Despite some pasta critiques, the "excellent wine list" and engaging staff create a welcoming atmosphere. A gem worth visiting!

50 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    Sacramento9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian food. Great ambiance and service. Easy to find and park. Great location. We had the lasagne and started with the burrata salad with heirloom tomatoes. Highly recommend.

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  2. Valerie VIP

    Minneapolis67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our great experiences with two different dinners (one with 6 of us) started with the wonderful hostess. Our server, Karla, was so attentive to our needs and lots of fun. The bread, beet salad, pear salad, ravioli, beef short ribs, and chicken fettuccine were all outstanding. Splitting an entree works great. There was live music playing softly that added so much to the ambience. we highly recommend!

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  3. ALEJANDRA

    Denver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice place. It was a little empty the night we were there, but it feels like it has a nice ambiance. The food was great and the service even better.

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  4. richard VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding from the quality of food, exceptional service, and large wine selection. We’ve eaten here several times and will continue to do so on our travels to the area. 

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  5. Mary

    Oklahoma City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this new restaurant. The food is delicious -There is something for everyone!! The service is excellent. A new found treasure in San Jose.

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  6. Diane VIP

    Boise96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! The service was very good as well, very attentive. The shrimp and the sirloin steak were perfectly cooked and the flavors were yummy! We sat outside, not much of a view but was still nice. We also had the Caesar salad, grilled mixed veggies and the brussel sprouts. We were asked if we wanted bread, got it and then were charged for it! That was a little bit of a deception I thought. We will go back however

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  7. Harry

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Valentine's Dinner. Beautiful setting and amazing food and wine.

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  8. Martha VIP

    Baja California6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit to this restaurant, and we had a fantastic evening. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and we enjoyed the live music. The wine list is extensive and enhances the experience nicely. The food was good; I particularly loved the Beef Carpaccio. I wasn't too thrilled about the carbonara I had—it was decent but lacked that punch of flavor. I recommend this place for any evening; I also appreciate its location.

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  9. Robert

    Houston48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My pasta and meatball dish was just ok. The lasagna was excellent. If we go back that’s what I’ll be getting. The shrimp bisque that was off menu was great as was the bread basket.

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  10. Cheryl VIP

    San Francisco39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicioso. Delizioso. Délicieux. Oishii. Köstlich. Whichever language you choose, Il Splendido is delicious! Wonderful contemporary Italian cuisine. Ambience and service is perfection. The beef carpaccio is so beautifully presented you don’t want to eat it but trust me you will and it will melt in your mouth with a delicate texture and flavors that make you close your eyes and smile. The pomodoro is fresh and vibrant. The pastas are perfectly cooked. The mixologists are in a league of their own. Sit. Eat. Repeat. That’s what I will be doing. Mangia!

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IL SPLENDIDO is rated 4.7 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for IL SPLENDIDO

CARRETERA TRANSPENINSULAR KM 27.5 PALMILLAS, LOCAL 8 SAN JOSE DEL CABO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, San José del Cabo, BCS 23400

Additional information

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  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alexis Palacios
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