Our last and final complimentary meal at the all-inclusive resort was a memorable one. We chose to dine at Leonardo, an Italian Restaurant, because the menu looked rather exciting! We cherished every last bite and drop of our delicious meal. We loved that each course was small in size and not too heavy (since we weren’t really hungry after 2 buffet meals!).
We don’t go out to eat very often when we’re at home so this week has been a real treat for us. My next post will be about the non-resort meals we had in our kitchen and on the side of the street 
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The ‘rents started with red wine (the same French wine from the Mexican Restaurant). I ordered a Mojito.
The bread was warm, buttery, and ever so cushy.
I chose the Salmon Tartare for my Primi Piatti. Fresh salmon topped with beetroot foam wrapped in cucumber.
My dad got the Tuna Carpaccio.
My mom got Grilled Pears with Cheese (panela cheese?)
For my salad I got the Capresse: Grilled tomato with mozzarella cheese, accompanied with a basil vinaigrette.
I shared the Veggie Fusilli with my mom.
Despite the small portions, I was getting really full at this point already! I guess the guacamole and chips right before dinner wasn’t such a great idea.
We were only halfway through so I had to make room for more!
My main entree was the Vegetable Musaca: Eggplant, zucchini, and spinach, topped with alfredo and Biscayan sauce. Served with a side of beetroot puree.
My dad got the Surf & Turf
My mom got the Mozzarella Stuffed Pork Loin
We ended the night with cappuccinos and a trio of desserts.
Cheesecake, Tiramisu + Flan
Every dish was exquisite. We were officially stuffed to the brim.
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After dinner, we enjoyed the Dance, Drums & Fire show by the pool.
Instead of taking the bus back to our resort, we walked the 2 miles to help with digestion. Best. idea. ever.
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Our vacation comes to a close tomorrow. I hope you’ve enjoyed following my adventures in Cancun. If not, I’ll be back to regular posting very soon!
I’m off to go enjoy my last few hours in Mexico.
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Tell me about your most memorable vacation…
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Noooo – don’t go! I am still living vicariously
Love this title!!
Perfetto! I would dive right into that tiramisu.
Oh my goshh! The fire show looks mindblowing.
I <3 mojitos – mmm!
ahhhh too bad you have to go! I’ve enjoyed all the lovely pictures- looks like you had a blast!
Hi Allie! I´ve never commented on your blog before (even when I read it daily), well I just wanted to thank you for showing a pretty side of my country- yes, you have a Mexican reader that actually lives in Mexico =)
I am glad that you are enjoing Cancún so much. Don´t miss the chance to visit Xcaret or Xel-ha.
Que te diviertas mucho en el resto de tu viaje!
Cancun looks like sooo much fun – I went to an all inclusive resort with my friends from college last spring in the Dominican Republic and it was so fun and somewhat similar (though your food and drinks look way better)! We also didn’t get to swim with dolphins
What an exquisite dinner!!! First, multiple course menus are always a fantastic experience. It’s like it never ends. And I wish this vacay was never ending for you. What an incredible get away!
wow! what a fun trip!
Oh my goodness, that vegetable entree looks fantastic…it’s a work of art!!
My most memorable vacations have been skiing with the BF, and to Italy with my parents in high school. Both amazing for different reasons…though the Italy one definitely had better food!!
I’m almost excited for you to return to your normal posts so I can stop being so jealous of you haha!
You must be so sad that it’s over though! I bet you’ll miss all this fabulous food. 
It looks live you’ve had a fun trip! Cancun looks amazing.
What do you think about this? I feel like every time I order pasta its ALL pasta (the noodle part) and very little sauce and veggies or whatever topping said pasta comes with… When I make it at home I much prefer a very small amount of pasta in relation to everything else. Your other courses looked sooooooo good!! Who would have thought – Italian food at a Mexican resort?!
Those entrees are so pretty; they’re presented like desserts!
My fav vacation was to Israel with my family
My favorite vacation was Ireland, or the Grand Canyon, or Sanibel Island – I just love ALL vacations! Glad you had such a great time. Happy travels
Allie that food looks incredible!!! And how cool to see that show?!?! What a fun trip
My most memorable vacation was with my whole family out to NYC/DC — it was awful and that is why it was memorable — so not for good reasons
I recently got back from Vegas with Jason — my recap was up this morning
That was definitely a GOOD, memorable vaca.
My most memorable vacation was to Hawaii four years ago. I went for an international swim meet, but my family came too, so it was a great combination.
I’m finally starting to go on vacations (just got back from San Antonio) after years of working full-time. I’ve never been on a family vacation, though… it must be nice!
Such a great title! My most memorable vacation was basically my entire semester abroad in the spring. Then of course there are the ones with family, like when we went to Williamsburg, Virginia but ended up spending the entire week at Busch Gardens… haha
Oh my god that meal looks good!
Allie, I am so, so, so jealous of your trip!! Looks like an absolutely amazing time!
Oh my goodness that food looks amazing! The presentation is beautiful! What a treat!
I had a wonderful time in Mexico, too: Tulum, Cozumel, Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, Chicken Itza and everywhere in between, it was spectacular. Definitely my most memorable vacation!
Oh wow, what a last meal
I really want to get my hands on that tuna carpaccio!
bwt.. your pear recipe has been very popular here, I made it AGAIN yesterday for a dinner party
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