Best Date Night Restaurants in Mexico City
The best spots for a date in CDMX — romantic atmosphere, great food, and a wine list worth lingering over. Curated hidden gems with Gem Scores.
Lotti
"Chef Luc Liebster (ex-Steirereck Vienna, ex-Pujol) named this after his grandmother. Swiss-Mexican in a 1915 Porfirian mansion. One of the most refined new openings of late 2025 — intimate, seasonal, and quietly spectacular."
OMA at Four Seasons
"Only 10 seats. Chef Abraham López presents up to 21 courses of hyper-seasonal omakase at CDMX's most exclusive Japanese counter, with fish flown from Japan and a sake list curated course-by-course."
La Caña
"One of CDMX's most exciting fine dining experiences. Hyper-local ingredients, Michelin-level execution."
Bartola
"High-energy, trendy, Italian-influenced restaurant-bar known for a loud, buzzing atmosphere, elite people-watching, and popular dishes like chicken parm. It blends trendy, broken-cement design with polished service, making it a hotspot for expats and locals."
Gaepan Pocha 개판포차 맥시코
"A Korean pojangmacha (street tent bar) transplanted to Juárez — soju, Korean fried chicken, and the chaotic energy the name "개판" (gaepan) promises. One of the only pocha concepts in CDMX."
Pipicha Santa
"Limited to just 10 diners per seating, with reservations required: the chefs offer a rotating tasting menu featuring seasonal organic ingredients, inspired by contemporary Mexican cuisine. Pipicha—an aromatic Oaxacan herb—sets the tone for the concept."
L'Enfant
"Chef Aram Abisahi hides a French brasserie on the 3rd floor of Casa Prim with a secret rooftop terrace. French technique meets seasonal Mexican ingredients. Time Out called it 'gems hiding on a secret terrace.'"
Recio
""Recio" (bold, strong) names the cooking philosophy — direct, no frills, product-forward. In San Miguel Chapultepec, a neighbourhood quietly building a serious food scene. One to bookmark now."
Funky Lee Speakeasy
"A hidden Japanese sushi speakeasy behind a bookshelf inside restaurant Diego y Yo. Whisper the password to enter a disco-ball jazz den with creative sushi and mezcal cocktails."
Senté
"Highly intimate tasting menu spot — six small, inventive plates that change daily. Squash-burrata tostadas, creative desserts, soul-filled space. $1,000+ MXN/person but worth every peso."
LENEZ
"LENEZ (Bar de vinos) is Juárez's quietly serious wine bar — natural pours, small producers, and an atmosphere that invites staying for one more glass."
Sorbo
""Sorbo" (sip) sets the tempo for this quiet Escandón wine bar — unhurried, good pours, no pretense. The kind of neighborhood spot that rewards showing up with no plans."
Lorenzo
"A small, quiet restaurant in Hipódromo that doesn't need to shout about itself — the name is the confidence of a place that knows what it's doing."
BRNO
"Named after the Czech city — a restaurant in Del Valle doing something genuinely different. The kind of spot that rewards curiosity over convenience."
Marne
"The mejillones with burnt butter, hoja santa and lemon are the best mussels in Roma Norte. The price-to-quality ratio here is genuinely unusual for the area."
biberón
"A small Roma Norte bar that trades on personality — the name (baby bottle) hints at the playful, unpretentious concept inside. The kind of place friends swap without posting."
Guay
"The paella valenciana and the paella negra are both guarantees. Rice with milk croquettes as dessert is the move."
Paussa restaurante
"A slow-down restaurant in the best sense — San Miguel Chapultepec's underrated stretch hosting a kitchen that takes its time with seasonal menus and careful execution."
Marta
"A neighbourhood restaurant doing careful, technique-forward cooking without the tasting-menu pretension. The kind of place you find before it becomes a reservation."
Mantequilla Social Club
"Only 15 seats! Reservation mandatory. A New York-inspired comfort food bar built around butter, from the team behind La Oncemil. The French Dip alone is worth the trip."
Ro upstairs
"An upstairs bar in Lomas with the kind of elevated perch the neighbourhood rarely does casually. Worth the trip west of Reforma."
Vera Pizza
"One of the few AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizzerias in CDMX — certified by the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana. Soft, foldable, charred crust with imported Italian toppings."
Canta Corazón CDMX
"A mezcal-forward cantina on Masaryk that bills itself as a "sentimental saloon" — built around the idea of singing along to songs that shaped you, with musicians setting the mood. One of the more spirited spots in Polanco, mixing Mexican cantina culture with a contemporary cocktail program."
Matsuba
"A 13-seat underground omakase bar where most fish is aged 7–21 days in a temperature-controlled chamber, concentrating flavors in a way you rarely encounter outside Japan. The 12-course menu weaves aged chutoro, miso-marinated black cod, and a gyotaku experience — an ancient Japanese fish-printing ritual using the same fish you then eat."
Viñetta
"Neapolitan pizza with a 72-hour fermented dough and a 70-label wine list you can order by the glass. The relaxed sibling of Barolo — same care, lower key. Dogs welcome."
Bar Latosa
"Mexico's first canned cocktail bar — a cheeky pun on "lata" (can) run by one of Latin America's top bar directors. Serious cocktail credentials behind a fun premise. Thursdays turn into a queer-friendly disco/house night."
Viamonte
"Chef Tristán Newmann (ex Martínez) reimagines the classic Buenos Aires bodegón in CDMX. Designed for long, leisurely meals — grilled artichoke, oysters with chimichurri, faina with bottarga, and a wine list spanning Argentina, Italy, and Mexico."
Cursi
"The BoH group (Bartola, Travieso) reimagines the steakhouse inside a 1916 Art Nouveau house. Bar program by a Pujol alum. Dinner flows into a late-night lounge upstairs."
Ruido
"Moody, dimly lit wine and cocktail bar with a young crowd and Latin Americana on the speakers. The kind of place you stumble into and stay all night."
Dacopa
"One of Roma Norte's buzziest new openings — retrofuturistic terrace with an open-sky cutout, creative cocktails, and a full club (Giorgio) that opens inside at 10:30pm. A two-stage night in one venue."
Esquina Común
"Ana Dolores González's Condesa corner restaurant turns Mexican classics into something refined — the fish in green mole with plantain and pumpkin seeds is extraordinary. Michelin 1 star since 2024."
Cabo San Juan
"A market stall that started as a family fish shop over 50 years ago and evolved into fine dining without leaving Mercado San Juan. Chef Alan improvises an omakase with the best of the day: live oysters, creative ceviches, and seasonal preparations."
Maleza
"Time Out's best restaurant opening of 2025. European techniques meet Mexican ingredients from local organic producers — a living kitchen concept that changes with the seasons."
Man Xiang Ge
"Intimate Polanco dining room focused on classic northern Chinese technique — the Peking duck is the reason to come."
Homare
"Only 12 counter seats, a chef with 30 years of training in Osaka, and fish flown in directly from Japan — Homare is one of CDMX's most intimate and technically serious Japanese restaurants. Three tiers of omakase let you calibrate the experience."
Fugu Sushi
"Eight seats. Fish flown from Japan. One chef in meditative silence. CDMX's most intimate omakase — silky toro, gently torched unagi, and scallop with yuzu. Sake served at the exact temperature for each course."
Señorita Axia
"A relaxed natural wine bar with a rotating list of Mexican and European bottles, small bites, and zero pretension. The crowd is local, the vibe is low-key intimate, and the pours are generous."
OTTO
"A quiet restaurant in Lomas doing serious work with a low profile — OTTO has the restraint of a place that chose its neighbourhood deliberately."
Casamarena
"Brand-new 2025 opening channeling Sinaloa and Pacific coast vibes — the snapper a la talla is already a Polanco must-order."
tu es
""Tu es" (you are) sets a personal tone — a small, intentional restaurant in Doctores with the kind of quiet confidence that doesn't advertise. Doctores is rising, and this is exactly the type of place leading the way."
Lindy
"The XO sauce camarones are the kind of dish that lives rent-free in your head. The flan al horno with cajeta at the end is non-negotiable."
Lina
"Roma Norte's quieter answer to the Italian craze. Lina does 8–10 covers a night from a minuscule kitchen — handmade pasta that changes with the season and a short natural wine list."
Arrrco
"A "living workshop" blending experimental Latin-Asian cuisine by Chef Álvaro Vásquez with rotating art exhibitions (changing every ~7 weeks) and community workshops. The menu is designed to interpret the currently exhibited artist's work, providing a cohesive, multisensory experience. The space changes entirely, from wall art to coffee cups, every seven weeks, making it a "living workshop"."
Sushi Kyo
"A minimalist bar for only 13 people where the chef serves a nigiri omakase with Japanese fish in an atmosphere that replicates the intimacy of a Tokyo sushi-ya. Reservations only — guaranteed personal attention."
Uni by Batta Sushi
"Intimate 35-seat omakase counter where every nigiri is served at peak freshness — the city's best."
Niri-Go
"A boutique nigiri counter on Puebla where the chef makes every piece to order and the fish rotates daily — bluefin tuna, Canadian salmon, and seasonal Mexican-caught fish all treated with Edomae respect."
Parla
"Free-form Mediterranean cooking built on craft — warm bread, good olive oil, and a short menu with long flavor. The gratinada milanesa is the move: crispy outside, juicy inside, gratin that takes it to another level."
Olaf Osteria
"Small osteria with a short menu that nails it every time. The cacio e pepe has the right amount of pepper."
Cobarde
"The duck neck stuffed like carnitas with unexpected sweetness is the dish that gets stuck in memory. The 16-spice tartar with naan is how every meal should start."
Coqueto
"Known for specific, carefully prepared dishes such as their marinated Gordal olives, clams with alubias and chorizo butter, and other Mediterranean-influenced Mexican fare"
Plié
"Named for the ballet movement — precise, controlled, graceful. A Roma Norte restaurant building word-of-mouth the right way, without the Instagram amplification."
Kai Sushi Bar
"A 16-seat counter in the heart of Polanco doing traditional omakase the right way — daily-changing menu, flawless nigiri, and the kind of focused service you only get at this size. One of Fodor's unmissable restaurants in Mexico."
GIA
"The fettuccini al limone is the kind of dish you think about for days. The green goddess salad is genuinely perfect."
Franz Bar
"A new hidden speakeasy-style bar making waves in Polanco. Art Deco 1920s atmosphere, inventive cocktails, and a DJ keeping the night going late."
Na Tlali
"Proof that vegan Mexican food can be deeply satisfying. The mole negro takes days to make. Fully plant-based."
Mal Hecho
"Order at the counter, grab a stool. This little stand could surprise you with the presentation and quality of the food. The marlin tostadas are a must. Low-key neighborhood gem."
Asai Kaiseki Cuisine
"Fifteen seats, mostly at the bar, with Chef Asai himself serving — a 9-course kaiseki that blends traditional Japanese technique with Mexican ingredients like nopal nigiri. Considered one of the top three Japanese restaurants in all of CDMX."
Baldío
"The Jerusalem artichoke with caramelized whey gravy and chicharrón is genuinely revelatory. Everything here has a story — the farmers, the producers, the techniques are all named."
Vacaciones DF
"Vacaciones, located in Mexico City's San Rafael neighborhood, is a special, intimate Italian-inspired restaurant known for its revolving, high-quality, scratch-made menu. It is praised for a cozy, romantic atmosphere, exceptional fresh pasta, and signature dishes like foccacia and the "némesis de chocolate" dessert. Rotating Menu: The menu changes regularly, ensuring fresh, creative dishes and a new experience with each visit."
Carmelos Speakeasy
"A Condesa speakeasy inside the Tacos Carmelos Taqueria with a carefully guarded entrance and a cocktail menu that leans on Mexican ingredients and minimal fuss. Has a jukebox inside with green light dark vibes"
YAMATA
"A hidden Japanese speakeasy in the basement of Maison Celeste — sushi, robata skewers, birria dumplings with salsa macha, and oysters. After 7pm DJs take over. One of the most exciting night-out restaurants in Roma Norte."
Abyssmo
"Chef-driven seafood restaurant sourcing directly from private fishermen on Mexican coasts. The chef trained at 3-Michelin-star restaurants — the result is creative, sustainable, and unlike anything else in Condesa."
Bardo Speakeasy
"Hidden behind a mirror door on the second floor — vintage ambiance, bold cocktails, and renowned DJs playing quality music. One of the more atmospheric speakeasies in the city."
Owl Bar
"A reservation-only hidden bar on Atlixco in Condesa, known for craft cocktails with actual creativity and a speakeasy feel without the theatrics. The small space and curated crowd keep it genuinely local."
Romance Cocktail & Social
"A grown-up cocktail bar in Roma Norte that blends serious mixology with Italian sharing plates. Unconventional flavors, intimate room, adults only. Feels like Roman nightlife landed in CDMX."
Reko Reforma
"A restaurant doing its own thing near Reforma without leaning on the address — the kind of Juárez spot the regulars are quietly possessive about."
Gin Chan
"A cantina-style izakaya on Córdoba that blends the warmth of a Japanese neighborhood bar with serious omakase craft — every Thursday features ramen night and the chef curates whatever landed fresh that day from Ensenada or Zihuatanejo."
KOYI Sushi
"Facing Parque España on a prime Roma Norte corner, KOYI is chef David Portillo's vision of contemporary Edomae sushi — nigiri made to order with rice-to-fish ratios dialed in precisely, seasonal fish like cured aji or flambéed otoro, and a sake and natural wine list that rivals dedicated bars. The Roma reference point for serious sushi at non-omakase prices."
Feral
"One of Condesa's most interesting new kitchens — live fire cooking with fermented and foraged ingredients."
AXOLAO
"They call it a 'huarique mexa' — a Lima street food spot reincarnated in Roma Norte. The concept of two continents sharing ingredients for centuries made edible."
PACIFICA
"A beach-restaurant transplant from Monterrey that's made itself at home in Polanco, serving Pacific-coast mariscos in a bamboo-and-palm-wood room with lounge music. The tuna carnitas — a house specialty — and the aguachile are the dishes most worth ordering, and the vibe is relaxed enough to stretch a meal into the afternoon."
Meramiyeh
"Palestinian home cooking in Roma Norte by chef Rayan, who brought family recipes from home. The musakhan in filo and shawarma wrapped in phyllo instead of pita are unmissable. The hummus is widely considered the best in CDMX."
Yage
""Stunning" and "truly unique" architecture, distinct from other dining experiences in Mexico City. Very minimal, dark, and mysterious ambiance colored with a few bright candles - it's a vibe. Yagé collaborates with artists and hosts galleries and events, creating an immersive cultural atmosphere."
Boca Grande
"A Barcelona-origin concept landed in Polanco — refined Spanish technique without the stiffness. Open until 2am, built around shared plates, good wine, and a lively crowd."
Em
"Chef Lucho Martínez bridges Veracruz coastal flavors with Japanese technique — an omakase experience unlike anything else in the city. Michelin 1 star since 2024."
Tonchin
"The Tokyo chain's CDMX outpost lives up to the hype. Creamy chicken paitan broth, Michelin-recommended."
Barra California Sur
"Oysters and clams arrive directly from Bendito Mar, a sustainable aquaculture farm in Baja California Sur owned by the same founders. Full traceability from ocean to bar in Santa María la Ribera — a model unique in CDMX."
Taller de Ostiones
"They bring fresh oysters and seafood from their own farming operation, Bendito Mar, in La Paz to CDMX! Famous for their Monday promotions, offering oysters for $20 pesos."
Somsaa
"The team behind Galanga Thai converted a 1930s Roma mansion into CDMX's finest Thai wine-and-tea salon — 20 artisanal teas in oriental porcelain, sparkling wine pairings, and refined Southeast Asian cooking."
Royal Stew 江湖一品楼
"Brings the communal Chinese stew-house format — rich, slow-simmered broths into which you cook raw meats, tofu, and vegetables at the table — to a neighborhood better known for sushi and steakhouses. Fills a genuine gap in Polanco's dining scene for an interactive, warming group meal."
Ten Teke Ten
"Hidden up stairs Mikasa Japanese market, this small ramen shop has some of the best ramen and seasonal ramen in CDMX."
Jowong
"Michelin Guide-listed Korean restaurant from chefs Greg Wong and Allen Noveck — inventive Korean food with Mexican sensibility. Creamy kimchi carbonara, crispy esquites with Sichuan pepper, and warm gimbap in a former Chinese café."
Kill Bill
"A 14-seat sushi-and-robata counter inspired by Tokyo listening bars — dim light, smooth jazz, and three omakase tiers dubbed Kill, Bill, and Kill Bill. The menu changes daily with the best available fish."
Malix
"Michelin-listed bistro-wine shop from chef Alonso Madrigal — the duck in house mole with hand-pressed tortillas is the move."
Granate
"A neighborhood wine bar in Cuauhtemoc with a short rotating list of natural and low-intervention wines, served without ceremony in a compact candlelit space. The kind of place locals return to weekly."
Librería Valladolid
"A basement bar filled with books in Roma Norte where every cocktail on the menu comes with a card explaining its history and the bartenders who fought over its creation. The vinyl DJ sets feel curated, not random."
ER RRE Un Bistro
"Michelin-recognized and still flying under the radar. This tiny bistro in Polanco does refined Italian-French cooking with serious sourcing — handmade pasta, truffle burrata, and a wine list that punches above the price. Book a week ahead."
Shoma Hand Roll Bar
"Unlike traditional sushi spots, Shoma focuses on temaki (handrolls) prepared directly in front of the customer, ensuring the nori seaweed is served crisp."
Nam Curry
"A tiny, 20-seat room run by Japanese chef Takeya Matsumoto, focused entirely on curry. Each bowl — green Thai coconut, Japanese tonkatsu, tomato-cream butter chicken — is cooked to order, and the intimacy of the space makes it feel like a secret worth keeping."
KAAJ
"A moody mezcal bar and Oaxacan kitchen in Roma Norte with rare ancestral mezcals, great cocktails, and a dark speakeasy-gastropub vibe that gets better as the night goes on."
Tori Tori Izakaya Condesa
"The Condesa outpost of one of CDMX's most celebrated Japanese concepts — more casual and izakaya-forward than the Polanco original. Skewers, sake, and a terrace that fills up fast on weekends."
Sarde
"A Michelin-recognized seafood restaurant in a candlelit basement in Roma Norte — Japanese-style crudo of Mexican coastal fish, grilled octopus, legendary fish and chips. Dark, cave-like, natural stone walls. One of the best date night spots in the city."
Escandolo
"By day Roma Norte's best lechón taco counter; by night a curtain drops and it becomes a mezcal speakeasy with cumbia — all for under 55 pesos a taco."
Emma
"A trendy,pet-friendly brunch and coffee spot known for its cozy atmosphere, specialty coffee, and popular chilaquiles"
Magazzino
"It operates as a "culinary laboratory" by day and a highly exclusive, intimate wine bar at night. It features a 6-seat, reservation-only Chef’s Table in a professional kitchen setting, offering a unique Italian-Mexican Omakase-style,, tasting menu alongside rare orange wines."
Varde
"A gastro-bar set in a restored Porfiriana mansion on Córdoba, with curated vinyl on the turntable and a short but precise cocktail menu. Feels like a well-kept local secret even on a busy Saturday."
Masala y Maíz
"Chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval fuse African, Indian, and Mexican cuisines in a warm, vibrant space. The only restaurant in the world doing this at this level. 2025 Michelin 1 star."
HANK'S Pizza Choza
"The most authentic NYC-style pizza in CDMX, hidden behind an unmarked door in Roma Norte—from the chef behind Choza. Open Thu–Sun only; no delivery, no reservations, no signage. Order the spicy pepperoni with chili honey."
Casa Manzano
"A chef-driven restaurant inside a restored Centro Histórico mansion — serious technique in one of the city's most atmospheric settings."
Sukai
"Chef Klaus Mayr spent years researching Japanese food culture before opening this intimate sushi bar on a leafy residential street. The crispy soft-shell crab roll with fish roe became an instant classic."
Barolo
"A quiet Italian spot in Roma Sur doing proper fresh pasta and market-driven Italian cooking. Only 288 reviews — still under the radar for a place this good."
Pistilo
"A mezcal bar on Chiapas in Roma Norte with a botanical aesthetic matching its name. The mezcal selection is carefully chosen from small producers and served with the kind of knowledge that turns a tasting into a conversation."
Suppli
"Suppli is an informal Roman trattoria featuring a short but robust menu of traditional Italian pastas. The carbonara—made with Pecorino Romano imported from Italy—and antipasti such as the mortadella and Parmesan supplì make this spot a direct trip to Rome."
Xeul
"Seoul-style dining in Polanco — high-quality K-BBQ cuts like Wagyu, short ribs, and pork belly grilled tableside alongside banchan, dolsot bibimbap, and kimchi pancakes. After dinner, private themed norebang (karaoke) rooms extend the experience into something genuinely different."
Gaba Restaurante
"A Condesa restaurant that earns its reputation without resorting to trends — product-focused, seasonally driven, and consistent. The kind of solid anchor that a food scene needs."
Vigneron
"An intimate wine bar and restaurant (est. 2020) recognized by the MICHELIN Guide (Bib Gourmand). Its specialization lies in a massive, curated selection of European, low-intervention wines paired with a cozy "cave à manger" atmosphere"
Via Sol
"An intimate dumpling house making meticulously crafted dumplings from various Chinese regions, paired with natural wines. Small, personal, and very good."
Apricot
"A Roma Norte cocktail bar with a strong focus on seasonal Mexican fruit and a tight short-format menu that changes with the market. The apricot branding signals a light-touch philosophy: delicate, precise, never heavy-handed."
Sushi Iwashi
"Chef Asai Yasuo — former executive chef at Yoshimi in the Hyatt — runs this walk-in-only counter with zero fanfare. Traditional edomae preparation, fresh daily ingredients, no reservations. Locals who know call it the best sushi outside Japan."
EnAK Indonesian Restaurant
"Run by chef-owner Uli, serving some of the only authentic Indonesian cooking in Mexico City. The nasi bungkus arrives wrapped in banana leaf, the rendang is slow-cooked to a deep, jammy intensity, and the satay comes with homemade sambal — the kind of food that makes you feel you've wandered far from CDMX."
Pargot Restaurante
"Created by Chef Alexis Ayala, focusing on creative, seasonally inspired Mexican seafood. It is specialized in "elevated Mexican cuisine," featuring sophisticated, artistic dishes, a signature clam stew, fresh Ensenada fish, and exceptional service in a "hidden gem" setting"
ROCATI
"Fresh pasta made daily in an open kitchen fused with Peruvian intensity — tagliatelle with aji amarillo, Italian technique with South American heat. Warm industrial room, small space, one of the most inventive fusion kitchens in Juárez."
Ismo
"A Swiss-Italian bistro in Roma Norte built around fondue and sharing plates — creative, fun, and unexpectedly cool. At night it becomes a bar with DJs and great music."
AlmaMia
"Warm and welcoming Italian kitchen that feels like being at a family Sunday lunch. Generous portions."
Shh
"A strict deep-listening bar above the Ninety Nine Records store on Ámsterdam, with only 12 tables and a recording-studio-grade hi-fi system. Conversations happen in whispers; the music is the star."
Yoshimi
"30-year institution inside the Hyatt — wagyu shabu shabu served tableside by one of CDMX's pioneering sushi chefs."
Ultramarinos Demar
"Chef Lucho Martínez returns with a seafood-forward follow-up — lobster rolls, softshell crab, charcoal-grilled fish, and counter seating facing an open kitchen. Michelin Bib Gourmand."
La Barra de Fran
"A slice of San Sebastián in Polanco. La Barra de Fran does Basque-style pintxos — small bites stacked high on bread, rotating daily specials, and sherries by the glass. The bar counter is the move; skip the tables."
Consalero Bar
"The unpretentious counterpart to Roma Norte's louder bars. Consalero keeps it simple: a good mezcal list, natural wines by the glass, and a crowd that actually lives in the neighborhood. Perfect for a slow Tuesday drink."
Sobaka
"A modern Neapolitan pizzeria that opened in 2024 with carefully fermented dough and quality ingredients. Small, neighborhood, and doing pizza the right way in an unlikely spot."
Recoleta Café Bar
"A Juarez café that transitions to a cocktail bar after dark, blending third-wave coffee culture with evening drinks in a space that feels personal and unhurried. One of the few spots in the colonia where you can comfortably stay from afternoon into midnight."
Alfil
"Alfil fuses Arab and Mexican cuisine drawing on the legacy of Lebanese communities who emigrated to Mexico. Set on a historic Roma Norte corner — the result is a proposal unlike anything else in the city."
Zanaya
"The restaurant inside Four Seasons that most visitors overlook. Zanaya does coastal Mexican with serious technique — charred octopus, tuna tostadas, and a whole fish that rivals Contramar. The terrace is one of the best in the city."
Chido
"Born from a TikToker known as 'Soy Ramen Man,' Chido is the only dedicated Jiro-style ramen spot in CDMX — massive bowls stacked with bean sprouts, thick noodles, and a broth so rich with garlic and pork fat that eating it is an event."
Brava
"A rooftop Italian restaurant overlooking the Cibeles fountain in Roma Norte — one of the best views in the city paired with artisanal pizza, creative pastas, and cocktails. The terrace at sunset is the move."
Pentole
"A cozy Italian kitchen in Cuauhtémoc with proper pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and the kind of antipasti that make you forget you're in CDMX. Authentic, unpretentious, and consistently good."
Sonari
"A compact Roma Norte bar at Orizaba 171 with a loyal neighborhood following and a well-curated short cocktail menu. The kind of place that fills up with industry folks after midnight."
Roca
"A custom-built hi-fi listening bar on Álvaro Obregón in Roma Norte with turntables, CDJs, and an Allen and Heath mixer. For audiophiles who also want excellent cocktails. The outdoor terrace softens the listening-room intensity when you need air."
KATZ
"Named for a Russian doctor who rebuilt his life in Mexico, KATZ is built around alchemy—each cocktail tells a story. Two floors: a relaxed ground-floor bar and an upstairs laboratory where the most complex preparations happen."
Expendio de Maíz Sin Nombre
"A Michelin-starred experience—without a menu, without waiters, without reservations. They ask how hungry you are, and small plates begin to arrive: house-pressed heritage corn topped with wild *quelites* and ingredients harvested from their very own *milpa*."
Ticuchi
"Enrique Olvera's Oaxacan-inspired cave-bar where mezcal and smoked masa snacks collide in one of CDMX's coolest subterranean rooms."
San Giorgio Pizzería
"Founded by three Italian food devotees and recognized by Gambero Rosso 2024, San Giorgio makes light, stone-oven-fired pizzas that stick closely to Italian technique. The Roma Sur original is where the concept began before expanding to other neighborhoods."
Mukyu Ramen
"A Yokohama-trained chef, homemade noodles, and a 15-year track record in CDMX — this is the real thing. Four tables inside, four outside, and a tonkotsu broth that takes hours to build."
Ekilore
"Basque charcoal grill and house cider barrel in Polanco — the aged beef chop is worth every peso."
Martínez
"Chef Lucho Martínez channels Parisian bistro energy — French-Mexican-Japanese fusion, a tight menu, and a room that always feels like the right place to be. Michelin-recognized."
Makan
"CDMX's best Singapore kitchen, run by two chefs who trained in Singapore and Bangkok under Gaggan Anand. Laksa, satay, larb, and the famous Hainanese chicken rice — made with serious technique and local ingredients."
El Ayer
"A retro Roma Norte bar with a piano room, a DJ room, and a cool two-part setup that makes it hard to leave. El Ayer transports you to an undetermined decade through design and live performance—the piano bar favorite in CDMX."
Wabi Sushi
"A Japanese hideaway on Orizaba that doubles as a sake speakeasy — walk through the restaurant to find the Wabi Room, a dimly-lit bar with author cocktails and natural sakes. The fish is sourced carefully and the menu mixes Kyoto-style temari sushi with comfort items like rib-eye gyoza, creating a session that works as dinner and late-night equally well."
Faunna Rooftop
"A rooftop with a retractable roof facing Bellas Artes and the Torre Latinoamericana—signature mojitos, *pastor negro* tacos, weekend DJs, and the best views of the city center."
Kazu's Kitchen
"Chef Kazu Kumoto's intimate Japanese kitchen delivers some of CDMX's most precise nigiri and a Tantan men ramen that earns devoted regulars."
Bottega
"A 1950s Italian deli brought to Roma Norte. Sourdough baked fresh daily with organic flour, imported charcuterie, and a rotating wine list. Morning: espresso and pastry. Afternoon: wine bar with good music. Chef trained with Gordon Ramsay."
Miau Miu
"More than a restaurant — a cultural project amplifying Asian food knowledge in CDMX through dining, mochi-making classes, and community events. Japanese-focused menu, welcoming and educational, with a loyal neighborhood following."
Fierro
"Contemporary northern Mexican (norteña) — modern cantina vibe inspired by Nuevo León, Sonora, and Chihuahua. One of the best representations of norteña cooking in CDMX."
Eline
"A garden oasis in Del Valle with a weekly-rotating menu of thoughtfully made sandwiches on house-baked sourdough. Vinyl DJs Thursday through Sunday. One of the few spots in the neighborhood worth planning your day around."
Maíz Tinto
"Celebrates Mexico's heirloom corn varieties with modern technique. The mole is a masterclass."
Living Room Bar
"W Hotel's canopy terrace bar — creative mezcal cocktails with tree views on Campos Elíseos after dark."
Margot
"Condesa French bistro that earns its stripes. Classic dishes executed with care and a wine list that doesn't disappoint."
Berta
"A compact bar on Río Hudson in Cuauhtémoc with a vermouth-forward drinks program and a warm, unhurried pace. The kind of bar where the bartender asks your name before your order. Has a cozy atmosphere, curated wine list, classic cocktails, and elevated comfort food."
Panorama
"A rooftop-accessible restaurant-bar on Orizaba in Roma Norte with outdoor seating and a quiet view of the colonia's skyline. Less known than the Condesa DF rooftop crowd—feels like something a local architect would show you."
Aburiya by Shige Takane
"Chef Shige Takane — born in Mexico to Japanese parents, trained in Japan — brings Mexican Nikkei cuisine to life here. The ramen noodles are imported directly from Japan, no preservatives, broth simmered for hours."
DoppioZero
"The pizza Roma Norte has been waiting for. DoppioZero uses proper 00 flour, ferments the dough 48 hours, and fires in a wood oven at 450°C — the crust has the right char, the leopard spotting is real. Pairs perfectly with a cold Moretti and good conversation."
Bella Aurora
"Sister restaurant to Rosetta from chef Elena Reygadas, but more approachable. Handmade pasta, excellent thin-crust pizza, and a charming, plant-filled Italian terrace restaurant. Michelin-listed and still genuinely fun."
Archiebald
"JW Marriott's sleek chophouse — Burgundy snails and perfect prime rib in a polished room on Masaryk."
Darosa
"Italian kitchen doing Roman-style pasta with real craft. Intimate room, good wine, consistent every time."
Brocante Terraza
"Lomas terrace spot with strong weekend brunch energy. The kind of place Lomas locals consider their local."
El Porteño
"A proper Argentine rincón in Roma Norte — homemade empanadas, juicy cuts off the grill, and a warm room that feels like a Buenos Aires family restaurant."
Hugo
"NY transplants brought a French-leaning wine bar to Roma Norte — grilled octopus, pillowy gnocchi, and a natural wine list that makes sense. Michelin-recognized."
Delicias de Yuya
"A lively Cuban spot with rooftop seating, live music, and generous plates of lechón and ropa vieja. Brings real Caribbean energy to Roma Sur."
La Vista
"A listening bar designed to see and be seen, with DJs spinning salsa into 90s hits starting around 9 pm. By 11 pm the center fills with people swaying—arrive earlier for a table and one of their silky martinis."
Tlachiquero Mezcal
"Named after the harvesters who tap agave plants — the people behind the mezcal. A lively mezcal bar with an encyclopedic selection of artisanal bottles and DJ nights that run late."
Fifty Mils
"One of the 50 Best Bars in the world — and somehow still a hidden gem to most tourists. The bar team here treats cocktails like fine dining: seasonal ingredients, house-made ingredients, and a programme that changes constantly. Worth the splurge."
La Xampa
"A cava-and-wine bar inspired by the xampaneries of Barcelona, with an all-wood interior and a menu of Spanish tapas — croquetas, Iberian ham, and small plates — designed to stretch over long, slow drinks. Opens daily at 1pm and stays open until 2am, making it equally good for a late lunch and a nightcap."
Manaw
"Authentic Thai cuisine in a 1942 heritage mansion with one of Polanco's most beautiful secret garden terraces overlooking Parque Lincoln."
ABRASAMAR
"Rare find! Tabascan coastal cooking rarely seen in CDMX. The pejelagarto and regional seafood stews are the real deal."
Pigeon
"Tiny, intimate room with a thoughtful menu that changes constantly. Natural wine and good conversation. Wednesdays is negroni night with all types of negronis and live jazz."
Kaminari Ramen
"Lekei-Style Ramen: Kaminari specializes in ramen that brings the traditional taste of Japan to Mexico City, including the rich and flavorful tonkotsu shoyu (pork broth). They are known for their Iekei-style, which involves a complex, creamy, and savory broth"
Oly
""Capri-like" ambiance, with an airy, sunlit setting featuring a combination of a cozy dining room and a scenic backyard. Good for dates! Oly specializes in elevated Mediterranean cuisine, described as charming, high-quality, and ideal for special occasions."
Casa Franca
"A converted apartment turned jazz club — live jazz, funk, and soul in a restored space with vintage furniture and real atmosphere. The kind of place that feels like a discovery every time."
El Huaje
"A focused Oaxacan kitchen serving some of the most honest regional Mexican food in the neighborhood — large, crisp tlayudas topped with enchilada-marinated meat and toasted chapulines (grasshoppers), plus traditional mole preparations. A counterpoint to the haute-Mexican restaurants nearby, with straightforward cooking rooted in southern Mexican tradition."
Villa Rica
"30+ years serving Veracruz seafood flown in daily — the jarocho picadas and snapper are as authentic as Veracruz cooking gets in CDMX."
Colmillo Masaryk
"Northern Mexico street food meets neo-gothic darkness: a hidden speakeasy below, a guacamole bar, and tableside-grilled cabbage with truffle."
Bendito Asado del Valle
"A proper Argentine parrilla that doesn't cut corners. The picaña is well-marbled, grilled over charcoal the right way, and the chimichurri is made fresh. Provoleta, house wine, and a neighborhood crowd that comes back weekly."
Perezoso
"It features a highly regarded terrace that encourages taking it slow—a perfect escape from the bustling city. Situated in the vibrant Roma Norte neighborhood, making it an accessible yet cozy spot in the heart of the city. Menu Highlight: It offers a "take over" style, often inviting other chefs or featuring specific, high-quality ingredients."
Judas Cocina Migrante
"Migrant-inspired fusion between Mexico and Asian cuisine."
Rokai Ramen-Ya
"Two Japanese chefs, a daily-changing menu built around what's freshest at the market, and a tiny counter that feels like it was lifted from Tokyo. The sushi omakase is the move — book ahead."
The Palm
"NY-pedigree steakhouse bringing USDA Prime beef and jumbo Nova Scotia lobster to Polanco since 2008."
Ramen Izakaya Tsumugui
"Proper Japanese izakaya energy with handcrafted ramen. The tonkotsu is rich and the yakitori smoky."
Limantour Polanco
"World's 50 Best Bars pedigree — street-food-inspired cocktails that taste like Mexico City in a glass."
Madonna Pizza
"Ranked #45 in the world's best pizzerias — a Roma Norte institution with its own style: 72-hour fermented dough, glyphosate-free flour, oak wood oven."
Arda
"Steakhouse in Roma Norte that has an amazing dark wooden ambience. The cocktails are also great."
YAN
"Low-profile Polanco newcomer drawing a local crowd with precise Asian cooking and a minimal, focused menu."
Marmota
"Chefs Federico Patiño and Poppy Powell brought the Pacific Northwest spirit to Plaza Río de Janeiro: wild seafood, farm vegetables, and house ferments around an open wood grill. One of the best terraces in Roma."
Brutho
"Wine-forward spot and cafe. Come here to people watch. 2x1 Aperol Spritz"
Beluga
"Masaryk's glam oyster bar — raw bar thrills meet molecular cocktails in a buzzy, candlelit setting."
Meroma
"Mediterranean-leaning kitchen with careful sourcing. Nice terrace and a rotating menu that keeps regulars coming back."
Quintonil
"Jorge Vallejo's ode to Mexican ingredients — seasonal tasting menu with wild herbs, heirloom corn, and foraged ingredients. Michelin 1 star, World's 50 Best."
Petite Roquefort
"Charming, intimate setting within a historic 1900s house (Bazar Fusión) in Colonia Juárez, featuring a relaxed, green terrace Located on the terrace of a "Bazar Fusión," it offers a serene, leafy, and "intimate" atmosphere, distinct from the busy streets of Ciudad de México"
Salón Palomilla
"A second-floor Roma Norte bar in a historic building with an open circular skylight—you drink under the stars. Chef Christina runs a wood-fired small plates menu while live jazz takes over at 9 pm. One of the most romanticized bars in the colonia."
Sensoria
"An immersive 8-course tasting experience where corn is the sole protagonist — each dish explores a different Mexican region and preparation. One of the most thoughtful dining experiences in the city."
Taverna
"Possibly the most beautiful restaurant in CDMX — a candlelit 1905 hacienda with a wood-burning oven at its heart. Chefs from Noma, Blue Hill, and Nahm cook Mediterranean-inspired dishes meant for sharing. The dates with chorizo and serrano are legendary."
Diego Sushi
"Serious nigiri counter in Roma. Fish is sourced carefully and the omakase is a good price for the quality."
Trampa
"A Condesa bar-restaurant with a Spanish-Mediterranean soul and a piano in the corner for sipping mezcal cocktails. The narrow space fills fast but the service stays warm; Wednesday through Saturday nights get festive."
Dante Brasa y Fuego
"Argentine chef Dante Ferrero grills free-range Querétaro beef over charcoal in a loud, lively room — the empanadas are the best in Polanco."
El Jamil
"Lebanese spot that's become a Roma institution. The shawarma is carved to order and the mezze spreads are generous. Try the raw beef platter, it's so good!"
Casa d'Italia
"25+ years of Neapolitan cooking in Condesa — Chef Luigi Cesarano runs the room personally, the pasta sauces change daily, and the thin-crust pizzas only come out after 8pm."
Merotoro
"The go-to for Baja-style seafood in Condesa — wood-fired cooking, outstanding mariscos, and one of the best natural wine lists in the city. A proper sit-down meal that earns every peso. Founded by Jair Tellez, a top Mexican chef also known for Laja and Amaya."
Anatol
"Farm-to-table Italian-inflected cooking inside the Las Alcobas luxury hotel: refined, seasonal, and excellent for a special-occasion dinner."
Cedrón
"Refined French brasserie in Condesa built around seasonal produce and sustainable seafood. The Segovian-style suckling pig is the move."
Anonimo
"Chef Klaus Mayr (formerly of The French Laundry and El Celler de Can Roca) reinvents Italian-American cuisine on a discreet corner in La Condesa. The natural wine list features over 130 labels displayed in a large refrigerator."
Brassi
"A Polanquito anchor since 2009, serving unfussy European bistro food — steak frites, croque-monsieur, eggs Benedict — in a warm room that genuinely feels like a Parisian side street. Thursday and Sunday nights a live jazz trio plays, making it one of the few spots in the neighborhood where good food and live music overlap."
Butcher Comida Japonesa
"A no-frills, Japanese-run ramen and skewer spot in Santa María la Ribera with a punk-rock attitude and a 16-hour broth that punches well above its price point. Chef Hide-san (ex-boxer) runs one of the most honest hole-in-the-walls in CDMX."
Less is More
"Split into Less (2-ingredient minimalist cocktails) and More (complex layered versions in the back room), this Roma Norte bar uses culinary science to make you rethink what a cocktail can be. Named Best New International Bar by Tales of the Cocktail."
Balagan
"A casual Mediterranean restaurant-bar on Gral. Prim in Juárez with a terrace, excellent natural wines, and a weekend brunch that locals defend fiercely. The bar program is low-key but the ingredients are impeccable."
Wan Wan Sakaba
"A Tokyo izakaya transplanted to Londres Street — run by Chef Ima and Chiaki Imaizumi using recipe books brought from Japan. The ramen is the anchor, but the gyozas and donburi hold their own. Arrive early or wait."
Babero
"It is often described as a fashionable "speakeasy" style bar/restaurant, with a "10/10" vibe, featuring DJs playing house music."
Ajeno
"A Roma Norte restaurant where music and gastronomy merge: premium cocktails, specialty coffee from sustainable producers, and an RSVP-only evening format that keeps it intimate. The daytime café becomes something entirely different at night."
Form + Matter (FOMA)
"Opened November 2024 by two former Handshake bartenders who use centrifuges and rotovaps in a polished-concrete Roma Norte space. Every byproduct becomes a garnish or snack. No waste, high science, genuinely beautiful drinks."
Sud 777
"Edgar Núñez cooks with volcanic rock and seasonal Mexican produce in a stunning garden setting in Pedregal. Michelin 1 star, deeply Mexican and boundary-pushing."
Entremar
"Polanco's premier seafood spot — the two-sauce grilled fish is a must-order every visit."
Piloncillo y Cascabel
"Gourmet Mexican at fonda prices. The moles are complex, the service is warm, and the desserts — especially the chocolate fondant — are reason enough to come twice. One of Narvarte's best-kept secrets."
Mauro
"Brothers Ricardo and Eduardo Nava honor their grandfather Mauro Mendoza with a 1970s Milanese oasis on Tabasco in Roma Norte. Ranked No. 54 in World's 50 Best Bars 2025 and No. 14 in North America. The Mango Salad cocktail is the most-photographed drink in the colonia."
Au Pied de Cochon
"Paris 1947 transplant open around the clock — legendary onion soup at 3am inside the InterContinental."
Rayo
"No. 87 globally in World's 50 Best Bars 2024 and best new bar of 2023, Rayo launched the concept of sensorial blind tasting in CDMX: numbered flasks let you pick your opening cocktail by smell. Housed in a 1900s heritage building with a semi-open rooftop."
Ivoire
"Old-school French bistro executing the classics without shortcuts — the duck confit and onion soup gratinée are the real deal in Polanco."
La Única CDMX
"Modern cantina where Pacific-coast seafood meets northern Mexico cuts, candlelit and DJ-backed — the smoky red salsa trio hooks you instantly."
Pujol
"Enrique Olvera's flagship — mole aged 1,000+ days, corn tostada with ant mayo. Mexico's most celebrated restaurant and perennial World's 50 Best entry."
Madre Café
"A 1917 Porfirian mansion turned all-day café, restaurant, and nightlife spot — courtyard tables for morning coffee, DJ sets Thursday through Saturday. Roma Norte at its most effortlessly cool."
Freims
"A neighborhood hangout on Avenida Ámsterdam that leans into a café-bookshop-garden atmosphere — vinyl records, plants, and books — where a coffee stop naturally extends into a full meal. Best known for thoughtful breakfast and brunch plates in a relaxed setting with no reservations needed."
Hanky Panky
"Mexico City's original speakeasy (2016), accessed through a false wall in a Oaxacan restaurant kitchen. Ranked No. 13 globally in World's 50 Best Bars. Inspires everything that came after it in the CDMX speakeasy scene."
Ryoshi
"Live tuna butchering tableside, three kitchens running at once — robata, sushi bar, and hot kitchen. Izakaya fine-dining on Masaryk."
L'Entrecote Le Relais de Venise
"One dish, no menu, no decisions: walnut salad then two rounds of sliced entrecôte drowned in a legendary tarragon-butter house sauce."
Ling Ling
"Ling Ling by Hakkasan brings the international luxury Asian dining concept to CDMX — pan-Asian tasting menus, a serious cocktail program, and a crowd that dresses up for the occasion."
Porfirio's Masaryk
"Festive Mexican dining on Masaryk where mariachi meets modern technique — the bone-marrow salsa tableside sets the tone immediately."
Contramar
"CDMX institution. The half-red-half-green grilled fish is iconic. Long lunches, loud tables, perfect every time."
La Buena Barra CDMX
"They light your rib eye on fire tableside with mezcal — showmanship and smoke in equal measure at this lively Polanco grill."
Handshake
"No. 2 in the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 and No. 1 in 2024—Handshake Speakeasy on Calle Amberes is the bar that put CDMX on the global cocktail map. Each drink takes 48 hours to prepare. Still surprisingly accessible if you book in advance."
Fisher's Polanco
"Polanco's go-to for coast-style seafood since 1989 — complimentary seafood soup, terrace seating, and aguachile that lands clean and bright."
Toledo Rooftop
"A Juárez rooftop with a jungle-decorated open space, panoramic views of the Reforma skyline and Chapultepec Castle, and a Baja-inflected menu. Sunday brunch is a locals' ritual; Thursday through Saturday nights attract a stylish mixed crowd."
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