The story
Crafted with passion, served with love
A Mediterranean Table on the Mexican Caribbean
Maratea sits along the Carretera Cancun in Ciudad Chemuyil, on the stretch of coastline that runs through the heart of the Riviera Maya. The restaurant's name evokes the rugged southern Italian shore, and its focus is Mediterranean cuisine — a commitment recognized in 2023 when Wine Spectator granted it an Award of Excellence, a distinction reserved for restaurants that maintain a wine list of genuine depth and quality.
Wine and the Mediterranean Tradition
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not given lightly. It signals a cellar thoughtfully assembled to complement the flavors of the Mediterranean table — the olive oils, the fresh herbs, the seafood preparations and the slow-cooked traditions that define the region's cooking. For diners in Chemuyil, that kind of curation is a meaningful offer.
An Unexpected Address
What makes Maratea notable is its location. Finding a restaurant serious enough about Mediterranean cuisine and its wine program to earn international recognition along this particular highway corridor speaks to a level of ambition that sets it apart from the resort-strip norm. It is a dinner destination — unhurried, focused, and anchored by a kitchen and cellar that have earned outside validation.
Recognition