Il Splendido

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Baja Meets the Mediterranean Table

Perched along the Transpeninsular Highway at the storied Palmilla enclave outside San José del Cabo, Il Splendido earns its name with a dining experience rooted in the classical traditions of French and Italian cuisine. The setting — one of Los Cabos' most celebrated resort addresses — frames every dinner with the kind of backdrop that the Sea of Cortez does effortlessly: open skies, warm coastal air, and a sense that the evening deserves to be taken slowly.

A Cellar Worth the Recognition

Wine Spectator awarded Il Splendido its Best of Award of Excellence for 2025, a distinction that speaks directly to the seriousness of the wine program here. That recognition is not incidental — it shapes the entire dinner experience. French and Italian cuisine, at their best, are inseparable from the bottle, and a list that earns this level of scrutiny from one of the world's foremost wine authorities signals that the kitchen and the cellar are working in genuine conversation.

Dinner as the Main Event

Il Splendido operates as a dinner destination, which gives the kitchen a clear focus. The French and Italian culinary tradition it draws from is one built on precision, quality of ingredient, and respect for technique — an approach that suits the Palmilla address, where guests arrive expecting something considered rather than casual. Whether the evening calls for a long, wine-forward meal or a more intimate table for two, the room and the program are built around that unhurried rhythm.