La Cappella Restaurante

La Cappella - Review - El Centro - Puerto Vallarta - The Infatuation

"Getting to La Cappella means hiking up a narrow, rocky hill in El Centro that’ll leave you winded and second-guessing your dinner plans (the smarter move is taking a taxi). Once you’re at the top, you’ll be greeted with views of the ocean and the iconic Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, from a dining room balcony that feels plucked from theAmalfi Coast. It’s an Italian restaurant that also happens to be one of the city’s go-to spots for birthday serenades and sunset proposals, complete with a team of in-house violinists.  The food and drinks lean old-school—think lychee martinis, racks of lamb with mint jelly, and big seafood platters with lots of butter. It’s all solid, but you’re here for views at golden hour. Stay for dinner, and try not to photobomb someone’s engagement with an unflattering expression when the violins start playing." - Nicolai McCrary