Sayulita's Best Pasta

You and I both know Sayulita runs on tacos and beach-buzz adrenaline, but sometimes your stomach craves a proper carb-loading intervention. This town’s pasta game is no joke, from the two-for-one Aperol spritzes at Marcolino to the build-your-own topping chaos at Pizza Venezia.

I’ve eaten my weight in burrata and carbonara down here, and I’m still baffled by the quality. The shrimp vodka sauce at Little Italy alone is worth dodging a rogue golf cart for.

So grab a fork, skip the sand in your shorts, and let’s settle this: the best pasta in Sayulita, ranked before you even get hangry.

Trattoria Toscana Sayulita

Highlights
Pizza rivals the world’s best
Attentive, friendly, great service
Aperol spritz hits the spot
That spicy pepperoni combo
Worth coming back twice

Look, I’m a grumpy guy when it comes to pizza outside of Italy, so imagine my shock when I walked into Trattoria Toscana and forgot to be annoyed. The crust alone could start a fistfight between Naples and New York—crispy, chewy, and somehow perfect. The spicy pepperoni combo? That’s the kind of heat that makes you sweat and smile. Service was so attentive I almost suspected they wanted a tip. They did. Worth it. The Aperol spritz hit the spot after a day of chasing iguanas. I came back twice, and I’m not ashamed. You won’t be either.

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La Rústica Sayulita

Highlights
Pretty, clean, friendly service
Fast, light, crunchy pizzas
Fantastic tiramisu steals show
Italian pizza with prosciutto rocks
Steak and meals overall loved

La Rústica gets points for being pretty, clean, and genuinely friendly—no mean-mugging waiters here. The pizza is fast, light, and crunchy in a way that makes you rethink what “fast food” means. But the real villain of the show was the tiramisu. It stole the spotlight, no contest. The Italian pizza with prosciutto rocks your taste buds, and the steak? Even the meat lovers left happy. Meals overall are loved, and that’s from a guy who rarely loves anything. You’ll walk in hungry, leave full, and plot your next visit before you hit the sidewalk.

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Lo Zingaro & Casa Lvnae

Highlights
Intimate private dining room
Warm, attentive owners
Exceptional Italian flavors
Special occasion perfection
Memorable, lingering meals

Lo Zingaro & Casa Lvnae is your secret weapon for a special occasion—or a Tuesday, if you’re feeling fancy. The private dining room is intimate, the kind of space where whispering feels appropriate. The owners are warm, attentive, and somehow know your drink order before you do. Exceptional Italian flavors, no gimmicks. Every bite lingers, which is good, because the meal itself can stretch for hours. You’ll leave with a full heart and a fuller stomach. It’s not cheap, but neither is therapy, and this works better. Book it. You won’t regret a single minute.

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Santas iguanas

Highlights
Homemade pasta, huge portions
Killer carbonara, warm service
Open air, great music
Tequila cake for birthdays

Santos iguanas’ idea of a portion is “how much can a human physically consume?” and I respect that. The homemade pasta comes in huge, ridiculous bowls, and the killer carbonara will haunt your dreams in a good way. Service is warm, like a hug from a stranger who also brings you wine. Open-air seating, great music, and if it’s your birthday, they’ll bring tequila cake. Yes, tequila cake. You’ll get tipsy on dessert. The iguanas won’t bother you; they’re too busy judging your carb intake. Fine by me. Come hungry, leave comatose, and thank me later.

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De Luca Italian Pizzeria

Highlights
Burrata worth the hype
Naples-level wood-fired pizza
Owner’s Italian expertise shines
Crispy-chewy dough perfection
Taco break, done right

De Luca brings Naples to Sayulita without the jet lag. The burrata? It’s worth every bit of hype you’ve heard, creamy and ridiculous. The wood-fired pizza is on another level—crispy-chewy dough perfection that’s hard to describe without drooling. The owner’s Italian expertise shines through in every bite, and you’ll feel it in the hospitality. Even the taco break—yes, a taco break—is done right. You’re in Sayulita, after all. This is pasta and pizza that demands respect. Bring your appetite, leave your skepticism at the door. You’ll be planning your next visit before you finish your first slice.

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L'Ulivo Ristorante

Highlights
Amazing service and atmosphere
Great vegan and omnivore options
Delicious homemade pasta dishes
Fantastic wine and dessert
Excellent value for dinner

L'Ulivo is the full package, and I don’t say that lightly. Amazing service, atmosphere that makes you want to linger, and food that backs it all up. The homemade pasta dishes are delicious, clearly made with love and maybe a little anger. Vegan and omnivore options? Both get equal love, which is rare. The wine list is fantastic, and the dessert will make you forget your own name. For dinner, the value is excellent—you’ll pay more for worse food elsewhere. Bring a date, bring a friend, or bring yourself. Nobody will judge you for eating two desserts. I didn’t.

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Marcolino Sayulita

Highlights
Pizza worth a beach sunset
Ravioli that hit the spot
Service warm, attentive, effortless
Two-for-one Aperol Spritz deal
Craft you can taste in crust

Marcolino does pizza that’s worth sacrificing a beach sunset for, and that’s a bold claim from a sunset enthusiast. The crust has that crafty, handmade chew that tells you someone actually cares. The ravioli hit the spot—soft, stuffed, and sauced like a dream. Service is warm, attentive, and effortless, like they read your mind. Oh, and the two-for-one Aperol Spritz deal? That’s how you end up staying longer than planned. But you won’t mind. The drinks are cold, the pasta is hot, and the vibe is right. Skip the sand for one night. Your taste buds will thank you. Your tan will survive.

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Little Italy - Pizza & Pasta

Highlights
Killer shrimp vodka sauce
Great people, great value
Bring your own wine
Solid pizza, honest pasta

Little Italy is the kind of place where you bring your own wine and immediately feel like family. The killer shrimp vodka sauce is the star—creamy, punchy, and perfect over pasta. Great people, great value, and the kind of unpretentious vibe that makes you relax on contact. The pizza is solid, honest, and the pasta doesn’t try too hard. It just delivers. You’ll walk in with a bottle, walk out with a full belly, and wonder why every place isn’t like this. Skip the fancy spots if you’re on a budget. This is your spot. No judgment, just carbs.

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Pizza Venezia

Highlights
Freshly made, soft dough
Friendly, welcoming service
Build-your-own unlimited toppings
Worth the wait for taste
Cash only, come prepared

Pizza Venezia makes dough that’s freshly made, soft, and dangerously easy to inhale. The service is friendly and welcoming, the kind that makes you feel like a regular on day one. Build-your-own pizzas with unlimited toppings? Dangerous. You’ll overdo it, and you’ll love every second. The wait can be long, but it’s worth it for the taste. Bring cash; they don’t take cards, and you don’t want to be that person. Come prepared, order with abandon, and leave happy. This is casual pizza at its finest, no frills needed. Just dough, toppings, and good times.

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Nativva Sayulita

Highlights
Garden oasis with bohemian decor
Fresh hummus and amazing bread
Gluten-free options that make you cry
Rainbow salad and fire chilaquiles
Divine cheesecake worth the hype

Nativva is a garden oasis that makes you forget you’re in a beach town. Bohemian decor, lush plants, and a vibe that’s equal parts chill and magical. The fresh hummus and amazing bread are a dangerous opening act. Gluten-free options? They’ll make you cry, in the good way. The rainbow salad is a visual and taste explosion, and the fire chilaquiles will wake up your senses. Divine cheesecake worth every bit of hype. This isn’t just pasta’s cousin; it’s a whole experience. Take a friend, take your camera, and prepare to linger. You’ll leave full, happy, and slightly suspicious of how good it was.

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Sur38

Highlights
Spotless, icy AC, killer service
Honeymoon-worthy date night spot
Filtered water, safe to drink
Mexican lasagna absolutely slaps
French toast ridiculously good

Sur38 is the kind of spot you stumble into, then swear it was fate. Spotless, icy AC, and service that’s so sharp you’ll feel underdressed in your flip-flops. It’s a honeymoon-worthy date night place, even if you’re on a solo taco crawl. The Mexican lasagna absolutely slaps—layers of cheese, salsa, and regret for not ordering two. Filtered water means you can hydrate without fear. And the French toast? Ridiculously good, like a breakfast sugar bomb with a passport. Go for the pasta, stay for the dessert. Your waistline won’t forgive you, but your soul will.

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“El italiano” Pizzas Sayulita

Highlights
Pizza worth planning around
One-man operation, pure focus
Impossibly thin, fully loaded crust
Perfect dough-to-topping balance
Schedule ahead, skip the wait

El italiano is a one-man operation, and that man is a pizza monk. The crust is impossibly thin, fully loaded, and the dough-to-topping balance is so perfect it feels illegal. This is pizza worth planning your entire day around. The guy works with pure focus, like he’s defusing a bomb, not baking a pie. Schedule ahead, skip the wait, and show up humble. The lines are long. The payoff is longer. Trust me, you’ll be the one telling strangers about this hole-in-the-wall. Just bring cash and patience. Bring both.

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