Love and romance are an intricate part of Italian culture, and this venue awakens those senses in guests. Bold adjectives immediately come to mind: elegant dining area, delicious food, artful presentations, superb service, exceptional wine list, and flawless decor in the spectacular setting of the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort.

All this refinement does not get in the way of enjoying a relaxing evening. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion and let chef Mauricio Lopez wow you and your guests with a special gourmet menu. You can relax with a light, casual meal of appetizers at the Mozzarella & Pomodoro Bar or under the stars while gazing at the infinity pool and sipping on a flute of bubbly prosecco.

Take your time. Enjoy the moment. Make it a dining experience. Start with roasted encrusted eggplant gratinata, sea bass carpaccio with grilled octopus, or seared tuna encrusted with pistachios and almonds. Follow it with a flank steak rubbed with porcini and served with sweet potato or house-made pasta like the black-and-white pappardelle with giant shrimp or risotto infused with truffle oil. If your sweet tooth needs a little attention, the dessert selection will not disappoint. Try the apple and pear crumble with coconut ice cream; Cassata Italiana, an ice cream cake with hazelnuts and almonds; or traditional tiramisu with a shot of espresso and Kahlúa “caviar.”

The chef also offers healthy options of rocket salad with artichokes, beef carpaccio rolls with asparagus, steamed sea bass, and a dessert of marinated exotic fruits with lemon sorbet. There is something for everyone’s palate. Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort, km 19.5 on the Tourist Corridor, San José del Cabo, (624) 145-6500, www.hiltonloscabos .com. Tues.–Sun. 6 p.m.–10:30 p.m. All major credit cards accepted. $–$$$$ S.B.

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