Invita Antonello's Italian Kitchen
A cozy, family-style Italian kitchen on Calle Hidalgo with handmade pasta, grilled octopus, a cool wine room and a house red made in Tuscany.
Invita: Handmade Pasta a Block From the Marina
Antonello picks the wines himself, and the house red is made for him in Tuscany. His restaurant, Invita Antonello's Italian Kitchen (the sign often just says Invita Bistro), is on Calle Miguel Hidalgo downtown, a short walk up from the marina and about 12 minutes on foot from Villa 1. The idea is traditional Italian hospitality: family-style meals, shared plates and a warm welcome.
Every pasta is handmade. Reviewers in July and August 2026 ordered shrimp and seafood pastas, lasagna, gnocchi, pesto, eggplant parmigiana, carpaccio, fritto misto (lightly fried mixed seafood), grilled octopus and sea bass, and nearly all of them mention the tiramisu. That house wine is a Merlot and Sangiovese blend made with Castello di Querceto in Chianti Classico.
It's open daily for lunch and dinner from 1:30 PM, closing around 10:30 or 11 PM depending on the listing. Book through OpenTable or by email. Inside there's an air-conditioned wine room, which is a real advantage on a hot night, and there's live music some evenings. It's also dog-friendly.
Recent reviews are overwhelmingly five-star. The only sour note we found was a 2025 dispute over a discontinued local-resident discount. For visitors, it's one of the best mid-priced Italian dinners downtown. Compared with Romeo y Julieta it's smaller and more personal; compared with La Dolce, it's more about pasta than pizza. Parking is on the street, so walk: west along the marina boardwalk, then inland onto Hidalgo. Groups should email ahead, since the share-everything style suits a table of friends.
Information
- Distance from Villa One: 0.5 mi (0.8 km), 10 min walk
- Phone: +52 624 143 1386
- Cuisines: Italian, Neapolitan, Seafood
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Price: $$$
- Area: Downtown
Hours
- Daily 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Invita Antonello's Italian Kitchen Menu
Menus change with the seasons, so check what’s being served now on the restaurant’s own site.
How far is Invita Antonello's Italian Kitchen from Villa 1?
Invita Antonello's Italian Kitchen is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) in a straight line from Villa 1 at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences, about a 10-minute walk. Address: Calle Miguel Hidalgo s/n, lot 3, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Invita the same as Antonello's?
Yes. The restaurant is called Invita Antonello's Italian Kitchen and also appears as Invita Bistro on maps.
Is Invita open for lunch?
Yes, it opens daily at 1:30 PM and serves through dinner.
What should I order at Invita?
Any of the handmade pastas, the fritto misto or grilled octopus, and the tiramisu.
Nearby Restaurants & Bars
Mi Casa
Location: Calle Cabo San Lucas s/n (facing Plaza Amelia Wilkes), Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 143 1933
0.5 mi from Villa 1 · 15 min walk
Mama's Royal Café
Location: Calle Miguel Hidalgo s/n, between Emiliano Zapata and Francisco I. Madero, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 143 4290
0.4 mi from Villa 1 · 10 min walk
La Dolce
Location: Calle Miguel Hidalgo at Emiliano Zapata, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 143 4122
0.4 mi from Villa 1 · 10 min walk
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