Avanzaré

This exquisite Mediterranean restaurant, a sparkling gem in Vallarta’s gastronomic scene, is the creation of Patrick Louis, food and beverage director at the Holiday Inn.

The relatively small dining room features an Art Nouveau stained-glass ceiling, fabric-covered walls and mirrors that reflect the glow of the candles and the beauty of the women who will surely fall for the refined and romantic atmosphere and chef Eliseo’s creations.

There’s something about Mediterranean food that everybody loves – the hearty flavor of artichokes, tomatoes and bell peppers, the fish and seafood that retain their marine qualities almost intact, the goodness of flat breads dipped in rosemary-scented olive oil, the lavish use of herbs and garlic on lamb or pork… mmm!

Pick a good wine from their well-stocked cellar–a red from the Rioja or a Beaujolais from France–and let the soft music of the piano envelop you while enjoying a night you’ll never forget.