Getting to Know La Terrazza di Roma – Delightful Negroni Variations and a Stunning Beet “Carpaccio”
One of the coolest things about writing for Celebrating Puerto Vallarta is we (KC Shomler & Steven Shomler) get to play tourists in our own hometown.
So one fine day in late April, we took ourselves to Marina Vallarta a “high season” (November – April) favorite neighborhood for snow birding gringos (Americans) and Canadians.
Centered around a functioning Marina (hence, the name), there are streets full of pretty homes, condos, a golf course and a great variety of shops, spas, bars and restaurants.
Plus, a great bookstore (see our article about The Living Room Bookstore right here – https://www.celebratingpuertovallarta.com/marina-vallarta-living-room-bookstore/)
The Marina Vallarta Neighborhood
Marina Vallarta is a fantastic place to stroll next to the boats while people-watching and then take your pick from all kinds of restaurants at various levels of fanciness and price.
After our pleasant, if a bit hot, walk we needed a cool drink and a snack at a pet-friendly place as Sir Nash was also in attendance.
La Terrazza di Roma Restaurante Italiano
La Terrazza di Roma called our name with its excellent location next to the water, tables dressed in crisp, white linens and plenty of fans to augment the breeze off the marina. This being the end of the high season, we pretty much had the place to ourselves.
The menu of Italian dishes has a bunch of pizzas, pastas and salads, but we were just looking for drinks and snacks.
Bruschetta Burrata e Prosciutto
Red Beet Carpaccio
The Bruschetta Burrata e Prosciutto – Homemade bread with Burrata cheese, prosciutto, figs, cherry tomatoes, and arugula was solid, but the beets were definitely something to write home about!
The gorgeous beet “carpaccio” was stunning (and generous) and we gobbled it all down. I still think about that dish – thin slices of red beet arranged in an artistic, overlapping pattern on the platter, topped with burrata, almond slivers and a crown of arugula. Dressed with olive oil and balsamic and served with toasts, it was as satisfying as it was beautiful.
Americano Negroni
Saltu Avis (Jungle Bird)
Luscious Refreshing Cocktails
The selection of different riffs on negronis was fun and tasty. La Terrazza di Roma offers 7 different variations on the Negroni and I (KC) chose the “Americano” which features Vermouth rossa, Campari and Soda Water.
Steven had the Saltu Avis (Jungle Bird). La Terrazza puts a fun Italian twist on this classic tiki cocktail by combining Appleton Estate Rum, Campari, pineapple juice, and citrus juice. Very refreshing on a warm day!
Service was kind and very helpful, thanks to Azaid. As our visit was mainly an introduction, we would certainly go back to sample more of the menu.
KC Shomler
Words by KC Shomler Author of Falling Out of Love With My Career and Desperately Dating, and the forthcoming book Perpetual Summer – Moving to the Land of Nonstop Sunshine.
Photos by Steven Shomler
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La Terrazza di Roma is located in the Marina Vallarta neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta just off of Paseo de la Marina.
La Terrazza di Roma Address:
Club de Tenis Puesta de sol L-2, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
29 More From Our Visit to Marina Vallarta and La Terrazza di Roma
The “Americano” Negroni – Vermouth rossa, Campari and Soda Water
La Terrazza di Roma Negroni Menu
Saltu Avis (Jungle Bird)
Bruschetta Burrata e Prosciutto – Homemade bread, Burrata cheese, prosciutto, figs,cherry tomatoes, and arugula
Red Beet “Carpaccio” – thin slices of red beet arranged in an artistic, overlapping pattern on the platter, topped with burrata, almond slivers & a crown of arugula, dressed with olive oil and balsamic and served with toasts
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About Celebrating Puerto Vallarta
Highlighting the wonderful cuisine and delightful destinations you will discover when you visit Puerto Vallarta
We cover Puerto Vallarta and the greater Bay of Banderas area from San Pancho & Sayulita to El Tuito & Yelapa and everywhere in between.
Celebrating Puerto Vallarta features the words and photography of food & travel writers KC Shomler, and Steven Shomler.
KC and Steven live full-time here in Mexico. They moved from Portland, Oregon to Puerto Vallarta August 2025 and they love sharing the treasures they find as they travel throughout Mexico
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