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Cielo Mio

Name: Cielo Mio
Address: The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, Punta Espada,, Cap Cana 23000 Dominican Republic, AW

upscale

italian

seafood

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Cielo Mio is a $$$$ italian & seafood upscale restaurant in Cap Cana; reservations recommended.

About

Cielo Mio is the rooftop Italian spot at The St. Regis in Cap Cana, which means you're looking at the Punta Espada golf course and the ocean while you eat. The setting does most of the work here—Cap Cana's south coast doesn't have many elevated dining options, and this one sits high enough to catch the breeze and the sunset without the usual resort crowd below. The menu runs northern Italian—pastas, risottos, grilled seafood—with the kind of plating you'd expect from a St. Regis property. Execution is consistent, not groundbreaking, but the kitchen doesn't cut corners on ingredients. It's expensive even by Cap Cana standards, and reservations are required, especially if you want a table near the railing. Come for a special occasion or if you're already staying at the resort and want something beyond the buffet. The view carries the experience more than the food does, but that's not necessarily a problem.

At a glance

Area: Cap Cana
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●●
Reservation required: ✓
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: italian
seafood
Dietary options: —

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