In tonight’s episode we are dining at the new La Deriva Cucina Italiana. This is a seaside restaurant right on the water and one of the restaurant choices at the new Solaz Los Cabo’s resort in the corridor. It is a short drive from Cabo along the beautiful highway 1 to Solaz. We arrived and enjoyed the valet service before sunset. We took advantage of their seaside bar and ordered a couple of margaritas and watched the horses head down the beach. The new Solaz Los Cabos is a contemporary wonder and a welcome addition to the luxury resort category.
The menu of Chef Patron Emanuele Olivero is inspired from a philosophy of tradition. The cuisine the chef serves has a long history passed down from generation to generation, which is why his objective is to preserve the authentic flavor of Italy with its northern influence. Each plate expresses tradition and innovation, at the same time offering the highest quality local of Baja Californian products.
Before taking our table we toured the indoor seating options and said hello to the kitchen. They were stoking the mesquite grill and preparing for a busy night. We opted for the patio table and looked over the menu. First up was the traditional mussels with a Gorgonzola sauce, the verdict excellent.
Next we were served a salt crusted whole cabrillo with organic grilled vegetables, a fresh side salad and a side of truffles and mushroom pasta. The chef paid us a visit and made sure we were satisfied. A nice touch as the evening was winding down. After a wonderful evening we decided to come back again soon and try their nice selection of dulces and aperitifs.
La Deriva is a romantic choice for those craving authentic northern Italian cuisine.
