If you're planning a wedding, then you know that the night before your big day should be special and filled with lots of love. And some food! Rehearsal dinners are a great way to celebrate all the hard work that has gone into your wedding so far, and can serve as an opportunity to relax and enjoy time with loved ones. For those getting married in Mexico City, there are plenty of fabulous restaurants perfect for intimate rehearsal dinners. From classic Mexican cuisine to contemporary fusion dishes, we are sure that your guest will be ready for the next day.
Read on to discover our top picks for the most romantic and delicious Mexican eateries in one of Latin America's most exciting cities.
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Meroma is located in the heart of Colonia Roma, one of the most popular neighborhoods in CDMX. This restaurant was designed in a peculiar building from the 80s that perfectly matches the concept of its kitchen. It has different settings that adjust to the number of guests you have in mind to gather at your rehearsal dinner. From an outdoor terrace for an intimate moment of only 16 people or the main dining room for 35 people.
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It is one of our favorite places in CDMX because of its outstanding and bright main dining room and delicious food. Its menu is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, using only fresh and local ingredients. It has several ideal spaces for a rehearsal dinner and even intimate weddings, with a design and the perfect atmosphere to make your guests feel welcome.
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Nothing gathers family and friends more than a cozy place and delicious food. Máximo Bistrot is located in a 70s car workshop, an essence still in some details of its design. This restaurant is a culinary treasure in CDMX, with its cuisine based on European techniques but mixing traditional Mexican ingredients that make its dishes memorable. An experience that you and your guests will remember for years.
Sobremesa
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We can only think of one place for a completely original plan and a feel-at-home environment, Sobremesa—a space with perfect lighting and a beautiful setting in Colonia Roma. Gather your guests of honor one night before your wedding and prepare your own dinner in a fun cooking party guided by a house chef. (Perfect for 15 guests max.)
Or, if you are looking to have a memorable evening with your special people and enjoy beautiful Casa Roma, you can rent this space designed for a maximum of 50 people and choose your favorite dinner prepared by a Sobremesa chef.
This place has a way of relaxing its visitors, a plan we highly recommend for the night before your big day.
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Ling Ling is a restaurant on the 56th floor of a skyscraper in the first section of Chapultepec that offers Asian-inspired dishes in a relaxed and energetic space, just what you and your partner need to start your wedding celebrations. Its culinary proposal has Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Cantonese influences. It offers different spaces to organize your rehearsal dinner, but its biggest highlight is the incredible panoramic view of the entire city.
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A space that blends a colonial style with contemporary hints, ready to receive and surprise your favorite people the night before the big day. Seafood and cocktails are the stars of this place. We love that most dishes are designed to be shared so you can try a little of everything.
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Can you imagine having dinner the day before your wedding in one of the best restaurants in all of Latin America? Located in the heart of El Pedregal, Sud 777 offers different environments ideal for an intimate rehearsal dinner, each with a different design but with its charm. And not to mention the menu, using only local and seasonal ingredients to perform its Mexican Vegetable Cuisine that makes any palate fall in love.
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This is the right place if you want your guests to have a unique culinary experience with a kitchen where chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval explore techniques and ingredients from India, Africa, and Mexico creating innovative and unforgettable dishes. The space is cozy and perfect for an intimate dinner at its long table, ready to create unforgettable moments one night before the "I do."
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Galanga's cuisine is traditional Thai food, from street food to the most exotic dishes with flavors that are hard to forget. The atmosphere is warm and fun. It has different areas where you can receive your guests, the main dining room is in the middle of a scene of beautiful plants, and the other rooms have the perfect design to create a unique environment for this special night.
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Casa Virginia is located in one of the 20th-century buildings in Colonia Roma, a homely and refined space. The menu frequently changes, including ratatouilles and fresh vegetable dishes served family-style in the spacious dining room. Meanwhile, on the roof, they set up a small garden from which many kitchen ingredients are obtained. If you are looking for a place where you can feel comfortable and share a delicious dinner as you would as a family, accompanied by laughter and moments to remember forever, this is the place.
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In a city with so many Italian restaurants, it's hard to choose the best. Still, we recommend Chef Marco Carboni's Sartoria, where homemade pasta is cooked impeccably. From traditional and simple dishes to unique creations, we are sure it will delight everyone. Their wine list is the perfect pair to guarantee the best experience. The atmosphere invites long talks and laughter to give the best start to the festivities of your love celebration.
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A Parisian cuisine in the heart of Colonia Juárez, it has an ideal terrace for an intimate rehearsal dinner. The atmosphere is full of design, art, and delicious dishes that mix French cuisine with an oyster bar to enjoy and relax. All the ingredients are local and fresh, so the menu changes regularly to surprise its diners without forgetting its signature dishes that we are sure everyone will love.
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A super relaxed, fun, and unpretentious place is just what you and your partner need one night before their big day. Besides having delicious Mediterranean cuisine that invites you to share, Palmares also has different rooms where you can gather your guests. If you are having a large party, the terrace will be excellent for you, but if you are looking for a more intimate space, there's a small dining room where you can enjoy unique moments without interruptions.
There you have it! The best restaurants in CDMX for your rehearsal dinner. Whether looking for a casual setting or fine dining, we are sure something on this list will fit what you visualize. And now that you know a little more about each restaurant, you can decide which one is right for you and your guests.
Write us below which one opened your appetite.
Until next time, xoxo.