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Kenny's Italian Cafe

Name: Kenny's Italian Cafe
Address: Norman Manley Blvd In the area of across from Merrells II, Negril Jamaica, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 3.9

★★★½☆3.9 out of 5 · 639 reviews

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Kenny's Italian Cafe is a $$ italian casual restaurant in Negril rated 3.9/5 by 639 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Kenny's Italian Cafe is on Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril, just off the main beach strip. It's been serving pasta, pizza, and Italian basics for years in a casual setup where families and couples come off the sand looking for something other than jerk chicken. The atmosphere rating sits higher than the rest—4.3 out of 5—which tracks. The space is open-air with a laid-back feel, and the portions are big enough that the mid-range pricing works out. Food scores a 4.1, so most people leave satisfied, even if it's not breaking new ground. It's Italian food in Negril, done competently. No reservation needed. Walk in, order, eat. The menu is straightforward—think red sauce, garlic bread, the occasional seafood toss-in. It fills a gap when you've had enough rice and peas.

At a glance

Area: Negril
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: italian
Dietary options: —

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