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Moonstone by Vincenzo

Name: Moonstone by Vincenzo
Address: Jewel Runaway Bay Resort, Runaway Bay Jamaica, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆4.2 out of 5 · 134 reviews

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Moonstone by Vincenzo is a $$ italian casual restaurant in Runaway Bay rated 4.2/5 by 134 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

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Moonstone by Vincenzo is the Italian spot inside Jewel Runaway Bay Resort, and it pulls a perfect atmosphere rating—5 out of 5—which tracks if you've eaten there. The setting does the work: open-air seating, ocean close enough to hear, string lights after dark. It's casual and kid-friendly, so families show up early and couples claim tables later. The food scores a 4.1, which is honest for resort Italian—solid pastas, wood-fired pizzas, the occasional special that rises above. Value sits higher at 4.3, meaning portions are generous and the check doesn't sting. Service trails slightly at 4.0; pace can drag when the dining room fills, but the staff stays pleasant. No reservation required, though peak nights in high season get crowded. If you're staying at Jewel, it's an easy win. If you're day-tripping Runaway Bay, there are livelier off-resort options worth hunting down.

At a glance

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

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