TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Many thanks to our waiter, Fabian whose friendly manner helped make out dinner experience a dream. This restaurant is our favorite as it is in a beautiful outdoor garden patio setting surrounded by a magnificent water pond. Congratulations to the Armony hotel.

We had the most amazing service. Warmly greeted by Mario poolside who took care of us all day with drinks and food. Followed by dinner at Essence with Fabian and YupanKi who welcomed us with a smile and nice bread basket, we enjoyed a lovely meal. They were both very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Fabian provided an amazing recommendation for the chicken parmesan. The drinks were cold, food came quick and restaurant was beautiful. Very sweet staff, not overly crowded, personalized experience, would recommend to anyone.

Essence dining was awesome, Fabian and Gaby provided 5 star service Food was delicious (too much) and ambiance in the garden was amazing. " Lot was engaging. We will return before leaving the resort-just not order as much so we can finish the dinner.

The ceviche tasting was excellent. Brandon the bartender and Andre the event coordinator did a good job. Refreshing snack hit the spot in the heat. Locally sourced ingredients coupled with love made fresh at the bar with the freshest ingredients.

Our second experience at essence was delightful! Our first experience was in May 2025z Luciano and Fabian were excellent servers and well spoken! We loved the smaller outdoor area, which was very romantic. The soup and seafood salad were wonderful and the entrees we had delicious-mahi mahi and Mediterranean scampi. Thank you!