We didn't have a reservation and they were able to fit us in by the door. The music was very loud…read moremaking conversation at the table difficult. The food was outstanding and the service was spot on.

The only restaurant in Merida - where the food was great everywhere - that we returned to twice…read more The Caesar salad ! The fettuccine Excellent

I hadn't eaten here in a while. The food was still delicious with the portions being more than…read moreadequate. The staff was attentive. The prices are not cheap but worth the cost.

We had a nice Saturday night meal here. Our friend from Mérida said this is definitely old school…read moreItalian here in Mérida. The place is decorated like an old Italian villa. Lots of pictures and carvings on the wall. We were seated right away with our 7:30 reservation. My wife and ordered a glass of Tempranillo which was quite chilled. A little too cold so waited a while to drink. We started the meal with a caprese salad. Tomatoes and mozzarella was sitting on lettuce. My wife had to ask for some basil. I ordered penne pasta with onion,garlic, bacon, and tomato sauce. My wife ordered the creamy pasta with chopped shrimp and vegetables. She really enjoyed her dish. They did serve really good bread with a herbed butter. It was very good. Our waiter was friendly and gave good service.

Having Italian immigrant parents this place is SPECTACULAR I gobbled ever atom of my dinner…read more so yummy

one of our favorite evening places, very good italian food, small but adequate wine selection,…read moreoutdoor seating, or indoors, good service. love this place

This restaurant in Mérida Yucatan, Mexico was amazing overall highly recommend. We were limited on…read moretime and we explained to the waiter out time limit and he acted very promptly to make sure we were still able to enjoy our experience but get us out in time so we can return our car rental on time. The waiter was very prompt in bringing out the items in the order we wanted them salad first, pasta/pizza, then dessert. All the food brought out was so fresh and all cooked on the spot you can definitely tell. The pizza crust was very crispy and you can tell it was just wood fired right then and there I still had some of those wood fired elements on my hand when done eating my pizza slice! Yum! Also the ambiance is very cute cozy and also a cute romantic date spot as well. Music was playing settled in the background. Overall great experience and highly recommend if you're in Merida, Yucatan.

On our last night in Merida my daughter said she wanted something other than Mexican, so we came…read morefor Italian. I had pizza with prosciutto and mushrooms and she had the gnocchi. I preer a crispy crust, but while thin the bottom crust was soft. I had one beer, and I forget what she had to drink. Food was good, but I dislike having to scan a QR code to see the menu. $57.51 total bill in USD.

From Chicago, first time at Oliva today. Here are my thoughts:…read more -We had a bigger party of 8 people and made reservations ahead of time. They gave us a perfect private room! -We ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer, and it was excellent! The tomatoes were really, really good. -I got the cacio y pepe for my entree and it was easily the best I've ever had outside of Italy : ) Very tender pasta, in a peppery white sauce. -I tried the ravioli and it was delicious, nice spices and sauce. -Service was excellent! This place is on the fancier side. We got in with shorts, but more formal waiters, etc. -If I could only go back to one restaurant in Merida, this would be it. Highly recommended!

GREAT PLACE, RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED - We've been here three times, twice inside and once outside…read more Inside it is very nice, attentive staff, and charming. Outside it was still pleasant but you sit on plastic chairs and most the diners outside, like us, waited about 30 minutes at our tables until our order was taken. Definitely the walk ons who eat outside seem to have less attention granted to them, but to sit inside you need a reservation when it is busy, so reservations are recommended. All that said once we placed our order the food was promptly served on all occassions. It was always rich and delicious, with all ingredients tasting super fresh. The flavors were bold but not overpowering, and the portion sizes were modest but fair. The prices were a bit high relative to other places you could find around here but generally speaking you pay for quality at this place. It's an excellent option for some homemade pasta and fantastic salads, but that also makes it super popular, so just be patient as you may need to wait at times. Still the wait is worth it, give it a chance you won't be disappointed. Happy eating! -John Seeto

We enjoyed our meal at La Fogatta Plus. The pizza was quite delicious and the beer was cold. We've…read morebeen there before and will go again. Service was good and place was very clean. This was their restaurant. They also have another location in Merida that I believe is takeout only.

I guess I went to the smaller place. Walk up tiny stairs to the right to a small cozy dining area…read moreupstairs. The waitress was excellent very nice and attentive. Pizza is wood fired and came out perfect. 10/10 would recommend this place. Perfect crisp and amazing toppings!!

The food was really grease. The ravioli was suppose to have a buttery sauce, but it tasted like…read moresome cheap oil. The bread was raw in the middle. Really unbeatable!!! Service was ok. And the ambience was the best part. I sat outside and there was a nice breeze.

The food and service were exceptional. Food was delicious and substantial. Tuna tartare is big…read moreenough for 4 people.

We've been coming to Amaro for a long time. We've had very good food, including Fish Amaro, Chaya…read moreCrepes, Salmon Pizza, and a chicken dish the name of which I can't recall. There's a great variety of drinks--nice traditional mezcalitas, chaya cocktails (with xtabentun), clericot, beer, wine, you name it. The last year or so they've had, in my opinion, a very fine singer/guitarist; she's there, I believe, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and maybe Saturdays. Music starts at 8:30 (it used to start at 8:00, and I wish it still did or at 7:30) -- no cover. (That's not to say that on the other nights you won't hear good music; over the years there have been many fine trova singers.) All in the atrium of an historic building: in our opinion, a special if not unique place in Merida.

This nice restaurant in the heart of the tourist district has delicious entrées, including…read morevegetarian options, and a tuna ceviche that I went back for twice! In the evenings, there's music starting at 8:30 and there's also an art exhibit from a local artist. We found it to be quieter than some of the other choices, which we appreciated, and the service was excellent.

Very good food and nice place, good location, very nice patio, nice to go for dinner.read more

After trying @olivapatio for the first time I know it will not be the last. Every dish,…read moreincluding the wine, was fantastic and although I would have preferred the portions be a bit larger, I left feeling fully satisfied from all the delicious flavors. Pictured here is the beef Carpaccio, salmon, beef filet and chocolate pie.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - This place, found on the corner of Calle 60 and 57, has a variety of…read moreoffering spanning italian, american, mexican, yucatan, and debatably some other options. We got a glass of chilean merlot and a glass of argentian malbec, 120 pesos each which isnt bad considering the wines came in prime condition. The menu items seemed a little pricier than other places you might see but it is a bit of a swankier place. We came at lunch and they had a very pleasant blend of tasteful 80's music at a good loudness level. We came past lunch on a hot day so there were more servers here than patrons but thats ok by us. We ordered a soupa de lima and a risotto al vino blanco. We came in hot and the AC was mild so it took a little while for us to cool down. The food was only ok. The salsas fell kind of flat, like they could have added more salt. If you are into thick tortilla chils, their blue corn ones would be a trear, nice and crunchy. I like them more thin and crispy. The sooa de lime, their chicken lime soup, was kind of not that chickeny in the broth, the meat was shredded amd while generous somewhat dry. There was way more red bell pepper than I've seen before i soups like this and they saturated it with tortilla strips, which again could be great if you like those. I prefer them as just a few per bowl. It also was very light in lime, leaving it without the characteristic zing Ive come to love in this soup. Overall I would not recommend this soup. The risotto was basically a mushroom risotto, very appropriate textures though it seemed to have a bit more cheese than I expected. Still it was served at the right texture and thickness, and if you like mushroom risotto this wont blow your mind but its good for what it is. I'm not a risotto guy, my wife ordered that one. She said it wasnt bad but probably would not order it again. Overall this place seems like a great place for drinks, but given the price was high and the food wasnt even average for the area, we probably wont try it again until we've done most of the many other restaurants in the area. Happy eating adventures ahead to you and thanks for reading! -John Sito

From my visit to Merida this place I recommend. Food had…read morewhat is pictured the eggs are part of a breakfast that also includes fruit, bread, and juice. I didn't care for the eggs they were okay the tostadas gets soggy which I prefer the crunch. Second time there had the pizza and burger both yummy. The bread similar to when I had breakfast is a bit dry and not spongy. Pizza delicious Fresh aguas very refreshing. Pollo Parmesano third time there wash great and flavorful. Calzones are delicious. Drinks in all occasions where a good balance of flavors and alcohol. On Friday and Saturday they are half which is awesome. Live music Thursday to Saturday. Four stars because food does take a bit. From visiting Merida it's a must.