Italian Fare in Merida
It’s a little strange to find yourself in an Italian restaurant in Merida, when your focus should be the local Yucatean cuisine. But when a young and talented chef like Stefano Marcelletti decides to cook for you at his brand new restaurant, it’s 100% worth the detour.
We had the best seats in the house, right in front of the kitchen, separated by a large glass wall from the dining room. The flurry of activity inside was infectious, and the dishes they churned out for us, one after the other, left our rambunctious crowd speechless and in awe. It was a real journey for the senses. Simple plates, such as a caprese salad, made our taste buds explode. At the end we all felt it was a good break from our intense foray into Yucatean food over the past few days.
The restaurant’s interior is modern, perhaps a bit industrial. Mostly locals ate here, always a plus.
If you’re ready to take a break from the Yucatean cuisine, or simply in the mood for some scrumptious Italian fare, this is your place.
OPEN MON–SAT:
7pm-11pm
Oliva Enoteca only takes reservations for 8 and more people. All others will be seated on a first come first serve basis.
Calle 47 & Esquina con 54
Colonia Centro, Merida, YUC, MX.
Tel. 999.923.3081
>>>A heartfelt thank you to Yucatan Tourism for an unforgettable 4 days in the Yucatan, my new favorite place in Mexico! @YucatanTourism #TravelYucatan
