Inspire Hardware

The pasta pomodoro was lovely, very fresh and perfectly al dente handmade pasta. The salad was also delicious. And their front patio is very nice with great people watching as they stroll Montejo. We tried Trattoria la Pasta and much prefer this restaurant. Really good wine curation as well, but not super inexpensive wine. To top it off they are extremely dog friendly both on the patio and indoors.

Jenny Morris

For me, this is the best Italian restaurant I’ve tried in Mèrida. I don’t know why it doesn’t come up more highly in the google ranking. I can never find it when I look for the directions. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. The pasta is fresh and the salsas are properly made without being overly done. I highly recommend you La Luna. 💜

astrid bloemink

A lovely quiet Italian with gorgeous decor. Perfect when you need a taste of home. The service was attentive and friendly. Our waiter recommended a salmon dish and it was delicious. The ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. My partner had chicken and it was perfectly cooked-not dry! We had the profiterole for dessert. It was not what I expected (small balls filled with cream) but it was tasty nonetheless. I don’t know why it was so quiet, it was simply delightful.

Claudia Bailey

Can’t believe how great the food and the service was at La Luna Sul Mare! Without a doubt some of the best Italian I’ve ever had (and I grew up going to Italian school learning how to cook it myself). I had the ravioli panna e funghi and it was perfecto. Thanks for having us!

Lorena Antillon

The food was so delicious I forgot to take photos! My friend and I each had the fettuccine bolognese. The noodles were freshly made. Our server who I suspect is also the owner, although he didn’t say, was attentive, recommended fantastic wine pairings and made our experience most delightful. I’m so happy to have found this gem. It’s the best pasta I’ve in Mérida.

Robin Briggs

I 1it is a light snack and coffee, or a complete dinner with wine and dessert. The food and service is excellent. They even have their own pizza oven! You can sit in the patio facing beautiful Paseo Montejo, or go inside the spacious and air conditioned dining room. Even the background music is soft and calming. I always look forward to coming to this place!

Afshin Rahimi

Great Italian restaurant in heart of downtown Merida. The environment is very appropriate for the experience and the service and food is also really good. The prices are fair for the quality and portion of the food you get and a bonus was that our server spoke English and made the visit a pleasure to have.

Michael Long

Would do again! Being from the USA where air conditioning is everywhere it was nice to have staff move us to a table near the AC when we requested it. The service was amazing and each of us ordered something different. The pizza was probably the best you can get BUT if hot chilis are not for you remind staff No Chili por favor! The breaded filet was tender and savory with mushrooms and balsamic vinegar. The pasta dish was cooked to perfection. The wine was Chilean and terrific!

Gia Okubo

EXCELLENT!! We met Nikko who is the Italian Pizzero, he’s from Verona. He recommended we go eat at the restaurant. It’s very clean inside and so beautifully decorated, everyone greets you. We ordered wine…. It was very good!! I had the margherita pizza…. I always like a simple pizza… by far it’s definitely one of my top pizzas. They cook it in a brick oven. My husband ordered a pasta that has a 4 cheese blend and it was very delicious and simple. Our friends ordered lasagna and grilled chicken. It was all very nice. Our waiter was so nice and very attentive. Good job guys, we will definitely be back!

+3

R. Ricci

Returned after a long break. Great location and atmosphere- casual, relaxing, No loud music. The stuffed chicken breast was very flavorful and well presented. Service was excellent. I asked for milk with my coffee and when they discovered they were out of milk, they immediately ran to get it for me. Will return soon

We were very hungry and tired after visiting the museum of anthropology and stumbled in for a drink of water only to discover an absolutely delicious menu with dishes made to order. The service was s…

Es un buen lugar para ir a comer una rica pasta al más estilo italiano, buen ambiente, servicio top y ubicación excelente en paseo de Montejo, me gustaría que sus redes sociales estén más activas para promocionar más platillos o eventos, tiene potencial para más!

La comida estaba deliciosa. Medio que hay que estar persiguiendo al mesero para que nos atienda a pesar de que el lugar estaba vacío. Recomiendo para pasta de Trufa Negra. Algo negativo es que el vino tinto de la casa es el único que tienen por copeo es solo merlot y está muy ácido.

La terraza está muy cómoda y agradable, la atención es muy buena. La comida está bien pero tampoco es algo que destaque tanto como para recomendar por sabor . Probamos la pasta con salsa de pistache y las bruschettas con tomate y serrano. Es un lugar agradable para cenar algo ligero y disfrutar de la noche con tranquilidad .

Excelente opción para paseo de Montejo, joya no valorada. La comida exquisita, recomiendo los canelonis de tartufo. Observación un poco descuidado posiblemente nos tocó un mal dia.

Alberto Molina Alvarez

Well situated in Paseo de Montejo. Casual dining with friendly staff. Menu is based in Italian cuisine, mostly pizza. Moderate prices.

We visited on January 1st as this was one of the few places open at the time. They were out of a lot of ingredients and food such as pizza, bolognese and ravioli? They dont have a wine list and brou…

We visited on January 1st as this was one of the few places open at the time. They were out of a lot of ingredients and food such as pizza, bolognese and ravioli? They dont have a wine list and …

We visited on January 1st as this was one of the few places open at the time. They were out of a lot of ingredients and food such as pizza, bolognese and ravioli? They dont have a wine list and br…

Tucked away near the base of the Paseo the food and service were excellent. The potato and octopus salad was delicious, generous and attractively plated. Doesn't seem that this restaurant ha…

Tucked away near the base of the Paseo the food and service were excellent. The potato and octopus salad was delicious, generous and attractively plated. Doesn't seem that this restaurant has been…

We loved sitting here drinking wine, and eating pizza watching the world go by on Paseo de Montejo. We give the veggie pizza with the arugula a 5 out of 5, and my husbands Pepperoni he gave a 5/…

We loved sitting here drinking wine, and eating Pizza watching the world go by on Paseo de Montejo. We give the veggie Pizza with the arugula a 5 out of 5, and my husbands Pepperoni he gave a 5/5.…

No hubo tema con la pizza. Pero pedimos también lasagna, no fue nada barata y eso no era lasagna, no sé si no contaban con los ingredientes e improvisaron, pero eso no estuvo bien. Pedazos de pasta rotos, pura salsa ácida con queso , y unos pedacitos de carne. Eso fue un robo. Las jarras de bebidas si alcohol son muy caras. Me decepcionó mucho porque me sentí estafada.

Stephen Moore

Lesson learned: Read the reviews BEFORE dining! I ordered the lasagna. The waiter asked if I would like some garlic bread. I said, "Yes, just a little." The lasagna was VERY salty, with tiny balls of what I believe was ground meat. "A little" garlic bread turned out to be 6 slices with not even the slightest taste of garlic. Other reviewers are correct... IVA was illegally added to the check. In the end, my $10 U.S. dinner, including the $6 bread, the IVA and a Coca-Cola, as well as a 18% tip became more than $20 U.S.

Had a tasty seafood pasta for a reasonable price outside in the front of the restaurant. Wine selection could use work. Only one Italian merlot by the glass and 6 uninspiring wines by the bottle. …

Had a tasty seafood pasta for a reasonable price outside in the front of the restaurant. wine selection could use work. Only one Italian merlot by the glass and 6 uninspiring wines by the bottle…

Had a tasty seafood pasta for a reasonable price outside in the front of the restaurant. Wine selection could use work. Only one Italian merlot by the glass and 6 uninspiring wines by the bottle. …

Had a tasty seafood pasta for a reasonable price outside in the front of the restaurant. Wine selection could use work. Only one Italian merlot by the glass and 6 uninspiring wines by the bottle. …

Enjoyable outdoor location for people watching on the Paseo de Montejo. We had a margherita pizza that was just okay as the basil was dried not fresh. Eggplant parmesan appetizer was good. wi…

Es un lugar muy bonito. ¡Cuidado con los moscos en las mesas de la terraza! Sentimos que fue demasiado el tiempo de espera para que sirvieran los platillos. De inicio ordenamos una ensalada y bebidas, después ordenamos una pizza. Tardaron 40 minutos en llevar la pizza, todavía 10 minutos más en llevar la ensalada. Suponíamos que la ensalada llegaría primero. No te ponen pan en la mesa desde que llegas, esto ayudaría un poco para no desesperarse. La pizza es mediana y delgada. La ensalada estaba muy batida con el aderezo y el queso de cabra. El mocktail muy rico. No había agua mineral perrier ni San Pellegrino, sólo Peñafiel. El baño sucio, a la taza se le ven las manchas de que no lo tallan, ni el asiento. El lavabo percudido, dudo mucho que sea parte de la decoración. Lástima, teníamos muchas ganas de conocerlo y no fue maravilloso.

Fui a cenar en viernes. El ambiente parecía agradable al inicio. Tomé una mesa por mi cuenta pues nadie se acercó desde el inicio. Espere en la mesa alrededor de 20 minutos sin una sola atención. El servicio tardo infinitamente. Pasó mucho tiempo se acabó mi bebida y mi comida tardo más tiempo en llegar. Pedí otra bebida con mucho esfuerzo pues había que cazar al único mesero del lugar quien parecía darle más importancia a otras mesas y podría dejar abandonadas a todas las demás un largo tiempo. Mi segunda bebida llegó ya que me había terminado la comida. Tuve que pedirle al mesero 4 veces el menú para pedir mi postre. Ya hasta me estaba trayendo la cuenta. (Sentí que me estaba corriendo). La comida nada extraordinario. Consigues lo mismo en otros lugares y a menor precio y con mejor trato . Había un chico talentoso cantando, pero la música del lugar de al lado a todo volumen, no permitía escucharlo realmente, parecía más una competencia de ruidos. El lugar está bien ubicado y bien iluminado No recomiendo pedir el postre. Ni siquiera tenían lo que quería pedir y decidí pedir otro del menú. Fue una mala decisión. Las frutas sabían a refri.. de mucho tiempo; pues no tenían un sabor fresco, e incluso podría decir que hasta les hacía falta una buena desinfectada. Me quedó un mal sabor de boca. Mejor consigan una marquesita en el puesto de la calle les dejará mejor sabor de boca. No creo regresar a este lugar en mucho tiempo. Una experiencia muy poco agradable. Al final termine pagando en efectivo pues con lo que ya había esperado durante toda la odisea. No quise esperar más para recibir la terminal. Lástima. El lugar muy bello. Todo lo demás cómo para no volver .

Tim Kösters

My girlfriend had long finished her pizza by the time my fish arrived. The fish was okay but there was nothing special to it what could have taken so long. "It's a different process" said the not-so-kind waitress, but it turned out to be just fried fish with 2 asparagus and a few pieces of salad.. Shame really.

Mark Cini

Summary: much better restaurants around. Food was great, but.... BUT... service was atrocious. 1. Head waiter only mentioned pizza wasn't on the menu (in an Italian restaurant!) after he brought the drinks not when he brought the menu, as customary 2. No wine list, prices as random as lottery numbers 3. Tip added without forewarning, only found out after paying

G V

They charge IVA which is a scam because by law it must be included in the menu price. Don’t tip if you see the IVA added to the bill. The pizza and salad were ok, but you can easily find better Italian food on the Paseo. The service was bad.

Lisa Ruoff

Not anywhere near authentic Italian. And definitely more money than it was worth. One of our main dishes was served with the appetizer. Smallest clams we've ever seen served with the seafood pasta. Flavors were mediocre, and red wine was served cold (not that it was horrible wine, but I couldn't help but think that there were at least a few Italians rolling over in their graves over iced red wine). Overpriced, mediocre food that shouldn't have been called Italian, and less than wonderful service. But, hey, the atmosphere was beautiful!

List had several cources that were not possible to order. Slowest service ever! Food came in odd pace. In party of five, one got first cource and next one got second cource. Food ok, not gourmet at a…

List had several cources that were not possible to order. Slowest service ever! food came in odd pace. In party of five, one got first cource and next one got second cource. food ok, not gourmet …

List had several cources that were not possible to order. Slowest service ever! Food came in odd pace. In party of five, one got first cource and next one got second cource. Food ok, not gourmet at…

An Italian restaurant without pizza! Absolutely terrible, did not mention that at the door! The Aperol Spritz was not as good as it could be. Only the interior was nice

Entramos al restaurante porque nos pareció "bonito". Nos recibieron con amabilidad. Al ordenar pedí un pollo a la italiana y mi hermana una pasta con mariscos. La comida tardo una hora en llegar, primero el pollo y como 10 minutos después la pasta (llegó sin pulpo, y en el menu se indicaba que tenia). Fue demasiado tiempo, siendo que solo había 3 mesas con gente y de 2 a 3 comensales por cada una. La comida rica pero no lo mejor que hemos comido en nuestra estancia en Mérida. Ah y ese día no hicieron pizzas que porque era 14 de Febrero . No entendimos .Definitivamente no regresaremos a ese lugar.

Pedí dos ordenes de filete con papa al horno y llegon con puré de papa. Lo mas triste es que siendo el mismo platillo la presentación era distinta y las porciones muy disparejas. Fui a regalar mi dinero. Pedí un carpaccio de entrada y nunca llegó. Los filetes no llegaron juntos primero llegó el mío y como 10 minutos despues el otro. Pésimo. Termine de cenar en Henessy. Ahí si dan buen servicio. Que lastima que no llegué ahí primero.

El 14 de febrero visitamos el restaurante (éramos 4 personas) porque el lugar se veía bonito por fuera. Nos informaron que el tiempo de espera para la comida era de 40 minutos, lo cual aceptamos mientras pedíamos bebidas. Al sentarnos, la mesa no había sido limpiada. Tenía platos de presentación con boronas de comida y cubiertos usados. La mesera no retiró lo anterior y solo agregó los faltantes. Al pedir que cambiaran los platos base, la respuesta fue: “De todas maneras, encima va el plato con la comida”. Considero que es un tema básico de higiene y atención al cliente. Las bebidas tardaron 30 minutos en llegar. Después de una hora preguntamos por la comida y nos dijeron que ya venía; pedimos otra ronda de bebidas. Solo trajeron una ensalada y, tras 1 hora y media en total (con apenas 1 ensalada y 2 bebidas que tuvimos que pedir varias veces), decidimos retirarnos. Entiendo que en fechas especiales hay alta demanda, pero no deberían aceptar más clientes si no pueden brindar un buen servicio. Es preferible atender menos mesas con calidad que ofrecer una mala experiencia. Nunca antes me había tocado que me asignaran una mesa sin limpiar. Definitivamente necesitan mejorar en capacitación y organización.

Laszlo Varro

What a shame!!! Avoid this place. A nice-looking establishment at a prime location, yet they can’t get their act together to provide a pleasant dining experience. The service was miserable. A completely uninterested waitress took our orders (four people) at 6:40 pm. One drink, a margarita, arrived at 7:05; a coke was brought to the table at 7:15, and a bottle of water followed at 7:18. The fourth drink didn’t come, until I asked about it at the hour mark. No tostadas, no bread and butter, nothing. We were about to stand up and walk out, but at the end we decided to turn it into a game and bet on when the fishes would appear. The first plate, a pasta dish, was put on the table at 8:02, almost two hours after ordering. Other meals arrived one by one in the next ten minutes. They were all tasteless, lukewarm, and poorly presented. On mine, cooked lettuce replaced the asparagus listed on the menu. On another plate, tomato sauce came with the amatriciana. It happened on Christmas day. Perhaps they didn’t have their usual chefs and waiters, but it’s no excuse for the shockingly bad experience. The lady who served us should never have been hired to deal with customers.

Chris B

CAREFUL!! read the reviews!! They are illegal cheaters and charge VAT extra ontop of the menu prices!! When we asked if the prices on the MENU include tax he says "yes yes it's on the bill". Meaning it's EXTRA! They are cheaters. Totally against the law. The two waitresses didn't speak a word of English, only a dodgy waiter finally spoke some

Wouter

Food was amazing! Great quality! They only let us pay too much! By law the price should be shown on the menu including IVA. We had to pay $600 but they made us pay $800 with added IVA and also asked for a 10% tip which made it more than $900! Such a shame because the food was nice. I asked for the order receipt but the waiter told us the printer didn’t work and he could not give the receipt. Weird. Unfortunately they scamed us. The waiter was very friendly, food was great but had to give a 1 star review for this, otherwise 5 stars.

Florian

We spend our New Year’s Eve here and spoiler alert: this was the worst decision of the day. First, the menu they offered seemed a bit pricy for Merida but worth the try. What we experienced was far from what we expected. After an admittedly tasty aperitivo we enjoyed a cold lasagne (or maybe a slice of a normal portion as first course. The salmon or chicken they optioned for main course both were.. eh.. briefly: salmon far from tender and the chicken was only worth the side salad. Looking around wondering if we were only some gringos not being able to honour Italian food her in Mexico we recognized another guest returning the food. Good job, unfortunately we did not, as we were really hungry. What followed was kinda the pit of the iceberg: a pannacotta - at least they said it was one. It looked like a better jello and tasted indefinable. This is the first time I've actually had a dessert go back. Also worth mentioning: a service that was there. Not asking if the food was good, not wondering about why we only took two bits of the dessert. But we’re they were very energetic was the tip. We refused to pay the 15 percent they just typed into the card reader arguing this would be the official tip for tonight. We even asked for the manager, who did not come up but after the waiter discussed with him he accepted the lower tip tonelessly. Should I feel bad for not tipping such an experience? He really made me! I really don’t like giving such bad reviews but being objective that is not what you expect from a New Year’s Eve dinner. Actually not any dinner you pay such an amount for. As I read other reviews of this restaurant recently I really hope for them they get back to their better days and do not only make further money from their good location. Would not go there again!