Merlo Rosso

Niall Leavey★★★★★

Excellent service, excellent staff, the food was delicious. The prawns in the paella weren’t clean, but the mussels were delicious. The staff are the selling point here. Exceptionally kind and generous with their time. Their memory for names, and previous orders was sublime. Their French fries … clean oil, home cut and delicious. I’d return for them alone! This is a busy restaurant, you need to book in advance. I’m only sorry that I didn’t spend my third night in this town eating dinner here! Brilliant!

Ivana Rocca★★★★★

Friendly place with tasty dishes made of fresh local ingredients. Beautifully designed interior with a nice atmosphere. Not that busy at lunch time, booking for evenings recommended. UPDATE JULY 2023 Still amazing! 🙂

Francesco Torcasio★★★★★

Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Highly recommended.

ilenia polimeni★★★★★

What a pleasant surprise this fish restaurant turned out to be! Located right in the heart of the historic market of Lamezia, it didn’t disappoint at all. The staff are friendly, professional, and quick in serving, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The ingredients are fresh and full of flavor. The spaghetti alle vongole were perfectly creamy, just as they should be, and the crostini with tuna and cipolla di Tropea are an absolute must-try. If you’re looking for authentic dishes made with fresh ingredients at fair prices, this is definitely a place worth visiting.