Oliva Kitchen & Bar

Located in downtown Merida, this Italian food restaurant offers antipasti, salads and paninis for an affordable price.

They only have 5 tables and some seats at the bar, so there is usually a line-up to get in, however if you are willing to wait for a couple minutes you will not be disappointed. The fresh food is prepared in front of your eyes in the open kitchen. Chef Stefano learned to cook from his Italian grandmother and aunts. He has lived in Italy, the United States and Mexico, what he says has influenced in his cooking style.

Stefano's concept started as a 'cocina economica' a small kitchen with food ready to go, now it has evolved into a Restaurant & Bar that is definitely worth trying.