Il Merlo — Restaurant in Unione dei comuni della Versilia

WOW. Truly incredible dinner, best we’ve had in Italy so far - shout out to our hotel concierge for recommending this place, as we would never have found it on our own. I never write reviews but this place deserved it.

We booked for 8pm thinking it would be a respectable dinner time - when we arrived (right at 8) the place was empty, so we strolled down to the water and back. View of the mountains and the beach was spectacular.

We sat for dinner, and even the bread was incredible (unusual in Italy, even for fine dining!) with a delicious grainy focaccia and sourdough (with great olive oil, of course). Our waiter recommended the most delicious rose, and was super friendly.

I had the Pacchieri with a tomato seafood sauce, which came in the most beautiful blue bowl with crystalline glaze - I’m a potter and a chef - and when I tell you this dish was spectacular, I mean it. Perfectly Al dente, just the right amount of sauce, delicious flecks of white fish and chopped parsley mixed throughout.

My partner got the catch of the day in a tomato, capers, olives, and glasswort sauce on recommendation again from our waiter. It came beautifully presented and was delightfully fresh and light. We couldn’t help but use our extra bread (which they provided generously) to clean our plates.

For dessert we had the millefoglie and torta caprese, both excellent though we preferred the millefoglie. In the most classic Italian way we sat for an hour after dinner just chatting and finishing off our wine amongst the chatter of the other tables.

Cannot recommend highly enough, wish we were still there enjoying that blissful meal while watching the sunset...

Nestled in a breathtakingly picturesque location, this exquisite dining establishment truly exceeded our expectations in every possible way. From the moment we arrived, we were instantly captivated by the stunning scenery that enveloped the restaurant, providing a serene and enchanting backdrop for our dining experience.

The culinary offerings were nothing short of spectacular, with an impressively diverse menu that catered to a wide array of palates and preferences. Each dish we sampled was skillfully prepared, artfully presented, and bursting with mouthwatering flavors that left us eagerly anticipating the next course.

Our evening was further enhanced by the warm and attentive service, as the staff went above and beyond to ensure that our every need was met and our dining experience was truly unforgettable. The ambiance was nothing short of magical, providing the perfect setting for a memorable dinner that we will undoubtedly treasure for years to come.

Our visit to this remarkable dining destination was an absolute pleasure from beginning to end, and we cannot express our gratitude enough for the incredible culinary journey we were taken on. Thank you for providing us with a truly extraordinary evening, and we eagerly look forward to our next opportunity to dine in such a beautiful and...

What a joke. In retrospect I should have read more reviews to warn me and my family against their service and not so good price to quality ratio and service level. And I can only confirm that this restaurant feels like lost glory. We have had some good dishes and some close to great (nothing at the level of a Michelin star or truly great), but the prices are just not reflecting what you get on the plate. Even worse, the bistecca we ordered was half excellent (the sides) half poor (the meat quality/cut and quantity) and when we were asked for feedback they did nothing about it. Not even an apology, discount or drink on the house. No, the chef replied this was how it was supposed to be. Here I was spending over 200 euro for two persons (and two tiny kids) having to “defend” myself for giving honest feedback. I am never going back to this place. What a disgrace. If you are reading this to make a choice where to eat, there are many places where you will have a better time: UNA hotel rooftop, La Risacca (La...