Antica Roma — Restaurant in Mérida

Had dinner there last night and the gnocchi. It was a very strange experience. I was early by Merida standards and so was the only person in the restaurant.

I elected to sit outside being a beautiful night. There were several staff in the area chatting away when I arrived. As soon as I sat down, all talking stopped. They all stood staring into the bushes that surround the patio area. My server took my order and it was delivered promptly.

No one ever spoke to me or checked on me. I felt extremely unwelcome and like I had invaded their space. They all just stood and stared. I seriously considered picking up the food and moving to the far end of the patio area.

The gnocchi pasta itself was cooked properly. However, I could detect no chorizo. It was like Chef Boyardee sauce.

I don't know how much business they do but I imagine it's not much if this is the norm for service...

My husband and I came here on a Wednesday night for the lasagna special. Service was good and wait staff was very attentive, but neither of us liked the lasagna at all. The cheese made the entire dish taste like mush and the sauce wasn't much better either. The sangria was delicious, but for the small amount you get(1/3rd of a glass) it is not worth the price. Bread should come standard with all meals, period. I really wanted to like this place, as it is close to where we're staying and something different than your standard taco place. But, for the reasons mentioned above we will not...

Very delicious and very authentic. Any bad reviews here have no idea what they're talking about. If you're considering going here, just do it. The service is outstanding, the menu is formatted just how it is in Italy. I felt like I was transported to Italy when eating here. My wife and I used to go to Trattoria La Pasta Montejo a lot before this, but we'll likely never go there again after visiting this place. It's better, cheaper, and with a nicer atmosphere. The flavors are tasty and true to Italian cuisine. I can't recommend this...