All about Oliva Enoteca Restaurant in Mérida (2025)

Into pizza, pasta, mozzarella, or a good bruschetta? Mérida doesn’t have tons of great Italian spots, but Oliva Enoteca totally hits the mark for me. It’s one of the city’s nicer places, right on the popular restaurant row – Calle 47.

Oliva Enoteca has a spacious, modern vibe I really like – plus a cocktail bar where you can watch the chefs in action through the open kitchen. If you want to be sure of a table, it’s smart to book a few days ahead.

Another great Italian spot is Gran Pizzería La Tratto Montejo – they’ve got locations at Parque de Santa Lucía and up north in Mérida. But first, let’s get back to Oliva.

I once had a quick chat with the kitchen team – at Oliva Enoteca, they stick to authentic Italian recipes, mixing top-quality imported ingredients with fresh local stuff. It’s the real deal, and you can taste it.

So, what’s good on the menu?

🍝 The menu includes a variety of handmade pastas, from classic tagliatelle to rich, slow-cooked lasagna. Their seafood dishes, such as the squid ink risotto or the perfectly seared tuna, are also worth trying.

🥩 If you enjoy meat dishes, the osso buco is a standout, cooked in a flavorful sauce. Osso Buco is Italian. The name literally means "bone with a hole", referring to the braised veal shank dish where the marrow bone is a key element.

🍰 To finish your meal, I highly recommend the tiramisu. I’m a big fan of this dessert, and theirs is especially good, with just the right balance of mascarpone and espresso-soaked biscuits.

My Wine Recommendations

As you’d expect from a top-tier restaurant, Oliva Enoteca has an extensive wine list with over 200 white and red wines from around the world. If you appreciate a good glass of wine with your meal, you’ll have plenty to choose from.

🍷 If you’re looking for a good local wine, Mexican varieties are definitely worth exploring. The Valle de Guadalupe region in Baja California is known for some of the country’s best reds, including full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.

🍾 If you prefer white wine, try a Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc from Querétaro – their crisp, refreshing notes pair well with Yucatecan seafood dishes and bold flavors.

Other Oliva Locations in Mérida

Oliva operates four more restaurants and cafés in Mérida:

• Oliva Patio is located on Avenida García Lavín in the north of the city.

• Oliva Al Volo is located in Cuarto de Maquinas (at Paseo 60).

• Pizzeria Oliva is located in the Odara shopping plaza on the Yucatán Avenue.

• Cafe Latte Quatro Sette (just half a block away).

Find Oliva Enoteca Online

In addition to its own website (see above), you can also find

• Oliva Enoteca on Facebook

• Oliva Enoteca on Instagram

The Restaurant Row

Oliva Enoteca is situated along Mérida’s well-known Restaurant Row, officially called Corredor Gastronómico, which runs for about four blocks along Calle 47, starting at the southern traffic circle of Paseo de Montejo.

The restaurant is located roughly in the middle of this stretch, surrounded by a variety of other great places to eat. Besides Oliva Enoteca, you will find the restaurants

• 130 Grados Steakhouse

• Catrín

• Micaela Mar & Leña

Furthermore, there are cafés like Cafetería Impala, Baretto Espresso Bar, Marmalade 47 or Latte Quatro Sette and the recommended cantina El Lucero del Alba.

Calle 47 was renovated in 2023 and is now one of the best spots in Mérida for dining, with great restaurants and popular cafés all around. Whether you’re just grabbing a coffee or sitting down for a full meal, it’s a great area to check out.