Il Merlo In Camaiore

Excellent cuisine, high-quality traditional dishes. Nice wine list, more original than the local ones. We really enjoyed our stay.

An exceptional evening in a heavenly setting. Everything is perfect, the meal, the setting, and the ambiance. The servers are discreet, smiling, and very pleasant. Go there with your eyes closed.

One of the best menu’s I have had for a while! We had the oysters (AMAZING!) and the raw sea food platter for starters and the sea food risotto as primi. And all were of the highest quality. Great wine pairing and deserts made it a perfect evening! HIGHLY recommended!

Every summer we return to this restaurant expecting the same quality as previous years, but this time we were quite disappointed, especially with the service, which didn't live up to the final bill. On the same evening, in no particular order: - the waiter serving the raw fish couldn't explain what all the fish on the plate were. The second waiter couldn't help either. - while waiting for everyone else to arrive, one of us asked for a glass of prosecco that was never served. - halfway through the meal, having finished the first bottle of wine, we asked for another, but, on her own initiative, she was brought a different, "similar" one, the waitress said, because the wine we ordered at the beginning of the meal was unavailable. Perhaps the wine list should be added. In previous years, there was a competent sommelier in the dining room, but he is no longer there. One of us asked the same waitress, the one always somber—perhaps a smile wouldn't hurt—if the dish he wanted to order, "rice and curry-gratin scampi," was, as he claimed, a historic Viareggio dish (incidentally, it was a staple on the menu of the then-famous Zi'Rosa for several years). The waitress replied with a firm "no," adding loudly that if anything, it was an Indian dish, but that customers were still asking for it... We found the response inappropriate, both in its manner and content, and demeaning of the dish itself. In the final bill, we noted that four glasses of Prosecco at the beginning of the dinner cost us 48 euros. Perhaps it would have been kind of the waiter to inform us of the price when we ordered, and perhaps suggest a bottle instead of four glasses. Compared to last year, we've noticed that prices have risen significantly (for example, the raw ham, now on the menu at 45 euros, was under 40 last year). The place is always very nice and the chef's greeting at the end of the evening is very welcome and friendly.

A beautiful seaside restaurant, open year-round. The seafood is top-notch, with special mention for the fried sole, the wild herb salad, and the catch of the day. It's a shame I've never had the spaghetti with clams, but perhaps that's also a sign of the quality and freshness of the cuisine. The wine list is excellent, and the service is always very courteous and friendly. Perhaps a little overpriced.

Restaurant/Lido with a beautiful sunset view. We had an anchovy appetizer, a fish main course, and dessert each for €160. The food was very good (especially the fish). I recommend the seared tuna for €45. The service was a bit lacking: the menu was on a used slip of paper and the waiters weren't very attentive (they'd forgotten the wine list). We waited 20-30 minutes for our water to be brought.

The risotto we were served was by far the worst I've had .... It tasted bitter stale with an overpowering crispy algae which totally ruined the dish... the chef apologised and sent us the bill nevertheless The warm seafood salad n desert was Ok.. Service was pretty decent...

Fantastic place and great food!! And great heart!!! The bistro, bathroom, and restaurant are a perfect synergy. Thanks guys/girls

Top! Vengo spesso in questo ristorante e tutte le volte è una certezza!!! Location ottima davanti al mare…cibo ottimo con il crudo migliore della Versilia e pesce super! E non si può saltare il dolce…sfoglia alla crema da 10!

Ristorante situato sul mare vista bellissima..location raffinata servizio eccellente ed attento…presentazione dei piatti ineccepibile e qualità delle materie prime ottime..dal crudo ,al fritti,ai dolci..assolutamente consigliato!!