Merlo In Bologna

A cozy place that exudes warmth and conviviality. The food was very good, portions are right and well presented, and the staff was also very friendly and helpful. The price was fair, perhaps a little high for traditional dishes. I will return to try the other menu.

We had high expectations but a restaurant with an ordinary cuisine. Nice place, welcoming and friendly staff. Probably the dishes chosen were not their strong points. A picanha which were thin "steaks" without their typical fat and pink cooking. Good meatballs but 3 in number. Friggione is generally cooked until the onion is reduced to a cream, here the onions were a little more "crunchy". Cheek a little dry and hard, more similar to a boiled cheek than a braised cheek with its typical softness that melts in the mouth. The semifreddo had ice around it. The selection of wines is very varied and interesting.

Divine food, beautiful location and very attentive service

I had dinner here for the first time at the invitation of my partner. The place is much more informal than we would like to believe and this for me is an added value. The staff is helpful and smiling. We tried different dishes but did not take the tasting menus. The dishes I appreciated the most were the starters: potato flan and mortadella and pumpkin cream with pecorino foam and bacon (this one was really good!!!). First courses and desserts good but not impressive: lasagnetta di versa and purple truffle (tortellini, truffle bechamel and porcini mushroom crumble); as desserts meringue and mascarpone. Price of dinner, with water, cover charge and 2 glasses of wine around 90 euros. The place has a nice atmosphere, a little out of time... definitely worth a try if you want to spend a relaxing dinner or lunch, getting away from the chaos of the now hyper-touristy taverns in the centre.

I am not sure this place deserves all the accolades I saw on line. Some things were good, some others less so, the quality of the food was not great. The selection of salumi was ok, some of them very good, some others ( like the mortadella or the prosciutto crudo ) not so good at all. The purple truffle was forgettable, but the polpette di ripieno were great, and so was the creme caramel . I this a shame as the place has potential but this felt like a missed opportunity. The service can improve but it is good. I am not sure if I would visit again.

Really excellent. From the moment of booking it was clear that they are professionals and passionate about catering. More than a typical menu of Bolognese cuisine, delicious starters, starters and dishes. Then an excellent wine list. The prices are super good too!

Quiet lunch in a nice restaurant. Uncharacteristic and very modern! The cured meats and the Bolognese cutlet are good. The first ones were good but not unforgettable! Fast and courteous staff!

The flavors and the service did not disappoint expectations for our first visit to this trattoria in the heart of Bologna. A place personalized with care, colors and lights and tasteful details create a very pleasant atmosphere, it's a shame to notice dust in several areas, especially on floors where there was cutlery and plates for service. Normal cured meats, well-made tortellini, good tagliatelle but not super as the reviews and photos showed. Excellent wine list. We will definitely come back to try the rest because, as mentioned, the environment is worth it.

Locale molto bello, con personale molto accogliente e disponibile. Che dire , abbiamo festeggiato il compleanno di nostro figlio con piatti della tradizione ma rivisitati, e sono davvero buonissimi, il menù è molto vasto. Ci ritorneremo molto presto.!!!

Location molto carina, personale cordiale e disponibile. Dalla cucina ci aspettavamo qualcosa di più ma torneremo per valutare meglio