Not a hipster restaurant and not a star cuisine, but honest Italian home cooking like at la Mama. Few tourists, but many locals - from bankers to craftsmen who come here to eat. In any case, here is the best spaghetti carbonara we know.
Mainardo - always worth a visit!
Peter Seidel
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10 Aprile 2025
10,0
Very tasty, home-made Italian food away from the tourist hotspots.
Great and very friendly service!
Clear recommendation if you want to enjoy good, down-to-earth Italian food in Merano!
Update:
On our second stay in Meran we stopped at the Trattoria Mainardo for lunch again.
It was very crowded, but we managed to get a seat without a reservation.
The food was again incredibly tasty &
the owners are warm and great hosts.
Another great recommendation for a delicious Italian meal in Meran.
J. S.
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09 Aprile 2025
10,0
Small place, but comfortable. We found a place for 2 without a reservation. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious, it's a shame that due to time constraints we weren't able to eat dessert
Nicole Sudano
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09 Aprile 2025
10,0
Simple and very good food. Wonderful landlady. And if you order a Cafe Coretto, you not only get excellent espresso but - to serve yourself - a bottle of grappa on the table. For us it was the best and coziest restaurant in Merano during our 3-day stay.
Rockyroad Runner
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05 Aprile 2025
10,0
If you are looking for an authentic restaurant, where culinary tradition meets the warmth of hospitality, Trattoria Bar Mainardo is the perfect place for you. Located in the heart of Merano, this family-run trattoria offers a gastronomic experience that combines the simplicity and taste of typical South Tyrolean and Italian dishes.
From the first moment, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff will make you feel at home. The service is friendly and attentive, with particular attention to recommending the best dishes and satisfying every need. The owner is a real lady of the house.
The menu is a real journey into traditional flavours. The dumplings are a must for those who want to savor the authenticity of Tyrolean cuisine. Even dessert lovers will find something for them: the apple strudel, prepared at home, is simply delicious, not to mention the tiramisu (which was kindly offered to us): according to my husband, a great fan of the aforementioned dessert, it was the best he had ever tasted to date! Creamy and with hot coffee… absolutely a must try!
Another great strength of the Trattoria is the excellent quality-price ratio. In a tourist environment like Merano, finding a restaurant where you eat well, with generous portions and at honest prices is truly a blessing!
I highly recommend booking in advance, as the place is very popular, especially on weekends.
In summary, the Trattoria Bar Mainardo is the ideal place for those who want to enjoy authentic dishes in an informal and welcoming environment. If you pass through Merano, don't miss this culinary experience!
We will return with great pleasure!
Gaia Tazio
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29 Marzo 2025
10,0
Nice restaurant with good Italian food. Pasta and serve were great. The empty plates in the end says it all 😂
Lidia
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28 Marzo 2025
10,0
Small place located in the central area of Merano. You have the opportunity to taste the local specialties. Excellent cuisine and I would say abundant dishes (however the quantity remains subjective). Prices in line with those of the place.
To conclude we spent a very pleasant evening.
I absolutely recommend it, perhaps with a reservation.
Lorenzo Canullo
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21 Marzo 2025
10,0
If you are looking for bad food, baby portions, overpriced prices and rudeness, well, absolutely don't come here! And I said it all!! I'm sorry to be here in Merano only passing through so as not to be able to return many, many more times. Rare place, not to be missed!
Umberto Santaterra
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21 Marzo 2025
10,0
ma che dire di questo locale????? carinissimo, titolare simpaticissima, la figlia pure, e la cucina ottima... meglio di così!!!!!
Gloria R
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20 Febbraio 2025
10,0
Piccolo locale, famigliare un po' datato. Piatti buoni ed abbondanti, saporiti. Cameriera gentile. Prezzi adeguati.
Maria
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01 Febbraio 2025
8,0