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We don’t take a trip,

a trip takes us.

(John Steinbeck)

In Viaggio is a moment, a fragment of a conversation, a detail that is captured from the corner of the eye when the train passes by.

In Viaggio is a memory, that the mind has saved in one of his drawers.

In Viaggio are nine dishes with Italian and local ingredients that we treat with respect and restraint. With them, I will take you on a journey that leads through my memories and stories – past, present, future – to a vibrant sensory experience.

In Viaggio is food culture, it is love for good food; An innocent hymn, a ceaseless movement detached from its context, representing and defending it at the same time.

In Viaggio is not the destination,it is all that you take with you when you are off again.

Location

In Viaggio is located inside the enchanting Hotel Villa Irma in Merano – Maia Alta. We invite you to walk up the majestic staircase that leads to the Hotel Reception, from there you will be accompanied to the Restaurant, located on the lower floor. Being a historic hotel, which celebrates its centenary this year, we understand that access may require a little effort, but we are certain that the culinary experience that awaits you will be well worth it.

Your journey begins.

In Viaggio – Claudio Melis Restaurant offers evening service only. Entrance is from 7 pm to 8 pm, by reservation only, four days a week (closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays). The restaurant is located in the charmin Hotel Villa Irma, Via Belvedere 17, Maia Alta – Merano (although it is inside a garden, it does not have outdoor tables).

We regret to inform you that we do not allow children under 12 to enter the restaurant, and dogs, even small ones, are not allowed. In Viaggio should be experienced with the right atmosphere, so please mute or turn off your mobile phone.

In our restaurant, we do not impose a dress code on guests. However, we do ask you to avoid sports or outdoor clothing; gentlemen are kindly requested not to wear shorts, sandals or flip-flops.

In Viaggio – Claudio Melis Restaurant is a restaurant of the Esemdemí brand, its concept born out of an idea of Claudio Melis, managed by Claudio himself with the help of  his wife Monica Wieser. In Viaggio would however not exist without our staff members:

Max | Giulia | Erminio | Sina | Nas | Junior | Sam | Betania | Laura | Alessandro

In Viaggio is a mix of past, present and future stories. An incessant movement disconnected from its context but which, at the same time, represents and defends it. It would not exist without the foresight of suppliers who are now friends and an integral part of our project.

Alfredo Angeli | Myrtha Zierock | Giovanni Ballardini | Daniele Leonardi | Stefano Baldini | Verusca Nicolao | Paolo Romerio | Marco Viola | Cristina Crotti