The Merlino family history spans several decades and is fascinating because of the appeal of its story of changing fortunes, but the enduring element in all this is the Merlinos' Belvedere, a classy Italian restaurant that has seen four generations of the family work in it. Today, it stands as a testament to their love and dedication, where quality is the biggest concern. Hence they age and cut their steaks in their own meat shop, bake the freshest bread in their bakery and prepare all the delightful sauces and pastas in their pasta shop.

Nationally recognized for its Italian salad that is accompanied by bleu cheese crumbles, fresh bread and butter, while entrées include chicken piccata, fettuccini with smoked salmon, boneless New York strip or pistachio crusted tilapia. Sandwiches and soups - try the Pallandill - Italian wedding soup - are also part of the menu and their martinis, ice cream drinks and steamed amaretto touch the right spots.