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Mercato
- Italian
- Philadelphia, PA
About this business
A cash-only BYOB, Mercato is an Italian restaurant that serves a farm to table menu and also features gluten-free mains. It serves authentic Italian meals and is popular for its delectable tasting menus. The pyramid pasta is a must try at Mercato. It also arranges for private events, kindly check website for more details.
Location details
1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Good food, poor service – Food was excellent, but the hostess and manager were terrible. Very unaccommodating, especially for a large party. We had a party of 6 and they sat us at a cramped table and refused to give us a larger table, even though one was available. Perhaps better for a party of two
Great food and service – I have been to Mercato numerous times since it opened 3 or so years ago and have always enjoyed the food. The kitchen and servers are always consistently on point and I have never had a bad meal there. I never add extra salt to my food when I am out, and therefore do not consider myself a salt-lover. That being said I have always found the food at Mercato to be perfectly seasoned. Additionally, if I were to ever find something at a restaurant that I less than enjoyed eating, I would not hesitate to s... read more
Its should be called Saltercato! – I ate there last night for philadelphia restaurant week. It was my first experience and I have heard great things. I was completely disappointed. It began with my appetizer - the artichokes....WAY to salty! My entree was the short rib ragu..again WAY to much salt, salt, salt. I suppose the chef enjoys salt and is a shareholder of Morton's. I would not go back sad to say!
Great BYOB – This place is VERY small but the food is great and so is the service. I went here during restaurant week a few months back. You definitely need a reservation and the tables are kind of on top of eachother- which was a little annoying. They had to move a table aside so I could actually get in my seat. But it's worth putting up with the tight space for the food. There was an overly loud group in the restaurant that I really could have done without because there is no need to scream in a restaurant, no matter how m... read more
Unique menu offerings, great food, awesome deserts! – We went to this fine BYOB last night for a celebratory event. The restaurant is fairly small and fills up quickly, but it seemed to create stress for the hostess. There was a beleagured-looking manager who appeared frustrated with the staff at a few occasions throughout the night but was quick to apologize for the small infractions (we had to wait to sit even though two tables were open and could have sat our party, though we had a reservation). But there was a few loud b... read more
Best BYO in Philly – Mercato is the best place to go for a group of 4 or less. We always have a great meal and the menu changes a bit seasonally so that we can always try something new. Try the basil olive oil, the cheese plate and the pumpkin pasta in the fall/winter. Short rib ragu is awesome. All of the fish is extremely fresh...strongly recommend the crispy skin striped bass...so good!!! Very small, very hard to get in at peak dinner time...but worth the wait (while grabbing a drink or two) across the street at newly-exp... read more
Lives up to its reputation – I dined here with 5 other people. We arrived at their opening on a Friday night and were promptly seated (they only take reservations up to a certain time). I'm glad we decided to dine pretty early because the place filled up very quickly. The prix fixe is a great deal if you're hungry and you're a first-timer - I highly recommend it since you get the run of their menu and basically get 4 courses for the price of 2. You can even order their specials for a little additional charge when you choose ... read more
Imaginative, great Italian food – Well run, great service and wounderful food. You could hardly do better for a BYOB in Philadelphia. Make sure you try the antipasto which is one of the best in the city (just make sure you share as it is huge). We have eaten here several times and never had anything we didn't like.
Great place for dinner w/ friends! – I dined here for the first time a few weeks ago, and went w/ several girlfriends. I would not suggest Mercato as a romantic dinner setting, but it's a great place to dine with either friends or for a more relaxed atmosphere if it's a date night. The food is excellent, and so is the service. They offer an variety of salads, they are all delicious. I found the Olive Oil menu to be unique. You can order off of aseparate list, with over 20 olive oil offerings. It comes in a shot class and bre... read more
Frequently asked questions about Mercato
How is Mercato rated?
Mercato has a 4.4 star rating with 494 reviews.
When is Mercato open?
Mercato is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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