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Mercato infuses slow cooking traditions of Old World Italy with an experimental style and bold take on new Italian-American cuisine, placing primary importance on using ingredients that are at their peak that day. Enjoy appetizers such as the whole grilled artichoke or the Mercato antipasti, a plate to share that includes Italian cured meats, mozzarella, tomato, and grilled and marinated vegetables. Entrees change to reflect the season monthly and weekly, if not daily. Enjoy a traditional meal of beef, pork, and veal bolognese with homemade pappardelle or the favorite – lobster and shrimp “pyramid” pasta with asparagus and parmesan brown butter sauce. Mercato is a BYOB, open seven days a week;
Italian BYO spot known for inventive cooking that keeps the compact quarters bustling.
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Address: 1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 985-2962
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Reviews
Jay M.
What a cute little intimate spot for a delicious Italian dinner!
We went during Restaurant Week which was a great deal of one appetizer, entree, and dessert for $45/pp!
We order the caesar salad, arancini, meatballs, and the ricotta toast! All were VERY good. I would get them again. The arancini has mushrooms INSIDE the rice ball which I never experienced before. The meatballs were juicy and seasoned really well. The ricotta toast was to die for!! The honey really complemented the ricotta well. Our meals were all delicious! The desserts were good, too!
The service was amazing. We really enjoyed the BYOB option!
… moreWe went during Restaurant Week which was a great deal of one appetizer, entree, and dessert for $45/pp!
We order the caesar salad, arancini, meatballs, and the ricotta toast! All were VERY good. I would get them again. The arancini has mushrooms INSIDE the rice ball which I never experienced before. The meatballs were juicy and seasoned really well. The ricotta toast was to die for!! The honey really complemented the ricotta well. Our meals were all delicious! The desserts were good, too!
The service was amazing. We really enjoyed the BYOB option!
Starr Davis
Fresh made pasta, tasty seafood, perfect portions, creamy cheese dip, pricing is acceptable for the value you receive, & BYOB
Cute little restaurant, cozy atmosphere with a hip vibe.
There was only 1 person serving the entire restaurant, given the limited seatings, I guess you don’t need more than one. The server was busy and maintained attentive to all the tables, good service.
High walking score, walkable to Reading Station and more.
Definitely recommend by @WineDinenVacay
… moreCute little restaurant, cozy atmosphere with a hip vibe.
There was only 1 person serving the entire restaurant, given the limited seatings, I guess you don’t need more than one. The server was busy and maintained attentive to all the tables, good service.
High walking score, walkable to Reading Station and more.
Definitely recommend by @WineDinenVacay
Clint Eubanks
An absolute gem! Fig burrata toast, short rib ravioli, and a lemon poppy seed cannoli were dynamite.
… morejulie seda
Went there for our anniversary dinner and couldn’t be happier with our meal. The mussels are hearty, fresh, a good size… so fresh and yummy, I can drink that sauce. The Mushroom flatbread of the day was richly covered with fresh ingredients…and had a super delicious balance of flavors with glazes. The leg of lamb, cooked Osso Bucco style, was just the most unforgettable dish– tender, moist, flavorful and accompanied by a perfectly seasoned au jus gravy and the most memorable and perfectly cooked polenta. For someone who is not a fan of lamb or polenta, that dish turned me around as its homey and still very delicate. The chefs there have really mastered their technique. My husband had the fish special cooked soft and with perfectly seared edges and with a delicious al dente risotto and fresh broccolini. We brought a Carmen Chilean wine that was perfect for the meal. Ever since this place opened people refer to it as a jewel and it’s still a precious spot for an unforgettable BYOB dinner.
… moreRemi O
This is a great BYOB restaurant. The ambiance was cozy and the staff are nice. We sat directly at the kitchen so we’ll know when our order is ready
The whipped ricotta for the appetizer is delicious. The honey definitely works with this appetizer along with the bread
The main dishes that my date and I tried are the Orecchiette and the Lasagna Blanca. Again, very tasty main dishes for our main course.
We were thoroughly impressed with this restaurant. Highly recommend for a Center City restaurant to try
… moreThe whipped ricotta for the appetizer is delicious. The honey definitely works with this appetizer along with the bread
The main dishes that my date and I tried are the Orecchiette and the Lasagna Blanca. Again, very tasty main dishes for our main course.
We were thoroughly impressed with this restaurant. Highly recommend for a Center City restaurant to try
Erica Ross
This place is top tier. Delicious food, great service and simple layout. We have been wanting to eat here for a while and the wait did not disappoint. The cannoli was amazing and the pasta tasted great specially the braised beef ravioli.
It’s also byob and they didn’t mind the candle we put on the cannoli for our friends birthday.
… moreIt’s also byob and they didn’t mind the candle we put on the cannoli for our friends birthday.
Michael Brennan
Great little BYOB Italian restaurant. We both enjoyed the gnocchi and the flatbreads. Wonderful place if you’re going to a show as it’s only a few blocks away from the Kimmel Center.
… moreAudrey Simon
Delicious! Cozy byob with amazing pasta. Will definitely be back. We got the gnocchi and the rainbow trout special.
… moreValeria Martínez Lebrón
Restaurant food is very good. Ambience lacks a lot. The table are so close to each other that you feel like you are having dinner with the neighbor. The tables are separate by only two inches from each other. Otherwise appetizers and food are very good.
… moreJon Ray Dantes
Not a fan of the entrees but appetizers and desert was really good.
Ambience was calm and soothing. Lovely location. Poor parking access. Service was decent.
Overall ok. Nothing special to say other than the view of the outdoor seats of the trees and building was calm and soothing.
… moreAmbience was calm and soothing. Lovely location. Poor parking access. Service was decent.
Overall ok. Nothing special to say other than the view of the outdoor seats of the trees and building was calm and soothing.