Mercato

4.3
450 reviews

About

Italian Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Mercato
1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
19107, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
450 reviews
5 stars
287
4 stars
87
3 stars
39
2 stars
20
1 star
17

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised while others criticized for being bland or poorly executed.

Service

Service experiences varied; some customers noted attentive and friendly staff, while others reported disinterest and slow service.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as cozy and intimate, but many found it cramped and noisy.

BYOB Experience

The BYOB policy is a highlight for many customers, adding to the overall dining experience.

Overall Satisfaction

While some customers had excellent experiences, others expressed disappointment and indicated they would not return.
  • CE
    Clint Eubanks
    5 days ago
    5.0
    An absolute gem! Fig burrata toast, short rib ravioli, and a lemon poppy seed cannoli were dynamite.
  • TO
    Tom OConnell
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Had a cozy dinner at Mercato, and everything exceeded expectations. The food was outstanding, the service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was intimate and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed night out. A true neighborhood gem. Highly recommend.
  • JJ
    Josh
    Dec 23, 2025
    1.0
    I went there to celebrate the 1st meal of a new relationship and the place embarrassed me. The open kitchen left the dining space feeling like a sauna; I actually liked that, my date hated it. We were seated at a long communal table and pressed against a wall barely able to move. The Crab Fra Diavlo was watery, had no complexity of flavor, and made me question how anyone could charge $30+ (I think it was) for a meal that Trader Joe’s made in Italy frozen line can crush any day of the week for less than $5. I felt guilty that I took anyone (family, friends, or a date). The portion size was horrible too, I had to eat again at home.
  • AS
    Audrey Simon
    Nov 22, 2025
    5.0
    Delicious! Cozy byob with amazing pasta. Will definitely be back. We got the gnocchi and the rainbow trout special.
  • NS
    Nateka Shelton
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    Mercato is a Gem! It’s cozy, BYOB, with excellent food and to top it off the wait staff is amazing! The staff were friendly, jovial, and truly patient. Everything was so extremely personable. The Lobster Tortellini was Sooooo good, Best I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to return, I am craving it again! Great Job Mercato!!