Mercato

4.6

1932 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Mercato BYOB is a festive and modern Italian eatery that lets you bring your own drinks. A simple and to the point menu focuses on quality over quantity and features items like ricotta raviolo and a spicy crab bucatini with squid ink pasta.

The artisan cheeses and house-cured meats at Mercato BYOB are perfect for sharing and are paired with sauces and condiments like agrodolce and pickled white grapes. A whole grilled artichoke appetizer will undoubtedly turn you into the vegetable's biggest fan. Heavier dishes, like the Grilled Hanger Steak with yukon gold potato wedge, are equally impressive. Mercato BYOB opens at 4 p.m. The restaurant has a four course tasting menu that is ideal for groups. Conveniently located to all the theatres, shopping and convention center. Outdoor seating available when weather permits.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 985-2962
Website
http://mercatobyob.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are certain that as a team, we will leave a lasting impression with you and your special guests and will strive to meet your every need. At Mercato we offer a wide variety of menu items to satisfy every palate in addition to prices to fit any budget. All of our events are handled on a personal case by case basis, with the intent to reach your highest expectations. Email events@anni-restaurants.com
Private party facilities
BRING A TASTE OF ITALY TO YOUR PRIVATE EVENT!

Location
1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood
Center City
Parking details
There is meter parking throughout the area as well as a public lot on Spruce between 13th and Broad
Additional
BYO Wine, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

Watermelon Panzanella$14.00
English cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onion, herbed croutons, goat cheese, watermelon basil vinaigrette
Stuffed Artichoke$13.00
parmesan bread crumb, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, citrus aioli
Whipped Herb Ricotta & Balsamic Strawberry Toast$13.00
shaved fennel, frisée, toasted pine nuts, honey chili oil, sourdough
Baby Gem Caesar$12.00
sourdough croutons, white anchovy, shaved pecorino, house made dressing
Fontina Stuffed Meatballs$13.00
grilled sourdough
Steamed Mussels$18.00
pancetta, leeks, confit tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine brodo, grilled sourdough
Stuffed Long Hots$13.50
sweet italian sausage, béchamel, mozzarella, marinara

Secondi

Chicken Romano$24.00
sautéed spinach, artichokes, roasted pepper, lemon white wine
Crab Fra Diavlo$28.00
squid ink garganelli, jumbo lump crab, cherry tomato, calabrian chili
Pan Seared Gnocchi$26.00
roasted zucchini, cherry tomatoes, burrata, pesto cream
Braised Short Ribs$33.00
roasted carrot purée, baby spinach, cipollini onions, red wine reduction
Veal Milanese$28.00
arugula, shaved fennel, jersey peach, ricotta salata, balsamic reduction
Market Fish
paired with seasonal side, chef's daily selection
- MP
Pyramid Pasta$28.00
lobster, shrimp, ricotta, asparagus, tomatoes, lobster cream sauce
Rigatoni and Broccoli Rabe$25.00
sweet Italian sausage, roasted garlic, Calabrian chili, olive oil, shaved pecorino
Risotto Carbonara$25.00
pancetta, charred corn, pecorino romano, cured egg yolk

Sides

Parmesan Garlic Bread$7.00
rustic sourdough
Roasted peppers and Zucchini$10.00
Spinach and Beans$10.00
Calabrian chili, confit garlic
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$11.00
Calabrian chili, roasted garlic, olive oil
Grilled Asparagus$12.00
pecorino, cured egg yolk

Desserts

Classic Tiramisu$10.00
chocolate covered espresso beans
Specialty Cannoli$9.00
chef's daily selection
Seasonal Sorbet$7.00

What 1,932 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mercato offers a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience with a "neighborhood gem" vibe. Highlights include delicious pasta, "fantastic" service, and a charming BYOB policy. Guests appreciate the outdoor seating and attentive staff. Some reviews note noise and occasional dish inconsistencies, but overall, Mercato is a beloved spot in Center City.

1,932 Reviews

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Michael
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
2.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had two entrees, the autumn gnocchi and the chicken parmigiana. The red sauce for the chicken fish did not have a pleasing flavor and the gnocchi had garlic flavor that was too strong. The asparagus was just okay. The restaurant is quite noisy with tables packed close together. Service was good and pleasant.
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david
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good value. Close to the theater district Raviolis were fabulous
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Jamie
Raleigh
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portion sizes are great and the food was tasty. The menu is smaller but the options are solid. It’s snug inside.
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Aaron
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun neighborhood bistro with delicious food and great service!
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samantha
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was awesome. We really enjoyed him! Still dreaming about the short rib and gnocchi. We will be back !
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george
Philadelphia
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Meatballs were incredible. Don't laugh, hot harvest salad special - incredible! Seafood pasta 'pyramid' ( a vertical triangular 'ravioli') was really flavorful! We will go back!!! G
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Edward
Poconos
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a business colleague in town and spontaneously chose Mercato as a last minute reservation. Perfect setting to have a great meal and great atmosphere.
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Sonali
Washington DC
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice restaurant though a bit tight in terms of spacing of tables. Food was good as was the service. Only issue is that tables are really close together so if you are an extrovert then you may make a new friend. If an introvert you may find this level of proximity awkward. Tiramisu was delicious- great end to the evening and the BYOB policy is nice as you can enjoy a bottle of your choice.
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Joshua
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Some menu changes which is fine. Didn’t get window seating as requested in reservation. The Focaccia which is usually one of our favorites was cool and dry. Mercato has always been one of our favorites but last couple visits seem to have slipped a bit
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Kate
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, but I didn’t like that you had to buy bread. Bread should be offered. I liked my food, but there wasn’t much of it for $28, I also tasted my daughters spaghetti and meatballs and the sauce was completely burnt. It’s not very hard to heat up tomato sauce. if you knew you burned it-reheat new sauce, don’t send it. More dessert options would be nice too.
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FAQs

Mercato does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Mercato is rated 4.6 stars by 1932 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is meter parking throughout the area as well as a public lot on Spruce between 13th and Broad
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Wine, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://mercatobyob.com/
Phone number
(215) 985-2962
Catering
We are certain that as a team, we will leave a lasting impression with you and your special guests and will strive to meet your every need. At Mercato we offer a wide variety of menu items to satisfy every palate in addition to prices to fit any budget. All of our events are handled on a personal case by case basis, with the intent to reach your highest expectations. Email events@anni-restaurants.com
Private party facilities
BRING A TASTE OF ITALY TO YOUR PRIVATE EVENT!

Mercato

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Romano

Classic Tiramisu

Risotto Carbonara

Primi

Watermelon Panzanella$14.00

Stuffed Artichoke$13.00

Whipped Herb Ricotta & Balsamic Strawberry Toast$13.00

Baby Gem Caesar$12.00

Fontina Stuffed Meatballs$13.00

Steamed Mussels$18.00

Stuffed Long Hots$13.50

Secondi

Chicken Romano$24.00

Crab Fra Diavlo$28.00

Pan Seared Gnocchi$26.00

Braised Short Ribs$33.00

Veal Milanese$28.00

Market Fish

Pyramid Pasta$28.00

Rigatoni and Broccoli Rabe$25.00

Risotto Carbonara$25.00

Sides

Parmesan Garlic Bread$7.00

Roasted peppers and Zucchini$10.00

Spinach and Beans$10.00

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Desserts

Classic Tiramisu$10.00

Specialty Cannoli$9.00

Seasonal Sorbet$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Mercato currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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