Cantina Mercatto

4.3

589 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Cantina Mercatto reinvents the underground wine cellar, inspired by sprawling vineyards and coastal Italian resorts. Cantina’s menu speaks to the continued evolution of both the traditional and familiar, paired with creative libations, classic cocktails and a curated mix of flowing wines.

On the menu you’ll find everything from meat and cheese plates to appetizers, pizza, pasta dishes, and more. Share a salumi & formaggi board with a group of friends and family. Enjoy classic appetizers like Calamari Fritti, Arancini and Beef Carpaccio. Choose your favorite pasta dish, including Ricotta Agnolotti, Rigatoni alla Bolognese and Linguini di Mare or indulge in a fish, chicken or beef entrée such as Polla alla Diavola, Arctic Char and Prime Striploin.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 304-0781
Website
https://cantina.mercatto.ca/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
20 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C5
Neighborhood
Financial District
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Wine

Popular dishes

Warm Mercatto BreadCA$9.00
Olive Oil & Sea Salt
Castelvetrano OlivesCA$10.00
Pistachio, Lemon, Bay Leaf
Tomato CrostiniCA$14.00
Ricotta, Agrodolce
Patate FritteCA$10.00
Lemon Crema, Chives
AranciniCA$17.00
Saffron Risotto & Mozzarella, Tomato Filetto
Salumi e FormaggiCA$28.00
Prosciutto DOP, Finocchiona, Grana Padano, Fior di Latte, Grissini
Seafood PlatterCA$65.00
Six Chilled Tiger Shrimp, Six Fresh Oysters, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
BurrataCA$19.00
Green Beans, Tomato Pesto, Grisini
PolpetteCA$19.00
Veal, Prosciutto & Ricotta Meatballs, Tomato Passata
Calamari FrittiCA$19.00
Shishito Pepper, Fennel Crema
Chilled Tiger ShrimpCA$24.00
6pc, Cocktail & Hot Sauces
Fresh Oysters
six 24 twelve 42 Belle du Jour (New Brunswick) Sweet Island Kiss (PEI)

ANTIPASTI

Insalata VerdeCA$16.00
Brown Butter Sunflower Seeds, Sherry Thyme Vinaigrette
Baby Gem CaesarCA$17.00
Double-Smoked Bacon, Grana Padano, Croutons
Beets & RicottaCA$16.00
Green Kale, Garlic Pangrattato
Zuppa di PolloCA$16.00
Crespelle, Grana Padano, Parsley
OctopusCA$21.00
Frisée & Potato, Olive Tapenade, Grape Tomato
Yellowfin Tuna TartareCA$22.00
Artichoke, Egg Yolk Vinaigrette, Mustard Seed

PIZZA

MarinaraCA$17.00
Tomato, Garlic, Oregano Oil
MargheritaCA$20.00
Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil
MushroomCA$25.00
Cremini, Besciamella, Grana Padano, Fontina, Thyme
NapoliCA$21.00
Anchovy, Peperoncini, Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil
PancettaCA$26.00
Tomato, Mozzarella di Bufala, Rosemary
Prosciutto D.O.P.CA$26.00
Arugula, Tomato, Grana Padano, Fior Di Latte
PepperoniCA$24.00
Ezzo Pepperoni, Cracked Coriander & Fennel Seed, Tomato, Mozzarella
DiavolaCA$24.00
Spicy Soppressata, Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil
Mercatto Gluten-free CrustCA$5.00
Baked In Individual Pans

PASTA

Ricotta GnocchiCA$26.00
Tomato, Whipped Ricotta, Grana Padano
Pasta alla NormaCA$22.00
Mezze Rigatoni, Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, Ricotta Salata, Basil
Squash RavioliCA$28.00
Brown Butter, Grana Padano, Amaretti
Linguine di MareCA$30.00
White Shrimp, Hokkaido Scallops, Littleneck Clams, Tomato Brodo
Chitarra alla CarbonaraCA$25.00
Guanciale, Conestoga Farms Egg, Black Pepper, Grana Padano, Pecorino
Orecchiette PuglieseCA$23.00
Fennel Sausage, Rapini & Pine Nut Pesto, Peperoncini, Pangrattato
Tortiglioni alla BologneseCA$23.00
Veal & Pork Ragù, Grana Padano, Basil
Pan-seared LasagnaCA$26.00
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Besciamella, Ragù Bolognese

PIATTI

Shrimp SaladCA$29.00
Farro, Apple, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Charred Red Pepper, Crema Verde
Arctic CharCA$32.00
Green Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, Castelvetrano Olives & Almonds
Whole BranzinoCA$34.00
Chicory, Citrus Vinaigrette, Sunflower Seeds
Pollo alla DiavolaCA$28.00
Spicy Chicken, Creamy Fregola, Pancetta, Kale
7oz Flat Iron SteakCA$34.00
Fingerlings, Rapini, Red Onion, Salsa Rossa
12oz Prime New York StriploinCA$58.00
Truffle Jus, Patate Fritte, Lemon Crema
32oz Dry-Aged Prime PorterhouseCA$145.00
Rapini, Anchovy Butter, Pangrattato, Lemon Fingerlings, Red Wine Jus

What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Cantina Mercatto offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent pizza and pasta," and "very friendly service." Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere" and diverse menu. The restaurant is praised for its "beautiful surroundings" and "delicious food," with notable dishes like the squash ravioli. A perfect spot for family gatherings and special occasions.

589 Reviews

D
Dalton
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cantina Mercatto provides a fine dining experience, with sumptuous dishes and attentive wait staff. I am very pleased with our Valentine’s dinner, and look forward to visiting again when next in Toronto.
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Jason
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best Italian food we've ever had! We'll definitely be coming back when we're in Toronto again.
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Lois
VIP
Toronto
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. We felt well looked after by the lovely staff.
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Ingrid
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and I loved it! Will be back. The food was excellent as was the service and ambiance.
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Mary
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love the food and wine selection. The only mishap was that they were out with Ravioili and some desserts. But overall, we still had a great a time!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary dinner. Did not disappoint
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M
Margaret
Toronto
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food and service mediocre at best. Convenient location and great company made it tolerable
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B
Bob
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent pizza and pasta, very friendly service and sensitive to curtain times for theatre!
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Heather
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was very tasty. Did not have to wait long. Dessert was delicious. Great atmosphere
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Francine
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve always enjoyed Cantina Mercatto. The food is delicious. The service has always been friendly and the surroundings are beautiful. As always, a fabulous night with my family. Thank you!
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FAQs

Cantina Mercatto is rated 4.3 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

20 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C5

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Wine

Website
https://cantina.mercatto.ca/
Phone number
(416) 304-0781

Cantina Mercatto

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Margherita

Mushroom

Pepperoni

Uncategorised

Warm Mercatto BreadCA$9.00

Castelvetrano OlivesCA$10.00

Tomato CrostiniCA$14.00

Patate FritteCA$10.00

AranciniCA$17.00

Salumi e FormaggiCA$28.00

Seafood PlatterCA$65.00

BurrataCA$19.00

PolpetteCA$19.00

Calamari FrittiCA$19.00

Chilled Tiger ShrimpCA$24.00

Fresh Oysters

ANTIPASTI

Insalata VerdeCA$16.00

Baby Gem CaesarCA$17.00

Beets & RicottaCA$16.00

Zuppa di PolloCA$16.00

OctopusCA$21.00

Yellowfin Tuna TartareCA$22.00

PIZZA

MarinaraCA$17.00

MargheritaCA$20.00

MushroomCA$25.00

NapoliCA$21.00

PancettaCA$26.00

Prosciutto D.O.P.CA$26.00

PepperoniCA$24.00

DiavolaCA$24.00

Mercatto Gluten-free CrustCA$5.00

PASTA

Ricotta GnocchiCA$26.00

Pasta alla NormaCA$22.00

Squash RavioliCA$28.00

Linguine di MareCA$30.00

Chitarra alla CarbonaraCA$25.00

Orecchiette PuglieseCA$23.00

Tortiglioni alla BologneseCA$23.00

Pan-seared LasagnaCA$26.00

PIATTI

Shrimp SaladCA$29.00

Arctic CharCA$32.00

Whole BranzinoCA$34.00

Pollo alla DiavolaCA$28.00

7oz Flat Iron SteakCA$34.00

12oz Prime New York StriploinCA$58.00

32oz Dry-Aged Prime PorterhouseCA$145.00

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