Mercato

4.6

1976 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

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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
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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 1,976 people are saying

Mercato reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Mercato offers a charming and intimate dining experience with consistently "delicious food" and "excellent service." Known for its "creative Italian dishes" and BYOB policy, it's a neighborhood favorite. Despite some noise and tight seating, the friendly staff and "cozy atmosphere" make it a delightful spot for both casual and special occasions.

1,976 Reviews

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Megan
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner on a quiet Thursday night. Our server (wish I remembered her name) was lovely; friendly and prompt. We started with the eggplant stackarini to share and it was sooooo tasty. I had the special pasta offering of the night, the spicy sausage orecchiette, and my friend had the braised short rib ravioli. Both were stellar. We finished with their in-house cannoli which was the perfect end to a all-around great meal. And who can beat BYOB?! Will be happy to return soon!
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Doug VIP
Philadelphia35 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time at this restaurant and let me tell you it didn't disappoint! For our appetizers we tried the mixed olives & peppers and the charcutier board, portions were just right to share between two couples and very tasty. For our main course three of us had the braised short rib ravioli and the fourth had the spicy cavatelli special. I didn't try the cavatelli, but the braised short ribs were excellent! Dessert was the home-made cannoli which was one of the best I ever had and the tiramisu. The tiramisu was very good but would recommend cannoli over the tiramisu. The restaurant is very small maybe a dozen table so you get to interact with the adjoining tables if you want and the noise level was pretty high, not enough that you could not hear across the table. Big bonus for this restaurant is it is a BYOB which always is a nice bonus.
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Michael
Philadelphia126 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here many, many times. Everything about this restaurant is wonderful
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Krzysztof
Philadelphia2 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Trout was good but the rest very mediocre food: disappointing sauce for mussels and pretty much tasteless veal.
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Edward
Philadelphia1 review
3.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was just OK. Limited menu. Waitstaff seemed understaffed.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience at Mercato!! Trout special, braised short rib ravioli, chicken Parmesan were all delicious.
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Tyler VIP
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the staff was incredibly nice. Very accommodating and friendly. Will definitely be going again soon.
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Kelly
Des Moines1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend
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Eric
Philadelphia7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent. Prices were reasonable. Got crowded and loud.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming neighborhood feel with excellent food!
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FAQs

Mercato does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Mercato is rated 4.6 stars by 1976 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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

About this restaurant

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

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