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        Menu

        Primi
        • Melon & Cucumber Salad
          mozzarella, watercress, mint, soppressata, poppy seed vinaigrette
        • Dutch Grown Mussels
          leek, fennel, ginger, tuscan kale, tarragon, white wine, grilled sourdough
        • Whole Grilled Artichoke
          extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, citrus aioli
        Featured Items
        • Cheese Board
          three cheese chef's selection
        • Meat Board
          three meat chef's selection
        • Mercato Market Board
          full selection of our house cured meats & artisan cheeses, pickled vegetables, marinated olives
        Secondi
        • Orecchiette
          pancetta, grilled corn, cherry tomato, arugula, basil, cream, ricotta salata
        • Pyramid Pasta
          stuffed with ricotta, lobster & shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes, parmesan, brown butter, pine nut
        • Short Rib Ragu
          ricotta gnocchi, broccoli rabe, shaved locatelli, truffle oil
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        JC
        Jack C.

        11/21/2019

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        I had an amazing dinner with friends. The food was very tasty and mouth licking. I would definitely visit again. Highly Recommended

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        Valeria M.

        11/21/2019

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        Nice vicinity with delicious meals, in particular the ribs and sausages, the location could be very calm so you can chat with friends even as ingesting.

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        JR
        Janeé R.

        11/18/2019

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        This restaurant is truly great not just because of its tasty food but they have a wide space with beautiful lighting system. will visit again for sure!!!!

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        Universal N.

        11/17/2019

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        The food was excellent, wine was very good.I would highly recommend it for that special occasion.!!!

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        JK
        James K.

        11/13/2009

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        Great food, never dissapoint!

        Mercato is one of my default place to go to when guest are in town or i just want a good meal. I had have everything on their menu before, and I must honestly say that I haven't come across something I don't like. Yes, the service can sometime be hit or miss, so is the hostess. But the food is what keep me from coming back. Seriously, give it a try, you will not be disappoint!

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        Details

        Phone: (215) 985-2962

        Address: 1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

        Website: http://www.mercatobyob.com

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        General Info
        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 cash-only BYOB, open seven days a week; Monday through Thursday, from 5 to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 11p.m., and Sunday from 5 to 10pm. We’re located at 1216 Spruce Street in Philadelphia – just two blocks east of the Avenue of the Arts.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 cash-only BYOB, open seven days a week; Monday through Thursday, from 5 to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 11p.m., and Sunday from 5 to 10pm. We’re located at 1216 Spruce Street in Philadelphia – just two blocks east of the Avenue of the Arts.
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        Phone: (215) 985-2969

        Payment method
        cash, no credit cards
        Price Range
        $$$
        Neighborhoods
        Center City, Washington Square West
        AKA

        Mercato Restaurant

        Other Links

        http://www.mercatobyob.com

        https://mercatobyob.com/about

        Categories
        Italian Restaurants, Family Style Restaurants, Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants
        Other Information

        Parking: Street

        Wi-Fi: No

        Bike Parking: No

        Attire: Casual

        Good For Groups: No

        Good for Kids: No

        Wheelchair Accessible: No

        Take Out: Yes

        Cuisines: Family Style, Take Out, Italian, European, Continental

        Alcohol: Yes, No

        Takes Reservations: Yes

        Outdoor Seating: Yes

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