Taverna Mercatto

Awesome ambiance with rude server. We went here for dinner. The place has really good vibe.. tried fried calamari and Linguine Di Mare pasta .. the food quality is average. The service was pretty slow.. As a Italian restaurant we ask for “ravioli” but the server got offended saying “will serve whatever is available on menu” !! And for desserts the same server suggested cakes/ sweets that was not on the menu .. saying "our menu is not updated"🤣😅..

Great vibe and interiors. Very kind server. Awesome pizza. The pasta however was probably the worst I’ve ever had. This is my personal opinion but the Seafood Linguine was absolutely bland boiled pasta with boiled shrimp and calamari. The server was kind enough to ask the chef to toss the pasta in some kind of sauce for me. I generally wouldn’t have such strong feelings about this but it cost 26 dollars so I was really shocked. So, stick to the pizza I would say!

I wish I listened to the average reviews because all the food was so basic and mediocre. We only dined here because it was close to the station and it wasn’t that great. The waiters were so nice, but unfortunately the food didn’t match. Meatballs were so boring, carbonara was very simple… the custard dessert was super sweet (the strawberry topping was TOO much). Unfortunately, won’t be back.

The beef tartare was very mediocre - wish it was better seasoned. Did not like the texture as well. Others I dined with shared the same thought. I recommend the shrimp over the beef tartare if you are deciding between the two appetizers. The steak was good. It was tender, had a good amount of fat, and was nicely seared. I would have preferred a touch more salt on it. With that said, I’m not sure if I would pay $42 (if memory serves me) for it again.

Visited on a Wednesday night for dinner and it was busy! We ordered the Diavola pizza and Linguine de Mare (seafood pasta). The food was tasty and fresh! Overall, the service could’ve been a bit better, we didn’t get our drinks until after the food arrived, but I would definitely come back to try their other items 😋

Decided to pop into Taverna Mercatto since it was close to where we were staying. The decor inside was beautiful, warm, and inviting. The hostess was very accommodating and allowed us to sit at the bar instead of where we were about to be sat at. The bartender was extremely friendly and tended to our needs accordingly. I ordered the Chitarra alla carbonara, after feeding into the hype. In my opinion the pasta was a little too undercooked, which could be the perfect Al dente to others but I just could not take another bite. It was pretty bland and only had like three pieces of pancetta. The bartender was so nice and replaced my dish with the gnocchi dish. The gnocchi dish was DELICIOUS! The dollop of ricotta and layers of grana Padano married so nicely with the soft gnocchi. It needed another texture component but otherwise it was so much better than the carbonara. The lasagna though, was the talk of night! Beautiful soft layers with crispy edges, ricotta, and very flavorful bechamel sauce! We ended the dining experience with a classic tiramisu dessert with two accompanying gelatos and it was so freaking good! This is a great restaurant for a nice date night or a quick bite before a game. I can see myself returning!