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    mercato LIC

    4.5 (30 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    JiHae L.

    Mercato LIC is a fairly new addition to the neighborhood, and I really enjoyed the inviting atmosphere. The service was excellent and everyone seemed genuinely focused on making sure guests were comfortable and well taken care of, which added to the overall experience. The menu offers all the Italian classics. We started with the focaccia bread and the meatballs which are simple but well done, and the bread paired nicely with the marinara sauce. For my entrée, I tried the squid ink pasta with seafood, but it had a slightly burnt flavor that didn't quite work for me. In contrast, the pizza was a highlight and the thin crust, perfectly crunchy, and a great balance of toppings. At 12 inches, it's an ideal portion for one person. For dessert, I had the lemon sorbet served in a real lemon, and it was a refreshing, bright finish to the meal. Overall, Mercato LIC shows a lot of promise. I'd definitely return, but next time I'd skip the pasta and go for the pizza and dessert again.

    Limoncello Spritz
    Emma K.

    The staff here are truly phenomenal. This is such a cute place on the corner, we went on a 100° day, but when it's not the temperature of the sun, sitting outside on the corner would be really lovely. Drinks? Amazing. Extensive cocktail/wine menu. Food? The Caesar with grilled lettuce may be the best I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. I frankly would have been happy with just the bread and oil - the olive oil is *good* olive oil. We also got a pizza which I would get again in a heartbeat. I think I could blindly choose anything on the menu and I would be thrilled. It is a tad pricey and by that, I mean it's just as expensive as anywhere else in LIC so I guess I can't complain too much. Excited to come back!!

    Grilled vegetables

    I came to the place on Monday as I wanted to have some alcohols. Happy Hour prices are so good and I enjoyed the grilled vegetables very much! They served focaccia which was tasty as well! So comfortable and nice I could have there. I will come back very soon.

    Orecchiette
    Lauren P.

    Cute new place on Vernon! Very warm and cozy, but still modern. I recommend the bruschetta and caponata for apps--these stood out to me over the others. Had the Orecchiette Con Salsiccia as my main. Full of flavor but not heavy for me! Portion was huge and I took half of it home for lunch the next day. A coworker liked their Parpadelle Ai Funghi--several vegetarian options on their menu so everyone gets to enjoy. We also tried the Pizza Mercato which I LOVED. The mozzarella was fresh and the sauce is on the slightly sweeter side (my personal preference) so this was an elevated pizza for me. I'll never turn down an aperol spritz and these were super yummy!

    Pomegranate martini
    Malky O.

    We went here last night to celebrate our anniversary and it was amazing! We ordered the pomegranate martini and the old fashioned and both were delicious. We ordered the fritto misto, the prosciutto e rucola pizze and the carbonara pasta. The bread (focaccia) was so warm and fresh. The pasta was al dente. Would definitely come back here again. The owner and the waitress we had were also really nice and welcoming!

    Angela S.

    Sat at a table, chairs and space comfortable. Delicious food, not overly salted or buttered/oil, with plenty of exciting choices to share. Excellent ambience and Edison lighting thru out the restaurant is on point. Warm and cozy, staff inviting and friendly. Noise level healthy - not a quiet spot, however in a good way because it's jovial and pleasant. Definitely will be back to have a romantic bite and drink cozied up at the bar. A welcome addition to the neighborhood!

    Tiramisu
    Macy G.

    this place is great! drinks were solid, and the crust on the pizza was nice and crispy! before our server put down the tiramisu, he said, "be careful... it's very delicious." and it really was.

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    Delicious food. Great staff and service. Decent prices! Warm and pretty place. Great ambiance I definitely recommend it

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    Great food, generous portions, and low prices for the neighborhood. And the staff and management are very welcoming and accommodating.

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    Food is unbelievable-- just try the bruschetta-- but the service is what really makes this place stand out.

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