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    Mercato Ristorante

    3.6 (348 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MERCATO RISTORANTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Nice Italian restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and good service. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the food was good. The only issue was that the steak was too salty for my taste, which affected the experience a little. Other than that, everything was enjoyable. I would still recommend this place and would come back again.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Scott K.

    Four stars - good I went here with my partner to celebrate our anniversary. There is a large parking lot nearby, so the restaurant is accessible. While we made reservations in advance, it was not that busy. There was a lot of seating, and they can accommodate larger parties. Our waitress was friendly, and we did not wait long for our food. The food was good. I ordered a side of pasta and salad to go with the chicken parmesan because it felt like the dish was lacking without anything else. Based on my experience ordering this dish at other restaurants, chicken parmesan is typically served with other sides. Despite my one gripe, I would recommend going here!

    Love the authenticity of this place, with handmade pastas and breads.  Always delicious!
    Greg C.

    It worked! Mercato called to me on this cold day. Outside, thirties. Inside, warm, cozy, delicious Italian food. They even make their pastas by hand. That's Italian! Prices are reasonable, oh, and the coffee comes with actual sugar cubes. Gotta love the attention to detail! I'll always come back to Mercato!

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    Sarah O.

    Came for brunch with a couple colleagues based on a recommendation. Brunch is on the weekends but they also offer their regular menu. Lots of drink choices, we decided to do an appetizer from the regular menu and also some brunch items. I ordered a vanilla latte to go with my omelette and the polenta. My food was delicious. Everything tasted so fresh. We sat outside since it was a gorgeous day and it wasn't too busy plus we had a great view of the farmers market. Service was great! Our server was very attentive and anticipated our needs. I plan to be back with my family next!

    Tony R.

    We were in on a Tuesday for an early dinner (3:30pm), the only customers. Attentive service and good food. My guess in this place is packed on Friday and Saturday nights, as it's across the street from the Market.

    Bread...oh my BREAD!
    Johnny G.

    Wow. This is my new favorite pizza spot. The Molte Carne was INCREDIBLE. The crust was thin and crispy and the seasoning was bursting in my mouth. Sounds goofy, but it's a very correct explanation. As I type this...I am still tasting those tiny pepperonis! They delightful server brought out some fresh focaccia bread doused in olive oil, basaltic vinegar and a touch of salt. Again...INCREDIBLE. The Pear and Gorgonzola salad was delicious but he blackberry vinaigrette stole the show on this dish. We sat on the patio which had ample umbrella coverage so that we weren't roasting in the

    sausage radiatori with pesto

    Enjoyed a fine meal at Mercato Ristorante, a quaint restaurant downtown Olympia, with my friend. We started with the calamari paired with a lemon aïoli; light, flavorful, and a perfect opener. For our mains, we had the salmon salad with goat cheese, walnuts, and apples (beautifully balanced and fresh), and we also shared the sausage radiatori pasta, which was evenly rich and delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful. Even though the restaurant was fully booked, they seated us in a cozy center booth right in front of the chef's kitchen. It was such a treat watching the chefs work and seeing all the gorgeous dishes come out. Our waitress was amazing; attentive, friendly, and the timing of our meals was spot-on despite how packed the place was. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend!

    Old fashion for starter's Tasty!
    Xavier Z.

    The food here at Mercato is superb! Moving from the San Francisco Bay Area 12 years ago, I have always missed the rich hearty Italian food. I think I may have found the place that makes my heart happy. Service is always a 10, Drinks are made to perfection I typically go for a manhattan or old fashion. My go to favorite is the antipasti salmon, calamari bites a must have, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Brb headed to grab my coat!

    Mike A.

    Well it was a colder than normal morning here in Olympia. My friend and I were at the local farmers market and we kept getting the amazing smell in the air. We asked a few folks an they told us it was Mercato. So, we walked in and were seated promptly. We were lucky enough to get in before brunch was over. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits breakfast, and I ordered the basic eggs, potatoes and bacon. The food was very good. The service was fast and ambience was that of a small Italian style restaurant. We both talked more about the menu for lunch or dinner. I guess we will be coming back to try another item or two off the menu.

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    Great atmosphere. We were seated without a reservation. Delicious food! Excellent service - will certainly go again.

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