Pizza Mercado is the upscale Italian pizza joint at the public market. They actually have a real clay oven here. This makes the pizzas absolutely delicious. I love it when the pizza has a little bit of charcoal flavor to it. The pizza is here are not cheap, but they occasionally have discounts and specials. This is a great spot to go to if you want to eat with your coworkers. Come here and split a pizza. Parking at the public market is ample, there is a parking lot across the street. read more

We placed an order through DoorDash on Monday. The order was accepted, and we were charged, but when we arrived to pick it up, we found that the restaurant was closed. The following day, we called the restaurant hoping to resolve the issue or receive a refund. Instead of taking ownership, we were told to resolve it with DoorDash because someone had STOLEN the order. A reputable restaurant should ensure its DoorDash listing accurately reflects its operating hours and should not allow orders to be accepted when it is closed. What is most disappointing is the lack of accountability. We were charged for food we never received, drove to a restaurant that was closed, and then were simply redirected to DoorDash... This level of customer service is not what we would expect from a reputable restaurant. read more

Overall the food was fresh and filling. Environment was great and worked well while watching NBA Playoffs. Service was great on checking on the table and refilling our water glasses. The reason I didn't get dessert as espresso is not available read more

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For somebody that continues to claim "I don't like pizza," I actually quite enjoyed the pizza here. A friend and I stumbled in here on a Thursday evening after taking a small lap around The Public Market to check out our options. Nothing sounded particularly amazing, but a hot pizza and some tomato-y pasta hit the spot and I have no regrets choosing this for dinner. It was pretty empty when we sat down given it was a random weeknight, but it was the perfect dimly lit dinner spot to eat and catch up. Our server was attentive, filling up our waters quietly and checking in occasionally. I love prosciutto on pizza, and wanted something a little more tasty than your classic margherita pizza, so this was a nice, salty change. The crust was quite fluffy and enjoyable, and I enjoyed all the topping flavors together. The pasta was simply a good pasta. Cheesy, creamy, and filling. We took leftovers for both dishes home. Nice to know this gem is nearby! read more

Pizzeria Mercato - RIGATONI ARRABBIATA - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

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I forgot to put on my other reviews that I appreciated the bus drivers and shuttle drivers in Emeryville. The three I encountered were extremely helpful and friendly. I use public transportation when I travel in order to save $. We got the shuttle back from the Marina and stopped at Trader Joe's. After we walked back from Trader Joe's, we went back to Public Market. In the morning, I really wanted to try Omurice from Demiyah. However, they were not opened yet. By 4pm, they were and I was no longer craving eggs. I decided to be basic and got the Margherita pizza add pepperoni and mushrooms. I decided not to try it until we were on the train and it was cold by then. I wish we would have tried it when it was hot and fresh out the oven. However, the next day, it was good. I should have gotten their brisket pizza because it was a good pizza, but it just didn't give me like a wow factor. that was my fault for not eating it when it was fresh, cheesy n hot. Still 5 stars because it's not their fault I waited hours to eat it. Only thing was they do not have jalapeños for the pizza. We love ranch and jalapeños in Fresno. read more

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Don't sleep on Pizzeria Mercato. Located next to the Public Market in Emeryville, this spot offers a $5 off discount on Margherita pizzas all day on Mondays, so naturally, we came on a Monday to check it out. We ordered the Italian Quinoa Salad to start, the Mac & Cheese for the kiddo, and the Marg pizza. We arrived shortly after they opened, so not too many groups were seated yet. Service was adequate, pricing is fair, and the restaurant itself is actually pretty open and incredibly spacious. I loved the quinoa salad ~ it came with cucumber, tomato, sliced avocado, arugula, almonds, and topped with a light Italian dressing. The Mac & Cheese was kiddo (and adult approved, yum!) and the marg was delicious...topped with olive oil and a bit of their hot chili oil..chef's kiss. They also offer pasta, paninis, and a fun antipasti menu. Next time I would love to try the Arancini (fried rice balls) and potentially a meatball sando. There's also an Artichoke Spinach pizza I have my eye on and a Fettuccine Carbonara dish as well. They have lunch and dinner menus, ample shopping center parking outside. read more

Pizzeria Mercato - MARGHERITA PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Cool mural. Separate dining area from the public market. The Margherita pizza and the beets salad are highly recommended. Efficient service. Worth a visit if you're in Emeryville or nearby. Parking lot across the street. read more

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My manager and I came here after work and was super excited to try this place! We both were seated down immediately and our server was attentive throughout the whole dinner. My manager ordered the minestrone and rigatoni bolognese. She really liked how the minestrone soup had a lot of vegetables. I loved the brussel sprouts as it had balsamic vinaigrette. I ordered the arrabbiata and it was sooooo good. The hint of spice balanced the sauce and I love a good rigatoni. Would love to come back during work trips. read more

Pizzeria Mercato - RIGATONI ARRABBIATA - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

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The margherita pizza was delicious. The crust was light and had the right flavor for me. The calamari was also light and crispy but slightly powdery and bland. I also didn't care for the sauce they paired with it. The service was blah but they got the job done. It was 8 pm on a Sunday night so that might have had something to do with it. read more

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Spacious restaurant separated from the main market for some privacy. It was pretty empty for a Sunday lunch. You can see them firing up the pizzas in the open fire oven, which is cool. The food was quick to come out. My party of four had the calamari, prosciutto pizza, and spinach artichoke pizza. All of the items we ordered we were enjoyable. They were light and not too heavy on the stomach and taste buds. The calamari was crispy with a light batter and paired well with the marinara sauce. The pizzas had a thin crust and good texture. read more

Pizzeria Mercato - ARTICHOKE SPINACH PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

Found this place while waiting for a 9pm Amtrak out of Emeryville, conveniently located using the pedestrian bridge over the tracks (there are 2 elevators separately located if you have luggage). The space is expansive and comfortably lit. The host noted our many bags, and we were seated near the front door behind the host station with space to store the luggage (thoughtful). The first thing that struck me was the big pizza oven and that the whole kitchen was visible. Not to mention the whole mood was cozy with a big mural of the Sistine chapel but with a pizza slice being ceremoniously handed off from an Italian town to SF... The staff were jovially bustling about and the whole vibe was chill. We ordered the Margherita pizza, and Caprese that came with pesto vs. the typical balsamic glaze. Both delicious and portioned perfectly for two, accompanied by a very nice Sangiovese. The topper was the specials dessert of a delectable profiterole (French style cream puff of which I'd never tried before). It was incredible. I'd go back just for that, to be honest. Definitely planning to pad my wait time the next time I hit the train station so I can explore more of their menu. Mangia Tutti! read more

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My local fav! The best margarita pizza and fried calamari around! I can always rely on their great pie! Thanks guys! read more

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impressive they made the bread for the panini. However, the meatball panini - there was way too much fking arugula. This interferes with the taste of the panini. Makes it bitter. Margherita 1 month ago was better - could be the pizzaiolo. That said, I like this place. They need to add some XXHEAT Spicy seasoning to the pizza instead of the normal chili flakes. read more

I have been craving for spaghetti and meatballs. So my dining buddy took me to this place where I have had pizza many times before. On Mondays their margarita pizza is $5 off. To day we had fried calamari, margarita pizza and rigatoni bolognese and side order of meat balls. The calamari came out quickly, it was airy yet crispy dipped in their sauce was amazing. The bolognese sauce a bit on the salty side but the meat ball brought out the best on this dish. And the margarita pizza buried the basil beneath the cheese, it may be a nice tough but I miss the direct taste of basil when it's directly on top of the pizza. It tastes more like a cheese only pizza. I guess if I was expecting that I wouldn't be so disappointed. However, pleasant environment and wait person. In general, food is good making a very nice dining experience. read more

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Great service and ambiance, menu selection and flavors kind of basic compared to high prices.

Hidden away in a corner of Emeryville, Pizzeria Mercato is silently one of the best Italian restaurants in the Bay. While the appetizers are solid, from the arancini to the meatballs, the absolute highlights are the restaurant's wide variety of classic Italian pastas and pizza. With both carbonaras and Margherita pizzas that are similar in quality to those you find in Italy, there's no shortage of classic Italian dishes to try. Having frequented this restaurant almost too many times to count, the two highlights of the menu are the chicken fusilli pasta and the prosciutto pizza, both of which are rich in flavor and leave you wanting more. With great service and a large open space with a wine bar attached, it's the perfect spot to spend an evening to relax and enjoy fantastic hearty Italian food. If you're in the area, Pizzeria Mercato is definitely worth making a separate trip out. read more

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Definitely a great place for wings pizza. Service is exceptional, and the staff is extremely accommodating for large groups The restaurant is very clean beautifully decorated Highly recommend this for anyone looking for wine, delicious pizza, and wings There's plenty of parking across the street read more

Pizzeria Mercato - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

I was at the Public Market and felt like getting pizza. The server who helped me out was very nice. I got the Brisket Pizza for about $27.50 after tax. It seemed enormous for a 12" personal pizza. It looked better than it tasted. The flavors were very muted. I think the cheese was the best component. The crust was soft and limp with an okay sourdough flavor. The tomato sauce was a plain and basic tomato sauce on the watery side. I was a bit disappointed by the brisket topping, despite the generous amount. The meat was on the dry side and lacked umami flavor. The leftovers tasted better cold, as this brought out the chewiness of the dough and the sweetness of the mild sauce. read more

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I love this place. Food and service are great. Ive only dined in once but have had them thru delivery 2xs. Things ive tried include the quinoa salad, meatballs, focaccia, maradona, arriabatta, mac and cheese, tiramisu. Get it all. Its all amazing. I usually dont like tomato sauces because sometimes they can be too sour, acidic or too much added sugar. They are great here savory and well balanced. Quinoa salad is fresh and filling. Best meatballs ive had in the area. Sorry little star. Pizza is very thin so not the best option for delivery might be cold by the time you get it. Great if dining in though. Mac and cheese is a stove top version creamy with a nice cheese pull. Could maybe use a tiny more seasoning a lil salt and a pinch of nutmeg? Must get the tiramisu good flavor though it needed more lady fingers. read more

I had to put in a good word for this place, because I am still thinking about the food 2 weeks after ordering for delivery!! I wasn't expecting a lot but I was blown away by how flavorful and delicious everything was. The mushroom pizza was scrumptious, and the minestrone was PACKED with veggies. Truly delicious spot, will definitely order again. Thanks! read more

The pizza and pasta were absolutely delicious! The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. My wife usually doesn't like pizza, but after trying it here, she completely fell in love with it. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations. We had a great experience and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for amazing food and excellent service! read more

Amazing pizza! True Italian/NY style thin crust Za. The staff was beyond nice to help us grab a pie late night on our way back to Sac. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Pizza Mercato is located on the exterior of the Public Market, even though I believe there is access from the inside of the building as well. Great spot for casual dining with outside seating as well as a spacious dining area inside. I would have liked to try more of the menu but on this occasion I ordered: Pepperoni Pizza $28 including tax: If you like thin crust, this is excellent pizza. The dough was a good texture with a slight chew, and the pizza had the right amount of sauce to cheese ratio. My only complaint is $28 is high for what you get here. Service was good and the employees helpful. Overall a good spot for Italian cuisine. read more

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I enjoyed the pizza! I thought it was perfect for lunch and tasty, I can't wait to try the other flavors. The mariners sauce was really good too. As for my boyfriend, this isn't his type of pizza place. He would need somewhere heartier and thicker dough. He was still pretty hungry. But if you like thin crust its great! The girl serving us seemed really unbothered and not very interested. Everyone else though was super nice so maybe she was over it that day. But it was very off putting and put a bad taste in our mouths when initially being seated. Came on a Wednesday afternoon and was empty. read more

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Quick get away lunch from Fremont to try and find a good Quattro Formaggi in the Bay Area. It didn't miss, the crust was fluffy and delicious. It was a little limp but still tasted great. The cheese was fresh, melty, and delicious. The Gorgonzola was a little intense but still blended well with all the rest. We got the meatball appetizer which was 3 decent sized meatballs. They were very good and I enjoyed the sweetness to the sauce. Caesar salad was fresh and croutons and tomatoes were solid. Our service was really good and the place is empty at 1 pm on a Monday. The wine bar looks like a good future visit. Beers on tap were pretty limited with two IPAS, a Stella, and a hefe. We will definitely make the drive from Fremont to eat here again. Forgot the chili oil, that was housemade and has a great flavor adding to the meatballs, pizza Wide open, bright, and comfortable restaurant that could probably be a nice get together for a bigger group. read more

PM is located in Emeryville's Public Food Market and has an internal entrance from the public market and an external entrance from the street and expansive parking lot. The restaurant is high ceilinged with large glass windows, gray and white walls, black ceiling with exposed pipes and light fixtures, large bar, TVs for your favorite sports, ... an industrial warehouse vibe. We had: - Sausage and Broccoli Rab Truffle Oil pizza which was a thin crust with perfect mix of saltiness from the sausage, bitterness from the broccoli and earthiness from the truffle oil. We liked this flavor combination. - Quinoa Salad which was fresh and full of flavor. Why a 4? The waitress was not happy to be there and not very welcoming on a quiet weekday. We liked the busboy better as he was polite and interacted with us as if he cared...yep...he interacted with us more often than the waitress. She needs to know that her being there is not like a favor to us.... read more

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Not my kind of pizza thin crust I like thicker crust More choice of veggies and cheese read more

A warm modern atmosphere and prompt friendly staff started the dinner but the food stole the show! I started with a caesar salad which was fresh, crisp, and dressed just right. Very satisfying. The pizza arrived, looked great, and tasted even better. Airy, crispy, delicate dough topped with melty tasty cheese and pepperoni. It was all delicious and this place is definitely worth visiting if you're interested in quality pizza. read more

Absolutely delicious! We ordered roasted cauliflower, glazed Brussel sprouts, , beet salad and Rigatoni Bolognese. All were delicious! Very attentive staff and customer service. read more

Great margherita pizza and cold beer. This restaurant has a large dinning area, outside patio and a good size bar. The pizza I ordered was great, good undercarriage, flavorful and still affordable. The bar has a good selection of beer and wine. I decided to pair my pizza with a craft pint and it didn't disappoint. read more

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Return visit.. ordered the beet salad, rigatoni bolognese and the chocolate mousse pie. These were all delightful and really tasty. The bolognese was more small-mince than chunky -- it was fresh and well layered. Would definitely come back for these dishes. read more

Another dissapointing meal at the Public Market in Emeryville. Great location with plenty of parking, too bad their food is a hard meh. Full disclosure they refunded me for my horrible rigatoni bolagnase. The waitress was nice so I gave her a good tip. Back to the horrible pasta. Overcooked, but the sauce was what we couldn't stomach. Watery horrible tomato sauce that reminded me of a Hungry Man TV dinner, but worse. We both tried it and sent it back. The manager glared at us, and he kept staring. He was obviously pissed. The waitress also said she would tell the chef, too. Bad vibes all around. The mushroom pizza with added truffle oil was meh. We wished it was piping hot, but it was just like a little more than warm, and we didn't taste the Truffle oil at all. Lemon cake was a hit for me, but a miss for my coworker. Very Tart and bitter lemon sauce on the side, but I personally thought the lemon cake was moist and good. Just a sad experience with a 3 star meh rating. Don't hate the reviewer, I'm just being honest. read more

Pizzeria Mercato - Meh..don't order the bolangese.... - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

My daughter and I have been to this restaurant on three separate occasions. Yes, the Margherita pizza is tasty, but we prefer the pastas and salads. The beet salad is filled with arugula, small chunks of beets and goat cheese. It is the best beet salad that we've had locally. The portobello mushroom pasta or the salmon pasta is also exceptional. Not only are the noodles al dente, but the sauces are divine. My daughter goes to UC Berkeley and we've tried many restaurants near her, but we end up driving to Emeryville when we want both excellent pasta and salads. We hope you stay in business and we think your name doesn't represent all that your restaurant has to offer. read more

We we enjoyed pepperoni and sausage, pizza, beet salad, and wine. The service was nice and the price was moderate. read more

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Mushroom Pizza 4 stars Calamari 3 stars, corn meal based. Very bland. Aranchini 3 stars, not enough sauce for 3. Bland as well. Rigatoni bolognese was pretty darn tasty. 4 stars. Cesar salad was good. 4 stars read more

Pizzeria Mercato - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

This restaurant does not have any hot drinks . We tried to get hot water and that was not offered

I've noticed this pizza place a few times but finally had the chance to stop by today. Glad I did! First of all, they are often open when other restaurants at public market are not - I appreciate this very much. I also appreciate that they have ample indoor and outdoor seating and though they are at the public market, their entrance/access is from outside, not inside the market. They also have a personal pizza with drink lunch special that ends at 230pm. I will definitely take advantage of this next time; that or their $5 pizza on margherita Monday! They actually have a special everyday of the week so make sure to check before you head over! My sister and I shared the spinach artichoke pizza which was a little salty but also very tasty. I particularly liked the freshness of the crust which was thin and perfect - not hard and cardboard like which is what you get with some thin crust pizzas. There were plenty of artichokes and spinach too so they were not stingy with toppings. We also got garlic bread with marinara which was also fresh and tasty. Overall, I would definitely return to this pizza spot and I look forward to trying some other items - mac and cheese and/or their pastas! Oh and I should also note that the staff was fantastic - they greeted us right away, were kind and helpful and patient. A plus for service. read more

Pizzeria Mercato - Garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

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YUM! I loved the prosciutto pizza here! The type of pizza is great, not too thin and not too thick. You can definitely taste the quality and freshness. I added truffle oil to it for an extra $2, which was worth it. The pizza itself is about $25 for 6 slices though. read more

Pizzeria Mercato - PROSCIUTTO PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California

10/10 Pizza. There's no other place in emeryville I go to get pizza than this place. I had the Quattro Formaggi pizza and it was hands down one of the best slices of pizza I've had in a while. I'm a big cheese type of guy so this pizza instantly became my go to pizza. This place has a very nice ambiance and really good service. The waiter that served was really nice and came to check on us often. I 100% recommend this fine establishment, 10/10. read more

Did a quick drive by at Pizzeria Mercato's on Monday night for their Marg Special ($5 off)! Service was quick and excellent with getting my order placed right away. In the meantime, I used the restroom and it was very clean and organized. Pizza came out piping hot and fresh within 9-12 minutes. We were in and out, and on our way home to enjoy an evening in before we knew it. Margherita Pizza is 10/10 Would be back just for this (as we have many times before)! I highly recommend their Brisket Pizza as well! Interested to try their pasta next... But everytime we come, we cannot resist the pizza as it's made in a wood fire oven made in Italy so it's just so authentic. Even some of the servers speak Italian! Legit! read more

Pizzeria Mercato - MARGHERITA PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Emeryville, California