Loved the eclectic decor!! We had the beet and kale salad-delicious!! Pesto bread- so good and the spaghetti pomodoro- amazing!!! We will be back!! read more

Pick here for the dinner with colleagues as we work at the same building. Exceptional quality of the Lamb Chops Piatti and nice service as well. Just felt a bit noisy maybe because it's Friday night. read more

Taverna Mercatto - Lamp Chops Piatti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my second time here and I will be back again. The pizza here is excellent. They use very few ingredients but what they use is very high quality. The sauce is made from fresh San Marzano tomatoes which absolutely make this pizza. Reminds me of the pizza we had in Italy. I had the Diavola pizza...a bit of spice but not too much. The Burrata with beets and arugula was very good, but it was not burrata, just very good fresh mozzarella. Burrata should be filled with cream and curds. The wine list has some very good choices. We had the Barbera. Perfect wine with what we had to eat. read more

Taverna Mercatto - Burrata with Beets....not really Burrata though - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I have only been here for Brunch but it is now my favourite brunch place in Toronto. Their patio and decor is rustic and beautiful! We ordered the Carbonara and Pizza. The pizza had sunny side up egg on it and it was delicious. Their Caesars are also very tasty. Service was great. Looking forward to try their dinner menu. read more

Taverna Mercatto - Very delicious brunch - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So this place has a great feel and atmosphere to it. But the food is jus alright. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it in any regard. It's just middling. The portions are sufficient enough I suppose. The drinks are, fine. But at the end of the night, it's a very run of the mill forgettable meal. A meh in the memory of your stomach. Is just the most OK restaurant I've ever eaten at. read more

We came here for a friend's surprise birthday party on Friday and we really appreciated how the manager went out of his way to ensure we actually surprised her. We needed the table by 8:30pm but the table before us was just wrapping up. To make up for this, he gave us a bottle of rose and glasses to welcome her the moment she came in. He also waived the cake cutting fee, which would've been $2 per slice for 16 people. I would highly recommend Taverna Mercatto if you need to book a large party without a minimum spend! read more

Best Brunch ever, the service was 5, food was orgasmic and the place was cleaner than any other. The server knew all about the food and how it was prepared. My friends loved the presentation. They even have charging stations. I will be back again. Thank you Taverna for a great girls brunch read more

Very good restraunt for romantic date, for business meeting, for preparty and just for brunch or dinner. Good atmosphere, service and quality of food. Everything looks yammy and its really does. One of the best pizza I've ever eaten. read more

Taverna Mercatto - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There are such a small amount of times when you eat a meal like the ones they sell at Taverna Mercatto. Tonight, I ate the Duck Ragu and it was TO DIE FOR! The duck was fresh and tender, placed on top of a bed of thick pasta and melting shredded cheese on top. It was really a well crafted meal- I was considering hugging the chef! My family also ate the Spicy chicken, which was also EXTREMELY TENDER and FRESH. We also dined on fish- so fresh it was like they had just pulled it from the Sea. As my first time and meal in Canada, I hope that it will set the standard for food in Toronto. I would also like to thank the friendly and happy waiter that was very nice to my family and I. She made sure my water was filled and ready to drink! The atmosphere in this restaurant is happy and alive, you are guaranteed to smile. If you see this review...PLEASE GO HERE! YOU WILL WANT TO COME BACK! No, we aren't done yet... now let's talk dessert. I ordered the Gelato eSorbetto while the rest of my family ordered the Tiramisu, Budino, and the Canolo. It was okay...but if you REALLY want to order dessert, don't waste your calories on other desserts...GET THE CANOLO! IT IS SOOO GOOD! Crispy Canoli shell topped with powdered sugar. The filling- apricot mascropone with white chocolate and pistachio- was amazing! So, if you want dessert, ONLY GET THE CANOLO! ----------------------- List of food I ordered (and recommend): 1. Duck Ragu 2. Spicy Chicken 3. Fish (fingerling potatoes, micro greens, celery purée) Desert: 1. Budino 2. Gelato eSorbetto 3. Tiramisu 4. Canollo (GET IT!) read more

Stumbled across this place on a Saturday night and as the restaurant was aesthetically pleasing, the food was overpriced and bland with absolutely no flavour. I was so disappointed with my orders as it tasted like cheap pasta with oil. I ordered the LINGUINE (bay scallops, calamari, mussels, pomodoro, peperoncini) and the sauce tasted like watered down canned tomato sauce. The CHITARRA CARBONARA (pancetta, Conestoga yolk, black pepper, pecorino) tasted like oil and butter, no flavour at all. I do not recommend as it is overpriced for the food. read more

Super atmosphere and nice setting for a group. Plenty of drink options and a variety for the menu. Any pasta can be made gluten free which was great for people at our table. The waitress was not very nice and didn't make you feel welcome, she came across almost irritated to be there. Too bad as it soured the experience. read more

I visited Taverna Mercatto on a Saturday evening at around 6:30pm with 3 friends to have a pre-concert meal. We were accommodated on the very cute patio immediately (the inside is also a very nice space), and the staff were all really nice. I never felt rushed and my water glass was always full (yay). My friends and I shared the burrata beet salad, and I had a margherita pizza, my friends had spaghetti buffalo and the squid ink pasta dishes. The salad was really well done, and my pizza was decent, though I have had better. My friends said the same about their pastas. My main issue was that after I ate the entire pizza...I was still hungry! Huh??? I mean, I can really eat, but usually I can only finish about half of a pizza. I was really disappointed because after a $20+ meal, I would hope to feel at least satisfied, but I felt like I hadn't even eaten. I was kind of embarassed about this and thought that it must just be me who has a black hole stomach and was still hungry, but then the others in my party echoed my exact sentiments! We were all very surprised to feel this way. TLDR: cute place, nice service & ambience, don't go hungry or you will leave hungry :( read more

This place was near my hotel so I gave it a try. When I first walked in, I didn't realize the hostess stand was all the way to the left and instead I paused by the stack of menus. I finally realized so that was a little odd as far as placement. I was seated outside on the covered patio, which was very nice and had a cozy feel. I was poured water quickly. My waiter was friendly and came over quickly as well. Food came out pretty fast too. They had no problems substituting potatoes for a salad. The sauce my steak came with was very flavorful too and really surprised me on the first bite. I did have a section of steak that was tough to cut through but by the time I got to it I was full and mostly it didn't bother me. Overall, a very good meal. read more

Omg - orecchiette was so amazing. Freshly made Little ears pasta with fabulous sausage and the right amount of spice and pesto - yum! Beet and ricotta salad was pretty good too - bUt I'm not a fan of a big blob of ricotta on things. Just add to selective bites and leave the rest. Got the cannolo for dessert too and it was amazing. Stop by here and ask what to order as itt did not disappoint. I will Jones for the pasta when I am not in Toronto! read more

Absolutely delicious! A convenient spot if you're visiting Toronto and staying in the downtown area. Recommend the Chitarra Alla Carbonara, Beet and Ricotta Kale Salad, and the Arancini. read more

Drinks were a bit weak but the food was delicious, especially the lamb. Great outdoor seating area and warm even on the chill nights. The service as good as well. read more

Good find for lunch while walking around. This restaurant offers brunch on Saturdays until 4 pm. They have a nice variety and good atmosphere. Seating was quick as the restaurant was not busy at all around 1pm. I ordered the brioche French toast and a side of fruit. The entire bill was about $20 including tip so I'd say it was priced pretty good. read more

Taverna Mercatto - Brioche French toast with a side of fruit. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Stopped in for a drink and quick bite after a Leaf game. Try the salciccia pizza! You won't be disappointed. Awesome sauce, best crust ever. Melts in your mouth. read more

Taverna Mercatto - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The location is easy to get to. The wine list is expansive and you can sip a great glass (or more) of your favourite vino without having to experiment with buying a bottle. The food is on par with other Mercatto locations, which is good. My guests consider it mediocre, but I attribute that to the fact that it is related to all the other Mercatto locations around the area. Similar standards for sure. Will continue to enjoy coming here to experience the staff's wine knowledge. read more

Excellent food and service , well done ! Great place to have in this area . I had the olives appetizer ( house spiced in olive oil with fresh giardiniera) to share , the Arugula salad ( more of that great olive oil ) and the carbonara with a nestled egg yolk to break open and create a silky sauce . read more

I am guilty of going to this restaurant way too often. This is my go-to restaurant whenever I am too lazy to walk far for a meal. I keep coming back though, especially to sit at the patio to people-watch and soak some vitamin D from the balmy summer weather. The decor of the restaurant makes where to sit a tough choice. The interior is absolutely lovely: gleaming counters, low set ceiling lamps, open bar coupled with an industrial-looking ceiling. It's chic, trendy and upbeat. Despite the gorgeous interior, I always opt for the patio. Highly recommend their Chitarrine E Vongole, with fresh squid ink pasta, savoury clams, guanciale, bone marrow pangratatto. Seasoned perfectly, the squid ink is very well infused into the pasta. I would also recommend the Insalata Di Salmone with chilled salmon, romaine, cucumber, avocado, farro, orange vinaigrette. Salmon is fresh and the vinaigrette dressing is very refined. I am not a fan of their brunch menu to be honest. I find the selection to be very limited. The pasta is a meagre selection of Spaghetti E Bufala, Chitarra alla Carbonara and Orechitte di Pugliese. The Margherita pizza was mediocre. I was not impressed at all. Props also to the very Gatsbyesque postcard they give you when you pay the bill. read more

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I was fairly disappointed with Taverna. It was nearly empty when I came in for dinner and to watch the Raptors game, so we took a little time to ask our server a few questions about the menu. We were intrigued by the dall'acqua (seafood platter) which was described as "king crab legs, wild shrimp, albacore tuna crudo, moroccan octopus & bay of fundy scallop salad, house hot sauce". We asked about the portion size, and we were told that it was a very big portion, with 4-5 king crab legs and a bunch of everything else. He said that to feed 2, all we would need was the platter and a pasta. King crab legs are expensive, so at $45, we thought this was a steal. We ended up ordering the dall'acqua (seafood platter) and chitarrine e vongole (squid ink pasta with clams). I noted that we placed our order around tipoff time (7:30pm). The first quarter was nearly finished when our seafood platter arrived at 8pm. We were disappointed with the portion size. The platter was large alright, but it was at least 80% ice. On that ice lay 5 shrimp, a small bowl with 4 pieces of tuna crudo, a similarly small bowl of scallop/octopus salad, and one crab leg/claw. The portion size was not "large by any means". The food was decent, however. The albacore tuna was really good - seasoned perfectly. The salad had a few tiny pieces of scallops/octopus mixed into a green apple salad. I enjoyed the scallop pieces but the octopus was quite tough. The shrimp was pretty meh - sizable but tasted pretty generic. The king crab leg/claw was very tasty, but there was just so little. We also weren't given a crab cracker. So we finished our seafood platter and waited for our pasta. We didnt receive our pasta until after halftime (9pm). Prior to the pasta finally being brought to our table, different servers would come by us, see our empty table, and ask us if we'd like to order any more food. Each time, we told them we were still waiting for a pasta ordered a while ago. A 90 minute wait at a restaurant is unacceptable, especially without any reasonable explanation. Luckily, we were there to watch a game so we weren't in any rush, but I was very disappointed with this. The pasta itself was good, though, I'm a fan of the food, just not the value for money or the service. read more

When I walked in here on a Monday night with my friend, I was shocked at the size of this place! It's monstrous! But I think that they do a lot more business when games get out and people pile in all at once. On this night, it was pretty bare bones. I should have asked for a different table because I hate being sandwiched next to a wall. Especially when the place in empty. But I get that they have to seat certain server's sections in rotation and my friend was happy with the seat so I sucked it up. The menu looked good and the server was happy to recommend a bottle of wine for us to share. We had the beet and burrata salad, which was quite nice, but the charcuterie board was pretty stingy for $26. Three tiny pieces of cheese and the meat was laid out flat to cover the board over and fool you into thinking there was more food than there really was. A few small olives and one small piece of pickled cauliflower. Kinda sad. We also partook in the Diavola pizza. It was good. Definitely not the best pizza I've had and certainly not the worst, either. The inside of the pie was a little gooey. Generally, I like Mercatto for their value and the wines by the glass. Perhaps I we would have had more success sitting at the bar, as the server didn't seem very knowledgeable about all of the selections. I've also found that the value for money is good, but not on this occasion. Perhaps the prices here are designed to gaugue the sports fan who's already been fooled by spending $15 for a tiny beer. I probably would visit the other locations again, but not this one. read more

Great food and good atmosphere. I went twice with husband and after with friends. Staff is friendly and they have veggie options on the menu. read more

We went for lunch yesterday with a group of five. The decor was beautiful and we were greeted kindly as we were led to our table, though from the moment we sat down, it was downhill from there. Okay, I get it - if you have a 5-person table that wants water to drink and one entree each with no appetizer, the wait staff may not be jumping up and down to serve us. But honestly, it was just BAD. For the price you pay, the pasta and service wasn't worth the money. The portion was relatively small (compared to a place like Terroni), most of the entrees were pretty bland (tortiglioni) and it took us a while to get our meals. One pro - the Carbonara recommended was really creamy and rich in flavour, but again, fairly small for the price. Aside from our meals, we may as well have served ourselves. We weren't offered any bread/oil until we saw another table get one no questions asked - we had to personally flag down our waitress for it. We weren't offered any fresh ground pepper and we had to get another server to bring salt (again, bland sauce for my coworkers). We weren't checked on to see if the food was okay until we were nearly done our plates and when we were finished, were not offered the coffee/dessert menus. We did end up ordering two coffees, two cappucinos, and one double espresso, which for the most part was good except that my coffee mug was completely covered in lint and my saucer was filthy....I had to get a fresh cup that I hope wasn't spit in :( When it was finally time to pay, the waitress brought the bill with everything on the same order before we requested it. This is fine, but when the waitress came back with the machine and I asked her to enter the amount we each say to split the bill, she heard it as "please go away, we're not ready" and left to help another table. We waited another 10 minutes to be able to pay for our meals. For a lunch that had so little to order, we left an hour and 45 minutes later due to the service... I understand that it's a new location that is busy, hard to hear and has lots of other groups that could order more than our conservative selves, but the standard of service at this place was incredibly disappointing. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have two people and plan to spend on a three course meal - otherwise you'll get completely shafted. What a rip off. read more

There's three sessions of this restaurant, indoor dinning, indoor bar area and outdoor. I saw the booth on the left bar session and requested to sit there with my two young kids. BIG Mistake!! My table at the back were way toooooo noisy. I should have asked to change a table which would be so much nicer on the other side. Food-wise, it's not nearly impressive. We ordered the Arctic Char and the fresh squid ink linguine which highly recommended on the menu plus one extra pasta with sausage and pepperoni. Have to say everything is just on the average side. It's still a very nice modern and chic restaurant but I think, in all, I should not set my bar too high. read more

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Love love love this new place. I've always enjoyed their food. We use to have to walk to the Eaton Centre and I'm SO happy that they've opened one by my home! Tonight I had a good ol bowl of spaghetti with veal and pork meatballs. THE BEST outside of Italy. The grilled calamari was also delicious and well, the teramisu- I wish I could lick the bowl. Lol . I'm coming back for sure. read more

Taverna Mercatto - The best you'll ever try. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My new favourite Italian restaurant Located between the ACC and Skydome, Taverna is the perfect spot for a business lunch, a romantic dinner pre-concert or a game night out with friends. Entering, my friend and I were immediately thrilled by the gothic inspired decor filled with found objects and dramatic chandeliers. Too early for our reservation we first sat at the bar overlooking the buzzing open kitchen, ordered some vino and a few dish of the bar menu. Their chicken thighs were fantastic, a good amount of meat and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. If you want something more decadent, get their succulent fried artichoke and dip. When the friendly hostess finally directed us to our table, I saw the banquets were made out of reconstructed church pews, how fun is that!? I've been a regular Mercatto customer for a couple years and looking at the dinner menu, I was super happy to find my favourite items topped by a good amount of unknown new dishes. We were really excited they now offer big items to share like a full roast chicken or T-bone. We wanted something fresh so chose the whole fish, garnished with clams and vegetables. Beautifully plated and served with antique silver cutlery, it reminded me so much of home when my mom used to cook all day for a celebration. Great memories revived thanks to executive chef Doug Neigel and chef de cuisine Jackie Chau. Taverna with it's fab decor, extensive wine list, beautiful ingredients cooked the right way, really is a great addition to the Mercatto family. It's officially my new favourite Italian restaurant in Toronto and I'll be back, no doubt about that! read more

I have visited Taverna Mercatto in the past and have to say the food has taken a turn for the worse. We had a few appetizers at the bar including the steak skewers, calamari and bruschetta and I have to say each dish was underwhelming. Perhaps appetizers is not a way to go here. They have one of the large bar areas downtown and service at the bar is generally quick. It's proximity to the Rogers Dome makes it ideal for drinks prior to a game. As for the main course meals, I have eaten here before and thought the portions were nicely sized and the quality of the food was good. However, not that "memorable". read more

We really enjoyed the food! Everything was delicious! The menu wasn't huge which was great! My burger was so yummy!! The only negative thing I would say is it's very loud in there but there is nothing the restaurant can do to fix it! It's a great space with great decor!! read more

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This place has a nice menu to pick from. I came with a group and we all tried something different; everyone agreed it was good food. I had the salsiccia pizza which was a very nice thin crust pizza considering this is not their specialty. I enjoyed it as much as other restaurants that specialize in only wood oven pizzas. Also of note were the steak and lamb, which were tender and were enjoyed by quiet savouring of each bite. The ravioli was met with surprising satisfaction as it had a home made quality. We also shared appetizers of arancini which was gobbled up. Service was quick, the server provided separate bills and split the cost of the appetizers across the bills. The stain glass decor was cool. A tad pricy but overall a good experience. read more

The portion was so small, not even enough for a woman. The waitress was very surly. My husband and I had to go to another place for more food. Price is way too high for that portion. Food is so so. read more

I don't know why there aren't more positive reviews. we had a wonderful experience here with very fresh, imaginative salads (asparagus & radicchio, and burata & beets), a couple of appetizers. Delicious chocolate creme caramel for dessert. Good service, great food. Give it a try! read more

The food was okay- wasn't particularly good but not bad either, but for its price you're paying for, the portions are very small. Pastas cost between 15 - 20 dollars but getting two small burgers from McDonalds would be more filling. I have a very tiny girlfriend and yet she was still hungry after the meal (we got appetizers as well). Can you imagine how hungry I was after this??! read more

This place looks like part of a revitalized building with comforting lightning and setting. Two of us ordered a bianco for pizza and bolognese for pasta. The pizza tasted good with a flavor of truffle in it. The bolognese was good but it was not special. The portion of the pasta was a bit small but overall was sufficient with the pizza. We didn't find anything special from the dessert menu so we skipped. Will come back if happened to be in the area for a casual meal. 4/5 stars. read more

Ordered Calamari and Tonno. Calamari was excellent. flavourful and was not too chewy or rubbery. The tuna had a tomato sauceish base, topped with the arugula, potato, and green bean. and on top of that had the albacore tuna. lots of strong flavours here. tuna was seared to perfection. my one dissatisfaction was that it was a bit too salty. read more

Came here to get out of the cold with gfs lol... the place was not packed so initially we were worried the food won't be good but turns out they had great pizza and extensive selection of beer. I went for the salted caramel peanut ice cream though. It was topped with marshmallow...very yummy. My companions also seem to enjoy their pizza and drinks read more

Taverna Mercatto - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We ordered the meat/cheese board, carbonara pasta, and pancetta pizza. All very delicious with great presentation. read more

Taverna Mercatto - Carbonara Pasta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went for after dinner drinks. Place was quiet for a Friday night. Asked the hostess for a bar top table and when I asked for another location, the hostess just rolled her eyes like she was annoyed that I had to make her walk 10 more steps. It wasn't even busy! I hate it when hostesses give attitude when I was asking politely for a different table. Starts the whole evening off by the first person who greeted me. Like smile for goodness. If you hate your job, get one that makes you smile! Good thing my server was friendly, patient and personable. Drinks were interestingly different and decent price points. Would go back again but hope I don't get that moody hostess. read more

Great food for dinner eats, would go back any time I'm near Toronto again, the pasta was Fresh and the ingredients were too. Had a free dessert as well! read more