We stopped on here for desert and a cocktail between dinner and a concert. The patio looked intriguing but the air quality was not good so we had a lovely table next to a window looking out at the patio. Great view with an old church in the background. Service was great and my espresso martini and the desert phenomenal- chocolate with a caramel crunch. read more

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Trattoria Mercatto brings a warm, modern take on Italian dining right into the heart of the Eaton Centre. The space feels stylish yet relaxed, making it a comfortable stop for taking a break from shopping or meeting someone for a casual meal. With its open, lively atmosphere, friendly service and polished design, it strikes a nice balance between everyday dining and something a little special. The menu focuses on classic Italian dishes--fresh pastas, pizzas, salads, and comforting mains--paired with a solid wine list. We ordered "Beets & Ricotta" and "pollo alla Diavola". The food was well-presented and mostly delicious, but a bit too salty. read more

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I came here on a Monday afternoon for lunch and there were lots of open tables inside and in the patio. They currently have their summerlicious menu going on too. I ordered off the main menu and got the arancini, burrata, carbonara, and dark chocolate gelato. The two appetizers were good but on a smaller side. The carbonara was recommended by our waiter. It was good, but nothing special. The portion was also on the smaller side. I got the dark chocolate gelato, sadly it tasted more like ice cream. Service was decent wasn't super quick, but it wasn't slow either. The setting of the restaurant was comfortable and makes it a decent spot for a business meal. read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is great and the pizza dough is thin, soft and chewy! Great to come for happy hour as it's half price for the pizza! read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Pizza, seafood pasta and salad! - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good cocktails, as well good service and food. Not a place I usually choose but found it to be above expectations and was quite busy with a line up by the time we left in the evening. Quite popular with the after work crowd. read more

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Great find in the mall. Good selection for almost everyone. Had the pizza and steak. Pizza was very good but the steak was cooked perfectly. Service was ok. They have a shared service model where one takes your order and other staff deliver and clean. Trendy rustic look for the space. Good choice for a casual drop in. Grabbed dinner pre Mervish show was very convenient. read more

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I had their pizza, it was good made from their stone oven but was a but pricey for the size. The staff are all nice and friendly. The ambiance was ok , spacious but it was loud. read more

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We had a wonderful lunch at Trattoria Mercatto in Toronto! We had Specialty pizzas and a nice bottle of Pino Grigio! Our Waiter Bate was attentive and polite and knowledgeable! Lovely clean and delicious! read more

Right in the mall very convenient - a good place to stop after some shopping. A bit noisy but it wasn't too bad. Excellent service. I took my friend from out of town here; she loved it. We split the fries with truffle crema and calamari fritti. Both crispy and tasty. The dips they came with - mouth watering. I loved the mushroom pizza. Make sure to save room for dessert here also. read more

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Always walk past this spot when wandering around at Eaton Center and finally decide to try it out. The vibe was amazing, with one of the best playlists my friend and I have ever been to. Everyone was nice and welcoming. To start, we ordered the fries with truffle sauce and the calamari fritti. I loved the calamari and the pepper that came with it. I then had the LINGUINE DI MARE, which needed a little mix to enjoy, or it would be a bit bland since the sauce was underneath the pasta. Good experience overall. The music was really on point!!! Would recommend it if you are looking for a place to chill and chat with friends. read more

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My favourite spot in the city for Carbonara! It's rare to find a place that that makes it that way, leaving the egg on top of the pasta for you to mix it in and create the creamy sauce yourself. The heat of the pasta cooks it once it's mixed in. If you're a fan of runny eggs it's a must have. I travel all the way down to Trattoria Mercatto at the Eaton Centre for the Carbonara alone. I've had several of the other items on the menu and have been relatively happy with them as well. The Arugula Salad is nice and crisp with a lemony vinaigrette and the Brussel Sprouts are fried with pine nuts and garlic. One dish I've had that I wasn't that fond of was the Calamari. Most of the breading crumbled and fell off before I could pick it up off the plate so it lost most of the flavour. But other than that I've enjoyed what we've ordered here. The restaurant is in a lovely corner of the Eaton Centre overlooking Holy Trinity Church and a small courtyard. In the summer you can sit on the patio and in the winter it's nice sitting by the windows inside. Price-wise the restaurant is on the higher end but there are ways of getting that value for your money if you look for them. I'd recommend going for the pizza, pasta, and appetizers which can all be shared in a group or had on your own. Personally those are my favourite menu items anyway! Overall, it's a nice Italian restaurant if you're downtown for the day and looking for a place to eat or, like me, looking for that Carbonara fix! Practical Tips: -Make reservations on OpenTable if you can. Being in the Eaton Centre the restaurant gets quite busy during peak times. -They have a bunch of nice tables upstairs with views of the courtyard but you may have to ask the host for it when you get there as they usually try to fill the downstairs first. -Getting there can be time consuming so plan ahead where you'll park or if you'll take the subway. You can park at one of the Eaton Centre parking lots or nearby or you can take the Yonge subway line and get off at Dundas or Queen. read more

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First time visiting Canada, Eaton Mall & Trattoria Mercatto. What a great restaurant ! Atmosphere is great, food is outstanding & service is awesome. Drinks, appetizers, main course & dessert were 5 stars. The arancini, the lasagna & the pistachio canolo blew my mind. Super experience overall. Thank you. read more

My sister and I came here for a quick dinner on a random weekday. It's a cute little restaurant with outside patio seating. We ordered the margherita pizza and tortiglioni alla bolognese. The pizza was standard; the crust and dough is quite thin. My sister did think certain parts of the crust and bottom were burnt. The pasta was decent, nothing too remarkable. Overall, it's a solid restaurant for some Italian food. read more

Lovely interior design that's on par with the food that's served here. Doesn't feel like it's in a mall! The layout and decor really give off that standalone, rustic, yet classy sit-down restaurant vibe. Came here on a whim because it was the first food place that my friend and I saw upon entering the Eaton Center, so I didn't really have too many expectations. My friend and I ordered the Pesto Bread and a half cheese, half pepperoni pizza. The bread had a crunchy crust and soft interior, with parmesan cheese on top of the pesto. It was pretty good, but I think it was a little overpriced. The pizza was delectable though; it was one of the best pizzas I'd ever had. It was a little thin though, so it lost its shape/form and flopped when I tried to pick it up and eat it like a normal pizza. There was no graceful way to eat a slice. I either had to dangle it over my face to get it in my mouth or just pull out the knife and fork like a heathen. I alternated between the two because I couldn't decide which method was less embarrassing. The waitstaff was pleasant enough, nothing especially noteworthy in a good or bad way. Though I did notice that they poured us two glasses of regular tap water. I didn't think anything of it until we were leaving and overheard the same waitress ask a couple at another table if they wanted sparkling, bottled, or tap water to start off with. I mean, I still would have chosen tap, but it was a little disconcerting to not be given the same options as other customers. On a completely separate note, the bathrooms looked nice and had a great aesthetic that matched the rest of the restaurant. I think that was one of the most noteworthy things about this place, and it adds to the sit-down restaurant feel that you wouldn't expect from a mall. Give it a try. Or not. There are better places and there are worse places to eat in the area. read more

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Truly had forgotten how good the food was at this place. Every single person at the table had the same thing to say, mmmmmmmmmm. Our waiter was an absolute delight. It's a lovely ambience and after some coffees and desserts we were full to the brim. Thank you. My only complaint is that I do not come her often enough read more

Stopped by Trattoria Mercato after our reservations for graduation dinner at another restaurant feel through. The hostess at the front door was incredibly accommodating and did her best to make sure we had a table to celebrate graduation. We ordered a couple of beers, a few pizzas and some pasta. Everything came out piping hot and very fresh. There was a ton of toppings on the pizzas and the pasta dish was extremely filling. We really enjoyed our time here. The food and service are exceptional. Trattoria Mercato did a great job in stepping up and making sure we enjoyed our graduation dinner. Thank you! read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Attentive and friendly staff. Menu doesn't do justice to the actual dishes. Off the charts flavorful and fresh. They had me at their excellent wine list and homemade pasta. read more

A must for when I meet my girlfriend for lunch downtown. Never disappoints. We shared a large arugula salad, along with Salumi & Formaggio with Burrata cheese. Our server Daryl was fantastic! Lovely wine list by the glass. read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Beef tartare - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food and service were both phenomenal! Really enjoyed the homemade gnocchi. Huge shout out to the chef and waiter for allowing me to alter the dish. It was by far the most delicious meal I've had! Seriously the most pillowy soft gnocchi ever! I just wish the serving size was a little larger. Despite it being inside a mall it had a great date night vibe! Would def go back! read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came to Trattoria Mercatto restaurant for dinner. It was one of the few sit down restaurants in the area as we did not want to go to the food court. The restaurant was nicely decorated and the service was friendly and quickly. I ordered the burger while my friend ordered the pappardelle dish. She was happy with the food. My burger was good, but not worth the cost. Would we go back? Maybe as the food and service were good. read more

Gord and I had supper this evening at Trattoria Mercatto. I ordered a Diavola pizza. It was a thin crust pizza and tasty. The sopressata had a bit of a bite but wasn't too spicy. The tomatoes in the sauce had a lot of flavour. I'd get it again. Gord ordered Pappardelle. He said it was really good and the pasta was fresh. He'd get it again. We both ordered dessert. I got Caramel Coppetta and it was good and refreshing. Gord had never had Tiramisu and that's what he ordered. He liked it! Korrie was our server. She was friendly and took good care of us. read more

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The pepperoni pizza alone is why I'm writing this review. So perfect! Had a crunch, perfectly baked, just overall a perfect pizza. I recommend getting a side of the aioli they have and some chili flakes to make it even better. The bar was easy to get seating at if you're okay with not having a table so definitely recommend checking it out if you're at the mall or nearby read more

Trattoria Mercatto - a bar filled with wine glasses - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I worked in the building attached and well we are at Mercatto a lot. Team lunches, corporate functions. I always loved this place. Well I guess after the pandemic the quality has gone down. First, there was no one at the front. Fine. I can wait. I was seated at the bar. Asked for the washrooms they directed me to the one near the front entrance. Someone was already inside. One of the servers came out when I went to lock the door the locks were WET. So disgusting. There were no paper towel for your hands. Considering we went through a pandemic you would think they would have basics. That's fine. I always have some in my bag. Bar tender took my order. I got the calamari and a glass of wine to start. First glass was dirty. Got me another one. Also gave me water in another dirty, stained glass. I just left it at this point I just wanted to eat something quickly and leave. Calamari came. Looked fine. Had the first piece. It tasted funny had two more and realized they were all the same. Oily, and weird taste. It's obvious the oil wasn't hot enough so it just sat in the oil absorbing oil. Not only that they oil was obviously not clean. It had a weird after taste like it was used to fry other things. It was gross asked them to take it back. I ordered dessert and coffee. I needed to get that bad taste out. The flourless chocolate cake looked good but it was dry. How old is this cake?? The food was beyond disappointing. I will never go bac read more

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After a day shopping and enjoying the festival across the street on Dundas-Yonge Square we decided to eat at Trattotia. We made a reservation online which also asked if there was a special occasion which we indicated as our anniversary. When we arrived at the appointed time, the hostess found our reservation and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is beautiful and appears to have plenty of staff. Although a few bus boys appears to be lost and not sure what to do when everyone else seems to be running around. When our waiter came, he filled the small glasses with water and mentioned he would come back. After a few minutes he did and we ordered the Calamari and pesto bread (secret item which someone mentioned here in yelp). We also ores the seafood linguine and the Carbonara. The Calamari arrived and was a sizable serving. The pesto bread was covered in parmigiana cheese. The Calamari was very good. All the Italian restaurants that we been to have all served us bread and side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Apparently we read they don't serve it unless you ask. So we ordered pesto bread believing that it would be complimentary. Surprise surprise, it not!! I don't mind paying for it if it was good, which it wasn't. The bread was dry and tasteless. Oh how much for two small 1/2 slice of bread? $9. My wife linguine and my Carbonara also lacks flavor. We had to ask the waiter to bring us more parmigiana cheese. It help a little. I couldn't figure out why my Carbonara lack flavor. I mixed the egg yolk in and it just ran over the pasta. Nothing stuck. It dawned on me that it's missing the heavy cream which with the yolk, suppose to curd and thicken the sauce. But without the cream, the yolk just ran off the pasta to the bottom. When the waiter returned And asked about my meal, I told him it was missing the cream. He did nothing. At the end we received and paid our $80+ bill. Oh as for our anniversary dinner, nothing. So not sure why they even asked. read more

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Had lunch with colleagues here. Had a reservation for us so the sitting was quick but on the upper level. All of found that it was very noisy. As we hardly could hear each other, specially if the person was two seats away. Their menu is not clear in which items are Gluten-free and which are vegetarian or vegan. A colleague who has gluten allergies was struggling and so was I for vegan options. The staff did make sure that it was taken care off. Ordered Funghi with no cheese and a Fresca. The order came fairly quickly and almost all together. The pizza was made with tons of baby kale and arugula I think, with cremini mushrooms and a purée made of mushrooms. The crust probably made with 00 flour was good and well baked. Although just my preference, it had tons of drizzled olive oil. The Fresca, made with Ginger, Lime and Basil was top notch. The ginger and lime tasted amazing. If you are a strong ginger lover, this is for you. Although I would ask for less ice. read more

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Great food. Each dish we ordered is delicious. I think the overall price quality rate is pretty high. Service is also pretty good. Definitely recommended! read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Feature Shrimp Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food is outdone by the great staff and service and that's saying a lot because the food is amazing. The interior is outstanding and it's one good place to bring a loved one or dine alone. The menu has lots to offer and you won't be disappointed I urge you to try it. read more

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The food was absolutely delightful. I would give this 5/5 if it were just about the food. Long story short, our waitress was homophobic. I have never had worse service in my life. Me and my partner came in for a date. We are an LGBTQ couple. We were very clearly a couple as we were holding hands. Our server was short and rude with us from the beginning. We noticed she was perfectly kind to other tables. For a restaurant that has a LGBTQ flag on their window, this is extremely unexpected. She served tables that came in after us before we were helped not just with ordering, it was with delivering the food, and bringing our bills. Multiple tables that got in shortly after us got their bills 10-15 minutes before we did. Even though we were done eating before them. She never even said a full sentence to us. When we asked for the bill, all she had to say was "separate?". I have never had the inclination to not tip a server. But today I did. I tipped $2 purely out of sympathy, knowing she probably has to tip out the back of house. When we finished paying, she looked at the bill and said "did you mean $2?" I've never EVER had a server comment on the tip I've given before. Wow. If you're LGBTQ and you come to this restaurant, avoid the blonde haired server in her late 20's. If you get her, do yourself a favour and leave. She is clearly homophobic. read more

Swanky atmosphere and great service. The pasta dishes were too salty and over seasoned though. //THE ATMOSPHERE// I've always seen this 2-floored restaurant located in the Eaton's centre from the outside, but never had the opportunity to try it out until now. Walking in, there's a long bar, wooden barrels wall decor, stairs leading to a spacious 2nd floor area, and they have really nice washrooms haha! The crowd is mostly people dressed in business attire coming from work I suppose. //THE FOOD// Arancini (5/5) - a breaded fried ball filled with risotto and lots of cheese. There was a perfect amount of tomato sauce topped on it too. Seasonal soup (2/5) - the night that I went, it was a Caramelized onion soup with a piece of bread soaked in it. It's lighter than a French onion soup but nothing special. Pappardelle Pasta (3/5) - Too salty, peppery, and I didn't like the overpowering taste of celery. I enjoyed the texture of the duck though (similar to pulled pork) and I could tell the pasta itself was hand made and fresh! read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Arancini (5/5) - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Classy in the mall y'all. I don't know how they pulled it off, but the vibe at Trattoria Merc is very lux and hip. The food was outrageously good! I had the carbonara and the wife had gnocchi. Both top quality ingredients and preparation. Wine selection has some deep cut glass pours, the Nero d'Avola was particularly good. Great prices too. Shout out to Nolan at the bar for his efficient service and alacrity. We had such a pleasant experience, can't wait to return. read more

Had lunch here today with a party of 8 people. Our waitress was pretty bad. Don't know her name but she was tall, thin with blonde hair. She clearly did not like her job as she made it known by the poor service provided to our table: - not friendly - rushed to order - once food was served she never did come back to see how things were going or if the food was liked - stopped checking our water glasses - did not bother clearing any plates/cutlery from the table until she was directly asked to - when we ordered a second round of coffees she didn't provide a refill of the milker or spoons. We had to ask another server to assist us. The food: I ordered the Brussel sprouts, arugula salad and margarita pizza. My pizza was very doughy to the point I questioned whether it was too much sauce, too thick dough or just not cooked long enough. To top things off, we were expected to pay 18% gratuity! What a joke. This is what happens when some, not all, wait staff get an automatic gratuity; they could care less about the job they do because they know they're getting the tip regardless of whether they deserved it. I would urge Mercato to seriously re-think the gratuity policy if they want customers to keep coming back. Thanks read more

As one might expect from a restaurant located in a mall, it's fairly generic in terms of food and decor. The location: it's situated near one of the Yonge entrances right near the Roots store and Nordstrom. You can find it pretty easily but just keep an eye out for it. The atmosphere: It's a fairly large establishment consisting of two floors. There is a ton of lighting and windows looking out onto the streets so you can watch the city go by while dining. The food: As this chain of restaurants keeps on going about its domination, the food is decent. I can honestly barely remember my dishes since everything was fairly bland and typical of a more touristic kind of eatery. I wouldn't say it was unauthentic in its Italian flavours but simply watered down. The service: fairly average with food coming out within a reasonable time. read more

Christmas shopping in the Eaton Centre last weekend and popped into Trattoria Mercatto for a solo lunch. Great to have a spot in a mall that is neither fast food or big chain dinning. I had not been in for a long time but was pleased that not much had changed. Enjoyed a hearty bowl of pasta and glass of wine. The space is big and they were constantly cleaning - social distancing was easy to maintain. read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Tortiglioni alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered the Chitarra alla Carbonara, and my partner got the pepperoni pizza. The Carbonara was decent; it was somewhat room-temperature and could've used a little more flavor. Although, the presentation of it was appealing. The pepperoni pizza was amazing! If I ever returned, I would get that pizza again. I forget the name of our drinks, but they were decent as well. Our server was friendly. The location was a bit hard for us to find. read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Chitarra alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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You wouldn't normally expect a lot for a restaurant in the Eaton Center. However, it is worth checking out! Convenient locatIon, good and prompt service, good food. I've also been to the Mercatto near union station on Bremner (they have essentially the same menu). Both are good! My friend and I had the polpette (veal and pork meatballs) to share to start. I've had this here before and it was good last time and it was just as great this time around. The tomato sugo tastes authentic and the meat is very tender. I had the Arctic char and my friend had the flat iron steak with frites. Both were very good - our server was pleasant and they were very accommodating about us being on a tight timeline to catch a show across the street at the Mirvish Theatre. I have been here multiple times now and though I didn't expect to give a 5 star to a restaurant in a mall, the foodd and the service was worth it. I think the overall pricing was okay, not too expensive but definitely not cheap either. Our bill was around $80 before tip and we didn't have any drinks! read more

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I went there with my friend and we both ordered pasta. The pasta itself actually tasted fine but the portion sizes are small. On top of that, the meal was expensive. I only ordered the seafood pasta and it cost $35 (including everything). All in all, this place was ok. read more

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Excellent food! My daughter and I were out shopping and we worked so hard that we need assistance. We split a pizza. Margarita and a Caesar salad. Really tasty. Very quick, polite and great service. The place is connected to a Mall, but you wouldn't know it once you go in. We sat in the garden and it was a great ambience. Highly recommended. read more

Honestly, I didn't give this place much attention just because i was busy making conversation with my mom but it wasn't a bad experience nor a good one. I'm starting out with service instead of food this time just because one of the first things I felt coming in was the staff made me feel like they had more important people to attend to that day. It was nothing that they did but it's like they turned their attention away from us as soon as they could, mind you this was a non peak hour. We had little to know interaction with them but I think my server was friendly, she smiled and did her job. Now for food, my mom got the verdure pizza (the one with artichokes and kale, etc) and I got the chitarra alla carbonara pasta (its the one with the egg yolk in the middle). The pizza was delicious, love the flavours and how they work together, I would love to come back for that some other time. The pasta was okay, I think the noodles were a little underdone, and I hate to say this but it gave me some campbell's chicken noodle soup flavour flashbacks or it has some sort of childhood canned noodle flavours going on and thats all I could think about while eating it. I didn't like the pasta too much. Otherwise the location was clean with a modern rustic touch going on. It's like all saints (the clothing store) if it was a restaurant, so its for your expensive hipsters. I tried it because my mom and I wanted something new but honestly left no sort of impression on me it was quite ‍ in summary. read more

Trattoria Mercatto - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a completely horrible restaurant this is on every level. Severely overpriced with the lowest quality food possible. $ 10 for ten olives. The worst steak I've ever had at $34. And terrible service as well, Total joke! read more

Most of my reviews are on the quality, value, and most importantly the taste of the food. I had a hard time rating this place. I love Italian food and everything about it. Conveniently located inside Toronto's famous Eaton Centre, maybe its downfall in the quality. Yes, tourists come and see it and immediately think what a great place. Were seated and takes forever to be waited on. Not overly busy so I'm not sure what the deal was this night (Wednesday). To start, caprese salad - delicious. Warm and cold at the same time and served with ripe tomatoes and slightly warm tomato sauce only to coat the plate. Not what I was used to but delicious. Calamari fritti - not good at all. Tasted as if they were cooked from frozen. Mains - Seafood linguine - hearty morsels of seafood in a tomatoe sauce that had a great little kick. Diavola pizza - spicy sopressata, san marzano tomatoe sauce, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese. Crust was nice and chewy but the pizza was burnt underneath. Getting back to that service, no one came around to ask about our meals. I would have returned the calamari and the pizza but unfortunately couldn't locate our server. No time for dessert as we had to catch a show. So tourists beware. Our receipt said our server was Jennifer but oddly enough, never really knew who our server was. Sorry Mercatto, 2 stars for you this time. Would have loved to give you more and even another try, but there are way better Italian restaurants in this city that I would gladly spend my hard earned money. read more

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