I've eaten at Mercato several times and have had a good experience--interesting, well prepared food served in a comfortable dining room with attentive service. On first look our most recent meal seemed to follow the pattern, but it didn't. The $12.00 shaved artichoke salad was small and rather bland (a theme for the evening); however, the grilled octopus salad was... More

which isn't saying a great deal. It's the best in the whole area, in part because of the simplicity and warmth of setting as well as the reliably fine food and, yes, the service which i have always found to be friendly. I just read the reviews here giving but one star to this restaurant. I do that sometimes for... More

I first met Anthony Buitoni, the chef/owner of Mercato, when he cavme into a local bookstore I managed. He and his wife opened the restaurant about ten years ago. If the name seems familiar, you're right. John's family, from Italy, is the purveyor of Buitoni pastas. The restaurant was the young couples' dream, and it just gets better and better.... More

I have eaten at Mercato several times and I am always impressed with the innovative menu, the quality of the food, and the quiet, yet attentive service. On a recent Saturday night, we called late in the day and were able to make a reservation for 5:45. I had the kale salad and a very interesting pasta dish--a combination of... More

My wife and I went here because of a lot of good reviews on tripadvisor.We had a 6:00 reservation on a Friday night,when we arrived it was fairly quiet.We started with two glasses of Pinot Grigio which was great. The waitress was very helpful with our questions and just very pleasant to deal with.I had an appetizer wich was one... More

I had dined here a couple times with my girl friend and had very good experiences. The food was excellent and the service fine. Recently, I was travelling solo and decided I would stop to eat at the bar. As I was taking a seat at one of the two empty bar stools, the bartender informed me that the two... More

This is the place everyone leaving the city dreams about: country setting with an urban sensibility. Chef/owner Francesco Buitoni is secure in his culinary heritage and can work with really good ingredients: what you get is superb quality in delicious dishes. And if you look closely you'll find some treasures in the wine list. Did I mention the Tiramisu? Oh... More

If you are anywhere in the vicinity, a visit to Mercato is in order. The food is excellent. No dish will disappoint. Appetizers, entrees, dessert, and wine--no complaints! All fresh and fab.

Also ambiance. And we just got back from Rome. Mercato is simply one of the most special restaurants anywhere.