Cafe Mercato

Name: Cafe Mercato
Address: 7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO, United States, 80230
Telephone: (303) 366-1315
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1205)

$31 to $50

Italian

7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Café Mercato, located in Denver, is a modern Italian restaurant, owned and operated by Giancarlo Macchiarella of Locanda del Borgo

Mercato’s light and airy atmosphere and design permeates throughout the modern space. With a large open kitchen and large wine “library”, you will feel right at home sipping on a glass of select wine while watching the chefs create your meal.

The menu at Café Mercato is based on Southern Italian fare with a lighter approach. All of the pastas and sausages are made in-house, as well as gelato and desserts. Enjoy homemade pizza from our over imported from Italy and other selections from our wood-fire grill. Come visit us with your family and friends for our “family-style” specials, happy hour, Bon appétit!

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 366-1315
Website
http://www.cafemercato.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
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Location
7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Neighborhood
Cherry Creek
Cross street
Rampart Way
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,205 people are saying

Cafe Mercato reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Mercato offers a blend of authentic Italian cuisine with standout dishes like "best arancini," "delicious pasta," and "perfectly seasoned chicken marsala." The service is often described as "attentive and friendly," making it a "favorite" for many. Though some recent experiences noted service issues, the restaurant remains a beloved local spot with a "great wine selection."

1,205 Reviews

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Manuel VIP
Denver / Colorado9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always scrumptious and the service is professional and friendly. That's what keeps me coming back!
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Laurie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a beautiful dinner- moist and flaky barramundi in a lemon caper sauce, perfectly roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh steamed broccoli.
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Jan VIP
Denver / Colorado35 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All 4 entrees were excellent. The service was exceptional. Thank you for having one of the quieter restaurants around where 4 people could catch up.
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randi VIP
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The air conditioning was not working when we ate there. They really should have told us that when we entered the restaurant. It was oppressively hot and we couldn’t tolerate it and had to get our food to go. The server never came back to refill ice water, which Was essential because it was so hot there. Overall, it was a terrible experience. We have eaten there many times and have always enjoyed it and had a positive experience. It was not the case this time.
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Betsy VIP
Denver / Colorado37 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best aranchini I have eaten. Delicious pasta. Attentive service. Great place.
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Sharon
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I am a long time customer of Cafe Mercato and have introduced many friends to it. It has been one of my favorite restaurants for many years. I brought some new friends there last night and the experience anything but good. Our waiter was rude from the outset. I have never experienced anything like it at this restaurant. My friend said they would not go back there. Ordinarily the service there is outstanding. I am hoping that this will be rectified
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Rich
Denver / Colorado14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eat there frequently Always a great meat with great service. At a VERY reasonable price.
Cafe MercatoResponded on June 10, 2025
Thank you, Rich for your review! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Cafe Mercato!
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Ann
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four for dinner. We had a lovely evening. 3 had the Branzino special and it was wonderful. I had the Risotto special. Very delicious and flavourful. Carlos took excellent care of our group. Good value.
Cafe MercatoResponded on June 10, 2025
Thank you, Ann for your review. We agree, the branzino is excellent. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Cafe Mercato!
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Susan VIP
Denver / Colorado23 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I was truly disappointed in the service I received. It was fairly evident that the restaurant was understaffed. There appeared to be only 2 servers for a restaurant full of people. We ordered bread and when we mentioned it to our server as he was about to clear our dinner plates, he stated, "oh yes it just came up". We asked for red pepper flakes and never received them and we ran out of water two bites into our meal. The waiter never came back over after serving the main courses (until he cleared the plates). It was not because he was sitting around......he just appeared to be trying to serve way too many tables. And.....the food took a LONG time to arrive at our table. I brought family from out of town who had previously eaten at the restaurant a few years ago and loved it. Obviously, this was not our experience this time. Thank you for listening. If you don't have enough help, limit the reservations so you can present with quality!
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Mark VIP
Denver / Colorado9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was not up to their usual standards but everything else was fabulous. We will be back--everyone can have an off day.
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FAQs

Cafe Mercato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 366-1315.

Cafe Mercato is rated 4.4 stars by 1205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Additional information

Cross street
Rampart Way
Neighborhood
Cherry Creek
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafemercato.com/
Phone number
(303) 366-1315
Catering
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Cafe Mercato

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