Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury

Name: Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury
Address: 690 Main St S., Southbury, CT, United States, 06488
Telephone: (203) 405-6698
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

252 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

690 Main St S., Southbury, CT 06488

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2 people

May 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar, located at 690 Main Street South is open daily at 11:30 a.m.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and features a wide array of pasta, pizzas, salads, and specialty meals.

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar is the latest concept and restaurant for Market Hospitality Group (MHG). The interior of the restaurant is comprised of iron and custom glass, reclaimed barn wood and inviting booths to complete the industrial yet rustic feel. Enjoy fresh made individual pizzas cooked in our beautiful twin wood-burning ovens!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(203) 405-6698
Website
https://markethospitalitygroup.com/southbury/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matt DeLongis

Location
690 Main St S., Southbury, CT 06488
Neighborhood
Southbury
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Your Sunday plans should equal brunch with us! We offer an a la cart brunch menu every Sunday from 11:30-3pm, mimosa flights & half price bottles of wine $99 and under! What are you waiting for, book your table now!
Celebrate Your MOM!
May 11, 2025 only
This Mother’s Day, treat the amazing women in your life to a meal they’ll never forget. Join us for a special dining experience filled with love, laughter, and delicious meals. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got something to make every mom feel extra special.

Popular dishes

Tomato & Mozzarella$18.00
stracciatella, bufala mozzarella, balsamic, basil, frico
Charred Octopus$19.00
romesco, crispy fingerling potatoes, lemon
Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops$19.00
mint pesto, aged balsamic
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Brussels & Burrata$18.00
Prosciutto Di Parma, Fig Balsamic Aioli, Pistachios
Ricotta Toast$16.00
fresh ct whipped ricotta, sea salt, fig jam, vino cotto
Mussels Pot$19.00
fennel & roasted garlic cream, charred ciabatta
Fried Mozzarella$15.00
parmesan, marinara
Zia's Meatballs$16.00
polenta, marinara, ricotta, pesto
Wood Fired Chicken Wings$16.00
garlic parimigiana, calabrian hot sauce, or bbq
Crispy Eggplant Napoleon$15.00
marinara, stracciatella cheese
Wood Fired Filet Tips$19.50
roasted garlic crema, arugula, crispy onions
Fried Calamari$17.00
cherry peppers, marinara, spicy aioli
"Carl Anthony's" Balsamic Calamari$19.00
sweet & spicy balsamic, citrus

Salumi & Formaggio

Salumi & Formaggia 3x$19.00
Salumi & Formaggia 5x$29.00

Salads

Charred Caesar Salad$16.00
chopped romaine, garlic croutons, parmigiano, aged balsamic, caesar dressing
Little Gem Salad$17.00
local lettuce, avocado, bacon, roasted tomatoes, crispy onions, gorgonzola dressing
Field Greens$16.00
cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, grana padano, croutons, creamy roasted garlic dressing
Inverno$16.00
local greens, roasted butternut squash, pear, candied walnuts, pickled red onion, gorgonzola dolce, white balsamic vinaigrette
Wood Roasted Beet Salad$16.00
arugula, farro, goat cheese, heirloom tomato, red onion, toasted hazelnuts, champagne - honey vinaigrette
Side Field Greens$7.00
Side Caesar$7.00
Side Inverno Salad$8.00

Carne e Pesce

Braised Short Rib$36.00
whipped polenta, "seacoast" mushrooms, barolo braising-jus, gremolata
Branzino$42.00
pan roasted seabass, heirloom tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, roasted peppers, garlic, bistro greens, saba
Chicken Parmigiana$26.00
Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella
Chicken Scarpariello$28.00
free bird farm chicken, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, italian sausage, sweet & hot peppers, onions, pan-jus
Prime NY Strip*$39.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, charred broccoli rabe, salsa verde
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Veal Piccata$36.00
Sauteed Spinach, Roasted Winter Squash, Lemon White Wine, Capers
Wood Fired Salmon$34.00
roasted tomato fregola, zucchini, artichokes, scampi burro fuso
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

Pizza

Abruzzi Pizza$19.50
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Fresh Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Crushed Red Pepper
Burrata Pizza$19.00
san marzano, nduja, roasted pepper, red onion, roasted garlic
Classic Pizza$18.00
San Marzano, Oregano, Shredded Mozzarella
Fig & Prosciutto$22.00
prosciutto di parma, fig jam, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, arugula, gorgonzola, balsamic
Marco Pollo$19.00
chicken sausage, roasted garlic, fontina, bufala mozzarella, pickled red onions, basil
Margherita$18.00
San Marzano, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO
Sweet & Spicy$19.00
San Marzano, Shredded Mozzarella, Spicy Pepperoni, Mike's Hot Honey
Three Little Pigs$19.50
San Marzano, Sweet Sausage, Pancetta, Smoked Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano
Veggie Pizza$21.00
provolone, roasted red peppers, red onions, eggplant, spinach, basil, roasted garlic
Melanzana$22.00
San Marzano, Crispy Eggplant, Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Parmigiano

Pasta

fresh ricotta, parmigiano

Cacio e Pepe$24.00
hand made bucatini, black pepper, pecorino
Fettuccine Carbonara$26.00
Garganelli$28.00
rock shrimp, nduja, panna, focaccia crumbs
Ricotta Gnocchi$27.00
Slow braised short rib ragu, stracciatella cheese
Linguine & Clams$26.00
cockles, roasted heirloom tomatoes, garlic, shallots, chili flake, focaccia crumbs
Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00
fresh ricotta, parmigiano
Rigatoni Alla Vodka$25.00
Pancetta, Tomato-Vodka Cream Sauce
Strigoli Rustica$30.00

Sides

Gluten Free Bun$4.00
Side Broccoli Rabe$10.00
Side Brussel Sprouts$11.00
Side Hand Cut Fries$8.00
Side Hand Cut Potatoes$8.00
Side Meatball$5.00
Side Spinach$8.00
Side Polenta$10.00

Desserts

Cannoli$8.00
Chocolate chip & ricotta filling
Lemon-Blueberry Ricotta Cake$13.00
lemon curd, blueberry compote
Marscapone Cheesecake$14.00
maple sugar brûlée, whipped cream, graham cracker crumble
Nutella Crunch Bar$14.00
rich chocolate cake, nutella ganache, hazelnut crunch, vanilla gelato
Peanut Butter Brownie$13.00
Flourless chocolate brownie, peanut butter ganache, vanilla bean gelato
Pistachio Cake$14.00
italian buttercream, pistachio gelato, amaretto cherries
Tiramisu$13.00
espresso & kahlua soaked vanilla lady fingers layered with whipped mascarpone cream & cocoa
Torta Cioccolato$14.00
rich chocolate cake, salted caramel, vanilla gelato
Panetone Bread Pudding$13.00
valrhona chocolate, crème anglaise, hazelnut crunch gelato

Kids Menu

Kids Burger$11.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Brussel Sprouts$4.00
- Hand Cut Potatoes$1.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Kids Cheese Pizza$9.00
Kids Grilled Chicken$11.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Brussel Sprouts$4.00
- Hand Cut Potatoes$1.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
Kids Mozzarella Sticks$10.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Brussel Sprouts$4.00
- Hand Cut Potatoes$1.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
Kids Pasta$11.00
- Alfredo$0.00
- Bolo$3.00
- Butter$0.00
- FRADIAVOLO$0.00
- Mac & Cheese$0.00
- Olive Oil & Garlic$0.00
- Red Sauce$0.00
- Vodka$3.00
- Plain$0.00
- Vodka$0.00
- Bolognese$0.00
- Rigatoni$0.00
- Linguini$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Gnoochi$3.00
- Gluten Free Pasta$3.00
- Strigoli$3.00
- GARGANELLI$3.00
- PAPPARDELLE$3.00
- FETTUCINE$3.00
Kids Steak$16.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Brussel Sprouts$4.00
- Hand Cut Potatoes$1.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Chicken Tenders$11.00
- Truffle Fries$2.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Hand Cut Potatoes$2.00
- Brussel Sprouts$2.00
- House Salad$2.00
- Caesar Salad$2.00
- Broccoli Rabee$2.00

What 252 people are saying

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar in Southbury offers "excellent food" with beautifully presented dishes and a wide menu variety. Guests praise the "great service," with attentive and friendly staff. The atmosphere is lovely, making it a perfect spot for both casual dining and special occasions. "Highly recommend" for a delightful experience.

252 Reviews

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Arthur
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall very very good. Service was great. Noise level on a Wednesday night was very good. No trouble conversing. Entres were pipeing hot but the eggplant app could have been hotter.
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Kevin
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Warmly greeted upon entry. Set us at type of seating I requested. Delivered food on a timely basis, it was warm and fresh. Right amount of customer care not over the top.
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Brian
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Despite a reservation, we had to wait thirty minutes to be seated. The manager stopped by once to tell us five or ten minutes but NEVER stopped at our table. It was two of our birthdays which I mentioned on the reservation and told our waitress but we did not even get a 'happy birthday'. Our bread for the table came after about ten minutes and our waters were never refilled until after the meal. The Rigatoni Bolognese had very little bolognese on it and the Caesar Salad which inexplicably has balsamic dressing on it was not good and should be avoided. The manager never came over. Epic fail and a terrible experience for our birthdays.
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Bob VIP
New York City66 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined outdoors in perfect weather. Our waitress was above and beyond ! The 4 of us particularly enjoyed the bread and dipping olive oil combination, the charred peach salad was excellent! 3 of us added chicken to the salad: wasn’t needed. It was perfect on its own and lots of left overs. Our 4th diner had arugula salad with salmon added-we were jealous. The salmon was cooked perfectly! Highly recommend for a leisurely weekday lunch on the patio with friends and family.
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Kathleen VIP
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was beautifully presented, on time, and was delicious. Our server, Phoebe, was so friendly and efficient, very conscientious. Overall, an excellent dining experience.
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Trina
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food! Good service and a wide variety of choices on the menu. Love the cocktail and cocktail options too!
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Whitney
Exclusive1 review
1.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
From top to bottom we were disappointed. I work near the Shelton location and people rave so when my husband and I had an opportunity for a rare date night we opted for the southbury restaurant (near our home). We arrived and were met by what I assume was a hostess in her first day, she dropped the specials and ignored it, and brought us to a tight table for 2 even though I requested a better space (and they had them free) in my rese. Our server I also think must have been new. She couldn’t answer our questions about the menu and a knife in my husbands foot (thank goodness for boots) . The food was fine but wholly overcooked. The tomato and burrata stole the show… minus some blistered tomatoes you don’t cook that though, sooo it tracks. Cocktail was fine but nothing to write home about. Overall - and overpriced meal.
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LaRue
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks, excellent service, very nice atmosphere. Pizzas are excellent!
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Sheila
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waitstaff. Delicious foods! We ordered dinner and dessert, everything was amazing! Try the fresh bread and olive oil dip.
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Grace
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent. The noise level was high which is expected during a busy Friday night BUT I dont understand why they have to crank the music higher than the noise of customers and screaming children! Otherwise it was overall a good experience! The ricotta cake special was delicious!
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FAQs

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 405-6698.

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury is rated 4.4 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury

690 Main St S., Southbury, CT 06488

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Southbury
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt DeLongis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://markethospitalitygroup.com/southbury/
Phone number
(203) 405-6698

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Sunday Brunch

Celebrate Your MOM!

Fried Calamari

Chicken Panini

Chicken Parmigiana

Small Plates

Truffle Parm Fries$13.00

Wood Fired Olives$12.00

Pancetta$16.00

"Seacoast" Mushroom Crostini$16.00

Appetizers

Tomato & Mozzarella$18.00

Charred Octopus$19.00

Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops$19.00

Brussels & Burrata$18.00

Ricotta Toast$16.00

Mussels Pot$19.00

Fried Mozzarella$15.00

Zia's Meatballs$16.00

Wood Fired Chicken Wings$16.00

Crispy Eggplant Napoleon$15.00

Wood Fired Filet Tips$19.50

Fried Calamari$17.00

"Carl Anthony's" Balsamic Calamari$19.00

Salumi & Formaggio

Salumi & Formaggia 3x$19.00

Salumi & Formaggia 5x$29.00

Salads

Charred Caesar Salad$16.00

Little Gem Salad$17.00

Field Greens$16.00

Inverno$16.00

Wood Roasted Beet Salad$16.00

Side Field Greens$7.00

Side Caesar$7.00

Side Inverno Salad$8.00

Carne e Pesce

Braised Short Rib$36.00

Branzino$42.00

Chicken Parmigiana$26.00

Chicken Scarpariello$28.00

Prime NY Strip*$39.00

Veal Piccata$36.00

Wood Fired Salmon$34.00

Pizza

Abruzzi Pizza$19.50

Burrata Pizza$19.00

Classic Pizza$18.00

Fig & Prosciutto$22.00

Marco Pollo$19.00

Margherita$18.00

Sweet & Spicy$19.00

Three Little Pigs$19.50

Veggie Pizza$21.00

Melanzana$22.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Fettuccine Carbonara$26.00

Garganelli$28.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$27.00

Linguine & Clams$26.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$25.00

Strigoli Rustica$30.00

Sides

Gluten Free Bun$4.00

Side Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Side Brussel Sprouts$11.00

Side Hand Cut Fries$8.00

Side Hand Cut Potatoes$8.00

Side Meatball$5.00

Side Spinach$8.00

Side Polenta$10.00

Desserts

Cannoli$8.00