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Mercatto - College St., Toronto, ON

Mercatto - College St.

4.7 (400)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
Mercatto on College St. in Toronto, Ontario is a high-end, fast-casual restaurant that offers a number of Italian dishes. The menu includes pizzas, which are what Mercatto is most known for. There are eight to choose from, with options like Spicy Diavola, Pepperoni and Napoli (made with white anchovies).

On the menu you’ll find everything from meat and cheese plates to appetizers, pizza, pasta dishes, and more. Share a salumi & formaggi board with a group of friends and family. Enjoy classic appetizers like Calamari Fritti, Arancini and Burrata. Choose your favorite pasta dish, including Ricotta Gnocchi, Tagliatelli alla Bolognese and Linguini di Mare or indulge in a fish, chicken or beef entrée such as Polla alla Diavola, Arctic Char and Prime Striploin.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 595-5625
  • Website
    http://www.mercatto.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Doug Neigel
  • Catering
    Contact bailey@alterego-group.ca for off-site catering and menus and event bookings.
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-Private Harvest Table, Full & Partial Buyouts
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    College and Bay
  • Parking details
    Public Parking located in the underground of the MaRS building
  • Public transit
    Elizabeth Street, Bay Street, Queens Park Station, College Street
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Mercatto - College St.'s menu was last updated on 2/10/2025.

Uncategorised

  • Warm Mercatto BreadCA$9.00

    Olive Oil & Sea Salt

    • Basil Pesto & Grana PadanoCA$12.00

      • Castelvetrano OlivesCA$10.00

        Pistachio, Lemon, Bay Leaf

        • Tomato CrostiniCA$14.00

          Ricotta, Agrodolce

          • Patate FritteCA$10.00

            Lemon Crema, Chives

            • AranciniCA$17.00

              Saffron Risotto & Mozzarella, Tomato Filetto

              • BurrataCA$19.00

                Green Beans, Tomato Pesto, Grissini

                • PolpetteCA$19.00

                  Veal, Prosciutto & Ricotta Meatballs, Tomato Passata

                  • Calamari FrittiCA$19.00

                    Shishito Pepper, Fennel Crema

                    • Chilled Tiger ShrimpCA$24.00

                      6pc, Cocktail & Hot Sauces

                      • Salumi e FormaggiCA$28.00

                        Prosciutto DOP, Finocchiona, Grana Padano, Fior di Latte, Grissini

                        ANTIPASTI

                        • Insalata VerdeCA$16.00

                          Brown Butter Sunflower Seeds, Sherry Thyme Vinaigrette

                          • Baby Gem CaesarCA$17.00

                            Double-Smoked Bacon, Grana Padano, Croutons

                            • Beets & RicottaCA$16.00

                              Green Kale, Garlic Pangrattato

                              • Yellowfin Tuna TartareCA$22.00

                                Artichoke, Egg Yolk Vinaigrette, Mustard Seed

                                PIZZA

                                • MarinaraCA$17.00

                                  Tomato, Garlic, Oregano Oil

                                  • MargheritaCA$20.00

                                    Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil

                                    • MushroomCA$25.00

                                      Cremini, Besciamella, Grana Padano, Fontina, Thyme

                                      • NapoliCA$21.00

                                        Anchovy, Peperoncini, Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil

                                        • Prosciutto D.O.P.CA$26.00

                                          Arugula, Tomato, Grana Padano, Fior Di Latte

                                          • PepperoniCA$24.00

                                            Ezzo Pepperoni, Cracked Coriander & Fennel Seed, Tomato, Mozzarella

                                            • DiavolaCA$24.00

                                              Spicy Soppressata, Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil

                                              • Mercatto Gluten-free CrustCA$5.00

                                                Baked In Individual Pans

                                                PASTA

                                                • Ricotta GnocchiCA$26.00

                                                  Tomato, Whipped Ricotta, Grana Padano

                                                  • Pasta alla NormaCA$22.00

                                                    Mezze Rigatoni, Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, Ricotta Salata, Basil

                                                    • Linguine di MareCA$30.00

                                                      White Shrimp, Hokkaido Scallops, Littleneck Clams, Tomato Brodo

                                                      • Chitarra alla CarbonaraCA$25.00

                                                        Guanciale, Conestoga Farms Egg, Black Pepper, Grana Padano, Pecorino

                                                        • Orecchiette PuglieseCA$23.00

                                                          Fennel Sausage, Rapini & Pine Nut Pesto, Peperoncini, Pangrattato

                                                          • Tagliatelle alla BologneseCA$23.00

                                                            Beef & Pork Ragù, Grana Padano, Basil

                                                            • Pan-seared LasagnaCA$26.00

                                                              Ricotta, Mozzarella, Besciamella, Ragù Bolognese

                                                              PIATTI

                                                              • Shrimp SaladCA$29.00

                                                                Farro, Apple, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Charred Red Pepper, Crema Verde

                                                                • Arctic CharCA$32.00

                                                                  Green Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, Castelvetrano Olives & Almonds

                                                                  • Pollo alla DiavolaCA$28.00

                                                                    Spicy Chicken, Creamy Fregola, Pancetta, Kale

                                                                    • 7oz Flat Iron SteakCA$34.00

                                                                      Fingerlings, Rapini, Red Onion, Salsa Rosada

                                                                      • 12oz Prime New York StriploinCA$58.00

                                                                        Truffle Jus, Patate Fritte, Lemon Crema

                                                                        Last updated: February 10, 2025

                                                                        What 400 people are saying

                                                                        Mercatto - College St. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                        4.7
                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.7Food
                                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                                        • 4.5Ambience
                                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                        Loved For

                                                                        • Old Toronto

                                                                          Good for business meals

                                                                        • Old Toronto

                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                        • Old Toronto

                                                                          Italian

                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        Mercatto - College St. offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious authentic Italian food" and "great service." The artistic and bustling vibe enhances the well-cooked, beautifully presented dishes. While some reviews mention a noisy atmosphere or inconsistent food quality, the attentive staff and vibrant ambiance make it a memorable choice.

                                                                        400 Reviews

                                                                        1. Emily

                                                                          Toronto5 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The food is beautifully presented, very well cooked, and both healthy and upscale/gourmet. The service is attentive but not intrusive. The vibe is artistic and bustling. Highly recommended.

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                                                                        2. Joe

                                                                          Toronto2 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on April 10, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          We were served by Petra who was very efficient. She made the evening fun. Food was delicious. We are still talking about our dinner there.

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                                                                        3. KatyAnn VIP

                                                                          Toronto30 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on April 9, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Excellent lunch, great food, quick service. Great location.

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                                                                        4. Bruce

                                                                          Toronto2 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          Dined on April 8, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          Really good lunch. Super noisy though. Great service.

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                                                                        5. John VIP

                                                                          Edinburgh42 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on April 2, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Nice restaurant. Service fast efficient and very organized. Had a great lunch.

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                                                                        6. Nina

                                                                          Vancouver6 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on April 1, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Always an excellent evening for me and my friends. We absolutely love this place because of the great service and delicious, fresh food. The best thing is that they never bother you.!

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                                                                        7. Randy

                                                                          Ottawa11 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Top shelf find. Great food, fast, friendly service. Neat menu. Nice space with easy conversion to event space. Will definitely remember upon next visit to T-Dot.

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                                                                        8. Vikas

                                                                          Toronto5 reviews

                                                                          2.0

                                                                          Dined on March 14, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                          2. Food 1
                                                                          3. Service 1
                                                                          4. Ambience 2
                                                                          Horrible food and bad service. I will never go back. I do not recommend it.. i had to return .y main meal because they added three times to much salt. We would have to flag down the sever each time. Other than the pizza we had 4 other dishes and they seems like it was packaged food reheated.

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                                                                        9. Katharine

                                                                          Toronto5 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          Dined on February 27, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          Food was excellent and prices were fair. I sat by the window and the chair was a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, nice atmosphere and moderate noise level. Service was fast despite after-work rush.

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                                                                        10. Susan VIP

                                                                          Toronto5 reviews

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          Dined on February 25, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          We felt rushed My pasta was nice but the sauce was watery.

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                                                                        FAQs

                                                                        Mercatto - College St. offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Mercatto - College St. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 595-5625.

                                                                        Mercatto - College St. is rated 4.7 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                        2. Canada
                                                                        3. Toronto / Ontario
                                                                        4. Old Toronto
                                                                        5. Financial District

                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        9:00 PM
                                                                        Booked 47 times today
                                                                        Google Map for Mercatto - College St.

                                                                        101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                          College and Bay
                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                          Financial District
                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                          Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
                                                                        • Price
                                                                          CAN$30 and under
                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                          Italian, Vegetarian, Contemporary Italian
                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                          Smart Casual
                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                          Public Parking located in the underground of the MaRS building
                                                                        • Public transit
                                                                          Elizabeth Street, Bay Street, Queens Park Station, College Street
                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                          AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                          Doug Neigel
                                                                        • Additional
                                                                          Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                        • Delivery & takeout
                                                                          Order direct
                                                                        • Website
                                                                          http://www.mercatto.ca/
                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                          (416) 595-5625
                                                                        • Catering
                                                                          Contact bailey@alterego-group.ca for off-site catering and menus and event bookings.
                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                          Semi-Private Harvest Table, Full & Partial Buyouts
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