Mercato

Name: Mercato
Address: 1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19107
Telephone: (215) 985-2962
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2009)

$30 and under

Italian

1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Mercato BYOB is a festive and modern Italian eatery that lets you bring your own drinks. A simple and to the point menu focuses on quality over quantity and features items like ricotta raviolo and a spicy crab bucatini with squid ink pasta.

The artisan cheeses and house-cured meats at Mercato BYOB are perfect for sharing and are paired with sauces and condiments like agrodolce and pickled white grapes. A whole grilled artichoke appetizer will undoubtedly turn you into the vegetable's biggest fan. Heavier dishes, like the Grilled Hanger Steak with yukon gold potato wedge, are equally impressive. Mercato BYOB opens at 4 p.m. The restaurant has a four course tasting menu that is ideal for groups. Conveniently located to all the theatres, shopping and convention center. Outdoor seating available when weather permits.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 985-2962
Website
http://mercatobyob.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are certain that as a team, we will leave a lasting impression with you and your special guests and will strive to meet your every need. At Mercato we offer a wide variety of menu items to satisfy every palate in addition to prices to fit any budget. All of our events are handled on a personal case by case basis, with the intent to reach your highest expectations. Email events@anni-restaurants.com
Private party facilities
BRING A TASTE OF ITALY TO YOUR PRIVATE EVENT!

Location
1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood
Center City
Parking details
There is meter parking throughout the area as well as a public lot on Spruce between 13th and Broad
Additional
BYO Wine, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

Watermelon Panzanella$14.00
English cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onion, herbed croutons, goat cheese, watermelon basil vinaigrette
Stuffed Artichoke$13.00
parmesan bread crumb, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, citrus aioli
Whipped Herb Ricotta & Balsamic Strawberry Toast$13.00
shaved fennel, frisée, toasted pine nuts, honey chili oil, sourdough
Baby Gem Caesar$12.00
sourdough croutons, white anchovy, shaved pecorino, house made dressing
Fontina Stuffed Meatballs$13.00
grilled sourdough
Steamed Mussels$18.00
pancetta, leeks, confit tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine brodo, grilled sourdough
Stuffed Long Hots$13.50
sweet italian sausage, béchamel, mozzarella, marinara

Secondi

Chicken Romano$24.00
sautéed spinach, artichokes, roasted pepper, lemon white wine
Crab Fra Diavlo$28.00
squid ink garganelli, jumbo lump crab, cherry tomato, calabrian chili
Pan Seared Gnocchi$26.00
roasted zucchini, cherry tomatoes, burrata, pesto cream
Braised Short Ribs$33.00
roasted carrot purée, baby spinach, cipollini onions, red wine reduction
Veal Milanese$28.00
arugula, shaved fennel, jersey peach, ricotta salata, balsamic reduction
Market Fish
paired with seasonal side, chef's daily selection
- MP
Pyramid Pasta$28.00
lobster, shrimp, ricotta, asparagus, tomatoes, lobster cream sauce
Rigatoni and Broccoli Rabe$25.00
sweet Italian sausage, roasted garlic, Calabrian chili, olive oil, shaved pecorino
Risotto Carbonara$25.00
pancetta, charred corn, pecorino romano, cured egg yolk

Sides

Parmesan Garlic Bread$7.00
rustic sourdough
Roasted peppers and Zucchini$10.00
Spinach and Beans$10.00
Calabrian chili, confit garlic
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$11.00
Calabrian chili, roasted garlic, olive oil
Grilled Asparagus$12.00
pecorino, cured egg yolk

Desserts

Classic Tiramisu$10.00
chocolate covered espresso beans
Specialty Cannoli$9.00
chef's daily selection
Seasonal Sorbet$7.00

What 2,009 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Mercato offers a "charming ambiance" and "cozy, intimate vibe" in the heart of the city. With "delicious food" and "attentive service," it's a perfect BYOB spot for a memorable dining experience. Standout dishes include "braised short rib ravioli" and the "meatballs." Ideal for "date nights" and special occasions.

2,009 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Philadelphia County56 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a pleasant time with terrific service. Thought the food was slightly above average. Would suggest to try for yourselves as many people seemed to be repeat diners. Liked it was byo. Would help our scale of trying again.
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Darnelle
Philadelphia County2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu has great options while being simple. We had the short rib and the lobster ravioli. It rained heavily while we're there but it was nice to watch from the window. Mercato is a great date night spot.
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David VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going to Mercato for years and last night's dinner was better than ever! Keep it up
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Michele
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was attentive and very personal.
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Kinka
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our dinner date at Mercato! The ambiance was warm and inviting, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the food was both delicious and of excellent quality. The highlight of our meal was definitely the meatballs – they were the best we’ve ever had!
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Nancy
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great ambiance and impeccable service made our dining experience memorable. We all had the fish special and the different flavors blended beautifully together. Since the restaurant is BYOB, we were able to pair it with our favorite wine!
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Kelly
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and great service. We were running late and our server still managed to get us out in time for our show without feeling rushed. The short rib ravioli were delicious. If you think cannolis are awesome plain, add caramel and toasted almonds for a real treat!
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Lynne
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great experience. Server was very personable and food was excellent.
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Jason VIP
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitstaff and overall restaurant vibes were extremely good but the food after thinking about it was slightly left to be desired. They had a seasonal flatbread special, and while the flavors combination was good, it was messy to eat and I feel like the flatbread should have been heated/toasted because it was slightly hard to chew being room temp (it looks like it was toasted though which is strange?), it was basically naan bread. The focaccia was nice, though the butter even though have some red pieces and being a diff color tasted like regular butter which is all g but was expecting it to be slightly more flavorful given the color. The actual entrees were really good though, got the crab pasta and rigatoni
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Tony VIP
Philadelphia County136 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Good food, good service. But not intimate, no owner present or owner feeling. No food that would call me back again.
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FAQs

Mercato does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Mercato is rated 4.7 stars by 2009 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 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is meter parking throughout the area as well as a public lot on Spruce between 13th and Broad
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Wine, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://mercatobyob.com/
Phone number
(215) 985-2962
Catering
We are certain that as a team, we will leave a lasting impression with you and your special guests and will strive to meet your every need. At Mercato we offer a wide variety of menu items to satisfy every palate in addition to prices to fit any budget. All of our events are handled on a personal case by case basis, with the intent to reach your highest expectations. Email events@anni-restaurants.com
Private party facilities
BRING A TASTE OF ITALY TO YOUR PRIVATE EVENT!

Mercato

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Chicken Romano

Classic Tiramisu

Risotto Carbonara

Primi

Watermelon Panzanella$14.00

Stuffed Artichoke$13.00

Whipped Herb Ricotta & Balsamic Strawberry Toast$13.00

Baby Gem Caesar$12.00

Fontina Stuffed Meatballs$13.00

Steamed Mussels$18.00

Stuffed Long Hots$13.50

Secondi

Chicken Romano$24.00

Crab Fra Diavlo$28.00

Pan Seared Gnocchi$26.00

Braised Short Ribs$33.00

Veal Milanese$28.00

Market Fish

Pyramid Pasta$28.00

Rigatoni and Broccoli Rabe$25.00

Risotto Carbonara$25.00

Sides

Parmesan Garlic Bread$7.00

Roasted peppers and Zucchini$10.00

Spinach and Beans$10.00

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$11.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Desserts

Classic Tiramisu$10.00

Specialty Cannoli$9.00

Seasonal Sorbet$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Mercato currently accepting reservations?

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