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Cafe Mercato, Denver, CO

Cafe Mercato

4.4
4.4
1172 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Contact us for more information for parties and more!!
  • Location
    7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Mercato in Denver consistently delights with "excellent food and service." Known for its diverse menu and "best chicken Marsala in Denver," it offers a family-friendly atmosphere with attentive staff. Guests rave about the "wonderful" gelato and gluten-free options. Though some mention price increases, it remains a local favorite.

1,172 Reviews

  1. Karen

    VIP

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had not been to Cafe Mercato recently and we were very happy with our meal. We had a range of entrees and we enjoyed all of them. It was also a fairly quiet setting which is sometimes difficult to find. Friendly staff and terrific meal - I recommend it!

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  2. Gene

    Las Vegas

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and a nice selection of wines by the glass. Our waitress was very helpful. We had a lovely evening. Try the chicken parm - excellent!
    Cafe MercatoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Gene, for your review! We are happy you had a great evening with is. Come back again soon to try some more dishes and wines!

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  3. Shawna

    VIP

    Miami

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very underwhelming - I ordered the spinach braised rib ravioli and I did not enjoy it at all.

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    Denver

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cat was amazing and the food was delicious - a wonderful evening!
    Cafe MercatoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Mark, for your review. We are happy that you had a great experience dining. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.

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  5. Thomas

    VIP

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, nice environment, never hurried by staff.
    Cafe MercatoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Thomas, for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your dining experience. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.

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  6. Paul

    VIP

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Need another waiter. Place was crowded but took an hour to get any food. Meal was great and gelato was 5 star
    Cafe MercatoResponded 2 days ago
    Paul, thank you for your review. Christmas Eve was a busy night. We are glad you enjoyed your meal and gelato. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.

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  7. Jeff

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food as always! Wonderful staff - perfect way to start the Holiday.

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  8. Gary

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was average, at best. The Crispy Brussels sprouts were burned, smelled burned, and looked burned. Way overdone. The bread was just plain dull. Hard to believe restaurants can’t find a way to just deliver a nice loaf of soft, warm bread. The Caesar Salad was so utterly and completely uninspired. The lettuce most certainly felt like it was poured out of a bag. The dressing tasted like a mouthful of lemon with each bite. The Lasagna was dry. Overall, an expensive and disappointing first visit.

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  9. Thomas

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff and food; always a good experience there. Elevated Italian but the dishes also have an old school element.

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  10. Mariette

    VIP

    Denver

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure to be at Mercato. Good food. Great service.
    Cafe MercatoResponded on December 10, 2024
    Thank you, Marietta for your review. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Café Mercato!

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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 1172 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Mercato

7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rampart Way
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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