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Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton, Shelton, CT

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

4.5
4.5
115 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 71 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
At Mercato, a new-school Italian restaurant, we embrace our motto: Mangia, Bevi, Ridi—Eat, Drink, Laugh. Enjoy delicious pasta, pizzas, salads, and authentic Italian dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Join us in our warm, inviting atmosphere for a casual dinner or a special night out. At Mercato, eating, drinking, and laughing are at the heart of everything we do.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 pm–12:30 am Sun 9:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 587-4072
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Delongis
  • Private party facilities
    Mercato proudly offers a wide range of exclusive private dining experiences within our beautifully designed restaurants. Whatever special occasion you are planning, our elegant spaces provide the perfect backdrop. We are dedicated to making every event memorable and perfectly suited to your specific needs.
  • Neighbourhood
    Shelton
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Hot spot

  • Connecticut

    Most Booked

  • Fairfield

    Hot spot

  • Fairfield

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar in Shelton offers an inviting ambiance with "amazing food and service." Guests praise the "excellent atmosphere" and delicious dishes, though some note it can be "very noisy." Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant remains a "great place to meet friends" with its standout menu and attentive staff.

115 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Service was exceptional!! The meal was delicious and very tasty. We order the 100 Layered Lasagna and the gnocchi with short rib. For dessert the Cannoli and the Pistachio cake. The ambience was very inviting!!

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  2. tracilee

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy atmosphere, thoughtful service, well varied menu, something for everyone. Good sized portions and delicious! Quick attentive service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to be seen. Although the food was sub pair. Skip the calamari. Chicken parm was weak for Italian. Plenty of room for improvement!

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  4. Kevin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was service was outstanding. The only issue I have is the music was I little to loud. I wish they would keep the volume down more often. Thank you!

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  5. Jacki

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Loved our server Sara who really made our afternoon! Food was delicious…great menu! Beautiful restaurant- can’t wait to return….

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was top-notch. Overall a great evening!

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  7. Raymond

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience. Had reservations. Waited about 5 or 10 minutes for table, which was fine. Drinks and food were spectacular. Lasagna and pork chop on menu were great. They did want to move the table again and politely asked us to open it up for the next guest. I’m ok with that, given that it’s a busy/popular restaurant right now. Didn’t feel rushed.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food, service, and ambiance of this restaurant. I was disappointed that I could not order happy hour items outside the bar area. Nearby restaurants offer happy hour menus no matter where you sit.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was not very adherent to our order. Somehow all 4 salads were mixed between the green base and the protein. Long time to wait for apps and then dinner was quickly to be served right behind.

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  10. cindy

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious! There were 4 of us and everyone enjoyed their meal. Had the Salmon, the Short Ribs, the Gnocci and Pappardelle. One of the favorites was the Brussels and Burrata appetizer. So good. The only complaint we had was the music was so loud that it was difficult to hear each other. Very hard to have a conversation.

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FAQs

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 587-4072.

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton is rated 4.5 stars by 115 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 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

785 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Shelton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 pm–12:30 am Sun 9:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Delongis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 587-4072
  • Private party facilities
    Mercato proudly offers a wide range of exclusive private dining experiences within our beautifully designed restaurants. Whatever special occasion you are planning, our elegant spaces provide the perfect backdrop. We are dedicated to making every event memorable and perfectly suited to your specific needs.
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