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Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton, Shelton, CT

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

4.5
4.5
38 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 100 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • Website
    https://mercatoitaliankitchen.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    785 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
  • 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

Menu

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What 38 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

38 Reviews

  1. Tiffany

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mercato is awesome. The inside is gorgeous. The hostess and staff were responsive. Meals came out quick especially with two children . Very welcoming for both families and date night. A great place to go for dinner/ lunch!

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  2. Jessica

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & service was amazing. We had a very large party at our table ,Kyle was amazing! He was very attentive and efficient.

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  3. Cathy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best family Christmas Eve dinner with delicious food and a great server, Meagan! Wonderful place with great food and ambiance. Enjoyed by all! 🥂

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  4. Steffanie

    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
    Absolutely one of our favorite places for a special occasion out.

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  5. Kevin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Christmas Eve dining experience was truly exceptional. The food was outstanding, and the service was nothing short of outstanding. The atmosphere perfectly captured the holiday spirit, adding to the overall enjoyment of the evening. It was a memorable celebration shared with family, made all the more special by the warmth and attention to detail at this restaurant.

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  6. Barbara

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food, atmospheres too We will definitely go back again!

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  7. Tony

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I returned! Basically the same situation: food and service were both on the money! However, it is insanely loud due to the music. What’s the deal? If I go to a club< I expect the music to be loud and I am not looking to have a meal and conversation. When I go to a restaurant I expect to be able to converse with whomever is sitting across from me. This was actually a business lunch and the music is simply too much. Love the menu, the food and the service, but the volume needs to be put to a more normal level for a restaurant. I hope management reviews this because I read a number of reviews with the same complaint.

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  8. Doreen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time I had dinner there in two weeks. The restaurant is gorgeous. Love the plants and high ceilings. Very diverse Italian menu. My fav is the Sicilian arugula salad with grilled shrimp. The branzino was also fantastic. Noise level was a 75 out of 100. I had experienced worse. But the food and ambiance is worth it. Very good service too, both times.

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  9. jeannie

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This will be the 2nd time I have been. The first time was lunch time with mom, bestie, and hubby. Food was really good. Ambiance was wonderful. Last night, I made some reservations, and it was busy. My table was ready and food was still great. We even saw a bunch of friends which was nice. Tonight we will be having a Christmas get together. I think 🤔 we addicted now.

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  10. Wendy

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A win for Shelton…Our first time here and highly recommend! Our server, Julia, was just on third week working there and service was outstanding and food was great! Recommend mussels-the fennel and roasted garlic cream sauce was so tasty as was the octopus; the gnocchi is so fresh, it melts in your mouth; linguine & clams: an excellent amount of clams and limes how they chunks of tomatoes and foccacia crumbs. Will definitely be returning to try other items on the menu. Hope they maintain their level of service and food quality.

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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 38 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 100 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
  • Website
    https://mercatoitaliankitchen.com/
  • 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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