Stopped in for lunch and ordered the pasta Tagliatelle. The pasta was delicious and fresh. This is a restaurant in Calgary that never disappoints.
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It is so hard to write about food as everyone has its personal taste buds, however, I am tempted to share our discovery of delicious Italian food from “Pizza Mercatos”, at 4th Street Calgary.
This Father’s day, our son ordered Italian food from “Mercatos Pizza” for a party of about 15. The food has about 6 or 7 choices of Pizza, Pasta, Contorni and dips.
Pizza: Soonest, we all sat down with our meals, instantly everyone commented on the quality of the pizza crest. Perhaps, an above average pizza is because of its bread flavor. Definitely a unique taste of crest because of fresh ingredient but my take is that bread tasted so good because we did not taste the usual table salt. The base sauce and toppings were all exclusive for each pizza. My favorite from the menu were Isola, Pomodoro, Sal sicca and the Carne. The best part is after eating so many different types of Pizza, I did not feel stuffed…. The bread is very light.
CONTORNI: What a great “Prawns & Fogioli” recipe of Prawns with beans and capicola ham. Another very special “Arancini” saffron ball. One can have this ball even as an appetizer. Must to have.
PASSATA: I was so full and could not handle too much of Pasta, but I heard from everyone else nothing but praises of Linguine, and Rigatoni.
Dips: special dipping sauces and my facilitate were Chili Honey, and Spicy Tomato Dip
If vesting Calgary or any occasion, for a wonderful Italian food I recommend Mercatos at 4th or order from their web “Pizzamercatos.ca”
Have not been in a few years. Had a late night light dinner with a friend last night. Chicken Liver Pate, carpaccio, and Gnocchi. All were amazing as was the suggested wine. I won’t make it that long before I return
Another favorite restaurant ❤️ Best seats are at the bar around the kitchen. The chef (Yeng Sreng) tastes every dish to make sure it’s made to perfection. He’s so fast and efficient, we counted how many plates he was making and it was 3 every two minutes! I don’t know how we had time to meet him and have a little chat! The food and ambiance are PERFECT! I hope to go back soon!
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If you are looking for a nice restaurant to impress a date or just to treat yourself, this is a perfect place. All I can say is ahhhhmazing!! This is by far my favorite place for great Italian cuisine (and an excuse to dress up)! I have been a handful of times over the past few years and the food is consistently excellent! Here is my review of my last visit.
Food:
As the menu is a la carte you get to pick just what you want, so whether you are paleo, keto or you eat everything, you will be able to find something to suit your taste.
Every time I go I get the steak. It is large rib steak that comes sliced on a large butcher block drizzled with olive oil and served with grilled lemon, arugula and rock salt. Don't let it's simplicity fool you, this is a carnivore's dream! So flavorful with the salt & citrus and bite from the peppery arugula and incredibly tender.For accompaniments, I chose the cauliflower and tagliatelle for sides and they did NOT disappoint! The cauliflower was pan roasted with loads of chunky prosciutto macinata (ground) and super tasty fried jalapenos. It was made even more amazing with a drizzle of their chili oil! The pasta and pomodoro sauce and was surprisingly light and refreshing and not at all heavy. But that sauce.... oh the tomato sauce.... I could have drank it! Sooo tangy and good!My only regret was ordering the small version of both of the sides as the next day I pan fried the left over cauliflower and slices of steak to reheat, topped with two fried eggs, a drizzle of truffle oil and the remaining arugula and made quite possibly the best breakfast skillet! Service:
I have never made a reservation, therefore I've only sat at the center bar or the bar around the live kitchen which, has always been fun. The service was very pleasant, prompt and their wine selection on point. For this meal we started with prosecco then switched to a beautiful Sangiovese.Ambiance:The room is beautiful and an open concept but surprisingly it isn't too loud. There is a live kitchen as mentioned that you can enjoy dinner watching or there are plenty of tables around the room, with extra seating at night time in the market area which is quite charming. You can also purchase fresh pasta/sauce or frozen items to take home! The lighting on my most recent visit was a lot brighter than I remember from past visits and if they were dimmer could have added a touch more to the ambiance but all in all that was minor.Dinner for 2 that included the steak, 2 sides, 2 glasses of processo and 3 glasses of wine came to less than $150 (plus tip)m I was expecting it to be more so was pleasantly surprised when the check came and I will happily pay it again! If you want a table, make sure to make a reservation. But either way, just do yourself a favor and GO!:)
Great family-style Italian restaurant for a celebratory night out (or a regular evening if you're not short on $$$). We shared three dishes between the three of us: Tagliatelle, Risotto, and the Pollo. The portions were a good size and everything was delicious. Our server was knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions and provide wine recommendations. The interior was warm and we got a great view of the kitchen to boot.
The wine and lamb were amazing 10/10. I misread the menu and ordered extremely over-salted green beans for $17, but that was mostly my bad. The pasta I got was also over-salted, to the point of being inedible. We sat at the bar and noticed the chef's basically dumping salt left right & center. We didn't order the steak but it looked amazing and huge. Overall, this place is quite expensive but some of the food was incredible. Maybe ask for less salt?
This place is phenomenal. We'd been meaning to go for so long and finally did it and we regret not having gone sooner. Our server was a very friendly guy and was super helpful with the menu (if you have questions just ask them). The food we got was outrageously good. We also ate a ton and left feeling so full. While the prices are a little on the higher side you won't leave feeling hungry and the food is definitely worth it. We can't wait to go back!
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It is a Italian restaurant in mission with live kitchen and little Italian market.
Pro: food
Con: service
I loved food in Mercato. I tried their seafood tomato soup and pasta. Both were delicious!
I think potion there mostly supposed to be sharing size(some menu like pasta have two sizes). I shared two dish with my husband and I was pretty full after.
This time, I didn't get to try but their grilled beef menu looked really good, I'd like to try that and also bone mallow plate next time.
They have table seats and counter seats. We say on counter which you can see live kitchen. It was amazing and I liked how clean they keep the kitchen and food! Table seats are good for family, too. I saw some babies there when I visited.
As for menu, they only have one menu which is common menu through day and night. They do not have lunch menu or weekend brunch menu. Which is a little sad because I want to visit there more often but sometimes their menu is too big and heavy for lunch time.
Disappointing thing was, the server lady was such rude to us. My husband was on the phone while we were looking at menu. Since it is sharing size meal, I was waiting for him to finish the call. But the server came to take order twice while he was on the phone. At the third time she came, she was irritated and asked us is there anything we could not understand about menu. Even after we ordered, she did not say a word when she serve or did not even look at us or of course she did not smile at all. It was very disappointing because I like food there very much.
Overall, mercato is still one of my favorite place for Italian food in Yyc, service could be improved a little more.
I went on a double date and the bill came put out to around 200 which wasn't too bad for 4 people.
I thought the risotto (with shrimp) was really good. The gnocchi was ok in my opinion. I didn't like the caprese as much because it was just a salad but if you like salads, this might be your dish. I like the atmosphere and their coffee machine was really cool. Also it's an open kitchen and really interesting to watch.
The food was good, service was good but the most impressive thing and the reason why I'm giving this place such a high rating is because of their tiramisu. I love tiramisu cake and this place has got to have the best one I've tasted thus far.
Came for another Birthday Celebration and it delivered in spades, as per usual. Very happy with everything from the service to the food and drinks. Always recommend to order more pasta and less mains as I think those are the true stars here.... that tagliatelle is easily one of the best dishes in the entire city.
Great place to host a birthday dinner if it is within your budget. The portion of the food is huge at this location. It is a little too much for 2 people to finish if they plan on getting other dishes as well. Some of the dishes are sprinkled with salt, it get's a little overwhelming. Just ask them to out the salt in the side
Came here for lunch yesterday, and got to sit at the "bar" facing the kitchen. I really got to appreciate the hardwork that gets put into the food. Everything is made fresh and amazingly tasty. Definitely will be going back.
Been here 4 plus times as my lady loves the atmosphere.
It's definitely a cool scene with a good energy, but that doesn't cut it for me due to the high cost to taste ratio.
Not the best place for me, but I think the experience would be better for a non -Vegetarian as the meat options seem more robust.
I had my birthday here, table of 12, and worked with their coordinator to design a custom menu. Service is always impeccable and food was amazing. You don't go here to watch your calorie and wine in-take. You go here for an amazing time. We spent 4 hours there that night and everyone was in a food coma. I now work a block away, and go there for lunch every once in a while. It has never let me down. Legit worth it.
I don’t know why but Mercato reminds me so much of Vivo Ristorante in Edmonton. They could be brother restaurants. Same high end, expensive concept. Same family style dishes. Heck, even the menu design/layout looks identical. Hours. Better make a reso if you want a spot here on Friday and the weekends. We came here Sunday evening and it was pretty packed.
This was one of the best dinner experiences I have ever had! Service and ambience were incredible but the food..... the food was amazing!!! We started with the Caprese salad which was to die for, followed by gnochi in the most delicious sauce ever. Pork back ribs while although very tasty, were a bit of work to eat off of the bone, but no complaints here. The bill for two people was over $200 which was a bit higher than we had planned, but I will definitely be going back.
Never had a bad meal! Love the bistecca, tagliatelle, prosciutto wrapped asparagus...to name a few highlights! Love the overall ambiance. Great for small intimate dinner date. Can be a bit noisy, but provides a great opportunity to lean in while talking.
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This place is fabulous! Difficult to find a place that pleases both my husband & I. Me, the vegetarian and he the big time meataterian. The gnocchi is amazingly flavourful. Now he does not like salad but said the vegetables "came alive" in that caprese salad. (Say what?). The string beans was really good - I wouldn't have ordered that but did on suggestion - tasty! My husband ordered the small steak (small - 26/30 ounce are you kidding me?)
The style is family so the dishes come and you share. So dinner for 4 with leftovers. Caprese salad, gnocchi, Fagiolini (string beans), tagliatelle (ok but a bit plain), Bistecca (according to everyone it was tender, juicy, flavourful and "you wouldn't want to change a thing".
Italian pomegranate soda for me, peach ice tea (I don't like ice tea but tasted my husband's very good!)
Our waiters were wonderful. Oh dear - He had glasses (Andrew?). We sat at the bar. Busy busy place!
Make a reservation but if not chance a walk in, even at the bar was great!
Recommend!!!
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My boyfriend and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night. We had reservations for 8:30 pm and were promptly seated upon arrival. The restaurant itself has a very lively ambience on weekends. This can make it a bit loud at times, so you may want to request a table off to the side if your looking for a quieter setting. Personally, I loved the bustling vibe.
For dinner, we shared the Bruschetta, Tagliatelle and Angello. All the dishes were prepared perfectly, with beautiful presentation. The Bruschetta was presented in three different variations. Each one exhibiting a distinct and delicious flavour. The Tagliatelle (similar to fettuccine) came with a light but flavourful tomato sauce, absolutely delicious. However, the Angello was definitely the highlight of our meal. The lamb was cooked a perfect medium rare- the meat was tender, juicy and flavourful. I can be particularly picky with lamb, as I'm not fond of gamy meat. But I found this dish spectacular.
The service was always on point. Our waiter was kind, attentive and knowledgable. He was able to thoroughly answer all our questions about the menu. In addition, the meal was perfectly timed.
I would definitely recommend Mercato!
One of my favorite places to go for a special occasion. The location is accessible by transit by taking bus #3 sandstone. The surrounding communities and establishments feels safe and quiet. We came in for lunch for valentines day 2016 and my overall experience was superb.
The waitress was attentive to needs, knowledgeable of the menu, fast service and always smile. The food was also superb, we ordered the valentines day special risotto with red wine reduction to give a nice pink rose like color. The flavor was intensely good, soft and gooey texture. Next we ordered the pappardelle which was also amazing using lamb meat, sweet peas and wild buffalo cheese on top. Pasta sauce tasted fresh, not too sour and generous offers for the meat. I highly recommend both of them. For the finale, we ordered Bistecca and it was glorious. Soft, high quality meat and lots of fat, it is worth it.
I would definitely come back for more.
I love the one in the west, so gave it a try. Portions big, pasta and steak were all good, but to me they were extremely salty… We will go back for sure, but will ask to reduce the salt.
We ordered the Caprese Salad ($23), Gnocchi ($17), and Bistecca ($49). The portions were big enough that we took home some of the steak and gnocchi for my husband. Of the bunch, my favourite dish was the gnocchi.
I took my girlfriend there for her birthday, and Mercato did not disappoint in helping to make it a special occasion. The food is delicious and obviously prepared with great skill. It was a little pricy, for ultimately it was worth it.
The service was outstanding, the wine selection was fabulous. We will come back, and would recommend this to anyone.
I found the upscale restaurant a little overpriced for the food we received. The restaurant boasts high quality, housemade ingredients that reflect in its prices; however, the food was hit or miss. The cone-shaped, ruffled-edge gigli was
I found the restaurant a little overpriced for the food we received. The restaurant boasts high quality, housemade ingredients that reflect in its prices; however, the food was hit or miss. We went there for lunch. The gigli alla carbonara was plain and dull, but the pappardelle with lamb bolognese was delicious!
The lamb dish and linguini was awesome. My girlfriends and I all really liked it. The risotto was okay, nothing too special about it. We also ordered the eggplant veggie dish, it was however overpriced. Half of an eggplant cost 16 dollars, all it had was just some minced meat and little bit mozoralla cheest on it. The style of kitchen was open kitchen, and our table was placed right next to it. So after 3 hours of dinner all of our hair and cloths smelt like grease and oil.
Amazing.
I took my friend here last night for a minor celebration. I came a bit too early but was able to be seated with a cappucino while I waited for my friend, the cappuccino was very good BTW.
The bread they start you off with had so much flavor and amazing texture.
For our apetizer, we had the caprese salad, the ingredients were very fresh and presentation/plating was beautiful.
For entrees I had the pasta with bone marrow, and my friend just had the pasta with tomato sauce and parmasan.
Although his entrée was simple, it tasted wonderful.
Mine seemed to have a bit more complexity to it, it had a bit of a spicy kick, very minor but you do notice it. It was a very rich and slightly oily dish, amazing.
The only bad thing I can say about this restaurant is they didn't have any alcohol free wine/beer; but with the great service, wonderful food, and fun atmosphere you can't complain.
Great job, Mercato!
You're officially my favorite Italian restaurant.
Great experience here. They have a sharing menu and there was three of us. Big portions and had no problem sharing. Would definitely return.
Had yet another amazing experience at Mercato....the food was beyond amazing and the service was superb. My GF and I sat along kitchen. Was really interesting to watch the chefs prep food but heat from broiler and sauté section was hot. We were sweating. Was our only bad thought of the night. The lamb was succulent and delicate. The first dish of seared scallops and pasta was a meal in itself. If you want old school Italian food in a cozy atmosphere this is the place to go. Mercato is an institution....just like the Grand Budapest.
The food is delicious and authentic to what I see as their most important point of difference-quality ingredients, simply prepared with attention to detail. Our server was a true pleasure-helping us understand the art behind the food and it's preparation and guided us through through four perfectly balanced courses. Caprese salad, gnocchi, steak and mushrooms left us with a new appreciation for dining in Calgary, which now see's Mercato top our list. The front row view of the chef's preparing our meal was just splendid-learning technique and craft - we loved the environment you've created with such a lively experience. Thank you for a wonderful evening helping us celebrate our anniversary, we are new 'regular's' and can't wait to return.
I love Mercato. I can always count on a great evening. The place attracts interesting people, and we find ourselves having great conversations with fellow diners. The owners are great people. Spencer, the head chef is a rock star Nikki, the manager is a sweetheart, and she misses NOTHING! The food is always made with the finest ingredients. You'll love it.
Calgary without Mercato wouldn't be the same. (By the way, try the carpaccio of golden beets, made with gorgonzola, walnuts, etc. Really good.)
This is one of my favourite restaurants in Calgary. Everything is perfectly cooked, with the best ingredients, which results in every meal (and wine!) being amazing.
Good flavours and fun atmosphere but way over salted!!! They could reduce the salt by half and it would taste much better. Otherwise the pasta is fresh and textures are great. They never overcook anything.
I only ever go to Mercato on the hill but tonight we came to the mission location. I had a pleasant evening, our waitress was very kind. Atmosphere is also nice. We usually order a caprese salad, tagliatelle, and the steak. Everything was good except the fact that they were very stingy with the cheese on the caprese salad. We were out of mozzarella before we even finished 1/3 of the tomatoes and arugula. For the price, I think we should have gotten a little bit more.
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When I imagine cooked to perfection, I imagine Mercato. One of Calgary's best restaurants, I've never been disappointed and each time I visit I'm always impressed.
Things like the Tonno (tuna) is the perfect texture of softness and composition. Grilled and heated to the right consistency, it's an amazing soft tuna steak covered in flavourful peppers. There was also a foccacia-like bread soaked in a pepper sauce providing incredibly strong flavours. Almost too powerful to handle on its own.
The Bistecca (Fiorentine rib steak) was another perfect dish, with a perfectly timed grill and heated so it was a crisp exterior with a soft medium-rare interior. Add the salt, lemon and oil on the sides and you enhance the already flavourful dish.
The Gnocchi was a creamy dream composed of a cauliflower crema. It was so smooth that it mixed perfectly with the soft pasta. Small slices of asparagus gave a nice colour to the dish and contrasting crunch for texture.
While every dish was flavourful, they're great because of the liberal uses of salt on the savoury meat. It's something I enjoy, but know could be a bit much for others. Especially if you're eating a dish on your own. Most of the dishes are meant to be family-style shared, so they're nice to take portions from the large dishes, but to eat an entire dish to yourself is overwhelming and exhausting of having the same strong flavours.
For atmosphere and service, I can't fault them anywhere. It's all business throughout the restaurant. Servers are really friendly and talkative if they have a moment. If you're lucky enough, get a bar seat for the entertainment of watching the chefs at work cranking out their meals.
The only thing that keeps me from visiting Mercato often is the intimidating prices. They're not bad if you go as a large group and share, but alone, you could really tally up a high bill. However, I think the price is worth it. Mercato sets a standard. Not just for good Italian food, but for good food in Calgary.
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We arrived towards the end of lunch service and I was pleased to see the place was still full of diners; the chatter was inviting. Our server was friendly and he made us feel comfortable with the menu, explaining the family style servings. We started with the liver pate, bruschetta and caprese salad. The flavours were fresh and bright.
We sat as a group overlooking the kitchen activity (I am told this was a cooking school in the day) and the chefs were friendly although focussed. The gigli pasta was brilliant and the carrot discs and meatballs gave great hearty texture to the dish.
The balsamic ribs and florentine steak were served together on a large cutting board with grilled lemon wedges, mushrooms and wrapped asparagus. What a great presentation! I was also impressed with the wine selections and the offering of higher end wines by the glass.
We ordered one of each dessert and found the tiramisu and cheesecake to be our favourites. These items are also available in the market section along with a myriad of other products imported for use in the kitchen.
The espresso machine is a beast of polished brass and bronze that delivers a proper cup. There is something here to please everyone and we had a great lazy lunch.
Thierry / Foodie In YYC
+5
In my humble opinion, Mercato is THE best Italian restaurant in Calgary... granted, it is a bit pricey. But you get what you pay for here, the food is really really good!
Appies, mains, desserts... there is nothing I've not been thoroughly satisfied with.
I usually start with either the Polpo (Octopus/potatoes/celery/onion) or the Caprese (Mozzarella di bufala/tomatoes/golden beets), and then follow whatever main I feel like and just replace the pasta that comes with it with Gnocchis: they make no fuss at all about it!
Of course, the Tiramisu will blow your mind... so if need be, know that mains come in 2 sizes and just get the smaller one.
Delicious. Big enough portions that you can share with another person. Everything was good but I wasn't real happy with the drink selection. But overall would definitely go back again and try the steak. This time we had pasta. Would recommend to reserve a table. They get booked up fast.
The gnocchi (just a tad too salty), the halibut, the squid ink risotto, the bistecca, all were superb. The restaurant is a nice space; the open kitchen is cool. The price is okay for this level of execution.
Mercato never ceases to disappoint me. Since the first time i have been here i have enjoyed coming back to try more of their dishes. The steak, truffle linguine, ribs, & other pasta dishes are soo tasty. It is on the pricier side, but the dishes are meant to be shared, which makes the cost reasonable. for dessert, the tiramisu with a glass of moscato is a delight. This place does get busy and fills up fast, so reservations is a must. I like that they have a patio too and an open kitchen, where you can sit at the bar and watch them cook the food :)
love this place
Caprese salad is amazing. I used to like the asparagus wrapped in prosciutto but it now comes crumbled on the top. Always had great food but find it on the pricey side.
Mercato is one of my favourite spots for nights when I feel like pigging out at home, but I don’t necessarily feel like cooking. They have an excellent market with salads, soups, appetizers, meats, cheese, and of course, homemade pastas. Everything is pretty reasonably priced, flavourful, and just straight up authentically Italian.
good Italian restaurant. service was great even though it was busy. we had the carppacio and caprese salad to start. pasta for main! also great wine list
Wonderful Italian experience. We love this restaurant for lunch, dinner and special occasions. The food is consistently great and it has a wonderful atmosphere. Our favorite for certain when in the mood for great Italian or just good food.
Bistecca Florentina with Green Beans and Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus. Best steak meal in Calgary
Great Experience Every Time. It is a pleasure every time going down to Mercato (no matter which location).
Environment is super cozy and warm, with a romantic feeling. Great for special occasion.
Server is highly profession with great cares of the customers. With all the wine list they provide and great knowledge the server has, it will be a great pairing every time when goes with their recommendation.
Sharing food among the table is a great environment providing more friendly environment and for sure could get romantic.
I really love Mercato, I can't leave here without having the caprese salad it is amazing. We also had the carpaccio which was delicious and of course the bistecca. I will say that the mussel dish was a little strange, mussels in a bag with some dry potatoes. Felt like that dish didn't work so well. Service is always fantastic
BEST DINNER EVER. We booked a reservation on Opentable for a Saturday night - we had a great experience! The server suggested how many plates to order and she was bang on - we had the best amount of food and every bite was delicious. The BISTECCA was the BEST! As was the homemade cheesecake at the end of our meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant - service was awesome and the food truly amazing!
Lovely. I honestly haven't had a bad experience at Mercato and have always left very happy with my choice. We always sit up around the bar and ask for the same bartender if he's not too busy. I've forgotten his name but will remember to grab it next time I'm in. Although the food is a bit pricey and the food takes longer to get to you, it is SO worth it. I've had the bruschetta, gnocchi, asparagi and tagliatelli. The gnocchi is the closest I've ever had to what I ate in Italy and crave it every time I'm looking for pasta of some sort. The tagliatelli has a good kick to it but it has enough other flavours in it to balance it out. I've heard others around the bar saying 'why is my food taking so long' or 'why did they get their food and i haven't gotten mine' I totally understand that making FRESH food from scratch takes longer than having it already prepped or frozen and I'm more than willing to wait a bit longer to get the quality of food I'm paying for.
Never disappoints. Love this place! Consistently fresh food and an energetic ambience-Bistecca is always cooked bang on and their fresh pastas melt in your mouth. Its definitely a go to at least once a month for a great dinner!
Dinner. Had an outstanding dinner at Mercato while visiting Calgary for earlier this week.
Food, service and atmosphere were top rate. The place hopping and the servers
did a terrific job of handling the crowd. I would definitely return on another trip West.
Adventurous Appetite
+4.5
Wonderful staff and atmosphere. Sat at front bar and witnessed the amazing chefs cook. Menu changes so go often to try everything. It is family style so great for sharing.
Had lunch there today with an old friend. It was a very pleasant experience. We were not rushed by the server, the food was prompt and delicious. Not a single complaint.
Went to Mercato for lunch. The service was good, food was amazing, great wines! Overall awesome experience. A tad pricey for lunch, but was very good.
I've loved it since day one. My boyfriend wasn't a fan the first time but to be fair, he wasn't very hungry. We have been back a several times since and it never disappoints. Best starter: Caprese salad (beets are mouth watering) - Best pasta: Taglieatelle or Gnocci - Best Meat: Bistecca - Best dessert: anything! The tiramisu is heavy so best if shared but the cheesecake is absolutely divine. I would have it every night if I could. I can't stop telling people about it. Make reservations early in the week if you're looking to book a group. We have been lucky and been able to walk in on weekends but I don't know if I'd bank on that - you'd have to be okay with high tables and/or bar seats (not what you'd expect, the servers are very friendly and knowledgeable).
Pricey but good. This restaurant is pricey but we have always had great service and the food was fantastic. Best Caprese salad that I have ever had. Bistecca Florentina with green beans and proscuitto wrapped asparagus was great.
Favorite restaurant when we come to Calgary!. My hubs and I do a lot of travelling within the province, and bar none, this is the best restaurant to visit in Calgary. The pricing is NOT for the faint of heart though, so be prepared for a higher tag on your meal. Also, don't try to walk up for a table. You'll get sat at the bar (the food is the same, so if you aren't picky, go for it). Set up a reso in advance, and you'll get a table in advance!
EXCELLENT AS ALWAYS. I have been to il Mercato many times and it never disappoints. My guest, it was her first time at il Mercato, and she was very impressed. I know that my experience as well as my Guest's experience would of not been the same without the excellent service that our waiter "LESTER" provided for us. Lester was very welcoming and hospitable. Thank-you Lester!
Bought some items in the market including a eggplant Parmesan. Rather disappointed when it tasted like fish. Maybe use separate fryers.
Great spot!. Great concept, excellent service, unique and delicious menu. At the very least you should check this place out once. I'll be back for sure.
Was apprehensive about trying this place last night due to the recent reviews on here but now have found one my favourite dinning spots. We went to the aspen location, was running late and upon arrival were greeted by hostess that could be a bit more friendlier. I loved the open concept of the kitchen but the we didn't like facing the wall and the other couple. Our server was excellent recommended wine that was superb, but it took us a good 20min to figure out the menu. Although she was helpful it was hard to order if this is your first time. We ordered an appe the ganoche and steak. Wish we skipped the appe (not worth the price) had we listened to the server we would have had enough food for 4. The ganoche was amazing and the steak just melted in your mouth. I agree that there is heavy salt but if you didn't touch the extra salt on the side it was amazing. I'm not a big pasta fan, but craved the pasta dish the next morning. Well worth the hype!
Great Food. We (2) went there for a quick lunch while in the restaurant district of Calgary. (4th Street S.W. , South of 17 Avenue SW in case your from out of town) The restaurant was very clean, tidy and busy for lunch time. The hostess immediately seated up and the waiter was promptly there with the menu. He was very friendly and took the time to go over the menu with us so we could have the full dining experience. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and was the best pasta that I have eaten since visiting Little Italy in Toronto.
I must admit that I do feel that the pricing is a little high, but I suppose you have to pay for quality service and great tasting food.
You should give it a try at least once before you make a pro or con decision
4 out of 5. Great place. Awesome steak/lamb
Action and Fun and Outstanding Food. Love to sit at the counter in front of the open Kitchen concept and watch the masters at work. One of the best in the city. Ensure the visit the market when you leave.
10/10 food, atmosphere and service was great.
We had:
Burrata
Mushroom Risotto
Chicken with caramelized fennel and olives
Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto
Potatoes with n'duja aioli (my favorite)
Amazing night out at this wonderful restaurant in Mission. We sat at a table instead of the bar and the atmosphere was charming. Recommend making reservations a week before at least.
We ordered 3 different half size pasta dishes between the two of us to share and it was just the right amount of food. We liked the Pappardelle pasta dish the most!
Service was excellent as well. Very high class and high end service. The staff seems to work well together as a team, always making sure we had what we needed at all times.
We got the Italian Cookies for dessert, but they were cold and hard... so maybe not the style cookies I like most. Would suggest trying one of the other desserts instead.
All the food was high quality and authentic, made to order. None of the sauces were pre-prepared, which made the food even fresher. They only carry Italian brands, so I had amaretto with my coffee. This was really tasty!
This place is a definite go to for any one who is a fan of Italian!
Had an amazing Dinner last night for my sister birthday. We got the Bistecca, Caprese, The feature Nduja pasta with zucchini, tiramisu and lemon drops 😍
The Steak was beautiful and melted in your mouth and the caprese was super fresh and light tasting with a pistachio pesto that rocked, the pasta was really nice and had a bit of a kick.
Everything tasted so good and perfect portions. The waiter was also very lovely, he was able to guide the whole meal for us super well and answers our questions before we even needed to ask them.
Can’t believe I waited so long to have a meal here ❤️
Amazing! I came here with coworkers and it was one of the best dinners. It's very Southern Italy influenced, very favourable and spice. Love it. A must visit when in Calgary.
It was definitely a pleasant experience dining in. Service is wonderful. And omg the steak was super delicious!!! The rib was a bit overcooked for our liking but the problem was solved immediately after we talked to our server. We also had their tiramisu, love it! Will come back for sure.
Came to the Mercato Market which is part of the restaurant for an iced coffee on a hot summer day. The staff was very friendly and made us really good iced Americanos. The quality of coffee was very impressive and superior to all the coffee shops in the vicinity. Recommend also getting one of their donuts which has the perfect balance of sweetness and chew. It's a delight. Highly recommended
First time being here for Mother's day! It was such a nice experience. Service was great and food was very tasty!! 5 stars!!!
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