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Cantina Mercatto, Toronto, ON

Cantina Mercatto

4.3
4.3
589 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Cantina Mercatto reinvents the underground wine cellar, inspired by sprawling vineyards and coastal Italian resorts. Cantina’s menu speaks to the continued evolution of both the traditional and familiar, paired with creative libations, classic cocktails and a curated mix of flowing wines.

On the menu you’ll find everything from meat and cheese plates to appetizers, pizza, pasta dishes, and more. Share a salumi & formaggi board with a group of friends and family. Enjoy classic appetizers like Calamari Fritti, Arancini and Beef Carpaccio. Choose your favorite pasta dish, including Ricotta Agnolotti, Rigatoni alla Bolognese and Linguini di Mare or indulge in a fish, chicken or beef entrée such as Polla alla Diavola, Arctic Char and Prime Striploin.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 304-0781
  • Website
    https://cantina.mercatto.ca/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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  • Warm Mercatto BreadCA$9.00

    Olive Oil & Sea Salt

    • Castelvetrano OlivesCA$10.00

      Pistachio, Lemon, Bay Leaf

      • Tomato CrostiniCA$14.00

        Ricotta, Agrodolce

        • Patate FritteCA$10.00

          Lemon Crema, Chives

          • AranciniCA$17.00

            Saffron Risotto & Mozzarella, Tomato Filetto

            • Salumi e FormaggiCA$28.00

              Prosciutto DOP, Finocchiona, Grana Padano, Fior di Latte, Grissini

              • Seafood PlatterCA$65.00

                Six Chilled Tiger Shrimp, Six Fresh Oysters, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

                • BurrataCA$19.00

                  Green Beans, Tomato Pesto, Grisini

                  • PolpetteCA$19.00

                    Veal, Prosciutto & Ricotta Meatballs, Tomato Passata

                    • Calamari FrittiCA$19.00

                      Shishito Pepper, Fennel Crema

                      • Chilled Tiger ShrimpCA$24.00

                        6pc, Cocktail & Hot Sauces

                        • Fresh Oysters

                          six 24 twelve 42 Belle du Jour (New Brunswick) Sweet Island Kiss (PEI)

                          ANTIPASTI

                          • Insalata VerdeCA$16.00

                            Brown Butter Sunflower Seeds, Sherry Thyme Vinaigrette

                            • Baby Gem CaesarCA$17.00

                              Double-Smoked Bacon, Grana Padano, Croutons

                              • Beets & RicottaCA$16.00

                                Green Kale, Garlic Pangrattato

                                • Zuppa di PolloCA$16.00

                                  Crespelle, Grana Padano, Parsley

                                  • OctopusCA$21.00

                                    Frisée & Potato, Olive Tapenade, Grape Tomato

                                    • Yellowfin Tuna TartareCA$22.00

                                      Artichoke, Egg Yolk Vinaigrette, Mustard Seed

                                      PIZZA

                                      • MarinaraCA$17.00

                                        Tomato, Garlic, Oregano Oil

                                        • MargheritaCA$20.00

                                          Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil

                                          • MushroomCA$25.00

                                            Cremini, Besciamella, Grana Padano, Fontina, Thyme

                                            • NapoliCA$21.00

                                              Anchovy, Peperoncini, Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil

                                              • PancettaCA$26.00

                                                Tomato, Mozzarella di Bufala, Rosemary

                                                • Prosciutto D.O.P.CA$26.00

                                                  Arugula, Tomato, Grana Padano, Fior Di Latte

                                                  • PepperoniCA$24.00

                                                    Ezzo Pepperoni, Cracked Coriander & Fennel Seed, Tomato, Mozzarella

                                                    • DiavolaCA$24.00

                                                      Spicy Soppressata, Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil

                                                      • Mercatto Gluten-free CrustCA$5.00

                                                        Baked In Individual Pans

                                                        PASTA

                                                        • Ricotta GnocchiCA$26.00

                                                          Tomato, Whipped Ricotta, Grana Padano

                                                          • Pasta alla NormaCA$22.00

                                                            Mezze Rigatoni, Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, Ricotta Salata, Basil

                                                            • Squash RavioliCA$28.00

                                                              Brown Butter, Grana Padano, Amaretti

                                                              • Linguine di MareCA$30.00

                                                                White Shrimp, Hokkaido Scallops, Littleneck Clams, Tomato Brodo

                                                                • Chitarra alla CarbonaraCA$25.00

                                                                  Guanciale, Conestoga Farms Egg, Black Pepper, Grana Padano, Pecorino

                                                                  • Orecchiette PuglieseCA$23.00

                                                                    Fennel Sausage, Rapini & Pine Nut Pesto, Peperoncini, Pangrattato

                                                                    • Tortiglioni alla BologneseCA$23.00

                                                                      Veal & Pork Ragù, Grana Padano, Basil

                                                                      • Pan-seared LasagnaCA$26.00

                                                                        Ricotta, Mozzarella, Besciamella, Ragù Bolognese

                                                                        PIATTI

                                                                        • Shrimp SaladCA$29.00

                                                                          Farro, Apple, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Charred Red Pepper, Crema Verde

                                                                          • Arctic CharCA$32.00

                                                                            Green Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, Castelvetrano Olives & Almonds

                                                                            • Whole BranzinoCA$34.00

                                                                              Chicory, Citrus Vinaigrette, Sunflower Seeds

                                                                              • Pollo alla DiavolaCA$28.00

                                                                                Spicy Chicken, Creamy Fregola, Pancetta, Kale

                                                                                • 7oz Flat Iron SteakCA$34.00

                                                                                  Fingerlings, Rapini, Red Onion, Salsa Rossa

                                                                                  • 12oz Prime New York StriploinCA$58.00

                                                                                    Truffle Jus, Patate Fritte, Lemon Crema

                                                                                    • 32oz Dry-Aged Prime PorterhouseCA$145.00

                                                                                      Rapini, Anchovy Butter, Pangrattato, Lemon Fingerlings, Red Wine Jus

                                                                                      Last updated: 10 February 2025

                                                                                      What 589 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                      4.3
                                                                                      4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.3Food
                                                                                      • 4.4Service
                                                                                      • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.1Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Cantina Mercatto offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent pizza and pasta," and "very friendly service." Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere" and diverse menu. The restaurant is praised for its "beautiful surroundings" and "delicious food," with notable dishes like the squash ravioli. A perfect spot for family gatherings and special occasions.

                                                                                      589 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Dalton

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Cantina Mercatto provides a fine dining experience, with sumptuous dishes and attentive wait staff. I am very pleased with our Valentine’s dinner, and look forward to visiting again when next in Toronto.

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                                                                                      2. Jason

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Some of the best Italian food we've ever had! We'll definitely be coming back when we're in Toronto again.

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                                                                                      3. Lois

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great experience. We felt well looked after by the lovely staff.

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                                                                                      4. Ingrid

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        First time there and I loved it! Will be back. The food was excellent as was the service and ambiance.

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                                                                                      5. Mary

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We love the food and wine selection. The only mishap was that they were out with Ravioili and some desserts. But overall, we still had a great a time!

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                                                                                      6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Anniversary dinner. Did not disappoint

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                                                                                      7. Margaret

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Food and service mediocre at best. Convenient location and great company made it tolerable

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                                                                                      8. Bob

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 28 January 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Excellent pizza and pasta, very friendly service and sensitive to curtain times for theatre!

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                                                                                      9. Heather

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 24 January 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        The food was very tasty. Did not have to wait long. Dessert was delicious. Great atmosphere

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                                                                                      10. Francine

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 23 January 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        I’ve always enjoyed Cantina Mercatto. The food is delicious. The service has always been friendly and the surroundings are beautiful. As always, a fabulous night with my family. Thank you!

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                                                                                      Cantina Mercatto is rated 4.3 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                      Booked 8 times today
                                                                                      Google Map for Cantina Mercatto

                                                                                      20 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C5

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                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                        Financial District
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Italian
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                      • Parking details
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