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Mercato Byob - Mercato, Philadelphia, PA

Mercato

4.7
4.7
1971 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Mercato BYOB is a festive and modern Italian eatery that lets you bring your own drinks. A simple and to the point menu focuses on quality over quantity and features items like ricotta raviolo and a spicy crab bucatini with squid ink pasta.

The artisan cheeses and house-cured meats at Mercato BYOB are perfect for sharing and are paired with sauces and condiments like agrodolce and pickled white grapes. A whole grilled artichoke appetizer will undoubtedly turn you into the vegetable's biggest fan. Heavier dishes, like the Grilled Hanger Steak with yukon gold potato wedge, are equally impressive. Mercato BYOB opens at 4 p.m. The restaurant has a four course tasting menu that is ideal for groups. Conveniently located to all the theatres, shopping and convention center. Outdoor seating available when weather permits.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is meter parking throughout the area as well as a public lot on Spruce between 13th and Broad
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mercato offers a charming neighborhood vibe with "excellent food" and "friendly service." The intimate setting makes it ideal for romantic dinners, although it can get lively. "BYOB enhances the experience," and the "seasonal menu" offers delightful options. Despite occasional noise, it's a "hidden gem" for Italian cuisine in Philly.

1,971 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience at Mercato!! Trout special, braised short rib ravioli, chicken Parmesan were all delicious.

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  2. Tyler

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the staff was incredibly nice. Very accommodating and friendly. Will definitely be going again soon.

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  3. Kelly

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend

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  4. Eric

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. Prices were reasonable. Got crowded and loud.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming neighborhood feel with excellent food!

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  6. Cynthia

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was not our first visit and it won't be our last. Mercato's food has always been excellent!

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  7. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant had all three key elements in spades for us - ambiance, good service and excellent food. The restaurant is small and tables are close together - so romantic, but not necessarily private. We were not rushed through our meal and the food was delicious - all of it.

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  8. Dennis

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Made a last minute reservation at Mercato. Though the service was excellent, considering there were only two servers, and the food was delicious the table next to us was extremely loud which made it very difficult for my wife and I to hear each other and we felt as if we had to talk louder than we usually would when we are out for dinner.

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Good service. Friendly and energetic neighborhood vibe. Will be back for sure.

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  10. Donna

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve dined here many times throughout the years and the food is always delicious and very consistent year to year. Thanks for a great meal!

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FAQs

Mercato does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Mercato is rated 4.7 stars by 1971 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 17 times today
Google Map for Mercato

1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is meter parking throughout the area as well as a public lot on Spruce between 13th and Broad
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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