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Cantina Mercatto, Toronto, ON

Cantina Mercatto

4.5
4.5
546 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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$30 and under
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 546 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cantina Mercatto offers "fantastic service," "amazing food," and a "great value" dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes, including standout pizzas and pastas, complemented by an "elegant yet comfortable" atmosphere. Reservations are easy, and the restaurant is praised for its accessibility and friendly staff. Perfect for casual outings or business meetings.

546 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow service, although a very busy night in the city. Portions are very small and pricey. 

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  2. Steve

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious… portions were just right. Staff was terrific and worked as a team. We will be back.

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  3. Jhon

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant I’ve tried so far in Toronto. Delicious.

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  4. Harold

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to eat at Cantina Mercatto and after what we experienced, it will definitely not be our last. Thank you Cantina Mercatto for a very memorable and enjoyable evening in which our family was able to celebrate our son's graduation. The food was absolutely flavourful and tasty. We all thought our server was the best waitress we have ever had and just from her service alone, we would definitely be back again. Ambience was wonderful and the food was reasonably priced. Thanks Cantina Mercatto.

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  5. Katie

    Rome

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately we didn't have the best experience. We sat down and the table was dirty (no biggie, it happens!) Then a young staff member came over and said "Can I fill your waters?". She did, and walked away. She didn't introduce herself, so I didn't expect her to be our designated server. Then we decided what drinks we wanted and our meal and no one came back. I grabbed the young person again and said, "Are you a server?" And she said, "Yes, what can I get you." Again, no introduction, no welcome, right to business. We didn't see her again until we had to flag her down and ask for the check at the end of our meal. The kitchen staff brought out our food, a different person brought out our drinks and she never checked up on us. I normally don't write reviews, but this was just an odd experience. I hope management sees it and just makes sure that the serving staff knows the different between standard service and bare minimum service. Food, drinks, and ambiance was great!

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  6. Brice

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect location and food! Nice staff and environment

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  7. Ian

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was so-so. Two meals were really good but 2 were meh. Had the seafood pasta but you needed a magnifying glass to find the seafood. Left the restaurant still hungry

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  8. Edith

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved Cantina Mercatto; liked the food and the service was excellent. My only problem was that, even though the restaurant was not full, the noise level was too high for my taste. I had difficulty hearing my friends at the other side of the table. I wish there would be couple of booths to give more privacy for catching up with friends and family.

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  9. Michael

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    let server know we had a concert deadline to meet Service was prompt but not rushed We enjoyer our meal

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  10. Robin

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun atmosphere, delicious food and great service. I appreciate the meal being served steaming hot!

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Cantina Mercatto is rated 4.5 stars by 546 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Cantina Mercatto

20 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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