Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

4.5

61 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 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
Neighborhood
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

What 61 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Hot spot
Fairfield
Hot spot
Fairfield
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar in Shelton offers an elegant atmosphere with "fantastic food and service." Guests rave about creative cocktails, like the Biscotti Espresso Martini, and dishes such as the Braised Short Ribs and Pork Chop. While the ambiance is lively, it can be "insanely loud," yet many patrons look forward to returning for more delightful Italian experiences.

61 Reviews

R
Rose
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks, service was on point ! Would definitely go again.
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Vin
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and great service! Music was loud but not to the point we had to shout. We had a great waiter, sorry I forgot his name! Will definitely be back!
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Mackenzie
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful dinner here! Very good menu selections and quick service. Loved it!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks, and the perfect atmosphere for the end of a long week dinner out.
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andrea
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very noisy on a Saturday due to the DJ (not complaining just warning if anyone cares about that). Food and ambiance were very good.
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Cynthia
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food & service, beautiful place, LOUD acoustics. Could benefit from some noise dampening, but otherwise excellent.
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ChrisC
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and beautiful restaurant
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Alan
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Newly opened in Shelton Ct excellent service and fantastic atmosphere very experienced staff . Negative -extremely noisy and loud playing music . (Lower the music some ) and play Italian tones to match the atmosphere.
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Diane
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding. We had a wonderful experience for our first time visiting Mercato. The food and service was outstanding. Our server, William P, was extremely attentive and ensured our dinner was served hot and timely. We will definitely recommend Mercato as a place to go for a nice, relaxing dinner and evening.
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Paul
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really average food at best. Was hopeful this new restaurant might elevate choices in the area. Did not have pasta or pizza.... maybe better. Salmon was fair
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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 61 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

785 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

Additional information

Neighborhood
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.

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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