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Cafe Mercato, Denver, CO

Cafe Mercato

4.4
4.4
1176 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Café Mercato, located in Denver, is a modern Italian restaurant, owned and operated by Giancarlo Macchiarella of Locanda del Borgo

Mercato’s light and airy atmosphere and design permeates throughout the modern space. With a large open kitchen and large wine “library”, you will feel right at home sipping on a glass of select wine while watching the chefs create your meal.

The menu at Café Mercato is based on Southern Italian fare with a lighter approach. All of the pastas and sausages are made in-house, as well as gelato and desserts. Enjoy homemade pizza from our over imported from Italy and other selections from our wood-fire grill. Come visit us with your family and friends for our “family-style” specials, happy hour, Bon appétit!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 366-1315
  • Website
    http://www.cafemercato.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Contact us for more information for parties and more!!
  • Location
    7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
  • Area
    Cherry Creek
  • Cross Street
    Rampart Way
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,176 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Mercato shines with its "great food," exceptional service, and vibrant atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "wonderful staff" and delightful dishes like the chicken parm and gluten-free options. While some experiences noted slow service or dish inconsistencies, many patrons consistently return for the "excellent food and cocktails" and "elevated Italian" dining.

1,176 Reviews

  1. Ms.

    Denver

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An OK experience, but the food left something to be desired. Pleased to find choices on the menu that were dairy free as one of us has issues with dairy. Charred Brussels sprout appetizer was interesting & tasty. The meat lasagna was disappointing ... seemed somewhat dried out without enough sauce to salvage it. Cioppino was satisfying but served without the customary bread to soak up the sauce. Bread is ordered separately which I missed in scanning the menu & server didn't advise. We dined early (2nd table of the evening) but the server failed to mention the specials of the day which we later noticed on the chalkboard over the open kitchen. Gelato had an odd texture I never experienced before but the flavor was interesting. Service was well-paced and we easily finished in time to make our 7:30 curtain. Might try again if we are in the area for a show.

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  2. lindy

    VIP

    Denver

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think the price of pasta is high. Also did not taste fresh ( I had the spaghetti with mozzarella and eggplant ) . The crispy brussel sprouts were not crispy! This is a one off as I have been here before and not had a problem with the food.

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  3. mark

    Denver

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Cafe Mercado! The best service--especially if Emily is your server, great food, great cocktails and a great wine selection. It is the very best restaurant in Lowry. It is our favorite!
    Cafe MercatoResponded on 11 January 2025
    Thank you, Mark, for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us. We agree that Emily is an outstanding server! Come back and see us again soon at Café Mercato!

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  4. Cathy

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    Denver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lively restaurant on NY Eve. Service was very slow but wait help did the best they could under the circumstances.
    Cafe MercatoResponded on 11 January 2025
    Thank you, Cathy for your review and for spending time with us on NYE. We certainly did have a bustling restaurant that evening. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Café Mercato!

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  5. Karen

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had not been to Cafe Mercato recently and we were very happy with our meal. We had a range of entrees and we enjoyed all of them. It was also a fairly quiet setting which is sometimes difficult to find. Friendly staff and terrific meal - I recommend it!
    Cafe MercatoResponded on 11 January 2025
    Thank you, Karen, for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your food and service too. We look forward to seeing you again soon @ Café Mercato.

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  6. Gene

    Las Vegas

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and a nice selection of wines by the glass. Our waitress was very helpful. We had a lovely evening. Try the chicken parm - excellent!
    Cafe MercatoResponded on 30 December 2024
    Thank you, Gene, for your review! We are happy you had a great evening with is. Come back again soon to try some more dishes and wines!

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  7. Shawna

    VIP

    Miami

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very underwhelming - I ordered the spinach braised rib ravioli and I did not enjoy it at all.

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  8. Mark

    VIP

    Denver

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cat was amazing and the food was delicious - a wonderful evening!
    Cafe MercatoResponded on 30 December 2024
    Thank you, Mark, for your review. We are happy that you had a great experience dining. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.

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  9. Thomas

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    Phoenix

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, nice environment, never hurried by staff.
    Cafe MercatoResponded on 30 December 2024
    Thank you, Thomas, for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your dining experience. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Need another waiter. Place was crowded but took an hour to get any food. Meal was great and gelato was 5 star
    Cafe MercatoResponded on 30 December 2024
    Paul, thank you for your review. Christmas Eve was a busy night. We are glad you enjoyed your meal and gelato. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.

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FAQs

Cafe Mercato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 366-1315.

Cafe Mercato is rated 4.4 stars by 1176 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Mercato

7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rampart Way
  • Area
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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