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Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton, Shelton, CT

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

4.5
4.5
129 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 69 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Brunch Sun 11:30–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu 21:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 22:30–00:30 Sun 21:00–22:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 129 people are saying

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Hot spot

  • Connecticut

    Most Booked

  • Fairfield

    Hot spot

  • Fairfield

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar in Shelton delivers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Highlights include the "delicious" lasagna, "fantastic" short ribs, and a "beautiful" ambiance. While the music can be quite loud, the "excellent" ambiance and "lovely" staff make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

129 Reviews

  1. Steph

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, food and staff. Definitely will be going back!

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  2. cindy

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another good meal! I’ve been here multiple times. Brought a friend here for lunch. Her first time here and she enjoyed it! We’ll be back!

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  3. Cindy VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Mercato for dinner. The restaurant is a vibe. The food was overall delicious. Believe it or not the olives received the highest praise of the evening. Special shout out to Emma our server. Outstanding! I cannot wait until the patio opens.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only negative thing is the parking - not enough!

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  5. Melissa

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Food was delicious. Service was awesome

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  6. Ariely’s

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very nice , service was great and the food was phenomenal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Very nice environment. Food was very good. Meals were a little slow to arrive but it was 1230 for a Sunday brunch and they were packed so it was understandable. Would definitely go again.

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  8. Jon VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Love the ambience there. music just a little too loud, which made it hard to carry on conversation

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  9. Lynne

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The music was wayyyyyy too loud. So loud that we really couldn’t to leave. Having dinner conversation was next to impossible because the music was overwhelming. Our table was right next to the window and near hallway to the restrooms. Definitely swayed to go again based on that. Food was delicious for sure

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was all good/fine until the DJ started. Wish the waitress recommended more Italian dishes, steak sandwich was bad.

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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 129 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 69 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

785 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

Additional information

  • Area
    Shelton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Brunch Sun 11:30–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu 21:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 22:30–00:30 Sun 21:00–22:30
  • 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, Takeaway, 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.
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