Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury

4.4 (254)

$30 and under

Italian

690 Main St S., Southbury, CT 06488

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2 people

15 May 2025

May 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar, located at 690 Main Street South is open daily at 11:30 a.m.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and features a wide array of pasta, pizzas, salads, and specialty meals.

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar is the latest concept and restaurant for Market Hospitality Group (MHG). The interior of the restaurant is comprised of iron and custom glass, reclaimed barn wood and inviting booths to complete the industrial yet rustic feel. Enjoy fresh made individual pizzas cooked in our beautiful twin wood-burning ovens!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30
Phone number
(203) 405-6698
Website
https://markethospitalitygroup.com/southbury/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Matt DeLongis

Location
690 Main St S., Southbury, CT 06488
Area
Southbury
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Your Sunday plans should equal brunch with us! We offer an a la cart brunch menu every Sunday from 11:30-3pm, mimosa flights & half price bottles of wine $99 and under! What are you waiting for, book your table now!

Popular dishes

Tomato & MozzarellaUS$18.00
stracciatella, bufala mozzarella, balsamic, basil, frico
Charred OctopusUS$19.00
romesco, crispy fingerling potatoes, lemon
Grilled Lamb Chop LollipopsUS$19.00
mint pesto, aged balsamic
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Brussels & BurrataUS$18.00
Prosciutto Di Parma, Fig Balsamic Aioli, Pistachios
Ricotta ToastUS$16.00
fresh ct whipped ricotta, sea salt, fig jam, vino cotto
Mussels PotUS$19.00
fennel & roasted garlic cream, charred ciabatta
Fried MozzarellaUS$15.00
parmesan, marinara
Zia's MeatballsUS$16.00
polenta, marinara, ricotta, pesto
Wood Fired Chicken WingsUS$16.00
garlic parimigiana, calabrian hot sauce, or bbq
Crispy Eggplant NapoleonUS$15.00
marinara, stracciatella cheese
Wood Fired Filet TipsUS$19.50
roasted garlic crema, arugula, crispy onions
Fried CalamariUS$17.00
cherry peppers, marinara, spicy aioli
"Carl Anthony's" Balsamic CalamariUS$19.00
sweet & spicy balsamic, citrus

Salumi & Formaggio

Salumi & Formaggia 3xUS$19.00
Salumi & Formaggia 5xUS$29.00

Salads

Charred Caesar SaladUS$16.00
chopped romaine, garlic croutons, parmigiano, aged balsamic, caesar dressing
Little Gem SaladUS$17.00
local lettuce, avocado, bacon, roasted tomatoes, crispy onions, gorgonzola dressing
Field GreensUS$16.00
cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, grana padano, croutons, creamy roasted garlic dressing
InvernoUS$16.00
local greens, roasted butternut squash, pear, candied walnuts, pickled red onion, gorgonzola dolce, white balsamic vinaigrette
Wood Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00
arugula, farro, goat cheese, heirloom tomato, red onion, toasted hazelnuts, champagne - honey vinaigrette
Side Field GreensUS$7.00
Side CaesarUS$7.00
Side Inverno SaladUS$8.00

Carne e Pesce

Braised Short RibUS$36.00
whipped polenta, "seacoast" mushrooms, barolo braising-jus, gremolata
BranzinoUS$42.00
pan roasted seabass, heirloom tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, roasted peppers, garlic, bistro greens, saba
Chicken ParmigianaUS$26.00
Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella
Chicken ScarparielloUS$28.00
free bird farm chicken, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, italian sausage, sweet & hot peppers, onions, pan-jus
Prime NY Strip*US$39.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, charred broccoli rabe, salsa verde
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Veal PiccataUS$36.00
Sauteed Spinach, Roasted Winter Squash, Lemon White Wine, Capers
Wood Fired SalmonUS$34.00
roasted tomato fregola, zucchini, artichokes, scampi burro fuso
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00

Pizza

Abruzzi PizzaUS$19.50
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Fresh Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Crushed Red Pepper
Burrata PizzaUS$19.00
san marzano, nduja, roasted pepper, red onion, roasted garlic
Classic PizzaUS$18.00
San Marzano, Oregano, Shredded Mozzarella
Fig & ProsciuttoUS$22.00
prosciutto di parma, fig jam, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, arugula, gorgonzola, balsamic
Marco PolloUS$19.00
chicken sausage, roasted garlic, fontina, bufala mozzarella, pickled red onions, basil
MargheritaUS$18.00
San Marzano, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO
Sweet & SpicyUS$19.00
San Marzano, Shredded Mozzarella, Spicy Pepperoni, Mike's Hot Honey
Three Little PigsUS$19.50
San Marzano, Sweet Sausage, Pancetta, Smoked Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano
Veggie PizzaUS$21.00
provolone, roasted red peppers, red onions, eggplant, spinach, basil, roasted garlic
MelanzanaUS$22.00
San Marzano, Crispy Eggplant, Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Parmigiano

Pasta

fresh ricotta, parmigiano

Cacio e PepeUS$24.00
hand made bucatini, black pepper, pecorino
Fettuccine CarbonaraUS$26.00
GarganelliUS$28.00
rock shrimp, nduja, panna, focaccia crumbs
Ricotta GnocchiUS$27.00
Slow braised short rib ragu, stracciatella cheese
Linguine & ClamsUS$26.00
cockles, roasted heirloom tomatoes, garlic, shallots, chili flake, focaccia crumbs
Pappardelle BologneseUS$28.00
fresh ricotta, parmigiano
Rigatoni Alla VodkaUS$25.00
Pancetta, Tomato-Vodka Cream Sauce
Strigoli RusticaUS$30.00

Sides

Gluten Free BunUS$4.00
Side Broccoli RabeUS$10.00
Side Brussel SproutsUS$11.00
Side Hand Cut FriesUS$8.00
Side Hand Cut PotatoesUS$8.00
Side MeatballUS$5.00
Side SpinachUS$8.00
Side PolentaUS$10.00

Desserts

CannoliUS$8.00
Chocolate chip & ricotta filling
Lemon-Blueberry Ricotta CakeUS$13.00
lemon curd, blueberry compote
Marscapone CheesecakeUS$14.00
maple sugar brûlée, whipped cream, graham cracker crumble
Nutella Crunch BarUS$14.00
rich chocolate cake, nutella ganache, hazelnut crunch, vanilla gelato
Peanut Butter BrownieUS$13.00
Flourless chocolate brownie, peanut butter ganache, vanilla bean gelato
Pistachio CakeUS$14.00
italian buttercream, pistachio gelato, amaretto cherries
TiramisuUS$13.00
espresso & kahlua soaked vanilla lady fingers layered with whipped mascarpone cream & cocoa
Torta CioccolatoUS$14.00
rich chocolate cake, salted caramel, vanilla gelato
Panetone Bread PuddingUS$13.00
valrhona chocolate, crème anglaise, hazelnut crunch gelato

Kids Menu

Kids BurgerUS$11.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Brussel SproutsUS$4.00
- Hand Cut PotatoesUS$1.00
- Truffle FriesUS$4.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Kids Cheese PizzaUS$9.00
Kids Grilled ChickenUS$11.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Brussel SproutsUS$4.00
- Hand Cut PotatoesUS$1.00
- Truffle FriesUS$4.00
Kids Mozzarella SticksUS$10.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Brussel SproutsUS$4.00
- Hand Cut PotatoesUS$1.00
- Truffle FriesUS$4.00
Kids PastaUS$11.00
- AlfredoUS$0.00
- BoloUS$3.00
- ButterUS$0.00
- FRADIAVOLOUS$0.00
- Mac & CheeseUS$0.00
- Olive Oil & GarlicUS$0.00
- Red SauceUS$0.00
- VodkaUS$3.00
- PlainUS$0.00
- VodkaUS$0.00
- BologneseUS$0.00
- RigatoniUS$0.00
- LinguiniUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- GnoochiUS$3.00
- Gluten Free PastaUS$3.00
- StrigoliUS$3.00
- GARGANELLIUS$3.00
- PAPPARDELLEUS$3.00
- FETTUCINEUS$3.00
Kids SteakUS$16.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Brussel SproutsUS$4.00
- Hand Cut PotatoesUS$1.00
- Truffle FriesUS$4.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Chicken TendersUS$11.00
- Truffle FriesUS$2.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Hand Cut PotatoesUS$2.00
- Brussel SproutsUS$2.00
- House SaladUS$2.00
- Caesar SaladUS$2.00
- Broccoli RabeeUS$2.00

What 254 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a warm atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "delicious" Italian dishes, such as the mussels appetizer and wood-fired olives. The restaurant is ideal for a leisurely meal with "great service" and a versatile menu.

254 Reviews

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Cindy VIP
Greater Boston30 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great Mother's Day brunch outside and food was warm and prompt. Service was good but not excellent but it was a busy day for the staff I am sure. Brunch was amazing and the fritatta was delicious as the breakfast burger and panini.
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Emma
Tampa6 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The server was very nice and responsive however the food took a while to come out. Half of the plates were great and half were so so. One of the pastas was great (linguine with clams) and the other one was not very good (cacio e pepe bucatini) and we ate less than half. Kind of loud, the server couldn’t hear me at times. Lots of menu options.
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Arthur
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall very very good. Service was great. Noise level on a Wednesday night was very good. No trouble conversing. Entres were pipeing hot but the eggplant app could have been hotter.
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Kevin
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Warmly greeted upon entry. Set us at type of seating I requested. Delivered food on a timely basis, it was warm and fresh. Right amount of customer care not over the top.
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Brian
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Despite a reservation, we had to wait thirty minutes to be seated. The manager stopped by once to tell us five or ten minutes but NEVER stopped at our table. It was two of our birthdays which I mentioned on the reservation and told our waitress but we did not even get a 'happy birthday'. Our bread for the table came after about ten minutes and our waters were never refilled until after the meal. The Rigatoni Bolognese had very little bolognese on it and the Caesar Salad which inexplicably has balsamic dressing on it was not good and should be avoided. The manager never came over. Epic fail and a terrible experience for our birthdays.
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Bob VIP
New York City66 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined outdoors in perfect weather. Our waitress was above and beyond ! The 4 of us particularly enjoyed the bread and dipping olive oil combination, the charred peach salad was excellent! 3 of us added chicken to the salad: wasn’t needed. It was perfect on its own and lots of left overs. Our 4th diner had arugula salad with salmon added-we were jealous. The salmon was cooked perfectly! Highly recommend for a leisurely weekday lunch on the patio with friends and family.
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Kathleen VIP
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was beautifully presented, on time, and was delicious. Our server, Phoebe, was so friendly and efficient, very conscientious. Overall, an excellent dining experience.
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Trina
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food! Good service and a wide variety of choices on the menu. Love the cocktail and cocktail options too!
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Whitney
Exclusive1 review
1.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
From top to bottom we were disappointed. I work near the Shelton location and people rave so when my husband and I had an opportunity for a rare date night we opted for the southbury restaurant (near our home). We arrived and were met by what I assume was a hostess in her first day, she dropped the specials and ignored it, and brought us to a tight table for 2 even though I requested a better space (and they had them free) in my rese. Our server I also think must have been new. She couldn’t answer our questions about the menu and a knife in my husbands foot (thank goodness for boots) . The food was fine but wholly overcooked. The tomato and burrata stole the show… minus some blistered tomatoes you don’t cook that though, sooo it tracks. Cocktail was fine but nothing to write home about. Overall - and overpriced meal.
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LaRue
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks, excellent service, very nice atmosphere. Pizzas are excellent!
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Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 405-6698.

Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury is rated 4.4 stars by 254 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

15 May 2025

May 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury

690 Main St S., Southbury, CT 06488

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Southbury
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matt DeLongis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://markethospitalitygroup.com/southbury/
Phone number
(203) 405-6698

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Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Sunday Brunch

Fried Calamari

Chicken Panini

Chicken Parmigiana

Small Plates

Truffle Parm FriesUS$13.00

Wood Fired OlivesUS$12.00

PancettaUS$16.00

"Seacoast" Mushroom CrostiniUS$16.00

Appetizers

Tomato & MozzarellaUS$18.00

Charred OctopusUS$19.00

Grilled Lamb Chop LollipopsUS$19.00

Brussels & BurrataUS$18.00

Ricotta ToastUS$16.00

Mussels PotUS$19.00

Fried MozzarellaUS$15.00

Zia's MeatballsUS$16.00

Wood Fired Chicken WingsUS$16.00

Crispy Eggplant NapoleonUS$15.00

Wood Fired Filet TipsUS$19.50

Fried CalamariUS$17.00

"Carl Anthony's" Balsamic CalamariUS$19.00

Salumi & Formaggio

Salumi & Formaggia 3xUS$19.00

Salumi & Formaggia 5xUS$29.00

Salads

Charred Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Little Gem SaladUS$17.00

Field GreensUS$16.00

InvernoUS$16.00

Wood Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00

Side Field GreensUS$7.00

Side CaesarUS$7.00

Side Inverno SaladUS$8.00

Carne e Pesce

Braised Short RibUS$36.00

BranzinoUS$42.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$26.00

Chicken ScarparielloUS$28.00

Prime NY Strip*US$39.00

Veal PiccataUS$36.00

Wood Fired SalmonUS$34.00

Pizza

Abruzzi PizzaUS$19.50

Burrata PizzaUS$19.00

Classic PizzaUS$18.00

Fig & ProsciuttoUS$22.00

Marco PolloUS$19.00

MargheritaUS$18.00

Sweet & SpicyUS$19.00

Three Little PigsUS$19.50

Veggie PizzaUS$21.00

MelanzanaUS$22.00

Pasta

Cacio e PepeUS$24.00

Fettuccine CarbonaraUS$26.00

GarganelliUS$28.00

Ricotta GnocchiUS$27.00

Linguine & ClamsUS$26.00

Pappardelle BologneseUS$28.00

Rigatoni Alla VodkaUS$25.00

Strigoli RusticaUS$30.00

Sides

Gluten Free BunUS$4.00

Side Broccoli RabeUS$10.00

Side Brussel SproutsUS$11.00

Side Hand Cut FriesUS$8.00

Side Hand Cut PotatoesUS$8.00

Side MeatballUS$5.00

Side SpinachUS$8.00

Side PolentaUS$10.00

Desserts

CannoliUS$8.00

Lemon-Blueberry Ricotta CakeUS$13.00