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Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton, Shelton, CT

Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

4.5
4.5
124 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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 124 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

124 Reviews
  1. Ariely’s

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Jon VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  4. Lynne

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Maryann

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service was wonderful. Very enthusiastic waitress. Drinks were on the strong side. Overall a wonderful experience

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  7. Jeanie VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very lively and inviting place. We had the octopus appetizer, the mushroom crostini, and the mussels. All tasted good but we were disappointed in the octopus. There were far more potatoes than the octopus on the plate. Also, at least 10 of the mussels were empty shells. We checked the bottom of the pot but did not find the missing contents of the shells. We informed our server about the mussels and she offered to bring more.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good from the food to the cocktails to the service. We also loved the decor and the ambiance. We can't wait to go again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Service was exceptional!! The meal was delicious and very tasty. We order the 100 Layered Lasagna and the gnocchi with short rib. For dessert the Cannoli and the Pistachio cake. The ambience was very inviting!!

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  10. tracilee

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy atmosphere, thoughtful service, well varied menu, something for everyone. Good sized portions and delicious! Quick attentive service.

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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 124 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 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
  • 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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