Mercato

1216 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 985-2962

34 Reviews | Write a Review

Best BYO in Philly

05/10/2008 Posted by KathyPhilly

Mercato is the best place to go for a group of 4 or less. We always have a great meal and the menu changes a bit seasonally so that we can always try something new. Try the basil olive oil, the cheese plate and the pumpkin pasta in the fall/winter. Short rib ragu is awesome. All of the fish is extremely fresh...strongly recommend the crispy skin striped bass...so good!!! Very small, very hard to get in at peak dinner time...but worth the wait (while grabbing a drink or two) across the street at newly-expanded Valanni.

Pros: Amazing food, fantastic staff

Cons: Long wait, crowded

Write a review and share your thoughts with others

Editor's Review

Contemporary and cozy, this hot little Italian B.Y.O.B. is a perfect fit for a blind date or an impromtu supper. See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

The no-reservations policy can extend weekend night waits into the hour range. Go early or late--or plan to have a cocktail across the street at the bar of Valanni.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

Parking

Street

Hours

Mon-Thu 5pm-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Sun 5pm-10pm

Dress Code

Casual to dressy

Payment Types

Cash

Recognition for Mercato

2008	Editorial Winner - BYOB Restaurant

Near This Location

1216 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Site Links:

Partner Sites:

Best of Citysearch Restaurants

Welcome to Citysearch!

Also of Interest

Restaurants

Best of Citysearch