Wow. In a city of every type of cuisine and at any hour, Mercato stands out. Ambiance was cozy and warm. Staff was attentive and friendly. The food was the star, from our apps of carpaccio and grilled octopus, to our four pasta choices; and finally the tiramisu and fried risotto balls. This place deserves their accolades. Simple yet complex flavors presented in each item and each course. Try it for yourself!

With zero prior knowledge, and it being picked by a savvy teammate, we went to Mercato last night. I was thrilled to see a Michelin Star rating and all I could think of was the show, The Bear. For some reason I equated this to a magical experience. Mercato did not disappoint, and I'll start with the wait staff. They were attentive and the dishes were fired with great timing, and the staff was properly attentive. A host of Italian standards and some a bit more funky, the menu has lots of options - but not too many. We narrowed it down to the beef carpaccio and the eggplant parm special to start. They served bread with oil loaded with capers, which was a nice touch of difference versus a chain Italian basic. For my main dish, I ordered the malloreddus al sugo di cinghiale (homemade sardinian cavatelli with braised wild boar ragu). Taking a risk, as I'm not one to usually get wild / game meats. The tiny cavatelli were beautiful, the wild boar ragu was dark and subtle. A fresh shredded bit of Parmesan goodness made it pop! I ordered a shareable side of fingerling potatoes which were solid, and not overly salted. For dessert, I ordered a shareable portion of tiramisu, which was gorgeously silken and a perfect treat.

Because of its location, this is a solid choice before seeing a show. Service was friendly and attentive. I got the sense chef is not afraid to experiment. In general, I really enjoyed the flavors. We shared deep-fried artichokes, carpaccio, and fave e cicoria (fava beans with chicory). I would not have ordered fava beans and chicory, but it was well worth the experience. For my main course, I had one of the daily specials, a lamb ragu with pasta. Also, I had a cocktail and a glass of wine. We were a group of three and my share was about $90 including tax and tip. Overall, this was a good value considering price, service, and quality. I would easily return.

I have traveled across the United States, into Italy various locations in Europe and Mercato provided me with a truly delicious experience that will rival and win against the fresh hand crafted dishes made in every other location . walking in to this quaint picturesque eatery reminded me of being in Neumarkt, Italy where the narrow structure has exposed brick walls, simple decorations that looked to be handed down or perhaps never left. soft lighting, and joyful, authentic faces of what reminded me of a family meal, excited to share their stories and love of their craft. We were seatted immediately in front of large windows facing the busy New York neighborhood draped in scaffolding required to support the changes required toll that open to walking traffic outside. a small dish of lentils, capers and olive oil, fresh baked bread, simple but delicious kicked off our meal. The smooth texture and balanced flavors set the tone for what was to be the best meal we enjoyed in New York. All of the pasta was hand made, wide noodles, hand cut gnocchi, and firm spaghetti was absolutely delicious. The spaghetti with rich pomodoro sauce was well balanced and held large slices of sweet aromatic garlic. The linguini fungi was intensely flavorful, truly one of the favorites. Every nibble led me to understand how they achieved their Michelin star. I am not sure why there is not a long line down the block, but I will look forward to traveling back to New York and Mercato as soon as possible. Do not let the opportunity pass you by.

I reserved for 4 at 5:30 on a Saturday. There was plenty of space. More people came in for a later dinner. The decor is cute and comfortable. It'd be a nice date spot. We got the Sauvignon blanc which was good. I tried the fettuccine ai funghi and affogato. We all enjoyed the food. Servers were nice.

Good food and service - came here for lunch for the holidays with a group. They can get quite busy here so best to know what you want especially with a big group. Menu: plenty of options to select from - there is something for everyone. The homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta was nice and light but filling given we were all going to eat again in a couple of hours. Everyone enjoyed their dishes - including the fettucine with wild mushrooms, homemade, spaghetti, gnocchi, and grilled salmon. portions may look small but they are filling. Nice space for groups in the back and glad they were able to accommodate same day reservation for lunch. Will definitely come back to try other dishes..

I ordered the Linguine AI Frutti DI MARE. It had mussels,Calamari,shrimp,and clams, with a spicy tomato sauce. I started off with real Italian bread, unlike the other bread I was served at other restaurants . The bread was delicious, however the capers and oil had no real flavor. The pasta with fish was very good. It was loaded with fish and very tasty. I got extra bread to mop up the sauce at the end. The sauce had a nice fish flavor and was not spicy . It's a small cozy restaurant.

What a quaint restaurant in the Garment District. We had a lunch reservation prior to a Broadway matinee. The interior has a very old European vibe. Service was very professional and attentive. I did think it was odd that they wouldn't serve us the bread until our fourth guest arrived. Al the food was delicious and ingredients fresh. The serving sizes were appropriate for the price point. Four of us ate for $125 before tip, 4 entrees, 1 wine and 1 coffee. We arrived at our reservation time and were qseated at a table by the front window. It was fun watching all the people pass by. We were the first in the restaurant at lunch time but as we sat there were several large parties arrived. There was a plaque on the wall stating it was Michelin rated. Mercator is an easy walk to the Broadway theaters and worth a visit.

Based off the hangings on the wall this place has won some Michelin stars and what I had definitely didn't let down. It looks small looking in from outside but there is seating in the back. The service was friendly and even though we didn't have a reservation on the Saturday they made room for us. The server we had was very knowledgeable and took her time to go over daily specials. The food was so delicious we came here twice on the weekend trip. The first night I decided to order the Spezzatino di Manzo al Primitivo. It was delicious! So juicy and the gravy with it just made the whole dish. My husband said the gnocchi was delicious as well. However the second night I ordered the same dish (creature of habit) and it was nowhere as good as it was the night before. There was barely any gravy which made the meat tough instead of buttery soft. That little blip is not enough to keep me from coming back next time in nyc. 5/5