Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Canton

110 Albany Turnpike #500, Canton
(860) 421-0210

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Fried Calamari with Spicy Cherry Pepper
Carl Anthony's Balsamic Calamari
Little Gem Salad with Salmon
Wood Roasted Scallops
Pork Chop Saltimbocca
Chicken Scarpariello
Chocolate Layer Cake
Eggnog Bread Pudding
Bread and Olive Oil
Side Corn Fregola

Menu

Small Plates
Wood Fired Olives
balsamic, rosemary, citrus
Charred Cauliflower Appetizer
greek yougurt, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onion, mint
Truffle Parm Fries
garlic-parmesan dipping sauce
Roasted Butternut Squash Caponata
robiola, toasted fett'unta bread
Gluten Free Bread

Appetizers
"Carl Anthony's" Balsamic Calamari
sweet & spicy balsamic, citrus
Charred Spanish Octopus
romesco, crispy fingerling potatoes, lemon aioli
Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops
mint pesto, aged balsamic
Crispy Brussels & Burrata
Prosciutto Di Parma, Fig Balsamic Aioli, Pistachios
Ricotta Toast
fresh ct whipped ricotta, sea salt, fig jam, vino cotto
P.E.I. Mussels
white wine, fennel, red onion, roasted garlic parmigiana cream sauce, charred ciabatta
Mozzarella Sticks
parmesan, marinara
Meatball Toast
ricotta, marinara, pesto, ciabatta bread
Wood Fired Chicken Wings
garlic parimigiana, house hot sauce, or bbq, gorgonzola dipping sauce
Crispy Eggplant Napoleon
marinara, stracciatella cheese
Wood Fired Filet Tips
roasted garlic crema, arugula, crispy onions
Crispy Fried Calamari
cherry peppers, marinara, spicy cherry pepper aioli

Salumi & Formaggio
Salumi & Formaggia 5x

Soup & Salad
Escarole & Bean Soup
parmigiana, crusty bread
Mixed Field Greens
Cherry Tomato, Red Onions, Olives, Cucumber, Shaved Parm, Croutons, Creamy Garlic Dressing
Charred Caesar Salad
shaved parmigiano, garlic croutons, aged balsamic, caesar dressing
Little Gem Salad
local lettuce, avocado, bacon, roasted roasted tomatoes, crispy onions, gorgonzola dressing
Inverno Salad
arugula, organic farro, butternut, squash, apple, red onions, pomegranate, gorgonzola dolce, candied pecans, balsamic
Sicilian Arugula
local greens, Sicilian oranges, fennel, red onions, castelvetrano olives, toasted pistachios, creamy Italian vinaigrette

Carne e Pesce
Angus NY Strip
mascarpone whipped potatoes, charred asparagus, roasted garlic & bone marrow butter
Chicken Parmesan
Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella
Pork Chop Saltimbocca
heritage pork chop, prosciutto, fontina, mascarpone whipped potatoes, garlicky sauteed spinach, white wine sage demi
Veal Milanese
Lightly breaded pan fried cutlet, local greens salad, burrata, roasted peppers, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, red wine vinaigrette, shaved parmagiano
Chicken Scarpariello
organic half chicken, fingerling potatoes, italian sausage, hot & sweet peppers, broccoli rabe
Pan Roasted Salmon
root vegetable fregola, winter greens, pomegranate vinaigrette

Pizza
Classic Pizza
San Marzano, Oregano, Shredded Mozzarella
Margherita
San Marzano, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO
Sweet & Spicy
San Marzano, Shredded Mozzarella, Spicy Pepperoni, Mike's Hot Honey
Three Little Pigs
San Marzano, Sweet Sausage, Pancetta, Smoked Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano
Pizzaiolo
San marzano, braised beef short rib, burrata, roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, oregano
Get Figgy with It Pie
fig jam, fresh ricotta, arugula, mozzarella, arugula, parmigiano
Abruzzi Pizza
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Fresh Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Crushed Red Pepper
Quattro Fromaggi
Fresh mozz, smoked mozz, pecorino, ricotta
Truffled Pizza
Fontina, Robiola, Shaved Parm, Arugula, Black Truffle Emulsion, Cracked Black Pepper
Veggie Pizza
smoked mozzarela, basil, roasted red peppers, red onion, eggplant, spinach, roasted garlic

Pasta
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Pancetta, Tomato-Vodka Cream Sauce
Spaghetti Alla Chitarra
shrimp, roasted fennel & garlic, spicy pomodoro sauce
Gnocchi
Slow braised short rib ragu, stracciatella cheese
Linguine & Clams
cockles, roasted heirloom tomatoes, garlic, shallots, chili flake, focaccia crumbs
Wood Fired "100 Layer" Lasagna
bolognese, bechemel, ricotta, pesto
Wood Fired Rigatoni Bolognese
san marzano, local ricotta, parmigiano
Cacio e Pepe
spaghetti, cauliflower, black pepper, pecorino
Lobster Ravioli
roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, truffle fonduta, focaccia crumbs
Cavatelli
nduja sausage, broccoli rabe, pepperonata, pamigiana

Hand Held
Burrata Burger
Baby Arugula, Crispy Onion, Burrata, Cherry Pepper Aioli, Brioche Bun
Caprese Panini
Sliced Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Pesto Mayo
Chicken Panini
murray's farm grilled chicken, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, red onion, basil aioli, ciabatta
Grilled Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich
Garlic Parmesan Sauce, Tomatoes, Crispy Onions, Baby Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, House Made Sourdough
Smoked Salmon Panini
Avocado, Robiola, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato, Arugula, Pesto Mayo

Sides
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Side Broccoli Rabe
Side Brussel Sprouts
Side Hand Cut Fries
Side Roasted Cauliflower
Gluten Free Bun
Side Meatball

Desserts
Cannoli
Chocolate chip & ricotta filling
Olive Oil Cake
Seasons best strawberry compote, lemon curd, oat crumble, vanilla gelato
PB Brownie
Flourless chocolate brownie, peanut butter ganache, vanilla bean gelato
Tiramisu
Espresso & Kahlua Soaked vanilla lady fingers layered with whipped mascarpone cream & cocoa
Chocolate Layer Cake
Layers of Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Topped With Chocolate Pearls, Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate Crunchies and Vanilla Gelato
Maple Marscapone Cheesecake
Warm Apple Bread Pudding

Kids Menu
Chicken Tenders
Kids Burger
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Grilled Chicken
Kids Mozzarella Sticks
Kids Pasta
Kids Steak
Kids Mac&Cheese

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Recent Reviews

We've been to Mercato before, but going on Valentine's Day was the best yet. The specials were delicious, especially the black squid linguine with lobster. The tables were set beautifully, and the service went above and beyond. It really made the night special.
February 2026
Our first time. WOW, what a nice surprise. The service was polite and friendly. The cocktails were creative. We just ordered small plates and each one came out prepared to perfection! We cannot wait to go back! Its a must stop!
February 2026
Made a reservation here for my husband and I a little after 5 on a Friday and saw on their website they had happy hour so we were excited that we were going at that time as we never go to happy hour. When we got there they put us alone in the back room which was freezing. I realized they didn't give us a happy hour menu so I inquired with our waitress and she said you have to sit at a high top or the bar if you want to do happy hour so she went to go check to see if there...
January 2026

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Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Canton

110 Albany Turnpike #500, Canton, CT 06019
(860) 421-0210