Il Mercato

$$ • Italian, Vegetarian

Hours:
1595 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
(902) 832-4531

About Il Mercato

Il Mercato offers a delightful dining experience with excellent service and a great atmosphere, especially on the patio. The menu features a variety of delicious Italian dishes, including gluten-free pasta options and tempting items like lasagna, spaghettini bolognese, and pork tenderloin. Customers have described the food as very delicious and fresh, with many enjoying appetizers and main meals like the parmesan chicken, fettuccine pasta, and the Italian Seafood Zuppa. The restaurant is known for its consistently high-quality food and exceptional service, making it a popular choice for business meetings, celebrations, and family gatherings. The atmosphere is welcoming, with an upbeat buzz, though it can be a little noisy at times. Many consider it an affordable option with good quality. Some guests have experienced issues with service, describing it as hurried and inattentive, with repeated requests for water, large menus taking up space, and pasta served without spoons. Despite these mixed reviews, the restaurant remains highly recommended, especially for its great dessert and coffee options, alongside complimentary bread. The place has a lively vibe and is praised for its outstanding Italian meals, from antipasti to desserts like Zuccotto, with friendly and professional staff. It can be busy and difficult to hear conversations at peak times, but overall, it offers a memorable and enjoyable dining experience.

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Il Mercato Reviews

4.6
337 ratings
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4.8
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Tonight myself and 2 friends went to IlMercato for an early dinner. 2 of us took a seat at about 4:45 my last friend arrived at about 5-5:10. Our server was wonderful. We ordered drinks, our mains plus dessert/coffee which if you’ve ever been it’s not cheep. The manager Michelle however was very rude to us. At about 6:00 she came and cleared our table and asked if our bills were separate. We felt her rushing us as we chatted. About 10 mins later our server can to take our...read full review

It was a wonderful meal and Emily’s service was great. We arrived on the tail end of a busy evening but it didn’t impact us at all. We appreciated being seated on the patio( and the blankets when it cooled down). The mussels, halibut, salmon and birthday zucatto were exceptional. Thanks!

We could not find fault with any part of the experience of our first visit to this incredible restaurant. The service was top notch, the atmosphere was pleasant and the food...oh the food! Every bite was perfect and delicious! From the risotto calls to the scallops to the ravioli ...and then they brought out the dessert! Wow! If you haven't been - go!

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Monday 11AM - 10PM
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday Closed
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