Taverna Mercatto

Excellent lunch experience, very busy and loud (I think especially because it's the holiday season) but the service was still very attentive!

We enjoyed it. A bit pricey for what we had $30 for a glass of wine. Very crowded and loud. Of course, this was on a Leafs' game night, so, understandable.

Good for the most part. Spent $300 for two of us, but Hostess ruined experience as the first words after checking in our reservation was, "You have an hour and a half...!" That was terrible and not a way to welcome guests!

Great food and vibe! Our waiter Dennis was super ! Loved the pizza , light and fluffy crust, delicious toppings.

Great vibes and really enjoyable food overall! The pizza and farro/shrimp salads had lovely flavor, though they were a bit spicier than expected. One small note — I totally understand an upcharge for a gluten-free pizza crust, but $5 feels a bit steep, especially for guests who need it due to allergies. It doesn't feel like the most welcoming invitation to return, which is a shame because there's a lot to enjoy here.

Service was friendly and timely. Food was delicious and we unknowingly timed our arrival during happy hour. Great place to dine before heading to a nearby event.

This restaurant fownst appear to know what it wants to be. Its decorated Italian, sort of. But still has small TVS with sports on. The night we were there there was 80s pop/rock playing. The tables were wobbly and the food could have come out of a box and did not feel authentic at all. It's in a great location between the Rogers center and Scotiabank Arena, and close to lots of hotels with reasonable prices for downtown Toronto. So depends what you like or what your looking for. I was hoping for more.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Goto restaurant prior to a concert or sporting event at Scotiabank center. Great pasta and pizza was tasty. Looking to try some of the appetizers as they looked good too. Portion size is just right. And lots of beers, European ones on tap.

My daughter and I came for a pre Raptor game dinner was supper fast service and food was awesome

It was a positive experience! They did not try to rush us out to get another seating before the game.

Food was amazing. Took awhile for the main course to arrive after our appetizer, but we'll worth the wait.
The service wasn't outstanding, just ok.
Overall, would definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We came to celebrate our nice sweet 15th.we came with all of family and was our first time, the birthday girl wanted pasta I googled and the reviews of this restaurant call my attention . We loved it the staff were amazing , we felt very cozy and very welcome.
We were 14 people and all loved the food it was delicious and our server Fernando amazing he took care so well of all of us.
He did a beautiful little birthday desert to our nice.
I will recommend this restaurant because the quality and freshness of the food went over my expectations.
Fernando we will be back because his attention made our night .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not my 1st visit, food quality definitely not what it was 2 years ago. We'd made plans to order appetizers and cocktails until we couldn't fit in anymore. Crab fritters were so fishy they were in-edible. Beet salad was overpoweringly sweet. Mercatto Bread - basil pesto and grana padano was great, polpete was as well. We decided not to order anything else. Went to e11even instead.

Lovely experience blending a comfortable but luxurious feel. The food was outstanding and the open air kitchen wafts the delicious scents of the food coming together. Very comfortable seating. The staff was lovely. I wish the wine prices were a little more reasonable. I realize it is downtown but still couldn't help but feel there is a better balance to be had. That being said I will of course be back again.

This was my first time here but it won't be my last! The food was excellent and our server did an awesome job at engaging with us to help our choices.