Mercatto has pretty much plummeted in my eyes. I considered a 2 star, but it's not quite that bad. I've had a couple of dinners there since my previous reviews and my usual feeling leaving is one of disappointment. The most recent visit was for a friend's birthday. I had the half Cornish hen which was served with cauliflower and spinach. It basically tasted like chicken in gravy with a measly portion of veg. I was still hungry after it and it was not in any way special. The friend across from me got butternut squash pizza which was tasty but cold. The still lovely staff presented the birthday girl with a chocolate mousse thing as a cake substitute at the end which was OK. The desserts in general were underwhelming. In general people I talked to afterwards were not impressed and thought it was overpriced with mediocre food. I don't know if some of this relates to Rob Rossi's departure as executive chef, but I think it will be reserved for wine and cheese nights for me from now on.