Mercatto is a fairly generic Italian restaurant chain. This outpost in the Financial District is just right for bankers and tourists alike, especially for lunch.
The menu has all the options you would expect--antipasti, pizza, pasta, etc. Did I say pizza?!! Look no further in the menu! 8-10 kinds! The margherita, zucca (with butternut squash and spinach), siciliano and diavola to name a few. I have tried the margherita and zucca. All pizzas here are thin crust (not super thin though). The bread is excellent, the sauce less so. And they use great cheese. I can finish their pizza in about 10-15 minutes but can likely not have anything else on the menu. An honorable mention also for their friendly service with a smile.
Go to Mercatto. Ignore everything but the pizzas. Rinse and repeat. Your tubby self will thank me for the advice.