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| - The vibe, the concept, the fantastic service, and, of course, the food will keep you coming back to Sienna Mercato. The restaurant itself is split into 3 floors, each with its own menu and concept. I have frequented Emporio: A Meatball Joint a few times now and just recently stopped into the rooftop beer garden, Il Tetto. The 2nd floor hosts a charcuterie spot called Mezzo, which I have yet to try.
At Emporio, you will find simple yet delicious apps, salads, and a make-your-own meatball experience. Our favorite items include the olive appetizer, the tomato risotto, Parmesan broccoli, tater tots, and of course, various meatballs. My husband was not a fan of the beef meatballs, mainly because they are purely beef and not a mix of meats like most classic recipes call for. He got it on a hoagie roll and said the sauce and bread were the star, not the meat. That being said, the rest of my family enjoyed the spicy pork and chicken meatballs with a host of sauces. Try the spinach almond pesto for a unique meatball topping or the Tzatziki for some Greek-inspired flair.
They also feature a meatball of the month which is always a unique take on a meatball. For example, for the month of June, it was an asian-glazed meatball served with Fried rice.
They have typicals wines, cocktails, and 30+ beers on tap at Emporio and even more upstairs at Il Tetto. You'll find elevated bar snacks at Il Tetto to munch on while you sample some brews.
The prices are reasonable and I've always had quick service!
Notes on Food Allergies:
I have a ton of food allergies (wheat, soy, shellfish, eggs, apples, zucchini etc... the list goes on). I usually have a lot of trouble eating at trendy restaurants with my family or spouse, but I was pleasantly surprised by the purity of ingredients here at Sienna Mercato. Everything is homemade, the chefs are well aware of all ingredients and I am always given a swift reply as to what menu items I can enjoy. They use dedicated fryers for their tater tots and french fries and they use Canola Oil (Not soy, not peanut! yay!). Always check with your server before ordering because things can change in the restaurant biz, but so far, I have been able to eat delectable fried goods here without worrying about busting out my Epipen or running to the hospital. Thank you, Sienna Mercato!
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