We love to come to Mercato for special occasion dinners or lunches where you just need something you know will be good!
This location is super hip and trendy inside, nice decor and ambiance. The service is great and they can definitely accommodate smaller groups or kids, just make sure you make dinner resos far in advanced!
Some notable dishes: the Bisteka is TO DIE FOR!!! Such a great flame grilled steak on the bone!! The fish is great. I've had a few pastas and they're all delicious, generous sizes, can't go wrong with any of them. The veggie sides are good as well, especially like the Brussels and asparagus. Their bread is AMAZIIIIING!! I dream about their perfect focaccia with olive oil and balsamic for dipping. Cappuccino is ok, typical for an Italian resto. Tiramisu is delicious!
Everything is family style so don't bother coming if you're group is shy of sharing. We had a couple with us once who refused to share with even eachother (uh, why??) and they didn't enjoy themselves much.
I don't see how anyone can give this place one star, you obviously don't like food.