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| - A couple of local friends led us to Mercatto. Staff was way friendly, ambiance was nice and up beat, good looking crowd (other than me of course). Not too loud! Sat at a big, rustic table in the middle of the room. Service was attentive all night.
The apps were really good! Grilled lamb ribs with a little potato salad, perfect scallops some excellent salumi and cheese were tops for me, especially the ribs ... and the scallops ... and the, well you get it.
Pasta entrees were the big hit - rabbit ragout especially. We also had a couple of bronzini, a super pork chop and two orders of the halibut. Both the halibut were bone unfortunately dry , which made me suspect they were precooked and held or rewarmed.
Overall, if I was hungry and nearby, I would definitely stop in for small plates and a negroni, or maybe a pizza or pasta. It would not be a destination for me.
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