We went to Mercato last night and I will say the food was excellent and in my personal opinion a bit over priced but it was a special occasion dinner and not as salty as other reviews identified however as this was my first time there, I wasn't impressed to be crammed in like sardines in a bar seating right in front of an open grill. I don't want to be touching the person beside me (who I'm not dining with)when I cut my food. Reservation was book well in advance for a birthday dinner, as indicated on reservation so would of been nice to of had a more intimate dining table. Certainly would of asked to be moved but very busy in there. As well very noisy. The service was ok, nothing to rave about. I understand it was very busy in there but our server didn't exude the wow factor, more like hurry up and order as I'm too busy for you. For the price we paid for dinner, sitting at a bar like setting was not ideal. Will I go back there, not totally sure.