The staff were almost too attentive! Such personal service, with plenty of choices. There's a grocery deli area and a sit down part. Portions are great, food tastes great. The space is simultaneously cozy and modern. Might be considered a little tight for some.Wheelchair accessibility: Might be tight but all furniture moves easily. Patio space as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Bolognese
Ankit Mittal
Amazing sandwiches and pasta! Very friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Berkay DEMIRKAN
First of all it is not your ordinary restaurant, if you are looking for a fine dining atmosphere, this is not it. It is a cozy and friendly place. the food and service are beyond amazing ?? ?. I can easily say they had one of the best Italian foods I have ever had in my life. From appetizers to main courses and desserts, it was a trip to Itally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timothy Tuskey
We try to dine there once a week and it never gets old!!The food and service is exceptional !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Chop, Fried Calamari, Carbonara, Coconut Shrimp, Penne Bolognese, Greens Gennaro, Strawberry Gelato Parfait, Key Lime Pie, Panna Cotta, Braised Lamb Shank, Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, Caesar Salad, Spicy Chicken and Sausage Sauce, Bruschetta Mediterraneo, Almond Tiramisu', Salmon and Spinach, Chef's Special Paella Valenciana, Mercato, Cannoli, Bruschetta and Mozzarella Stick
subhrendu datta
The food here is just amazing and very satisfying. We have been doing takeout dinners from here for a while and each time we are super satisfied. Their raviolis are great and any risotto they make are amazing too. Beats any Italian place in the area. The dine in space is not great but the food is a class apart.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Rollatine, Braised Lamb Shank, Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, Spicy Chicken and Sausage Sauce, Chef's Special Paella Valenciana
R. T.
Great place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and the hospitality of the owners.With wines being served now, it's probably the perfect spot in Princeton area to leave behind the impersonal chain restaurants and enjoy the great Italian dining NJ is famous for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stanley M.
If you've ever seen the movie BIG NIGHT, this place has the same vibe. Part of me wants to not even review it because I don't want it to get crowded and ruined, but the food is so incredible and the people that work there are the nicest people on earth, so I have to do it. We went there about a month ago and then brought back four friends last night. (Our waitress was, I think, one of the owners--she was so happy and kind.) They all told me that they feared I was overselling it, but once they got there and ate, they were believers! If I could afford it, I'd eat here once a week. The food is--literally--inspiring. It makes me want to learn how to cook. How can people make stuff this good?
lirca indiana King
This is a nice place, is walking distance from home me and my doughter walk around a sit here for their
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Laura Saatsoglou
I went here for the first time Friday for my grandma's birthday and we had a wonderful time. It is a smaller BYOB place that doesn't look like much from the outside but it's beautiful inside. The food was delicious- I loved the calamari, bruschetta (it has really flavorful olives), and the penne bolognese. My boyfriend loved the pollo Montecarlo but the portion was a bit too small for him. The service was really good too. I'm already looking forward to coming back!Parking: Free street parking and free parking lot with a decent amount of spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta Mediterraneo
Chris Young
Had a divine evening with my sweetheart. Had a golden moment where I reflected on how beautiful the world can be, and how lucky I was to be there with my love. Everything was wonderful, from the delicious, authentic, fresh food to the sweet and attentive staff, to the song selection, to the overall ambience. Would highly recommend, especially for a romantic date night.
Super find. Service is very professional, cozy atmosphere, good Italian food, and not too loud. It does get very busy so better to go early.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susanna M.
I've been back three times, and have two reservations with different friends for next week. This place keeps meeting the high criteria I have for fresh, flavorful, inventive, perfectly cooked Italian food. And if you're celebrating a birthday, ask Gina (in advance of the day) to create their tiramisu birthday cake platter with mini cannoli, sfogliatelle, and biscotti. Oh. My. God.
Elaine R.
I almost do not want to review this restaurant, because they are that good. I am Italian and generally do not enjoy Italian food out, but Mercato's is the exception. The restaurant is small, and I don't want to be turned away if there aren't tables available. But in the same breath, who am I to deny them the good business and fortune which they deserve? I give them 3 thumbs up!Fast delivery·Indoor Dining·Romantic atmosphere·Large menu·Cosy atmosphere·Good salad·Creative cuisine·Stylish interior·Great food·Great dessert·Hip atmosphere·Outdoor dining·Large portions
Stacey Walker
What a special little place. The ambience is warm, the food is so fresh and the service is fantastic. We had a delicious lunch of eggplant rolatini, a zuchini appetizer, and a salad. The eggplant was crisp on the outside and the side veg were perfectly cooked. That they serve half bottles of wine is perfect. The coffee was delicious and we only wished we had room for dessert.Vegetarian options: Delicious eggplant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zucchini Croquettes
Trevor P
Best dining atmosphere I've been to in a long time. Food is amazing.Mercato saladShrimp and clam linguiniKid-friendliness: Just ask server for the unofficial kid menu!
The staff were almost too attentive! Such personal service, with plenty of choices. There's a grocery deli area and a sit down part. Portions are great, food tastes great. The space is simultaneously cozy and modern. Might be considered a little tight for some.Wheelchair accessibility: Might be tight but all furniture moves easily. Patio space as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Bolognese
Amazing sandwiches and pasta! Very friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First of all it is not your ordinary restaurant, if you are looking for a fine dining atmosphere, this is not it. It is a cozy and friendly place. the food and service are beyond amazing ?? ?. I can easily say they had one of the best Italian foods I have ever had in my life. From appetizers to main courses and desserts, it was a trip to Itally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We try to dine there once a week and it never gets old!!The food and service is exceptional !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Chop, Fried Calamari, Carbonara, Coconut Shrimp, Penne Bolognese, Greens Gennaro, Strawberry Gelato Parfait, Key Lime Pie, Panna Cotta, Braised Lamb Shank, Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, Caesar Salad, Spicy Chicken and Sausage Sauce, Bruschetta Mediterraneo, Almond Tiramisu', Salmon and Spinach, Chef's Special Paella Valenciana, Mercato, Cannoli, Bruschetta and Mozzarella Stick
The food here is just amazing and very satisfying. We have been doing takeout dinners from here for a while and each time we are super satisfied. Their raviolis are great and any risotto they make are amazing too. Beats any Italian place in the area. The dine in space is not great but the food is a class apart.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Rollatine, Braised Lamb Shank, Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, Spicy Chicken and Sausage Sauce, Chef's Special Paella Valenciana
Great place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and the hospitality of the owners.With wines being served now, it's probably the perfect spot in Princeton area to leave behind the impersonal chain restaurants and enjoy the great Italian dining NJ is famous for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you've ever seen the movie BIG NIGHT, this place has the same vibe. Part of me wants to not even review it because I don't want it to get crowded and ruined, but the food is so incredible and the people that work there are the nicest people on earth, so I have to do it. We went there about a month ago and then brought back four friends last night. (Our waitress was, I think, one of the owners--she was so happy and kind.) They all told me that they feared I was overselling it, but once they got there and ate, they were believers! If I could afford it, I'd eat here once a week. The food is--literally--inspiring. It makes me want to learn how to cook. How can people make stuff this good?
This is a nice place, is walking distance from home me and my doughter walk around a sit here for their
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I went here for the first time Friday for my grandma's birthday and we had a wonderful time. It is a smaller BYOB place that doesn't look like much from the outside but it's beautiful inside. The food was delicious- I loved the calamari, bruschetta (it has really flavorful olives), and the penne bolognese. My boyfriend loved the pollo Montecarlo but the portion was a bit too small for him. The service was really good too. I'm already looking forward to coming back!Parking: Free street parking and free parking lot with a decent amount of spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta Mediterraneo
Had a divine evening with my sweetheart. Had a golden moment where I reflected on how beautiful the world can be, and how lucky I was to be there with my love. Everything was wonderful, from the delicious, authentic, fresh food to the sweet and attentive staff, to the song selection, to the overall ambience. Would highly recommend, especially for a romantic date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Super find. Service is very professional, cozy atmosphere, good Italian food, and not too loud. It does get very busy so better to go early.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been back three times, and have two reservations with different friends for next week. This place keeps meeting the high criteria I have for fresh, flavorful, inventive, perfectly cooked Italian food. And if you're celebrating a birthday, ask Gina (in advance of the day) to create their tiramisu birthday cake platter with mini cannoli, sfogliatelle, and biscotti. Oh. My. God.
I almost do not want to review this restaurant, because they are that good. I am Italian and generally do not enjoy Italian food out, but Mercato's is the exception. The restaurant is small, and I don't want to be turned away if there aren't tables available. But in the same breath, who am I to deny them the good business and fortune which they deserve? I give them 3 thumbs up!Fast delivery·Indoor Dining·Romantic atmosphere·Large menu·Cosy atmosphere·Good salad·Creative cuisine·Stylish interior·Great food·Great dessert·Hip atmosphere·Outdoor dining·Large portions
What a special little place. The ambience is warm, the food is so fresh and the service is fantastic. We had a delicious lunch of eggplant rolatini, a zuchini appetizer, and a salad. The eggplant was crisp on the outside and the side veg were perfectly cooked. That they serve half bottles of wine is perfect. The coffee was delicious and we only wished we had room for dessert.Vegetarian options: Delicious eggplant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zucchini Croquettes
Best dining atmosphere I've been to in a long time. Food is amazing.Mercato saladShrimp and clam linguiniKid-friendliness: Just ask server for the unofficial kid menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5