Mercato

Other Recommended Restaurants: Tradition meets invention at this lively Italian BYOB, popular for pre-theater feasts, special occasions or simple everyday indulgence. Patrons rave about the top-notch staff as well as the seasonal menu that fuses old-world Italian cuisine with modern inspirations. Tantalize taste buds with tender grilled octopus in a basil-lemon vinaigrette or grilled artichoke...

Where to Sit: When the weather's warm, the best tables are along the sidewalk and near the open windows. Stools pulled up to a bar overlooking the open kitchen offer a grand view of the fast-paced action.

Know Before You Go: Mercato's menu changes seasonally, but always features heady olive oils and homemade desserts, including an irresistible torrone topped with vanilla-flavored cherries.

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On the corner of a quiet side street, this petite and pretty box of a bistro caters to both gussied up first-daters and gym-bag-toting Washington West denizens. The...

Mercato is a BYOB focusing on market-fresh, Italian-inspired food. Executive Chef R. Evan Turney's menu for Mercato infuses slow cooking traditions of Old World Italy with an experimental style and bold take on new Italian American cuisine, placing primary importance on using ingredients that are at their peak that day.

A cash-only BYOB, Mercato is an Italian restaurant that serves a farm to table menu and also features gluten-free mains. It serves authentic Italian meals and is popular for its delectable tasting menus. The pyramid pasta is a must try at Mercato. It also arranges for private events, kindly check website for more details.