Cafe Mercato

Name: Cafe Mercato
Address: 7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO, United States, 80230
Telephone: (303) 366-1315
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1173 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Café Mercato, located in Denver, is a modern Italian restaurant, owned and operated by Giancarlo Macchiarella of Locanda del Borgo

Mercato’s light and airy atmosphere and design permeates throughout the modern space. With a large open kitchen and large wine “library”, you will feel right at home sipping on a glass of select wine while watching the chefs create your meal.

The menu at Café Mercato is based on Southern Italian fare with a lighter approach. All of the pastas and sausages are made in-house, as well as gelato and desserts. Enjoy homemade pizza from our over imported from Italy and other selections from our wood-fire grill. Come visit us with your family and friends for our “family-style” specials, happy hour, Bon appétit!

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 366-1315
Website
http://www.cafemercato.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
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Location
7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Area
Cherry Creek
Cross Street
Rampart Way
Parking details
Public Parking
Entertainment
Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Mercato in Denver consistently delights with "excellent food and service." Known for its diverse menu and "best chicken Marsala in Denver," it offers a family-friendly atmosphere with attentive staff. Guests rave about the "wonderful" gelato and gluten-free options. Though some mention price increases, it remains a local favorite.

1,173 Reviews

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Cathy
VIP
Denver
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our visit was New Years Eve so we expected service to be slow… and it was!! Alex, our waitperson did the best she could with the crowded tables and blocked passages. The food was delicious. The crowded restaurant make table-talk hard. Overall, Cafe Mercado is one of our favorites and w’lll continue to visit it.
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Karen
VIP
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had not been to Cafe Mercato recently and we were very happy with our meal. We had a range of entrees and we enjoyed all of them. It was also a fairly quiet setting which is sometimes difficult to find. Friendly staff and terrific meal - I recommend it!
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Gene
Las Vegas
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and a nice selection of wines by the glass. Our waitress was very helpful. We had a lovely evening. Try the chicken parm - excellent!
Cafe MercatoResponded 3 days ago
Thank you, Gene, for your review! We are happy you had a great evening with is. Come back again soon to try some more dishes and wines!
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Shawna
VIP
Miami
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very underwhelming - I ordered the spinach braised rib ravioli and I did not enjoy it at all.
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Mark
VIP
Denver
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cat was amazing and the food was delicious - a wonderful evening!
Cafe MercatoResponded 3 days ago
Thank you, Mark, for your review. We are happy that you had a great experience dining. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.
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Thomas
VIP
Phoenix
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good service, nice environment, never hurried by staff.
Cafe MercatoResponded 3 days ago
Thank you, Thomas, for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your dining experience. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.
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Paul
VIP
Dallas
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Need another waiter. Place was crowded but took an hour to get any food. Meal was great and gelato was 5 star
Cafe MercatoResponded 3 days ago
Paul, thank you for your review. Christmas Eve was a busy night. We are glad you enjoyed your meal and gelato. Come back and see us again soon @ Café Mercato.
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Jeff
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food as always! Wonderful staff - perfect way to start the Holiday.
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Gary
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was average, at best. The Crispy Brussels sprouts were burned, smelled burned, and looked burned. Way overdone. The bread was just plain dull. Hard to believe restaurants can’t find a way to just deliver a nice loaf of soft, warm bread. The Caesar Salad was so utterly and completely uninspired. The lettuce most certainly felt like it was poured out of a bag. The dressing tasted like a mouthful of lemon with each bite. The Lasagna was dry. Overall, an expensive and disappointing first visit.
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Thomas
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great staff and food; always a good experience there. Elevated Italian but the dishes also have an old school element.
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FAQs

Cafe Mercato offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 366-1315.

Cafe Mercato is rated 4.4 stars by 1173 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

2 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7561 E. Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Additional information

Cross Street
Rampart Way
Area
Cherry Creek
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafemercato.com/
Phone number
(303) 366-1315
Catering
Contact us for more information for parties and more!!

Cafe Mercato

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Chicken Milanese

Vegetarian lasagna

Spaghetti

Menu

What 1,173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Mercato offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Mercato restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Mercato currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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