Il Mercato Ristorante is a classy northern Italian restaurant offering some of the best Italian food in the Halifax area. This restaurant is always a buzz with lively converstaion and laughter. Mercato, meaning marketplace is a great place to come and enjoy some great Italian food. One of the reasons this restaurant is so popular is because of the amazing service. Even before ordering drinks, the servers give you a plate of radiant olive oil and a basket of bread. Even your wine glass will be topped off before you have time to realize it. A large, marvelously kept display at the front of the restaurant offers a selection of antipasti. Northern Italian fare includes grilled homemade sausage with roasted sweet peppers and polenta and everything is served hot and fresh.


Open Hours
Monday to Saturday: 11am-11pm

avg cost: $15 CDN
wheelchair accessible