Mercato
9 expert reviews
“This cash-only BYOB offers “old world” Italian food with peak seasonal ingredients.”
– Time Out
Fodor's
"They keep packing them in. Why? It's the Italian/New American bistro's attention to detail, visible in the exquisite artisanal cheese plate, the perfectly seared scallops." Full review
Zagat
4.5
"“Imaginative” Italian flavors that may have you “licking the plate” and frequent “menu changes to keep you coming back” send a “buzz of electricity” through this cash-only Wash West Italian BYO." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer
2 Bells
"While it lacks the finesse to be extraordinary, it consistently delivers a level of elemental satisfaction, putting good, seasonal ingredients into appealing combinations." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Don't spill the homemade pasta on the rosewood floor."
Where
"A short stroll from Avenue of the Arts, you’ll find this charming, always-bustling BYOB serving market-fresh, creative, Italian-inspired cuisine; entrées change to reflect the season." Full review
The Infatuation
"It’s a classic Italian neighborhood place that serves things like fontina-stuffed meatballs and ricotta gnocchi with short rib ragu - they have much more sidewalk seating than your average BYO." Full review
Frommer's
"This glittering, modern Italian bistro makes every meal feel like a dinner party—only with better short ribs and risotto than you could ever pull off at home." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's cash-only and BYOB at this popular place that's very cozy and usually packed to the gills with a chatty crowd – making it no place for an intimate, romantic meal." Full review