Modern Italian
locally sourced × crafted with love and tomatoes
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 oven imported from Italy and other selections from our wood-fire grill. Come visit us with your family and friends! Buon appetito!
Phone
(303)366-1315
Location
7561 East
Academy Blvd.
Denver, CO 80230
Hours
LUNCH
Monday/Saturday
11:30am - 2pm
DINNER
Everyday
5pm - 9pm
Monday/Saturday
11:30am - 2pm
DINNER
Everyday
5pm - 9pm
We will have a rotating wine "library" we will keep updated with our favorite whites, red, and blends. We also have a great selection of beer and cocktails.
Reservations
Book online with OpenTable or give us a call at (303) 366-1315.
*Reservations recommended for any size party.
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$16
Burrata
roasted peppers and arugula, 4 pc. crostini
$16
$16
Meatballs
2 large meatballs in tomato gravy, toasted garlic bread
$16
$16
Crispy Brussel sprouts
honey roasted walnuts, aged balsamic glaze.
$16
$18
Fritto Misto
Calamari, shrimp, zucchini, artichokes, side of spicy marinara
$18
$19
Eggplant Parmigiana
mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, parmesan cheese
$19
Soups & Salads
$9 cup
/
$14 bowl
Tomato bisque
$9 cup
/
$14 bowl
$10 cup
/
$15 bowl
Lentil Soup
$10 cup
/
$15 bowl
$11 cup
/
$15 bowl
Turkey Mushroom soup
$11 cup
/
$15 bowl
$16
Beets and Green apple Salad
Arugula, goat cheese, honey walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
$16
$16
Pear Salad
Butter lettuce, pine nuts, goat cheese, orange champagne vinaigrette
$16
$10
Mixed Greens Salad
tomatoes, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette
$10
$14
Caesar Salad
romaine, fennel, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
$14
$16
Caprese Salad
baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil
$16
$21
Roasted Chicken Salad
Romaine, artichokes, bell peppers, black olives, Gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette
$21
Between the bread
(Choice of mixed greens salad or fries)
$18
Italian grilled cheese
Whole grain bread, fresh mozzarella, Italian ham
$18
$18
Caprese
Baguette, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, heirloom tomato, arugula, balsamic glaze
$18
$20
Chicken Parmigiana sandwich
Baguette, breaded chicken with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
$20
$22
Chicken pesto sandwich
Baguette, grilled chicken cutlet with roasted red pepper, spinach, goat cheese
$22
$20
Meatball panino
Baguette, house meatballs, mozzarella
$20
$21
Italian grinder
Whole wheat bread, house sausage, red bell peppers, caramelized onion, goat cheese
$21
PASTA & RISOTTO
$24
Risotto
roasted salmon, spring vegetables, arugula walnut pesto
$24
$22
Spaghettoni Alla Norma
roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce (alla Norma)
$22
$26
Tagliatelle
with mixed mushrooms, sausage, garlic, white wine, shaved pecorino Toscano
$26
$26
Pappardelle
slow-braised meat sauce
$26
$25
Fusilli
with chicken, basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes
$25
$26
Fettuccine
clams, shrimps, white wine sauce
$26
FISH & MEAT
$24
Seafood Salad
calamari, shrimp, mussels, red bell peppers, capers, olives, mixed greens, spicy lemon herb vinaigrette
$24
$28
*Grilled Salmon
garlic wilted spinach, lemon/caper sauce
$28
$26
Chicken Milanese
arugula, cherry tomatoes, seasonal roasted vegetables
$26
Sides
$6
Bread EVO
$6
$9
Hand cut French fries.
$9
$8
Mashed potatoes
$8
$14
Spaghetti, garlic and oil
$14
$15
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
$15
$6
Tomato sauce
$6
$10
Seasonal roasted vegetables
$10
$9
Garlic wilted spinach
$9
$10
5 oz. grilled chicken
$10
$14
4 oz. grilled salmon
$14
$12
Grilled shrimp
$12
$12
1 link house made sausage.
$12
$12
Garlic bread
$12
Appetizers
$22
Meatballs
3 large in tomato gravy, garlic bread
$22
$16
Crispy Brussels sprouts
honey roasted walnuts, aged balsamic glaze
$16
$24
Fritto Misto
Calamari, shrimp, zucchini, artichokes, side of spicy marinara
$24
$21
Eggplant Parmigiana
mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, parmesan cheese
$21
Good to Share
$21
Chicken wings
wood oven roasted, side of ranch
$21
$23
House breadsticks
with aged prosciutto and burrata
$23
$16
Roasted Red Pepper Crostini
roasted red peppers, arugula, burrata
$16
$16
Brussel Sprout Crostini
brussels, burrata, toasted hazelnuts
$16
$19
Antipasto Misto
$19
$12
Garlic Bread
Served with marinara.
$12
Soups & Salads
$10 cup
/
$16 bowl
Lentil soup
$10 cup
/
$16 bowl
$11 cup
/
$18 bowl
Turkey and Mushroom soup
$11 cup
/
$18 bowl
$9 cup
/
$14 bowl
Tomato bisque
$9 cup
/
$14 bowl
$17
Beet and Green Apple Salad
Arugula, goat cheese, honey walnuts
$17
$18
Pear Salad
goat cheese, butter lettuce, pine nuts, champagne oranges vinaigrette
$18
$13
Mixed Greens Salad
tomatoes, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette
$13
$16
Caesar Salad
romaine, fennel, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
$16
$16
Caprese Salad
heirloom tomato, baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil
$16
Pasta
$24
Spaghettoni
roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce (alla Norma)
$24
$28
Tagliatelle
porcini mushrooms, sausage, garlic, white wine, shaved pecorino Toscano
$28
$28
Pappardelle
slow-braised meat sauce
$28
$27
Mascarpone and Spinach Ravioli
in a creamy pesto sauce
$27
$29
Short Rib Spinach Ravioli
with a cremini mushroom cream sauce
$29
$29
Traditional Meat lasagna
$29
$26
Fusilli with Chicken and Artichokes
in a sun-dried tomato pesto sauce
$26
$29
Fettuccine with Clams and Shrimp
in a garlic white wine sauce
$29
$27
Gnocchi
in a tomato parmesan sauce with roasted eggplant
$27
FISH & MEAT
$28
*Cioppino
shellfish and seafood in spicy tomato broth served with capellini pasta
$28
$24
*Seafood Salad
calamari, shrimp, clams, red bell peppers, capers, olives, mixed greens, spicy lemon/herb vinaigrette
$24
$28
*Fish Trio
Chef s choice of 3 seasonal fish on the wood fire grill, Sicilian herb sauce, seasonal veggies
$28
$30
*Salmon
Lemon butter white wine sauce, roasted potato, sautéed spinach
$30
$26
Grilled House Sausages
bell peppers and caramelized onions with mashed potatoes, broccolini
$26
$32
Chicken Breast Marsala
mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes, garlic broccolini.
$32
with an arugula, fennel, tomato salad. Or spaghetti garlic oil pasta for $4
Chicken Parmesan,
with an arugula, fennel, tomato salad. Or spaghetti garlic oil pasta for $4
$31
$31
$32
Flat Iron Steak
with hand cut french fries and arugula/tomato salad
$32
$33
Mixed Meats
*Chef choice of 3 meats, Port-Dijon mustard sauce, french fries & sautéed spinach
$33
$29
*Wood-fire Grilled Pork Chop
port/demi sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts
$29
PIZZA (12")
$20
Sausage, mushrooms
$20
$21
Pepperoni Gorgonzola
$21
$16
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
$16
$19
Artichoke, caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach
$19
$20
Bianca
Goat cheese, mushrooms, wilted spinach
$20
$23
Prosciutto crudo
arugula, shaved pecorino
$23
SIDES
$6
Bread, oil & balsamic
$6
$8
One (1) Meatball
$8
$9
Hand cut french fries
$9
$8
Mashed potatoes
$8
$15
Spaghetti, garlic and oil
$15
$16
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
$16
$7
Tomato sauce
$7
$14
Seasonal roasted vegetables
$14
$8
Garlic wilted spinach
$8
$10
5 oz. grilled chicken
$10
$15
*4 oz. grilled salmon
$15
$12
Grilled shrimp
$12
$11
One (1) link house made sausage
$11
$13
Side of Fettuccine Alfredo
$13
$20
Parmesan sweet peas risotto
$20
DESSERT
House made gelato
$4
One scoop
$4
$7
Two scoops
$7
$9
Three scoops
$9
$9
Tiramisu
$9
$9
Affogato, shot of espresso over your choice of house made gelato, fresh whipped cream
$9
$9
Molten lava cake with chef's choice gelato
$9
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Varity of premade meals, desserts, sauces and more! Made fresh weekly, stop in and see our selections.
* These items may be served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, sea food, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server if any one in your party has a food allergy.
Locanda Del Borgo
Please visit us at our sister location, Locanda Del Borgo, located at 5575 E. 3rd Ave, Denver CO 80220; phone (303) 388-0282.
At Locanda, you will find genuine traditional Italian recipes with a personal touch, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Locanda's Chef, Giancarlo Macchiarella bases his creations on his 35+ years of experience in the restaurant business.
Their philosophy is to serve free-range and naturally raised farm products whenever possible, and we try to support local farmers as much as we can. Our menu is paired with an Italian-based wine list with international accents, wines from United States, Spain, Australia, Argentina and others.