If it weren’t for Taverna Mercatto’s proximity to work, the
ACC, and Roger’s Centre, I wouldn’t have found the spacious restaurant. Their
shaded patio is popular for after work drinks and unlike other Financial
District places, you don’t need to get there before 5pm to secure a table.
Needless to say, I’ve had my fair share of wine at the place.
Whereas it’s an excellent location for liberations, their food
leaves me wanting. Their appetizers aren’t bad and I could make a light meal
from the arancini ($11) and misticanza ($9); the later a spring mix
salad with celery, radish, and an amazing salty aged sherry vinaigrette. The arancini has a nice crispy crust, is
stuffed with provolone cheese, and smothered in a thick spicy tomato sauce.
Although the cheese is melted, the risotto ball could be hotter.
Taverna Mercatto’s pizzas, on the other hand, is a mess.
Like their Eaton Centre location, the margherita ($15) arrives looking
promising – wonderfully thin, golden toasted edges, and a fair amount of
toppings (in this case fior di latte and
basil). However, as soon as you reach to grab a slice the centre barely holds
together and the waterlogged crust is evident. Good luck eating this without a
knife and fork.
Overall mark - 6.5 out of 10
How To Find Them
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 120 Bremner Boulevard
Address: 120 Bremner Boulevard
Website: http://taverna.mercatto.ca/
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
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