Mercato Shelton
Contact
785 Bridgeport Ave.
Shelton CT, 06484
Hours
Mon—Thur:
Kitchen: 11:30am—9:30pm
Bar: Until 11pm
Fri—Sat:
Kitchen: 11:30am—10:30pm
Bar: Until 12:30am
Sun:
Kitchen: 11:30am—9:30pm
Bar: Until 10:30pm
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Ciao!
Opening Friday Nov 22 @ 4pm
We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of our newest Mercato Italian Kitchen, set in the heart of Fountain Square, Shelton. This location represents a step above anything we’ve done before, blending modern elegance with the rich traditions of Italian cuisine that Mercato is known for. The space itself is a gorgeous setting, with refined details and an ambiance designed to elevate your dining experience. Whether you’re here for a special occasion or an evening out, our commitment to quality and passion for Italian flavors will shine through in every dish. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to welcome you to a new level of dining at Mercato.
Mangia!
Mangia!
Lunch/Dinner Menu
small plates
“SEACOAST” MUSHROOM CROSTINI
14
“SEACOAST” MUSHROOM CROSTINI
14
robiola, marsala caramel, toasted ciabatta
Pancetta
gf
14
Pancetta
gf
14
pork belly, apple mostarda, porchetta spice
truffle parmigiano fries
gf/v
12
truffle parmigiano fries
gf/v
12
garlic-parmigiana dipping sauce
wood fired olives
gf/v+
11
wood fired olives
gf/v+
11
balsamic, rosemary, citrus
Antipasto
BRUSSELS & BURRATA
gf
18
BRUSSELS & BURRATA
gf
18
fig aioli, burrata, prosciutto, pistachios
CARL ANOTHONY’S CALAMARI
19
CARL ANOTHONY’S CALAMARI
19
sweet & spicy balsamic, citrus
CHARRED OCTOPUS
gf
19
CHARRED OCTOPUS
gf
19
romesco, crispy fingerling potatoes, lemon
CRISPY EGGPLANT NAPOLEON
v
15
CRISPY EGGPLANT NAPOLEON
v
15
marinara, stracciatella cheese, balsamic
FRIED CALAMARI
17
FRIED CALAMARI
17
cherry peppers, marinara, spicy aioli
FRIED MOZZARELLA
v
15
FRIED MOZZARELLA
v
15
parmigiano, marinara
GRILLED LAMB CHOP
LOLLIPOPS*gf
19
GRILLED LAMB CHOP
LOLLIPOPS*gf
19
mint pesto, aged balsamic
MUSSELS POT
18
MUSSELS POT
18
fennel & roasted garlic cream, charred ciabatta
RICOTTA TOAST
v
16
RICOTTA TOAST
v
16
whipped ricotta, fig jam, vino cotto
TOMATO & MOZZARELLA
gf/v
18
TOMATO & MOZZARELLA
gf/v
18
stracciatella, bufala mozzarella, balsamic, basil, frico
WOOD-FIRED
CHICKEN WINGSgf
16
WOOD-FIRED
CHICKEN WINGSgf
16
garlic parm, calabrian hot sauce, or bbq
WOOD-FIRED FILET TIPS*
18
WOOD-FIRED FILET TIPS*
18
roasted garlic crema, arugula, crispy onions
ZIA’S MEATBALLS
16
ZIA’S MEATBALLS
16
polenta, marinara, ricotta, pesto
Insalate
CHARRED ROMAINE CAESAR
14
CHARRED ROMAINE CAESAR
14
parmigiano, garlic croutons, aged balsamic, caesar dressing
FIELD GREENS
v
15
FIELD GREENS
v
15
cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, grana padano, croutons, creamy roasted garlic dressing
Inverno
v
16
Inverno
v
16
local greens, farro, roasted butternut squash, candied walnuts, pear, pickled red onion, gorgonzola dolce, white balsamic vinaigrette
LITTLE GEM
16
LITTLE GEM
16
local lettuce, avocado, bacon, roasted tomatoes, charred corn, crispy onions, gorgonzola dressing
Sicilian Arugula
gf/v
16
Sicilian Arugula
gf/v
16
local greens, sicilian oranges, fennel, red onions, castelvetrano olives, toasted pistachios, creamy italian vinaigrette
Add
grilled organic chicken 7
chicken cutlet 8
shrimp 12
salmon* 12
steak* 12
Carne & Pesce
Braised Short Rib
gf
36
Braised Short Rib
gf
36
whipped polenta, "seacoast" mushrooms, barolo braising-jus, gremolata
Branzino
gf
36
Branzino
gf
36
pan roasted seabass, heirloom tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, roasted peppers, garlic, bistro greens, saba
CHICKEN PARMIGIANO
25
CHICKEN PARMIGIANO
25
marinara, mozzarella, spaghetti
CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO
gf
26
CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO
gf
26
free bird farm chicken, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, italian sausage, sweet & hot peppers, onions, pan-jus
PORK CHOP SALTIMBOCCA*
29
PORK CHOP SALTIMBOCCA*
29
prosciutto, fontina, garlicky spinach, whipped polenta, sage demi
prime ny strip*
gf
39
prime ny strip*
gf
39
truffled fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic & bone marrow butter
Wood Fired SALMON*
29
Wood Fired SALMON*
29
butternut squash fregola, broccolini, blood orange agro-dolce
pasta
substitute with gluten free penne 2.50
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
26
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
26
straciatella, toasted pumkin seed
GARGANELLI
28
GARGANELLI
28
rock shrimp, nduja, panna, focaccia crumbs
CACIO E PEPE
v
23
CACIO E PEPE
v
23
bucatini, black pepper, pecorino
WOOD-FIRED
“100 LAYER” LASAGNA26
WOOD-FIRED
“100 LAYER” LASAGNA26
bolognese, béchamel, ricotta, pesto
LINGUINE & CLAMS
26
LINGUINE & CLAMS
26
roasted heirloom tomatoes, white wine, oil & garlic, focaccia crumbs
RICOTTA GNOCCHI
26
RICOTTA GNOCCHI
26
slow braised short rib ragu, stracciatella cheese
PAPPARDELLE RUSTICA
26
PAPPARDELLE RUSTICA
26
chicken sausage, tomato, potato, arugula, roasted garlic, fennel pollen
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
24
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
24
pancetta, tomato-vodka cream sauce
PANINI
served with hand-cut fries
substitute with: truffle fries 2 / field greens salad 2 / caesar salad 2 / gluten free bread 2.50
BURRATA BURGER*
19
BURRATA BURGER*
19
prime blend, arugula, crispy onions, cherry pepper aioli, brioche bun
CAPRESE PANINI
v
18
CAPRESE PANINI
v
18
heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, pesto mayo, fresh baked flatbread
CHICKEN PANINI
19
CHICKEN PANINI
19
grilled chicken, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, red onions, basil aioli, fresh baked flatbread
FILET MIGNON panini*
22
FILET MIGNON panini*
22
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, arugula, garlic parmigiano, crispy onions, fresh baked flatbread
Mortadella Panini
17
Mortadella Panini
17
stracciatella, pistachio, fresh baked flatbread
mangia con le mani!
sides
BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
gf/v+
10
BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
gf/v+
10
BROCCOLI RABE Oil & Garlic
gf/v+
10
BROCCOLI RABE Oil & Garlic
gf/v+
10
Charred corn fregola
v+
9
Charred corn fregola
v+
9
HANDCUT FRIES
gf/v+
8
HANDCUT FRIES
gf/v+
8
Roasted potatoes
gf/v
8
Roasted potatoes
gf/v
8
Brunch
Food
BRUNCH BURGER*
19
BRUNCH BURGER*
19
smoked bacon, provolone, sunny side egg, cherry pepper aioli, brioche bun, served with fries
Brunch Pizza
v
19
Brunch Pizza
v
19
smoked bacon, robiola, mozzarella, sunny-side-up eggs, everything bagel crust
Egg & cheese panini
18
Egg & cheese panini
18
prosciutto, avocado, cherry pepper aioli, brioche
eggs florentine
18
eggs florentine
18
poached egg, sautéed spinach, prosciutto, hollandaise, toasted ciabatta
nutella stuffed
french toast16
nutella stuffed
french toast16
cannoli cream, caramelized banana, crunch
Short Rib in Purgatory
24
Short Rib in Purgatory
24
braised short rib, poached eggs, polenta, spicy pomodoro sauce, parmigiano
WOOD FIRED EGG FRITTATA
v
19
WOOD FIRED EGG FRITTATA
v
19
three organic eggs, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, spinach, potatoes, fontina
Cocktails
BELLINI
12
BELLINI
12
prosecco, peach nectar
CLEMENTINE COSMO
14
CLEMENTINE COSMO
14
vodka, clementine liqueur, lime
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
14
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
14
limoncello, lemon, prosecco
MIMOSA
11
MIMOSA
11
prosecco, orange juice
SANGRIA
13
SANGRIA
13
red berry, white citrus, or seasonal
SUNRISE MARGARITA
14
SUNRISE MARGARITA
14
tequila, fresh lime & orange juice, raspberry liqueur float
Bevi!
Bevi!
drinks
craft cocktails
CALABRIAN CRUSH
14
CALABRIAN CRUSH
14
blanco tequila, chinola passion fruit, lime, calabrian chili agave
COCOMERO
14
COCOMERO
14
cucumber vodka, limoncello, ginger simple, lemon
enzoni
13
enzoni
13
gin, muddled grapes, maraschino bitter bianco, citrus, simple
garden bee
14
garden bee
14
highclere gin, clementine liqueur, wild flower honey, fresh lemon
Italian Bird
14
Italian Bird
14
rum, pineapple, lime, campari, demerara syrup
la dolce vita
14
la dolce vita
14
averna amaro, acid adjusted pineapple, luxardo simple, cherry bitters
la mela
14
la mela
14
honeycrisp vodka, sage simple, limonata, apple cider foam
roman holiday
15
roman holiday
15
bourbon, persimmon honey shrub, citrus, smoked cinnamon bitters
salute!
espresso martini bar
with freshly brewed espresso, kahlua, & absolut vanilla
biscotti
14
biscotti
14
amaretto, rum chata
classico
14
classico
14
add baileys at no charge
Nutella
15
Nutella
15
hazelnut cold foam, shaved chocolate
s’mores
14
s’mores
14
toasted marshmallow, chocolate liqueur
alla nostra!
alla nostra!
Ridi!
Ridi!
desserts
dessert
AFFOGATO
gf
9
vanilla gelato, cocoa nibs, freshly Brewed Espresso Poured Tableside
CANNOLI
6
chocolate chip impastata filling, powdered sugar
GELATO TRIO
gf
11
Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, Honey Fior di Latte 3 Scoops
MARSCAPONE CHEESECAKE
14
maple sugar brûlée, whipped cream, graham cracker crumble
PANETONE BREAD PUDDING
13
valrhona chocolate, crème anglaise, hazelnut crunch gelato
PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE
gf
13
warm flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter ganache, chocolate sauce & vanilla gelato
PISTACHIO CAKE
14
italian buttercream, pistachio gelato, amaretto cherries
SORBET
gf & dairy free
10
Seasonal
TIRAMISU
13
espresso & kahlua soaked vanilla lady fingers, layered with whipped marscapone cream & cocoa
TORTA CIOCCOLATO
14
rich chocolate cake, salted caramel, vanilla gelato
dolce!
dolce!
caffè
Americano
Espresso
Capuccino
latte
tea
AFFOGATO MARTINI
vanilla vodka, kahlua, espresso, vanilla gelato, crushed chocolate covered espresso beans
caffè CORETTO
freshly brewed double espresso, sambuca on side
ESPRESSO MARTINI
vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur
Spiked Espresso
espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon sprinkle
digestivo
Amaro
Averna
montenegro
Nonino
fernet branca
cynar
cordials
orangecello
limoncello
grand mariner
sambuca romana
sambuca romana black
anisette
frangelico
baileys
amoretto disaronno
port
Noval Ruby
taylor thawny 10yr/20yr
cognacs/whiskeys
Courvoisier VSOP
remy vsop
buffalo trace
woodford reserve
whistle pig
grappa
johnnie walker red, black or blue
macallan 12yr/15yr/18yr
glenlevit
basil hayden
blantons
Glenfiddich 12yr/15yr
litchfield cask bourbon
con ghiaccio!
con ghiaccio!
Happy hour
3 – 6 PM | monday – friday
birra
5
peroni
Mercato lager
guinness
vino
6
PINOT GRIGIO
anterra
CHARDONNAY
castle rock
MONTEPULCIANO
fantini
Pinot noir
mon frere
Cabernet
arcaia
cocktails
7
Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz
prosecco, aperol, orange
BLOOD ORANGE MULO
BLOOD ORANGE MULO
blank vodka, blood orange puree, ginger beer
CLEMENTINE COSMO
CLEMENTINE COSMO
vodka, triple sec, fresh lime, clementine
SPICY PALOMA
SPICY PALOMA
house infused tequila, grapefruit juice, agave, lime, fevertree, grapefruit soda
Kid’s Menu
all kid’s meals include a beverage
STRIP STEAK
16
STRIP STEAK
16
served with fries
PLAIN BURGER
11
PLAIN BURGER
11
served with fries
GRILLED CHICKEN
11
GRILLED CHICKEN
11
served with fries
RIGATONI PASTA
11
RIGATONI PASTA
11
choice of red sauce, butter, mac & cheese, bolognese, or vodka sauce
MOZZARELLA STICKS
10
MOZZARELLA STICKS
10
served with fries
CHICKEN TENDERS
11
CHICKEN TENDERS
11
served with fries
Cheese Pizza
9
Cheese Pizza
9
pizza sauce, mozzarella
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your chance of food-borne illness. If you have a food allergy, please speak with the manager or your server. Item selection and prices may vary depending on market availability.