Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails

I drove 2 hours to meet my best friends for dinner and it was absolutely worth it! The food was amazing — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our waitress, Carolyn, was incredible. She was attentive, kind, and truly made our night special. Great service makes all the difference, and she nailed it. We’ll definitely be back

I hosted a Galentine’s event for 20 women at Mercato Kitchen in Massapequa Park on February 7th. A $100 deposit was paid in advance, and I was told we would have a semi-private patio space. When we arrived, the space was an unsealed outdoor tent — during freezing, windy conditions. Snow was coming in along the sides, and the heaters (placed high above) did little to warm guests seated below. We were told we could not move inside due to reservations. I will say the penne allá vodka was good, and Pam, our server, was attentive and professional throughout the evening. However, winter in New York is not unexpected. If large parties are being booked in an outdoor space — especially after a week of heavy snow — proper preparation should already be in place. The tent should have been sealed and heating positioned effectively to make the space reasonably comfortable. After concerns were raised to management about the conditions, a discount was provided, which we appreciate. That said, accommodations should not have required escalation in the first place. When a higher-up stated, “I can’t control the weather,” that may be true — but preparation and guest placement are within your control. Seating 20 guests in those conditions was not appropriate.

Me and my friends hosted a prepaid private Galentine’s event here and were seated on the “covered” patio in 8-degree weather!!! With wind and snow blowing into the space. The patio was tented, not insulated, and despite additional heaters, me and my guests were freezing — coats stayed on, hands hurt, and I could see my breath while talking. The restaurant later stated that colder weather was forecasted and that extra heaters were ordered, which confirms they knew conditions would be extreme!!!!. When we raised concerns, the manager was dismissive and said he “can’t control the weather,” instead of taking responsibility for seating guests outside in unsafe conditions. Knowing this, it’s hard to understand why a private event was still hosted outdoors in February!!!! When we asked to move inside, we were told it wasn’t possible due to reservations, despite visible open tables. No meaningful alternatives (partial seating, reschedule, or refund) were offered — only a discount after we already been outside for two hours in the cold!!! We booked far in advance and paid ahead, yet were denied an indoor accommodation. While management says they “did their best,” this felt like poor judgment and lack of accountability. A private event should be enjoyable, not physically uncomfortable. In February, this setup is unacceptable. The lack of care from management completely ruined what should have been a special event.

I had a terrible experience here and would not recommend it, especially in the winter. The temperature was –14°, and our group of about 23 people were seated outside on a patio under a tent while it was extremely windy. There was literally snow inside the tent. They refused to let us sit indoors and insisted we stay outside the entire time. There were four heaters placed near the ceiling, which did absolutely nothing since heat rises. We were freezing all night, completely uncomfortable, and it felt unsafe given how cold it was. What made it worse was the lack of concern from the staff. No effort was made to accommodate us or improve the situation until one of my friends finally spoke up. Customers should not have to beg to be treated with basic consideration, especially in extreme weather conditions. This was an unacceptable way to treat paying customers. I will not be returning.

We ordered the “Bolognese” which was served on an oversized plate in the middle of which was an equally opposite obnoxiously undersized portion of papparedelle bolognese. It had a nice flavor while it lasted for a few mere seconds, however I left very hungry and felt cheated for $30.95. The plate was so comically oversized I briefly considered licking it for extra calories, but the waiter assured me the ceramic was not gluten-free and carried an upcharge. By the end I was still hungry, slightly poorer, and convinced the chef’s true masterpiece was the void—both on the plate and in my soul. To say I was embarrassed and we were both disappointed is an understatement.

I Love this place and can't express enough how amazing this restaurant is! The food is absolutely AMAZING! And NEVER DISSSPPOINTS!!! I ENJOY THEIR BRUNCHES LUNCHES DINNER AND MY TWO FAVORITE DESSERTS ARE THE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE AND THE WARM APPLE CRUMB PIE !!! My husband absolutely loves the donuts with all the different sources And let's not even get started with their cocktail selections, so different and so delicious!! I found that The weight staff are very attentive, very informative about the menu and understanding to my special dietary needs, which is very important to me. And I've seen the managers, Jerry and Rob working hard, checking on tables to make sure everyone's happy and very attentive all around. I HIGHLY Recommend you giving it a try, you WILL NOT be disappointed.

If you’re looking for a comfort restaurant, Mercato is the place for you. I go there all the time with my fiancé and it never fails to amaze. The food is always so delicious, the service staff are always so inviting; they make you feel at home, and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. No matter if it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, or even just drinks; you won’t be disappointed with Mercato! What truly sets Mercato apart is the consistency and care that goes into every visit. You can tell the team genuinely takes pride in what they do — from the beautifully prepared dishes to the warm, welcoming atmosphere the moment you walk through the door. It’s the kind of place where you can celebrate a special occasion or just stop in for a cozy, relaxed meal and leave feeling happy you chose it. In a time when great service and quality can be hard to find, Mercato continues to deliver both effortlessly. It’s a neighborhood gem that deserves every bit of support and recognition. Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing food, friendly faces, and an all-around wonderful dining experience!

I can’t express enough how amazing this restaurant is! First off, the food is absolutely AMAZING! Secondly, our waiter Jared was the best! He was extremely friendly, he talked with us, got to know us personally. He offered his suggestions on and was constantly at our side through out the night. Then there’s the manager, Rob he went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. I noticed that he never stopped walking through the restaurant , chatting with the customers and always smiling. He made sure that everyone was happy. The staff also seemed to enjoy Rob as well. I will definitely be coming back in the near future. I recommend you do too, you won’t be disappointed.

This was our first time at Mercato's and it was fantastic! We went there for our anniversary and everyone made us feel so special. The hostess was great and even gave us a special menu that said happy anniversary. We were greeted by a gentleman (maybe the owner) who gave us flutes of champagne and wished us a happy anniversary too! The service was great and so was the food!! They are also aware of food allergies like gluten and even have a separate menu and asked if we had any allergies. We really enjoyed Mercato's and can't wait to come back!

Always a great time at mercado. Have been coming here for over 15 years and keep coming back. Wednesday nights are our favorite for wine down Wednesday. Great $5 glass and 20% off special. So many good food options to choose from. App wise I recommend the buffalo egg rolls, the coconut shrimp, and the mussles. For dinner I always enjoy the Pollo asparagus, chicken milanese, and the short rib with polenta. Service throught the years is always friendly and helpful. Place has a nice chill vibe with an awesome bar and nice outdoor seating area. Overall if your in the massapequa area I highly recommend trying this spot.

Took my husband to trivia night for his birthday and we had a blast! I made a reservation ahead of time as requested to make sure there was a spot for us for trivia. I haven't been back to Mercado in a few years when we arrived and checked in, we were brought to their party room where the trivia was being held. I hadn't seen this room before. The room is pretty large and very modern. I was pleasantly surprised! We ordered the truffle Gorgonzola pasta and of course the marinated skirt steak. Both were delicious and I would order them again! For dessert, we ordered donuts and an espresso martini. The donuts were okay, but I probably wouldn't get them again. The trivia host was great! It was something different than just going out to a regular dinner. I would definitely go back again for dinner and a trivia night!

We purposely came for happy hour oysters and we arrived at 5:00 and they had none left even though it should go to 6:30. Our sever Nicole is extremely sweet and apologized profusely for the fact that there are no oysters We ate out in the 'tent' area because of the happy hour and we were the only ones there The $25 triple app is really disappointing. The spinach dip came in a tiny ramekin and tasted only like roux yuck. The saving grace goes to the zucchini which are crispy The drinks are delicious and strong but we are still disappointed The rest of our meal came which were ok. The bolognese had an herb flavor that we couldn't figure out that we didn't like but we drowned it in Parmesan so that helped

I've been at Mercato many times. Most of the time, I dined here for a birthday celebration. The food is good and so is the service. The vibe is nice and lively. They have a pretty large seating area and recently expanded the outdoor seating space.

We were so disappointed when our order for take-out food was not good. We ordered a vegetable salad with salmon and a marinated steak salad. The lettuce was brown and the steak was very tuff. We had dined in the restaurant before and were pleased with the food and service. When we called about our take-out they were apologetic and were willing to make us two more salads.

Was able to make a reservation through Open Table which I love. Went to celebrate my friends birthday. They have a separate gluten free menu. The bolognese sauce was absolutely delicious. Very crowded on a Friday night. I would recommend a reservation.

Long Island and its strip mall surprises! I attended my cousin's birthday party here recently and the service really impressed. Our servers handled our large group that took up the entire patio so well. Our waitress took into consideration that I'm vegan and made a suggestion. Honestly, there's perhaps one single dish on the menu, and it's pasta primavera. Not terribly exciting, but it's made just the way I like it with a good amount of vegetables (broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms) and al dente penne. Nothing exciting, but solid. The sangria here is so so good. I wasn't for a second regretting not ordering a good glass of Italian red, either. The patio is spacious and enjoyable in nice weather and I peeped the interior on the way to the restroom, which is also quite inviting as well with booths and well-spaced tables. Nice ambiance that would be good for groups as well as more intimate situations. Great enough for me to want to return for its amazing vegan options alone, though? Nah, not really. Good enough to return with my family and be served a good pasta dish with tons of vegetables? Absolutely. My father really loved it and is always happy to discover new places for the fam in Nassau County, so I have a feeling we'll be returning soon.

My sister had an 18th birthday brunch here with family and a few friends. Ive never been and was excited to try the food because i just love to eat. Inside isnt the biggest but they did have a ton of outdoor heated space you can sit in also. I noticed a full bar and drinks were easily flowing to our table. I didnt take any pictures of the food i was too busy keeping an eye on my sisters boyfriend!!!!! I will say i had some calamari and it was very good, tasty and had a nice crunch to it while keeping the calamari not chewy. I had some mimosa which is not my favorite but it was also good. My order was chocolate chip pancakes, nothing fancy and they came out just as simple as they sound. Not that i didnt like them but it was like i would make at home. The other food looked banging though! My sister got the churros french toast i think it was and that thing looked more my speed. All in all i liked it here, even told my work buddy to hit it for brunch this weekend with his wife.

Bartender was great , made great drinks. All well balanced and she was doing a great job . Calamari was also good and everyone there seemed to be enjoying their time .

I love their happy hour. Came with my friend and got the eggplant capellini which I love! I love this dish and my first time trying it was at Mercato. It's so flavorful and I love the mix of eggplant and thin pasta strands. I also got a white peach sangria which was so delicious and refreshing and served in a huge glass! Perfect place to come and catch up with friends!

Discovered Mercado after we went ignored and felt compelled to leave another nearby establishment. Despite it being busy we were greeted by Dan at the bar with the best cosmo my wife has ever tasted! The bar itself is open with great sight-lines and an a snazzy corian countertop. Food was delicious and generous in portion delivered in a timely fashion. The truffle Gorgonzola was superb and even though I went low brow with the cheeseburger, it was perfectly cooked. Dan was low key, efficient and an excellent host. We'll be back.

Fantastic cocktails and great chicken parm! Attentive and nice wait staff. Thanks!!!

Food it always delicious when we go. I like the variety of choices. You can pick something healthy like the pesto salmon over a nice cucumber tomato salad or indulge in some raviolis. Fresh warm rustic bread and oil always provided to the table. I like they've added some great weekly deals for happy hour or all night long like martini Mondays! We decided to check out music bingo last night for an early v-day dinner. It was super fun to sit and sing while playing bingo. Definitely check out their events.

Hey food lovers! So this is my first time at this place. I only came here because of the proximity to the park where I just did a walk. Ok so this place has ample seating and cool music. The vibe is chill..nothing upscale. Keep in mind Im here on a Sunday so the vibe my change during the week. I ordered the salmon salad which was great. I also ordered the smoked cider margarita but the bartender said they were out of grand manier ( bummer). Someone else ordered a drink and they were out of an ingredient for that order (what kind of cocktail bar is this?). Speaking of the bartender..he's not that friendly. Its possible he's having a bad day because his vibe was not positive at all. The drink he made was just ok. All good tho. ill be sure to reflect it in his tip! Overall I would say use this place as a backup. Ive been in better chain spots than this one...

The innovative menu was incredible! Starting with an incredible lemon ricotta toast as an appetizer that could have brought a tear to my eye to the short ribs and polenta that was simply simple and exquisite. Haven't had a better meal out in years. Capped off by the sweetest and most attendant server, it was truly a meal I'd have again

Still a regular of Mercato. These days I love their short rib & polenta and the flatbreads - specifically the steak & portobello! Very impressive and consistent quality which is so rare these days. They have daily specials for food and drinks. The brunches are excellent and a great deal if your looking for a bottomless option. Although I LOVE their food, I really go for the outdoor seating with heaters. Such a romantic ambiance and top notch service.

5% discount for using cash- different than most restaurants that add in 4% for using credit card. I applaud this restaurant for this twist. Here's the issue. In small print at the bottom of the receipt it says if you want the cash discount ask your server. My hunch is most people are paying cash at full price and not aware of the discount. A little deceptive?

I've been here a few times and the service and food were pretty good. I went last night for dinner with my family. Upon arriving, I asked if we could sit in a booth. There were 3 unoccupied at the time. The booths were very long and could hold up to 6ppl. I understood that we were a party of 4 and the booths were for larger groups. The gentleman at the front told me we couldn't sit there because we weren't a big party, so I understood. But, after about 20 min, I noticed they sat 2 different couples which had a party of 2 at two separate booths. Hmmm.. I thought they said the booths were for parties of 6? Anyway, we proceeded to order calamari and coconut shrimp which were both excellent. The entrees we had were chicken parmigiana and penne vodka sauce. Both of these dishes were great. My husband asked for light sauce and it came out perfectly. We also ordered two dishes of salmon in pesto. Those dishes were just ok.. not very flavorful and I wouldn't order again. For dessert we ordered a brownie sundae which was just ok as well. I will add the waitress was pretty good and the cocktails, although we didn't get last night have been really good in the past.

Was seated quickly on a Friday night in the covered, dimly lit outdoor-ish space with cool music. The cocktails were really good and so was the penne alla vodka. Great portion size and flavor! The service was also friendly and prompt!

Mercato is a super popular restaurant. Please make sure to schedule ahead because this place is busy. Despite that, the service is exceptional. Our waitress continuously checked on us the entire time, which I appreciated! She gave us plenty of time to look over the entire drink menu and food menu which had plenty of options. The food was pretty good! I typically like my pasta a little saucier but the way Mercato made it is probably healthier for me. I highly recommend spending a weekend night here for dinner!

Place is overrated. Food came out cold. After a while waiters are nowhere to be found. Also ,one of my friends found a roach in the bathroom . Safe to safe none of us will be going back .

Had a great lunch here. Pretty slow around 12pm, it got busy around 1pm. The Mussels Mercato sauce (sherry tomato broth) was delicious. There were two big slices of bread soaking in the plate too. Only at dinner time can you get extra bread for extra dipping. The mussels were a good size and there were a lot. The salad was big too, you can ask to split it between two plates. The Buffalo chicken egg rolls were tasty too but the stars were the mussels followed by salad. Good: -Mussels Mercato (plentiful, great sauce) -Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls (4 half pieces) -Chopped Chicken & Feta (big, can serve 2) Bad: -None

Came here awhile back with family and omg the alla vodka was so good. Nice restaurant and great service. Everyone loved their food. I had been wanting to come here awhile and happy I finally did. Definitely recommend this place.

Food and service were outstanding! Had a great time that evening with friends. Cannot wait to return

Food was great. Went with a party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their meal. Service was good. Claudia, our server, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Will be back to try the other menu items.

This used to be our favorite restaurant. Prices have gone up so much we won't be returning. Lunch specials are long gone. Last time we went, wine was 1/2 price, which we did not receive on our check. I messaged them and got no response.

Came here for my anniversary. The entrance is small and cramped. There were 4 other couples just standing waiting to be seated. We had reservations but it still took us at least 20 minutes to get seated. We had the Buffalo chicken eggrolls that had a lot of flavor. For my main course I had the roasted tomato Cesar that was kind of underwhelming. There were only 4 tomatoes in my dish. My fiancée had the veal chop which tasted very juicy. Overall I would come back but will try another item on the menu.

Went here for my daughter's 18th birthday and my husband's birthday celebration. Brunch was very yummy. We had the artichoke dip, the calamari, and zucchini sticks for appetizers washed down with delicious mimosas and sangrias. Party of 13 ordered and everyone's entree came out perfectly timed so that we could all eat together. I had the avocado toast with goat cheese and cherry tomatoes. Others had the French toast, omelette, chicken panini, and eggs Benedict. No complaints! Our server, Daniel, was on point as was the service. We had plenty of room even after we had to add one person last minute. Definitely will be returning!

Cool place. Playoff Football on movie theatre screens. Waiter danny and bartender katelyn are great.

Mercato has great food and a great atmosphere. Our server Mia was extremely friendly and attentive. She provided excellent service that made our meal even better.

Nice local place for drinks! Stopped by with a friend for some day drinking... we were surprised with the cocktail menu! Defiantly news to go back!

Absolutely fabulous! AMAZING Have all my events here. Engagement party, baby shower, birthdays, BRUNCH! They have special events as well which are perfect for GNO and with a group of friends! Doing a Christmas brunch here with 12 people! We are all SO EXCITED for our fabulous and favorite brunch spot. Peach sangria here we come!

Had a surprise 60th birthday party for the wife at Mercato. They couldn't have been nicer or more professional with the event planning. Everything went smoothly from the beginning. The food was delicious, the service was top notch, and the Patio space was perfect for our group of 40+. Thank you for making my wife's party so special and memorable for her.

We really enjoyed our brunch. The menu options were unique. Portions were a good value. Service was excellent. Food was tasty. Ambiance was lovely. I definitely recommended the donuts for desserts. The expresso martini was delicious.

I just got home from my daughter and son-in-law's wedding shower at Mercato. It was fabulous. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Victor and Jerry saw to our every need. Their customer service is impeccable. We highly recommend Mercato for your private party planning. You will not be disappointed!

Went here for a baby shower and was not impressed. Perhaps when you come for a regular meal and not part of a big group the food and service is better. The appetizer flat bread was served hot but my main meal was cold and it looked like someone threw the few potatoes on it from across the room. Some people who ordered the steak received well done meat and hardly any sauce even though it was supposed to be a medium cook. Drink refills were inconsistent, wait staff spending too much time on their cellphones or chatting together.

After wanting to go here for quite sometime, I finally made it on a Thursday night with my cousin. The experience from start to finish was amazing! Food and service beyond my expectations! For the start of our meal we started with some appetizers. Lobster Mac and Cheese and Sausage and Pepper Flatbread. The lobster mac and cheese was phenomenal! Nice pieces of lobster and it wasn't overly cheesy, but a good balance. Seasoning was great. The sausage and pepper flat bread was great too! Nice flavors and the flatbread was nice and crisp. We shared the main entree, and we were both given a nice side salad. It was a simple salad, but the dressing was yummy. The garlic pesto salmon was superb! Nice pesto flavor and the salmon was cooked perfectly! It was on a bed of cucumbers, tomato and avocado. Excellent marriage of flavors. We still had room for dessert! We shared apple crisp, which was delicious! Service was amazing. I don't remember our waiter's name, but he was on point with everything and very attentive to everything! We would absolutely return to try more of their menu!

Went here tonight . It's one of my favorite restaurants but haven't been here in a little while, probably since the summer. The menu changed some of my favorite dishes are no longer on the menu . I ordered the short rib and polenta which use to be delicious with a lot of flavor and it tasted like nothing. The polenta was watery and unflavored. The meat was just ok , doesn't have the rich flavor it use to. And it wasn't cheap. I can't say I would go back anytime soon. So disappointed .

I'm a fan of Mercato. Been there more times than I count even hosted a party there. But I DO NOT recommend ever going there on a holiday. The service was slow and not attentive at all. We sat for 15 minutes before anyone even came over. It was a two hour brunch for $60 per person. The appetizer portions were smaller than a children's portion. Spinach dip came in a condiments cup. Could barely get 2 drinks in two hours becasue service never came back and checked. The brunch options were ok. But the chicken panini came dry and barely any meat on the sandwich. Very disappointed and wouldn't recommend.

Writing this review on behalf of my wife who went here for a baby shower. What an absolute let down. Food was extremely sub par. The wait staff was extremely lackluster. Ordered a drink and they brought the wrong thing. When I told the waitress, it took her 30 mins to tell me that she'll be out in a few minutes. At this point I helped myself at the bar. Then ordered a white sangria which when it came out consisted of orange and pineapple juice. This is wrong on so many levels. The chicken arrived cold, yet the cheese was melted meaning it spent way too long under a heat lamp. Their outdoor area is ridiculous. I'm aware it's winter and cold is expected but wouldn't you already have the sides weighed down and not wait till a wind storm passes blowing the sides into the dining area to correct the issue. The staff seemed like they weren't communicating with each other. Very disappointing.

I've been here several times and look forward to returning again soon. The food is really tasty and you should plan ahead if you're going at a busy time because the place fills up. There are several seating areas - I've been in the main dining room where the bar is, to another long rectangular room that looks like it could be a private party room, and a nice outdoor section.

Always a good time. Clean food, nice portion and great atmosphere. I was sad they got rid of the prix fix lunch menu but I understand times are challenging

Went with friends for dinner. It is a go to spot for them that they wanted us to try. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty quiet. The decor is nice. Nothing stood out but it was bright and clean. We started with an appetizer of 4 toasts with whipped ricotta, some arugula and drizzled with honey. I had an old fashioned. The drink was good and had a huge square cube of ice. The problem was that when I picked up the ice cube, there was barely anything in the glass. My wife had a salad with grilled salmon which she said was good. I had a burger. It was fine. Not very good but not terrible. Everyone else's meals were fine as well. It wasn't inexpensive, and with the exception of the appetizer, that's the range our meal should have fallen into. Service was decent. We waited a while but I think the server was covering a lot of tables.

Had Valentine's Day brunch here! Such a great place. Their brunch deal is the best! Perfect place to spend Valentine's Day with my boyfriend. We had a great time and amazing service!! Also the dividers separating tables is great not just for covid but for privacy!

Mercato's never fails to deliver and tonight was no exception. We went for the Valentine's Dinner Special. They always have a variety of handcrafted cocktails to choose from. The dinner for two was $99 and consisted of four courses. Choice of soup or salad, appetizer for two, choice of entree and dessert for two. The food was delicious The White Chocolate Strawberry Martini was superb (cocktails were not included with dinner). The Pollo Asparagi is always a good choice. The Surf and Turf was Filet Mignon cooked to perfection and grilled shrimp also delicious. Dessert was not only beautifully presented but sinfully delicious, Nutella mouse and raspberry Gelato served in dark chocolate cups topped with whipped cream. Always a great meal, reasonably priced and super friendly service

I love this place. Food is great, service is fine and it's so nice on the inside. Pretty expensive, so we like to go here for "occasion" meals. Birthday, anniversary, etc. the cocktails are great too!

Another awesome meal at Mercato! The food, and drinks are always to die for! They have a lovely patio which is the perfect private space! O

Excellent brunch! Absolutely delicious apps! We ordered the fried calamari and the buffalo chicken egg rolls and both were excellent ! 2 hours unlimited brunch: 1 app, 1 entree and choice of Bloody Mary, mimosa or red/white sangria for $35 which is a great price ! Food was very fresh and came out incredibly fast! Server was wonderful too! Overall 5 / 5