We are that type of business. You know, the one that cares about quality over quantity, provenance, authenticity and the customer sensory experience rather than the quick interaction. Yeah, it's sort of our thing. This is us because at Mercato, we believe everybody deserves to eat, drink and live better.
As a brand, we aspire to:
Source
The realest ingredients for your Italian table based on provenance, quality and sustainability. We are on a journey to educate ourselves on the producers we represent and engage with, who are the best of their kind and have a story to tell.
Educate
Our management team are in the process of curating a Mercato Made Training and Development Program for our crews. It is outlined to learn the know-how of our South Australian and Italian producers and products and to stay up to date with current and emerging trends so that at the end of the day, they can be the best employees they can be at Mercato, for you.
Our management team are in the process of curating a Mercato Made Training and Development Program for our crews. It is outlined to learn the know-how of our South Australian and Italian producers and products and to stay up to date with current and emerging trends so that at the end of the day, they can be the best employees they can be at Mercato, for you.
Customer Experience
When you visit Mercato in-store or online, you automatically become part of the extended family. No takebacks. Our aim is to keep you at the centre of everything we do to ensure you receive an experience to remember. One that is fueled with Italian entertainment and education.
Culture
We are the true representations of old Italian roots inherited from first-generation migrants, with a mix of Australian culture. We are a family and we have a beating soul. We value Modern Preservation of our unique mix. We will always let that shine through everything we do.
We curate unique, interactive and educational experiences tailored to your vision. Let us bring people together through exceptional food, drink and storytelling. We would love to host you at Mercato.
Our Spaces
Bar Mercato
Available any weekday and Friday - Sunday from 5:30pm for groups of 15-50 guests.
With soaring high ceilings and a ombination of traditional table settings and comfortable booth seating, our dining area combines warmth and character with an open, welcoming feel – designed to bring people together in a
relaxed, vibrant atmosphere.
Perfect for both seated dining and cocktail-style events, the space can be tailored to suit intimate gatherings or larger celebrations, creating an effortless backdrop for long lunches, evening dinners, and special occasions.
Wine Corner
Available any day for groups of 15 - 50 guests. Maximum 22 sit-down | 50 cocktail.
Our Wine Corner offers a warm, inviting space inspired by a true Italian-style wine bar, featuring a curved wooden bar, brass fixtures, marble details, and an atmosphere that transports you to Italy.
Surrounded by an extensive selection of Italian wine the space is both intimate and welcoming providing a relaxed and memorable setting to enjoy great food, wine and company.
Outdoor Alfresco
Available any day for groups of 30 - 120 guests.
Existing offering is based on a cocktail format however if you're wanting to host a sit-down function in the piazza, we'd love to hear from you.
On the corner of Tynte Street and O’Connell Street, framed by soaring curved architectural features, expansive glass walls,
and integrated garden beds, our alfreso has a sense of calm and openness to the space. It offers a striking yet
relaxed outdoor setting that feels connected to the energy of the neighbourhood.
The alfresco can accommodate an outdoor bar and roaming canapé service, making it ideal for cocktail events, casual
celebrations, and gatherings that flow naturally from outside to indoors.
Whole Venue
Available daily from 5:30pm
Minimum Spend: Monday - Thursday, $10,000 | Friday - Sunday, $12,000
All indoor functions exceeding 50 guests will require a whole venue booking. No two parties are the same, so larger events are planned in collaboration with our team.
Please email events@mercato.com.au or fill out the form below to enquire and begin planning your unique experience.
OUR TEAM
Our kitchen begins in the marketplace. Fresh caught seafood, vegetables in season, olive oil and grains all shape what we cook – the same ingredients found in Sicily’s Blue Zone, where food is shared and life is lived well (and long).
Nick Bergin (Executive Chef)
James Brew (Seafood Specialist x Chef)
Chef’s Nick and James take on this ethos when preparing food for our table. They bring their combined 50+ years of creativity, skills and experience to every menu, delivering fresh, thoughtfully curated dishes that celebrate quality produce and seafood. Passionate about bringing people together through food, they create dishes designed to be shared, enjoyed, and remembered.
Please note food and beverage selections are subject
to availability and seasonal changes.
We cater to most dietary requirements.
Mangiare // To Eat
Shared Sit-Down
Set three-course shared menu
$85.00 per person
2 shared starters
2 shared pastas
1 shared mains + 2 sides
Sample Menu
First
Antipasto plate - chef’s selection
Fish crudo, seasonal garnish
Second
Paccheri, pork sausage, Nduja, grana padano
Orecchiette lisce (smooth), broccoli rabe, chilli, pecorino, pangratatto
Third
Beef tagliata (280g sirloin), anchvoy, garlic & butter dressing
Roast Potatoes
Green leaf salad, olive oil, white balsamic
Cocktail
Roaming canape throughout the event | 3 hour service
5 piece, $70.00 per person
7 piece, $90.00 per person
Sample Menu
Cicchetti (small snack), served on grilled sourdough:
- Octopus, salsa verde
- Sardines, pine nut, raisin, agrodolce
- Prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, pickled mushroom
- Mortadella, stracciatella, pickled onions
- Sopressa, pepperoncino, mayo, pickled veg
- Porchetta, salsa verde
- Vitello tonnato - thinly sliced veal, tuna sauce, capers
Other:
- Oyster, Giusti white balsamic, shallot
- Vegetable fritti, aioli
- Zeppole, anchovy, burnt tomato jam
- Pizza al Taglio - Margherita / Salami / Spinach / Chef’s selection
- Arancini - Bolognese / Vegetarian
- Polpette, napoletana sauce
Aperitivo
Aperitivo captures the spirit of the Italian bar – great drinks, generous shared plates, and a vibrant atmosphere designed for gathering, grazing and celebrating.
Curated Antipasto, $40.00 per person
Sample Menu
Oyster, Giusti white balsamic, shallot
Sardines in Soar - Venetian style sardines, raisin, pine nut,
onion, sourdough
Villani Parma prosciutto 16mnth, Mr Cannubi mortadella, parmigiano reggiano, olives, preserved vegetables, sourdough
Drink on arrival?
Campari Spritz, 18pp
Garabaldi, 15pp
Prosecco, 12pp
Additions
Customised your event with these personalised add-ons;
Canape on arrival, $7 per piece
Individually plated/alternate drop, $10 pp
DOLCE // SWEET
Additional course, $12 pp
Cakeage, $5 pp
Tiramisu tray, $12pp
Lobster tail stack, $10pp
Bevande // To Drink
Packages
Drinks packaged:
3 hour service, $65.00pp
5 hour service, $90.00pp
Including:
Wine
Cardinal Prosecco
2025 Montevento Pinot Grigio
2024 Terre Stregate ‘Trama’ Falanghina
2024 Nals Margreid Schiava ‘Pfeffersburger’
2024 Ricasoli Chianti
2023 Feudi Bizantini ‘Terre Dei Rumi’ Montepulciano
Beer
Moretti Lager
Ichnusa Blonde
Peroni Red Ale
Peroni Nastro Mid-Strength
Softs
Coke / Coke Zero / Sprite
San Pellegrino Chinotto / Limonata / Aranciata Rossa / Aranciata
Zuegg Juice - Apple / Orange / Ace
Spirits + cocktails charged on consuption
Additions
Additional hour, $25pp
Extend your drinks package for an addtional hour of celebrations
Premium wine selection, $30pp
After something a little more special? Let Scott, our wine specialist,
curate your Italian wine selection.
How about a drink on arrival?
Campari Spritz, $18pp
Garabadi, $15pp
Prosecco, $12pp
Prosecco magnum, $200 each
Post-meal Amaro, $12pp
Drinks on consumption? We can offer beverage on consumption besed on seelections from our standing bar menu.
*BYO not permitted unless by prior arrangement
MERCATO EXPERIENCE
$195.00 pp
Inspired by Blue Zone living and the Mercato ethos, this immersive experience celebrates exceptional produce, fine Italian wines and genuine connection. Our chefs and specialists bring Mercato to life through engaging demonstrations and curated tastings, showcasing the products and producers we proudly champion.
What’s included:
Arrival drink
Selection of two of the following interactive stations:
- Interacitve pasta making class
- Regional wine tasting
- Cheese and salumi tasting
- Seafood masterclass and how-to
Curated 3-course shared menu
T's & C's
All after hours functions incure the whole venue minimum spend
A non-refundable, 30% deposit is required to secure the booking with the remaining balance due prior to date of the function.
Food and drinks selections are to be finalised no later than 7 days prior to the date of the function. Allergies and dietary requirements are to be provided at this time.
Final numbers to be provided no later than 7 days prior to the date of the function. You will be charged for the final numbers advised 7 days prior.
The venue closes at 11:00pm with the bar to close half an hour before venue closure at 10:30pm
Contact us
events@mercato.com.au
(08) 8337 1808