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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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

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 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

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

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

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

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