From Italy to Australia, with love
Italians love to cook - plain and simple. Food is part of everyday life, shared around the table with family and friends, always using quality ingredients that don’t need much fuss.
Our shelves are lined with authentic Italian products, thoughtfully selected from both imported and local producers who share our commitment to quality, tradition, and the Italian way of living. We focus on products made with exceptional ingredients by passionate, often generational producers whose recipes and methods have been refined over decades.
We’ve brought the ingredients we know and love to Mercato so you can recreate those familiar flavours at home - from nostalgic favourites to everyday essentials. From biscuits and coffee to pasta, sauces, olive oil, vinegar, olives, preserves, and regional specialties, every product on our shelves has been carefully curated because it represents the best of Italian food culture: simple ingredients, made well, and meant to be enjoyed every day.
SALUMERIA + CHEESE BAR
Salumi is a staple of Italian cuisine, and a big part of our Marketplace. At the deli counter, you'll find the meats featured throughout our menu alongside a curated range of traditional and specialty smallgoods sourced from producers who value quality, craftsmanship, and tradition.
Our antipasto range is built around honest food from passionate farmers, cheesemakers, and artisans who care more about quality than cutting corners. These are specialists in their craft, working with patience and pride, often using methods that have been passed down through generations.
Together, our salumi and cheeses celebrate the character, history, and craftsmanship that sit at the heart of Italian food. From delicate prosciutto and spicy sopressa to mortadella, pancetta, and regional favourites, every product is selected for its authenticity and flavour - the kind of ingredients Italians grow up eating and sharing around the table. Cheese is equally important to Italian food culture, with every region offering its own unique identity and specialties. Our cheese bar features more than 50 varieties, from fresh buffalo mozzarella and creamy taleggio to aged Parmigiano Reggiano and pecorino, all sourced from producers who honour the traditions of their region.
Whether you're building an antipasto platter, planning an aperitivo, or making a late-night trip to the fridge, our deli is all about celebrating the very best of Italian produce, made to be enjoyed every day.
SEAFOOD BUTCHER
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Seafood is an integral part of Italian cooking, shaped by the coastal regions where simple, seasonal dishes celebrate the daily catch, from Ligurian stews and Venetian shellfish to Sicilian tuna traditions. In Italy seafood dishes are dictated by what is abundant along the local coastline at that time of year, and we follow the same philosophy at Mercato.
Our dedicated seafood butcher is led by James, our in-house seafood butcher and chef. Drawing on Italy's coastal traditions, James takes a tip-to-tail approach, creating simple, flavour-driven dishes that honour the ingredients. His philosophy is simple: always fresh, as local as possible, sustainably sourced, and guided by seasonality.
Rather than relying on the same varieties year-round, we receive seafood deliveries most days and work with what has been caught at its best. This means our selection is constantly evolving, reflecting the seasons and supporting responsible fishing practices. From whole fish and oysters to specialist items like caviar, James carefully sources and prepares each product with quality and provenance in mind. Whether you're looking for something specific or simply want advice on what's best right now, James is always happy to help or have a chat.
MERCATO MADE
Want to enjoy the taste of Mercato at home? We've made it easy.
Our Mercato Made range brings together the essentials of Italian cooking, prepared by our team with love using ingredients found throughout our marketplace.
From fresh pasta made in house and slow-cooked sauces to our signature pizza dough and aged Parmigiano Reggiano, everything is crafted to help you create authentic Italian meals with minimal fuss and maximum flavour.
Whether you're putting together a quick weeknight dinner or gathering family and friends around the table, our Mercato Made products give you a head start, so you can spend less time preparing and more time enjoying the simple pleasure of good food.
FRESH PRODUCE
For Italians, every meal begins with the produce. Across the country, each region celebrates the seasons in its own way, creating recipes, traditions, and flavours that are deeply connected to the land. From artichokes and asparagus in spring, to tomatoes and peaches in summer, mushrooms and truffles in autumn, and citrus and fennel through winter, every season brings something worth gathering around the table for. We celebrate produce at its seasonal peak, which means you won't always find the same fruit and vegetables year-round. Instead, you'll find what's freshest, most flavourful, and at its very best right now.
At Mercato, we follow the same philosophy. Through our partnership with Produce 4 Chefs, fresh produce is sourced daily from local markets and trusted growers, ensuring our shelves are filled with fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best. By working closely with the people who grow our food, we're able to bring you produce that is fresher, more flavourful, and ready to be enjoyed at home just as Italians have for generations.
