MERCATO Itlalian Restaurant Charleston

Mercato Menu

ANTIPASTI INSALATE e ZUPPE

Bruschetta Assortita
tomato and gaeta olives, eggplant caponata, chickpeas and pecorino cheese
6.95

Crispy Risotto Fritters
prosciutto, mozzarella and porcini mushrooms
7.95

Beef Carpaccio
Wagyu beef served raw with lemon-garlic aioli, arugula, roasted peppers and crostini
9.95

Crispy Fried Calamari
spicy tomato remoulade sauce
9.95

Mercato Cheese Plate
selection of three cheeses with traditional accompaniments
9.95

Antipasti Platter
artisinal salumi, burrata cheese, roasted marinated vegetables, olives and condiments
13.95

Tuscan White Bean Soup
wild mushroom truffle butter
5.95

Seasonal Soup of the Day
6.50

Mercato Spring Salad
cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, fennel, and balsamic vinaigrette
6.95

Arugula and Chicory Salad
green apples, gorgonzola, walnuts and honey vinaigrette
8.95

Caesar Salad
crisp romaine, garlic croutons and parmesan cheese
7.95

Caprese Salad
housemade mozzarella, tomatoes, sweet basil and pesto
7.95

GRILLED PIZZA PASTA & RISOTTO

Bianca
ricotta, fontina, and housemade mozzarella cheese
9.95

Margherita
san marzano tomato, mozzarella and sweet basil
9.95

Pepperoni
fontina cheese, Sicilian oregano and mozzarella
11.95

Prosciutto and Arugula
with tomato and mozzarella
11.95

Spicy Sausage
caramelized onions, tomato, fontina cheese
11.95

Tagliatelle Bolognese
classic hearty veal meat sauce
15.95

Spaghetti and Housemade Meatballs
slow braised and simmered meatballs, marinara and parmesan cheese
15.95

Spaghetti Carbonara
pancetta, egg, black pepper and parmesan reggiano
13.95

Linguini Scampi
local shrimp sautéed with fresh chilis and parsley
16.95

Linguini and Clams
in a light white clam sauce
16.95

Fettuccine Alfredo
in a garlic and parmesan cream sauce
13.95

Fettuccine Pesto
grilled chicken and broccoli rabe
16.95

Housemade Lasagna
sausage, ricotta, asiago, mozzarella and marinara
14.95

Wild Mushroom Risotto
mascarpone cheese and white truffle oil
14.95

Potato Gnocchi
slow braised short rib, cipollini onions and oven dried sweet tomato
16.95

PIATTI CLASSICO CASA PIATTI

Chicken Picatta
sautéed with capers, lemon and white wine
15.95

Chicken Parmesan
housemade mozzarella and marinara
16.95

Chicken Saltimbocca
sautéed chicken filets wrapped in prosciutto with sage in a classic veal sauce
16.95

Veal Scallopine
lemon, prosciutto, capers and sage
18.95

Veal Marsala
sautéed with mushrooms, marsala wine, caramelized onions and veal sauce
18.95

Veal Parmesan
housemade mozzarella and marinara
17.95


~ All of the above served with a side of spaghetti tossed in garlic and olive oil ~

Grilled Swordfish
slow simmered white beans, sundried tomato, olives, capers,
and arugula
21.95

Fresh Local Fish of the Day
market

Pork Osso Bucco
braised pork shank with Anson Mills creamy polenta, citrus gremolata and rosemary pork sauce
22.95

Slow Braised Short Ribs
with crispy olive oil crushed potatoes
24.95

Tuscan Grilled NY Strip
pancetta braised brussel sprouts and parmesan mashed potatoes
27.95

CONTORNI PIATTI DEL GIORNO

Parmesan mashed potatoes
2.95

Crispy Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes
2.95

Spaghetti with olive oil
2.95

Creamy polenta
2.95

Pancetta braised brussel
3.95

Sauteed broccoli rabe
3.95

Simmered Canellini beans
3.95

Braised greens
3.95

MEATBALL MONDAYS
slow braised meatballs, parmesan cheese and grilled garlic bread
12.95

TUESDAY
brick grilled 1/2 chicken with parmesan mashed potatoes
15.95

WEDNESDAY
orechiette pasta with housemade sausage, broccoli rabe,
corona beans and pecorino cheese
15.95

THURSDAY
chicken cacciatore, braised Ashley's Farms Chicken stewed with tomato, mushrooms and peppers
16.95

FRIDAY
grilled salmon with broccoli rabe, hazelnuts and golden raisin-caper brown butter
21.95

SATURDAY
slow braised berkshire pork shoulder with Anson mills creamy polenta and braised greens
19.95