Mercato Italiano Trattoria and Market

Mercato Italiano Trattoria and Market Menu

(502) 690-3200
10640 Meeting St, Prospect, KY 40059

Appetizers

Some people say they could be the star of the show. Choose from Goat Cheese Fritto, Mercato Meatballs, Mussels Italiano, and more.
Bowl of Soup of the Day
$8.00
Classic Tomato Soup served with fresh croutons and Basil.
Cup of Soup of the Day
$5.00
Classic Tomato Soup served with fresh croutons and Basil.
Eggplant Parmesan Stack
$12.00
Fried breaded eggplant, topped with mozzarella, house-made Pomodoro and basil
Fritti Di Mare
$15.00
Flash fried calamari and shrimp, topped with warm olives, caper and Calabrian chilis served with a side of spicy shellfish brodo.
Goat Cheese Fritto
$12.00
Rolled goat cheese, breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served over a bed of basil, parmigiano pesto, house-made truffle honey and topped with pine nuts and sage with toasted bread to share.
Mercato Meatballs
$12.00
Traditional home-style meatballs braised all day in “Sunday gravy” with fresh ricotta and basil chiffonade. Served in a cast iron skillet with warm Italian bread for sharing.
Mussels Alla Calabrese
$14.00
Prince Edward Island mussels steamed over Calabrian njuda pork sausage, garlic, and shallots. Finished with lobster brodo with pickled Italian sweet peppers and basil.
Fried Green Tomato Parmesan
12.00

$Starters & Salads

Try a different kind of salad including Salmon Carpaccio, Panzanella, and Prosciutto or traditional Caesar and Caprese.
Caprese Salad
$13.00
Tomato and buffalo mozzarella with an olive oil and balsamic drizzle.
Prosciutto Salad
$13.00
Arugula wrapped with prosciutto di Parma, topped with confit tomatoes, seasonal fruit, caramelized walnuts with a saba dressing.
1/2 Arugula Salad
$7.00
Arugula tossed with house-made balsamic vinaigrette, topped with peaches, Gorgonzola dolce, candied walnuts and roasted cipollini onions.
Arugula Salad
$13.00
Arugula tossed with house-made balsamic vinaigrette, topped with peaches, Gorgonzola dolce, candied walnuts and roasted cipollini onions.
1/2 Caesar Salad
$6.00
Romaine with parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fried capers, croutons and a garlic Caesar dressing.
Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine with parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fried capers, croutons and a garlic Caesar dressing.
1/2 Local Lettuce
$7.00
Locally-sourced salad greens with goat cheese, roasted grapes, pickled red onions, toasted hazelnuts and a red wine vinaigrette.
Local Lettuce Salad
13.00
Locally-sourced salad greens with goat cheese, roasted grapes, pickled red onions, toasted hazelnuts and a red wine vinaigrette.

$From The Land & Sea

At the center of your meal is a great entree. Choose from our house speciality, Costoletta, a 14 oz bone-in pork chop wrapped in prosciutto, or our new Bistecca plus many others.
Bistecca
$30.00
NY Strip, cooked to order. Served with Gorgonzola mashed potatoes and sauteed asparagus. Topped with a pancetta and onion marmalade and a red wine demi-glace.
Branzino Milanese
$25.00
Pan seared Mediterranean Sea Bass with a light batter (GF) served over a lemon butter caper sauce and roasted sunchokes. Topped with an arugula, herb and fennel salad.
Chicken Roulade
$24.00
Chicken breast stuffed with fresh basil pesto rolled and pan seared. Served with an asparagus and English pea risotto and a chicken demi-glace
Costoletta
$26.00
14 oz. Bone-in pork chop, seared, stuffed with smoked mozzarella, and wrapped with prosciutto di Parma, then oven roasted. Served with polenta and roasted Brussels sprouts.
Salmon Fregola
28.00
Hand-cut salmon filet, pan-seared, and served on a warm fregola pasta salad with carrots, red onions, broccolini, and asparagus tossed in a pear vinaigrette and topped with micro basil

$Grains From Our Hands

Great tasting dishes with a foundation of fresh pasta made daily in-house. Try our pasta of the day or a gluten-free version.
Casarecci Alla Salsiccia
$18.00
Rolled and twisted pasta with house blended sausage, sautéed with broccolini, fennel and crushed red pepper.
Fettucini Con Funghi
$20.00
Wild mushrooms, sautéed, and finished in a mushroom sauce. Served over house-made egg fettuccini and topped with white truffle oil.
Lasagna Bolognese
$18.00
Traditional egg-pasta layered with Bolognese sauce and ricotta cheese. Topped with fresh mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano and basil.
Orecchiette Neri
$16.00
Mercato’s signature pasta dish of bowl-shaped house-made squid ink pasta with shrimp, Calabrian nduja pork sausage and Italian peppers in a shellfish broth.
Short Rib Ravioli
$20.00
Braised short rib ravioli, topped with an oyster mushroom and black truffle cream sauce with a brown butter crumb topping.
Spaghetti E Polpette
$18.00
House-made pasta tossed in pomodoro sauce. Topped with homemade meatballs, parmigiano-reggiano, and basil.
Rigatoni alla Bolognese
$18.00
Rigatoni alla Bolognese, housemade bolognese (meat sauce) and rigatoni topped with Parmesan cheese.
Creamy Basil Pesto
17.00
Fresh radiatore pasta, Basil pesto, cream, blistered cherry tomatoes.

$Pizzetta

Enjoy a crispy single-serving pizza with unique Italian toppings.
Affumata Pizza
$14.00
Individual pizza topped with goat cheese, cippolini onions, arugula, carmelized walnuts, fig vincotto sauce and sliced speck(smoked prosciutto)
Margherita Pizza
$13.00
Individual pizza with pomodoro sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and basil.
Salumi Pizza
$14.00
Individual pizza with pomodoro sauce with soppressata and finocchiona sliced meats, basil and mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Pizza
$14.00
Individual pizza with pomodoro sauce topped with “cup and curl” pepperoni originating from northeast Italy.
Salsiccia Pizza
$14.00
Individual pizza with pomodoro sauce with house-made sausage, basil pesto, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Cheese Pizza
12.00
Individual pizza with pomodoro sauce topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.

$Crave-Able Sides

Add side dishes including broccolini, Brussels sprouts, roasted potatoes, polenta, and risotto.
Broccolini
$8.00
Grilled broccolini, topped with extra virgin olive oil, toasted panko breadcrumbs and crushed almonds.
Brussels Sprouts
$8.00
Roasted Brussels sprouts, with pancetta, balsamic vinegar and topped with crushed caramelized walnuts.
Polenta
$7.00
Creamy Italian “grits” topped with pecorino Romano cheese.
Roasted Beets
$8.00
Beets roasted and tossed in a lemon vinaigrette, served with goat cheese and garnished with toasted hazelnuts.
Seasonal Risotto
7.00
Seasonal Risotto

$Kids Menu

Indulge your kids in an Italian-style meal complete with gluten-free options.
Kids Buttered Noodle (GF avail)
$7.00
Spaghetti noodles with butter
Kids Mac & Cheese (GF avail)
$8.00
American cheese with penne pasta
Kids Spaghetti and Pomodoro (GF avail)
$7.00
Spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce
Kids Spaghetti and Meatball (GF avail)
$10.00
Spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce and a Mercato meatball
Kids Sausage Pizza
$9.00
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
9.00

$Dessert


Cannoli Trio
$9.00
Choice of three sweetened whipped ricotta cheese fillings with powdered sugar: strawberries and cream, red velvet and bananas foster.
Strawberry Panna Cotta
$9.00
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with strawberry sorbet, balsamic marinated strawberries and candied orange zest.
Nonna's Cheesecake
$9.00
Creamy ricotta cheesecake with house made raspberry sauce, whipped cream and seasonal berries
Classic Tiramisu
$8.00
Classic Italian dessert layered with mascarpone whipped cream, espresso dipped ladyfingers.
Chocolate Flourless Torte
$9.00
Homemade dark flour-less chocolate torte with chocolate ganache served with caramel gelato, sea salt and hazelnuts.
Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta
9.00

$Family Take Home Kits


Pizza Take Home Kit for 4
$35.00
Four 6 oz dough balls plus sauce, cheese and 3 toppings of your choice.

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