Welcome to Pizzeria Mercato, a cozy restaurant in Carrboro, NC, known for rich flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. With a 4.70-star rating from 590 reviews, we’re proud to offer various amenities for every chocolate lover.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
Hear from our valued guests
Fabulous pizza. Wonderful staff! Must try. :) We stopped in for dinner around 5:35 on Friday evening. The parking is a little tight - there is a huge lot for the breakfast place that is closed after 2PM. They do take reservations. We did not have one but were seated immediately. The service was excellent- every staff member was wonderful. They rotated amongst all the tables and brought food out very, very quickly whenever it was ready. They were all knowledgeable about the wines, the ingredients and readily answered any questions about any dish. The menu has something for everyone. Lots of vegetarian options. The pizza is fantastic. The appetizers were very nice. We tried several different dishes and every one of them was well cooked, flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend!
AMAZING food - the dough is at a “doughier”side, but those trying to avoid gluten should definitely try the chickpea Cecina. The Funghi pizza was sooooo aromatic (triffuleless but truffle-like) SO GOOD. AMAZING service AMAZING vibe! Reccc
Pizzeria Mercato delivers across the board—food, service, and atmosphere. The Anson Mills Farro Piccolo Salad was fresh and vibrant, a perfect opener. The Neapolitan Meatballs were tender and deeply flavorful, and the Salsiccia pizza had that signature Neapolitan crust: airy, charred, and chewy, with perfectly seasoned sausage. Dessert was a knockout—the salted caramel gelato was rich and velvety, while the 2-piece cannoli offered a crisp shell and smooth, lightly sweet filling. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere struck a perfect balance: stylish yet comfortable, with an energy that made the whole experience feel special. A truly memorable meal—can’t wait to go back.
Amazing food - probably the best pizza we have had in the NC area. Highly recommend the basic Margherita pizza to get an idea of the high quality ingredients they use and definitely ask for the chilli oil, which elevates the pizza with a few droplets. Polenta is great and comes with an egg yolk that you mix in leading to extra creaminess in each bite, surrounded by garlicky roasted butter mushrooms. The cacio e pepe style arancini was also amazing and I highly recommend it along with the Winter citrus salad. The cons would be they were extremely busy so the attention from the server was a bit lacking. The tagliatelle was also good, but nothing to write home about. The quantity of pasta for the price was also on the smaller side. My ratings would be Pizza - 9.5 Arancini and Citrus salad - 9 Polenta - 8 Tagliatelle - 7 This is a great place and I would recommend everyone to check this out, given the caveat that you will need to book in advance during evening as they tend to get pretty busy.
Exceptional foods, always. This place should be Michelin Star restaurant! ————— Definitely the best pizza place in Chapel Hill. It was our first visit, took a single bite, and regretted not having come earlier. Crispy, chewy crust with fresh tomato sauce and cheese was a fantastic combination. Garlic bread was great with grilled octopus. Can’t wait for next visit! ——- It was our second visit to try different menus. Gnocchi was really great! Margarita with prosciutto was fantastic again!! Would love to visit everyday :) ——- After multiple visits, we’ve finally become big fans of this place. Our conclusion is that EVERY food in this place, including entree, main dishes (i.e pizza), and even desserts, is absolutely awesome! We thank staff in this place for providing such great foods!!
A Menu Full of Hits at Mercato Few restaurants manage to create a menu where every dish is a standout — Mercato is one of them. The menu changes often, but creativity and quality are their through-line. While their pizzas are incredible, those who explore beyond them will discover some of the best seasonal vegetable dishes you’ll find anywhere in the Triangle and beyond. The staff are warm, attentive, genuinely welcoming, and the kind of team that makes you feel like a regular from your very first visit. It’s my favorite neighborhood pizza spot and one of the best pizzas I’ve had in America. My personal favorite is the off-menu Salami Pie, which I’ll often pair with one of their seasonal pies, and be sure to add a side of buttermilk ranch to dunk your crusts in!
Common questions about Pizzeria Mercato
Pizzeria Mercato is located at 408 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC, United States.
You can reach Pizzeria Mercato by calling +1 919-967-2277.
Pizzeria Mercato has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 590 customer reviews.
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