Every city has its legendary spots that everyone agrees are terrific as well as hidden gems that magically capture the mood of a neighbourhood. Bar Mercurio is such a place. A charming and unpretentious Italian trattoria, this little darling in the Annex has been serving simple Italian fare to professors, politicians and neighbourhood devotés for almost 15 years. A stylish restaurant, Bar Mercurio's allure is as much about the setting as it is about the food. Opened in 1997 by Giuseppe (Joe) Mercurio, this charming and romantic little bijou offers an extensive Italian-inspired menu featuring thin crust wood-fired pizzas, robust soups, sinfully delicious pastas as well as grilled veal chops, steak-frites and a small menu with daily specials. Each dish, from pizza to pappardelle to poussin is prepared by a two-man team in the restaurant's small open-concept kitchen, which sits beside Mercurio's popular marble clad bar, a great spot to perch, people-watch and enjoy a glass of vino from their great Tuscan-heavy wine list.
The cozy wood and chrome bar at the front of Bar Mercurio
Classic, refined, yet unpretentious, Bar Mercurio serves rustic Italian dishes in the heart of the Annex
A chilled glass of Prosecco is the perfect beginning to the evening
A vibrant orange Ranunculus offers a flash of colour on our table for two
Bar Mercurio's Springtime dinner menu
Focaccia topped with roasted tomato
Spicy Vegetable Purée for spreading on the focaccia
Provide Calves Liver and Forest Mushrooms
Bar Mercurio's vintage polished chrome Prosciutto slicer
Sliced Prosciutto with wild arugula
Grilled Wild Boar Chop with beech mushrooms, squash and red pepper
Rigatoni Ragu con signora Francesca’s Bolognese sauce
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