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 over 25 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 marble topped bar with record player
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 over 25 years
A stylish restaurant, Bar Mercurio's allure is as much about the setting as it is about the food
Bar Mercurio menu of Italian-inspired dishes
Glass of Italian Prosecco
Spicy Cannellini Bean Purée
Warm whole wheat and tomato focaccia
18-Month Aged Pink Peppercorn Piatto di la Rosa di Norcia Prociutto
Calamari ai Ferri: Grilled Calamari with chorizo, cherry tomatoes and balsamico
Mi Terruño Expresión Malbec from Argentina
Each dish, from pizza to pappardelle to cornish hen is prepared by a two-man team in the restaurant's small open-concept kitchen
A Sea Explosion of Squid Ink Chitarra Pasta with mussels, clams, calamari and swordfish
Free Range Cornish Hen with pistachio and smoked scamorza with sautéed mushrooms and puréed beets
Caffe Macchiato
Italian Ricotta Cheesecake with sliced apple
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