Il Mercato
Lisbon
At a glance
Located in the tranquil Pateo Bagatela, Il Mercato offers a unique culinary concept in Lisbon, combining the elements of a restaurant with an Italian market. This venue provides an inviting getaway from city life where guests can enjoy both a meal and shop for high-quality Italian products under one roof. The restaurant emphasizes authenticity, with a menu that highlights fresh, organic pasta dishes and a carefully curated selection of Italian cheeses, meats, and other gourmet products.
The atmosphere at Il Mercato is sophisticated yet accessible, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal with family or friends. It offers a delightful mix of dining and shopping experiences, centered around the rich diversity of Italian culinary traditions. Whether choosing to dine in or take premium goods home, guests are treated to a gastronomic experience that brings the flavors and aromas of Italy to Lisbon.
The interior market allows patrons to explore a variety of products, from freshly made pasta and artisanal cheeses to cured meats and wines from both Italian and Portuguese vineyards. This commitment to authenticity and quality extends to every aspect of the venue, making Il Mercato a destination for both dining and gourmet shopping enthusiasts.
Reviews
The service was excellent, our servers were very attentive and helpful with the recommendations. The food was great, everything came out at the optimal temperature and tasty. The bread was an extra charge but very tasty and worth the space in the belly. The free limoncello was a wonderful treat at the end to a lovely dinner.
This restaurant was phenomenal amazing food a great vibe and ambience our server Fabio was so generous, kind, and welcoming. I would highly recommend to anybody visiting London for a nice night! My dad thought his dinner (pictured here the lobster) was one of the best he’s ever had!!
This was the best meal I had while in Portugal for a week! Our server, Fabio, made wonderful recommendations and did a fantastic job of being courteous and having just the right amount of attention. The atmosphere is cozy while managing to be modern with an old world feel. I had the lobster linguine that was delicious!! The pasta is homemade daily and it had just the right amount of spiciness. My husband throughly enjoyed his carbonara with pancetta. Highly recommend!
While visiting Lisbon, we found upon this place just a few minutes’ walk from our hotel, tucked into a lively plaza with several other restaurants. We went for dinner right when it opened on a Friday night. We didn’t have reservations, but I’d definitely recommend making one, the restaurant filled up quickly shortly after we arrived. The space itself was lovely, with warm, inviting décor. As soon as you enter, there’s a display of cheeses and other specialty products off to the side, which adds a charming, authentic touch and sets the tone for the meal. Our server was polite and efficient, taking our orders promptly and checking in at just the right moments throughout dinner without being intrusive. For our mains, I ordered the spaghetti carbonara, while my partner chose the gnocchi al ragù. My carbonara was rich and indulgent, a little on the salty side, but still thoroughly enjoyable. It was definitely a hearty dish. My partner described his gnocchi as warm, comforting, and equally filling. Both dishes leaned toward the heavier side, and we were more than satisfied by the end of our meal. We decided to share the tiramisu for dessert, which was a great choice. It was soft, not overly sweet, and had wonderful balanced flavours, which was the perfect way to end dinner. A small but important detail: the bathrooms were clean, which is always a bonus. Overall, we both really liked this restaurant. The menu had plenty of appealing options, the prices were reasonable, and the atmosphere was lively without feeling chaotic. It’s clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. If you’re staying nearby or exploring Lisbon, I’d definitely recommend giving it a try.
What a lovely authentic Italian in the heart of Lisbon. Service was top notch from the moment we arrived, greet and served by Walter we couldn’t have asked for more. The homemade focaccia is a must try, dipped into olive oil and balsamic. My partner had the carbonara and it was one of the best he’s had outside of Italy. I had the mushroom tagliatelle and it was delicious, the pasta was cooked perfectly. Tiramisu to finish which was lovely. I had an Aperol spritz too which was huge & tasted fresh. Would highly recommend.
