
Italian
Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton
785 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
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Summer Menu 26
Small Plates
Appetizers

"Carl Anthony's" Balsamic Calamari
sweet & spicy balsamic, citrus$19.00
Brussels & Burrata
Prosciutto Di Parma, Fig Balsamic Aioli, Pistachios$18.00
Charred Octopus
romesco, crispy fingerling potatoes, lemon$19.00
Crispy Eggplant Napoleon
marinara, stracciatella cheese$15.00
Fried Calamari
cherry peppers, marinara, spicy aioli$18.00
Lamb Chop Lollipops
romesco, mint pesto, aged balsamic$19.00
Mussels Pot
fennel & roasted garlic cream, charred ciabatta$19.00
Ricotta Toast
fresh ct whipped ricotta, sea salt, fig jam, vino cotto$16.00
Tomato & Mozzarella
stracciatella, bufala mozzarella, balsamic, basil, frico$18.00
Wood Fired Chicken Wings
garlic parimigiana, calabrian hot sauce, or bbq$16.00
Wood Fired Filet Tips
roasted garlic crema, arugula, crispy onions$19.00
Zia's Meatballs
polenta, marinara, ricotta, pesto$16.00Roasted Cauliflower
cacio e pepe , pecorino, pangrattato$14.00
Salumi & Formaggi
Salads

Charred Caesar Salad
chopped romaine, garlic croutons, parmigiano, aged balsamic, caesar dressing$15.00
Field Greens
cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, grana padano, croutons, creamy roasted garlic dressing$16.00
Little Gem Salad
local lettuce, avocado, bacon, roasted tomatoes, crispy onions, gorgonzola dressing$17.00Sicilian Arugula
local greens, sicilian oranges, fennel, red onions, castelvetrano olives, toasted pistachios, creamy italian vinaigrette$17.00Side Caesar
$7.00Side Field Greens
$7.00Charred Peach
local greens, peaches, farro, avocado, gorgonzola, hazelnuts, pickled onions, white balsamic vinaigrette$17.00
Carne e Pesce

Braised Short Rib
whipped polenta, "seacoast" mushrooms, barolo braising-jus, gremolata$36.00
Branzino
artichoke, tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, roasted peppers, salsa verde, fennel$36.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella$28.00
Chicken Scarpariello
free bird farm chicken, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, italian sausage, sweet & hot peppers, onions$29.00Pork Chop Agro Dulce
garlic spinach, toasted gnocchi, peppers & onions$32.00Prime NY Strip*
truffled fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic & bone marrow butter$42.00Wood Fired Salmon
fregola salad, roasted cauliflower, salmoriglio$29.00
Pizza

Abruzzi Pizza
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Fresh Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Crushed Red Pepper$19.50Burrata Pizza
san marzano, nduja, roasted pepper, red onion, roasted garlic$19.50
Classic Pizza
San Marzano, Oregano, Shredded Mozzarella$18.00Fig & Prosciutto
prosciutto di parma, fig jam, gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella, arugula$19.50
Marco Pollo
chicken sausage, roasted garlic, fontina, bufala mozzarella, pickled red onions, basil$19.50
Margherita
San Marzano, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO$18.00
Sweet & Spicy
San Marzano, Shredded Mozzarella, Spicy Pepperoni, Mike's Hot Honey$19.00
Three Little Pigs
San Marzano, Sweet Sausage, Pancetta, Smoked Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano$19.50Mamma Mia
san marzano, meatballs, mozzarella, basil$19.00Cacio e Pepe
chicken cutlet, bacon, ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino, pepper$20.00
Pasta
mafaldine, cauliflower crumble
Angel Hair Oil & Garlic
shrimp, artichoke, pepperoncino, pecorino, citrus$28.00
Cacio E Pepe
spaghetti, roasted wild mushrooms, black pepper butter, pecorino$25.00
Linguine & Clams
cockles, roasted heirloom tomatoes, garlic, shallots, chili flake, focaccia crumbs$27.00Pappardelle Rustica
chicken sausage, tomato, potato, arugula, roasted garlic, fennel pollen$26.00
Ricotta Gnocchi
Slow braised short rib ragu, stracciatella cheese$26.00
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Pancetta, Tomato-Vodka Cream Sauce$25.00Spaghetti & Meatballs
$26.00Spicy Lobster Lumache
nduja, sweet corn, basil, pomodoro crema$36.00
Wood Fired "100 Layer" Lasagna
bolognese, bechemel, ricotta, pesto$26.00
Panini

Burrata Burger
prime blend, arugula, crispy onions, cherry pepper aioli, brioche bun$19.00
Caprese Panini
heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, pesto mayo, fresh baked flatbread$18.00
Chicken Panini
grilled chicken, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, red onions, basil aioli, fresh baked flatbread$19.00
Filet Mignon Panini
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, arugula, garlic parmigiano, crispy onions, fresh baked flatbread$24.00
Mortadella Panini
stracciatella cheese, pistachio pesto, hot honey, fresh baked flatbread$18.00
Sides
Desserts
Cannoli
Chocolate chip & ricotta filling$8.00Peanut Butter Brownie
Flourless chocolate brownie, peanut butter ganache, vanilla bean gelato$14.00
Pistachio Cake
italian buttercream, pistachio gelato, amaretto cherries$14.00
Tiramisu
espresso & kahlua soaked vanilla lady fingers layered with whipped mascarpone cream & cocoa$13.00Seasonal Sorbet
$12.00Torta Cioccolato
rich chocolate cake, salted caramel, vanilla gelato$14.00HONEY MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE
Pasta Frolla, Honeycomb, Citrus$14.00OLIVE OIL CAKE
Hazelnut gelato, caramel sauce, cherry compote$13.00
FOOD SPECIALS
BLUEBERRY RICOTTA CAKE
vanilla gelato, blueberry compote, lemon curd$14.00SESAME AHI TUNA
butternut squash risotto, shaved fennel salad, saba$38.00WOOD-FIRED RICOTTA CAVATELLI
Sweet Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Pomodoro, Burrata$29.00Pear Pie
Pear, Oranges, Arugula, Onion, Hot Honey, Fontina Cheese$18.00CRISPY CRAB CAKE
corn and avocado scafata, pistachio pesto aoili$20.00

Cacio E Pepe
$25.00
spaghetti, roasted wild mushrooms, black pepper butter, pecorino
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 10:30 pm |
Restaurant info
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