There is nothing better than a good cheese pull 🍕 Margherita Pizza | Tomato, basil pesto Genovese & fresh Mozzarella 🌱

"In Vino Veritas"🍷 In wine, there is truth ✨

Stuzzichini in the sun ☀️🙌 Stuzzichini | Risotto croquette, Salami rolled with fresh Mozzarella, flash-fried artichoke, mushroom bruschetta, tomato bruschetta & Prosciutto-wrapped grissini 🥖🧀✨

There's no better way to beat the heat than with an Aperol Spritz 🍹

A taste of the tropics 🏝🍹 Island Sbagliato | Pineapple infused Campari, Cinzano, Prosecco 🍍

Our team is growing 💫 We are looking for dynamic, professional and experienced people to join our amazing Front of House & Kitchen teams! If this sounds like you, please drop off your resume to Il Mercato (1595 Bedford Highway) on Monday-Saturday between 2-5pm.

Penne for your thoughts 🍝 Penne Salsiccia | Handmade Sausage, charred rapini, chili flakes, Parmigiano 🌱✨

Your afternoon coffee just got a even better ☕️🍨 Coffee Toffee Sundae | illy espresso & vanilla gelati, layered with hot fudge sauce, toffee crumble, fresh whipped cream, hazelnut biscotti ✨

As per Nova Scotia Public Health, all guests dining with us inside & on our patios are required to show proof of double vaccination, as well as a valid ID. We want to thank everyone for their patience, as we work to keep everyone safe & healthy ♥️

The perfect bite 😍 Handmade Ravioli, wild mushroom, roasted free range Chicken & Cambozola stuffing, Sherry cream sauce ✨

Gnocchi, roasted cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peas, basil, Grana Padano 🌱 . . . 📸 il Mercato Trattoria #HardcoreItalians #italianfood #food #foodporn #instafood #foodie #pasta

Salads with blue cheese and nuts always grab my attention. This one was particularly good. Well done il Mercato Trattoria #ilmercato #salad #bluecheesr #youdontmakefriendswithsalad #summer #bedford #seasonedplate #greens instagram.com/p/CharCifrrtu/…

I tell you what, after #HurricaneFiona passes, power is restored and any damage repaired, I’m going to feast at my fav, il Mercato Trattoria. I’m ordering all my favs, drinking cocktails and I’ll be celebrating getting past this friggin nightmare coming towards us.

Fab dinner with Janelle and the boys last night to celebrate !! #birthday #dinner il Mercato Trattoria Kevin Muise instagr.am/p/CpPpZOquvVF/

Celebrating Mom’s 69th birthday at il Mercato Trattoria Mercato last night (shoutout to the excellent staff taking care of us). And thank you Valerie Hamilton for the birthday cake video. 😊