opening times

Monday - Tuesday from 7.00am to 8.00pm | kitchens close at 8.00pm
Wednesday - Friday from 7.00am to 9.00pm | kitchens close at 8.00pm
Saturday from 8.00am to 9.00pm | kitchens close at 8.30pm
Sunday closed

what is il Mercato Centrale?

il Mercato Centrale is an idea that has become a place, a hub for everyone who loves, lives and chooses food. 

Inspired by the Italian way of gathering, il Mercato Centrale Melbourne is a place where taste, style and culture blend together. It’s a place where food is lived, told and prepared by artisans who respect it and know it deeply. It’s a place to be lived and breathed, a place to hang and enjoy, that becomes a cultural and social melting pot without losing its spontaneity and simplicity.

Here, where theatre leads, craftsmanship is the main act, and artisans are the beating heart, hospitality becomes an artform.

il Mercato Centrale can be found in Florence, Rome, Turin, Milan and now Melbourne!

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how it works

At Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne, you can shop for fresh artisanal food, place orders conveniently via a QR code, and our team will deliver them to you when ready. Enjoy drinks from both our bars and find seating across multiple levels. On Level 1, you’ll discover a restaurant and pizzeria, with reservation options available. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout, and restrooms are located on every level. 

For assistance or information, visit our Info Point near the entrance.

Whether you’re here for a meal, an artisan treat, or simply to soak in the atmosphere, Il Mercato Centrale welcomes you to experience the magic of food in its truest form. Buon appetito!

the venue the venue the venue

Nestled within the iconic McPherson’s building, near the vibrant New York end of Collins Street, lies il Mercato Centrale Melbourne—a culinary haven like no other.

Spanning three floors, this extraordinary destination features 18 artisan stores brimming with flavours, an authentic Italian restaurant, a traditional Napoletana pizzeria, and a dedicated function space. It’s more than a marketplace; it’s a unique experience that transports you straight to the bustling streets of Italy.

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Customer Reviews

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Karina was the best bartender over met on planet earth, if there was another Karina the world would be a better place
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Erik Shaun
2 October 2026
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Thank you for service pizza.
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ダイチロ
2 October 2026
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美味しくて満足です。サービスも大満足です
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高田聖之
2 October 2026
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Nice place to catch up with friends and family
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Taher ershad sarkar
1 October 2026
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Wonderful coffee. Friendly staff. Will certainly be returning here during my holiday in Melbourne.
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Giovanni Bertacco
21 September 2026
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Delicious pizza produced by the first floor pizza pasta restaurant. Great balance of ingredients and a perfectly cooked crust, thank you. Ambience was developing. We were there from 6-7pm but there was a lack of customers, would benefit being next to or very near QVM
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peter maclean
17 September 2026
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All good
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16 September 2026
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Whenever I have some spare time coming and going from Southern Cross I try and stop by here. It is always worth the ~3 min walk from the station. The food is delicious and the coffee is perfect every time - but what makes this place truly exceptional is the people. Yes it's quieter these days but I like how you could sit for hours with friends here and not feel like you had to leave. I recently sat upstairs for a glass of wine whilst waiting for a friend and there was another table that literally pulled out boardgames and enjoyed a games night whilst having their drinks. It feels like the staff legitimately care about your day and are so wonderful to chat to, and you could become a regular and know the staff by name, despite the size of the venue. Keep doing what you're doing il Mercato! I look forward to stopping by next time I'm in the city.
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Ashleigh Butcher
16 September 2026
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Piano Man, pizza and Campari- how good!
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Benjamin Hassett
10 September 2026
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We had a work function at this venue tonight and I just want to give compliments to Tom behind the bar he was exceptionally lovely and his smiling face all night was so appreciated. Treat him well and maybe give him a cheeky bonus ✨
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Britt
9 September 2026
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We ordered a flat white and a mocha which was prepared and served with a pleasant smile. Her mocha preparation was wonderful . For which we praised her. Overall a great experience!
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Shak Ahmed
9 September 2026
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The live piano bar on a Wednesday night was a delightful addition and could be heard throughout the dining area
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Amanda King
4 September 2026
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Came here in the other day and just had to come back. Samuele makes the best pizza in Melbourne and is one cool cat too. We are planning on bringing all our friends and family when they visit Melbourne because even if you don’t like pizza, so many other great food options are available.
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Luke Johnson
22 August 2026
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I went to this place for a school trip, and was blessed with some of the greatest food i've ever had, La Pizza Napolitana is the restaurant I ate at. The man cooking the pizza absolutely knew what he was doing, and cooks an unbelievable pizza. The guys making the pasta were also amazing, that carbonara was the best pasta i've ever had. Everything about this restaurant was perfect, I will definitely come back.
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Jack Polli
19 August 2026
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love this place. cheap drinks, live music after work on Friday! idea
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Rick Kumar
15 August 2026
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Best pizza in Melbourne. Hands down. If you are from Naples , you will agree. Shame the shop is at the back of the store. Would be better if it was near the front of the shops.
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Tony Giuliani
14 August 2026
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The ramen was absolutely 💯
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Gaku Deli
5 August 2026
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Wow I am sitting here just killing time for a train when I walked into this hidden gem great coffee and food fantastic music I could spend the day here just listening to the tunes, Did I mention the friendly staff.
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Steve Thomas
5 August 2026
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The pizza and pasta upstairs is by far the best! Absolute best pizza in Melbourne, Sam is the best at what he does and truly cares about the food he produces. Using the best and fresh ingredients plus the effort & passion put into every dish makes a huge difference in every other place we have been too. I can’t recommend this place enough! Check them out and make sure it’s the shop upstairs in the back corner on the right!
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Tyler C
3 August 2026
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This review is for Sam the pizza man... He's back in action! By far the best pizza maker and a big difference between the other guys making pizza before him. His pizza Technic makes the pizza so light and airy whereas the others were way too dense and he actually cares about the quality control of each pizza that goes out. I go to the pizza place out back almost every week and noticed the past few weeks he hadn't been there and there was a notable difference in the pizza quality. #bringbacksamthepizzaman
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Matthew Roach
3 August 2026