la Japanese Winter Specials
From Roma to Tokyo – now landed in Melbourne. This winter, we’re serving up a collection of hot seasonal specials at la Japanese. Whether you’re in the mood to settle in with a steaming bowl of Manato’s Classic Ramen, or just popping by for a quick gyoza stop, we’ve got your winter essentials right here. […]
il Mexicano Weekly Specials
Say Hola to il Mexicano. From June 29th, they’re serving up a bunch of delicious specials, packed with bold flavours and authentic Mexican flare. Choose from a selection of loaded nachos, burritos or stacked tacos, made fresh and packed with bold, vibrant ingredients. The perfect excuse to get out of the office and spice up […]
Monday $10 Pasta Series
Skip the weekend leftovers and join us at il Mercato centrale for our $10 Pasta series – a rotating lineup of comforting pasta dishes designed to bring people together over great food, without the hefty price tag. Enjoy a rotating chef’s pick that changes up and keeps each week interesting! Whether you’re stopping in for […]
$15 Souvlaki & Drink
It’s officially souvlaki season here at il Mercato. Fridays are made for Greek and il Greco is serving up the real deal. Sink your teeth into tender, marinated chicken gyros souvlaki for just $15 (including your choice of a drink!). Packed with flavour, fire and a whole lot of love from Kosta, it’s the perfect […]
Game Day Beers
Game Day, the Mercato way. It starts with a feeling — the hum of anticipation, the colours worn proudly, the rituals you don’t even realise you have. The same seat, the same crew, the same first sip that signals: it’s on. Whether it’s a nail-biter under lights or a sun-soaked Saturday arvo clash, nothing quite […]
Aperitivo Experience
Happy Hour, the Mercato way. Picture this: the city exhales, you step into the hum of artisan kitchens, and the bar sings with the sound of shaking tins and popping corks. A classic Negroni to reset your rhythm. A bright Aperol Spritz to catch the last light. A cool beer to wind down. Wander between […]
How to Master Mercato: A Regular’s Guide to Ordering
There’s a rhythm to il Mercato Centrale Melbourne that regulars know by heart. It starts with a coffee in hand, maybe a quiet corner by the window? It builds slowly… past the pasta bar on lower ground, the pizza ovens on level one and the scent of freshly baked sourdough curling through the door and […]