Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering in Brantford

195 Henry St, Brantford, ON N3S 5C9, Canada

★★★★★
(524 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Italian restaurant

About

Authentic Italian fast casual restaurant. Dine-in, take-out and delivery are available. Our dining room can be reserved for private events. Mercasa also offers award winning catering services. Visit our website for menu details. Everything is prepared in house using only the finest ingredients, local and organic when available. Our Roman Pizza and artisan breads follows the traditional 72 hour natural fermentation process and then masterfully prepared and baked by our pizzaioli. Come see what all the rave is about...you won't be disappointed!

Website
mercasa.ca
Address
195 Henry St, Brantford, ON N3S 5C9, Canada
Plus Code
5Q45+8C Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Organic dishes Salad bar Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
524 reviews

Most Mentioned

italian (27) chicken parm (25) gelato (20) wedding (18) focaccia (15) cafeteria (11) panini (10) porchetta (7) veal (6) arancini (5)
5 stars
407
4 stars
56
3 stars
19
2 stars
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1 stars
32
December 4, 2024

Went in for what we thought would be a cheap lunch, but couldn't be more wrong. Spent $70 on soups, mash and a protien for two. It was not made to order, it's essentially a high school cafeteria with slightly better food. Better options, better food, for a better price at other eaterys around town.

★★★★★
October 1, 2024

We have been meaning to try Mercasa for quite some time. So we decided, what better time than our 1 year wedding anniversary. We brought our 2 young children with us- and not only were we’re greeted by Carolina right away, she explained to us the options and our choices! We settled for the chicken parm- family of 5! Oh my goodness. Not only could this feed a small army, but it came out in LESS than 10 minutes, the food was FRESH, FLAVOURFUL, and truly was such a good comfort. Our 7 year old said it was the best food he’s ever tasted! Carolina was kind and helpful the entire time and talked to us and our children- it truly was amazing customer service. We will absolutely be coming back again. But thank you Carolina, and your team for making our first wedding anniversary (as a family) so so special!

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

Everything tastes fresh and amazing. Owner and staff always friendly when I go. Will recommend to all my friends and family.

June 25, 2024

I just returned from 2 weeks traveling through Italy where I had numerous types of pizza from Rome, Tuscany and Venice. I was excited to get back to Brantford to try a pizza from Mercasa’s as they advertise themselves as “authentic Italian eatery” I thought I would try their Viva la Figa pizza as the pizza pictured on their website looked delicious. Unfortunately, I was greatly disappointed. When I opened the box at home Iwas shocked that I couldn’t find any “thinly sliced prosciutto” as advertised. The following are pictures of both the pizza shown on their website and a picture of the pizza I received. Note the picture on their website shows obvious prosciutto while the one I got had so little prosciutto that I struggled to find it. Essentially I paid $28 for cheese bread with balsamic vinegar. I called the restaurant to express my disappointment and to their credit they offered to replace the pizza. I live on the outskirts of Brantford and by the time I would have received the replacement it would not have been worth it. The pizza pictured on their site looks like the pizzas you get in Italy but what I got was not even close. The pricing seemed excessive for what I received. The only positive thing I can say is the crust was close to what I experienced in Rome. Light and airy but a tad thick for my liking. I was hoping to post a glowing review like some of the others already have but instead I feel let-down. What a shame. I realize we are not in Italy but I do believe in truth in advertising. People are already struggling and eating out is a luxury. I dont think it is too much to expect that you are given an honest description of what you are buying. First impressions count however I will try and give them the benefit of the doubt. I will try some of their other products and get back to you.

★★★★★
November 9, 2023

My boyfriend and I order from here on a regular basis…it was just recently we realized that the family chicken parmigiana and penne was well worth the money. Even tho it’s just the 2 of us, we have enough to eat all weekend. We have eaten many different dishes and never been disappointed yet! The portions are crazy big and the food tastes amazing! Never found authentic Italian cuisine like this since I was a child! We highly recommend this restaurant! This place should be on….You Got To Eat Here! It’s a must try…then you be back for more!

★★★★★
April 11, 2023

I can not say enough great things about this team! From the moment I emailed Tom about catering our wedding I knew it was the right choice! He was beyond helpful and always pleasant to deal with! I changed my mind more then a few times and each time Tom would respond with understanding, kindness, and support! The food was absolutely amazing - everyone at the wedding loved it! The presentation was beautiful! I highly recommend Tom and his team! They go above and beyond to make your vision come true!

★★★★
February 16, 2023

What a gem. Staff was helpful and they have plenty of options! The food was delicious and they serve large portions. Everything seemed fresh! They have a wide variety of drinks as well including beer and Italian drinks, notably the Brio in a bottle as well as can. They also continue to serve biweekly dinners to the Why Not Youth Centre which makes me even happier. Can't wait to be back soon! The CR7 Spicy Pork on the ciabatta was delicious and filling as well as their homemade chips :)

★★★★★
June 11, 2022

Mercasa catered my wedding this past Saturday at the Marriott and they made my wedding an absolute dream come true. Tom was AMAZING to work with and so were all of his staff. The food was to die for, I’m still getting compliments about it! The price was reasonable, Tom was so easy to communicate with and answered every question I had so promptly. If anyone is considering having Mercasa cater your wedding, or any event for that matter DO IT. I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you to Tom and your whole team for making Trevor and I’s day so special. Also special shout out to the bartenders who everyone loved, they did a great job all night long!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Excellent food for a reasonable price.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

10/10 customer service! 10/10 food! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Our company Christmas party was catered by Mercasa and it was amazing. The food was fantastic and the service was awesome, 5 stars all the way!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Everything is delicious! Cant go wrong with the food here. Staff are excellent as well!

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

We came here for a simple taste testing for our wedding, we left as loyal customers who eat here once every other week religiously!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

It is one of our favorite joints in town for some quick food and great focaccia. All staff I have interacted with are great and seem passionate about the food they make. The bakery they have partnered with make great desserts.

November 21, 2024

I had the misfortune of dining at Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering last weekend, and it was an unmitigated disaster. The moment we walked in, the hostess seemed put off by our presence, and the lack of ambiance was palpable. The signature pizza I ordered was a soggy, flavorless mess. The crust tasted more like cardboard than freshly baked dough, and the toppings were anemic and uninspired. Needless to say, I wont be returning to Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering anytime soon. Unless they seriously revamp their menu, service, and atmosphere, Id advise others to steer clear of this overhyped, underperforming eatery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Excellent food ! The chicken Parm sandwich is amazing.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

First time Hot fresh Great service Nice and clean Highly recommend

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Yes, I do like coming here. The bread and food and desserts are very good.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great pizza

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Absolutely fabulous atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food! and they cater!! Food

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Delicious. Cafeteria style dining. The bread is so light, airy, and full!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

The food was amazing. We had the Chicken Parm meal. The meal was still very hot when we got it home.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Everything was amazing But the service is excellent Thank you Miss Caro Vegetarian options: Salads Pizzas And more Parking: A lot of spots for parking No problem Kid-friendliness: Yes it s a familiar place Wheelchair accessibility: It s a big door and is one floor Open concept

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Love, love, love the pizza!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was delicious and all the staff was friendly and accommodating to the whole family. Great portion and reasonable price. Highly recommend giving them a try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Not cheap but food is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

So happy to find this place. Brantford really needs it. The food is excellent you can tell the use and select fresh ingredients. I love the fact you can just order pick things up and find a table. You dont have to wait for someone to take your order or be seated at a table. I find their daily specials excellent. Been there several times Ive never been disappointed. PS make sure you check all the gelato its the best in the city. Excellent place for excellent place for small or medium sized meetings in the back room. Has a great vibe the staff is friendly and you can tell they enjoy working there. Every time I go there its consistently great

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Wonderful birthday dinner at Mercasa in the private dining room. The food was incredible and the entire team at Mercasa is just awesome. The space was really great for a private dinner. Really well appointed, beautiful marble tables for dining, fun stylish interior, and great options for displaying cakes, foods, presents, etc. we even brought our own board games. Our family had such a fun night! We absolutely loved it and will be back again. Dietary restrictions: We have vegetarians and vegans in our family that had lots of great options for food and the kids loved the desserts too. Kid-friendliness: A creative, fun space for kids and lots of room for our family event.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Friendly friendly staff, really seems happy to work there and suggest you their best products.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Newer to the area and regret not trying Mercasa sooner, wow! Generous servings. Delicious homemade food! Fresh, quality ingredients. The bread blew us away!!! 6 out of 5 stars if I could. Fabulous little joint. A rarity! Can t wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Most of all I want to express how lucky I feel to live so close to this high quality fresh thoughtful food and service ..this place is all of that and easily accessible with the cafeteria style house! This format is perfect for those of us looking for quality and speed ..a rare combo. The bread..... OMG. You guys dont know how much this girl appreciates that incredible bread! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great food. Love the pizza!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great service, as I dont speak English, they found me an attendant who speaks Spanish, they were very helpful

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The best by far! Great food, take out, eat in (Cafe style), or buy frozen meals. The ladies at the counter are always friendly and generous. If you dont want a full pizza, go in for a slice or a chicken parm. You wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Today I ordered from Uber eats...chips were great, perfect on salt for me, maybe a touch of pepper or something to add flavor would have been nice , chicken parmo panini sandwich was great but there was no mozzarella cheese, though it was fresh bread. I have no complaints! The meal was satisfying and will definitely be ordering from them again. Perfect sandwich, I even enjoyed it more than the pizza I had last time

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

A great lunch. Im so glad I got this recommendation.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Seriously never disappointed. A must try in Brantford.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Super nice find on our way to Niagara Falls. The food was delicious and unique. The porketta was great and the bread was so good. Highly recommend stopping by for a meal. Parking: Plenty of parking

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Fantastic food and staff! Glad we stopped through on the way to Niagara Falls! Owner loved our cars so much he had us line up out front!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

We bought an assortment of different items, including pizza, sandwiches, gelato etc. Everything was 10/10!, Amazing falvour and really nice staff. I will definitely be coming back and recommending Mercasas to friends and family!

★★
April 21, 2024

decided to treat ourselves for friday night and get the fancy pizza from the fancy pizza place. ordered through skip. ended up missing half our order. all our drinks and dip. totaling $28. the pizza was under cooked. doughy in some spots and the cheese was not browned. chewy. cost a lot of money to eat out and this was a special treat so pretty annoyed about that. applied for a refund through skip. now i m stuck with this huge pizza that wasn t that good. it s so disappointing to spend the extra money to get something you think will be good and it s just a disappointment. next time will just get the ordinary pizza from the ordinary place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Wowowowwow! 6 out of 5 stars! My first time trying this place and I am absolutely blown away. First, I was greeted by the loveliest lady (whom I later learned was named Carolina). She was so friendly and so passionate about the food here that I asked her if she was the owner!!! She was not, then I asked if shes related to the owner.. She also was not. She was so knowledgeable and friendly and excited about their dishes - I couldve swore she had a hand in the place. I proceeded to order the chicken parm sandwich combo after her rave reviews. When I say I was not prepared for the quality of this meal. Ooooof! The bread? Soft, melt in your mouth, decadent focaccia. The chicken parm? Beautifully made. Very yummy sauce. Even the Caesar salad was delicious. Fresh, real ingredients. The chocolate chip cookie, my gosh. Not needed by any means, I was absolutely stuffed - but had to try. It did not disappoint! I cant speak highly enough of this place and I will definitely be back. And to the owner, Carolina deserves a serious pat on the back. What a gem!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

First ever visit . Meatballs are delicious and authentic tasting. Reminded me of my mom s. Chicken parm was nice.and the focaccia that came with our meal was light and flavourful. (Not at all greasy and heavy.) if I had one critique it would be that the food could be a little hotter. My daughter had the cappuccino gelato and it was Service was excellent. Will definitely return.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Order from here for our work lunches and get take out. Food is always on par, service is fantastic. Kris is always so helpful and very welcoming in whenever I walk in. It s always a good sign of an establishment when you see the owner there helping up. Tom, you have a wonderful team and excellent food! Can t wait for our next function.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

To anyone reading this review just stop and go there. To anyone thats still here...... Go there geeze.. Anyone left still skeptical? Ok thats fine too this is by far the BEST pizza I have had in town. These pies are HUGE so prepare for that. The guy inside was awesome I dont know his name but hes been there from day one and was excellent. Informative and absolutely a great experience just chatting. Once we got the pizzas home and opened them up it was legendary. I mean that. LEGENDARY! An absolute must try. They also have a delicious looking hot lunch counter with sandwiches and so much more.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

We recently celebrated my husbands 60th birthday here, and we can not say how much we all enjoyed the whole experience. From the food, service, and venue. Our friends and family from Oakville, Burlington, and Brantford said they havent had such wonderful Italian food. And most who came there were Italians. We have also enjoyed takeout from here as well over the years. We highly recommend Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering Vegetarian options: We had ricotta and spinach lasagna, with fish and chicken cutlets, roasted potatoes and carrots as well as salad.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Always been my favorite restaurant. Their food is outstanding and the staff is always very nice. I came in today after a while and it was nice to see a familiar face Liam is such a personable guy! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Pizza never disappoints. Best Pizza. A lot of hot table selections. Need to bring dinner home this is your spot.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

My wife and I ordered their potato pizza for pick up which was phenomenal. Enough for me to write a review. Very fresh and flavourful more of a thin focaccia style pizza. Great breaded style wings as well.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Awesome chicken parm sandwich and great service!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

This is absolutely my favourite go to place for pizza, pasta, and social gathering. Amazing lunches. Customer service is fantastic. Authentic Roman style pizzas. A must try!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Friendly staff and charming environment. Food is tasty and filling

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

First time there. Coffee and Gelato were delicious will definitely go back again

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Always amazing food and great spot to meet for business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Had a BOGO coupon. Tried the Hawaiano and the Pollo Pesto and both were excellent. A crispy and soft dough, very flavourful sauce

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Kris with a K made me an excellent americano and my spicy panini sandwich and freshly made chips were delicious! Will definitely head back in soon!

January 21, 2024

My son and I tried the review parm sandwich for the first time Saturday. Before Christmas we called brought it to their attention on Boxing Day respectfully. Theyre supposed to contact us with a resolution they neglected to do so I called for the second time today. The lady was very unpleasant. She didnt know what story to give. She was catching herself in numerous lies. As far as contacting the owner per se. Very disappointed poor management I will not be going back again

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Excellent food with great customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Kris was amazing. Atmosphere and service was amazing. Food was 10/10 and will definitely be back. - from London Honda Parking: Loads of parking

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Love this place! The food is amazing.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

First of all we were greeted by a very enthusiastic and charming server....she is fantastic.....the food is always fantastic!!!! Parking: always somewhere close to park

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best pizza in town. The potato pizza is very expensive but it tastes so good that it s almost worth it. It s worth a trip every month or two and I always have a good experience.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such an amazing place to get food from. Like their pizza, omg. It s not even pizza, it s something else, it s the best thing I ve probably ever eaten. & My dog loves the prosciutto too so a bonus, cause she approves. But the potato pizza, wow I m so glad this place exists. Please open up 2000 more locations. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The CR7 was Messi & delicious! I should have bought 2 of the tirimisu instead of splitting with my wife!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The Viva La Figga pizza is amazingly delicious and their porchetta is without exception the best in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best pizza in town and its not even close. Id commit crimes to get my hands on that dough recipe.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent authentic Italian food!! Nice & relaxed atmospher with very friendly & welcoming staff.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was ok but i cant afford to go there again...talk about breaking the bank

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

From having first few dates with my girlfriend at the time, to enjoying many fresh pizza slices, to sharing lunch together as a married couple now, Mercasa has been there for us from day one. Thank you to the friendly staff that always greet us with a smile and to the chefs that prepare such fresh food with the freshest ingredients! I usually get a slice of Buffon, or the fig and prosciutto. Best ones in my opinion! And also I indulge in the chicken parm sangweeech that s so big!! Always get it on the focaccia bread it s the best one.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Mercasa catered our medium sized wedding and could not recommend a better service. Tom was so easy to work with and communicated regularly leading up to the event. Everything looked and tasted amazing and guest loved it and praised how efficient it was. The staff helping serve were so lovely and polite. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If you want a good Cacio e pepe pasta, dont hesitate to ask the chef.... excellent pizza.... excellent service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This is the best pizza I ve had in 45 years! Since Dufferin St in Toronto. The crust is crispy and top notch. The sauce has a wonderful tomato taste and the mozzarella cheese is definitely high quality. This place is for sure a 10 out 10. I also tried an arancini rice ball which was very good. Today was a good day . If you are really lucky you ll get to meet Nicole- such a sweet young lady.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food, good portion for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love this place

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best pizza is Brantford

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food and espresso!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food at reasonable prices

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Changed my review. I thought I would give this place another try and Im happy I did. Amazing service. Pizza was fantastic. I will be returning. My last time here must of been a fluke or possibly someone new.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered dinner for pick up after work on a Friday night and it was an incredible end to the work week. Food was so fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had takeout with friends, food was amazing and portions where plenty

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really good food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always delicious. Classic meals you can tell are made with love. You will not regret ordering from this establishment. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

OMG!!! its that good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered from Mercasa on the weekend. Calzone, meatball sliders, and butter tarts. Very satisfied. Their bread is excellent. Good portion sizes and flavorful. Butter tarts flakey and rich. I was impressed with how well the food travelled as it is on the other side of the city. Will have to dine in at some point to get the full experience. Coming from another city that has more options in this category than Brantford, Mercasa was a refreshing option and reminiscent of some really great/quality spots we used to frequent. Would recommend and definitely eating from here again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Tom and his team knocked out out of the park again today!! Dont think twice about private catering from Mercasa! From casual, to elevated dining, they never disappoint!! Great energy, amazing food! Thanks for helping create such awesome experiences!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had my daughters bridal shower catered. Delicious variety of Roman pizzas and antipasto board. Delicious, beautiful presentation and flavour. Tom is very professional and the process couldnt have been easier. Everything I wanted and we loved it as did our guests!! Highly recommend

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food was delicious prices were absolutely way too high I dont mind paying for a good meal but $20 for two salads was a little much will never return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is an excellent restaurant. Just tried for the first time for takeout and we were very impressed. The taste, the quality, the amount of food and the reasonable price. We saw a lot of happy customers, and amazing things being served and going out the door( their party platters were gorgeous!). We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The spicy pork and chicken parm calzones are bomb! Their focaccia bread is perfection, the staff is ALWAYS friendly and knowledgeable. They go above and beyond. Love this place! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is a great place to have lunch or supper, lots to choose from and the quality is superb. Staff are very friendly. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Absolutely outstanding lunch options. Fresh bread, flavourful sauces, and the kettle chips are a nice complement. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Super amazing panino ! Had the porchetta on this visit. Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

One of the best restaurants in Brantford. Coming from Windsor, I have missed having really good pizza. Mercasa is the best pizza I ve had in Brantford. Along with other menu items calzones, gnocchi, panini s are among the great choices they have.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Awesome place good service good food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The chicken Parmigiano is perfect with the cibata bread.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Tom and his team did an amazing job catering our wedding. The food was delicious and we received so many compliments on it. Tom made the planning process easy and was extremely responsive with any questions we had. 10/10 would recommend!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great customer service all around. Food is delicious. The employee who helped us was very friendly and super nice!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious pizza, and penne salad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time at Mercasa. Great experience. Momma had the Chicken Parm & pasta. I had the pasta with rapini & sausage. Really enjoyed it, filled us right up. Nice portion of chicken breast. I m not usually a bread person, but boy, that was tasty! We ll be back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A great ittle Italian eatery... Best slice of pizza outside Italy... Great home made cheese cake but Tiramisu was sold out which I guess says its great as well... Maybe next time theyll save me a piece.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

First time here and was just so tasty! Everyone should try it! Very good pizza flavours and best baked bread Ive had in a long time, maybe ever :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We hired Mercasa for our wedding this past August and we could not be happier with the decision! They did an amazing job! Tom and his crew were so professional, their service was impeccable. The food was a hit! Everyone at our wedding could not stop talking about it for weeks after, we are still getting compliments on it. Were so happy we went with them. As particular as my wife can be, Tom made the whole process easy and enjoyable when it could have otherwise been stressful. We would recommend Meracasa for any event you are thinking about hosting. They are an outstanding caterer!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I cant rave more about this place. We had lunch supplied for my office today. Out of the world. Tom and his team did a fantastic job. Highly recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Outstanding in every possible way. Had the opportunity to host our daughter s baptism here and everything was top notch. Guests are still complimenting the food weeks later. From the very beginning, Tom and his team were so accommodating and professional, from last minute changes to ensuring no one was left out. Also, did I mention how good the food is? If you re looking for that true, delicious, taste of home, just like Nonna used to make, I highly recommend Mercasa. Pro tip: Their porchetta sandwiches are phenomenal!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Quick and efficient. Cafeteria style.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food but be aware when ordering delivery you will think online you are paying a tip (as it is worded) but the driver doesn t get this, so we basically tipped twice. Not cool. Full disclosure of it being a delivery fee online would be more transparent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Rented their room for a small party, food, service and room was excellent. A great place to entertain your party. Could hold 40 people comfortably

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

As a vegan, they always take care of me and the house wine is good too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and value! Chicken parm sandwich was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I m visiting Brantford and was craving some Italian pasta and I was so excited to find this place. Very welcoming and friendly staff. I love the options and everyday the featured pasta is different. The weekends is always lasagna meat and veggie options. I tried the bolognese lasagna, chicken parmigiana, spicy pork, sautéed carrots and potatoes and focaccia. ALL very tasty!!! Oh and I tried the homemade chips, which was also very good. As a bonus I received some desserts to try and I really appreciated that you guys did that for me. Thank you for that nice surprise! Overall such a great experience. I highly recommend everyone to dine here. Thank you again so much! I ll be back soon :)

★★
December 21, 2023

I am pleased to say that the owner responded to my review and has asked we give it another try and to seek him out. My hubby and I will do so in the near future. Thank you Mr owner (dont know your name). We went yo Mecasa today for the first time using their promo of buy 1 panini get one free. Was supposed to come with home made chips. Did not get that. Paninis were served cold And ask about warming up and said no and no grill press. No prices published. Panini expensive. Food was tasty but would have been much better served warm. I found the girl a little curt. Will not go back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and service. A little pricey but good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food. Taste was awesome. Portions for lasagna a tad low given the price but so very tasty. Pizza slice was great (Canad-Eh?) and Tateed grea. Much better than most slices Ive had in nearl ten years in Toronto! Thats five years at Yonge and Finch and another five years at Yonge & Bloor. Line 1 all the way folx! Anyhow, go Brantford! Support local. Lets give these folx a try. Great taste and quality dough sauce was nice and rich. Damn fine so much so Im making some.ssmoliN based dough now Soni can pig out while my wife watches Big Brother Canada

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food and service was wonderful. Overall it was a great experience, Kristen is so personable and continued to be attentive and accommodating throughout our entire experience from beginning to end!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

New to Brantford and found this gem! The gorgeous girl Chris hooked me up with some amazing chicken parm on the best bread Ive ever had! HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS PLACE Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Well the food is always good ...but this particular time the counter and cashier service exceeded all expectations....not too mention the person was aesthetically gorgeous

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Overall good experience. Employees were very welcoming and helpful. Next time I will try pizza looks like that is there specialty.

★★
December 21, 2023

First and last time will we go there food was great until we noticed dog hair on the plate and turned our stomach. They offered to give us something to eat which after that experience I won t eat anything from there again would have rather been offered my money back considering how pricey the meal was!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Kris with a K is amazing! Made the dining experience amazing! Ps. Get the cookies

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Kris with a K was unreal. Would dine again

December 21, 2023

There was a small private party going on when we got there. We were told we could still dine in. We were made to feel very uncomfortable. They claimed to have gluten free food but would not make it because they were too busy. Paid $8 for a handful of overdressed salad. Won t go back. Dietary restrictions: Said they had gluten free but were too busy to make it.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food. Great customer services

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I popped into Mercasa to place an order for a family gathering. I had a few questions - Kris and Brody could not have been more helpful. What a great crew! So accommodating and friendly! Food is always good -pizza is the best around! Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Super great welcome by Kris! It was our first time here, and we were after a take out pie along with a glass of wine while we waited for the delectable pizza to be prepared. Kudos to a very enthusiastic experience, highly recommend you check out this wonderful place. When we got to our destination with dinner in tow, there were a lot of yums and food moaning!

December 21, 2022

Meh Heard good things, all I got was highly over priced pizza, nothing special. Very similar to Little Caesars but 5x the price. While waiting for our pizza, noticed the manager/owner?¿ yelling at his staff and barking orders cause the oven was beeping for ten seconds straight. As a parent, I would hope for my children not to work for such a self entitlement manager. If I could give a negative review, I would.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

They dont answer the phone to take orders. Was instructed to place order on line. Did so. Got there and they had no record. Over an hour wait if we wanted to order there. Walked out

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The pizzas here are unique and flavourful. Amazing dough with a perfect crisp on the outside while warm soft on the inside delivering a super fresh taste. Looking forward to trying some of their other menu items

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I moved from Georgetown to Brantford and been of Italian heritage, one of my first priority was to find, if possible a good Italian Eatery in Brantford. After months of looking and asking neighbors if they new or could recommend such an eatery, I was met no success. I finally did a Google search, and I was rewarded with two Brantford locations, Zazas and Mercasa. It took me a while. Ive yet to experience Zazas, but I have become addicted and I am now regular customer at Mercasa. Whether your try my favorites, such as the meatball panino, veal panino, chicken panino, the house salad, chocolate gelato, house made potato chips and accompanied with either the focaccia or ciabatta bread always bring me back to my mothers cooking. You wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food, great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Tom catered our wedding and the food was fantastic! We heard so many positive reviews from the guests, the quality far surpassed our expectations. Tom was also really flexible leading up to the wedding and offered a variety of options for food and desserts in different price ranges. Tom was so comfortable and reassuring leading up to the wedding which really helped reduce my stress as well. You can tell how passionate Tom is about food, and making sure his guests are happy. I would happily and highly recommend Mercasa catering!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Do you like Italian fare? If so then you should try eating at Mercasa! We ordered a little bit of everything not realizing that our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. We ordered Chicken Parm and Pasta, Meatball Sliders, Arancini balls and I ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich that I ate before I had a chance to get a photo. Lets be honest I may have inhaled it I ate it so fast. Everything was high quality and super flavorful. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Mercasas Roman pizza is amazing! Tried the extra pickles please! (Bacon cheeseburger) I couldnt believe how big it was!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Awsome food everything best and pasta and they got galatano

December 21, 2022

Not pleased with last night s order: 1/2 of pizza, 28$...ready in 30 min, when we picked it up wasnt hot as usual... it was a reheated pizza...I dont mind paying the $ but I expect the same quality as before.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great food, great service great ambiance. Gelato amazing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Eating at Mercasa is like taking a trip to the old country without ever leaving Canada. Best pizza in town and the food is as authentic as it gets! Great work Tommaso and team!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Just grabbed the veal on ciabatta for lunch! I ll be back to try the rest of the menu!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great place ! Food was delicious, staff were very friendly and patient. Would recommend :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We were in Brantford for a hockey tournament, and I had noticed Mercasa from the road. We were looking for a team dinner for 40 of us and lucky for us the party room was available. Owner/Chef Tom worked with me to plan a menu and was great to deal with. The guests arrived at 6:30 and our food was freshly prepared and promptly out at that time. Everyone in the party commented how delicious everything was. The Family meal deals also looked amazing. Thanks again for a great experience!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was good friendly

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I love this place and so does my whole family. Probably the best food in Brantford! Fresh, fast and tasty.

December 21, 2022

Everything was COLD! Veggies looked like they were sitting in the tin for 6 hours all mush. Chicken Parm was ice cold. Overpriced for what you get. We will never be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing food, flavored with care! Always super fresh and tasty.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Chicken parm on a foccaccia bun with homemade kettle chips and a custard tart. Delish!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

hands down one of the best pizzas in brantford !! The hot & honey drizzle over the potato pizza will make drool. Plus the owner Tom is a gem of a person. Always helping the community & keeping us fed! Definitely recommend !!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

If you have any event large or small Mercasa is a must! I had a get together catered by Mercasa and everything was exceptional! The Charcuterie looked like something from a magazine with high quality products Thank you to Tom and staff who made everything perfect. It s hard to find people who care as you do, well done looking forward to the next time

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Devious fresh and huge portion. This is the best sandwich Ive had in Nrantford

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We have tried Mercasa for take-out and catering and each time we have been very happy with the quality of the food and the friendly client service. Mercasa is our go-to Italian place in Brantford.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Pizza slice and veal on a bun food was engh. Bread good Rice balls good. Portuguese tarts decent, barely any jam on top though. And to top it off the 4 chuckleheads working up front never opened or held the door for my lady(wife) For the prices a return trip is unlikely !!!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

While the arancini was good, so was the bread. The pizza actually had no flavour, I thought the Patata with garlic, spicy prosciutto, caramelized onions, potato and Mike Hot honey, would be loaded with flavour, lacked flavour and toppings. Veal was tough. Husband said the chips were just greasy, oil not likely hot enough. While one comment in our house is the lasagna needs 3 times the meat, but lots of tender noodles, lacking meat. But I really I think the service was lacking. I was told they couldnt hold a piece of lasagna for me originally - I said Im placing an order for pick up now,, well its first come, first serve, but they did hold it. Owner I believe standing talking to someone, younger worker talking to the guy at the register. No prices listed - which is very strange. But standing around talking and not even saying hello to people isnt good business. I spent almost $90 plus I tipped. As soon as I started to pay the girl walked away The amount my bill came to, I was walking out with arms full and a hot loaf of bread under my arm and not one of the 4 guys even offered to open the door. Just talking oblivious to good customer service. Sorry but everyone was just a robot or standing talking, first time there, impressions matter. Which makes me think that they dont care about customers.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We used Mercasa to cater our wedding and to say they were amazing is an understatement. I didnt know it was possible to cook food that good for so many people. My guest wanted to drink the piri piri sauce with a straw! The antipasto board Tom and the team made came out of a dream. 2 months later and my guest still talk about it like it was yesterday. I would reccomend Tom and his team to cater any event you will not be disappointed and anytime Im in the area I stop by the resturant for some food and say Hi to everyone. Edit: I would also like to add how friendly and professional Tom and his team were. It is refreshing when people like their jobs because it really translates to great service. Keep up the great work

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great food, friendly staff, great value !!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

So good! Long drive from the states with London being our final destination. Everyone was hungry so looked on maps and found this place. It was delicious! The focaccia bread is heavenly!!! I had the CR special (pork bifana type sandwich), and it was so good! I m a slow eater so everyone else in the family tasted my sandwich and wanted more. Service was friendly and ok with the fact that we arrived so close to closing time. They had already cleaned and had no issues with us eating in (we opted to eat outside). The bread was so good we went back in after eating to see if there was another restaurant in London. (Nope - this is the only one). We bought an extra focaccia and had a conversation with the owner who was super nice. If we are ever in the neighborhood again, we will definitely stop by! They do catering too

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

As soon as I walked in, i fell in love with the ambiance and the decor. The homemade, all beef, melt in your mouth meatballs were exceptional and the pizza was by far the best we have had in a long time. The servers were very hospitable and made sure our needs were met. The owner, Tom took the time to chat with us about his passion for food and service. You can tell his heart goes into every recipe. This Italian Eatery is a must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Tom and his team catered my backyard wedding yesterday, and the food was SO TASTY and the service was amazing! Everyone was so happy with everything. I would 100% recommend them to cater your event! They made the night so much better!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Mercasa catered our micro wedding on the weekend and we could not be happier! We did a cocktail style party with all different appetizers coming around all night. Tom was amazing and so accommodating from the start. Liam, our server was incredible and the perfect addition to our wedding! The food was delicious and all of my guests left full, happy and with leftovers! We would highly recommend using Mercasa for any parties we will absolutely be using them again! Thank you Mercasa!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Incredible food! Awesome business model!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Friendly staff, amazing Roman pizza. Worth the drive from Ancaster.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great place to eat in or take out. Food was outstanding and large portions.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Tom and his team catered our wedding and there are not enough amazing words to say about them! First, he made my dream come true of having a Prosecco cart! The Prosecco ladies killed it and everyone was raving about it :) Second, THE FOOD!!! Omg the food! We met with Tom prior to talk menu and did he ever elevate it! The Cornish hen was delicious, the heirloom carrots were soo good and the dauphinois potatoes .I still have guests talking about those potatoes! People were messaging me saying they were dreaming about them!! Haha and the NY style cheesecake was sooo good! Then comes the midnight PIZZA buffet! I don t think we had any left! That was the icing on our wedding day cake THANK YOU TOM and your entire staff/team for making our wedding day so memorable and delicious!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

> Thankyou so much for catering my daughters Rachel wedding. > The service was excellent and the food was so delicious! Our family and guests were commenting how delicious it was and all wanting the recipe for the dijonaise potatoes lol . as it was a major winner . > Also you had an excellent staff there they were happy, friendly and so helpful and attentive. > Thankyou again Tom and staff for making this day perfect and exactly what Rachel & Jamie wished for

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Fantastic meal and great staff. Had spicy pork sandwich (huge) and home made chips. Sandwich was one of the best hot sandwiches I have ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Their pizza and their chicken parm panino is always a hit! I recommend getting the foccacia bread option if you decide to go with the chicken parm panino. Its a great way to make your day a little brighter and the customer service is always quick and friendly!

December 21, 2022

NEVER AGAIN...... $60 for a meal that I could have got a Little Cesars for a quarter of the price and been happier with it ..... If I could give zero stars I would

December 21, 2022

I can not believe that anyone likes this place..... I spent over $60 on a meal for myself and one other person and had to throw it out never again..... you would be better off ordering pizza from dollarama

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Eat here! Just had a chicken parm, extra saucy on a ciabatta bun. Sooo good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Had their special piri piri chicken sandwich on focaccia and it was out of this world!!! Friendly service too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Having only just recently moved to Paris I was in search of somewhere that offered a charcuterie/antipasto spread that I could bring over to a friends house. I stumbled across Mercasa online and ordered 2 of the Antipasto for two. Tom put together an amazing antipasto box for 4 people and even threw in an added box of fresh pizza bread. Everything was so fresh, so tasty and beautifully presented and everyone commented on how good it all was. Will definitely order from this place again and I hope to try their restaurant in the near future. Thank you Tom.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food and excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Had a chicken parm sandwich and a Brio came to $20. Havent been here since before the pandemic, good to see its still as good as ever was

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

FOOD WAS FRESH,ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. PRIVATE PARTY FOR A COMMUNION SERVICE WAS OUTSTANDING. SERVERS WHERE VERY ATTENTIVE AND EXTREMELY FRIENDLY. OWNER WAS OVERSEEING EVERYTHING. GREAT EXPERIENCE.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very proffesional staff members, amazing food, great management and cooks, nothing but good things to say about here!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The family meal deal was pretty good, kid loved it. Also the pizza is amazing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Yummy as always

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent atmosphere, people and especially the food!

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food was way too expensive and potions where small plus cold. Wont be back. This was me giving it a few tries.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Unbelievable food, great service. I highly recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Loved the food and drinks !

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Enjoyed our first pizza from Mercasa last night. The dough is very tasty and the ingredients are fresh. This is now our favourite pizza in Brantford!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best Chicken Parm Ive had in years!