Mercato Italiano Boca Raton — Restaurant in Boca Raton

This is a new place on Mizner in Boca Raton; they are the same owners of Cosa Duci, also in Boca, Sicilian ownership in case you are wondering.

They have prepared food to go but also Italian salumi (deli meat) that you can get to go or try there during happy hours where they offer salumi board.

Pretty much anything they cook is good and is done family style, not prepared way in advance so it is difficult to go wrong.

Try also some of the salumi they have to go; they have good Italian salame and you should also try the speck, a smoked Italian prosciutto that goes well eaten as is in a board but also can be used for other dishes. For instance short pasta with mushrooms and speck is very good; you cut the speck in small pieces, cook it in EVOO at low-medium temperature so it doesn’t burn and add the mushrooms after a couple of minutes. Then transfer the pasta in the pan and stir it together for a couple of minutes to coat all the flavors (just make sure you remove the past a couple of minutes before it is al dente and you complete the cooking in the pan with speck and mushrooms – you might want to add a couple of tablespoons of the pasta cooking water, rich in amid, to create a little cream and get all the ingredients happy.

Anyway, I am not sure how this review became a recipe, but they also have several other Italian products from biscotti to anchovies and more. It is a nice place, warm, they have a small separate room with a few tables where you can enjoy some salumi and wine and it’s a great addition to Boca and Southern Palm Beach County.

Of course don’t expect salumi prices supermarket style, because these guys import from Italy, we are not talking about Boar’s Head here, you get the real thing.

Great place to buy some Italian products or get some lunch to go; and of course if you are Italian or even just of Italian heritage, it...

If you’re searching for a slice of authentic Italian heaven in Boca Raton, look no further than Mercato Italiano! We stopped in for lunch today and were blown away by the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Irene and Susie made us feel like long-lost family, welcoming us with warmth and ensuring everything about our visit was perfect. Their hospitality alone deserves five stars!

Now, let’s talk about the food. WOW. The sandwiches were pure works of art. The U Sicilianu was a flavor explosion—each bite bursting with rich, savory goodness. The La Mortattazza was divine, perfectly balanced with thinly sliced meats and that classic Italian touch. And the chicken cutlet sandwich? Absolute perfection—crispy, juicy, and layered with all the right flavors.

And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the Margherita pizza arrived at our table, glistening with fresh mozzarella, vibrant tomato sauce, and a heavenly aroma that could make anyone weak in the knees. It was light, fresh, and cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of char on the crust.

Mercato Italiano is a true gem! Between the top-notch food and the outstanding service from Irene and Susie, our lunch was an unforgettable experience. If you haven’t been, run—don’t walk—and prepare to fall in love with this little slice of Italy right here in...

We currently drive from WPB to Miami to shop for authentic Italian food; therefore we were really happy when this place opened in Boca Raton!

The store is very beautiful, but no surprise here: these are the same owners of Cosa Duci, and if you are familiar with that place, you know how much dedication they put to their work and their customers!

Besides the deli/market area, they also have a very small and cozy dining room, a wine room and a couple of tables in the outside court.

You will find several imported cold cuts and cheeses in the deli, plus some prepared food and pastries. They even have Stracchino and Robiola, two Italian cheeses that are incredibly difficult to find!

Prices vary, but some items can very expensive (the Bresaola is one of them, but I strongly advise you to try it at least once: it is really good!)

They now offer HH as well, but I would say that it is not a typical HH where items on the regular menu are offered at cheaper prices: their HH is like an offering of food and drinks (at regular price) which are not on their regular menu. However, it is a good way to taste more of their products.

The parking lot is not very big, but is normally not an issue if you get there before 5pm: after this time the entire lot seems to be reserved to valet...