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Mercato @ Daylesford: Restaurant Reviews

32 Raglan Street, Daylesford, Victoria 3460, Australia
035 348 4488
Ranked #1 of 27 restaurants in Daylesford
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 47 AUD
Cuisines: Australian, Contemporary
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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65 reviews from our community

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
“Mercato is special in every way.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We dined at Mercato for the 3rd time on New Years eve.
The warm welcome , the special ambiance, the wonderful menu and wine and the friendly professionalism of the staff made the evening an especially perfect way to see the year out.
As we entered the restaurant for the 1st time several months ago I was surprised and did not expect the sight or the atmosphere inside.
The elegant bar and the welcoming fire in winter was charming.
I would advise to book ahead as I would hate you to miss an opportunity to enjoy this wonderful touch of class in one of my favourite towns away from home in Victoria.

  • Visited December 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Hobart, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Tasty food and great service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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We recently ate dinner at Mercato and were really impressed. The atmosphere was friendly and the decor tasteful. The waiters were attentive but discreet. The food was lovely. We were recommended this resturant by the owners of the B&B we were staying at and we can see why they liked going there themselves. On Monday nights they have a 'locals special' which is a main meal (we had a choice between 5 dishes) and a glass of wine for $25.00. The overall dining experience here was the best that we experienced during our trip to Victoria.

  • Visited January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“JA's birthday festival”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Absolutely divine...... I would travel from Melbourne to eat this meal and travel back without feeling like I wasted my time!!!

Visited January 2012
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very good but not the best”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We had a very good meal here and will recommend it 100% - but the dishes are not special or adventurous. Mercato comes a definite 3rd after Kazuki's and Perfect Drop. However - go and you will not be disappointed.

  • Visited January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very pleasant surprise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

We dined at Mercato on consecutive nights, so impressed were we. The first night we didn't get to try dessert. Ambience and service are wonderful and the place is not stiff and starchy but h a formality. The food is regional, interesting and top class, from jellied smoked eel to spicy quail, delicious Tuki lamb loin and the huge sweet pork chop. We loved the ginger brûlée. I'd suggest booking on weekends. The wine list offers some less well known local / regional drops worth exploring even by the glass.

  • Visited January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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