Question 1

What is a bacaro?

Accepted Answer

A bacaro is the Venetian wine tavern: a counter where you drink an ombra (a small glass of wine) and eat a cicchetto, standing, among the locals. Al Mercà is one of the most loved near Rialto.

Question 2

Where is Al Mercà in Venice?

Accepted Answer

We're at Campo Bella Vienna 213, San Polo, a stone's throw from the Rialto market. "Mercà" is Venetian dialect for "market".

Question 3

Do you take reservations?

Accepted Answer

No, it's a bacaro: you just come. Walk up to the counter, order an ombra and a few cicchetti, and stand on the campo. Quick and easy.

Question 4

What do you eat at Al Mercà?

Accepted Answer

Cicchetti of the day, small stuffed sandwiches (including creamed cod, baccalà mantecato) and meatballs, also vegetarian. Simple, good food that follows the morning market.

Question 5

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Very little: sandwiches and meatballs cost a couple of euros, the wine and spritz are unbeatable. An honest Venetian aperitivo.

Question 6

When are you open?

Accepted Answer

Monday to Saturday, 10:00–14:30 and 18:00–20:00 (Friday and Saturday until 21:30). Closed Sunday. The spritz hour is the best time.

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