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Mercato Di Grazia

4.7 (23 reviews)
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Porketta Bout It
Justin V.

Based on my lone visit, Mercato di Grazia offers some of the best sandwiches in the area. I can't believe we have this spot in Norfolk - I honestly thought that I was in an NYC deli the moment I bit into my sandwich. Mercato took over the suite that previously housed Urban Ice (which I never had a chance to try). They're 1.5 floors of awesomeness (the second floor is essentially a balcony with roughly six 2-tops) - their main floor is full of items that appear to be imported directly from Italy. I noticed they have homemade pasta (I need to take some home!), something that is very welcome, and there are plenty of other food items you can pick up to use/cook at home. When I arrived on the morning of 2/21, Mercato wasn't busy. There were about 3 or 4 customers browsing while one was at the register to order a sandwich. His transaction was completed quickly - before I knew it, it was my turn. I ordered the Porketta Bout It (shaved herb porchetta, sliced brie, marinated broccoli rabe, sweet brined red onions, hot honey) and a bottled Coke. After ordering and paying, I took a seat and waited for my food. My hero was ready in no time - the cashier called my name and gave it to me. I opened it up to find the most amazing looking sandwich. Not only did it look great, it was delicious. I devoured my food and kept nodding my head with glowing approval. The manager on duty noticed me and jokingly said, "I see you nodding," to which I replied, "This may be the best sandwich I've ever had." She smiled and came back with, "That's what I love to hear." Mercato puts some work into their ingredients, and their customers benefit with a delightful hero like the Porketta Bout It. Before I forget, their venue was clean and organized, but you can tell that it can get tight in there with a whole bunch of customers. But they deserve to have everyone in there because their food, and this experience, was amazing. If you haven't been to Downtown Norfolk in a bit, Mercato di Grazia is every bit worth the trip. I will return as soon as possible to try out their other heroes, their grinders and their pinsa (pizza). Thank you, Mercato di Grazia! JV

Porketta Bout It
Toni A.

This is a super cool Italian deli spot in downtown Norfolk. they have a small store with various Italian goods. They make homemade pasta for sale. Deli meats and cheeses are available. Their menu consist of various sandwiches. Service is nice and friendly. We got the Porketta Bout It, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. They filled the sandwich with a lot of meat. The broccoli type vegetable went very well with the flavors. It felt very fresh. The oils and herbs really brought it all together. The bread was a good texture. Overall these sandwiches are huge, I could only finish half. I bought some homemade pasta, and I'm excited to try it for one of my meals at home this week. Overall, a great deli sandwich spot with a very cool market, I recommend everyone come check it out.

Maria G.

If you want a sandwich that is made with bread made in house, quality meat and cheese AND yummy olive oil, then this is the spot for it!! I saw their posts popping up on my social media page, so I had to check out what the hype was. They are in the heart of Granby street, so parking is a bit a challenge but you can park at the TCC parking garage since they are just right around the corner. They're an Italian shop that sales everything authentic Italian from noodles, wine, olive oil, vinegars, desserts, pizza, sandwiches, and so much more in this quaint shop. It is a little pricey but it's about quality. The star for me was they sell gluten free pasta! And I had their sandwiches and the bread did not give me any trouble to my gluten sensitive stomach. I think I found my spot for a good sandwich! The bread was soft but still had a chew, can't explain it but it's yum. I'll be returning soon, like today! So hope you can check them out soon too!

Jerome J.

I've been wanting to try this place since Luce is one of my favorite spots to eat. I had a couple of the cold sandwiches (porketta,fafo), a hot sandwich (chicken parm), and a pizza(di parma). I would go back for the sandwiches more so, all of them had a good flavor and ratio of meat to bread. If you get a grinder to go, I would suggest letting the heat out as you travel it may steam the bread. A bit pricy but quality ingredients. Can't speak for the market items but they had a selection worth looking at while you wait for your food.

"Americaghn" Hero
Victoryia G.

First time here!! I've been seriously too lazy to drive because of traffic but, I'm so glad I did. I was greeted with a smile which made me even happier to order. The low light in the deli/restaurant made it so cozy. There's a variety of pasta, cooked and uncooked available for sale. Along with other produce and deli meat. I took my sandwich to-go although, there is a little dining area in the back. I ordered the "americaghn" which came on a sesame seed roll. Everything is so fresh down to the bread and yummy buttery olive oil on the bread. I can't wait to return! Thank you.

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Bob R.

We stopped by Mercato Di Grazia by Chef Antonio Caruana located at 245 Granby Street in the heart of Norfolk for their Holiday Open House yesterday. Chef was there passing out samples of his signature sauces including the Marinara, Puttanesca and the spicy Arrabbita. They are all very tasty in their own unique way. These signature sauces are jar, pan, plate, and it's unnecessary to add anything to them. If you pick up some of your favorite pasta, you will look like a culinary Master Chef when you make them for dinner. We love their Mezze Maniche which is made fresh in house and dried for easy storage. Please follow the cooking instructions for a perfect al dente pasta every time! While you're there consider trying one of their amazing sandwiches. We split the Porchetta Bout It which consists of razor thin, herb Porketta, sliced brie, marinated broccoli rabe, sweet brined red onions and topped with Hot Honey. This is a big sandwich and certainly enough to share or you can also take the other half home for later. If you love authentic Italian cuisine that you can make at home without the hassle, check out this wonderful Italian Market, you'll be glad you did and you can rest assured that you are supporting our local business community! E ora si mangia (And now we eat!)

Trish K.

Small seating area. Big crowd on the weekend. No substitutions. What you see on the menu is what you get. You also get a FANTASTIC TASTING SUB. It was so good. The flavors melted perfectly together. No kids menu. You might need to take some home! The oil is perfect! Pizzas as well. Expensive but it's an Italian deli! Chips, beer, sodas.... Nice staff. A+

Porketta bout it
Christian E.

Awesome Italian market/sandwich shop by Grampy Street. The owner is the same owner of Luce. I did get my order wrong. The first time I went here because the other person has the same name as me and they gave him that one instead. But nonetheless, I got their signature sandwich which was fantastic. I did not realize you could put broccoli in a sandwich and still taste great! If you are hungry, you can definitely destroy one of these sandwiches and be very full. Lots of homemade pasta that you can cook in your home. They also have imported Italian products there.

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Mike M.

Great Italian deli! Great sandwiches for lunch. Grabbed some sausages for sausages and peppers for dinner that evening. Happy tummy all in one day!

Brenna J.

Went into the store just to check it out and was pleased to see a selection of various items of grocery staples for sale. The employees are extremely friendly, helpful and personable. I was able to meet the owner and he was a very nice man. I ordered my husband a sandwich since he is always on the lookout for "the" Italian sandwich. I brought it home and he was literally moaning with delight while eating it. Stopping by and getting sandwiches is now my every other Thursday routine on the way home. The bread is fantastic, the meats and cheeses are fresh and high quality. The toppings are top notch! Please make it a point to try this place, you will not be disappointed with the food or the customer service.!

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Mercato served me one of the best Italian subs I've every eaten. The Monty is a must try and the service was awesome!

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The pork Etta about it was hands down the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. Love this hidden deli in Norfolk!

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Came for a celebratory dinner with our closest friends. Overall, everything was fantastic. The…read moreonly complaint was my husband wished the pasta had sauce on it and most of our dishes were just a bit over salted. That said, I would definitely come back.

We (a party of 4) decided to check out The Veranda for the first time recently. We made a…read morereservation and this is a *must*, this is a very small dining room and every table was full during our visit (on a Saturday evening). We started with a round of cocktails that proved to be tasty and well-made. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and indulged our really chatty table's need for more time, over and over- whoops. We skipped an appetizer but the options on the menu looked delicious! The wine list was fairly modest but hit all the necessaries and we settled on a few bottles of chianti. Yep, a few bottles. It was one of those nights! As we awaited our entrees, we could see into the kitchen and there was a chef back there making pasta by hand- they are not lying about that! The mood in the restaurant was friendly, a bit low lit for ambiance but still bright enough to see your neighbors. I would call the vibe "neighborhood bistro" and it had this REALLY warming effect on a chilly, rainy evening. Tables were all full but no one was seated right on top of each other, there was plenty of room to stretch and converse privately. Because I am a masochist and am avoiding gods favorite food (pasta) I ordered the steak. It was served along side roasted potatoes and a rocket salad. The steak arrived at perfect temperature and was seasoned magnificently. I'll admit I am a salt girl- I did not not have add a speck of salt or pepper, it already tasted amazing. I certainly did not feel like I'd missed out by not getting the pasta, even if it did look incredible. My husband got a pasta dish with sausages, and he kept raving about how much sausage was in it and how delicious the sauce was. Our friends got a copy of my husbands dish and the salmon with lemon sauce pasta except my friend requested chicken be substituted and the chef indulged her request! They were equally enamored with how well their dishes turned out. All in all, this was an unexpected delicious find and we WILL be back again!

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