Mercato and Company, a newly opened Italian market in West University, will open a restaurant in connection with its upscale grocery in early 2025.

The details

According to a news release announcing the opening of the market, cafe and bottle shop, the Osteria di Mercato restaurant and wine bar will serve lunch and dinner.

Mercato and Company founder Arlene Ventura partnered with chef Tatiana Perna to develop the menu at Osteria di Mercato, per the release. Perna is a classically trained chef who helms the kitchen at the historic Tuscan resort Podere 1384.

What to expect
The Italian restaurant will use Mercato and Company's offerings. (Courtesy Becca Wright)
Osteria di Mercato will feature authentic Italian dishes alongside a wine selection, according to the release.


The restaurant will provide an intimate setting for patrons and a collaborative experience with the market by using its offerings, per the release.

“An osteria is by definition a place that brings people together over good food and wine,” Perna said. “At Osteria di Mercato, that’s exactly what we intend to do. We’re using high-quality ingredients and traditional Italian recipes and practices to create meals that are simple and authentically delicious, all in an intimate, welcoming space.”