Mercato Italiano: Boca Raton’s Hidden Slice of Italy

Written By Lindsay Kaplan

Let me introduce you to MERCATO ITALIANO BOCA RATON. This gem has the strangest hours on the block—closing at 5 pm and barely open on weekends. You have to get it while it’s hot (and open!). Step inside, and you'll feel like you're in Italy. 

The mom at the counter is straight from Sicily, and her daughter is making all your food. Where to start? The freshly made gelato, homemade pizza, the best cannoli's I’ve ever had, and the prosciutto breakfast sandwich—MAMA MIA! You’ll be waiting at the door the moment it opens, don’t worry you’ll see me too.

Literally hidden in Royal Palm Place in Boca, you have to search for it, but trust me, you won’t miss the smell. Enjoy your little taste of Italy right here in Boca Raton.

Lindsay Kaplan
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