Mediterranean Plates at Mercát, Palm Beach
Italian chef Cristiano Guidetti leads Mercát, a Mediterranean restaurant on Palm Beach, Aruba. The menu draws on Spain, Italy, Lebanon and Greece, and there are ocean views. Book through The Table Desk, an independent reservation service, and receive written confirmation by email once the table is booked.
The name is an old Catalan word for an open-air market, and the menu reads that way. Dishes travel around the Mediterranean, from Spanish and Italian plates to Lebanese and Greek flavors.
Starters include beef carpaccio with truffle and crisp Parmesan, and burrata with marinated cherry tomatoes. A chicken skewer comes with hummus and za'atar. For mains, paccheri with short rib ragu, seafood linguine in fresh tomato sauce and branzino with ratatouille and tahini cover pasta and fish.
Mercát appears in our family collection, so a family table is a natural fit. The $20 service fee is paid online by PayPal or card, and the meal is paid at the restaurant.
Photos: Mercát.
- Area
- Palm Beach
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Price level
- $$$ (our estimate, not exact pricing)
- Good for
- Family
Questions
Is The Table Desk part of Mercát?
It is not, since The Table Desk by All Tours Aruba is an independent reservation service with no affiliation to Mercát. It books your table and sends your confirmation by email. The restaurant's own cancellation policy is separate from ours.
What does Mercát serve?
Mediterranean dishes with flavors from Spain, Italy, Lebanon and Greece. Highlights include beef carpaccio with truffle and crisp Parmesan, paccheri with short rib ragu, and branzino with ratatouille and tahini.
Can I bring my family to Mercát?
Families are a good match, as Mercát appears in our family collection. The mix of starters, pasta and fish suits a varied table with ocean views. Give the full party size, including children, when you book.
What happens if Mercát has no table at my time?
The Table Desk tries your preferred time and your backup time. If neither can be booked, the full $20 is refunded. Once we confirm your table in writing, the fee is non-refundable.
When will I get my confirmation?
We email your confirmation as soon as the restaurant has made your booking. How long that takes depends on the restaurant. If we can't book it, your full $20 is refunded.
