Mercato

Best Italian Rest in the Hudson Valley.
Sophisticated and tasty food.
Kale salad is very delicious.
Fresh ingredients which is what Italian food is all about.
I wish I lived closer to this fabulous establishment.

I discovered this place last year -- I come up to the Hudson Valley for summer holiday -- and enjoyed it enough to come back this year. Mercato is really quite a find: authentic Italian food in a rustic setting. Last night, we had a light supper after a long drive: a shared antipasto of buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes and then seared quail over risotto. The meal was simple and exquisite. Mercato will be on my must list every time I'm in this part of the world.

Awesome!  One of the best restaurants in the area.  Upscale, inventive Italian menu.  It is a tiny place, so make a reservation.  Street parking.