I&C MERCATO ITALIANO
A Family Place
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Fresh Food Prepared Daily in Limited Quantities Using Seasonal Ingredients.
When Today's Production Is Sold Out?
We Start Again Tomorrow.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At I&C Mercato Italiano, we prepare food daily in small batches using seasonal ingredients and traditional Italian techniques. From fresh bread and sandwiches to family dinners and gelato, every item is crafted with care and available until sold out.
FRESH DAILY
Fresh Food Prepared Daily, Seasonal Ingredients, Limited ProductionAvailable Until Sold Out
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We remain intentionally small so every loaf of bread, family dinner, sandwich, and dessert receives the same care and attention as if it were prepared for our own family.
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OUR STORY
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I&C Mercato Italiano was created by Chef Paco Frola to bring the feeling of an Italian neighborhood market to Fair Lawn. Inspired by the bakeries, alimentari, and family-run kitchens of Italy, our focus is simple: fresh bread, seasonal cooking, family dinners, gelato, and genuine hospitality.
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Meet Chef Paco
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Led by Chef Pasquale Frola, with a background spanning fine-dining Italian kitchens and restaurant openings across New York and New Jersey.
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This Week Menu
Pre-order only • Limited quantities
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Our menus are released weekly and prepared in limited quantities.
All dishes are designed for delivery and finished at home.
Availability may vary by day.
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Antipasti
Whipped ricotta, olive oil, toasted bread
Polpette of veal and beef, tomato basil
Burrata, blistered tomatoes, oregano
Grilled Octopus, Hummus, taggiasca Olives
Crispy Artichokes , Home made Aioli, Lemon , parmigiano
Primi
Rigatoni alla vodka
Paccheri with short rib ragù
Cacio e pepe (sauce packed separately)
Secondi
Chicken parmigiana, organic chicken, mozzarella
Red wine–braised short ribs
Roasted branzino fillet, capers and lemon
Contorni
Broccoli rabe, garlic and chili
Roasted potatoes with rosemary
Dolci
Tiramisu
Olive oil cake, citrus glaze
Testimonials
"Colleen Morrissey (Aug 8, 2023)
Chef Pasquale was outstanding from beginning to end. The proposed menu he sent over had so many delicious, inventive ideas and he was really happy to be flexible to accommodate one pregnant vegan in my group. He seemed very passionate about produce and excitedly suggested a number of in season vegetable dishes for her. His response time was very quick and he was very attentive (asking if I needed napkins, plates, cookware, ice etc etc.) He was very punctual, he told me he'd arrived at 5pm but was there at 4:50pm. We threw a few unexpected curveballs his way - I did not know that my venue was a 5th floor walkup. On top of that, the oven was broken. Chef never complained and delivered a wonderful evening. One of my attendees even asked for his contact information to use for future events.”
"Chase Madison - Jul 10 2023
Chef Pasquale Frola far exceeded all of our expectations. The amount of effort he dedicates to his craft is something to behold. The food was outrageously good and Chef Pasquale was a delight. I cannot say enough good things about the evening. It was perfect. I highly recommend Chef Pasquale. The evening was the pinnacle of culinary excellence.
"Mike Sloan - Jul 19 2023
Dinner with Chef Paco was a great experience! His passion for cooking and using quality ingredients was very apparent and a delight to learn about. Every dish that was prepared was superb. Even with a dietary restriction, Chef Paco was able to create a delicious menu that will not be soon forgotten. I'd highly recommend Chef Paco!!
"Kristin Silva - Apr 18 2023
My family and I had an amazing experience with Chef Pasquale Frola. We had him come for my mother's birthday and it was great. Every single course was delicious! Pasquale himself was very personable! Overall 10 out of 10 experience would recommend to anyone and would 100% book him again for another event.
"Sonny Bae - Jul 3 2023
We had a wonderful meal with Chef Paco. His dishes were masterfully crafted with the finest ingredients. It was like being at a top-tier restaurant but even more fresh and authentic.”
"Arno - Jul 23, 2023)
“Our chef was excellent. Food was absolutely delicious, chef was very friendly and my kitchen was spotless afterwards. Highly highly recommend him!”
"RoseMarie Brown - Jun 23, 2023
Pasquale made our anniversary dinner very special. He prepared a beautiful meal for us and made us feel like special guests of honor in our own home. His food was delicious and tasted like Italy. We had many laughs and wonderful conversation. Can't wait to hire him again!”
"The Executive Chef, Pasquale Frola, who is from Naples and has worked at various restaurants in New York City, has put thought into every ingredient and aspect
of what goes on the table"
Eat Well & Drink Wine
Drop me a line with your request and let's start your next level culinary experience !
Tel: 347-456-3851 | Email: chefpacofrola@gmail.com
