Following a successful opening in Milan last year, Italian dreamer Andrea Rasca has brought the authentic Italian market experience to SoBo (that’s South of Borough, by the way). With a focus on good honest artisan food and empowering small Italian and British producers, Mercato Metropolitano is set to be the top spot for discerning food lovers across the capital.
[@mercatometropol]Located in an old disused paper factory near Elephant & Castle, MM’s core values of sustainability and urban renewal will be visible throughout; from the recycled materials to the authentic, industrial warehouse environment. They have gathered the very best artisan producers to fill the 45,000 sq ft space; including an onsite bakery, fishmongers, butchers, coffee roasters, charcuterie, Italian wines, pasta, pizza and so much more.
[@mercatometropol]And it’s more than just food! They have everything from cookery demos and musical performances to an in-house cinema and even a pop-up hotel. Dominic Lake, co-dreamer of MM, says that the success of the market will be measured in smiles — “if we see people smiling we know we have created something of value”. We are already smiling at the thought of pizza and wine…
Mercato Metropolitano is open Tuesday till Sunday, 11am-11pm. You can find it at 48-52 Newington Causeway, SE1 6DR.
