Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

📍 Shelton, CT

4.0 (315 Google)

📍 785 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, USA, Shelton, CT

📞 +12035874072

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Bring your grandchildren for a delightful lunch and playtime at Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar in Shelton! Their spacious indoor play area offers fun for little ones while you enjoy delicious Italian food. We’d love to see you and your family at Mercato in Shelton!

Grandparent-Friendly Details

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

Color Quest

Pick a color and count every piece of equipment in that color as you explore. Changes each visit.

Shadow Maze

Follow the grandkid exactly through the play space — mirror every move. They'll make it as hard as possible.

Building Challenge

In any block or construction area: tallest tower in 5 minutes. Grandparent vs. grandkid. No mercy.

Secret Base Hunt

Find the most peaceful, hidden spot in the play space together. Claim it as your headquarters.

Story Station

Sit together and build a story about the imaginary world inside the play space. Who lives here?

Budget & Insider Tips

Grandparent Money Tips

• Many play spaces sell 10-visit punch cards that cut per-visit cost by 20–30%. Worth asking if grandkids are local.
• Weekday morning sessions have significantly fewer kids — you're often paying the same for a much better experience.
• Ask at the desk about grandparent+grandchild combo pricing. Not always advertised but sometimes offered.

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