Jan 7

Jan 7 Mercát

**Andres Davila**
*Complex Executive Chef*

Aruba’s new destination for Mediterranean cuisine is now open at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.

Mercát serves up an assortment of flavors, colors and spices for guests to enjoy as part of an immersive sharing concept, perfect for families and groups of friends. Each dish is carefully curated using fresh ingredients, with influences from Spain, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco and Greece. Whether indoors or with an al fresco oceanfront view, you're invited to pull up a chair for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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[ SHAREABLES: COLD ]

Mezze⊽ — 15.00
hummus, muhammara, baba ganoush, falafel, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, watermelon radish, marinated olives, pita bread
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Prime Beef Carpaccio
arugula, Parmesan, truffle mayo
— regular 17.00
— with freshly shaved black truffle (2g) 27.00
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Tuna Tartare — 17.00
parsley, shallots, pickled cucumber, capers, grainy mustard, sea salt-cured egg yolk, extra-virgin olive oil, home-made whole wheat chips

[ SHAREABLES: HOT ]

Mortadella and Pistachio Pinsa — 16.00
Italian mortadella, stracciatella, roasted pistachios, pesto
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Prosciutto and Stracciatella Pinsa — 17.00
prosciutto di Parma, stracciatella, balsamic reduction
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Mussels à la Provençale — 19.00
Provençal herbs, onions, garlic, white wine, grilled sourdough

[ SALADS ]

Veggie Niçoise⊽ — 18.00
watermelon, mesclun of greens, roasted fennel, green beans, potatoes, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
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Mercát Caesar — 19.00
romaine, Parmesan, home-made croutons, Caesar dressing
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Greek⊽ — 21.00
cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, red onions, extra-virgin olive oil

[ PIZZAS AND PASTAS ]

Margherita⊽ — 17.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella
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Pepperoni — 18.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni
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Funghi⊽ — 19.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms
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Orecchiette Pasta⊽ — 28.00
broccolini, chickpeas
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Short Rib Pasta — 34.00
paccheri pasta, short rib ragu, Parmesan, lemon zest
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Seafood Linguine — 37.00
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, fresh tomato sauce

[ DINNER MAIN COURSES* ]

Couscous Paella
green beans, bell peppers, mushrooms, pickled veggies
— regular 23.00
— with jumbo shrimp 32.00
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Roasted Lemon Chicken — 32.00
half-chicken, baby potatoes, French green beans
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Pistachio-crusted Salmon — 38.00
creamy polenta, chermoula, watercress
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Branzino Fillet — 39.00
baby potatoes, tahini sauce, parsley-infused oil
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Prime Strip Loin — 45.00
Jamón Serrano-infused demi-glace, domino potatoes
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Lamb Shank — 45.00
tahini, dates, couscous

* Served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

[ DESSERTS ]

Tiramisu⊽ — 11.00
mascarpone, coffee, ladyfingers
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Moroccan Chocolate Cake⊽ — 12.00
dates, pistachios, caramel

⊽ Vegetarian.