Mercasa & Gretzky

Pickleball Club Partnership

Introducing Paddles Pizzas & Panini by Mercasa – Opening Fall 2025 in Hamilton

Where Sport

Meets Italian Soul

This Fall – Mercasa, the culinary brand behind the beloved Mercasa Little Italy Eatery in Brantford, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the Gretzky Pickleball Club on Nebo Road in Hamilton.
This collaboration brings Mercasa’s signature Italian flavours to the heart of Canada’s premier pickleball destination with the launch of Paddles Pizzas & Panini by Mercasa — a vibrant new restaurant opening this fall.

Tom Mercante

Founder & Executive Chef

Tom’s culinary inspiration is deeply rooted in his Italian heritage — blending the flavours of Abruzzo and Lazio with modern hospitality.

Paddles Pizzas & Panini

Coming Fall 2025

This fall, Mercasa expands its passion for food and community with the launch of Paddles Pizzas & Panini by Mercasa, located inside the brand-new Gretzky Pickleball Club on Nebo Road in Hamilton.
Paddles will be more than a restaurant — it’s a gathering place for athletes, families, and food lovers. Whether fuelling up before a match, celebrating a win, or enjoying a night out, guests will enjoy the same signature Roman pizzas, handcrafted panini, pastas, and antipasto boards that Mercasa is known for.