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- LTLarryTAtlanta Metro •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoStill the best restaurant in Wilmington. Food is always excellent and somehow, even with turnover, they keep the service top notch and excellent. Kudos to the Bardea team!More infoBardea Food & DrinkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.8
- JJamesvipPhiladelphia County •70 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoCafe Mezzanotte is consistently a great experience. Veal chop is out of this world. But everything that Sergio produces is excellent, fresh, and authentic Italian cuisine. Go there. You will NOT be disappointed!!More infoCafe MezzanottePrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- JJosephvipNew Jersey •48 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMy wife and I made reservations for brunch and we were not disappointed. The warm croissants with orange butter were delicious. As were the Bloody Mary’s. Our meals were delicious and the service was on point. Highly recommend. Oh and don’t forget to try a flight of there beer. We did and again did not disappoint!!!More infoIron Hill Brewery - WilmingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Wilmington•4.5
- MmaximNew York City •7 reviews4.0Dined on 2 Oct 2024Overpriced. Excellent service. Need to be more creative on testing menu because cold steak doesn’t taste goodMore infoBardea SteakPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.5
- SSamanthaPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined on 10 Sept 2024The steak was so tender you could've cut it with a spoon, and the salmon deviled eggs were surprisingly refreshing - I expected they might lay heavy on me, but that wasn't the case. The beer selection was excellent! Next time I'm back in town I'll definitely be returning to Tonic.More infoTonic Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.3
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A city of rich history, Wilmington is "a place to be somebody." Wilmington is located in northern Delaware and within driving distance of a little bit of everything, making it attractive for business professionals. Development in the area has led to many restaurant openings and increased business for those already established. There are a variety of restaurants to appease many tastes. Great American food can be found on the riverfront along with a number of cafes. Enjoy a steak at the many steakhouses in the area, or keep it simple, and order a slice of pizza at a local pizzeria. Wilmington has a strong local feel that is evident in whichever restaurant you choose.
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Wilmington. Our customers recommend Bardea Food & Drink, La Fia and Bardea Steak
As of 10 Oct 2024 there are 43 restaurants in Wilmington. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.
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