Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Delaware

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Home Grown Café

5.0

5 (502)

$30 and under

American

Newark

About the restaurant

Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 23 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.

Top review

Angela

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Our server was very kind and helpful. Food was delicious and very large portions. Great evening!

The House of William & Merry

4.9

4.9 (2291)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

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JessicaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food, service & experience with friends for the holidays. The scallops were delicious & our friends thoroughly enjoyed their beef entree.

La Fia

4.9

4.9 (2086)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Travel down historic Market Street towards the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and you will find La Fia Bistro. La Fia is an intimate dinner destination in a historic building located on the corner of 5th and Market. Chef Dwain Kalup's menu utlizes carefully sourced ingredients reflecting the seasons, local region and local farms. The menu at La Fia features small plates, pastas and creative entrees. Our cheese and charcuterie is one of a kind and not to be missed!

Due to the small size of our restaurant we allow 2 hours for guests to enjoy their dining experience. If you feel you need more time please reach out to us directly.

Top review

Steve

Dined 7 days ago

La fia. Perfect experience and meal. From start to finish amazing. U need to go. Apps- GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS pistachio mole verde, pickled red onion- habanero salsa, tomatillo WAGYU BEEF TARTARE horseradish gremolata, herbed buttermilk, grilled focaccia Meal- black Squid ink pasta with chorizo crumbs, Spanish blue prawns and oregano citrus butter. DRY-AGED DUCK BREAST charred caraflex cabbage, black lime vinaigrette, asian pear, duck jus Desert Roasted banana ice cream with roasted bananas over peanut butter mouse. Topped with peanut butter wafer Sweet potato pie with maple bourbon sauce, pears, and something on top-mouse- marshmallow. OUTSTANDING. Bar menu is also creative and fantastic. Missed on nothing.

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Popular dish

Grilled Spanish Octopus

Popular dish

Crispy Duck Leg Confit

Vita Nova - University of Delaware

4.8

4.8 (642)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Newark

About the restaurant

Vita Nova is the signature student-operated restaurant which is part of the Hospitality Business Management program at the University of Delaware.

Vita Nova features a "Best of Delaware" award-winning lunch buffet Mon-Fri and elegant fine dining Wed-Fri during the fall and spring semesters. For lunch, the students offer fresh, local dishes including gourmet salads, soups, pastas, entrees, fire-roasted flatbreads, cheese board and mini sweets. The five-course dinner begins with a fusion-inspired appetizer trio and choice of salad, followed by intermezzo and your choice of entrée. The evening ends on a sweet note with a decadent dessert.

Thank you for your support and being an important part of our unique student learning experience!

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Jaclyn

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

I try to score a reservation each semester that Vita Nova is open, it is a wonderful evening out! I am always impressed with the staff, they do a fantastic job. The food is consistently delicious each time I visit, and plated appealingly. I can't wait until next semester!

Crow Bar - Trolley Square

4.9

4.9 (47)

$30 and under

Global, International

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Global menu of chef inspired small plates, entrees and pizza. Inspired and creative cocktails, 12 beers on draught and a lively dining room in the Trolley Square neighborhood!

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Wendy

Dined 6 days ago

My husband and I went to the Crow Bar for a date night! It was wonderful- I would recommend the octopus and anything on the bao buns!! Kinda noisy but you can sit close together- so it was perfect for us!

Eclipse Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1112)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Enjoy cozy but energetic dining at Eclipse Bistro. It offers a chic, small and intimate dining room with brick walls, soft lighting and wood furnishings, creating a warm and sophisticated ambiance, making it a great place for a first date or business luncheon. Its diverse menu offers something for most diners. Eclipse Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week, and for dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-658-1588, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.

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Kathy

Dined 3 days ago

FABulous great night excellent overall We will be back

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Popular dish

Seared Scallops

Lore

4.7

4.7 (105)

$31 to $50

Italian

Middletown

About the restaurant

Newly renovated restaurant is NOW OPEN! Stunning, (soon to be) award-winning, artisan Woodfire restaurant nestled within the St. Anne’s Club in Middletown, Delaware.
Italian and Mediterranean fusion wood fire-kitchen with craft cocktail bar that combines locally-inspired, fresh, and creative food with refined artisan cocktails derived from only the highest quality ingredients.
Expect high-quality food in a comfortable atmosphere, ambiance, and polished staff, striving to create a sense of ‘place’ and provide a great experience to all of our guests.

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Carol

Dined 2 days ago

Great place for a holiday get together! The holiday drinks were delicious and the new menu items were fantastic. The Woodfire pizzas never disappoint.

Columbus Inn

4.8

4.8 (2449)

$30 and under

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Columbus Inn has been reborn as a contemporary bar/restaurant that combines the best of both the old and new. Featuring seasonal Modern American menus with an extensive selection of wine, beer, and craft cocktails.

Online Ordering and Delivery Options available through our website: www.ColumbusInn.net

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Cathy

Dined 3 days ago

First time sitting in the tavern, usually eat in the main diningroom. Tavern very noisy. Not sure if this is the norm as there was a Christmas party at the next table. The food was delicious. Will difinitely be back

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Popular dish

Crispy Calamari

Tonic Seafood and Steak

4.5

4.5 (1272)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Tonic Seafood & Steak offers four distinct dining areas, each with its unique ambiance and design. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with stunning light fixtures, metallic gold accents, and a glass-enclosed room. The entrance area features the Bar and Lounge, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Lauren

Dined 3 days ago

This is a spot that I've been covering a visit to fire a long time and it didn't disappoint. The cocktails had a nice punch but didn't bowl you over with the distinct burn. The seafood tower was fresh and paired with the most amazing sauces. The steaks were so tender, I barely needed a knife and cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes were so light but flavorful. Then the creme brulèe was prepared with such thought that every bite was crisp and accompanied with a silky cream. Paired with the latte, this was a prefect meal in a beautifully curated atmosphere with the most charismatic and timely service provided by our server, Teddy. This is the perfect venue for a date night or big event, don't miss out on Tonic!

Valle Cucina Italiana

4.8

4.8 (851)

$30 and under

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Valle Cucina, Delaware's best kept secret for over forty years! Our name suggests Italian, and it is the best around, but we are also known for our seven time "Best of Delaware" award winning 100% jumbo lump crab cakes, seafood dishes and the area's most amazing dry aged steaks. Valle also showcases a 100+ bottle wine list.

Come as your are or formal, everyone feels at home. We take pride in our friendly service.

Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, off Limestone Rd. Valle, opened in 1981 as a pizzeria and has become a must try. We are inviting you to experience what many have called their best dining experience.

For special requests we suggest you call us 302-998-9999 so we can best serve you

Top review

AnnVIP

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Best steaks in area, food arrives hot, good wine pours!

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