Came to celebrate an anniversary with my in-laws and we had a fantastic experience…read more Not only was the food and service top notch, shout out to Danny A., our server, but the small details, like water glasses filled before we arrived at our table, added to an excellent experience. Will be back when the occasion calls for it.

This is our go to Italian restaurant in Wilmington. We have taken several friends there over the…read moreyears and they all have also loved it. When we attend event at the Wilson Center we always go there first.

The whole experience was amazing. My wife and I came to Wilmington for a weekend without the kids…read more We were walking g around and saw the menu in the window and decided to try it. We had no reservation so we were seated in the bar area and the bartender was our waiter. He was great. Knew his stuff and paired my dinner with a perfect wine. The food was probably a top 5 experience in my life, and I'm comparing it to places I've been to in Boston & Newport RI. Romantic setting and by the water. A must try if you are looking for high end food and dining experience.

To start, the ambiance and quality of service at the restaurant is incredibly good . The staff was…read morewelcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and I'm sure that sitting on one of the balconies is a great experience. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed in the food, especially at this price point. Nothing was bad but it just didn't wow as expected. The portions are also incredibly small. There was actually an option for us to order a "kids size" portion for the child at our table and I am not exaggerating when I say the portion was the identical size as everyone else's. If you're going for the ambiance and decor it is a very nice spot that feels upscale. However, when it comes to the food it wouldn't be my choice.

Really enjoyed the food, but gosh the service was SO SLOW. Really any time you asked for something,…read moreyou should expect a 10 minute wait at least. Asked for the full wine menu to be brought over: never arrived, ordered waters: 20 minute wait (first, only brought the sparkling water for my fiancé and then I had to wait another 10 for my own water), ordered a bottle of wine: 10 minute wait. The only thing that came fast was the food which was great, but that was only ordered after waiting probably 30 minutes at the table already. We weren't really checked on while eating, and I want to say it took 20 minutes for the waiter to come over for us to request our check after finishing (+ another 10 waiting for him to actually bring it over). I get it was a Saturday, but we ended up spending over 2 hours at the restaurant

We had an absolutely amazing experience here!…read more We went on a belated Valentines date the Monday after, they still had their V-day specials available and our waitress, Ella, was so kind and well-informed! She told us about all of the specials and gave us suggestions to help us select our meal, honestly her personality alone made us want to come back but the food sealed the deal. We started with the Filet Tartine which absolutely blew us away, then shared the beef Wellington and the brussells, this was our first time having a Wellington and on top of being delicious the tableside service was outstanding! The side of brussells were the star for sure, with pancetta and apricot, savory but sweet. So amazing. We also shared a few drinks throughout the meal, the tiramisu martini, the lemon meringue, gardens of Augustus, and the10 year tawny, everything was amazing, though we're definitely coming back for the tiramisu martinis! And finally, don't get me started on the view, the large windows face out over the river and look out to the battleship, we got there right as the sun was setting and added to the romance of it all. Overall we had the best Valentines anniversary of 4 years thanks the Ella and her team at Sugo, Thanks!

Real Italian. Best restaurant bread in town. Best tomato sauces in town. Courteous,…read morewell-mannered servers. Beautiful ambiance - encourages relaxation. I've been eating here regularly for 15 or 20 years.

The staff were okay, but unfortunately the food really missed the mark this time…read more All of our pasta was overcooked, to the point where the noodles were falling apart and almost shredded. My vodka sauce (and one of my friend's as well) was only lukewarm and very thin, more like a watery tomato soup than a sauce. Oddly, the noodles themselves were extremely hot, but so soft that it was hard to even pick them up without them breaking apart. My husband ordered a baked ziti, and his dish was even worse, the noodles were completely overdone and lacked any structure. You could not stir the cheese in without the noodles shredding. When we brought this up, the staff seemed a bit confused, so we showed them how easily the noodles were falling apart. Instead of being apologetic or acknowledging the issue, the response felt more like, "Okay, so what do you want?" which came across as a bit abrasive and dismissive. They did still charge us for our appetizer and drinks (one cocktail and a soda), which felt a bit off given the situation. It wasn't necessarily about the cost, but more about the lack of effort to make things right, it just didn't feel like there was much care in how the situation was handled. We've had better experiences on Resy before, so this visit was disappointing. Atmosphere was ok. Temp was fine.

YUM!!! Everything was delicious. We went for a double date for My sister's Birthday. We all…read morestarted with salads that were fresh and the house made dressings were all excellent. The bread was good. The dessert menu extensive and tempting. we did the right thing and had dessert before dinner, the cannoli cake yummy. The four of us each ordered a dinner entrée which all came out quickly, pipping hot and flavorful. The food was seasoned!!!! (what a refreshing idea). The portions were HUGE!!!! We all left with enough food for another meal. Staff is amazing, warm, welcoming and professional. The ambiance was nice and the music was on point for our dinning experience. Oh and the drinks excellent!!! This place got so many things right. WE definitely will be back. If you haven't been don't hesitate just go!!!

Four of us ate here in November. We had not eaten here before…read more I made reservations but when we arrived, it was obvious we didn't need them. The place was empty except for one couple. The place is pretty basic, not much atmosphere. I don't recall any music in the background. I was pasta carbonara and read on facebook that this place makes an authentic dish. It was good but what I've eaten in Rome Italy is so much better. My Caesar salad was a nice portion with a thick and creamy dressing. My husband had the meatball sub. He really liked it. And it was a big portion. The garlic knots were delicious. I'm glad we finally got to try this place but it's not on the top of our best Italian restaurants in the area.

We arrive at this Italian restaurant and immediately decided to order the Napoletana pizza and…read morecannoli. The staff was incredibly helpful and provided us with recommendations. The restaurant was spacious with a lot of seating and tables to choose from, and bathrooms were clean. The thin crust Napoletana was incredibly filling and delicious, and the pistachios were also quite good. It was an enjoyable experience overall.. Highly recommend!

I've ordered from Cugino Forno twice now and both times have been great. The pizza is delicious,…read moreand the salads are fresh and flavorful--I usually get the blueberry salad, but even the one I got by accident was just as good! There was a mix-up with DoorDash picking up the wrong order, but when I called, the manager handled it immediately. He was kind, apologetic, and truly cared about making it right. That level of service really stood out and turned a Mix-Up Into a 5-Star Experience Mistakes happen, but they went above and beyond. I'll definitely be ordering again!

This place is fabulous!! 5 stars if you want authentic Italian food dont walk…read more Run!!! Their pasta is homemade highly recommend , Cesar salad was wonderful also had the butternut squash ravioli was wonderful, Bruschetta for a app,

We decided to go celebrate our engagement out one evening and had only heard great things so…read moreNicola's was the pick! We did not have a reservation (you definitely want a reservation for a weekend night) and ended up sitting at the bar which was super fun. The bartenders were all super fun, as were the people sitting beside us. We started with the calamari which was a big portion, nice and crispy. My fiancé had the carbonara which is one of his favorite dishes. He loved it! The sauce was fantastic! I had the zeppoli which was so tasty! Then when we thought were were completely stuffed, we were talked into trying the dolce e piccante. Best choice!

Great pizza, great atmosphere. We always enjoy our visits here. The pizza has a smoky, crispy…read moretexture and taste. And the thin crust is the best. This is the only place in Wilmington we get pizza. We were seated quickly just after they opened on a weeknight and service was great. Lovely server, she answered questions and explained the special NY style pizza option for this night. We decided on a chopped kale salad to start. Very different and so good. Next was pizza. I had the margharita and we got a construction zone pizza. It's the build your own, with red onion and mushrooms and red sauce. Everything was really good. Food here is always consistent and tasty. They are only open at dinner hours, except the weekends, so keep that in mind when you decide to visit. Reservations recommended for weekend nights.

Awesome atmosphere, excellent service, great cocktail menu and the NY style pizza 10/10 Bennys…read morenailed it! So many great house speciality pizza as well. Pasta-Penne ala Vodka perfect portion and the pasta just like the provinzanos nana made. Recommendation to make a reservation this place is a Wilmington staple.