We completely enjoyed dining at Scalessa's. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and Host Rich is…read moreincomparable. The Broccoli Rabe was indeed the best, and the Eggplant Parmesan was delicious! You must go!

Food - so very good! Everything was hot and fresh and house-made. The gnocchi were little dumplings…read moreof pasta numminess. Yes, nummy. The chicken picatta was so, so good- just the right amount of lemony goodness. The Marsala was my husband's favorite- he's said it's some of the best he's had. My daughter said her veal was delicious. Get the cannoli- even if you don't normally like cannolis. My daughter loved her gooey snickerdoodle butter cake topped with ice cream. The decor and staff are everything you want in a family-owned Italian restaurant. There was Sinatra music playing and My Cousin Vinny on the TV - it was great. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It is a small restaurant with limited seating. If you are pressed, make a reservation. Don't go here, if you want quick, impersonal service. Street parking, just a heads up.

Made reservations for a Friday night with the family, it was our first visit. Restaurant is at the…read moretail end of Little Italy, had no problem finding street parking. Was greeted amicably upon entering, and seated right away. A good crowd, and reminded me of a few old school Italian joints growing up. Food was really good, and came out fast. Waiter was excellent, as were the prices. Will definitely return.

Driving back from the shore, I asked gpt to recommend an unpretentious, nostalgic Italian-American…read morejoint and she uncorked this absolute gem. Wood paneling? Kitschy paper placemats? Neon beer signs? Yes! I sat at the bar and was treated like an old friend by the bartender. I ordered veal parmigiana, choosing to start with Italian wedding soup and picking ravioli for my side. The soup was warm and light, almost like starting a Japanese meal with miso. Veal parm was exactly what you'd expect, but I'd always had it with spaghetti and not ravioli. It paired really nicely with the cheesy ravioli! Then, the coup de grace -- tiramisu and espresso to keep me awake for the rest of the drive. The tiramisu was also light, even with its healthy whipped cream allotment. Delish! This was an excellent recommendation by gpt -- I'll be back!

OMG, this place has THE most heavenly ricotta cheese. If you are looking for a high quality ricotta…read moreto make lasagna, cannoli, Italian cheesecake, etc, look no further. This place is a real gem. Their ricotta even beats DiBruno's homemade. It is that good. Delish! You won't be disappointed. Note: they even sell curd so that you can make your own mozzarella at home! Also, they sell a few different kinds of ricotta including the infamous impastata.

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Food, service, and ambiance--all excellent and memorable. If you haven't been to this little gem of…read morea restaurant in Wilmington's Little Italy, you're missing something truly unique. You owe it to yourself to visit Chef Luigi. Both he and his restaurant are one of a kind. Five star rating for certain.

Food was very disappointing. And although I love cats, it was strange to have one walking around…read morethe dining area. I will not be back.

My wife and I found this restaurant highly rated on Yelp. We were going to the Kansas concert at…read morethe Grand Opera house. It was an easy walk to the Grand and highly rated so we were game. It's on the first floor of a hotel. We were greeted then shown to the restaurant. We had reservations at 6pm and sat down immediately. The vibe in the restaurant was great. We were greeted immediately by our server and a trainee. I ordered an old fashioned and my wife ordered a specialty cocktail. Both tasted great however, wait for the drink was excessive. The bar had an afterwork crowd and it appeared a bit understaffed. For my meal I ordered grilled octopus for a starter and I think it was one of the best I've ever had. Tender, savory with a really flavorful sauce. My wife had the Ricotta focaccia. Loved it. For dinner I had the pasta with mushroom and truffle. It was amazing. Temperature was perfect. It was hot, creamy and amazingly flavorful. My wife had the bream fish dish. She enjoyed that as well. For dessert we had the almond/chocolate tort. Very nicely warmed with a rich chocolate flavor to end the meal. I'll be back for sure.

I have wanted to try this restaurant for a while. We go out weekly with our friends and people in…read moremy building on the riverfront. We tend to be more casual however my niece wanted to celebrate her birthday. Our server Eileen was very pleasant. We were also brought to the table by Mia who was so personable and explained the menu. First, is the constant yelling to the men who were preparing meals by I think was the chef. He was overseeing that meals were prepared but I kept thinking he was arguing with someone. My easy peasy drink was great. I had the lobster linguini, I think there were 4 nickel size lobster pieces in the linguini , linguini was not Al dente, overcooked, and the flavor was non descriptive. If I served it , even on a weeknight at home I'd be apologizing. My husband had the durado , he said it was so so, my sister thought her meal average and named several other places we had eaten that she would prefer, my niece had the pork , no rave review. The flourless chocolate cake was good. I was told cheesecake ok. The price was moderate, but I have paid a lot less for a lot better. When I read how the meals were prepared and ingredients I thought we were headed into a very special dinner. I hate writing negative reviews but I did teach cooking when I was younger and have certain expectations when I am going to a now celebrated restaurant.

Great lunch the other day. Started with the pictured flatbread and had gnocchi and braciole. Server…read morewas pleasant and present, with just some minor missteps during the meal. It was energetic with a full restaurant on Easter. I've been when the restaurant was much more quiet, even in weekends, so ambiance depends on when you dine.

For a Monday night, this place was busy. Very comfortable, maybe a little warm. Staff was young…read moreand kind. Tomato bisque was fantastic(as is their bread). Scampi pasta was really good, but that pasta was hot and held it's heat!. A really pleasant mid-tier Italian restaurant. I'll come back.

Restaurants in Wilmington are subpar to say the least... personally has been the worst places I…read morehave eaten so far.. a buddy's relative recommended this place so went to check it out. Food wasn't bad at all and the staff were chilled. Reasonable priced. Place has couple tables for you to dine. Kinda hard to find as the complex around the area is designed very weird. This place has been best thus far out of nearly dozen places that I have tried in Wilmington..

Based off their location in Delaware then are Probably one…read moreof the better places to eat in their city. However the food is just decent to me. I did like the interior of the restaurant, was very clean and the staff was very friendly. The service was also pretty good and we got our food cooked to order and in a timely fashion. The cook even checked in on us to make sure everything was good. In Wilmington I give them five stars but their cheesesteak compared to places like Leo's and Angelo's I give them two.

Olive Garden practices at Michelin Star prices…read more Font on menu too small to read. Auctioning of food at table by server/food runner (who got scallops? Who got gnocchi?, etc.). Courses came out before previous courses completed. Table not marked with fresh silverware for subsequent courses. Portion sizes ridiculously small (4 gnocchi for $15?). Management indifferent when issues brought to their attention. Felt embarrassed to take a guest there for a special occasion. Kitchen has excellent skills that were overwhelmed by less than 1 star service.

**If you want video/pictures of this review look on my food Instagram or TikTok…read more@ReservationforAmanda This is one of the most upscale restaurants in Wilmington. It is often regarded as one of the best, and you can tell both the chefs and the staff work hard to make it that way. We tried 8 dishes (they recommended 4 to 6 for two people, so we over did it) and left stuffed...like could not finish the delicious dessert stuffed. Our ranking of the dishes we ate: --Carbonara--yes yes yes, a delightful explosion --Lamb neck--the richness of the broth cut slightly with the acidity of the passionfruit...order this --Branzino--light, flaky, heavily seasoned skin (in the best way) --Burrata pop tart--a classic that the entire table will love --Beef Tartare--loved the pillowy bread twist on this dish --Salmon--these are meant to be eaten in 1 bite, a pop of citrus with salty roe at the end --Scallop--this was the only miss for me. I thought the flavors were competing with each other instead of complementing. The Ode to Chocolate was awesome with so many different flavors and textures. A chocolate lovers dream! The staff here was super friendly and helpful. Each dish was described as it came out. I always love that because it shows how much care goes into each dish. Sabrina, our waitress, recommended incredible dishes and answered the dozens of questions we had. We will, of course, be back to try even more.

This place rocks!!! The ambience was great started at the bar with a dirty martini, which was…read moreexcellent the restaurant was full, but spacious with a very lively atmosphere. Our first time there so we splurged and got three of the dinners for two The Bronzino 40 day dry aged ribeye, steak, and the duck breast Everything was amazing Our waiter was excellent and did not rush us You have to try the escargot in a puffed pastry shell I will be returning soon

This restaurant is gorgeous. The decor and everyone has a style especially the hostesses. This…read morereally elevated the whole ambiance and the customers dress for the occasion. The food we had was fine. The mussles and frites were good, I would have thought the fries come with the sauce but they didn't. The risotto was slight malt under seasoned. The beet salad was really tasty! This resturant is always thorough when it comes to allergies. They have a hard time with the two server communication aspect. I've been here twice and both times they seemed one beat off from each other. Also for having two servers they don't check on you often enough. That could also be a communication/timing thing. (if you think someone else was there or not) we only ordered one drink because we didn't want to wait after we finished our food to order another. The drinks here are fantastic though. We dined for 2 hours and only was able to order one drink and apps. We probably would have enjoyed more but personally I didn't have to time sit any longer. I would give them one more try but 202 is a pain and this might not be worth the drive with so many comparable options of fine dining in Wilmington.

Finally went to experience the wonderful ambiance of la fia during restaurant week…read more For $55 per person we indulge in a three course meal. The food was incredible and filling. Happy to see they have a Wednesday prize fixe for $46 every week. The restaurant is very intimate and small. The staff were friendly.

La Fia in Wilmington is an absolute gem and the perfect spot for dinner with friends…read more The hospitality was wonderful from start to finish. Our server was so accommodating, especially given that one of our friends is vegan. Her attentiveness made the whole evening feel so much more personal. The ambiance was everything. Warm, inviting and just the right energy that we needed. For starters we shared the warm rosemary focaccia, the herb brioche beignets and the tuna tartare. The focaccia and beignets came out so fresh and were honestly dangerous to have at the table because we couldn't stop eating them. The tuna tartare was also really delicious. For my main I went with the braised beef short rib and it was incredibly tender. The accompanied rice porridge was the perfect pairing and really rounded out the dish. To finish things off, I had the chocolate torte for dessert and it hit the spot perfectly! Everything at La Fia was really good! If you are looking for a great dinner spot in Wilmington, La Fia is the move!