Excellent appetizer - Calamari, chicken parm was delicious and a large portion…read more The service was perfect and accommodating Ambiance was Italian and warm

As you can see from my last review in August 2025 this is now one of my top 5 restaurants for happy…read morehour at the bar or when we are in the mood for good Italian cuisine. In fact this is now our #1 Italian restaurant for happy hour. We were here on Wednesday for happy hour at the bar. I will summarize our two most recent visits here: I started with my favorite two Limontinis for $11 each. They offered a half price bottle of wine special. We opted for the Tinto Negro Malbec red wine for $40, which was discounted down to $20. The Tinto Negro tasted great. I also enjoyed my usual Bob's happy hour meatballs with crostini for $11. My total bill was $81 less gratuity. I was awarded a Local by Toast Reward program annual birthday reward credit in the amount of $10 so my bill was reduced down to $71 less gratuity. Our bartender Sabina G. applied my $10 birthday credit to my bill, which reduced it down to $71 less gratuity. I like how easy it was for me to apply for my $10 birthday credit using my mobile phone number under the Local by Toast Reward program. We returned here again in January with our friends. I enjoyed my usual two Limontinis, my Yuenling draft beer and my three Bob's meat balls. My total bile was $57.25. Sabina served us very well both times by being very customer friendly. We all agreed we will continue to return here when we are in the mood for good Italian.

We've lived in the area seven years, and for some reason this is our first trip to Perucci's. Now I…read moreknow what we've been missing! It's a small unassuming building tucked behind a bakery, so it's easy to miss. Drinks were good. I had a dirty martini and, I'm not sure, but the blue cheese stuffed olives looked like they were stuffed by hand - impressive! I shared a Cesar salad with my husband. Nothing special about the dressing although the croutons tasted homemade. My husband had meat lasagna - it was good but very heavy and rich in my opinion. I had fettuccine carbonara - it was delicious. We shared almond cake and tiramisu for dessert, both good. We plan to return!

The chicken parm was outstanding and a very large serving I…read moredid a to go order and it was prepared perfectly and the counter service was excellent The restaurant has a very nice Italian Ambiance and friendly atmosphere

First visit to this restaurant. My lady friend and I had reservations for two and the restaurant…read morewas quite busy. We both agreed it was the best Italian food we have had since moving to the Delaware Beaches area. Service was prompt and friendly, food served hot and well prepared and it was just a very enjoyable experience. The owner came to our table and we shared our joy with him of finding a true gem, his authentic Italian restaurant.

This is truly a hidden gem in DE!…read more I was visiting family over Mother's Day weekend, and we had reservations for 5pm (note: reservations are STRONGLY encouraged for prompt seating). As a Baltimore native, I'm used to the charm of the Little Italy restaurants; pulling up to La Dolce Vita had me scratching my head. It is truly not much to look at from the outside or inside, but-- as my grandmother always taught me-- never judge a book by its cover. I'm glad I didn't. The 2 polite servers were already busy when we got there, but we were seated quickly and provided with our drinks and table bread promptly. The menu is small yet cozy and familiar. The specials were relatively extensive, also (maybe for the holiday?). My family ordered 2 appetizer specials (escargot & clams casino)-- both were alright, but I'm also not a huge fan of either. Plate presentation was nothing fancy, but still looked very nice. With any entree, you receive a side salad-- a small display of fresh spring greens with tomatoes and cucumber. Don't be off-put by the packaged salad dressing. Our table ordered: lamb Ossobucco (special), veal & shrimp Marsala, and chicken parmigiana. Due to the increasing patrons, our main dishes took a little longer to come out, but it was nice to catch up with family. Again, the presentation of the main dishes were nothing gourmet, but hearty and clean. The Marsala has a sweet flavor, which is not usually how I make it, but it was still rich and tasty. I had the chicken parmigiana, and was surprised to see that the side angel hair pasta came with meat sauce-- I later realized that it's listed on the menu (oops!). Their pasta sauce is absolutely delicious, and I wish I ordered more for bread-dipping! Save room and pack up half of your meal, because you *WILL* want their delicious, homemade desserts. Our table shared tiramisu and a cannoli-- let me tell you, they put Baltimore's Vaccaro's to shame. The cannoli was probably the best I've ever had, and the tiramisu was so light and fluffy without an overwhelming coffee flavor. For 3 people (no alcoholic drinks), the total was about $150. This is incredible for the delicious food and large portions! Please please please go here for the best Italian food on the shore!

Devon was our delightful server tonight. We started with smoked old fashioneds (could have been…read morejust a tad sweeter, we didn't notice any sugar cube added as indicated), the Brussels sprouts appetizer was hands down THE BEST we have ever had. Crispy outer leaves and thoroughly cooked halves. The glaze was so good and the bacon ! We were only going to eat half and bring the rest home, but we couldn't stop and ate them all! I had the chicken marsala - delish! And husband had the stuffed shells special (with crab). Just an all around lovely dinner out.

Our first visit at Mio's was outstanding! The atmosphere and service was awesome. We didn't have…read morereservations and they were busy but we were seated immediately. Our server, Devyn made some excellent dinner suggestions. I had my all time favorite Veal Saltimbuca. It was perfection! I am a North Jersey gal and I am accustomed to really good Italian food and Mio's surpassed my expectations. The veal was so tender, the sage sauce was beyond delicious and the spinach risotto was the icing on my cake! The portion sizes are more than adequate. One thing and my pet peeve - the side of linguini was not completely drained. My dinner companions very much enjoyed their entrees of the lasagna and the stuffed Flounder with crab royal special. Our Appy of antipasto was dressed nicely and was plentiful for three. The bread was crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. Desserts were over the top, bread pudding was so good served warm and with vanilla ice cream. We also shared the lemon berry mascarpone cake- yummy! Pistachio and espresso martinis were strong but good. We'll be back soon. Very enjoyable. My only regret was that I hadn't tried them earlier.

Don't let the outside deceive you. First time in OC and came here for Italian. The whole…read moreexperience was great. We sat at the bar. Good sized bar, full service, TV's (NHL Playoffs were on) Staff were great. Side note, whomever was in charge of the playlist knew his or her assignment- well done. Very much an old Italian restaurant feel. Staff was extremely nice and attentive. And heads up the meal will arrive quickly. So do what we did. Order a drink and an appetizer then main course when ready. Portions are very generous. We had ample leftovers- see the pictures- for dinner tomorrow when we get back home.and the pricing were reasonable. The bread is crispy, fresh and warm. So to the food. All the portions are large. Calamari as an appetizer- ohhhh So good. Very light and crispy, not dense or big clumps of calamari. Sauce was spot on. Slight pepper taste to it. They had a special tonight- ossobuco (pork shank) tomato sauce and gnocchi which the mrs had- and so did four others near us. The pork was so tender and fell off the bone, very very good. I was highly encouraged to have the chicken parm. Not sure how the hell they found a chicken that big for the portion I received. Outstanding. Lightly breaded, juicy, very nice sauce and goobs of cheesy goodness.. how any human could eat this in one sitting is beyond me. We have amble leftovers for tomorrow. Mrs got cannolis to go. Pizza made on the spot.. we will be back and this spot is highly recommended.. I found the prices reasonable and better than other offerings in the area. They close at 9 so keep that in mind..

Looking for a good Italian dinner or a tasty oven fired pizza? This is a very good option. I had…read morethe chicken parmesan and not only was it tasty but the portion was tremendous easily allowing for next day left overs. Service was very attentive and the ambiance was comfortable. Try and leave room to at least share a dessert.

Amazing Italian experience in Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach, DE. We've been to both restaurants…read moreand the market many times. ZERO complaints. Nothing but compliments. House made pasta every day. Phenomenal food, atmosphere, and service. We went to the Rehoboth location for Mother's Day dinner. Diana was our server. She is very kind and great at her job. She gets 5 stars all by herself. PS please open a DiFebo's Market in the Lewes, DE area.

excellent; we went twice. I especially recommend the pasta, served perfectly al dente…read more vegetables are fresh and not overcooked. the desserts are too big and rich for my taste. I suggest you split it. Our server, Diana, provided excellent, attentive service.

Pepperoni Pizza was cooked perfectly and hot for to go The…read moreservice was on time and convenient The ambiance was excellent Italian atmosphere Couldn't ask for more Coming back on Wednesday to try the Philly cheesesteak

I am not exaggerating when I say this savory tart from Defebo's made me emotional -- like, I…read moreactually teared up. The crust was insanely flaky and buttery, the filling rich and silky, and those roasted tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar drizzle on top? Unreal. That tangy sweetness with the savory filling was just perfection.

Such a nice spot! Definitely a gem here in Rehoboth Beach. We came on a busy night but were able to…read morebe seated right away. Food came out pretty quickly and was absolutely delicious! Our waiter was kind and very attentive. Stop by if you're in the area and craving Italian!

The restaurant had a lovely ambiance, with jazz/saxophone music creating a pleasant atmosphere…read more Unfortunately, my bolognese pasta was a letdown - the penne seemed stale or overcooked, resulting in a dry dish. Service was polite but nothing exceptional.

A hidden gem! Niice casual dining with great food and service. Away from the crowdsread more

Great food and service! Staff is very friendly!…read moreBest pizza in the neighborhood! One of our go to places !

I decided to order a pizza on this evening due to having a couple of exhausting days. We decided…read moreit was time to take a rest after all the running we had been doing for the last few days. I realized after that we can get good pizza outside of NYC. This one was different though, I am used to some good, crunchy crust with some softness inside. This crust was just soft, where it excelled was with the flavor. The sauce and the cheese were so good it overshadowed the short comings with the crust. The service was great as they delivered it fast and hot. Maybe it would have been perfect if they let it cook a little longer and not be so quick to deliver.

The food is great .. stayed open for me a week ago- coming in late. Great food , great people…read more Food made fresh. My go to place !