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    Mama Maria

    3.2 (110 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Salad
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pizza Connoisseur with slice of Hawaiian
    Linda M.

    PIZZA review first! The Pizza Connoisseur (not me partner in crime) gives it 7.8/10. Crisp crust through to the tip...yes I said tip...the balanced sauce not sweet... for a Hawaiian controversial pizza yes.... ham was not too thick or too thin cut... For the service... nothing exceptional but not rude either .. chill environment and dog friendly in the back by the bar or pm the patio... Definitely take this pizza over typical Grottos... Cheers pizza lovers

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    Shannah H.

    Simple family run Italian restaurant. We weren't sure what to expect, but we're pleasantly surprised by the overall tastiness of our meal. They won't win awards for their fare, but you'll leave happy and satisfied. We split an order of spumonti for dessert and that was exceptional.

    Calamari

    Calamari perfect. Bar tender very attentive. Never a bad meal. Seafood pasta so good. I forgot to take a picture..

    BURNT BARF
    Eric B.

    SO TO START, I'M REALLY PISSED! IF YOU HAVE READ ANY OF MY OTHER RANTS YOU KNOW , I HATE BURNT PIZZA! So this ass hole is chatting up with the help. The girl at the regester is getting nervous. So she opens the oven. The ass hole sees her and says "I GOT IT." As he pulls the pizzas out he is patting himself on the back and claims them to be perfect! FAR FROM IT. I asked him why all the sparse toppings was on one side of the pizza? He just stared at it, no response. See the pic. DEFINITELY THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS WRONG IN THIS PLACE. Eat your crap and have a nice day!!!

    Large Cheese Pizza
    Layla K.

    Got a large cheese pizza and intended to eat it there with our dog but the outdoor seating was not yet unlocked, even though it was like 6 pm. The pizza was pretty bad in my opinion. Thin soggy cardboard like crust, very minimal amount of sauce, and very greasy cheese.

    Personal pan pizza
    Mike K.

    Now that's F*%king Italian! Those last two reviews, "forget about em." We had the best dinner that we have had since we got to Dewey. I had the pizza cheese steak, and it was phenomenal. My little guy got the kids pizza which he liked and finished. The side of meatballs was out of this world delicious. The cannoli is we're on point, and the Tiramisu, it was Wowwie!! The next time I'm in town, " I walking here" to eat the best of Dewey, hands down!

    Gelato in a frozen lemon
    Sandy P.

    Really enjoyed our meal here. Started with the arancini which were filled with ground beef and pea. Sauce was delicious and the balks were cooked perfectly. Shared a large cheese and pepperoni pizza. Really good; thin chewy crust and piping hot. Finally, a good cannoli and (I forget the name) lemon gelato in a frozen lemon. They have tables set up outside which was really nice. It's in there parking lot behind the restaurant and it worked just fine.

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    Not very fresh, saw flies on my pizza before I ordered but I was so hungry it didn't really matter. Food was ok despite the flies

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    11 years ago

    Great service and great food! Nico is great behind the bar!

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    Best Pizza I've had in years and I'm from NY! I mean it, it was perfect. We did take out so I got to enjoy it the next day as week!

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    Best Italian food in Dewey ! Great Sevice and the owner is very nice.. If you are in Dewey Beach this is a must place to eat !!!

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    Dalmata

    Dalmata

    4.3(110 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I updated the hours in yelp since I think it was reflecting winter or spring hours...they're open…read morefor lunch on Saturday! When we arrived a few minutes after noon, we were the only patrons. We ordered the eggplant stack and a carbonara "sorta" pizza. The eggplant stack was like a deconstructed eggplant parmesan . The eggplant was perfectly fried and the ricotta mix in between the fried eggplant was flavorful. I would return for this alone! And yet when they brought out the pizza, I was mesmerized. I've never eaten peas on a pizza before and this was just divine! Cheesy pizza with slices of ham, dollops of more of the delicious flavored ricotta on top. WOW. Vibe was cool. Red checked table cloth and those big ol' plastic cups à la my favorite pizza joint from when I was a kid in NJ. Lots of Dalmatian art inside.

    This is a cute and chill spot for pizza in Rehoboth beach. They don't take reservations, they're…read morevery easy going, it's much better than Grotto's, and it's a great stop before going to Funland. I honestly enjoyed the caesar salad and Pepperoni pizza a lot. Service wasn't super speedy, but it was acceptable, the drink menu is long and the wines by the glass are good, and nice and cold for this spot, and the pizza is tasty. No it's not your NY amazing pizza, it is floppy, and it lacks the char that I would really really want, but it's the best pizza I've had in Delaware. Come with the family, a bit of patience, and enjoy!

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    Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Rehoboth Beach - A freshly made pizza getting cut in the box, with all three Ava's locations printed on the side.

    Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Rehoboth Beach

    3.7(121 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Clean, cute restaurant. Very nice wait staff Isaid(misspelled) who is Turkish…read more FOOD- margherita pizza-Ava's red sauce, mozz, parm, basil for $17. We got it w/pepperoni, very good but small for 2 ppl. It's thin crust but still a chewy crust. My friend has the pappardelle bolognese-ground beef and pork, vegetables, parm, and milk for $22. Pasta was cooked to perfection, and meat was tasty. Would def go back for the pizza!

    We went to Ava's in the offseason and it was great. We went last week in season and it was a…read moreculinary dumpster fire. Our table of three was seated right next to a table of 7. It was a 10 person table they did a makeshift on. My fault, I should've left then. Service was fine. Food was awful. 1) Worst bruschetta I ever had. Sour tomato vinegar disaster. 2) Meatballs were cold. 3) Salad was an embarrassment. Just lettuce. 4) Pepperoni pizza was brutally overcooked. Sent back. They couldn't guarantee that the next one wouldn't come out the same. 5) I actually wanted the Chicken Marsala but it was one of the many things they were out of at 5:30pm. I ended up sharing my wife's margherita pizza, which was no big shakes. 120 dollars later (even after they took off my pizza) we left hungry. Seriously...nothing was good. Plus...I'm not sure what was going on inside but it was brutally hot. All in all, I won't be back for a while. A long while.

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    Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Rehoboth Beach - A full house at Ava's Rehoboth, with the garage door open to the street and guests filling the dining room and bar.

    A full house at Ava's Rehoboth, with the garage door open to the street and guests filling the dining room and bar.

    Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Rehoboth Beach - A Margherita pizza in the foreground alongside freshly baked pizzas on the kitchen line, with a pizza peel nearby.

    A Margherita pizza in the foreground alongside freshly baked pizzas on the kitchen line, with a pizza peel nearby.

    Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Rehoboth Beach - A glass of red wine and a water glass at the bar, with a table water bottle nearby.

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    A glass of red wine and a water glass at the bar, with a table water bottle nearby.

    Shorebreak Lodge - Day boat Scallops, butternut squash

    Shorebreak Lodge

    4.5(774 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    The service matched that energy perfectly: attentive without being intrusive, genuinely friendly,…read moreand clearly proud of what they were serving. And then there was the food. Every single dish we ordered was outstanding, no exceptions. Each plate showed real care in preparation, with flavors that were bold, balanced, and memorable. It's rare for an entire meal to hit without a single weak note, but that's exactly what happened here. Only recommendation? Add more N/A options (less juice forward). Maybe a Phony Negroni or something. What stood out most was how the whole experience came together--great food, great service, and great atmosphere rarely align this seamlessly. Shorebreak isn't just a solid meal out; it's the kind of place you start planning your next visit to before you've even left. Highly, highly recommend.

    Our favorite meal of the trip…read more Decor/service: cute place with a little outdoor sitting area. The tables are a little close together for my liking. The staff was friendly and service was quick Food: their menu has gluten allergens clearly labeled. we tried numerous appetizers including the crab soup special, fancy fries, deviled eggs, and brussel sprouts. The sprouts were our least favorite of them as they were way to light on the sauce. The other 3 were all very good and I think my wife died over the soup's flavor. The chorizo meatloaf had each component good tasting but when combined was great. The short rib entree was both beautiful and tasty!

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    Shorebreak Lodge - Thanksgiving Potato & Leek Soup with Truffle Oil drizzle

    Thanksgiving Potato & Leek Soup with Truffle Oil drizzle

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