First impressions start with how a place reacts when one calls to make a reservation and has a need to ask how they handle food allergies. From the start we were treated with honesty and a genuine desire to be customer centric. 3 of us went for dinner on a quiet Friday evening. The place was not busy at all. Our server was friendly although a little forgetful and slow. Food was excellent. I cannot understate this and am not here to criticize the server or any of the little things we thought were off because again, the food was excellent. Helpings were a good size, dressings were not overdone on our salads and our mains were all perfectly cooked. We will certainly be back to this neighborhood restaurant less than 10 mins away from home. read more

We picked up some Cioppino for a classic Italian Christmas Eve dinner and my goodness, this was some of the best seafood I've had in Delaware and was even better than some of the seafood I've had in Italy! The fish was tender and just the right amount of salty. The red sauce was flavorful and hearty. It was everything I'd look for in a seafood dish. The quality of fish used was also notable. We paired it with some Chardonnay, which was lovely. We had ordered 3 trays of Cioppino and ate 2.5 of them, amongst 3 people..it was that good! It was $38 per tray, which I feel is really reasonable for the quality. Pickup was quick and easy and staff were so kind. So thankful and appreciative of those who are spending their holiday making it more carefree for others. This really made our Christmas Eve!! read more

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Both food and service were exemplary during our visit on Friday night. The grilled romaine salad was a top pick! So delicious, wish I hadn't split it with my husband. The Penne Vodka was (made with house made penne!) was perfect. Thanks to our server Holly who suggested the addition of chicken as a protein. Great attention to all aspects of the culinary experience from home made bread and pastas to attentive service! read more

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V&M's is one of the finest authentic Italian restaurants in the entire region, forget about just Wilmington. Family-owned and operated, the V&M team go above and beyond every time to make sure every experience - whether it be sitting down for a meal or grabbing takeaway - is as special as it can be. The menu, up and down, is fabulous. The bar is a great hang, with excellent cocktails and a good beer list. The garlic knots are a must, and we've never had an order that wasn't delicious. On top of that, the tomato pie to go has become a much-requested staple of tailgates and family get-togethers. Highest possible recommendation - this place is one of a kind and the best! read more

If I could give 6 stars, I would. As an Italian-American who grew up with sauce simmering on Sundays, pasta made by hand, and a Nonna who could silence a room with a wooden spoon -- let me tell you, I do not hand out compliments lightly when it comes to Italian food. But V&M Bistro? V&M makes me feel like I've stepped into my family's dining room -- only with better lighting and cocktails. I've been coming here for years now, and every single time I walk through those doors, it's like coming home. Vincenza and Margherita have created something so rare -- a restaurant that blends old-school tradition with modern, elevated comfort. And their staff? Top-tier. From the hosts to the bartenders to the servers who know my name (and my drink), they treat you like famiglia. Let's talk food. Their scratch-made gnocchi bolognese is one of my love languages. Pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection swimming in a rich, hearty sauce that could bring a tear to your eye. The agnolotti? Hands down, the best I've had outside of Italy. Every forkful makes you feel like you're in on some generations-old culinary secret. I don't say this lightly: their Sicilian pizza might be the best in the region. That crust is airy and crisp in all the right places, the cheese blend is rich and flavorful, and the sauce has just the right bite. And I dare you to try the eggplant parmigiana without falling in love. It's layered, balanced, and baked to perfection -- like Nonna's, if she had a Michelin star. But what really sets V&M apart isn't just the food -- it's the heart. You can taste it in every bite, feel it in every interaction. The owners often stop by tables just to check in, and it never feels like a show -- it feels like care. Like home. Like tradition carried forward the right way. If you're looking for a place that honors the roots of Italian cooking while delivering a refined, unforgettable dining experience, this is it. V&M Bistro is more than a restaurant -- it's a return to something meaningful. Grazie mille to everyone at V&M for making every visit feel like Sunday dinner with my family. I'll be back next week. And the week after that. And the one after that. read more

The cocktails here are amazing! The lemon ice martini comes with two little scoops of homemade lemon Italian ice in it. I saw another table order a spritz tower with four different drinks (aperol spritz, limoncello spritz and some other flavors...I already had two drinks so next time). I got the cioppino which was great and had a ton of seafood. It came on a cute glass fish plate and was so much food that I had it for dinner the next night too. My friend had the cavatelli with sausage and broccoli rabe. Had a lot of flavor. Delicious cannoli and boozy ice cream for dessert. We didn't feel rushed and got a big good bye from the hostess and bartender when we left. read more

Sausage and broccoli rabe has good flavor but definitely needs to be more saucy. Service is always great, and quick. Food has been correct each time. Ambiance is definitely great, a sexy place to go after work, dinner or drinks! read more

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I loved the bistro and it's nice and cozy atmosphere. It got busy fairly quickly and there seemed to be regulars. I ordered the Limoncello Martini and it was light and refreshing, the lemon ice is made on site! I then had the garlic knots and an order of Arancini, crispy saffron risotto croquets for an appetizer. They were delightful! For an entree I ordered Timballo -a lasagna style pie with pasta and meat, covered in a red and cream sauce. It was a lovely surprise and was flavorful and very filling. It would be good to share! Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and will bring others, if I ever travel back this way! read more

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The eggplant Parmesan was absolutely amazing. 10/10 would recommend. Nice ambiance as well. We took our 3 year old and they didn't have booster seats. It ended up working out but just a heads up. read more

The ambiance offers a relaxed, sophisticated and modern setting. The furniture shows no signs of wearing even after 10 years of service. They are highly committed to providing a dining experience. Their servers are educated on the menu and the ingredients. They present professional with attention to grooming. The food is authentic. I suggest that you savor the flavors. Having dined there over the last 10 years, they are consistent. The quality of the ingredients they use are worth the price of a meal. There is always an owner of site willing to address a dietary restriction or share the inspiration behind the menu. read more

The food is fantastic. The pasta is made fresh every day. The atmosphere is very nice and you will receive great service!

The restaurant was clean and had a nice Italian look. The service was very good. Server was friendly and knew the dishes. Owner stopped by our table and thanked us for coming and spent time talking with us. Food was excellent. Our table had 4 different entries and all were exceptional. Dessert was a great topper for the evening. We highly recommend V&M Bistro. read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Wilmington. The food is delicious and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable. The restaurant is beautiful and had been perfect for special occasions. It's never too noisy which has been perfect to meet friends to catch up. Highly recommend! read more

Headed over to Nicks Pizza Parlor and Bistro - closed for vacay. So the bride and I decided to stop at V&M. We were here for the first time a couple weeks ago with another couple and the food was ehhh. Today it was eh x 50 ! Service was aloof and indifferent at best. Asked if the Rose was dry and she said "of course not it's pink" W T F Ok From there We were waiting on ourselves Grabbing our own cheese Hot peppers Etc She was nowhere to be found Pizza Nonna was mediocre - ok it sucked. We shared a salad and there was a $2 up charge for another plate. And they charged me $1 for additional dressing and winded up being Mayo Not dressing Any who - there's always a lesson to be learned on these experiences. And mine is this - went there twice but in those short 2 interactions I "learned" to never Ever Go back ! Ciao read more

Went late to this restaurant on a Wednesday night, around 8 pm. You would have thought there was a party going on. Loud pop music, staff talking to each other, some jiving to the music. We almost left, but I wanted to try their food. Had their chicken noodle soup. Was ok,. Had their meatballs with Sunday gravy. Very good. My husband ordered the linguine with clams. They were out of clams, but offered other seafood, mussels, shrimp & calamari. He opted for the shrimp & mussels. Seafood was good but the linguine with marinara was tasteless. The music stayed loud. My husband mentioned it to the bartender( we ate at the bar), but she just gave us a"deer look". Not returning. read more

First time visiting V&M Bistro for lunch. Unfortunately the restaurant is only open for dining hours from 4:00-8:00, but they open at 11:00 for takeout. I had my heart already set on pizza and a salad for lunch so I ended up getting take out. I ordered a half cheese and half pepperoni pizza and a salad. The pizza was pretty tasty, the crust to topping ratio was good. The crust had the perfect bite, not too hard or too soft. I really enjoyed the ceasar salad. The home made croutons really added the perfect bite to my salad. The staff was also very friendly. After I placed my order, the waitress brought my order right out to my car. I will definitely try this place again. They are known for there Sicilian style pizza. read more

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The food and service is amazing! Great Italian feel. Vincenza and her family are the best and always takes care of my family like it's her Family. Always our go to for Italian! read more

V&M Bistro is my go-to authentic Italian spot in Delaware. I've dined in countless times, ordered takeout and had several business meals there as well. The service is always terrific and because it's a family-owned small business, they make every effort to have your experience be memorable. A few of my family's favorite menu items are the Timballo which is like a lasagna pie (so cozy and delicious, my husband's favorite) as well as the chicken parm (classic style and portion is generous!) My husband and father also love the frutti di mare with ALL the fresh seafood. My personal favorite menu item that I recommend you try at least once is the gnocchi! I've had gnocchi in Italy and homemade in family kitchens and this remains my favorite gnocchi. Trust me! Just try it. The texture is perfect. You'll be craving it until you return. As far as other menu items, I definitely suggest the meatballs because everyone in our house loves them! Perfect to order to take home as well. Don't forget to ask about their dessert options. They make their own ice cream because they also own the ice cream shop behind the restaurant. Finally and equally as important is the bar menu. I've been ordering their Limoncello martini for years now and throughout the pandemic was one of the regulars ordering these martinis for takeout! I've enjoyed other drinks there but always come back to the Limoncello martini. They use their own house-made lemon Italian ice and I swear I've never had anything like it. Every martini I've had there is always delicious and I love the variety they offer! The bar options are always so thoughtfully curated. Overall, we're lucky to have an authentic Italian spot that gives NY Little Italy vibes right in N Wilmington. Perfect spot for a date night or to take impress your colleagues with a delicious meal! read more

Had a rehearsal dinner with 30 guests. Food was incredible. Service was top notch. Highly recommend you take the time to treat yourself to a really good dinner. read more

I love the Italian atmosphere and story behind this amazing restaurant. Family owned. Food is authentic and the lemon chello martini!! Sooo good!! I've been there 6 times, going back again !!! read more

We live nearby and thought we'd give this place a try. We were seated promptly in the tiny dining room and were greeted by a polite server. We waited a while before we got our waters and had our orders taken. Our table got the angelloti and chicken parm. The angelloti was super mushy and lacked flavor. The chicken parm was a decent size (the chicken took up the whole plate) but the sauce lacked flavor as well. Maybe we should've just went with the pizza. Overall, it was disappointing as we were looking forward to a good meal. It's in a convenient spot but i probably won't be back. read more

I have been to this restaurant maybe 7 times. Each time has been better than the previous. The food is always great and comes out in a timely manner. The drink menu is vast and likely to have something you'd like. I always look for cleanliness when I visit restaurants and this place meets the mark. If you'd like to visit a place where the staff is extremely nice, the food is great and the restaurant is clean, give this place a try. read more

absolutely love v&m!! the meatballs are the best in town! go enjoy yourself there! love the atmosphere. a relaxing place to enjoy your delicious food. read more

Their food is delicious. We go there often. From appetizers to desserts ... it's always consistent.

Take out was fast and good, they offer 15% off on Tuesdays. We got pasta fagoli soup which was phenomenal. The eggplant Parmesan entree was small and a bit disappointing but the gnocchi was good. The chicken parm was huge which sort of made up for the really small eggplant parm plate. read more

Tried a new pizza place and we weren't disappointed we got the Sicilian pizza and it had a great taste with a good combination of cheese and sauce with a fluffy dough but crispy outside. read more

This has got to be the BEST Italian restaurant in Northern Delaware and perhaps all of Delaware! It is a family run business where you will ALWAYS feel welcomed. Whether you just want to grab a drink at their very cool bar or have a meal with your family, it is an excellent place to be Oh and their pizza and Italian bread made on site is the only spot we go to now for take out of these or eat in. read more

Baby and I decided to give V&M a try after our first choice for dinner was too crowded. Don't think we'll be returning as the atmosphere and food did not meet our expectations. First off, the dining room was way TOO LOUD! The music was blasting and even after they turned it down at another customer's request, it still registered close to 80 dB. Definitely need some sound deadening and keep the music at a lower volume. To top it off, the customer at the table behind us decided to do a FaceTime call and we could hear every word. None of the staff thought to ask her to take her call elsewhere so as not to disturb other. For some bizarre reason, one of the TVs at the bar was showing an evangelical religious channel. Hard to see what message they're trying to send but I can't imagine it encourages drinking at the bar. It was pizza night (all 25% off) so we gave a couple a try. We were underwhelmed and they were overpriced (even with the discount). Small, very large crust, rubbery cheese, and bland flavors. Couldn't hold a candle to our favorites at La Pizzeria Metro. (Sorry, Antonio) read more

I opened the box and showed the manager the black crust and she gave me the brush off. Said it was my fault for not telling them that I wanted it lighter. I hate it when the victim gets blamed especially when it's me! The non burnt part was good. read more

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Received a gift card for V&M for Christmas. The fiancé and I were excited to try it; having lived in Delaware a few years ago, I had heard good things! Ambiance in one word: confusing. Upon entering the building, you walk into the general food pick up area for the to-go orders, which is fine just not what I expected. Inside the main restaurant, it is unclear if they are going for an elegant setting, vintage Italian restaurant, Brooklyn bar, or rustic feel.. they have a little bit of it all. There was also a tinge of an odd smell upon entering the main restaurant area of a musky older individual, like a smokey smell but not too overbearing; not what I would have liked to smack me in the face as I walk into a restaurant. Customer Service from our server was great, she had a good energy (some may say too peppy), but it was received to be a positive and fun place to be. She was very excited to take our order, she was attentive and did not make too long of a wait (despite it seeming they were understaffed and the three servers we identified were verryyy busy), and our server was very interactive too. More to come on this topic.. Beverages were great. My fiancé had a cold brew martini that was excellent and my glass of nameless Italian red blend was good despite the fact we could not identify the winery , varietal or vintage. Little disappointing as I like to know about the wines I drink. Food. Oof. This is the main reason for two stars. Appetizer was ok, we ordered the Polpette (meatballs) in a red sauce named their "sunday sauce". Good flavor, fine portion for two people, nothing crazy. The main entree's... a swing and a miss. I was between two or three options so I posed the question for the servers recommendation and she replied with the Chicken Parm , so as I was informed, they are "famous" for. And my Fiancé ordered the Cavatelli with sausage and broccoli-rabe. The chicken parm arrived, I was shocked at the massive size of the chicken , thinking it was two pieces melded together with the cheese. Nope, it was one whole slab of a chicken. Hidden underneath was the one dollop of spaghetti noodles that were to accompany the chicken. The chicken was just about razor thin (see photo), the fried breading was fine but the chicken was firm, hard to cut, and did not seem fresh or tasteful. And the sauce was delicious. Overall, chicken parm 3/10. My fiance's meal was just plain and bland. No flavor, the sausage seemed boiled, broccoli-rabe had nothing to it, pasta had no flavor, very little sauce and not even salt or pepper on the table to spruce it up. Cavatelli dish, 1/10. We informed our sever that the cavatelli was less than desirable, then she took the plates away (after asking if we wanted a box .... ). We then had dessert, pistachio cake and some chocolate moose cake. They were good but clearly bought , taken out of a box and served on a dish. Customer service numero dos.. after having complained about the cavatelli dish, our server informed us that she had taken off the dish when she was dropping off the check. There was at least 20 minutes (when we were ordering and eating dessert) in between the time we complained about the dish and the check was dropped off. Our server did politely apologize for the cavatelli dish not being enjoyed and informed us she took it off the bill which was kind but un-needed. I realized that no manager or owner came over to apologize for the bad dish and ask if there was anything they could do to make up for it. I was kinda expecting an approach from a manager, as that would be typical in a good customer service restaurant, but as with the food, I set my expectations too high. LONG story short, if you even read this far, our $100 gift card was only consumes by a $76 bill and we couldn't use the balance to tip so who knows when/ how we will use the remaining balance , maybe to get a dessert to-go. Stay tuned! read more

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Had dinner at one of my favorite places in De.and as always a GREAT MEAL.Just want to give a shout out to RITA ( our bartender/server) I love this young lady !! I could give a list of superlatives but I'll just say stop in and see for yourself.Thank you Rita and V&M........See ya soon read more

Delaware online did a fantastic job buttering this place up. I've heard a lot about V&M bistro online thanks to Delaware online and a Facebook pizza contest. I finally decided to try this place out and man it was a disappointment. First off 13 bucks for 4 slices of pizza is a little absurd. The pizza didnt have much flavor, the sprinkle of oregano on top pimped out the pizza. Besides that there wasnt much to it. The crust and bottom had a fantastic crunch though. So if you want a crispy Sicilian pizza this is the way to go. There was a fluff to the Sicilian which was alright but it gets overshadowed by the crispness of it. Most good sicilians I've had are like pillows. I recommend going somewhere else in the area. You'll be better off read more

The bar is well designed for chatting with others, as I've done many times. Friendly owners.

The service was great! The young waitress was very friendly, made recommendations and checked in on us throughout the meal. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. Will def. go back. read more

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Went to V & M with some friends last night. When we arrived, it was not very busy at all. It took a bit for the server to get over to our table but that was ok. After ordering drinks from the bar, it took very long to get them. We ordered the bruschetta appetizer and it was not great. They had 3 different types and none of them had any flavor/seasoning/oil. We also got the garlic knots and they were delicious. We were all pretty underwhelmed with our dinner entrees. I would not go back to this establishment. Food was mediocre and the service was slow and very unfriendly. When the server brought our check after paying, she didn't say anything (thank you, goodbye, etc.) nor did she even look our way. I would definitely suggest skipping this place. read more

RJ and I wanted to use his gift card before everything got shut down for COVID-19. We stopped here on March 12 and it wasn't a minute too soon because the following week everything started closing. We sat at the bar and started with affetato which we have had before. It has Italian meats and cheeses, olives and roasted vegetables. It is really fantastic. RJ ordered his usual lombato di Vitello giant veal chop with spaghetti. He loves that thing. I ordered ravioli with meatballs which was tasty. We finished with cannoli which we have also had before and know how amazing it is. Italian food isn't really my favorite, but the food here is delicious enough to make me forget that. read more

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Four of us dined there tonight, and highly recommend this place. The calamari appetizer was fresh and delicious. The garlic knots are the best I've ever had. We had the Timbala, chicken Marsala, veal picante and pork Fiorantina. They were all delicious, and the pork was outstanding. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. The service was friendly and very attentive. Definitely a place to return to. read more

Very disappointed on our last visit, meal wasn't good, clams wasn't sautéed as it said in the menu, mostly water with clam in shells on top of pasta, kept adding grated cheese to give it some favor. We won't be going back. read more

Haven't been to this restaurant in awhile. It's gone downhill. Walked into a smell of urine/stale beer. Ordered a pork tenderloin dish. Didn't seem like tenderloin to me. Very grisly and barely any pasta on the plate. Asked for more pasta and was charged $8 for the same small amount! $8! All of the pizza ads outside take away from the restaurant vibe and why would you play club music in an Italian restaurant? read more

We have lived North Wilmington for 2 years and have enjoyed V&M each and every time we go there. The Eggplant Parm is my wife's favorite - the best she has ever tasted, however there is nothing disappointing on that menu. The gnocchi are pillows of deliciousness. The drinks are amazing but what really makes the place special to us is the staff. A family owned and operated restaurant and they make you feel at home every time you walk in the door. Would highly recommend. read more

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