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    Vincente's Restaurant

    3.7 (134 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Desserts, Bars
    Open 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bananas Foster
    Julie F.

    We had such a great experience here celebrating a 70th birthday. The staff was fun and friendly, and the owner Dan, was amazing. He greets the customers and comes into the dining room to serve up tableside Caesar salads or bananas foster that he makes fresh right in front of you! It was one of the most unique experiences I have seen at a restaurant. One other unique thing they do is that if there is something you want that you don't see on the menu, the chef will come to your table and help create the perfect entree based on what you are looking for. They call it their walking menu! The food was all amazing and we look forward to coming back!

    Spicy shrimp, scallop and pasta
    David L.

    Finally took the family to Vincente's to celebrate my wife's birthday. I was surprised for a 'fine dining' restaurant, they did have a nice kid's menu and some adult sides that can serve as a kid's menu item. We ordered the Caesar Salad, which is made for you tableside. The cheese tossing stunt was nice the first time, but the salad maker doesn't always hit. So be prepared to get hit by stray specks of cheese. Still, the best Caesar Salad I've ever had. My big complaint: I wish they were a little more transparent with pricing. The menus are a little old, prices have changed, and both my wife and I were charged extra for scallops. For example, I ordered a filet stuffed with scallop from their specials menu. Instead of a flat charge, it was essentially the filet (on the menu) with an add on charge for the scallop. I don't like asking for prices at a fine dining restaurant (maybe I should just stick with the cheap stuff) so some transparency on their part would be appreciated. Overall, the experience was nice for a special occasion. Servers were friendly and a few of them checked in with us throughout the meal.

    We came here 25 years ago for dinner and got engaged. It would be fun to come back. We've been sitting here for 50 minutes. I ordered GF bread 25 minutes ago when my husband's salad and bread came out. Still nothing. My husband finished his salad and bread. I've had warm tap water, cold water and tepid water. The table next to us said "good luck getting your food" as they left. This is a true story of "you can't go home again". I can't rate the food because I've had none. Here's a picture of our table.

    Thank you! You made my Father's 85th Birthday very special. As always the meal was amazing start to finish. The service was impeccable. It is so nice to be treated like your special. Nice place ... I tried the veal parm with a side of gnocchi. Pop had ravioli and a meatball. All delicious. Kind people make a huge difference.

    Gotta love specialities of the house.
    Marc G.

    I took my U Del student to dinner at Vincente's during Parents Weekend. I'm glad I did. This is an "old school" red sauce joint that does the classics, and does them well. We started with the table side Caesar salad. It was delivered with fanfare and a bit of panache. The lettuce was cool and crisp, and the dressing made a la minute. As soon as he cracked a fresh egg and separated the yolk out at our table, I knew we were in for a treat. One of the best Caesar salads I've had. The chef really loved the performance nature of tableside prep. While we were there, he made at least 4 tableside Caesar salads, two orders of tableside Bananas Foster, and one of Steak Au Poivre. All delivered with flair. I ordered my standard for places like this; Chicken Parm with linguine. My daughter had Penne Bolognese. Both were served with warm rolls and butter, and both were preceded by an amuse bouche consisting of a bite of flounder al limone with toasted bread crumbs, and a small piece of fresh garlic bread. My daughter, who is not a fish eater by any stretch of the imagination, loved the flounder. I did too. I''d order it for my entree next time. The Chicken Parm was perfect in every way. Exactly what I wanted and expected. The linguine was a bit less al dente than I would have preferred, but I didn't ask nor order it al dente, so that's on me. The Penne bolognese was wonderful; the pasta was cooked well, and the bolognese sauce was not diluted with cream or milk the way it often is. We had the house special pumpkin spice cheesecake and chocolate mousse for dessert. Both were spot on. $60 plus tip for more food than we could eat (a college kid LOVES leftovers), and fabulous taste. Recommended for a traditional Italian meal when in the Newark, Delaware area.

    Chicken Diavolo over spaghetti
    Dan

    Went again, and I swear this is my favorite place in the STATE. Told the bartender I was 50/50 on flounder or steak and he said they could do BOTH!!!! MY GOODNESS!!!!!

    Pasta & Meatball
    Anna A.

    Service: When walking in we were not greeted, the host just stared at us. I thought she was a customer because she was on her phone and seated at the bar. Food: The food was mediocre, you can drive five minutes down the road and find a better Italian restaurant down either side of Kirkwood Highway. The red sauce was watery and very thin. I could not tell if the fettuccini was homemade but the penne my boyfriend ordered was not. This is the only Italian restaurant I've never had a take home container. The peanut butter bomb was good and would fill up two people. The chef making the Caesar salad dinner side looked like he was having a blast! I liked watching him throw cheese, but be ready for him to miss and get cheese on you. Ambiance: The restaurant looked cool. Red paint with chandeliers across the ceiling. They played oldies Sirius XM which was cool until they started doing radio interviews which you can't make out what they're saying. The dinner was candle lit which I loved! Weird place! Most likely wouldn't go again unless I had a friend who was super into experience dining. Has anyone else been here? What do you think?

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    Food is avg at best. Italian flag dinner was over cooked and a little mushy one the places that you can been there and done that.

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    10 years ago

    Great pizza! This restaurant has some of the best Italian food in Delaware! I recommend the green peppers and ham on pizza!

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    Scalessa's

    4.8
    (444 reviews)
    7.0 mi
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    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.

    I know this may be an unpopular opinion but honestly I thought this was just average Italian food…read more I'd go again because there wasn't anything wrong with it but I wasn't wow'd. I tried the meatball appetizer - it was decent but not really anything special. For dinner I had the chicken parm in a blush sauce which came with a side of gnocchi and my dining partner had grandmas Sunday gravy, again both decent. We skipped dessert because it was a decent amount of food. The other thing I'll mention is you're going to want to make reservations if you go. The entire restaurant seats what seems like 30 people.

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    2025 Inside - Walls painted and new floors, pictures going back up on the wall
    2025 Inside - Walls painted and new floors, pictures going back up on the wall
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    The Quoin Restaurant

    4.0
    (87 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    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.

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    Downstairs "Simmer Down" Bar/Lounge
    Downstairs "Simmer Down" Bar/Lounge
    Papperdelle & Wagyu Flank Steak
    Papperdelle & Wagyu Flank Steak
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    Mrs. Robino's Restaurant

    3.6
    (309 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Tonight was my second time eating here while on a work trip and it was as good as I remembered. I…read morelove going places that are local when I travel and this place feels like having dinner at a family member's. The house chianti and Pinot noir are both decent for house selections. On Wednesday it's only $6 a glass. I tend to go for a ravioli. The first time there I had the mushroom ravioli, which was absolute perfection tonight I had the lobster ravioli, which was still very good. The bread they bring out at the beginning is absolutely delicious with the infused oil on the table, although I do wish they had cracked pepper. It is a very loud place to eat, but it feels festive and not annoying. The desserts are also very good. If you want to eat somewhere that focuses on quality and not pretentious nonsense , this is the place for you

    We drove an hour and 20 minutes specifically for this restaurant from Pennsylvania. This is one of…read moremy FAVORITE restaurants. I am a big believer in Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. This place was featured on it! The home feeling to this place is awesome! They treat you like one of their own family members. It is decorated with family photos throughout and tons of awards for the Delaware/Wilmington area! It feels like a true italian family setting. Now for the food..... They bring you out what feels like a loaf of italian bread! I go here specifically to purchase the Guy Fieri Favorite ...and let me tell you, he's not wrong. Beef Braciole, homemade meatballs, sausage, meat ravioli, cheese ravioli, and spaghetti. Homemade traditional red sauce. The pasta is made every morning. I can't rave about this dish enough! The Chicken Alfredo comes with 2 cutlets. The homemade Alfredo sauce is also fantastic. You will definitely need a to go box! Now lets talk about the soup. Simple, but such a great item. This soup has to be the cure to the common cold. It takes you back to grandma's house as a kid eating chicken broth with noodles. The difference is the homemade pasta pearls. Of your traveling near Wilmington, just trust us stop here!

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    Plenty of seating
    Plenty of seating
    Veal parmigiana.
    Veal parmigiana.
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    Bardea Food & Drink

    4.2
    (370 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    The FOOD! Oh my! I did sit at the bar as a solo diner but still received exceptional service . The…read morebartender was attentive & made some great drink recs. I had the burrata pop tarts as a starter and they were absolutely divine. The perfect bite , texture wise . I also had the marg pizza , yum & the star was the Australian Waygu hanger steak. The perfect cut and bursting with flavor. The ambiance is great! House music playlist and dim lighting

    I selected this restaurant for a birthday dinner. For dinner, the food was very good. For a…read morebirthday, though, I'd recommend elsewhere. Yes, we were greeted with a "happy birthday" and received a birthday dessert, three small scoops of vanilla ice cream with a candle, but overall I can't say that the experience was anything that special. We even paid in advance and stayed for the garden house music which was pretty uneventful with no one dancing. Not worth the extra $11 per person just to hear house music. As for the food, we ordered the fusilloni to split and loved the spicy sausage. An egg yolk was mixed in table side. A nice touch. The artisan upside down brick oven pizza was delicious too with its thin crust and mix of cheese and pesto. For dessert, The Knot with guava caramel was interesting and different, but I made the mistake of ordering a limoncello which was served in a tiny shot glass and cost $10! Also, the drinks were quite expensive. Sixteen dollars for a single on the rocks is costly. Plus, my martini was served in a small coupe. Sitting in the garden was lovely and relaxing. The landscaping/decor is thoughtful and tasteful. We loved the fountain and lights. Meanwhile, indoors was extremely cold and loud, so we were so happy to be outside. Go for the food but select a different restaurant for a celebration.

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    Bardea
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    Chorizo Empanadas
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    Martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives. Delicious!

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    Martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives. Delicious!
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    Piccolina Toscana

    3.4
    (132 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    Haven't been here in years. We were there around 6 on a Tuesday. Some folks in the Bar but only two…read moretables in the dining room were being used. The service was relaxed as we were catching up. Small wine list but we found a red and white. We split a delicious Caesar salad. I ordered crispy salmon. So perfectly cooked. Nice size with a side of orzo and veggies!

    I don't love italian food so just bear with me lol. Last time I got the scampi and I felt it wasn't…read morehearty enough i'll put it like that. Decided against pasta this time. I started with the Calamari which was great. I think they breaded and fried the peppadews? Never had that but they were good and tasted fresh. Eating the whole cluster of seeds was kind of weird tho lol. But the calamari was tender, not drenched in the aioli, and definitely better than I was expecting. By the time I got my eggplant I wasn't really hungry anymore but it tasted decent. Was a bit oily but if I were hungry I woul Our reservation was set for right before close but the kitchen and our waitress handled us exceptionally. Food, drinks and service were all as expected or better. If I had to complain, I wouldn't. everything was good today

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    Braised Lamb Shank with fig and port wine infused demi-glace over butternut squash risotto
    Braised Lamb Shank with fig and port wine infused demi-glace over butternut squash risotto
    Tortellini: Fresh pasta rolled with finely ground mortadella ham and ricotta tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce
    Tortellini: Fresh pasta rolled with finely ground mortadella ham and ricotta tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce
    Filet from the restaurant week menu

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