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1. Bardea Food & Drink
4.8
Exceptional(2364)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 36 times today
Bardea, pronounced: bar-DAY-ah, is the Italian term for "the goddess of food and drink." The stunning, 120-seat restaurant utilizes ingredients from local Delaware Valley farms and purveyors, and features modern interpretations of traditional Italian and Mediterranean dishes. In 2019, Bardea Food & Drink received a semifinalist nomination in the James Beard Foundation's "Best New Restaurant" category.
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2. Tonic Seafood and Steak
4.6
Exceptional(1279)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 6 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Tonic Seafood & Steak offers four distinct dining areas, each with its unique ambiance and design. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with stunning light fixtures, metallic gold accents, and a glass-enclosed room. The entrance area features the Bar and Lounge, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights.
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3. Cafe Mezzanotte
4.7
Exceptional(549)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 2 times today
Located in Downtown Wilmington, Cafe Mezzanotte has built a reputation as Delaware's premier spot to enjoy classically prepared Pan-Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. We offer an intimate atmosphere with servers who attend to each diner with exceptional care. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, hosting a large corporate gathering, or a casual night out, all of us at Cafe Mezzanotte will cater to your needs.
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4. Chelsea Tavern
4.0
Excellent(1505)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Wilmington
Booked 7 times today
Chelsea Tavern is a local popular gastropub located in downtown Wilmington, directly across from the Grand Opera House. The kitchen prepares delicious comfort food consisting of locally grown and house made ingredients, that is complemented by our dynamic craft beer selection. Chelsea’s ever-changing inventory features 33 beers on tap, hundreds of large format bottles, cans, and single serving bottles of seasonal and local brews. Chelsea is a neighborhood favorite that is perfect for a quick lunch, weekend brunch with friends, pre-show dinner, or a group gathering. Join the energetic bar scene to watch the big game, or on our spacious patio for comfortable outdoor dining. At Chelsea Tavern, we look forward to serving you soon!
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5. The Garden at Bardea
4.6
Exceptional(28)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wilmington
Located in downtown Wilmington, The Garden at Bardea is the fifth restaurant concept from the James Beard-nominated Bardea Restaurant group. This outdoor space promises to become the city's go-to destination for alfresco dining and a good time. Guests can expect a dynamic outdoor dining room, with a mix of lounge and traditional seating surrounded by lush planters and fountains. Retractable awnings provide shade during the day, while fire pits and heaters keep guests cozy after dark. It will be the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day at work or groove into the evening over cocktails with friends
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6. Bardea Steak
4.7
Exceptional(813)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 13 times today
A restaurant and bar by James Beard-nominated chef Antimo DiMeo. We're serious about snacks and steak. Our collaboration with artisanal farmers brings you exceptional cuts from both familiar and rare breeds. Though, Chef Antimo DiMeo extends his creativity beyond meat. Indulge in snacks from both land and sea and embark on a captivating journey with our chef's tasting menu-an exploration of Chef DiMeo's globetrotting inspirations and childhood memories. Join us at the crossroads of tradition and innovation for a distinctive dining experience.
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7. Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar
4.6
Exceptional(4136)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 6 times today
Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is a casual, upscale seafood eatery & hot spot on the river. Adjacent to the Riverwalk, Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar has become THE place for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and late night in the City of Wilmington. The chic atmosphere, fresh raw bar, award-winning crab cakes, outstanding lobsters, and other imaginatively prepared seafood, great martinis, and 50 wines by the glass are some of the keys to an exciting experience.
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8. La Fia
4.9
Exceptional(2105)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Wilmington
Booked 15 times today
Travel down historic Market Street towards the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and you will find La Fia Bistro. La Fia is an intimate dinner destination in a historic building located on the corner of 5th and Market. Chef Dwain Kalup's menu utlizes carefully sourced ingredients reflecting the seasons, local region and local farms. The menu at La Fia features small plates, pastas and creative entrees. Our cheese and charcuterie is one of a kind and not to be missed! Due to the small size of our restaurant we allow 2 hours for guests to enjoy their dining experience. If you feel you need more time please reach out to us directly.
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9. Eclipse Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(1129)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Wilmington
Booked 18 times today
Enjoy cozy but energetic dining at Eclipse Bistro. It offers a chic, small and intimate dining room with brick walls, soft lighting and wood furnishings, creating a warm and sophisticated ambiance, making it a great place for a first date or business luncheon. Its diverse menu offers something for most diners. Eclipse Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week, and for dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-658-1588, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.
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10. Merchant Bar
4.6
Exceptional(128)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Wilmington
Booked 2 times today
Merchant Bar is an elevated gastrobar that infuses a chef-driven menu with an original hand-crafted cocktail menu focused on high-quality ingredients, aiming to bring you a unique bar and dining experience. Both for intimate dining or for a large group, Merchant Bar's dynamic space is perfect for any occasion. For parties of 7 or more, please call the restaurant at 302-502-3385.

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  • Kori
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Last night we made a last-minute decision to go to Bardea for dinner. The place was packed but we sat at a table quickly. The food was so good. We normally get the spicy honey pizza. It was good however lacked enough sauce for the cheese and toppings to stay on the pizza, everything slid off but it was still soo good. Emily was an amazing server and each staff member was knowledgeable and attentive. RUN TO BARDEA!!!
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    Bardea Food & DrinkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington
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    4.8
  • KateVIP
    Philadelphia County •95 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    As our group expanded from 5 to 9 the team opened the attached back room and the longer table. Problem solved, and really glad the manager was there to step in and help us expand.
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    Tonic Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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    4.6
  • TinaVIP
    Philadelphia County •64 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 4, 2025
    Chelsea Tavern is our go to place for dinner. The food has always been great, and they have a great beer selection.
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    Chelsea TavernPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Wilmington
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    4
  • JamesVIP
    New York City •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 27, 2024
    Meal was delicious. Server very accommodating of some special dietary needs. Not crowded for a Friday night so noise level was great for conversation.
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    Cafe MezzanottePrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
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    4.7
  • SCOTTVIP
    Philadelphia County •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 7, 2024
    We started with the Small plates of Avocado and then the Salmon. The Avocado dish was divine...perfectly warm with tantalizing flavors beneath it. The salmon was really good but we weren't fans of the "crisp" that comes with it which is made from the skin...too fishy for our taste. That's a personal preference. I had the burger and my wife the Cacio e Pepe. Both were also excellent.
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    The Garden at BardeaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wilmington
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    4.6

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