30 Best Italian Restaurants in Wilmington

“Great food and service! Will definitely be back soon!“

“Had an excellent first experience at Olivero. Food, service and vibe/decor are all top notch.Bartender was very helpful in guiding us through the menu and making recommendations. The level of service was high quality, everything you hope for in a dining experience. Knowledgable staff, courses landing at the perfect moment - all things that require a well oiled front and back of house working in harmony.I loved the decor of the space, which is obviously carefully curated to create a fun open kitchen concept that makes for a unique and exciting dining experience, transporting you out of Wilmington for the evening, to a beach somewhere on the coast of Spain or Italy.Who doesn’t love tapas style starters?The mortadella beignets with hot honey and cheese was our favorite dish of the night! Try these savory beignets and you will not be disappointed! The flavors complement perfectly for a surprising and fresh take on a beignet.We tried the octopus and crab arancini small plates, which were delicious as well. Both beautiful reminders that the ocean is not far away. (Three tapas plates pictured)For main courses, we tried the snap pea pasta and mussel/clam spaghetti. Both of these pasta dishes blew us away! So tasty and highly recommend. Packed with flavor, the freshness of ingredients was apparent and the pasta was perfectly prepared.Was impressed with the drink list overall- great selection of beer, wine, cocktails and N/A options available.Do yourself a favor and make a ressy at Olivero!“

“First things first Salita makes a delicious pizza, they have a lot of really interesting and unique pizza options and fun flavor combinations to try.Their pizzas are cooked in a wood fired oven and that flavor can't be beat. They are located in the middle of the cargo district and you order from their take out window. They do not have an designated seating but there are lots of options of where to sit in the area. The pizza came out pretty quickly considering it is made fresh and took around 15 minutes. The only reason they are not receiving 5 stars from me is the price, it is a little steep. All of the pizzas from my knowledge are about 10" and the prices vary from $18-20 (except for the margarita pizza which is $13) per pizza. Whether or not the price is worth it is up to you, but I certainly think they are worth giving a shot because they are some excellently crafted pizzas.“

“Great service! Had a lovely night, best part was the delicious food! Chef’s kiss“

“Good food, Great service.“

“Always good!!!!“

“Great date night atmosphere!“

“My boyfriend and I just found our new favorite spot! He’s off on Sundays and we decided to check this place out. He has a sever dairy allergy and they were totally cool with eliminating dairy when he made his own pie. He is from Queens so pizza is always a very trying option down here to satiate his craving. This place is legit! The owners are from NY and were very welcoming to us! Not to mention, to find a place down here that has as-close-to authentic Sicilian style is rare and they deliver on it! The pizza was amazing! We definitely will make this our new Sunday date spot from here on out!!!“

“Great service every time we are there. Superb quality food“

“Overall our food was good. Did not realize the bolognese was not a tomato based recipe, which is the way I traditionally prepare the dish. It was a little dry as well. Not a dish I would reorder here.“

“Absolutely delicious! Our pizza was perfect! We will be ordering again!“

“As a former New York and CT resident I haven't found a place worth recommending till now. I initially ordered Stromboli and calzones cuz those are harder to F up. Well, the bolis n zones are so good I haven't ordered a pizza yet bcuz, if I order a pizza, imma eat a pizza. My way of portion control.“

“This is a great local spot for a great slice or pie. Michelangelo's has been at this location for many years all the way back to the original Walmart. They always make me feel welcomed and wanted at their establishment. The current team is by far the most amazing crew they've ever had. Don't change a thing guys!“

“I’m absolutely in love with their delicious Italian cuisines. It’s honestly, in my opinion the best in Wilmington. The staff are super nice! Especially, Al and Haily, because I’ve personally have met them both. Wilmington please try this restaurant to keep it going for years to come. My precious granddaughter loves it also. Thanks for all the hard work y’all put into making those mouth watering entrees. ????????“

“We went to Roko Italian restaurant last night, for New Year’s Eve, in Wilmington . We sat at the bar, Jason took care of us , if you’re looking for the ultimate experience and great customer service sit at the bar and let him wine and dine you you’ll simply love it just like we did . I had the lamb chops , my daughter had the Chicken Florentine. Thank you Jason for a great job. Looking forward to coming back in 2023.“

“Thank you for the incredible service and food. The catering order was exactly what we wanted and everyone raved about how amazing the food was. The service was so streamlined picking it up - it was fresh and hot and your staff graciously brought everything out to the car for us. Thank you so much for helping make my husband's 50th birthday a hit!“

“Let’s start with the Deli , my favorite the Haley. Now I am a retired culinary Particulartarian ***yes I made this word up ; however I have never been displeased with customer service, the loving spirit of staff or with the quality of food. The course meal dining experience is out of this world! My review is based on bringing 12 - 15 of my support group front liners to dinner to let them know how grateful I am and we are blown away each time. Joe , his wife and staff deserve our 5 star rating.“

“Delicious food. Waitress (Nicole) was awesome! Would definitely recommend.“

“Really good pizza. Super nice folks. Highly recommend!“

“Turkey Stromboli is delicious!“

“Really good pizza. Super nice folks. Highly recommend!“

“My wife and I recently visited the Osteria Cicchetti for an appetizer and a drink to just relax and have some "us time". We sat in the bar area at a high top table for two and our server was Danielle. She was friendly, polite, helpful and made our visit even more enjoyable but not rushing us. We ordered the Margherita Pizza, a glass of white wine and a Stella Artois. Everything was just right... Danielle bought us over some Italian bread and Flatbread, which we both like. I added some olive oil with sea salt and black pepper to my dish so that we had some dipping "sauce". All in all we both really enjoyed our visit to the O.C. for an appetizer and relaxation time.“

“Excellent service from Emma today! The lasagna and shrimp penne pasta were awesome!!“

“It was my first time ordering Ledo’s since being in the area. It tasted great as I liked Ledo’s since my days in the DMV. I didn’t get a heartburn from the sauce, and despite the pizza not being gluten free, my gut was not reactive. It was a great eat for a late night dinner.I ordered from Door Dash so I don’t have an in-dining experience to note.“

“I go to Marbella probably twice a week minimum for lunch, they have a special two sliced and a drink for under 9$, I love the pizza, typically just get the meat lovers, the cheese is good and I’m from Wisconsin so…The Buffalo chicken pizza and white pizza are must try’s. I like the workers there, they are always nice and welcoming.if you haven’t tried it stop in, they always have slices ready to go so it’ll be worth your time just to see.“

“I moved south out of NJ in 2010 and I've struggled to fine any good Italian restaurants....14 years later I've found the best Italian food I've had outside the NJ/NYC area in my life...the meatballs remind of my grandmother's....my kids(5)(2) loved the pasta both cleared their plates...the new England clam chowder top 3 lifetime HIGHLY RECOMMEND...lastly my wife had a pulled pork and she loved the sandwich just as much as the sweet tea sangria.....I highly recommend this place to anyone in the Wilmington area. 12 out of 10.“

“We order here a lot. Usually good. But today dry, no cheese, no marinara. Horrible pizza. Not even a busy time of da t. Lost our business!“

“Best sub I've had in a while. Decent prices, staff was helpful. The food was amazing. The seasame seed bread pairs great with the meat and cheese. This was my first time trying it and will definitely be back.Vegetarian options: EggplantParking: Tight small lot“

“When I preach in Castle Hayne, many of the parishioners & I go to Uncle Louie's for lunch after worship. Both the food & service are outstanding; menu prices are very reasonable, & they have many delicious offerings. Salads are always fresh & well-prepared as well as their huge pizza slices, lasagna, & spaghetti, but Italian food isn't all Uncle Louie's offers. Their club sandwich is delicious; so are their shrimp. Such a wonderful family atmosphere to enjoy great food, outstanding service, & visit with family & friends. Yes, I highly recommend Uncle Louie's & look forward to going back.“

“We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Mamma Lucia! Highly recommend the linguini with clams!“