“Casual outing for a birthday dinner. The staff greeted us right when we walked in and we were seated. The lovely Serene was our server. We received our food quickly. Everything was hot and fresh and the rolls kept coming ? Please enjoy this photo of my mini cannoli.“
“Sovana Bistro is a great venue for a small party. I was there years ago for a bridal shower and recently for a baby shower. The private room we were in was comfortable and bright even on a rainy day. Guests were seated at long tables, and food was on a buffet table.“
Italian • $$
“Just made our first visit to Scalessa's. Been wanting to try it for a while and it didn't disappoint! Such a great little spot! The food was amazing, portions were large, prices were reasonable, and they even had vegetarian options (like eggplant "meatballs"). The service was also absolutely terrific. The entire staff was attentive and accommodating. They clearly take pride in their restaurant and care about the customer experience, which is definitely nowhere near a given in my experience dining out around here. We will definitely be back!Vegetarian options: Try the eggplant "meatballs"!“
“The restaurant is near a corporate center and has a large parking lot. The main room where we sat was very noisy. The server was excellent and the food was delicious. My husband had the lasagna and I had the acorn agnolotti. Amazing Italian bread too. And they have a little market onsite filled with items to purchase. I would definitely recommend and return.“
“It’s been a few years since we’ve been to the restaurant. I appreciate it back then and I appreciate it now, but I’ll be a little more critical. The prices were good. The meals were good. The special many of us had today was a swordfish and it was very good, but I will tell you like many restaurants the risotto was not al dente so I’m very glad I didn’t order the risotto entrée. The seafood tagliatelle was probably the best meal out of everything. It had the most flavor and the sauce really clung to the pasta. The lemon cello at the end was a very nice touch, but it was a vodka lime-cello which was fine. We felt rushed. The entrees came out right after we finished the apps. The shrimp Fra Diavlo was not spicy at all. The calamari was excellent. The polenta as an app was good and I liked the char but for many that may be much.“
“The food was outstanding. we had the crab bisque and a beet salad. For our entrées, we had a pesto risotto with burrata & sausage and chicken genovese... they were both great ! We also tried one of their pizzas just for future reference each had a slice and took the remainder home. The pizza was really good. The food could've possibly come out a little slower meaning the courses, but probably being a little picky. The atmosphere was very pleasant. You forgot you were in a strip mall. I felt like the noise was perfect for Saturday night that's saying a lot. But the restaurant had many customers. my only ding would be they desperately need a hostess to greet you at the door. We had a reservation for 730 and although they did acknowledge us, it was sort of like when they were walking by. Considering the high-level of everything else I'm sure they're on the lookout for a few hostesses or hosts. We will definitely be returning and I've already recommended it to other people.“
“I had dinner for the second time and it was just as good as the first time. Emma was our waitress and she was so sweet and attentive. Three of us split the calamari appetizer, had drinks, dinners and desserts. All of us were happy with our choices.“
“This place is wonderful m. The food is really good and the service was amazing. We were here on a Saturday and every table was booked. We luckily made a reservation (make a reservation!!!). We had the lasagna (it was ok), the gnocchi (amazing) and fettuccini (really good). As an fyi they don’t do the Alfredo pasta table side on the weekends. This place is also a BYOB. We definitely will be back.“
“Wilmington's Trolley Square has long been a haven for delicious discoveries, but Gaudiello's Italian Hoagies takes the crown for their porchetta sub. This isn't just a sandwich; it's a symphony of textures and flavors, a testament to the art of Italian charcuterie.The star, of course, is the porchetta. The impossibly crisp skin yields to layers of juicy, herb-infused pork. Each bite is a concerto of savory richness, the perfect harmony of fat and lean. Gaudiello's doesn't drown this masterpiece in unnecessary embellishments. A touch of garlicky broccoli rabe adds a delightful bitterness, while sharp provolone cheese cuts through the richness. A hint of peppery seasoning pulls everything together, leaving you wanting more.The bread, a perfect balance of crusty and yielding, deserves its own applause. It cradles the fillings without crumbling, providing the ideal platform for each mouthful. Every element sings in perfect pitch, resulting in a chorus of pure satisfaction.Gaudiello's porchetta sub isn't just lunch; it's an experience. It's a love letter to slow roasting, a celebration of artisanal ingredients. In a world of over-stuffed monstrosities, this sub is a masterclass in balance and restraint. If you find yourself in Wilmington, don't miss this operatic masterpiece. Just be prepared to stand in ovation – this porchetta will have you applauding with every delicious bite.“
“The good: The food was delicious. The Caesar salad was excellent. On the weekend the brother that doesn't own the restaurant makes the Caesar salad now. He told us about how he learned to make it from his father. I really enjoyed hearing the story and watching him make it up close. It made up for the slow service. The bad: The service was extremely slow. It took 30+ minutes to get our drinks ordered and served and our orders taken. They did bring out the complimentary appetizer before that but it would have been great to have at least my drink order filled. This was a birthday celebration that I did notate on the reservation. Had 2 of my friends not been there with us we probably would have left because sitting for 30 mins with no acknowledgment is really pretty unacceptable. I understand being busy and short staffed but I did very politely mention to the hostess prior to that no one had waited on us. She came over and said oh you have the complimentary appetizer and said they are very busy. She should have at least taken our drink orders. Also my partner ordered the surf and turf. Online it says filet and lobster. He got filet and crab cake. He did not say anything because we had waited so long to get orders placed and to get the food. The steak was cooked exactly as he asked but a crab cake is not the same as lobster. And had he known this he wouldn't have ordered the crab cake appetizer. The waitress was also very nervous acting. She was super nice and sort of attentive just nervous and slow. We gave her a 22% tip but she would have gotten 30% had she done a better job. Overall it was a nice evening but with annoyances that I hope the restaurant sees and understands isn't acceptable especially when a reservation is notated as a birthday celebration. I will be back but not for any type of celebration with friends.“
“Absolutely some of the best tasting and closest to homemade Italian food I’ve had yet. Absolutely perfect to dine in or order out, my old Italian Nonna loves to order from here when she doesn’t feel like cooking. Love this place so much, the interior and atmosphere is amazing and the food is even better. I always get the ravioli and it’s delicious every time. Parking isn’t ideal, then again that is not the restaurant’s fault. Wish I could go here more often, definitely a favorite spot.“
“Well, not to bore anybody but I’m Italian and extremely picky about my pizza. I actually like pasta better than pizza, but my son brought me a pizza today and I have to say it’s perfect.!!! It was crunchy yet soft, and the sauce is to die for and let me tell you I’m real picky about that. Not that any of you really care about my opinion. Lol I wish more of us knew about 896 pi we are all used to the pizza places closest to us give it a try …. you won’t be disappointed !!!!!“
“Catered a small family party for 20 people on March 3, 2024 and the food, as always was delicious. But I almost made a huge blunder, because I did not remember that Tony's is closed on Sunday. Dhara, the wonderful young woman, who took our order, volunteered to come into work that morning to help us out. I arrived at 11 am and everything was piping hot and ready for us. I can't thank her enough for doing this! Don Peloso“
“An outstanding Italian restaurant in downtown Newark. Great menu selection infusing all of your Italian standards that you'd expect and also a decent beer and cocktail offering. We had three couples in our group and the service was quick and everything came out correctly. My only complaint was that our server didn't come back often enough to check on us and so we had to finally flag someone else down to get more drinks and the check.Parking: There is no parking for the restaurant but there are several paid lots nearby. Just don't be late getting back to your car as it's a $35 ticket!“
“Our server Zoe was great, she was friendly and patient while we decided, because everything on the menu sounded good and we couldn't choose! The food was excellent, highly recommend trying the zucchini fries for a starter. We did not have to wait for a table and were seated and attended to quickly despite it starting to get busier. We will be back.“
“I really like this placeOne of the most tasteful cheesesteaks in my lifeIf you like spicy one - recommending Chipotle cheesesteak and buffalo cheesesteakAlso I like there chilliMozzarella sticks little bit plainAlso I like there prices thereVery good food and service according to the prices“
“I am writing this review in hopes of receiving a response.My husband and I call in regularly to collect our favorite dishes, which is the beef lasagna and the lobster mac and cheese. The staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere pleasant. We think it is important to support the local economy and Toscana's has served the local community successfully for many years.There is one point of constructive feedback that we would like to offer. As a take-out item, the gelato I believe is not served authentically. Toscana's appears to be serving gelato as if it is the same as ice cream. An ice cream scooper is being used instead of a specific gelato utensil. This impacts the serving amount and the way it is presented.“
“I am Holly's husband we went to Pastabilities on Saturday night with our son and his fiancee. Everything we ate was on point! From the appetizers, entrees to desert! We found the service to be excellent, Otis was our waiter and he couldn't have been more friendly or professional. Everything we ordered was freshly made and delicious. We will definitely be back Luigi serves some of the best Italian food I ever ate since my Grandmothers cooking!“
“Got two Pizzas and wings this evening. First, the pizza was good and really enjoyed it. Great flavor and cooked well. Now, my wife is from Buffalo, NY and as a result, we know wings and we are self-confessed wing snobs. BUT... Big Z breaded wings are killer and made exactly like they should be! Well done! We have our own sauces we prefer, but we'll definitely be ordering a bunch of Big Z wings for Super Bowl next weekend. Really well cooked and prepared the right way! Best locally around here by far.“
“We hosted a rehearsal dinner for 30!!! Spectacular coordination with Tim. Good servers were efficient and attentive. The delicious food from bruschetta, Caesar salad, pasta entrees and cannolis had our guests raving. Thank you so much!!! You helped us kickoff the wedding weekend for Thomas and Julia with a smile, a beaming heart and Full belly!! Molly and Joseph Oresik Reeders, PA“
“We ordered by door dash. It wasn't quick but that was fine. We had pizza and wings. Big pizza nice amount of cheese and toppings. The wings had a lot of sauce and were crunchy. Could have been meatier. Lots of leftovers! Will order again.“
“Wonderful drinks and dinner at Portobellos Kenneth Square. A pear cocktail, very fruity and tasty. A Bailey's, Kahlua and Fireball that was delicious. A mushroom and Jim Beam Manhattan, smoky and did have a mushroom background. We started with mushroom arancini, cheesy and mushroomy. The clams Avalon, their take on clams casino, but are so much better. The clams are definitely the star, not killed with an overabundance of bread crumbs, and the clams are left whole, not minced. Tender, chewy and clammy with their liquor still in the shell. The saucy ravioli is mushroomy and creamy. The crispy duck with cherry sauce is fall off the bone tender. All in all a great birthday dinner.“
Pizza Takeaway • $
“A nice little pizza shop, I’m happy to have found today at work. They serve a crisp thin crust pizza that isn’t too heavy on the sauce or cheese, and therefore not overly greasy as well. (I know pizza is subjective but that’s exactly how I like it). I thought it was delicious and will likely try a sandwich next time. I’d love to see a chicken ceasar wrap on the menu someday, but there’s plenty of options there now. Very friendly people, and fair prices too. It appears to be take-out only, but there’s a few outdoor tables for nice weather. Ample parking, order from the kiosk inside, credit accepted/cash appreciated. Highly recommended.“
“Tonight was our first visit to this location in 7 years. The food was wonderful and our server David was fabulous. If you plan on visiting this location, I would call ahead to make sure David is working and ask for his section. The other servers were not up to par. It was so upsetting to watch other tables wait for service or their food forever. There was a young family who was seated before us that didn’t even get their entrees until we were ready to leave. Their server should have been more attentive to them instead of standing around fanning herself by the kitchen. Service to the other tables was really really bad.“
“Stopped in after a lot of people recommended it. Very friendly staff at the bar and the food came out fast. Was a pretty busy place for 4p on a Sunday. Hardly a seat left in the place. Onion rings were delicious and pizza was just ok. Cool spot to grab a slice or order off the menu. I honestly thought the slice pies looked better, and thinner. Not sure why that would be.“
“We did not make a reservation as it was a last minute decision. It was a Saturday nite so that was our fault. We had a half hour wait. There is a small bar when you walk in and the bartender welcomes you to sit down. I only had a diet Coke and he did not charge for that in a plastic cup. Our waitress was great! Very personable. I ordered the Italian wedding soup. I have never had one with so many little meatballs! It was filling. I ordered cheese raviolis with a garlic and olive oil sauce and she asked if I wanted 6 or 8. I went for the 6 and after the soup, I saved the rest and had for lunch the next day. They are big and very good. The only issue was the time between our soup and entree was a little long. It appears to be a very popular place. Many people were celebrating birthdays etc while we were there. Most people had reservations and the longest I think I saw a party wait with reservations was maybe 10 mins. My son said it's his favorite Italian restaurant in the Wilmington area. I would definitely go again and make reservations!“
“I have been going to Mario’s since 2012 and I actually love their pizza and never had a problem until today when this short rude old man had a problem with me ordering one slice of pizza. Well I work over night and I stop on my way to work so I’m going to continue to order my one slice of pizza so all I have to do is walk in pay and leave.“
“We have both dined in and taken out.During dine in the food has always been great. We like the pizza, chopped salad and calamari the most.During our recent take out experience, huge disappointment. The pizza was cold, like not even attempted to keep warm during the time it was made to picked up and the calamari was a bit soggy and also cold. Not likely to get take out again.Parking: Street parking on busy street or busy neighborhood side streetsWheelchair accessibility: Tight indoor space. May be hard to navigate. Can’t speak for bathroom space.“
“Always solid pizza with some unique toppings. Ricotta, sausage and long hots is my personal favorite. Tried the wings and they were very good. Also had a great superbowl deal. Fair pricing. Have been about 7 times now and have always been happy with my meal! Usually do takeout but always clean and relaxing setting inside.“
“It’s a really cute tiny sit in area but i absolutely loved it!! The food was reasonably priced and came out relatively quickly. We loved everything we ate and it’s hard to like a pizza places’ sides too but this place offers everything. 10/10 everyone should support small businesses like these <3“
“This place is hands down the best Italian food in the area. There are also items where they thought out of the box like the Caesar salad on pizza ... absolutely amazing! Their garlic rolls are loaded with cheese and garlic and you can tell they serve good food cause they appreciate good food, if that makes sense. Either way, it's a must try!“
“We decided to have our daughters birthday dinner here all 20 of them! Lol. I have to say we felt like family! The food was awesome some of the best NY style pizza I have ever had! They were sooo accommodating! They even played Taylor Swift and it soon turned into a mini Swift concert ! Highly recommended !“
“This is the only pizza ? place me and my wife and I go to. The ? bacon ranch pizza , chicken cheese steak ? and my wife get a l large turkey and cheese ? provolone.. and that sandwich be stake . You have to make a trip there. If you're in the area, check ✔️ the Gallery Pizza ? place out.. you will be glad ? you did.“
“I ordered a buffalo chicken cheese steak they used regular hot sauce in which I didn't care for but it was still decent and ordered a ham and cheese in which it was nasty. I was a little upset because I'm pregnant and they refused for me to use the bathroom. I guess I can't complain too much about it I guess. I will definitely try other types of cheese steaks“
“Fresh, colorful, and delicious linguine and clams. Fresh, house-made bread had a nice crust and soft on the inside. House salad had a good mix leaf variety, but could've used a bit more tomato and some fresh garlic or onion added. Trisha gave us excellent and personal customer service. She was very pleasant and made us feel very welcome.The prices were fair. Very nice ambiance with decorative, vintage-style LED lighting and comfortable indoor/outdoor seating. The traditional music and interior decor gave a touch of Italy☺️?. We look forward to coming back soon ☺️?“
“Great tasting pizza and other quality offerings plus good prompt service, however slightly inconsistent. Wife and I ordered a large plain pie to go 2 weeks ago, I go in and pay 13 cash. Last night I ordered the same large plain pie but my Wife was charged 16 cash. No mention of a change in price to be found anywhere, price point is why we didn't go across the street. Was missing some crust on this oval pie as well.“
“La-la the bartender and waitress is so friendly and committed to you getting a great meal. The menu has a lot of great options, food was nicely prepared and it was convenient to take out for our room at attached hotel (Sturbridge suites and Ramada are both attached). Dining room is dated but laid back would be easy for a family. Super value.“
“We go to Gallucios for take out, mainly pizza. I feel over the years the quality has changed some, or maybe they are just easier on the cheese. We have asked for well done crusts and often the crust comes out flimsy or doughy still, so in the future I'll ask for extra well done. Still good pizza over all.Parking: Every time I have gone, there has been free street parking available, but during a busy bar night it could be challenging“
“A small group of friends who do not see one another often went to Valle Cucina for lunch. The table was ready for us but the space in the booth was crowded, partially due to heavy jackets with no coat rack. Some of my heavier friends would not have fit in the booth. The food was excellent and the server was extremely friendly. I would recommend asking for a different, larger booth. Also we had sun glare from a car windshield and had to ask to have the shade lowered. Awkward situation with the adjoining booth occupants, but the server handled it well. I plan to go again with other friends but knowing the seating situation will be helpful on that visit.“
“This has been my favorite restaurant for years. Whatever you get, you know it’s going to be well made, filling, and delicious. The inside is really cool looking and the staff has always been super kind and helpful. If you’re looking for a new favorite place, it’s here.“
“Awesome environment and friendly service. The food speaks for itself the most authentic pizza in DelawareVegetarian options: VarietyParking: Huge parking lotKid-friendliness: My kids begged me to come backWheelchair accessibility: It is accessible though all sides wheelchair friendly“
“On Feb.14, 2024, We called for a "large plain pizza"(takeout). It's been a long time since we ordered from Grotto because of a noticeable decline in taste, etc. This purchase was like the Grotto pizza of old, the original "Legendary flavor". Thank you (DP) for re-establishing the best pizza even, the way it was when you 1st opened in Rehoboth. I hope all the locations are onboard.. Also, on the 14th, it was 9:30 pm. but the staff were friendly and courteous!“
“Cozy restaurant in Kennett Square. Notably serves a few pasta dishes and several pizza options. First time dinning in and it was great. Staff was friend and helpful. Food was very good. Ordered pasta with short rib and it was tasty. Partner ordered a steak and it was cooked to perfection. Drinks were tasty and desserts were great. Overall I'd love to visit again, next you time I'd like to try their pizzas since there were a few eye catching combinations.“
“The sauce is on point, the bread is on point, the cheese is OnPoint, the grease is even on point, the little strips that look like onions that are actually sausage strips is on point. get the small size pizza Half cheese, half pepperoni sausage.The garlic knots are good and cheap .65 cents . Easy walk across the grass to wawa. You can’t miss this place. This is the itThe girls and staff are funny tooDietary restrictions: Seemed flexible“
“Honestly shocked at how delicious the pasta dishes are, considering it's a pizza place first and foremost. The chicken was so tender and yet also crispy. There was plenty of cheese provided, and the sauces were perfect. The garlic knots that came with the pasta were like fluffy clouds of buttery garlic. Absolutely wonderful and affordable!Only complaint would be that the formal dining area was closed and the TV in the informal dining was pretty loud - but it was playing sports.“
“My first visit today they were accommodating and made me shrimp parmigiana to go that wasn't on the menu. I told them it better be good or I'd talk about them. It was deeeelicious and a big portion, bread rolls too...didn't have to wait long. Tasty food & good service, I'll definitely be back!“
“Finally! Great pizza near Kennett Square!!!! The owner has to be from New York because this is goooood pizza. I've gotten all types of pizza there, and it's all very good. Try grandma's pie. It actually tastes better than my grandma's pie. Don't get FOMO! Check it out!“