11 Best Italian Restaurants near Leland

“excellent pizza. Very friendly staff.“

“I cannot say enough within this review to express how excellent Benny’s is. Firstly, the atmosphere is capturing from the exterior in. A beautiful, classic pizzeria with luxury table tops, stained glass fixtures, rustic wood floors and brick walls that provides an elegant yet warm feel throughout the dining experience. The service and hospitality were superb; every interaction from the host, bartender, server, and manager allowed me to feel welcomed and accommodated. Each member went above and beyond for my friend’s engagement celebration. We were greeted promptly and generously. I met the manager, Drew, and my server, Lauren, who were both fantastic. Lauren made us the best cocktails. She even juiced real apples to make the most phenomenal drink I have ever had. We ordered a pizza and Strombolis, which were all fantastic. They both came with a fresh salad and warm, crispy fries. We ended our experience with gelato, and even though our bellies were so full and happy, I don't think we could ever go back without getting the gelato for dessert. Everything was clean, beautiful, and tasty—just perfection. If you want a fun evening with exquisite food, friendly service, as well as a memorable experience, Benny’s is the place to go. Definitely a 10/10 all the way around and one of the best places in Wilmington to dine. Amazing for a celebration with friends and family or just a date night. Highly recommend!“

“We have been to Sugo multiple times. Each and every time our visit was fabulous! From the hostess desk, to the servers, to the managers the service has been top notch. They truly make you feel welcome.
We love the bacon appetizer and the carpaccio of beef. Both are delicious.
We have enjoyed the veal and pasta dishes. They are all very good. For us though, the star dishes are the steaks. The skirt steak and the filet mignon with sauces are excellent. The porterhouse for two was better than the last steak we had at Peter Luger. Each time the steaks were cooked exactly as ordered. Every steak we have had here has been outstanding! You can’t go wrong with any of the side dishes as well.
The sides we have tried have been delicious!
We always look forward to our next visit. Even the sunsets have been beautiful. They have a great view!
We highly recommend Sugo!“

“A special place! They have steak and salad but I say try something more interesting. We got many seafood dishes and some Italian fare. Every bite was absolutely excellent. For me, the appetizers were my favorite part. Relaxed atmosphere but still exceptional service you expect with fine dining. When you take a bite of the rigatoni, all your troubles will melt away and you’re a small happy child once more. We celebrated a birthday and the desert was on the house. Classy. Btw no matter how full you are DO NOT pass on the salted caramel panna cotta. Every one needs to taste it. Apparently in the late afternoon reservations can be snagged from parties who canceled. We made a reservation ourselves a month in advance. Worth it.“

“Great service from the bartender who made us mocktails to our server who was attentive and pleasant. The ambiance was perfect and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend.“

“Lasagne, mussels in white wine, chocolate espresso mousse. Can't wait to go back! Service excellent as well“

“Wonderful service from Tyler! Made our night!“

“This place is the best!! Everything is good!! Pizza!! Bagels!! Ice cream!! All of it!! They really care about the food and the customer!! Make sure you follow them on Instagram so you can keep up with the specials they put out!! You don’t wanna miss out on the specials!!“

“🥰Omg... if you want some really good pizza with fresh ingredients, please come to this place... this is my 3rd time in a week and a half coming here... the pizza... the salads... the Strombolis..... omg... so good and fresh
.. I was never a fan of pizza crust until I came here.. 1000 out of 1000... I would hamster fight you over my pizza crust lol... food is so so good and the staff is 1 of a kind!“

“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.“

“We arrived about an hour before closing and requested to sit on the patio—unaware that it had already been mostly closed down for the night. Despite that, the hostess provided exceptional customer service. She never made us feel like an inconvenience or rushed, even though it was near closing time. Her friendly attitude and professionalism really stood out and made us feel welcome.

The food was absolutely incredible, too—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. From start to finish, it was a great experience. This kind of hospitality, especially at the end of a long shift, is rare and truly appreciated. We’ll definitely be back!“