10 Best Italian Restaurants near Leland

“We went to pizzettas for the first time tonight and it was fabulous. Their pizza was superb. We had Eileen as our waitress and she was so nice and so personable. Prices were good and can’t wait to go back. Thank you for a great evening.“

“Have had many items from their menu, from pizza mainstays to specials and every item is amazing! Always great service and food. If you’re upset about having to wait, maybe there’s a reason so many people are there… 🤤“

“Olivero is easily our new favorite spot. The homemade pasta was unlike anything we’ve had before—fresh, perfectly cooked, and paired with flavors that were unexpected but worked together beautifully. Every dish was impressive. The service was just as outstanding. The team worked seamlessly, bringing fresh plates and silverware after every course and keeping the table spotless. No awkward moments of figuring out where to put your utensils—just smooth, attentive service that made the whole experience feel effortless. Incredible food, impeccable service—Olivero sets the bar high. We’ll definitely be back often!“

“Excellent evening out that included amazing bar and table service with stunning views of the downtown riverwalk. We received just the right amount of attention and interaction from the staff from our arrival starting with pre-dinner drinks at the bar, a smooth transition to a lower section table for dinner, and finishing with some amazing deserts before departing. We will be booking another evening dinner soon at Sugo as there are so many delicious choices on the menu!“

“Huge shout out to Vance Matthews and his crew at Quanto Basta: Wilmington for an amazing experience last night. The staff is always on point with fast and friendly service. My buddy and I tend to go on Wednesday nights (1/2 price bottles of wine) and get a Caesar Salad and one of the most delicious pizzas in town. The Molto Carne pizza is out of this world! DID YOU KNOW...they also have a cool side room that would be perfect for rehearsal dinners, small parties, corporate events etc. Yeah, I own an event space myself Belle Vue Wilmington but I never look at people as competition but rather as options. COMMUNITY > COMPETITON 100%%%% So next time you are downtown consider checking this place out, you won't be disappointed! Cheers!“

“delish!! 🤌🤌 will return!! nothing left on our plates from the drinks, app, the entrees and dessert! service was great. Skylar thanks!“

“Wonderful service from Tyler! Made our night!“

“If I could give this place a billion stars I would. Easily the best pizza/bagels in Wilmington and my favorite place to go here. The staff are all great and build connection with their customers. Local and clean ingredients with no bullshit. Salita knows how to make some amazing food!“

“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.“

“This is the best Pizza joint in Wilmington hands down. They use the best Italian ingredients, their cheeses are delicious. The meats are so flavorful. This pizza tastes different than all the other pizzas in town. You can actually taste the quality. The staff are wonderful. So kind and helpful, they know us by name!!!! Love this place! It’s my “go to” for pizza! Try it you’ll like it, take a tip from me!!!! Tootles!!!!!“