32 Best Italian Restaurants in Wilmington

“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!“

“Good food, Great service.“

“The food was absolutely delicious and portions were quite large. Its a cozy little place and the owners and staff are very kind and gracious. We will be back for sure.“

“What an amazing first experience we had tonight! My wife and I live in Myrtle Beach, but our child lives here. We are staying at their place watching their pets while they are away. This place has been on our to try list for a while now and we finally had the opportunity. What an incredible experience! The food was outstanding! The flavor was on point and the servings were huge! My wife and I each had an amazing pasta dish and split the largest piece of coconut cake we have ever seen. Now, you would think after all that I just wrote that would be the best part of our experience, but it wasn’t! The absolute best part was one of the kindest people we have ever met, Bella! Let me tell you the meaning of her name fits in so many ways! She was absolutely incredible! So kind! So caring! I honestly could go on and on! She made my mine and my wife’s evening such a memorable night.“

“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. ????????“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“First time my husband and I had ever eaten here and it was delicious and the prices were good. The staff were amazing especially when we accidentally dropped our leftover spaghetti and meatballs. They gave us a brand new one on the house even though they didn't have too and we didn't ask. We will definitely be going back and I recommend this place to anyone.“

“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.“

“First time my husband and I had ever eaten here and it was delicious and the prices were good. The staff were amazing especially when we accidentally dropped our leftover spaghetti and meatballs. They gave us a brand new one on the house even though they didn't have too and we didn't ask. We will definitely be going back and I recommend this place to anyone.“

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

“Wonderful service from Tyler! Made our night!“

“It's a locals bar. Food is alright, I do like the salads, and a few other menu items but often my order is wrong. However, they do try to correct any mistakes. Service is usually good especially if you go in there often. Atmosphere is okay, I feel it's dark and a little outdated but overall comfortable.“

“Very good! Will be back hopefully soon for some more pasta.“

“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!“

“Sooooo Good. We live in Little River SC and we love this place“

“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!!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Wow! Just wow. Trey was the most excellent server I’ve had at any restaurant. From his dashing good looks to his fast and speedy service he was always there for us. Breadsticks were in his hands at all times ready to hit my large stomach. The way he refilled our drinks was in such a way I haven’t seen in a restaurant in all my years. They sure have keeper with this one. Possibly someone who should even get a pay raise. I am sitting in my house right now with my jaw still dropped from that amazing experience tonight. Can Trey be my waiter at every restauran?“

“Food was delicious and service was excellent!!“

“Michaelangelo’s is a fan favorite at our house when it comes to pizza.🍕 The dough tastes amazing and is coupled with their fresh ingredients. Friendly staff make the experience wonderful whether you’re eating a slice at the restaurant or grabbing pizza to go home.“

“Perfection! Above board! Thank you!“

“Me and my fiance love coming to our favorite place Brooklyn Pizza Co. We love the delicious consistent food and hospitality! Thank you all!!“

“grew up eating pizza at the original Ledos“

“Fat Tony's was amazing! Went for a birthday celebration ~ from the view and atmosphere to the delicous
drinks and food, everything was top notch. The server Kendall made the experience with her upbeat attention to our table just when needed. Definitely will return and telling everyone to go and enjoy.
THANK YOU to the entire team!“

“One of my absolute favorite places in Wilmington! Do yourself a favor and try this place out. Pizza, sandwiches (best bread ever) or Bagels (best in town by far), you will not be disappointed.“