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Caffe Gelato
Caffe Gelato

Caffe Gelato Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.caffegelato.net
  • Email: ryan@caffegelato.net
  • Phone: (302) 738-5811
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Italian
  • Executive Chef: Danny Profita
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: Lunches delivered to your office for $10 per person. Choose any salad, any pasta or panini sandwiches and your favorite gelato. We deliver for small and large groups, dinners delivered starting at $15 per person.
    Caffe Gelato also offers full-service catering with passed hors d"oeuvres, buffet or table-side service, hand crafted desserts -- including decadent chocolate truffles -- and professionally trained bar tenders. Please call Ryan directly at 302-420-6301 or 302-738-5811.
  • Private Party Facilities: Request private "Cellar" room for parties up to 12.

    Request private "Library" room for meetings or parties up to 30. The library has multimedia projector and a drop-down screen.

    Request a table in the private "Wine" room for a party of up to 7.

    Request semi-private "New Dining" room for groups of up to 50.

    Reserve "Both Main Dining" rooms for a party of 100 people or more.

    Host a cocktail reception in the lobby or lounge. Reserve one of our private rooms for your next party, celebration or work-related function.
  • Private Party Contact: Ryan German (302) 738-5811
  • Entertainment: Andy Hetzler plays the classic violin Friday and Saturday evenings 6:30-8 p.m.

    Special wine dinners monthly with guests from the wineries and speakers, please check www.caffegelato.net for dates.

    Annual New Year"s Eve Wine Dinner and Celebration December 31 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Academy
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Use driveway next to restaurant and park in the lot out back, we will validate your entire parking tab. Meter parking also available on Main St. in Newark.
A word from Caffe Gelato
Relaxed atmosphere, vibrant bar, good wine cellar (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), great food, delicious house-crafted gelato and house-crafted pasta. Guests may request a semi-circle booth for parties up to 8, or a nice table. Outdoor seating is available in season and large groups may… request a private room.
Caffe Gelato celebrates its 13-year anniversary. For lunch, look forward to trying our panini sandwiches on fresh baked sea-salt and rosemary foccacia, the featured salads or a house crafted pasta. At dinner try the Roasted Rack of Lamb, Prosciutto wrapped Veal Chop, Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Pepper Seared Tuna, Maple Roasted Salmon or any of our 7 pastas. Brunch features omelets, crepes, poached eggs, and Creme Brulee French Toast. Favorite gelato flavors are "bacio" chocolate-hazlenut, mokka cappuccino, dark chocolate, creme brulee toffee and tiramisu. Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
  • Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
  • Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Diner Reviews
  • "Perhaps the problem was new help but service was abysmal. We are regulars but if this was my first visit I would not come back."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "Good food and service. Excellent pastas and gelato. Hostess needs training. Seating is tightly laid out which fit more guests but not the most comfortable and takes away from the evening."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Very nice Saturday evening dinner. Reservations were easy, no trouble parking, the restaurant was comfortable, the service and food excellent, thanks for the great time."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We were somewhat disappointed with our dining experience this visit. We gave 2 days notice via a phone call that we were changing our party from 2-3 people. When we arrived we were seated at a table for 2; the waitress said she would bring additional serving which she did. However, it was not complete; no bread plate or water glass. We had to get the above from another table. Also, although our food selections tasted good, it was not up to the quality we experienced previously."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "The meal was amazing but the tables are packed so tightly together it was difficult to have a conversation."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Made mistake of taking 9, including 3 children, for early Saturday night birthday celebration. Unfortunately got table close to entry door, so noise level was close to unbearable. Service was very, very slow-took over 2 hours. Server did not bring all that was included with kids' meals until we asked. We picked up their gelato on the way out of the door. The food was excellent; tuna was outstanding."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We live an hour away and still want to come as often as we can."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "They offered their valentine's day special for the whole weekend which was great. Both my date and I's dinners was very delicious."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Valentine's dinner was a nice 7 course meal. Food was great and atmosphere nice but can be a bit tight with a little more hustle and bustle/noise then I would normally like, but not bad. Only issue was service in that wait staff was clearly not as customer focused as I would expect for what I would expect for this price range. Felt a bit like we were on a schedule to get us in and out and on to the next reservation for the table."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My wife and I came in for a late dinner and the staff could not have been nicer, accommodating our special requests with a great attitude. I ordered the prosciutto wrapped veal chop which was out of this world good. My wife had the scallops which also were perfectly prepared. A great bottle of Pinot Noir and catching a little bit of the Olympic Opening ceremony on the TV behind the bar made the evening perfect. Kudos to the whole team at this restaurant!"
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "The dinner was delicious. The service was terrific. We were able to get a booth which was very comfortable. My only complaint is the noise level. It was difficult to hear the person sitting directly across from me."
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "Butternut squash was a featured ingredient on the menu...with two great results sampled, I am now a big fan of butternut squash. Caffe Gelato's chef always delivers the freshest ingredients in the freshest of ways. Dessert was fabulous...a gluten-free olive oil (very decadent) chocolate cake with a scoop of gelato. Oh my!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Menu was impressive. Service was a little slow. Food was quite good. The order delivery was confused and lead to a considerable wait for one of our party. Should be noted that a number of tables were empty so it wasn't that they were overcrowded."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Newark, DE, being halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore has become our meeting place for lunch several times a year. It has been the perfect place for two old friends to meet and catch up on our news. The food (favors Italian) has always been very good and the service even better. The booths are a perfect size for two or three; and since we usually choose a back booth, we are able to talk and enjoy lunch without interruption. The restaurant doesn't seem to mind that our lunch usually lasts 2+ hours, and we feel that we are welcome to stay as long as we wish. They are usually not crowded during the weekday lunch hour so we are not holding up any tables. And, of course, the gelato for dessert is a must."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "We go to Cafe Gelato about 4 times a year. I wish our schedule weren't so busy as we would go more if we had the time. For me, it is not a restaurant to dash in and out. The atmosphere is too relaxing, and sometimes after a good meal, you could find your eyes closing involuntarily. Despite the rise in food prices, they still manage to find fresh ingredients with delicious blends of herbs and vegetables. This is definitely a date night place for my husband and I and never fails to set the tone. There is always a page of daily specials for the adventurous like my husband. I often order the filet, then indulge in the Creme Brulet. The filet is on par or better than some steak houses in Wilmington. A great place fora special dinner."
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "I went with a group of four for lunch during Newark Restaurant Week and we all enjoyed ourselves. The staff was very nice and the food was great. Both are equally important to me as a diner. I hope to bring others there in the future."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area. The best things on the menu are the tenderloin tip tortellini and of course the gelato. Definitely save room for the gelato, especially the sundae. The wine list fantastic too. Only complaint is that during the college session you can find some not so good servers. They seem lazy and do not tend to the tables. This restaurant is lucky that the food is amazing because the service is lacking."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We couldn't have enjoyed our dining experience more! Jeff was a great server!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Our waiter, Luke, was very good - had a great sense of humor and new how to interact with us. Well played!"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Caffe Gelato is always our first choice for a great meal in our area. We have made it a point to take our out-of-town guests to CG and they have always been impressed. As always, we enjoyed another fine meal from start to finish."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "Food was well cooked and delicious, but the presentation left a lot to be desired. I expected more from a restaurant rated the "best in Delaware." Still, it was very good and I'll probably give it another chance."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Great place to go to for food. Service was exceptional."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "The food, the food, the food was impressive. No one in my party of five failed to be impressed as the title suggests. We had reservations and were seated in the (newer) little room downstairs. Our waiter was attentive and very knowledgeable."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We spent our 35th anniversary at Café Gelato with another couple and had a wonderful time. The food was excellent along with the service. We've been dining at Café Gelato for thirteen years, and the quality just improves with time."
    Dined on 1/6/2014
  • "It has been my favorite restaurant in Delaware for a few years, since first discovering it. Once inside, you are taken to a serene place where the pallet will dance for the evening. I'm already pondering on my next experience and going to hire them for catering a special party."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Great food and service. Good variety of choices. Like the idea of getting coupons for birthday and anniversary."
    Dined on 4/6/2013
  • "Because it was New Year's Eve and we had dined early we did not receive the attention from the server that we might have otherwise received. They were getting ready for their big New Year's Eve wine dinner that started at 8:00, so the server was busy helping with the preparation for that. He was very pleasant, but we did not see much of him. The food was excellent, from the appetizers to the Gelato we had for dessert. I would definitely recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Great pasta dishes (now most can be made with a gluten free option) and great food overall. The owner is a nice guy who is also a perfectionist and I've always seen him there at night making sure everything is running smoothly and you are enjoying your dinner. The young staff are friendly, cheerful and professional. Large wine and beer list, mixed drinks also. Oh, and homemade gelato. They put on many special food events and overall I feel they are striving to be the restaurant of choice for special events, catering and in house dining while still maintaining that relaxed friendly neighborhood bistro feel."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Café Gelato is always a wonderful place to dine. Love the yummy food, and the great service from some of Newark's most attractive waitstaff!"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Best homemade ravioli and gelato in the state! Take the time to review the extensive wine list, and treat yourself to a new wine with your meal. Save room for dessert!"
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "As a New Yorker it's always a pleasure to find a special restaurant, with excellent food, wine and service. Since Newark, Delaware is a college twon, we didn't have high expectations, but were pleasantly surprised. Overall excellent, will definitely go back."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "There were twelve of us and we all had a great time and a delicious meeal! The wait staff did an excellent job of making sure that we needed nothing, our glasses were always full an the food was excellent!!"
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "6 of us. Uninspired food although the servers were very nice. Then again, it was Saturday night in mid December and yet no crowd."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "My husband and I always enjoy this restaurant. It is a little extra travel after work and a little more than we usually spend right now but very much worth it. The quiet, the candlelight,great service are only a few of the reasons. The ever changing but always delightful menu is a GREAT incentive and the Creme Brulee is a rare prize. Since Christmas is coming soon we especially enjoyed Andrew Hetzler's gorgrous violin rendition of seasonal songs. All in all this is our special ocassion place."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "A very satisfactory meal. We liked the little wine-cellar-room, though it was a bit cold. The waitress was excellent."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "candle in the wall make for a great ambience and some romantic. Make sure you save room for the gelato as it is the best thing they serve."
    Dined on 7/6/2013
  • "Owner Ryan German always gives us a memorable meal at Caffe Gelato. Tonight we had the Smoked Salmon & Asparagus stuffed Ravioli (Jack) and Pan Seared Day Boat Diver Caught Sea Scallops (Patti)."
    Dined on 11/25/2013
  • "My fiancée took me to Caffe Gelato for a date this past Saturday night and it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Our server, Megan, was fantastic and very attentive. We ordered a bottle off of their extensive wine list at the recommendation of our server; it went perfectly with our meal! We ordered the house crafted pasta. The food came out quickly and was superb. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to all of our friends and family."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "It's the perfect place to meet up between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Have only been for lunch and brunch, when the salads and brunch dishes are generous and tasty and the welcome is warm and friendly.dad it or"
    Dined on 11/20/2013
  • "Lovely dinner with well prepared and presented food. Waiter was was well informed about the wine and was attentive and polite. It was very busy on a Friday night and we waited 30 minutes despite a reservation. The veal chop was fantastic and the pasta was very good. The cheese plate at the table next to us was very tempting, will have to try that next time."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Delaware Winners
  • Contemporary American
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Great for Lunch
  • Notable Wine List
  • Special Occasion
  • Most Booked
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