Cafe Mezzanotte

Name: Cafe Mezzanotte
Address: 11th at Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19801
Telephone: (302) 658-7050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (559)

$31 to $50

Italian

11th at Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Located in Downtown Wilmington, Cafe Mezzanotte has built a reputation as Delaware's premier spot to enjoy classically prepared Pan-Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. We offer an intimate atmosphere with servers who attend to each diner with exceptional care. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, hosting a large corporate gathering, or a casual night out, all of us at Cafe Mezzanotte will cater to your needs.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Modern European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 658-7050
Website
http://www.cafemezzanotte.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sergio Pellegrino
Catering
We do offer off-site catering to offices in the area. Call for more information.
Private party facilities
We have a 2 private dining room"Milano" that can seat up to 25 guests or "Roma" can seat up 12 people. For larger parties we may be able to close off an area of the restaurant. We also have a large screen & a projector if needed for your presentation. Contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Sergio Pellegrino: (302) 658-7050

Location
11th at Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
11th at Tatnall Street ,Wilmington, DE 19801
Parking details
Feel free to park at any one of the several public lots, or if your visit with us will be short you can make use of the street parking at metered spots (free after 6pm). Unfortunately we no longer validate parking for any area garages.
Public transit
Dart Bus stops right in front of the restaurant. There is also a taxi stop at the hotel dupont which is only a block away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fried Calamari$16.00
lightly breaded & flash fried, served with marinara
Arancini al Formaggio$12.00
crispy rice balls stuffed with cheese, served with marinara
Meatball Parmigiana$12.00
house made meatballs topped with marinara & mozzarella cheese
Antipasto Silano$16.00
house made Italian sausage, peppers, broccoli rabe, shaved parmiggiano
Mozzarella Caprese$12.00
freshly sliced tomato & mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo
Pizza Focaccia$11.00
garlic & olive oil, sea salt, fresh herbs, chili flakes, romano cheese

Zuppe & Insalate

Stracciatella$12.00
spinach & egg-drop soup in chicken broth with cheese tortellini, parmiggiano
Tortellini e Meatball$12.00
cheese tortellini & meatballs served in chicken broth, parmiggiano
Pasta e Fagioli$12.00
classic Italian soup made with tomato, cannellini beans & pasta
Mista Verde$12.00
spring mix, cherry tomato, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare$12.00
romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmiggiano, classic caesar dressing

Pizze 12"

Margherita$14.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
Bianca$16.00
mozzarella, burrata, truffle oil, arugula
Fresca$16.00
mozzarella, cherry tomato, arugula, basil, evoo
Fra 'Diavalo$18.00
ndjua sausage, chopped shrimp, spicy marinara, olives, capers, mozzarella

Panino

Ribeye Cheesesteak$21.00
dry-aged ribeye, mushrooms, onions, american cheese
Sausage Cheesesteak$18.00
Italian sausage, provolone, onions
Caprese Panino$16.00
tomato, fresh mozzarella
- Add Chicken$8.00
- Add Prosciutto$2.00
Open Calzone$16.00
sausage, broccoli rabe, provolone, side marinara

Gourmet Salads

Collina$21.00
dry aged ribeye, arugula, mixed greens, almonds, goat cheese, lemon & oil dressing
Rustica$19.00
grilled chicken, spring mix, mozzarella, cherry tomato, lemon & oil dressing
Fresca$19.00
chicken cutlet, arugula, gorgonzola, cherry tomato, lemon & oil dressing

Primi Piatti

Spaghetti Pomodoro$18.00
durum wheat spaghetti, marinara sauce, basil, parmiggiano
Frittata di Spaghetti$16.00
smoked mozzarella, eggs, spaghetti
Gnocchi Calabrese$22.00
hand-rolled potato gnocchi, sausage, peppers, onions, spicy marinara
Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00
house-made meat sauce topped with parmiggiano
Linguini Seafood$21.00
shrimp, scallops, lemon wine sauce, chili flakes

Secondi Piatti

Pollo Piccata$21.00
chicken breast, capers, lemon, served with side house salad
Pollo Caprese$23.00
chicken breast topped with mozzarella, cherry tomato white wine sauce, served with side house salad
Eggplant Parmigiana$21.00
breaded eggplant topped with mozzarella & marinara sauce, served with side pasta
Pollo Parmigiana$22.00
breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella & marinara sauce, served with side pasta
Salmon & Shrimp$26.00
pan-seared salmon & shrimp served over sautéed spinach, served with side house salad

Lunch Combo

Lunch Combo$16.00
Choose two
- Tortellini e Meatball Soup$0.00
- Side Pasta$0.00
- House Salad$0.00
- Meatball Panino$0.00

What 559 people are saying

Cafe Mezzanotte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Delaware
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Mezzanotte offers an "elegant atmosphere" and "excellent flavoring," making it perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about the "consistently excellent" food and service. The homemade pasta and exquisite seafood dishes stand out, while the attentive staff enhances the dining experience. Minor issues with pricing do not overshadow the overall charm.

559 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Baltimore / Maryland34 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Menu was somewhat boring. Nothing special. The food was prepared well and tasted good. Service ok. I was hoping for a bit better experience but it was not bad given the great location.
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Michael VIP
Philadelphia County35 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a very nice meal before the show. Our server was attentive. The food was really really exceptional. One small question however. Isn't lingini thin strips of pasta? My linguini with clams was really tasty. But the pasta was more fettuccini size. Not the end of the world, but still not what was expected. But the piece that really kept them from getting five stars across the board was the invoice. I asked for some cheese for my "linguini" and clams. Our server brought a small soufle size cup with grated parmesan. I was expecting to get cheese grated over my meal. But that was not the kicker. When we got the bill, there was a $4 charge for the soufle cup of grated cheese! We were taken aback. We didn't say anything as we did not want to make a scene. But I am taking this opportunity to register my disappointment. As I stated from the start. It was a great meal. That cheese charge though......
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James VIP
Philadelphia County77 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is always delicious and consistently excellent. Great spot!
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Anna
Philadelphia County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Food was delicious and very well prepared.
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Kirsten VIP
Baltimore / Maryland17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant atmosphere with waitstaff that clearly have experience- providing service in a dignified non intrusive manner. Presentation of food was well done, very appetizing. Excellent flavoring, Open alone slightly spicier than anticipated. Let the broccoli rabe rile veggie flavor with sausage. Would highly recommend this restaurant for a special meal to catch up with someone special, enjoy during travel or special occasion celebration.
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Kate VIP
Philadelphia County102 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent for all five of us for dinner during Restaurant Week.
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Miriam
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dishes and amazing service. Can’t wait to go back.
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Liz
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The cafe was a cute little place but the food could have been easily kicked up a notch. Toast the bread in the beginning and the calamari was a little chewy but main dishes were surprisingly delicious. Server Stephen was great and a pleasure.
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James D VIP
Philadelphia County30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Mezzanotte is a very good casual dining restaurant in downtown Wilmington, DE. Steven, our server, provided great service and the reasonably priced Italian food was over the top. It was every thing you could ask for in a dining experience. We will definitely try to visit this gem more often!
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Tina VIP
Philadelphia County70 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The server was excellent as was the food. The hostess was very friendly. We will definitely return.
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FAQs

Cafe Mezzanotte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 658-7050.

Cafe Mezzanotte is rated 4.6 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

11th at Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Additional information

Cross street
11th at Tatnall Street ,Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Feel free to park at any one of the several public lots, or if your visit with us will be short you can make use of the street parking at metered spots (free after 6pm). Unfortunately we no longer validate parking for any area garages.
Public transit
Dart Bus stops right in front of the restaurant. There is also a taxi stop at the hotel dupont which is only a block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Sergio Pellegrino
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafemezzanotte.net/
Phone number
(302) 658-7050
Catering
We do offer off-site catering to offices in the area. Call for more information.
Private party facilities
We have a 2 private dining room"Milano" that can seat up to 25 guests or "Roma" can seat up 12 people. For larger parties we may be able to close off an area of the restaurant. We also have a large screen & a projector if needed for your presentation. Contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Sergio Pellegrino: (302) 658-7050

Cafe Mezzanotte

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Milano Private Room

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Fettuccine Bolognese

Rigatoni Bolognese

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Antipasti

Fried Calamari$16.00

Arancini al Formaggio$12.00

Meatball Parmigiana$12.00

Antipasto Silano$16.00

Mozzarella Caprese$12.00

Pizza Focaccia$11.00

Zuppe & Insalate

Stracciatella$12.00

Tortellini e Meatball$12.00

Pasta e Fagioli$12.00

Mista Verde$12.00

Cesare$12.00

Pizze 12"

Margherita$14.00

Bianca$16.00

Fresca$16.00

Fra 'Diavalo$18.00

Panino

Ribeye Cheesesteak$21.00

Sausage Cheesesteak$18.00

Caprese Panino$16.00

Open Calzone$16.00

Gourmet Salads

Collina$21.00

Rustica$19.00

Fresca$19.00

Primi Piatti

Spaghetti Pomodoro$18.00

Frittata di Spaghetti$16.00

Gnocchi Calabrese$22.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00

Linguini Seafood$21.00

Secondi Piatti

Pollo Piccata$21.00

Pollo Caprese$23.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$21.00

Pollo Parmigiana$22.00

Salmon & Shrimp$26.00

Lunch Combo

Lunch Combo$16.00

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