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Vita Nova - University of Delaware
Vita Nova - University of Delaware
  • Address:
    Trabant University Center-2nd floor 17 West Main Street
    17 West Main Street
    Newark, DE 19716
    Neighborhood:
    Newark
  • Cuisine:
    Contemporary American
    Price: $31 to $50

Vita Nova - University of Delaware Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.lerner.udel.edu/departments/hrim/vitanova
  • Phone: (302) 831-0500
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 12:30pm Dinner: Wednesday - Friday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bistro: Wednesday - Friday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm (reservations not required)
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Joe DiGregorio
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: South College
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: The Trabant Garage is our covered parking structure--adjacent to restaurant.
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A word from Vita Nova - University of Delaware
Vita Nova is the signature student operated restaurant which is part of the Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management program at the University of Delaware. It features a "Best of Delaware" award winning buffet for lunch, fine dining for dinner, the Darden Bistro featuring light fare, & the Copeland Vinotek, a state-of-the-art, redwood-paneled wine cellar. The award winning lunch buffet is $14.95 (includes 12% gratuity). The five-course dinner price ranges from $26 to $39, which includes your choice of appetizer, choice of salad, intermezzo, entree selection, and dessert. The Darden Bistro features various wines by the glass and a small plates menu, for a light fare dining experience. This is the ideal spot for an impromptu gathering, as reservations are not required.Continued
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Vita Nova - University of Delaware
4.5
33 $31 to $50 restaurant
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Featured Reviews
  • "We have never been disappointed at Vita Nova. The food is always outstanding and unique. The dining area intimate and un..."
    Dined on 5/13/2013
  • "As always, the food at Vita Nova is outstanding. However, the service was a bit off during this visit. Mr. Mayer does an..."
    Dined on 4/29/2013
  • "My fiancee' and I enjoyed our dinner as always. It's always fun speaking with the students who wait on us as well as enj..."
    Dined on 4/21/2013

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