Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Delaware

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Delaware? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cafe Mezzanotte

4.8

4.8 (537)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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.

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skardm

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Delicious lunch and had the place to ourselves. Maybe early and summertime, surely busy at other times. Lovely ambience inside with separate rooms for parties/ groups. Our server made our anniversary lunch even better with a surprise delicious dessert. She was so friendly and helpful which enhanced our enjoyment.

The House of William & Merry

4.9

4.9 (2248)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

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Deepvip

Dined 6 days ago

True fine dining in Hockessin - the kind we would travel for. They continue year in and year out to provide spectacular inventive zesty locally-sourced dishes to stimulate the palate. Whether it's outside on the patio, dining upstairs or downstairs in the bar: there are different ambiances within this cozy and wonderful gem.

The Garden at Bardea

4.4

4.4 (24)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Wilmington, The Garden at Bardea is the fifth restaurant concept from the James Beard-nominated Bardea Restaurant group. This outdoor space promises to become the city's go-to destination for alfresco dining and a good time. Guests can expect a dynamic outdoor dining room, with a mix of lounge and traditional seating surrounded by lush planters and fountains. Retractable awnings provide shade during the day, while fire pits and heaters keep guests cozy after dark. It will be the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day at work or groove into the evening over cocktails with friends

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Steven

Dined 5 days ago

We had a wonderful server and dinner was delicious.

La Fia

4.9

4.9 (2045)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Travel down historic Market Street towards the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and you will find La Fia Bistro. La Fia is an intimate dinner destination in a historic building located on the corner of 5th and Market. Chef Dwain Kalup's menu utlizes carefully sourced ingredients reflecting the seasons, local region and local farms. The menu at La Fia features small plates, pastas and creative entrees. Our cheese and charcuterie is one of a kind and not to be missed!

Due to the small size of our restaurant we allow 2 hours for guests to enjoy their dining experience. If you feel you need more time please reach out to us directly.

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Jamesvip

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

We celebrated a birthday and had a brilliant diner. We ordered from the Wednesday nite Prix Fixe menu. Delicious! Highlights included the Tuna Credo Appetizer, Grilled Pork Coppa, and the German Sekt to go with the appetizers. Our server was excellent and very attentive to our questions about the wine list as well paying superb attention to us on what was a busy midweek night. This was our second visit to La Fía and we definitely will be back.

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Grilled Spanish Octopus

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Squid Ink Spaghetti

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Crispy Duck Leg Confit

Krazy Kat's at The Inn at Montchanin Village

4.5

4.5 (2514)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Krazy Kat's Restaurant is housed in a renovated blacksmith shop, complete with one of the original forges. It is known as much for its creative cuisine as its whimsical décor, which features tiger-print chairs and portraits of military-garbed cats and dogs. The Restaurant seats 60 between the Main Dining Room and the Sun Room. Serving dinner daily and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Business casual attire. Dinner reservations are appreciated. Call (302) 888-4200.

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CherylCvip

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious and the best meal we have had at a restaurant in a long time.

Crow Bar - Trolley Square

4.7

4.7 (41)

$30 and under

Global, International

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Global menu of chef inspired small plates, entrees and pizza. Inspired and creative cocktails, 12 beers on draught and a lively dining room in the Trolley Square neighborhood!

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CarlosP

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Our first ever visit to Crow Bar did not disappoint. Having read some reviews first, we were not discouraged by any neigh sayers. A bar is lively, and we did NOT find the noise level to affect having a conversation. So, if you want delicious food and drinks with kind and caring service that doesn’t smother you, this is a great place! My wife and I enjoyed everything we ordered! Tomato and Peach and Burrata Salad was an unexpected delight. The Octopus was perfectly cooked and fresh as well as delicious and the Hangar Steak tender with a sauce that made it way more satisfying than “just a good steak”. We would eat here again, which is saying something as we live over an hour away from Wilmington. Great Job Crow Bar!!! And I would get “naked and famous” with you anytime! Delicious cocktail!

Bardea Food & Drink

4.8

4.8 (2268)

$30 and under

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Bardea, pronounced: bar-DAY-ah, is the Italian term for "the goddess of food and drink." The stunning, 120-seat restaurant utilizes ingredients from local Delaware Valley farms and purveyors, and features modern interpretations of traditional Italian and Mediterranean dishes. In 2019, Bardea Food & Drink received a semifinalist nomination in the James Beard Foundation's "Best New Restaurant" category.

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Jeff

Dined 2 days ago

Staff and food were amazing! Without question, the best calamari I've ever had!

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4.6

4.6 (745)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

A restaurant and bar by James Beard-nominated chef Antimo DiMeo. We're serious about snacks and steak. Our collaboration with artisanal farmers brings you exceptional cuts from both familiar and rare breeds. Though, Chef Antimo DiMeo extends his creativity beyond meat. Indulge in snacks from both land and sea and embark on a captivating journey with our chef's tasting menu-an exploration of Chef DiMeo's globetrotting inspirations and childhood memories. Join us at the crossroads of tradition and innovation for a distinctive dining experience.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

One of the best culinary experiences I have had in years! Great cocktails…appetizers and entrees….

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The Melting Pot - Wilmington DE

4.6

4.6 (1886)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Wilmington

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines & fabulous four-course dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to get-togethers with friends, meetings or large groups. The Melting Pot always hits the spot. Make reservations today & come dip into something different.

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Syndiec

Dined 4 days ago

Food was good. Server was nice, but when we asked for additional items it took a long time to get them. Time between our cheese course and salad was spaced. Time to main took way to long then dessert was rushed out just as my husband finshed. Better timing if the courses would of made the meal perfect

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Experience

BFFF – Wednesday is Friendsday

Columbus Inn

4.7

4.7 (2382)

$30 and under

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Columbus Inn has been reborn as a contemporary bar/restaurant that combines the best of both the old and new. Featuring seasonal Modern American menus with an extensive selection of wine, beer, and craft cocktails.

Online Ordering and Delivery Options available through our website: www.ColumbusInn.net

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Cathyvip

Dined 5 days ago

As always, service was top notch! We started with the focchia appetizer and it was so delicious! Husband had the salmon which he loved and I had the steak frites made with a think delicious NY strip steak The fries were actually asparagus fried in Parmesan crust and then served with sweet corn shaved off the cob! Steak a bit underdone but they took it back and made it perfect. Love this place!

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Crispy Calamari

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