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A photo of Taverna Rustic Italian - Newark restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(881)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newark
Booked 26 times today
With the opening of Taverna, Platinum Dining Group brings to life its highly anticipated version of the “neighborhood gathering place.” Rustic and simple in conception but well crafted and high minded in execution, Taverna brings to Newark a casual sophistication that sees reclaimed wood and exposed brick on the wall. Polished marble rest atop the overstretched bar which boasts eighteen draft beers and the state’s first ever “tapped wine” system. A seemingly humble menu is carefully considered with homemade pastas, coal-fired pizzas, and daily “features” that will bring a smile to the most discerning grandmother’s face.**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-444-4334 , if desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.
A photo of Iron Hill Brewery - Newark restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1539)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newark
Booked 26 times today
Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, where you'll find fresh handcrafted beers, creative yet informal New American Cuisine & friendly & attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.We've been voted Best Overall Restaurant and Best Brewpub by the readers of Delaware Today. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is a non-smoking environment, with smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas only, however cigar & pipe smoking is prohibited. Reservations & "Call Aheads" are accepted for lunch & dinner seven days a week. We accept all major credit cards & are handicapped accessible.
A photo of Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - Newark restaurant
4.4
Awesome(209)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Newark
Booked 11 times today
Discover an authentic taste of Mexico at Santa Fe Mexican Grill, nestled in the heart of Newark, Delaware. Whether you're craving traditional tacos, sizzling fajitas, or innovative fusion dishes, our menu brings a flavorful journey to your plate. We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and offering a warm, vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion – from casual family dinners to celebratory events. With handcrafted margaritas and a variety of tequilas to choose from, Santa Fe provides the perfect escape for dining with friends, family, or colleagues. Experience Newark's premier Fun Mexican destination today!
A photo of Caffe Gelato restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1883)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newark
Booked 21 times today
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 (Max capacity is reduced due to pandemic restrictions), or a nice table. Outdoor seating is available and large groups may request a private room. Caffe Gelato celebrates its 17-year anniversary. For lunch, look forward to trying our pressed panini on fresh baked sea-salt and rosemary foccacia, the featured salads, or a house crafted pasta. At dinner try the Daily Salmon, Center-Cut Filet Mignon, or any of our 6 House Crafted Pasta dishes. Weekend Brunches feature omelets, crepes, poached eggs, and Creme Brulee French Toast. Favorite gelato flavors are Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut), Crème Brûlée Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip).
A photo of Home Grown Café restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(514)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newark
Booked 4 times today
Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 23 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.
A photo of Valle Cucina Italiana restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(882)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Valle Cucina, Delaware's best kept secret for over forty years! Our name suggests Italian, and it is the best around, but we are also known for our seven time "Best of Delaware" award winning 100% jumbo lump crab cakes, seafood dishes and the area's most amazing dry aged steaks. Valle also showcases a 100+ bottle wine list. Come as your are or formal, everyone feels at home. We take pride in our friendly service. Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, off Limestone Rd. Valle, opened in 1981 as a pizzeria and has become a must try. We are inviting you to experience what many have called their best dining experience.For special requests we suggest you call us 302-998-9999 so we can best serve you
A photo of Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(921)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Newark
Booked 3 times today
Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant is an authentic tapas restaurant specializing in seasonal tapas, Spanish wine & family style entrees. With a warm atmosphere & upbeat Spanish music, this vibrant restaurant will transport you to Seville, the capital of tapas.
A photo of Deerfield restaurant
4.5
Awesome(732)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newark
2025 Easter and Mother's Day Now Open for Reservations! April 20, 2025 | Reservations from 10AM - 2PM May 11, 2025 | Reservations from 10AM - 2PM Come join us at Deerfield Golf Club for a truly one of a kind experience you and your guests are sure to not forget! $79.95 - 13 & Older $20.95 7-12Kids 6 and Under - Free Failure to show up to your reservation will result in a charge to the card on file. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex are accepted.
A photo of P.F. Chang’s - Christiana Mall restaurant
3.3
Good(9)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Christiana
P.F. Chang’s is the first internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today’s menu spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each menu item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it’s a handcrafted cocktail, wok-fired lunch bowl, or celebratory multi-course dinner. Worldwide, P.F. Chang’s has more than 300 restaurants in 20+ countries and U.S. airports.
A photo of MadMacs restaurant
4.2
Awesome(19)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newark
Booked 2 times today
Our property boasts a comfort zone with a unique, casual dining experience, appropriate for all ages, but most importantly, simply delicious mac and cheese. Mad Macs will be offering a mouthwatering selection of creamy and browned to perfection mac and cheese. The mac is on center stage, but not to be missed is the decadent hand-formed burgers, plump juicy wings and the homemade soups.Menu highlights include sHoRt RiB mElT: double layer of Gruyere & Americana cheese w/ short rib on Texas ToastwE bE JaMMiN: Tomato jam, bacon aioli, smoked gouda on an onion poppy rollfLaNk sTeAk SaLaD: 12 hour Marinated flank steak, avocado, red onion, grape tomatoes, crumbled gorgonzola & balsamic vinaigrette

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  • Angel
    1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Classic not? We ordered drinks they were good Appetizers were good Entree’s fell short of being anything but fair in that When you feature dishes as Classic on your menu , it should at least come a little close to what it really is. The Cacio E Pepe was a very poor attempt at a classic. When it came out even the server agreed what’s the point of calling it Cacio E Pepe when there was no black pepper in the dish, it basically had the taste of wall paper glue and that’s being kind , the pastas was so over cooked that it turned to mush once you put in in your mouth, it was more like something you serve at a Senior living facility for the customers who can’t chew or eat anything with any kind of flavor You can tell it was made in a rush and no care was taken in execution to make this properly, I’ve been in the Restaurant business for over 30 years and this was by far the poorest attempt at this dish. My suggestion teach the kitchen staff how to make it properly, or take it off the menu all together. We were celebrating my wife Birthday, if it wasn’t for drinks and the nice presentation of the dessert with the sparklers it would’ve been a total bust
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    Taverna Rustic Italian - NewarkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newark
    4.8
  • Todd
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 3, 2025
    The menu is creative and thoughtful, with exciting and well-balanced flavor combinations that take everything more than a few notches above basic pub fare. And we were similarly impressed with the drink menu; the ones we tried were, like the menu items, creative, thoughtful and well-balanced. All for an incredible value -- our family of four (including two teen boys!) ate very well for about $100, including two cocktails. Thank you HomeGrown! Can't wait to come back!
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    Home Grown CaféPrice: Moderate• American• Newark
    4.7
  • SharonVIP
    Philadelphia County •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 3, 2025
    We had a wonderful experience, food delicious, service outstanding
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    Caffe GelatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newark
    4.4
  • Alice
    Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 19, 2025
    The food was delicious, delivered quickly , and server Henry was excellent
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    Iron Hill Brewery - NewarkPrice: Moderate• American• Newark
    4.5
  • MikeVIP
    Philadelphia County •377 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 12, 2025
    Great Mexican food and fabulous margaritas and special drinks. Service was awesome. We enjoyed ourselves and will definitely return when in the area
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    Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - NewarkPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Newark
    4.4
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