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1. Back Burner Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1689)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Hockessin
Booked 3 times today
Over 40 years of Operation & Voted Best of Delaware several years in a row, our kitchen offers seasonal selections of contemporary American cuisine, interlaced with Italian and French influences that will please all who visit! Being located in historic Hockessin, DE, our cozy restaurant will make you feel right at home.; Whether you sit at the bar, in our fireplace room, or with a view of the kitchen!• Our Signature dishes include:- Pumpkin Mushroom Soup - Shrimp Léjon- Kennett Square Stuffed Mushrooms- House-made Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes- Fresh Fish- Featured Game- Featured Steaks • The Back Burner is the perfect choice for celebrating all occasions. We offer passion, perfection, and unsurpassed quality in everything we do.Our private Fire Place Room can accommodate groups from 15-28 people. • Featuring Nightly Specials & Daily Happy Hour! Call For Larger Groups• For additional info, please contact our Dining Room Manager at 302-239-2314 or email: event@backburner.com
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2. Taverna Rustic Italian - Newark
4.7
Exceptional(894)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newark
Booked 18 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.
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3. Mendenhall Inn
4.8
Exceptional(2790)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mendenhall
Booked 3 times today
Dining at the award winning Mendenhall Inn stands alone as one of the great destinations in the Brandywine Valley. Whether it is in our main dinning room, outdoor seating around our fire pit or in our Bar and Grille you are certain to have a memorable experience you won't forget. Be sure to try our Chef's creative daily Veal, Chicken and Fish specials!
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4. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wilmington
4.4
Awesome(3320)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newark
Booked 36 times today
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.
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5. Capers & Lemons
4.8
Exceptional(2169)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Greenville
Booked 35 times today
Capers & Lemons, is a restaurant serving modern versions of classic Italian fare. The dining room at Capers & Lemons seamlessly blends old and new into something all its own. The lighting and colors of the dining room evoke the sense of a classic Italian restaurant, while the decor is distinctly contemporary making diners realize this restaurant has its own vision. Many traditional Italian dishes can be found, with a small modern twist. Bright and flavorful antipasti, Wood-fire cooked pizzas, and hearty pastas are all here. Finally, stop in at happy hour to enjoy beer, wine or some signature cocktails. **A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-256-0524, if the desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.Patio requests are acknowledged but not guaranteed. Even when requesting outdoor seating, we may have to accommodate you in our main dining room.
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6. Caffe Gelato
4.4
Awesome(1893)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newark
Booked 3 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).
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7. Floga Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(729)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kennett Square
Booked 2 times today
Floga Bistro in Kennett Square exudes a passion for the culinary arts that is easily seen and appreciated. Serving up classic bistro cuisine, Floga Bistro provides a casual and relaxed setting with indoor seating (outdoor seating is now closed) for enjoying conversation with friends. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Floga offers delivery service, is completely BYOB, and has a catering menu. Floga Bistro can also host up to 40 guests for private parties. Due to limited space, reservations from November through January have a set time for dining at our restaurant. Guest’s tables are reserved for 1 hour for parties of 2 to 3, 1 hour and thirty minutes for parties of 4 to 6, and one hour and forty-five minutes for parties of 7+. Customer notice: We offer both a card and cash price! All card transactions are subject to a 3.99% technology fee. Pay with cash and save!
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8. Vincente's Restaurant - Delaware
4.9
Exceptional(1360)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to VincentesAt Vincente's we offer a very unique dining experience called the walking menu. If you don't see anything you want to try on the written menu,then have Our Executive Chef come over and create a dish just for your own personal dining pleasure. After dinner, enjoy one of Vincente's many fine homemade desserts.
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9. At The Rail
4.0
Excellent(616)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newport
At The Rail is an ideal date night spot. Its reviews highlight the outstanding service, excellent food, and great atmosphere. One review mentions, 'Valentine’s Day went great! Seating was fast with use of reservations. Live band was nice. Food was amazing and staff were very friendly.' Another review mentions, 'Excellent food, piano player was on point, and service was impeccable.' The restaurant offers a romantic setting with an award-winning view overlooking a championship golf course, making it perfect for a memorable date night.
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10. Home Grown Café
4.7
Exceptional(518)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newark
Booked 3 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.
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