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1. The House of William & Merry
4.9
Exceptional(2361)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hockessin
Booked 15 times today
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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2. Back Burner Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1685)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Hockessin
Booked 16 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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3. Valle Cucina Italiana
4.7
Exceptional(894)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 7 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
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4. La Verona
4.8
Exceptional(1874)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kennett Square
Booked 9 times today
La Verona is run by a family that is loyal to its customers. We want to ensure that every time you come in you feel part of something special. Our attention to detail goes from selecting the finest and freshest ingredients, to the careful preparation of our dishes. Our chefs and wait staff look forward to giving you an exceptional dining experience. Our menu is within the scope of "Cucina Classica": the menu will strive to highlight the north region of Italy and seasonal variations for which Italian cuisine is celebrated. Here at La Verona we make it the way you like. Our Private room makes your party special and enjoyable. Let us spoil you.
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5. Columbus Inn
4.8
Exceptional(2540)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wilmington
Booked 16 times today
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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6. Bardea Food & Drink
4.7
Exceptional(2508)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 35 times today
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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7. Iron Hill Brewery - Wilmington
4.5
Awesome(2165)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wilmington
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.
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8. Del Pez Mexican Gastropub-Wilmington
4.6
Exceptional(736)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Wilmington
Booked 8 times today
Del Pez is a Mexican gastropub that celebrates the power of food to feed friendship. By fusing the lightheartedness of a traditional pub with the heartiness of a robust food menu, we serve enticing Latin flavors while fanning the flames of both old and new connections. Our focus is local communities—the young professionals who work hard in the area. We are here for them from lunch through late-nightmunch with craft drinks, gourmet comfort food, and an ambiance as warm as our welcome. We also host private events worth attending.We offer standout seating—both indoors and out—where diners can experience the full range of magic that Del Pez has to offer! We hope to see you soon.
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9. Taverna - Wilmington
4.5
Awesome(720)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 9 times today
Taverna - Wilmington is a “neighborhood gathering place.” Inspired by both the casual watering holes and belly warming kitchens found within homes all throughout Italy, Taverna suggests a rural approach to refined Italian cooking.**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-384-8552, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.
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10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chadds Ford
4.4
Awesome(1764)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chadds Ford
Booked 13 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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