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Cafe Mezzanotte

Name: Cafe Mezzanotte
Address: 11th at Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19801
Telephone: (302) 658-7050
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

417 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

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9:30 PM

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Tuscan
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 658-7050
Website
http://www.cafemezzanotte.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sergio Pellegrino
Catering
We do offer off-site catering to offices in the area. Call for more information.
Private party facilities
We have a 2 private dining room"Milano" that can seat up to 25 guests or "Roma" can seat up 12 people. For larger parties we may be able to close off an area of the restaurant. We also have a large screen & a projector if needed for your presentation. Contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Sergio Pellegrino: (302) 658-7050

Location
11th at Tatnall Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
11th at Tatnall Street ,Wilmington, DE 19801
Parking details
Feel free to park at any one of the several public lots, or if your visit with us will be short you can make use of the street parking at metered spots (free after 6pm). Unfortunately we no longer validate parking for any area garages.
Public transit
Dart Bus stops right in front of the restaurant. There is also a taxi stop at the hotel dupont which is only a block away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mozzarella Caprese$12.99
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, EVOO
Bruschetta & Ricotta$12.99
charred bread and ricotta cheese, spinach, mushrooms
Fra Diavalo Calamari$15.99
domestic fried calamari, sautéed with jalapeño, citrus sauce on side
Antipasto Silano$14.99
broccoli rabe, red peppers, sausage. sharp provolone, charred bread

Insalate

Cesare$9.99
romaine, croutons, shaved parmiggiano
Rucola$9.99
arugula, shaved parmigiano, olive oil & lemon
Collina$18.99
arugula, mixed greens, roasted almonds, ribeye steak, fennel, avocado, goat cheese, lemon oil dressing
Rustica$16.99
Mixed greens, onion, grilled chicken. shredded mozzarella, avocado, lemon oil dressing
Fresca$16.99
Arugula, chicken cutlet, cherry tomato, avocado, crumbled gorgonzola

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara$14.99
Durum pasta tossed with tomato sauce, fresh basil
Rigatoni Seafood$19.99
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, mussels, baby scallops, white wine or marinara sauce
Penne Calabrese$18.99
Sausage, onion, peppers, spicy marinara
Rigatoni Bolognese$18.99
House-made meat sauce
Rigatoni 2 Ragu'$19.99
Ground beef, sausage, blush sauce
Baked Ziti$16.99
Baked in a blush sauce, topped with mozzarella

Pizze 12"

White Vegetable$15.99
White pizza with mozzarella, cherry tomato, ricotta, & spinach
Margherita$12.99
Fresh basil, shredded mozzarella, tomato sauce

Zuppe

Pasta e Fagioli$9.99
classic Italian soup with tomatoes and cannellini beans
Torellini e Meatball$9.99
cheese tortellini & meatballs with smoked mozzarella in chicken broth

Panino & Ciabatte

Sandwiches served with French fries

Ribeye Cheesesteak$16.99
grilled aged ribeye, mushrooms, onions, American cheese
Ciabatta Chicken$14.99
grilled chicken, bacon, mixed greens, tomato, red peppers, provolone, cream cheese
Panino Meatball$14.99
meatball parmiggiano, marinara sauce, mozzarella
Ciabatta Caprese$14.99
fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, basil, EVOO

Entrées

Pollo Parmiggiana$18.99
breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, basil, marinara sauce
Pollo Piccata$19.99
battered chicken breast, white wine and lemon sauce, capers
Salmone & Gamberi$20.99
wild salmon and jumbo shrimp served over spinach
Melanzane Parmiggiana$16.99
breaded eggplant, mozzarella, basil, marinara sauce

Lunch Combo

$14.99. Choose two from the 4 categories. We do not accept orders of the same 2 items (2 salads, 2 soups, etc)

Half Panini - Grilled Chicken Ciabatta
Half Panini - Meatball Parmiggiano
Soup - Pasta Fagioli & Meatball
Soup - Tortellini & Meatball
Side Salad - Mixed Greens
Side Salad - Caesar
Side Pasta - Spaghetti with Garlic & EVOO
Side Pasta - Penne with Marinara Sauce

What 417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Delaware
Fit for Foodies
Delaware
Good for Groups
Delaware
Vibrant Bar Scene
Delaware
Italian

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service!
JB
JoanB
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, and the ambiance quiet and comfortable.
c
cbh328
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
We were unable to eat our entrees because they took so long coming out if the kitchen. One of our party who didn’t order an appetizer ate nothing at all. Not enough waitstaff for the number of patrons.
DG
DouglasG
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience dining at Cafe Mezzanotte. The food was fabulous , the service and value was excellent. We will return.
s
sandm
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best pizza 🍕 around only at the bar. Chris the bartender makes perfect cocktails and martini 🍸
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service
JW
JosephW
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Why this restaurant is not always crowded, is a mystery to me. The service is first rate and the food is fantastic. They have a great menu with everything from spaghetti and meatballs, to a grilled, bone-in veal chop. The wine list is limited but more than adequate for most tastes.
q
quincy57
Philadelphia
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a lovely meal here this past Saturday night. We shared Caesar Salad, a fantastic pasta entree and chicken parmesan. The bread with the bruscetta topping was out of this world. The service was polite and wonderful. We all should be supporting good restaurants who have been affected by Covid and we should help support this establishment who is an excellent example of a well run place.
B
Buffalo29
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined early at 5:30 pm. The hostess doubled as our waiter. She had personal knowledge of each item on the menu. The chef came out and interacted with all the early diners. The dinner and service were exceptional.
S
Suz10
Philadelphia
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
very good all around. worth the trip from philadelphia
RD
RoeD
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First time here. Server was nice but rather timid. Portions were quite large. Food was tasty but needed a bit more seasoning. (Salt and pepper were not on the table.) Parking was on street or in a lot, no valet and no validating. Had the tortellini and meatball chicken soup, which was delish. Also order the veal, which was tasty but a bit dry and under seasoned. Limited dessert menu, ordered tiramisu, it was very good.
s
sandm
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great drinks. Chris is a professional mixologist
K
Kirk
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is always a delicious and wonderful experience!!
s
sandm
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris the bartender makes awesome drinks. Pizza at bar only was very good also. Nice for happy hour and small bites at bar . special note on espresso martini if your thing . Friend had fettuccine with bolenez sauce and liked.
MW
MichaelW
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service from the bartender to the servers was on point. Food was delicious. Thank you for a great meal.
K
Kirk
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Mezzanotte is always consistently excellent. Sergio does a superb job of creating authentic Italian food. It's the best I've had outside of Italy. Cam't go wrong with Carbonara, Sea Bass, or the Veal Chop!! We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Wilmington.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went for Valentine’s Day. Didn’t realize it was a limited menu. Overall we had an amazing meal. Wasn’t very busy
I
Irish
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service, amazing food. An incredible experience.
L
Lawyersx2
Baltimore
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Visited Mezzanote for an early pre-symphony dinner. No convenient or valet parking available that evening (it is, afterall, downtown Wilmington). Eventhough a relatively pleasant Friday evening in mid-February, the restaurant was obviously operating short-handed. Still, the server (who also doubled as the hostess) was efficient and pleasant. Service was somewhat slow but not painfully so. Several attractive private rooms are available, but none were in use that evening. Food presentation, taste and portion size was quite good; in-line with Mezzanote's branding as a cafe. Drinks on offer included some unique options; my date thoroughly enjoyed her "American Pie" cocktail. Value was excellent. I liked this restaurant better than it's arguably more popular neighbor across the street. We will return.
SM
StarMom04
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We want to try this place due to positive reviews. However, our experience was less positive. We had a reservation 7pm on February 11th. At 7:38, we were still waiting for water and bread. You would think it was because the restaurant was empty. Don't believe me; here's proof. We were the only ones there. We had to get the waitress attention to refill water and get drinks. To make matters worse, when the apps and entrée were served, it was barely warm. Despite the horrible experience and bland food, we gave Francesca a 20% tip. I normally don't leave bad reviews and decided to wait for a few days to write it. Honestly, this was by far the absolute worst dining experienced we ever had. We may not be the right color for your establishment, but our cash is still green. No, I'm m not looking for a free meal or apology. We will never be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and superior food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
We were greeted and seated promptly. There was one waitress covering the guests at this time. I am not someone who gets angry about short staffing. This is an unfortunate time in the world so I am incredibly understanding. It took a long time for us to get our cocktails, however the ones we did get were very tasty. It is unclear whether she was the only server all night or maybe they made cuts a little too early. It was clear she had a lot going on. They serve bruschetta with their bread which was piping hot and so delicious! Nice touch with the bruschetta. The appetizers came out quickly we had the Arancini and mussels. They were delicious but weren’t served quite as hot as I would like them but the flavors were all there. They were not cold I would’ve sent them back if they were cold but may have been sitting for a bit and cooled down. Entrees I got lobster ravioli and my mom got gnocchi. Again both delicious but not quite as hot. These actually took quite a bit after we were finished with appetizers. The lobster filling was plentiful and definitely had enough lobster to cheese ratio. The sauce was a little too sweet but overall a very good dish. The gnocchi were awesome too. We had requested a dessert menu that never came unfortunately. we were hoping to have some dessert with our coffee but ended up cutting our loses as the waitress seemed very busy and we were just about finished with the coffees anyway. Overall I think if another server was on maybe they should wait to make cuts a little later on the weekends for the people who like to dine a little later, and if there was never another server it would be nice if a manager or something was helping the server out to ensure everyone had what they needed. I still tipped well and would never blame her, it was not her fault! She was super nice and always checked on us when she could! Will try again
AK
AmyK
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, fantastic staff and service. Every time it's delicious. I leave already planning my next visit.
MT
MichaelT
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Restaurant was nearly empty - believe only 3 other tables. Nonetheless it took forever to get our initial cocktail order - in fact appetizers arrived before drinks. Italian specialty restaurant but the Pasta e Fagioli soup was mushy - awful.
CR
CarolR
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious - above and beyond other Italian restaurants in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love authentic real fresh food. Cafe Mezzanotte brings home the flavor of Italy and the enjoyment of a truly great surrounding. When Sergio Pellagrino cooks it is with love. I am extremely picky when it comes to fine dining. The food here is heart warming, festive, fresh and Oh so delicious. If your looking to impress clients or personal friends etc, come here you wont be disappointed. As a seasoned traveled veteran I can tase Italy in his food. This place is a Gold Mine.
RR
RonandRobiG
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at Cafe Mezzanotte! The food and service were great!
j
johnnieb
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was just perfect. Our server, Dawn, was attentive and helpful. The food was outstanding as well.
JT
JohnT
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal, service and a wonderful place to conduct a business meeting.
EB
ElizabethB
Detroit
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, service outstanding looking forward to come back!!
J
Jimmaz
Baltimore
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never had a bad meal at Mezzanote. I had lunch with a business associate and we both enjoyed our meal. The lunch options are very reasonably priced and served hot. Highly recommended.
ND
NancyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. The food was superb. We look forward to coming back many times.
JJ
JJack
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful Drinks Salad Bolonese Pork chop Cannoli All suberb
FB
FrankB
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time dining here Celebrated my daughter’s birthday. Everything was excellent. Food was great and service was better. Francesca was a very attentive server and kept checking in to see if we were okay. My salmon with crabmeat is the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely delicious and service was wonderful!
ML
MichaelL
Pittsburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Very safe for covid.
K
Kelly
Atlantic City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing - pastas are handmade in house and recipes follow true Italian cuisine as opposed to Americanized Italian! :) Booked a second reservation as we left!
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service A+ Dawn was excellent! The food was amazing!! Phenomenal experience, thank you! We will return next visit to Wilmington!
PT
PatT
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous find! Wonderful food with large servings. Pleasantly pleased with atmosphere and location of restaurant. Went in to check it out for a rehearsal dinner, and ended up making a reservation for dinner. Delicious!
c
craigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place, good food and service. Will eat here again.

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Cafe Mezzanotte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 658-7050.

Cafe Mezzanotte is rated 4.4 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

9:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

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11th at Tatnall Street Wilmington, DE 19801

Additional information

Cross street
11th at Tatnall Street ,Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Feel free to park at any one of the several public lots, or if your visit with us will be short you can make use of the street parking at metered spots (free after 6pm). Unfortunately we no longer validate parking for any area garages.
Public transit
Dart Bus stops right in front of the restaurant. There is also a taxi stop at the hotel dupont which is only a block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Sergio Pellegrino
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafemezzanotte.net/
Phone number
(302) 658-7050
Catering
We do offer off-site catering to offices in the area. Call for more information.
Private party facilities
We have a 2 private dining room"Milano" that can seat up to 25 guests or "Roma" can seat up 12 people. For larger parties we may be able to close off an area of the restaurant. We also have a large screen & a projector if needed for your presentation. Contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Sergio Pellegrino: (302) 658-7050

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Cafe Mezzanotte

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Lobster Ravioli

Chilean Sea Bass

Spaghetti Carbonara

Antipasti

Mozzarella Caprese$12.99

Bruschetta & Ricotta$12.99

Fra Diavalo Calamari$15.99

Antipasto Silano$14.99

Insalate

Cesare$9.99

Rucola$9.99

Collina$18.99

Rustica$16.99

Fresca$16.99

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara$14.99

Rigatoni Seafood$19.99

Penne Calabrese$18.99

Rigatoni Bolognese$18.99

Rigatoni 2 Ragu'$19.99

Baked Ziti$16.99

Pizze 12"

White Vegetable$15.99

Margherita$12.99

Zuppe

Pasta e Fagioli$9.99

Torellini e Meatball$9.99

Panino & Ciabatte

Ribeye Cheesesteak$16.99

Ciabatta Chicken$14.99

Panino Meatball$14.99

Ciabatta Caprese$14.99

Entrées

Pollo Parmiggiana$18.99

Pollo Piccata$19.99

Salmone & Gamberi$20.99

Melanzane Parmiggiana$16.99

Lunch Combo

Half Panini - Grilled Chicken Ciabatta

Half Panini - Meatball Parmiggiano

Soup - Pasta Fagioli & Meatball

Soup - Tortellini & Meatball

Side Salad - Mixed Greens

Side Salad - Caesar

Side Pasta - Spaghetti with Garlic & EVOO

Side Pasta - Penne with Marinara Sauce

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