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Floriana - Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

Floriana - Wilmington

4.7
4.7
916 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
We are open for carry out and for dine-in guests. The balcony tables are available first come first serve upon reservation. If one is not available upon arrival, guests are welcome to wait at the bar or in the lounge until one becomes available. We are open for Dinner MON-SUN 4:30 pm till 10 pm and for Brunch on SUN 11:00-2:00 pm.

Floriana Restaurant is about friends, family and community. We are an independently-owned Italian bistro serving dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. We pride ourselves on our menu, service and passion for food. Our beautifully appointed dining room is the perfect setting for any occasion — an intimate, romantic dinner, or when you have reason for celebration and want all your closest friends together at the same table.

The Wilmington Floriana Restaurant is located in Wilmington, NC riverside at 2 Market Street.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 504-0160
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lou Rivera
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, contact Diego at ILM@florianarestuarant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Market & Water Street
  • Parking details
    Parking deck off Market street is free first 90 mins and then $8-$10 a day, or street parking $1.30-$2/hr, free after 6:30pm and on Sunday's.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 916 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Wilmington

    Great for fine wines

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Good for special occasions

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

916 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service by Shaun and excellent food. Beet Salad and Mignon Tortelloni excellent!

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  2. MikeD

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Sunday brunch on 12/3/23 Homemade donuts we're awesome. Service was great, prompt but not hovering. We'll go back.

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  3. BarbaraT

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time diners. Crab Spaghetti Neri with squid ink pasta and Tortelloni Mignon entrees were exceptional. Only negative is they were smaller size portions. Servers and all staff extremely friendly and attentive. Pricey wine list, but we found a red blend that was unique and delicious and did not break the bank. Quiet for dining, although we ate early so the restaurant was not full. Will definitely return.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate my anniversary with my girlfriend, it was incredible. Huge portion sizes for a decent price with lots of options to choose from! I’ll be coming back when I can drink 🍹 Their selection was impressive 👀 Huge shout out to our waiter Sean who really made the night possible with excellent service and recommendations. Very well mannered!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from the host to the server! Loved our entire dining experience.

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  6. amandaj

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time here and just like my first it was delicious.

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  7. PaulS

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! Loved it! Everything we ordered was incredible!

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  8. GregS

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, food was delicious and the balcony was fun and romantic!

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  9. RobynS

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed celebrating two special birthdays; the food was exceptionally yummy!

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  10. astockpat

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing night! Service was top notch, our table was perfect, food was delicious.

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  11. MawMaw

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic! From the wine to the entree, it was delicious! All 3 of us enjoyed everything about Floriana and plan to return there when next in Wilmington! The best risotto I've ever had (and I've had it many times), with amazing scallops and shrimp ... serving was amazing and large! The fried brussel sprouts were spectacular with delicious flavors), and the crab spaghetti was fantastic! Definitely a place to re-visit!

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  12. NCOH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Portion sizes for the price was not great. Service was great.

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  13. PaulaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My steak needed to be seared on both sides,but was very tasty 😋. My server was very nice and knowledgeable about the food

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  14. Cecilia

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a nice ambience. Nice variety of dishes. Compliments go to te chef and the waitress

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner and really enjoyed the balcony seating

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  16. JillC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was wonderful. We were able to sit on the balcony which only added to the fun of the night.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Floriana! The service was friendly and attentive however the kitchen was out of a lot of items and likely understaffed. The food was good but not as good as our prior experiences here and I honestly think they were having an off night. We love the atmosphere and the balcony dining is incredible when you are able to time it right and get one! We will be back and highly recommend!

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  18. Patty

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely fantastic. She knew everything about the menu in detail. She was energetic and gregarious! Great service. The food was great. And the wait time was minimal. Highly recommend them

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  19. DennisM

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait staff was very friendly and knew their stuff. Offered suggestions on pairing and info on the cheese plate. Food was delicious and exactly what we where hoping for.

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  20. SteveD

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not traditional Italian food still overall but we here hoping for great.

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  21. licollazo

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good experience. The food is excellent. The only negative comment I have is for the bathrooms. A restaurant of this caliber must have updated and presentable bathrooms. The doors jam and it doesn’t give a good impression. Please invest in your bathrooms. Other than that, highly recommended.

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  22. ChrisNC77

    Wilmington

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got one of the balcony tables. Host and server were both very friendly. Food was great, we got the Lobster Bisque, Lamb Gnocchi, and the Filet. Great location. Highly recommend.

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  23. Sheepdog

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've lived in the area 18 years and never dined here. What a great time we had. The restaurant is much bigger than we expected. We suggest you dine on a weeknight because it's probably noisy on weekends. We'd been advised the scallops are amazing. They did not disappoint. Our party enjoyed scallops and shrimp risotto, lasagne (huge portion with take-home box for us,) duck confit and the scallops. Salads are huge; you can easily share with your partner. My caprese salad was amazing. Iggy was our server, and she knew her stuff; the staff, including host, were very welcoming. We feared this would be a tourist joint. It's enjoyed by locals and tourists. Wilmington is fortunate to have 2 outstanding restaurants in downtown. Make a stop at each.

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  24. Insearchofgreatsteak

    Jacksonville

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on our own private balcony, which was perfectly romantic, as we were on our honeymoon. The mahi risotto was delicious and my husband enjoyed the rosemary chicken. Servers were very attentive!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails, service, apps, entrees, and dessert all amazing! I’m so glad we made this a part of our short stay in Wilmington! We will be back!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My first time here. The dining room feels dark and tired- the red walls don’t help. The women’s restroom is dingy and in need of renovation. Our $14 cocktails were just OK. We were happy with the calamari, but the Cesar salad was bland. Only 1 out of three diners at our table liked their entree. The pork chop was delicious (the accompanying vegetables overdone); the mahi was cooked well, but had a weird sauce that tasted like a ketchup reduction. The chocolate espresso mousse was delicious and the coffee was also good. It’s a great location, and the balcony tables look sweet and romantic with views of the river, but for a restaurant that charges special occasion prices, it doesn’t feel special.

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  27. AriannaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Florianas is a must for a romantic date night! Food was so delicious! We got the duck papadelle, lasagna and calamari. Honestly going to fancier restaurants I'm left hungry die to portions however florinas is not like that! We had leftovers! The dinner was so romantic we got balcony seating. I reccomend getting a reservation and then arriving 45 minutes early to put your name on the wait list for the balcony because they don't reserve balconies. Wait staff were incredibly attentive and answered all the questions we had! I will definitely be going back it was so worth it!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful spot ! I love the ambiance and the hospitality. I asked for the host and waitress to acknowledge my wifes birthday for a special request when setting up the reservations, and they were spot on. My wife felt very special. I'm glad Floriana team was able to make that happen. I strongly recommend this restaurant

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  29. DeeTeeDee

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    So convenient to everything in Central Wilmington along the rive.

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  30. GregF

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were well made, Arancini was very good, good bread, Caesar salad with egg was good, but dressing could have had more flavor. Lasagna was very good and butternut squash ravioli was just ok, a lot of oil in bottom of dish. Not to be too picky but table was very loose/wonky…mentioned/showed it to server but nothing was ever done to fix it.

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  31. B1234567

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great staff, looking forward to returning!

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  32. Serena

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience. Our server was friendly, delightful and helpful. The food was great! Wish we would have had room for dessert. Well be back!

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  33. TimC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is ok but the service and the balcony seats over the river are a very unique experience and completely worth it for the ambience. Very romantic

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    First we’d like to say the staff made the experience. We started off at the bar and Ty was very efficient and provided our drinks in good time. I ordered the Dark Side and it was perfect! Tasty and balanced. He was very knowledgeable and professional. Shawn was our waiter. He was very accommodating and timed our meal perfectly! Gabriel was very personable and enthusiastic about Floriana and what they had to offer. Great sense of humor. Everyone was fun, enthusiastic and energetic, but also business like. The food was wonderful. We had been to the Floriana in Washington DC and traveled from Beaufort NC to experience the Floriana In Wilmington. We weren’t disappointed. We will definitely return. Side note…the color scheme in the upstairs dining room may need rethinking.

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  35. MollyD

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I rarely write reviews but this was not a good meal at all. From the pesto spread on the bread which had so very much lemon and garlic that it was overwhelming to the Brussel sprout appetizer which was drenched in balsamic, to the salad which was drenched in dressing to all three of our meals which had so much sauce and meat we could barely discern between the flavors of the pasta and anything else in the plate.

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  36. JaneneJ

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing but the staff truly made the experience outstanding. Karasha was great and Diego the general manager is focused on delivering outstanding service.

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  37. RayG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came mostly for the balcony environment. Got unlucky with a windy day and some dudes who sat in their truck outside the restaurant blasting music our entire meal, obviously neither of which were the fault of the restaurant. However given the price, I was expecting more from the menu. The food was decent but nothing amazing. I think the cocktails we got were the highlight of the meal, typical price for a cocktail downtown but we’re creative and really good. Entree wise, the portions were extremely small. Again, for the price, I would’ve expected either great quality or larger quantity and got neither. Overall, just wasn’t worth the price of the bill.

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  38. SandyL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations, but still had to arrive an hour earlier to get on the waitlist for a balcony. It was worth it! The weather was perfect. The view was beautiful. Food was amazing. We will definitely be back again!

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  39. ScottW

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food. Service. From host to bar to servers...all around fabulous

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, wonderful ambiance, excellent service, elevated dining with simple uncomplicated ingredients that come together to create an inexplicable complexity of the flavor profile.

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  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Floriana - Wilmington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 504-0160.

Floriana - Wilmington is rated 4.7 stars by 916 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Floriana - Wilmington

2 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market & Water Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking deck off Market street is free first 90 mins and then $8-$10 a day, or street parking $1.30-$2/hr, free after 6:30pm and on Sunday's.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lou Rivera
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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