Moro

Name: Moro
Address: 1307 N. Scott Street, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19806
Telephone: (302) 777-1800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1276)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1307 N. Scott Street, Wilmington, DE 19806

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Moro Restaurant is chef owned and operated. Its Italian-inspired menu changes often and even daily to provide diners with a variety of dishes to try. In each of its recipes, it seeks to utilize fresh and seasonal ingredients from around the community. Some dishes served at Moro Restaurant include roasted bone marrow, raw oysters and tuna tarter. To enhance the experience, consider ordering foods in small plates to share and enjoy with others. You can also pair your entrée with a complementary glass of white or red wine. Moro Restaurant makes its home in an historical building. It offers a charming décor with wooden tables and leather benches for seating.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Only: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Closed Sunday and Monday). Moro Will open for large parties of 20 or more on Sunday or Monday Nights. Lunch is also avilible Tuesday Thur Friday for groups of 10 or more
Phone number
(302) 777-1800
Website
http://www.mororestaurant.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael DiBianca
Catering
Moro caters off premise weddings, business dinners and non-for profit organizations. From 8 to 500 guests. See the entire catering document on the Moro web site Contact Eddwardo @ 302-777-1800
Private party facilities
Moro offers semi-private dining for groups ranging in size from 10 to 60

Location
1307 N. Scott Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
13th Street (1 block from Pennsylvania Avenue and 711)
Parking details
Street parking is available very close to the restaurant. Park on North Scott Street or any cross streets close to Moro
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sanguinello$10.00
Orange Vodka-blood orange juice-Chambord and lime
Moro 75$11.00
Gin-lemon-cardamom-hibiscus bitters-sparking wine
Blackberry Rum Cocktail$10.00
Rum-blackberry shrub-soda-lime
Raspberry Mojito$10.00
Rum-mint-lime-raspberry puree on the rocks
Moro Gin & Tonic$11.00
Botanist Gin-juniper berries-sliced lemon-lime-Fever Tree tonic on the rocks
Moro Cosmopolitan$10.00
Vodka-Triple Sec-blood orange juice
Moro Bellini$10.00
Proseco-blood orange juice
Moro Martini$11.00
Vodka-Vermouth-Gorgonzola stuffed olives
Peach & Bourbon Cocktail$11.00
Bourbon-peach shrub-soda-lemon
Basil Lemonade$10.00
Citron Vodka-lemonade-torn basil leaves on the rocks
Margarita$10.00
Long hot pepper Tequila-triple sec-pineapple-grapefruit-lime

Wine by the Glass

Riondo, Italy, Prosecco NV$8.00
Hahn, Monterey, Chardonnay 2012$8.00
Dry Creek, Sonoma, Fume Blanc 2012$8.00
Riondo, Italy, Pinot Grigio 2013$8.00
Fidelity, Alexander Valley, Red Blend 2010$10.00
Steele, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2012$8.00

Wines From the Cruvenet

Anew, Washington State, Riesling 2012$8.00
Toad Hollow, Sonoma, Un Oaked Chardonnay 2012$10.00
Fess Parker, Santa Barbara, Syrah 2011$11.00
Dry Creek, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010$12.00
Loggia Del Conte, Italy, Chianti 2011$10.00
Dry Creek, Sonoma, Zinfandel 2011$10.00

Bottled Beers

All Beer 5

Amstel Light-Holland
Brooklyn IPA-NY
Brooklyn Pilsner-NY
Brooklyn Chocolate Stout-NY
Bud Light-MO
Evolution Primal Ale-DE
Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale-HI
Long Trail Ale-VT
New Belgium Ranger IPA-CO
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber-CO
Goose Island Honkers Ale-IL
Goose Island 312-IL
Kronenbourg Blanc-France
Lagunitas IPA-CA
Magic Hat #9-VT
Sam Adams Summer-MA
Stella Artois-Belgium
Twin Lakes Pale Ale-DE
Yards IPA-PA
Weybrbacher Last Chance IPA-PA
Wolavers Wild Flower Wheat-VT
Yuengling-PA

To Share

Roasted Bone Marrow$12.00
Roasted mushrooms-garlic-fresh herbs-sherry reduction, grilled crostini
Truffle Fries$8.00
Thyme, Parmesan, white-truffle oil
12 Raw Oysters$22.00
Cucumber vinaigrette, spicy tomato, charred onion, Minus 8 mignonette
Wood Roasted Oysters$22.00
Pancetta, caramelized onion, fresh herbs, toasted breadcrumbs
Cheese Board$16.00
Parmesan, Pecorino, Ricotta Salata, Apricot Stilton, Gorgonzola, Tartuffo, fig jam-grilled flatbread
Vegetables$12.00
Daily farm-fresh vegetables, grilled flatbread
Cured Meats$16.00
Prosciutto, Soppersatta, Coppa, Pepperoni, flatbread, caperberries, cornichons, mustard, olives
Chef's Antipasti$16.00
Cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables, Italian cheese, grilled flatbread

Greens

Caesar$10.00
Crispy polenta croutons-shaved Parmesan-black pepper
Roasted Beets$10.00
Toasted pecan-crusted goat cheese, molasses vinaigrette, arugula
Baby Arugula$13.00
Serrano ham, blue cheese, spicy almonds, sherry vinaigrette
Moro Salad$12.00
Arugula, avocado, corn, bacon, roasted red onion-sherry vinaigrette
Duck Confit Salad$12.00
Baby Arugula, endive, Meyer lemon-mint-port reduction, Parmesan

Small Plates

Tuna Tartar$13.00
Avocado, macadamia nuts, soy, cilantro, chile, ginger honey, micro greens
Burrata$12.00
Fire roasted peppers, shaved Parma prosciutto, balsamic, fried basil
Black Pepper Roasted Cauliflower$11.00
Pecorino fondue, basil, toasted breadcrumbs
Seared Gulf Shrimp$14.00
Creamy cheddar grits, basil, chorizo, mango
Lump Crab Mac & Cheese$13.00
Orecchiette, basil, old bay, toasted breadcrumbs
Fried Chicken$12.00
Cheddar potato cake, truffled creamed corn, spicy arugula
Seared Foie Gras$16.00
Apricot Stilton grilled cheese, micro greens, blood-orange gastrique, toasted almonds
Veal-Ricotta Meatball$12.00
Creamy Fontina polenta, fried oregano, chile oil
Gnocchi$11.00
Toy box tomato, basil, arugula, shaved Ricotta Salata
Escargot$13.00
Roasted garlic, spicy tomato sauce, parsley, Parmesan

Large Plates

Grilled Day Boat Swordfish$25.00
Chorizo risotto, arugula, charred local corn-peach relish
Grilled Wild Salmon$24.00
Sweet potato puree, grilled pineapple, macadamia-nut vinaigrette
Roasted 1/2 Chicken$24.00
Truffled whipped potato, wilted greens, wild mushroom jus
Grilled Kobe Pork Chop$26.00
Crispy potato, arugula, prosciutto, fried sage, Gorgonzola fondue
Grilled Lamb Chops$28.00
Caramelized onion tart, pickled onion arugula salad, fried mint, red wine jus
Slow Braised Short Rib$27.00
Parsnip puree, herb-roasted Roma tomato, crispy parsnips, natural jus

Chef Tasting Menu

The chefs using ingredients sourced from small farms around the country prepare the tasting menu. All ingredients are hand selected weekly by the Moro chefs. You never know what to expect, the tasting menu is geared towards adventurous eaters. Minimal restrictions will be accommodated.

Course Menu
- Four Course$45.00
- Five Course$55.00
- Six Course$65.00
Wine Pairings
- Four Wines$20.00
- Five Wines$25.00
- Six Wines$30.00

What 1,276 people are saying

Moro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
0.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,276 Reviews

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BrianR VIP
Philadelphia County10 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 20, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had heard about Moro for a while and I wanted to check it out. We walked in and there was no one to seat us. We waited about 10 minutes for someone to come and seat us. While we were at the table we waiting about 15-20 minutes before our server knew that we were their table even though they passed by us several times. The food was good, but the cocktails weren't. They couldn't even make some of them because they ran out of vodka. I've never heard of a restaurant running out of such a common and popular liquor like vodka. It wasn't just a certain brand of vodka, it was any vodka. I wouldn't go back.
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Frantastic
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & service. A bit pricey but that's what I expect at a really fine food restsuranu.
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beancounter VIP
Philadelphia County7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 7, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Short staffed so extremely slow service. Food excellent. Took us over 2 hours to have dinner. Hopefully this was an exception.
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SusanM VIP
Philadelphia County58 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 6, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This past Friday evening Moro had just 2 servers and one chef on duty. They continuously turned away walk-in business not because they were busy (the place was nearly empty) but because they were short staffed. This time they were out of all but one beer choices and one menu entree. We waited nearly an hour between appetizer and entree serving. A month ago they were out of about 4 entree choices and all beer. The time before that they were again out of most entrees, most beer and most wine. I'm done with Moro.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Philadelphia County5 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 29, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Moro has gone way down hill since our last visit and is not the great restaurant it once was. The food and service were mediocre at best. The wine list was worse than average but we did find an acceptable bottle of wine, but it was overpriced for the quality. Not a good overall value and with all of the other good options in our area, we won't go back any time soon.
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mariazak VIP
Philadelphia County13 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was very disappointed. So many menu items were not available. While I am not a beer drinker, only having 2 out of 8 beers listed is pathetic. Two of the four appetizers were not available. No espresso coffee. Even some of the cheeses and meats for the cheese and meat board were not available. This is a pretty small menu to start with so not having 25% of the items is a bad sign. My meal was OK - my friend had the lamb and said it was a bad cut of meat. My husband had the gnocci which were delicious. And the eggplant small plate was also very tasty. None of us would go back. Seems like the restaurant is on it's last legs. It's a shame because it was very good once, but no longer.
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pattiB
Philadelphia County21 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The eggplant tower is another new favorite.The restaurant was a little understaffed but all the employee's were working together. Our cute little waitress did a great job.We will be back soon.
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emlp VIP
Philadelphia County81 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Moro is consistently some of the very best and most interesting food in Delaware—it's my favorite go-to for a special occasion (this was a celebratory dinner) but doesn't feel fussy. I have never been disappointed by the small plates, in terms of quality, variety, and flavor. And the desserts were even better this time than they had been in the past.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food & service is amazing! Must try. Great menu, I inly wish I had room for dessert
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dichotomy
East Sussex22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the 40th time we have eaten there in the last 8 years. Either it is really really good or we are really stupid. The tasting menu paired with their choices of wine is the best value in town. The high spot of the meal was a chocolate pate for dessert. To say it was magnificent is an understatement.
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Moro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 777-1800.

Moro is rated 4.3 stars by 1276 OpenTable diners.

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1307 N. Scott Street, Wilmington, DE 19806

Additional information

Cross street
13th Street (1 block from Pennsylvania Avenue and 711)
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Dinner Only: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Closed Sunday and Monday). Moro Will open for large parties of 20 or more on Sunday or Monday Nights. Lunch is also avilible Tuesday Thur Friday for groups of 10 or more
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available very close to the restaurant. Park on North Scott Street or any cross streets close to Moro
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael DiBianca
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mororestaurant.net/
Phone number
(302) 777-1800
Catering
Moro caters off premise weddings, business dinners and non-for profit organizations. From 8 to 500 guests. See the entire catering document on the Moro web site Contact Eddwardo @ 302-777-1800
Private party facilities
Moro offers semi-private dining for groups ranging in size from 10 to 60

Moro

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Cocktails & Martinis

Sanguinello$10.00

Moro 75$11.00

Blackberry Rum Cocktail$10.00

Raspberry Mojito$10.00

Moro Gin & Tonic$11.00

Moro Cosmopolitan$10.00

Moro Bellini$10.00

Moro Martini$11.00

Peach & Bourbon Cocktail$11.00

Basil Lemonade$10.00

Margarita$10.00

Wine by the Glass

Riondo, Italy, Prosecco NV$8.00

Hahn, Monterey, Chardonnay 2012$8.00

Dry Creek, Sonoma, Fume Blanc 2012$8.00

Riondo, Italy, Pinot Grigio 2013$8.00

Fidelity, Alexander Valley, Red Blend 2010$10.00

Steele, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2012$8.00

Wines From the Cruvenet

Anew, Washington State, Riesling 2012$8.00

Toad Hollow, Sonoma, Un Oaked Chardonnay 2012$10.00

Fess Parker, Santa Barbara, Syrah 2011$11.00

Dry Creek, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010$12.00

Loggia Del Conte, Italy, Chianti 2011$10.00

Dry Creek, Sonoma, Zinfandel 2011$10.00

Bottled Beers

Amstel Light-Holland

Brooklyn IPA-NY

Brooklyn Pilsner-NY

Brooklyn Chocolate Stout-NY

Bud Light-MO

Evolution Primal Ale-DE

Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale-HI

Long Trail Ale-VT

New Belgium Ranger IPA-CO

New Belgium Fat Tire Amber-CO

Goose Island Honkers Ale-IL

Goose Island 312-IL

Kronenbourg Blanc-France

Lagunitas IPA-CA

Magic Hat #9-VT

Sam Adams Summer-MA

Stella Artois-Belgium

Twin Lakes Pale Ale-DE

Yards IPA-PA

Weybrbacher Last Chance IPA-PA

Wolavers Wild Flower Wheat-VT

Yuengling-PA

To Share

Roasted Bone Marrow$12.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

12 Raw Oysters$22.00

Wood Roasted Oysters$22.00

Cheese Board$16.00

Vegetables$12.00

Cured Meats$16.00

Chef's Antipasti$16.00

Greens

Caesar$10.00

Roasted Beets$10.00

Baby Arugula$13.00

Moro Salad$12.00

Duck Confit Salad$12.00

Small Plates

Tuna Tartar$13.00

Burrata$12.00

Black Pepper Roasted Cauliflower$11.00

Seared Gulf Shrimp$14.00

Lump Crab Mac & Cheese$13.00

Fried Chicken$12.00

Seared Foie Gras$16.00

Veal-Ricotta Meatball$12.00

Gnocchi$11.00

Escargot$13.00