Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Delaware

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Delaware? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vita Nova - University of Delaware

4.8

4.8 (648)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Newark

About the restaurant

VITA NOVA IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING OUR GUESTS FOR THE FALL SEMESTER! Vita Nova is the signature student-operated restaurant which is part of the Hospitality Business Management program at the University of Delaware.

Vita Nova features a "Best of Delaware" award-winning lunch buffet Tues-Fri and elegant fine dining Wed-Fri during the fall and spring semesters. For lunch, the students offer fresh, local dishes including gourmet salads, soups, pastas, entrees, fire-roasted flatbreads, cheese board and mini sweets. The five-course dinner begins with a fusion-inspired appetizer trio and choice of salad, followed by intermezzo and your choice of entrée. The evening ends on a sweet note with a decadent dessert.

Thank you for your support and being an important part of our unique student learning experience!

Top review

JOSEPH

Dined on May 15, 2025

As always, this was fine dining at its best. The Filet Mignon was excellent and the scallops were delicious. Being served by individual servers is so nice and we get a chance to talk to University students as an added bonus. We look forward to dining here anytime we can get a reservation

Tio Taco + Tequila - Newark

4.8

4.8 (29)

$30 and under

Mexican

Christiana

About the restaurant

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD IN AN EXCITING AND VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE. LOCATED IN THE CHRISTIANA MALL - DELAWARE

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Samantha

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great experience! Margaritas and fajitas were great! Our service was very good too. Looking forward to coming back!

Vincente's Restaurant - Delaware

4.9

4.9 (1360)

$30 and under

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vincentes
At 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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dan

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Dated but great dinner and service. Ceasar salad and crab cake were delicious.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

La Casa Pasta

4.8

4.8 (1398)

$31 to $50

Italian

Newark

About the restaurant

For parties of 9 or more please contact the restaurant directly.

We only allow a max of two separate checks per table.

As you open the doors to La Casa Pasta, your senses will be stimulated with the aromas of freshly-pressed pasta, delicately made sauces and warm, baked breads fill the air. Critics will agree that the tastes are even more satisfying. Newly renovated elegant decor, along with our stunning bar & lounge will surely impress you and your guests.
Chef and Owner Giuseppe Martuscelli's roots and knowledge of fine foods and wines originated in the town of Santa Maria Di Castellabate near Salerno, Italy. Giuseppe came to America with the Italian Navy in 1967 and returned to stay in 1973, settling in Newark, Delaware to open La Casa Pasta in 1978.
Since then, he has made it his goal to serve only the most authentic Northern and Southern Italian foods. Each year, he travels back to his homeland and beyond to learn new recipes and import ingredients not to be found in the states.

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MicheleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We are regulars at La Casa Pasta. We are lucky to live fairly close. The food is always so good and never any variation in each dish. It is perfect every time. The drinks are delicious and the staff are all just the best. Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Spicy Rigatoni

The House of William & Merry

5.0

5 (2361)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

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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David

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely fabulous food and atmosphere. Our server, Maddie, was great. Would highly recommend anything on the menu.

El Camino Mexican Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (648)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Bright, engaging So. Cal. chill gives way to PDG’s spin on imaginative Mexican fare. Inviting aesthetic peppered with pops of color and a contemporary comfort. Fresh and fun cocktail offerings are anchored by a selection of over 100 tequilas and mescals, while a refreshingly eager and excited service team round out our newest North Wilmington offering.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-543-4245, if desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.

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Mari

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The guac and tacos were absolutely amazing. Everything about our visit was top-notch.

Pithari

4.7

4.7 (236)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Middletown

About the restaurant

Providing fresh Mediterranean food, from our kitchen to you!

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Bonnie

Dined 3 days ago

Such a beautiful resturant! The food was outstanding and our server Mark was a delight! We will definitely be returning.

The Bellefonte Cafe

4.7

4.7 (276)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Wilmington

About the restaurant

The Bellefonte Cafe: Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Music, since 2002!

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CelesteVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Would like to see more items in the menu. Food and music were good.

Back Burner Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1689)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

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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CathyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food is great, wait staff are very friendly & personable. Great atmosphere all around.

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Popular dish

Center Cut Filet Mignon - 10oz

Popular dish

Crab Cake Sandwich

Popular dish

Pumpkin Mushroom - Bowl

Columbus Inn

4.7

4.7 (2544)

$30 and under

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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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Frank

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

This was for a birthday celebration and the food and the service exceptional! Drinks and appetizers were delivered in a timely manner. Food was hot and delicious when delivered. Overall, a great experience.

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Popular dish

Crispy Calamari

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