Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Delaware

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Updated May 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

4.9

4.9 (649)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Newark

About the restaurant

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 Mon-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

Edward

Dined 7 days ago

Vita Nova is, by far, the best restaurant experience in Newark, DE, or surrounding areas of PA, NJ, and MD. The restaurant is a teaching lab for the University of Delaware Hospitality Program -- all of the wait staff and kitchen staff are students and faculty from the program. The food is absolutely phenomenal, the experience is wonderful, and the wine list is extensive -- and everything is very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Vita Nova to anyone who lives in the Newark, DE area, or is planning to be in the area for business or leisure travel.

The Bellefonte Cafe

4.7

4.7 (268)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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

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Nelson

Dined 5 days ago

Nice ambiance, excellent food, the cover band was awesome.

Crow Bar - Trolley Square

4.7

4.7 (61)

$30 and under

Global, International

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Global menu of chef inspired small plates, entrees and pizza. Inspired and creative cocktails, 12 beers on draught and a lively dining room in the Trolley Square neighborhood!

Top review

ann

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Crow Bar! Our server was excellent and the food and drinks were delicious! We will be excited to return soon.

Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (922)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Newark

About the restaurant

Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant is an authentic tapas restaurant specializing in seasonal tapas, Spanish wine & family style entrees. With a warm atmosphere & upbeat Spanish music, this vibrant restaurant will transport you to Seville, the capital of tapas.

Top review

Jim

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Dinned on 04/29/25, Scott was our server. He was very informative and super attentive to our needs. He was great at selecting a wine that everyone enjoyed as well as meme explanations and suggestions. While the food is always top notch, the service really makes for the overall experience. We will return again in the near future. Our guest was also very impressed an stated that she & her husband would drive the many miles to enjoy this fine dining experience again. Please keep up this unique experience for years to come!

Valle Cucina Italiana

4.8

4.8 (881)

$30 and under

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Frank

Dined 1 day ago

Very good service Wednesday evening. Food is always good here with generous portions.

Vincente's Restaurant - Delaware

4.8

4.8 (1338)

$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.

Top review

JamesVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Vincente's' is always a great experience. The food is exceptional

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Caesar Salad

La Casa Pasta

4.7

4.7 (1369)

$31 to $50

Italian

Newark

About the restaurant

For parties of 10 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.

Top review

RonVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The blackened salmon was off to hook delicious and cooked to perfection. Lisa’s veal chop and risotto were tasty as well. Bushra always provides top notch service and smiles.

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Santa Fe Mexican Grill-Wilmington

4.6

4.6 (350)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wilmington

About the restaurant

We Welcome you to Santa Fe Mexican Grill. Our award winning casual Mexican restaurant brings traditional flavors in a modern, vibrant yet comfortable atmosphere. Since March 2003, our culinary team has offered creative and thoughtful dishes influenced by the regions of Oaxaca and Mexico city “El D.F.” alongside some family recipes from their home state like Puebla and Jalisco. Moles, Tlayudas, Chimichangas, Tacos al Pastor, and creative guacamoles made to order are at the center of the stage. Our cocktail list incorporates some trendy ingredients, relevant tequilas, and a very exciting Mezcal cocktail list.

Our mission is to exceed all of your expectations and become your number one choice to unwind after a long workday or celebrate a special occasion with friends or family.

We cannot wait to meet you!

Top review

jordon

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Always delicious and amazing service. Short rib enchiladas for the win

Pithari

4.8

4.8 (191)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Middletown

About the restaurant

Providing fresh Mediterranean food, from our kitchen to you!

Top review

Sharon

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and service. I highly recommend this restaurant. The crispy brussel sprouts were exceptional.

Tio Taco + Tequila - Newark

4.8

4.8 (26)

$30 and under

Mexican

Christiana

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Christy

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

We had a lovely time and the food was delicious. The service was also great. We will definitely be back, but will probably ask not to be seated near the restrooms, especially since we walked by a dozen empty tables.

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