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Valle Cucina Italiana, Wilmington, DE
Valle Cucina Italiana, Wilmington, DE
Valle Cucina Italiana, Wilmington, DE
Valle Cucina Italiana, Wilmington, DE
Valle Cucina Italiana, Wilmington, DE

Valle Cucina Italiana

4.6
4.6
744 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Welcome to Valle Cucina, Delaware's best kept secret for thirty 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 998-9999
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Eric Orsetti Marcus Reno
  • Catering
    Yes Valle' caters!! Enjoy the great taste of Valle at your home or business.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Stoney Batter Rd and Linden Hill
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Value

  • Delaware

    Neighborhood gem

  • Delaware

    Italian

744 Reviews
  1. JOANNE

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We took our daughter to Valle Cucina for her birthday. As usual, our meals were fantastic. We never tried the crab cakes before even though we have been there dozens of times and it is one of their specialties. At our servers suggestion we ordered the crab cake appetizer and it was really delicious. I ended up ordering the dinner for myself, I will be getting these again. Jumbo lump crabmeat and I don’t believe there was any filler in it. Their signature fillet was outstanding and the shrimp and crab Diablo with homemade gnocchi never disappoints. And DeDe our server was very attentive even though she was busy at the bar.

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  2. NancyP

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    4 if us dined and everyone loved their meal. I had the special which was rack of lamb. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly- soooo delicious!

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  3. David

    Atlantic City

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Best crab cakes ever. Booth was a little tight for four adults. Nice place, seem to have good local following

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  4. zumy

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant Allie is excellent food is always great

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  5. JerryH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality food prepared well. Excellent wine selection. Efficient service. A great restaurant for casual dining.

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  6. PapaFlattop

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Best Steaks and Crab Cakes in the area. Wine and Cocktails lists are well curated.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    The only thing redeemable was the service. If you want actually good Italian food, go to Cafe Pomodoro it’s literally right down the road and it has great food and options. The food at Vallé was awful and over priced for what you got. My partner found a hair in her shrimp scampi. I ordered “Winston” from the chicken entrees and 90% of the meal was over cooked pasta doused in balsamic. The excess of pesto heavy cream sauce was a process to even get through, let alone only having about 6 slivers of chicken breast. Honestly, just go to Pomodoro; this place is a skip.

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  8. RonW

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Allie our waitress was awesome. Great attitude and very efficient

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  9. MikeR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waitress Katie or Kate was excellent. Very attentive, stopped by our table frequently to refill water and see if we needed anything. We eat out often and this type of service seems to dwindling due to staff shortages everywhere. The food was great, too.

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  10. DianeD

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    My family really likes coming g here to have a meal.

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  11. nikkiworld

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful, as usual! It was the first time for one of the guests in our party, and she was very happy with her meal & everything else!

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  12. RonJ

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always ,from the hostess to the server to the food .

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  13. SuzetteL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valle is always great! Good food, nice atmosphere and great service I suggest to always make a reservation as they are usually always busy

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  14. JohnR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent food and service. Never had a bad experience here!

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  15. Jodon

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our server was wonderful and kept us updated but the entrees took about an hour.

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  16. JerryT

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Surf & turf was excellent. Wife had a pasta dish, also very good.

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  17. NancyP

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great service and great value - the meals are delicious, the drinks are outstanding, and everything is reasonably priced. The wait staff is always perfectly attentive, there when you need them, and they don't constantly interupt.

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  18. JohnS

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food friendly service and excellent atmosphere.

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  19. RayS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Have eaten there many times! Food is great and the service is always good!!

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  20. FrankC

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here, great family place. Food was delicious and the service was very good. We will definitely be back.

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  21. MACS

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, my family and I celebrate all birthdays at Valle Cucina because the food and service is tremendous.

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  22. JimM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent Steak and Delicious Italian food in the same ristorante

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner as always. We go here often. The special on the menu tonight was shrimp risotto and pineapple was incredible we loved it!

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  24. Frank

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Katie, was exceptional! She has great people skills and made our visit very enjoyable!

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  25. Afsnco13

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably THE best Italian restaurant in Hockessin/Newark area. It’s been awhile since we’ve visited and wished we’d come back sooner. Absolutely superb food and great server staff.

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  26. Donna

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    My husband loved his seafood lasagna. I got antipasto salad. It was OK, I’ve had better. We shared a bottle of wine. Very extensive menu. Service was fantastic. 

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  27. RonH

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a SOLID delicious meal. Crabcakes and steaks are the BEST!!

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  28. ScottC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress and the food were fabulous. I would definitely recommend going here for dinner

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  29. David

    Atlantic City

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was very good . Service was just ok. Sat us next to bar louder than usual

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  30. BillL

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Good Italian food, excellent service, good value.

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  31. woody

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good Italian food. And the wait staff does a very good job in attending to customers promptly, and they come to the table or several times to make sure you are getting everything you need. The restaurant can be a bit noisy at times, especially during peak service times. I would suggest requesting a booth when making a reservation.

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  32. Frank

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Katie, is a superior host! She was very attentive. We look forward to future visits and hopefully have her again as our server!

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  33. JaniceL

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Crabmeat Ravioli Angelina was delicious. Husband had Surf and Turf special which was excellent. Cocktails were weak. Arianna was very attentive.

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  34. JakeA

    Miami

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were excellent! Chicken Parm is excellent! Everyone enjoyed what they ordered.

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  35. Krystal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valle Cucina is always exceptional, no matter the waitress or what you order off the menu!

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  36. Valerie

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best overall restaurants in our area. Great food excellent service and atmosphere

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, as usual. No complaints. Will be back soon.

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  38. Paul311

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valle is our neighborhood go to weekly. The salmon imperial special was OUTSTANDING! In the 11+ years we’ve been dining on Valle’s cuisine, we’ve never had a mediocre meal…everything is consistently delicious! Consistency is key. It’s also very rare. Valle rocks!

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  39. KatrinM

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Ordered a margarita pizza and it was very good. Sam the bartender was great at making our drinks and checked on us often. We love it here.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always , never fail us with service , food , and drinks! Our go to restaurant when we are indecisive! Because the food is great! Plus our kids love the bread sticks and ice cream from across the aisle!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Valle Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 998-9999.

Valle Cucina Italiana is rated 4.6 stars by 744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Valle Cucina Italiana

4752 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stoney Batter Rd and Linden Hill
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Orsetti Marcus Reno
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (302) 998-9999
  • Catering
    Yes Valle' caters!! Enjoy the great taste of Valle at your home or business.
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