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12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Iron Hill Brewery - Newark

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, where you'll find fresh handcrafted beers, creative yet informal New American Cuisine & friendly & attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.We've been voted Best Overall Restaurant and Best Brewpub by the readers of Delaware Today. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is a non-smoking environment, with smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas only, however cigar & pipe smoking is prohibited. Reservations & "Call Aheads" are accepted for lunch & dinner seven days a week. We accept all major credit cards & are handicapped accessible.

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2. Taverna Rustic Italian - Newark

4.7

Exceptional(837)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newark

Booked 36 times today

With the opening of Taverna, Platinum Dining Group brings to life its highly anticipated version of the “neighborhood gathering place.” Rustic and simple in conception but well crafted and high minded in execution, Taverna brings to Newark a casual sophistication that sees reclaimed wood and exposed brick on the wall. Polished marble rest atop the overstretched bar which boasts eighteen draft beers and the state’s first ever “tapped wine” system. A seemingly humble menu is carefully considered with homemade pastas, coal-fired pizzas, and daily “features” that will bring a smile to the most discerning grandmother’s face.**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-444-4334 , if desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.

3. Home Grown Café

5.0

Exceptional(502)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 4 times today

Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 23 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.

4. Caffe Gelato

4.4

Awesome(1853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newark

Booked 15 times today

Relaxed atmosphere, vibrant bar, good wine cellar (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), great food, delicious house-crafted gelato and house-crafted pasta. Guests may request a semi-circle booth for parties up to 8 (Max capacity is reduced due to pandemic restrictions), or a nice table. Outdoor seating is available and large groups may request a private room. Caffe Gelato celebrates its 17-year anniversary. For lunch, look forward to trying our pressed panini on fresh baked sea-salt and rosemary foccacia, the featured salads, or a house crafted pasta. At dinner try the Daily Salmon, Center-Cut Filet Mignon, or any of our 6 House Crafted Pasta dishes. Weekend Brunches feature omelets, crepes, poached eggs, and Creme Brulee French Toast. Favorite gelato flavors are Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut), Crème Brûlée Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip).

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5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wilmington

4.5

Awesome(3158)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Newark

Booked 91 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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6. Vita Nova - University of Delaware

4.8

Exceptional(641)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Newark

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!

7. Blue Crab Grill

4.4

Awesome(1011)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Newark

Booked 2 times today

Blue Crab Grill in Newark, Delaware is known for offering a giant menu filled with seafood options. Though much of it is seasonal, you can always count on some items at Blue Crab Grill. For example, there is the steak and cake. You get a grilled beef tenderloin and jumbo lump crab cakes. Another standby at Blue Crab Grill is the surf and turf. This includes a five-ounce beef tenderloin steak and a five-ounce lobster tail that is served stuffed with crab imperial. The crazy jambalaya is very popular as well. It comes with crab legs, crawfish, clams, mussels, scallops, chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage.

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8. Valle Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 30 times today

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

9. Capers & Lemons

4.7

Exceptional(2060)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Greenville

Booked 68 times today

Capers & Lemons, is a restaurant serving modern versions of classic Italian fare. The dining room at Capers & Lemons seamlessly blends old and new into something all its own. The lighting and colors of the dining room evoke the sense of a classic Italian restaurant, while the decor is distinctly contemporary making diners realize this restaurant has its own vision. Many traditional Italian dishes can be found, with a small modern twist. Bright and flavorful antipasti, Wood-fire cooked pizzas, and hearty pastas are all here. Finally, stop in at happy hour to enjoy beer, wine or some signature cocktails. **A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-256-0524, if the desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.Patio requests are acknowledged but not guaranteed. Even when requesting outdoor seating, we may have to accommodate you in our main dining room.

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10. Back Burner Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1626)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Hockessin

Booked 18 times today

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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Mike
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a good meal. In fact, I think they're very underrated for their food. Beer selection was light due to overwhelming demand for winter warmer and other seasonal beers
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Iron Hill Brewery - NewarkPrice: Moderate• American• Newark
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4.4
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Paulette
Philadelphia County •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was wonderful and service was fantastic, Ajai was our server. The drinks came out quickly and the food was hot.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - WilmingtonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Newark
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4.5
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JaclynnVIP
Philadelphia County •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
I was here with a business client and this was a great place to eat a business lunch. Two of the three of us had the special, which was rigatoni and chicken in a marsala sauce. It was very tasty.
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Taverna Rustic Italian - NewarkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newark
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4.7
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Kristie
Philadelphia County •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
We were welcomed the minute we came in the door. Everyone was friendly and accommodated my request for a table change ( I wanted near the front). Our waiter was attentive. The chef’s specials were delicious. I had scallops and a squash risotto. My husband had fresh seafood and vegetable pasta. Both portions were generous. The wine selections were excellent. We will definitely go back again.
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Caffe GelatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newark
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4.4
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Angela
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 9, 2024
Our server was very kind and helpful. Food was delicious and very large portions. Great evening!
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Home Grown CaféPrice: Moderate• American• Newark
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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Iron Hill Brewery - Newark

2. Taverna Rustic Italian - Newark

3. Home Grown Café

4. Caffe Gelato

5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wilmington

6. Vita Nova - University of Delaware

7. Blue Crab Grill

8. Valle Cucina Italiana

9. Capers & Lemons

10. Back Burner Restaurant

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