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Little Italy red sauce, a French brasserie in the Hotel du Pont and a Riverfront raw bar, all in Wilmington.
A Little Italy red-sauce kitchen open since 1940, still run by the founder’s family. Order the spaghetti and meatballs.
A French brasserie in the Hotel du Pont’s old Green Room. Order the onion soup with Madeira and Gruyère.
Many credit this downtown spot with starting the dining revival. Order the spicy honey pizza and share it.
A Riverfront seafood house with patio dining over the water. Crab cakes are the specialty, and a soft shell crab sandwich is on the menu too.
Tasting Table named this strip-mall steakhouse Delaware’s best in 2025. Start with the shrimp cocktail, then order the steak frites.
A tavern in an 1817 house, with a former Hotel du Pont chef in the kitchen. Start with the cream of mushroom soup.
A family-owned Mexican kitchen in the middle of Little Italy. Order the enchiladas, which come in a vegan version too.
A cozy neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot with creative twists. Order the crispy fried chicken and waffles.
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