The best restaurants in Wilmington

Le Cavalier is the kind of French brasserie you keep meaning to try, balancing thoughtfully sourced classics with playful twists, all…

42 W 11th St

Argilla Brewing Co @ Pietro's Pizza nails the combo of creative house brews, legit pizza, and live music that turns a casual slice into a…

2667 Kirkwood Hwy (Newark)

Craving something with real kick this week? Hummingbird Island Cuisine is your Jamaican fix, turning weeknights into mini-vacations with…

723 N King St

Food court featuring eclectic options from 8 vendors as well as a bar.

111 W 10th St

Sophisticated steak option from a James Beard-nominated chef offers burgers and cocktails.

608 N Market St

Long-standing independent chophouse with old-school atmosphere features steaks, a raw bar & wine.

802 N Union St

Modest Japanese eatery featuring sushi & kitchen entrees in low-key quarters with a tatami room.

2653 Capitol Tr (Newark)

Cozy spot offering up slices and pies, plus wings and subs.

831 N Market St

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

4475 Kirkwood Hwy

Casual Italian-Hispanic eatery known for its fried chicken, as well as pizzas and pasta dishes.

1 S Broom St

Creative, modern seafood dishes in a spacious eatery with a large wine selection & convivial bar.

111 W 11th St

Stylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.

507 Stanton Christiana Rd (Newark)

Homey chain eatery serving breakfast all day & other American comfort fare in a casual space.

222 Main St

Informal Vietnamese restaurant in a strip mall with functional decor, noodle soups & sandwiches.

4373 Kirkwood Hwy

Relaxed Asian eatery offering ramen, sushi, bubble tea, and other casual eats.

1724 W Newport Pike

Birria and spicy chicken tacos served alongside other classic Mexican dishes.

3101 Concord Pike

Casual restaurant serving up fried, quick-bite dishes, with pizza and halal chicken, plus a kids' menu.

629 W 4th St

Casual pub in a circa-1724 building with Colonial fare features servers in period costumes.

114 Delaware St (New Castle)

Casual destination for Italian dishes including lobster ravioli, plus wine, cocktails, and happy hour.

230 W 11th St

Rustic-chic New American eatery at the Westin Wilmington with seasonal, select small & large plates.

818 Shipyard Dr

Casual restaurant in a shopping center with a menu that includes sushi and crab rangoons.

1317 McKennans Church Rd · ✓ checked Aug 4

Hip digs for sushi & other Japanese & Pan-Asian fare in a stylish room with a bar & happy hour.

1212 Washington St

A rotation of globally inspired bistro dishes using local products, in a space with outdoor seating.

421 N Market St

This mellow eatery with late hours offers seafood, steaks & burgers, plus frequent live music.

2618 Carpenter Station Rd

Relaxed bar with an Oval Office theme features American cuisine & daily happy-hour specials.

618 N Union St

Gourmet burgers & elaborate shakes in a stylish tavern with dark-wood accents & brick walls.

801 N Market St

Local, low-key nook serving spiced-to-order Vietnamese & Thai dishes & stir-fries.

1901 Delaware Ave

Casual eatery with a pizza-parlor vibe, serving Detroit-style pies and toppings like hot honey, plus steaks and sandwiches, all made fresh.

1716 Marsh Rd

Pho, banh mi, summer rolls, and other Vietnamese dishes served in a casual space at the Fairfax Shopping Center.

2113 Concord Pike

East Coast steakhouse turning out premium Angus beef, seafood and burgers, in warm surrounds with happy hour.

3517 Old Capitol Trl

A mix of Italian favorites, cheesesteaks & creations such as a meatball salad in a homey setting.

1836 N Lincoln St

Chic restaurant and butcher shop serving locally sourced steaks, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.

1601 Concord Pike Ste 77-79

Informal restaurant for all-you-can-eat sushi, hibachi chicken, steak and other Japanese fare, plus a bar serving wine and beer.

4708 Limestone Rd

Italian small plates & wines served in a contemporary-yet-rustic space with a communal table.

1412 N Dupont St

Restaurant offering a variety of flavors of wings and sides for lunch and dinner.

501 S Walnut St

Chicken, lamb and shrimp platters dished up from a gas station food truck for takeout only.

400 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd

Relaxed, all-you-can-eat venue offering Japanese meals and sushi rolls, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.

4713 Kirkwood Hwy

All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot served in a casual space with a full bar.

40 Geoffrey Dr (Newark)

Casual 1950s diner with jukeboxes at tables features classic charbroiled burgers, fries & shakes.

2600 Concord Pike

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

4723C Kirkwood Hwy

Steakhouse known for standards such as prime rib, served in polished surroundings.

1801 W 14th St

Big selection of craft beers & pub fare with a twist served at a warm tavern with fireplace & deck.

1206 Washington St

Contemporary bistro featuring elevated Italian cuisine, including pasta dishes & wild boar.

620 N Market St

Casual joint dishing brisket, burgers, ribs and other barbecue fare alongside cocktails and beer.

1845 Marsh Rd

Casual restaurant specializing in ramen, including tonkatsu and shio versions, plus Thai iced tea.

64 Geoffrey Dr (Newark)

No-frills take-out/delivery fried chicken joint, part of a chain known for using halal poultry.

2931 N Market St

Seafood, pasta & familiar mains turned out in an easygoing cafe with beers on tap.

1314 Washington St

Casual, calm cafe serving a variety of toasts, creative coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches, salads and beer.

216 W 9th St

Casual restaurant serving burgers, wings, boneless wings and cheesesteaks.

3734 Kirkwood Hwy

Breakfast & traditional American down-home food served in a straighforward restaurant.

407 Marsh Rd

Italian cuisine & clever cocktails served in a relaxed, contemporary setting with a sleek bar.

1717 Marsh Rd

Cozy, sophisticated eatery specializing in innovative, artfully presented New American fare & wine.

1020 N Union St

Steakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.

5525 Concord Pike

Brick-oven pizzeria & bar serving Italian eats and burgers in a casual setting with big-screen TVs.

701 N Union St

American comfort food & Sunday brunch served in a Colonial dining room in an 1800s home.

5812 Kennett Pike

Bright gastropub serving a large selection of craft beers & upscale versions of bar food classics.

2502 Foulk Rd

Casual restaurant serving Italian food including wood-fired pizza, plus beer and cocktails.

3101 Miller Rd

Casual chicken restaurant offering Southern-fried dishes such as chicken, seafood, mac 'n' cheese and banana pudding.

103 N Lincoln St

Cozy locale decorated with eclectic art serving pizza, burgers, and tacos, along with cocktails.

1711 Delaware Ave

Family-owned, neighborhood institution since 1922 preparing American classics for breakfast & lunch.

906 N Union St

Casual chain serving charred-crust pies, plus wings, subs & Italian plates in a modern setting.

4805 Limestone Rd

Casual restaurant specializing in Dominican cuisine, such as mofongo, plus empanadas, and live music.

837 N Union St

Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.

1601 Concord Pike Ste 43-47

Classic pizzas, pasta & other casual Italian eats are the draw at this unfussy, family-owned eatery.

1323 McKennans Church Rd

Thin-crust pies, cheesesteaks & other Italian standards served in a classic brick building.

1600 Delaware Ave

Part of a chain offering Tex-Mex favorites, plus margaritas & sangrias in a festive space.

483 Stanton Christiana Rd (Newark)

Seafood eatery with nautical decor & attached fish market features all-you-can-eat crab nights.

3701 Lancaster Pike

Casual sushi restaurant with small plates and sake offered in a trendy setting.

4435 Concord Pike

Sleek, modern cafe in a strip mall serving eclectic, French-influenced fare & wine.

3604 Silverside Rd

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

3662 Concord Pike

Old-school Italian restaurant in a circa-1940 renovated row house serving red-sauce classics.

520 N Union St

Pizza-&-pasta outfit serving hearty Italian dishes in an old-school setting with a rustic feel.

4391 Kirkwood Hwy

Pub grub such as pizza, wings, and burgers served in a cozy atmosphere with sports on TV.

729 N Union St

Casual pizzeria serving wings and cheese steak pizzas for dine-in or delivery.

601 Maryland Ave

Thai meals including curries and fried rice, plus a selection of classic and creative chicken wing flavors.

1700 Kirkwood Hwy A

Casual chain serving charred-crust pies, plus wings, subs & Italian plates in a modern setting.

5611 Concord Pike

Family-operated purveyor of Dominican eats such as stews and roast pork.

1701 W 4th St

Relaxed eatery with a cozy atmosphere featuring Texas-style BBQ staples, cocktails, and beer.

2062 Limestone Rd