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1. Bardea Food & Drink
4.8
Exceptional(2323)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 32 times today
Bardea, pronounced: bar-DAY-ah, is the Italian term for "the goddess of food and drink." The stunning, 120-seat restaurant utilizes ingredients from local Delaware Valley farms and purveyors, and features modern interpretations of traditional Italian and Mediterranean dishes. In 2019, Bardea Food & Drink received a semifinalist nomination in the James Beard Foundation's "Best New Restaurant" category.
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2. Tonic Seafood and Steak
4.5
Awesome(1267)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 9 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Tonic Seafood & Steak offers four distinct dining areas, each with its unique ambiance and design. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with stunning light fixtures, metallic gold accents, and a glass-enclosed room. The entrance area features the Bar and Lounge, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights.
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3. Chelsea Tavern
4.0
Excellent(1496)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Wilmington
Booked 1 time today
Chelsea Tavern is a local popular gastropub located in downtown Wilmington, directly across from the Grand Opera House. The kitchen prepares delicious comfort food consisting of locally grown and house made ingredients, that is complemented by our dynamic craft beer selection. Chelsea’s ever-changing inventory features 33 beers on tap, hundreds of large format bottles, cans, and single serving bottles of seasonal and local brews. Chelsea is a neighborhood favorite that is perfect for a quick lunch, weekend brunch with friends, pre-show dinner, or a group gathering. Join the energetic bar scene to watch the big game, or on our spacious patio for comfortable outdoor dining. At Chelsea Tavern, we look forward to serving you soon!
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4. Cafe Mezzanotte
4.6
Exceptional(544)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 2 times today
Located in Downtown Wilmington, Cafe Mezzanotte has built a reputation as Delaware's premier spot to enjoy classically prepared Pan-Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. We offer an intimate atmosphere with servers who attend to each diner with exceptional care. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, hosting a large corporate gathering, or a casual night out, all of us at Cafe Mezzanotte will cater to your needs.
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5. The Garden at Bardea
4.7
Exceptional(28)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wilmington
Located in downtown Wilmington, The Garden at Bardea is the fifth restaurant concept from the James Beard-nominated Bardea Restaurant group. This outdoor space promises to become the city's go-to destination for alfresco dining and a good time. Guests can expect a dynamic outdoor dining room, with a mix of lounge and traditional seating surrounded by lush planters and fountains. Retractable awnings provide shade during the day, while fire pits and heaters keep guests cozy after dark. It will be the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day at work or groove into the evening over cocktails with friends

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  • Kenvip
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had 8 people for dinner and sampled a number of dishes from "snacks" to small plates to table shares (entrees) as well as several sides. Without exception, every dish was very good to excellent -- no weak entries. Even the gem salad was cold, crisp, flavorful and simply fresh tasting. Our server was personable and knowledgeable and the entire staff was very efficient and unobtrusive. The restaurant was about 3/4 full and pretty noisy -- good energy but not a place for a quiet evening. We had not been back in about 18 months and all agreed that Bardea has only gotten better.
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    Bardea Food & DrinkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington
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    4.8
  • sheila
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food was very good. I went with the seafood of the day, which was the trout stuffed with lump crabmeat. It was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The skin was crispy and the inside was moist. Served with green beans and a lemony/capered sauce that really enhanced the flavor. Waitress was very courteous and helpful. Great service. Would definitely recommend.
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    Tonic Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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    4.5
  • Elaine
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 16 Nov 2024
    Food was great. Service was kind but inefficient. Never bought back requested items. 20% service fee automatically added… didn’t like that. Convenient for pre-show at the grand.
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    Chelsea TavernPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Wilmington
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    4
  • Joseph
    Philadelphia County •70 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Nov 2024
    Limited menu, but don’t be afraid to ask the chef for what you want. My wife wanted linguine with clams ( not on the menu). They made the dish for her. I had a perfectly cooked veal chop. Great restaurant!
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    Cafe MezzanottePrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
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    4.6
  • SCOTTvip
    Philadelphia County •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Nov 2024
    We started with the Small plates of Avocado and then the Salmon. The Avocado dish was divine...perfectly warm with tantalizing flavors beneath it. The salmon was really good but we weren't fans of the "crisp" that comes with it which is made from the skin...too fishy for our taste. That's a personal preference. I had the burger and my wife the Cacio e Pepe. Both were also excellent.
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    The Garden at BardeaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wilmington
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    4.7

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