Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Delaware

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Delaware? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The House of William & Merry

5.0

5 (2465)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

Top review

Michelle

Dined on 15 July 2026

Quaint, friendly farmhouse. We did the small plates and shared. Everything we tried was excellent and I can't wait to go back & try other entrees!!!

Ezme

4.9

4.9 (102)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Located at 625 N. Market Street in the heart of Wilmington, directly across from Bardea Food & Drink, Ezme is the newest concept from Chef Antimo DiMeo and the Bardea Restaurant Group. Inspired by travels through Turkey, Greece, and the Aegean Coast, Ezme celebrates the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality of the coastal Mediterranean.

The menu is centered around fire-driven cooking, bright herbs, spice, citrus, and seasonal ingredients, offering both à la carte dining and curated tasting menu experiences. Thoughtfully paired wines and craft cocktails complete an energetic, transportive dining experience designed for gathering, sharing, and lingering late into the evening.

*Valet parking is available starting at 5PM for $21.* (Located across the street)

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StephanieB

Dined 3 days ago

OUTSTANDING! Celebrating our post honeymoon dinner and dining here for the first time! INCREDIBLE! Felt like we were reliving our Mediterranean experience at your restaurant! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. WE WILL BE BACK STAFF was incredible!!

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Chef's Tasting

Pithari

4.8

4.8 (588)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Middletown

About the restaurant

Providing fresh Mediterranean food, from our kitchen to you!
2025 Best of Delaware editors pick winner for architectural ambience

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Martha

Dined 4 days ago

We had a wonderful experience, our server Maria was great explaining everything. The food was delicious and well plated.

Taverna Rustic Italian - Newark

4.7

4.7 (1033)

$30 and under

Italian

Newark

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Alissa

Dined 2 days ago

I was in town for parents weekend. We went out with another family for a party at seven and had a fabulous time. Everyone enjoyed their dish.

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4.7

4.7 (5128)

$30 and under

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Founded in 1988, Harry's Savoy Grill followed a line of restaurants that had been a focal point of the Brandywine Hundred community since the 1940s. Renowned as a chef-driven steakhouse, featuring aged rib-eye, filet, and prime rib, plus a variety of delicious seafood, Harry's Savoy Grill offers you traditional classics, prepared with imagination and the freshest quality ingredients. Harry's Savoy Grill is arguably the most celebrated restaurant in Delaware - selected by readers and critics over and over as 'Best of' for fine dining, steakhouse, date night, and the best restaurant in North Wilmington! Our warm and cozy atmosphere in fall and winter coupled with our delightful patio in spring and summer, an award-winning wine list and our creative cocktails promise you a fun experience any time of the year.

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Bill

Dined 5 days ago

Our waitress was phenomenal food was excellent it was a great experience all the way around

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Eclipse Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1379)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Enjoy cozy but energetic dining at Eclipse Bistro. It offers a chic, small and intimate dining room with brick walls, soft lighting and wood furnishings, creating a warm and sophisticated ambiance, making it a great place for a first date or business luncheon. Its diverse menu offers something for most diners. Eclipse Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week, and for dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-658-1588, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.

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EdwardGold

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful as always! Delicious food, expert and friendly service, great drinks, warm atmosphere.

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4.8

4.8 (2346)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Travel down historic Market Street towards the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and you will find La Fia Bistro. La Fia is an intimate dinner destination in a historic building located on the corner of 5th and Market. Chef Dwain Kalup's menu utlizes carefully sourced ingredients reflecting the seasons, local region and local farms. The menu at La Fia features small plates, pastas and creative entrees. Our cheese and charcuterie is one of a kind and not to be missed!

Due to the small size of our restaurant we allow 2 hours for guests to enjoy their dining experience. If you feel you need more time please reach out to us directly.

Top review

Lucy

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful meal and service with recommendations from the La Fia team.

Roost Pub & Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (163)

$30 and under

Pub

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Roost Pub & Kitchen is a welcoming neighborhood pub from Bardea Restaurant Group in downtown Wilmington. Serving elevated comfort food, creative cocktails, and an expansive beer selection, Roost is made for everything from an easy weeknight dinner to catching the game with friends. With plenty of TVs throughout the restaurant, a lively bar, Sunday brunch, and approachable chef-driven dishes, Roost brings Bardea's culinary perspective to the classic neighborhood pub experience.

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Ammon

Dined 3 days ago

What a find! Were in town for a concert and the pub was directly across the street. What drew us in was the menu. Varied with something for everyone, and our server, Riley was the bomb. She was cheerful, helpful, and an overall joy to have serve us during our short stay. A true asset to the Roost. Highly recommend you give the place a try. If we get back, we will return.

Valle Cucina Italiana

4.6

4.6 (964)

$30 and under

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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 steaks. Valle also showcases a 100+ bottle wine list. Come check out our newly renovated interior.

Come as you 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 and large parties, we suggest you call us 302-998-9999 so we can best serve you

Top review

John

Dined 3 days ago

The drinks were excellent and worth the money. Our server was attentive and personable. Our entrees were excellent and our entire dinner was reasonably priced. We will return.

Capers & Lemons

4.8

4.8 (2453)

$30 and under

Italian

Greenville

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Donna

Dined 5 days ago

Food was amazing! Our server was wonderful, very attentive.

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