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From Wilmington's vibrant city dining scene to charming Middletown spots — discover the best locally owned restaurants in New Castle County.

46
Restaurants
10+
Cuisine Types
8
Cities Covered
New Castle County
46 Restaurants
🥩 American
Jackson House
AmericanBar & Cocktails
Jackson House
Casual spot for burgers, waffles, steaks, and other comfort fare plus cocktails, beer, and wine.
Cantwell's Tavern
AmericanSeafoodDate Night
Cantwell's Tavern
Elevated American fare plus a raw bar & housemade desserts served in a restored 19th-century tavern.
The House of William & Merry
AmericanDate Night
The House of William & Merry
Remodeled century-old farmhouse with open kitchen serving creative, upscale New American food.
Snuff Mill
AmericanDate NightBar & Cocktails
Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar
Chic restaurant and butcher shop serving locally sourced steaks, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.
Bardea Food & Drink
AmericanDate NightBar & Cocktails
Bardea Food & Drink
Contemporary bistro featuring elevated Italian cuisine, including pasta dishes & wild boar.
Bardea Steak
AmericanDate NightBar & Cocktails
Bardea Steak
Upscale steakhouse experience with premium cuts, craft cocktails, and an exceptional wine program.
The Quoin Restaurant
AmericanDate NightBar & Cocktails
The Quoin Restaurant
Modern eatery with a rooftop bar and speakeasy specializing in Italian dishes, cocktails and wine.
Tom Foolery's
AmericanBar & Cocktails
Tom Foolery's Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood haunt offering pub grub & drink specials, plus live entertainment & TVs showing sports.
Corner Bistro
American
Corner Bistro
Sleek, modern cafe in a strip mall serving eclectic, French-influenced fare & wine.
Burgers by Wildwich
American
Burgers by Wildwich
Making delicious smashed burgers, crispy fries, hot dogs, real squeezed lemonade, and more with sauces made from scratch.
Home Grown Cafe
AmericanDate Night
Home Grown Cafe
Award-winning farm-to-table cafe serving creative American fare with locally sourced ingredients — a Best of Delaware winner for over 20 years.
Klondike Kate's
AmericanBar & Cocktails
Klondike Kate's
Family-owned Main Street landmark since 1979 serving American comfort food, brunch, and live music in a lively neighborhood setting.
Helen's Sausage House
AmericanBreakfast
Helen's Sausage House
Delaware's favorite hidden breakfast shop — third-generation family owned, serving sausage, scrapple, and classic breakfast fare.
🍣 Asian & Ethnic
Mom's Kitchen
Asian & Ethnic
Mom's Kitchen
Casual restaurant offering classic Chinese dishes, including spicy options, plus vegetarian choices.
Pho Bami
Asian & Ethnic
Pho Bami
Pho, banh mi, summer rolls, and other Vietnamese dishes served in a casual space at the Fairfax Shopping Center.
Le Shio
Asian & Ethnic
Le Shio
A wide range of Asian fare from sushi to Thai in a strip-mall eatery with a sleek, urban look.
Ramen Kumamoto
Asian & Ethnic
Ramen Kumamoto
Popular, compact eatery offering traditional Japanese ramen, curries & udon in a relaxed atmosphere.
Pithari
Asian & EthnicDate NightBar & Cocktails
Pithari
Upscale eatery offering Mediterranean dishes, cocktails and wine in modern surroundings.
Curry & Cocktails
Asian & EthnicBar & Cocktails
Curry & Cocktails
Family-owned establishment offering traditional Indian fare in relaxed surroundings.
Opa! Opa!
Asian & Ethnic
Opa! Opa!
Casual, trendy, clean, family-run spot serving gyros and other Greek entrees for eat-in or takeaway.
Ali Baba
Asian & Ethnic
Ali Baba
Long-standing Main Street fixture serving authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare including falafels, kebabs, and shawarma.
🍳 Breakfast
The Peach Blossom Eatery
BreakfastBakery & Cafe
The Peach Blossom Eatery
Woman-owned breakfast and lunch cafe on Newark's Main St featuring local ingredients — including house-made scrapple — baked goods, and carry-out. Best of Delaware winner.
Coterie Café + Kitchen
BreakfastBakery & Cafe
Coterie Café + Kitchen
Locally owned neighborhood breakfast and brunch spot in Wilmington's Cool Spring — chef-inspired dishes with creative, elevated twists on comfort food classics.
Smiley's Diner
BreakfastAmerican
Smiley's Diner
Family owned and operated classic American diner in Newark serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Mercury Café & Teahouse
BreakfastBakery & Cafe
The Mercury Café & Teahouse
Husband-owned vegetarian cafe and teahouse in a historic 1682 building in Old New Castle — craft coffee, loose-leaf teas, cocktails, and all-vegetarian fare.
☕ Coffee & Cafe
Scout Cafe
Coffee ShopBakery & Cafe
Scout Cafe
Bright cafe dishing up light bites including brunch fare and salads, plus lattes, espresso and tea.
kaffe KARMA
Coffee ShopBakery & Cafe
kaffe KARMA
Charming coffee shop with a yoga studio for classes on-site and online.
Boro Cafe
Coffee ShopBakery & Cafe
Boro Cafe
Relaxed cafe serving coffee, pastries and gelato in a warm atmosphere.
Sleeping Bird Coffee
Coffee ShopBakery & Cafe
Sleeping Bird Coffee
Cozy shop serving espresso, baked goods, bagel sandwiches and lunch items.
Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co.
Coffee Shop
Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co.
Bringing freshly roasted, organically grown and fairly traded coffee to Delaware.
Corner Grounds Cafe
Coffee ShopBakery & Cafe
Corner Grounds Cafe
Casual coffee shop making custom drinks and serving bagels and pastries.
Sweet Melissa Bakery
Coffee ShopBakery & Cafe
Sweet Melissa Bakery & Coffee Shop
Quaint bakery offering a seasonal menu of cookies, cupcakes & cake pops, plus custom cakes.
Flipside Coffee
Coffee Shop
Flipside Coffee and Biscuit
A specialty coffee and gourmet biscuit trailer that brings a warm approach to comfort food and quality coffee.
Cafe 10:31
Coffee Shop
Cafe 10:31
High-quality coffee and teas alongside community and fellowship — a warm gathering spot for the MOT community in Townsend.
🍝 Italian
La Casa Pasta
ItalianDate Night
La Casa Pasta
Family-owned since 1978, serving authentic Italian pasta, classic entrees, and warm hospitality — a true Newark institution.
🍕 Pizza & Subs
La Pizzeria Metro
Pizza & SubsItalian
La Pizzeria Metro
Casual restaurant serving Italian food including wood-fired pizza, plus beer and cocktails.
Nick's Pizza
Pizza & Subs
Nick's Pizza Parlor & Bar
Casual eatery with a pizza-parlor vibe, serving Detroit-style pies and toppings like hot honey, plus steaks and sandwiches.
Stone Mill Pizza
Pizza & Subs
Stone Mill Pizza
Crispy pizzeria offering stone-baked pies with classic and creative toppings, plus wings, sandwiches and salads.
Cacciatori Pizza & Pasta
Pizza & Subs
Cacciatori Pizza & Pasta
Casual eatery dishing up familiar pizzas, sub sandwiches, and strombolis in a laid-back setting.
🍸 Bar & Cocktails
The Copper Dram
Bar & CocktailsDate Night
The Copper Dram
Relaxed, intimate bar serving creative mixed drinks, beer and an American menu.
First State Brewing
Bar & CocktailsAmerican
First State Brewing Company
Alongside a guide to all their craft beers, First State Brewing Co. has a food menu bursting with local flavor — fish & chips, brisket egg rolls, poutine, and more.
🌮 Mexican & Latin
Three Amigos
Mexican & Latin
Three Amigos Mexican Grill Bar
Mexican-street-food restaurant known for its tacos, burritos and enchiladas (including vegan options).
El Pique
Mexican & Latin
El Pique
Casual eatery doling out Mexican quick bites, including tacos and birria, plus a kids' menu.

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