31 Best Italian Restaurants in Wilmington

“Bennys is consistently awesome! Pizza and salad with a warm atmosphere and always amazing service. I have been here a bunch of times with family, friends, dates etc. the pepperoni pizza is the best. The chopped salad is my fave in town (although they need to order kale/baby kale and not mixed greens for this salad). I’ve spoken to peeps there about it. The pizza is at its peak right now. Great for small groups or large. Always love it! #kaleyeah“

“Food is to your satisfaction and approval, or they will do their best to accommodate your approval. Truly a great job.Vegetarian options: Im trying to eat healthy im a diabetic. I must admit I'm not well aware of sauces condiments or the other ingredients that may be used deemed unfavorable by some patrons“

“Had an amazing meal there tonight! Every member of the staff was so courteous and pleasant from start to finish! Food was delicious and there was plenty of it! Highly recommend trying this new restaurant out. Will definitely be going back!“

“Olivero is a gem on 3rd st. It’s charming, interesting and delicious. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and accommodating.I don’t drink and was pleasantly surprised with the thoughtful and fabulous mocktail they have called the “Refreshing 10”. It was so tasty and fun to drink.Food-wise we loved the smoked eggplant (I could have eaten another round…tip for non-anchovy lovers, the anchovy is light and adds a great balance to the dish), the Clam Spaghetti, the Fennel Sausage Bucatini, and Braised Rabbit Radiatori (all handmade in house and you can taste the difference).For desert we had the Basque butter caramel cheesecake that disappeared in less than 90 seconds - sooo good!Overall I felt this place was fantastic and we truly enjoyed our dinner and the vibes. Highly recommend for date night, special occasions and just because you want great food.Parking: Small parking lot available next to the restaurant- not many spots so leave time to find parking.Also there is 1 handicap parking spot there.“

“First things first Salita makes a delicious pizza, they have a lot of really interesting and unique pizza options and fun flavor combinations to try.Their pizzas are cooked in a wood fired oven and that flavor can't be beat. They are located in the middle of the cargo district and you order from their take out window. They do not have an designated seating but there are lots of options of where to sit in the area. The pizza came out pretty quickly considering it is made fresh and took around 15 minutes. The only reason they are not receiving 5 stars from me is the price, it is a little steep. All of the pizzas from my knowledge are about 10" and the prices vary from $18-20 (except for the margarita pizza which is $13) per pizza. Whether or not the price is worth it is up to you, but I certainly think they are worth giving a shot because they are some excellently crafted pizzas.“

“Great atmosphere & service. Dimly lit, candlelight, private balconies available. Amazingly lemony pesto, delicious burrata ravioli. Better Italian than I’ve had anywhere near Raleigh in 2 years. Aracini needs a bit more salt. Tiramisu was to-die-for. Best I’ve had since I left Chicago, nothing near Raleigh compares. Smaller portions but filling. Few vegetarian dishes.Vegetarian options: Not a lot but everything that is veg is really good.“

“My boyfriend and I just found our new favorite spot! He’s off on Sundays and we decided to check this place out. He has a sever dairy allergy and they were totally cool with eliminating dairy when he made his own pie. He is from Queens so pizza is always a very trying option down here to satiate his craving. This place is legit! The owners are from NY and were very welcoming to us! Not to mention, to find a place down here that has as-close-to authentic Sicilian style is rare and they deliver on it! The pizza was amazing! We definitely will make this our new Sunday date spot from here on out!!!“

“As a former New York and CT resident I haven't found a place worth recommending till now. I initially ordered Stromboli and calzones cuz those are harder to F up. Well, the bolis n zones are so good I haven't ordered a pizza yet bcuz, if I order a pizza, imma eat a pizza. My way of portion control.“

“My wife and I are NJ/NYC natives, and had my share of good Italian. Nicola’ is sold…meat, fish, or chicken you can’t go wrong. Plus homemade pasta. Last night I had my summer favorite…. Cavatelli with broccoli. Wine list is broad enough for anyone to find something they like. Wife is celiac, waitress understood what that means, and was totally accommodating.“

“What a gem. Super friendly people, great pizza, and good prices. Can't wait to try the pasta.2 giant Specialty slices and a drink, for under $10.I got Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Buffalo chicken, and they both were good, but the Chicken Bacon Ranch was outstanding. 6 hours later and I am still thinking about how good that pizza was.Other people had various pastas and pizza that looked really good also.I will definitely be going back. Maybe tomorrow lol..“

“I cannot even begin to say how great this place is. We are from Boston but are getting married in Wilmington. We picked Quanto Basta for our rehearsal dinner and flew down to see the space and try the food. Everything including the service was incredible. Highly recommend the braised short rib and shrimp scampi risottoAmazing for dinner and a private event!! Reina is also incredible to work with we love her“

“We had a table of 10 on Friday night and everything was spot on. Arrived at 6 and were seated and started a fabulous dining experience, certainly one of the best in Wilmington.The service was very attentive and everything from the Homemade Bruschetta to the Pasta course to the Main course were delicious. All of us will certainly be back for another great dinner. Thank You to Joe and his staff for a great dinner.“

“I recently visited Rosalie's Trattoria for lunch with a couple of friends and we thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience. We had ordered a couple of items from the menu. For starters we ordered - chef's signature bruschetta, breaded Mozzarella and Pasta Nachos. My personal favorite was the breaded Mozzarella. I also tried the pasta nachos for the first time and loved it. For the entree we ordered Alfredo Pasta Primavera, Eggplant Rollatini and cheese ravioli. While I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, I really liked the Eggplant rollatini very much. To top it off we also ended it with our favorite dessert Tiramisu!“

“I like to respect a Restaurant that deserves it - And I think I just found my fav Italian restaurant in Wilmington and we have lived here a year already! You would not think much of it driving by at Mayfaire but always thought - Need to try that place. It was our first time here tonight on a Wed night and they were busy for midweek.Food was SUPERB!! So many flavors!! We had Clams Oreganato and Escargot for Appetizers.I never get enough garlic but Escargot was perfect and bread to dip to finish it all off. I had one of the Specials tonight - Lobster Shrimp Linguini and my main squeeze had Veal Sorrento. Food came out HOT HOT - Important to us. And BIG portions which we really weren’t expecting. WOW.Nancy our Waitress was very warm and friendly and busy but EXCELLENT. Oh, and we took the Housemade Tiramisu to go. YUM!!This restaurant has character. Not very big and so need reservations. We should have called earlier and not the day of. Don’t let the white tablecloths and napkins scare you - People were still dressed casual. The staff is a Team - So Great Service and everyone helps each other out - From the Servers to the people that get your TO GO. Parking not a problem. It was a nice way to celebrate the end of my Birthday month - We LOVED IT!!“

“Thank you for the incredible service and food. The catering order was exactly what we wanted and everyone raved about how amazing the food was. The service was so streamlined picking it up - it was fresh and hot and your staff graciously brought everything out to the car for us. Thank you so much for helping make my husband's 50th birthday a hit!“

“I ordered a pepperoni and sausage pizza online. The pizza was ready when I arrived and it was some of the best pizza in the area. It was cooked perfectly and there was a good amount of toppings. We've ordered from here numerous times and it's consistently good. We ordered the thin crust, excellent!“

“Such a good spot! Came here for a birthday dinner and had great food and lots of fun. We started with the Arancini & bruschetta as apps. The best part was the entree because they have a cheese wheel the use for one of their pastas that was fun to watch! The gave us a cannoli as a birthday dessert too. Will definitely come back.“

“Brooklyn Pizza is the best joint in town they have a wide selection of amazing dishes “not just a pizza place” there white pie is great perfect every time and there cannolis yum yumThe owner Brad is great his son and the staff are the best… make sure you don’t get fooled by them other pizza places and miss out on Brooklyn Pizza Co. Wilmingtons Finest“

“We love Italian Bistro and were so excited to try the new location. Unfortunately the young woman working the register was lacking in customer service and was very rude, even in front of the manager (who did nothing to reprimand her), so we will not be back to this location. I had asked for no red onion on either my pizza or my salad, it came on both. Picked it off the salad fine, and off the pizza, but then the pizza was raw. I went up to the counter to nicely let them know, and the young woman instantly had an attitude and started arguing with me. I said, "I don't know why you're being so rude, but either way, though I said no red onion, the dough is not cooked". The manager offered to remake it and I said thank you. But the attitude of the young woman at the front and the fact that management let her speak to customers like that, is why we won't be back. We will take our $10 gift card to the Porters Neck location. Side salad and app were great! (Remade pizza was burnt)“

“This place is awesome. They have great workers and the food id awesome. This is not just for pizza. The veal parmesan, eggplant parmesan, and shrimp scampi are great too. My Father lives when I get him the veal and cannoli for dinner. He is an old Italian that grew up eating true Italian meals and is very picky at 92. Of course their pizza is delightful as well. By the way, their chicken wings are huge, we have them as our Friday meal.“

“My wife and I recently visited the Osteria Cicchetti for an appetizer and a drink to just relax and have some "us time". We sat in the bar area at a high top table for two and our server was Danielle. She was friendly, polite, helpful and made our visit even more enjoyable but not rushing us. We ordered the Margherita Pizza, a glass of white wine and a Stella Artois. Everything was just right... Danielle bought us over some Italian bread and Flatbread, which we both like. I added some olive oil with sea salt and black pepper to my dish so that we had some dipping "sauce". All in all we both really enjoyed our visit to the O.C. for an appetizer and relaxation time.“

“Solid place. Great ambiance, food and service. The food has always been delicious and well presented. We have had everything over several visits. From pizza, to salads, to pasta and more. All beautifully prepared from a chef that seems to care as much about flavors as he does about presentation. Take a look at some of these pictures!“

“The long wait was a little aggravating but had delicious food. I had the ravioli. I must say the food was delicious & they have one fantastic bartender back there. John's friendly personality and amazing bartending skills made our dinner truly unforgettable. We had a reservation but the wait was so long. but I can tell you that I'm so glad that we didn't miss out on this experience. I'll definitely back soon.“

“I go to Marbella probably twice a week minimum for lunch, they have a special two sliced and a drink for under 9$, I love the pizza, typically just get the meat lovers, the cheese is good and I’m from Wisconsin so…The Buffalo chicken pizza and white pizza are must try’s. I like the workers there, they are always nice and welcoming.if you haven’t tried it stop in, they always have slices ready to go so it’ll be worth your time just to see.“

“It was my first time ordering Ledo’s since being in the area. It tasted great as I liked Ledo’s since my days in the DMV. I didn’t get a heartburn from the sauce, and despite the pizza not being gluten free, my gut was not reactive. It was a great eat for a late night dinner.I ordered from Door Dash so I don’t have an in-dining experience to note.“

“Contrary to the abnormal amount of 1 star reviews, my family's experience at Fat Tony's was wonderful. When we walked in, the restaurant was empty. Our friendly waitress, Kendra, along with the one who shadowing her, helped our table. After we ordered our food, it came out within a few minutes. It was piping hot. We go the mozzarella sticks, which were crispy on the outside and hot and gooey on the inside. Our entrees came out shortly after, in big portions. My chicken alfredo was nice and creamy, My father's BLT was full of bacon and came with beautifully crisp fries. The Stromboli was huge, but also very good. Our only trivial issue was that the prices were maybe a little expensive, but the food makes up for that. We will definitely come back when we're in the area.“

“Best sub I've had in a while. Decent prices, staff was helpful. The food was amazing. The seasame seed bread pairs great with the meat and cheese. This was my first time trying it and will definitely be back.Vegetarian options: EggplantParking: Tight small lot“

“When I preach in Castle Hayne, many of the parishioners & I go to Uncle Louie's for lunch after worship. Both the food & service are outstanding; menu prices are very reasonable, & they have many delicious offerings. Salads are always fresh & well-prepared as well as their huge pizza slices, lasagna, & spaghetti, but Italian food isn't all Uncle Louie's offers. Their club sandwich is delicious; so are their shrimp. Such a wonderful family atmosphere to enjoy great food, outstanding service, & visit with family & friends. Yes, I highly recommend Uncle Louie's & look forward to going back.“

“I just picked up the best meal to go from here. I wish I would've got pictures of all the dishes we ordered, but the food was so good it did not last!! The bistro special pizza was so flavorful and topped full of amazingly fresh ingredients. The chicken Alfredo was of course a delicious classic. We also ordered a lemon chicken aka romana dish that had a wonderful blend of veggies and a very nice lighter lemon sauce rather than the rich creaminess of the Alfredo. Super easy to pick up at the restaurant, they have a dedicated to go entrance toward the back.“

“THE STRAIGHT UP BEST PLACE I HAVE EVER EATEN AT!!!! ?????Kid-friendliness: ♾️/10 very t very good food for most ages I would personally say that the amours of food are big and very much worth the price but usually a little to much for me to finish so for a kid I would recommend sharing food with them❤️“

“We went about 6 pm or so and our Server was "JOSHUA B" - let me begin by saying this man ABSOLUTELY exemplifies someone who enjoys his job. His attention to detail was without fail. He was courteous, friendly and made us feel like he VALUED us as guests. He checked on us frequently, ensuring we were taken care of despite it being very busy. He truly is a people person and it shows that he enjoys his job. We made a point to let the manager know we appreciated the quality service he provided. Highly recommend dining at this location, and will be going back, the food was fabulous, but 100% top notch customer service made the difference! Thank you to "Joshua B" for a great dining experience!!“