One Of The Best Old-School Italian Restaurants in America Is In Wilmington

One Of The Best Old-School Italian Restaurants in America Is In Wilmington

Wow!  How cool is this?  As I've said before, it's so awesome to see Delaware shine through on these national lists.

The folks over at Cheapism.com set out to find the best old-school Italian restaurants in America, looking for the best in each state.  And just where did they decide was Delaware's best?  None other than Mrs. Robino's Restaurant in Wilmington.

They've been around since the 1940's serving up some delicious Italian dishes.  Mrs. Robino's has also been selected as a Best of Delaware recipient.  And get this, they were also featured on Food Network's 'Diners Drive-In's & Dives' a few years back.  Did anyone happen to catch a glimpse of Guy Fieri in his red convertible?

Mrs. Robino's says traditional Italian cooking is really about simplicity at its core. It's about having the freshest, liveliest ingredients, and bringing the flavor out of them through masterful technique. It's what we've been doing for decades at Mrs. Robino’s Restaurant, and it's our dedication to traditional recipes that seems to keep generations of customers coming back.

Sounds like a stop we all might need to make, if you've not been there already.  And now I'm hungry.

6 Wilmington Restaurants Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives

Guy Fieri, host of Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' has been to Wilmington restaurants on several occasions.

Fieri travels the country visiting unique and locally owned mom and pop restaurants, typically recommended by the show's viewers.  While at each stop, he spends time with the local owners, tastes their signature dishes and takes viewers through a step by step process of how the dishes are made with the local chef.

If Guy visits a restaurant, it's a must try!  As he calls it, he's taking you to Flavor Town with each one of his stops.

Wilmington has recently been called a location for foodies, and we have so many restaurants now receiving national recognition.  Some for their sweet treats and best wings, burgers or fries.  Hotel DuPont was even listed as one of the best hotels in the United States for their food.  That's huge!

Have you tried any of these places Guy Fieri went to on his popular Food Network show? The Mayor of Flavor Town would never send us to a spot that wasn’t worthy of our time.

Check out these 6 Wilmington restaurants featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' over it's more than 30 seasons.

Location:  520 N Union St.,  Wilmington, DE  19805

Website:  https://mrsrobinos.com/

Traditional Italian cooking is really about simplicity at its core. It's about having the freshest, liveliest ingredients, and bringing the flavor out of them through masterful technique. It's what we've been doing for decades at Mrs. Robino’s Restaurant, and it's our dedication to traditional recipes that seems to keep generations of customers coming back.

Location:  415 N. Lincoln St.,  Wilmington, DE  19805

Website:  https://ljvpastabilities.com/

Since its opening in 1988, Luigi Vitrone’s Pastabilities Restaurant has always been cited as "The Little Jewel of the new Little Italy" and also as one of the very few restaurants in the Brandywine Valley where one can savor the authentic and uncompromising regional Italian cuisine that chef/proprietor Luigi Vitrone has made famous and affordable to all.

Location:  3301 Lancaster Pike,  Wilmington, DE  19805

Website:  https://thesausagekingofdelaware.com/

Maiale believes that the difference between us and the rest are the unique combinations and flavors of sausage and salami.

We make over 30 different varieties of fresh sausage and over 10 different types of salami.
We create the best hand crafted salami in Delaware.

Location:  1715 Delaware Ave.,  Wilmington, DE 19806

Website:  http://localebbqpost.com/

The company began as Wilmington Pickling Company, which was founded by Chef Daniel Sheridan in 2012. The pickles, which started as a hobby on off days, soon began to pick up momentum after becoming available in area grocers such as Jansens and as the official sandwich pickles at restaurants such as Buckleys in Centerville.  Read More

Location:  412 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE  19801

Website:  https://www.farmerandthecow.com/

We strive to deliver elevated pub fare with our delicious burgers topped with creative ingredients in our rustic, exposed brick downtown eatery.

Location:  3007 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE  19803

Website:  http://www.stoneyspub.com/

When in Delaware, this popular local British tavern is always a hit. Be sure to check them out if you're looking for a great atmosphere, drinks and authentic English food. Of course, the heart of this spot is the beverage selection which stretched deep from whiskey, cider and a long list of beers.