Ristorante Attilio
1900 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19805
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Address :
1900 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE, 19805 - Phone (302) 428-0909
- Website https://www.ristoranteattilio.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Stuart H.
I don't know where all these great reviews are coming from, but I think these people need to get out more. The restaurant has a very limited menu, ugly decor with a mold smell, and mediocre food. The prices are too high for a dump like this, considering that you're very cramped in an overcrowded run down tiny little restaurant.
(1)Frank H.
Part of the problem with some of these reviews is expectations. This is not an Italian restaurant, it is an Italian-American restaurant. The tomato sauce is thick and overcooked. Exactly how Italian Americans like their gravy. That being said, I go for two things, the homemade pasta and greens ,and the long hot peppers. Both are perfection! The long hots are dried first and then fried and can be eaten like french fries. The greens are on the dry side, the pasta is not swimming in a liquid of garlic and oil. Mix some of those long hots in with it and you have Heaven. There really is no excuse for the decor. It's old and it's dated. I don't find it charming.
(4)Allie B.
I miss you Attilio's. Now for all those who have been posting bad reviews, I am sorry that you have gone to Attilio's under it's current management. I knew the family that used to run it and it really was a great place. My family would go to Attilio's before Saturday 5 o'clock mass and we all had our favorites. My favorite was the cheese ravioli, my sister got the stuffed shells, my mother would get the lasagna, and my father would get the green beans and onions (special order, not on the menu). We would also order the antipasta. It was amazing. The best thing about Attilio's was it's sauce. It was traditional, and outstanding. I have yet to eat at an Italian restaurant to have that family style quality sauce. As far as the decor, it's looked that way for over 20 years and has never bothered me. To be honest, I don't go to an Italian restaurant for the decor, I go for the sauce. If it's got great sauce, that's all that matters. I see that the recent reviews are terrible, and that really sucks. Not that the reviews are misleading (I've heard the quality has gone down since the sons didn't want to take over the restaurant) but disheartening that such a great traditional family Italian place has fallen. I know my review is definitely misleading because of the four stars and negative review because the place has gone downhill, but I just wanted to give the old Attilio's some love because nowadays you can't find a place like it. Not Madeline's and not Mrs. Robino's. They are just as bad now as they were 20 years ago. And that won't change.
(4)M S.
I really wanted to like this place but it's not going to work. I get the "home made pasta" deal... but the reality is homemade spaghetti pasta is just all wrong for the sauce they serve. The homemade spaghetti and their rather tart bolognese make a rather unpleasant combination. The "homemade" is a gimmicky hack trying to make people feel like this is authentic/could be made by your grandma... The extra star is for the waitress, she tried so hard to make this work... unfortunately she can't do anything about the quality of the food.
(2)Jenn L.
Love this place. I only ate in once or twice and much prefer to take-out because the dining area is so shoddy. But the food? So good! It is very difficult for me to find good southern italian food as my grandparents were straight off the boat, lived in little Italy, had an italian bakery for years & taught me how to cook. Everything I or friends we ate with ever ordered from Attilio's was delicious- except the meatballs, too onion-y flavored for me. The garlic bread, the "VERY SPECIAL " lasagna, the cheese ravioli, you name it. I've even gotten the frozen ravioli for days I wasn't able to cook or lunches at work. The customer service was always good. This is one of my fave places to eat :) Absolute comfort food!!
(5)Leonard M.
My Family has been eating here for years. They have true homemade Italian food. They are the dyeing breed that actually make things fresh! It reminds me of going to my grandmothers house when I was a kid. I have not lived in Delaware for almost 15 years. When I was in the Navy, I would only get home once a year. Now that I am a civilian again, I still only get home a few times a year and I still have to eat here every trip. (twice if I can) Yet when I walk in the door the owners son still greets me just like I was walking in the door everyday. Even on a busy Saturday night you are never rushed. If you have been here you understand, if you have not GO and you will!
(5)Lorenzo A.
Eaten here for years. Food is always fresh, service is always great, and the specials are really something. I always look for this wonderful restaurant when I get a free night with my girlfriend. Fantastic.
(5)Leah S.
Simple, good food. I wonder if it's my grandmother in the kitchen, and then I realize some of the food is actually better than my grandmother's. This is classic Italian soul food and they do it perfectly. The only pasta options are spaghetti because (and I suspect Daniel L was unaware of this) their spaghetti is homemade. Yes, it has a different texture than dried box pasta. It is so much better. If you're not Italian, and eat jarred pasta sauces, come here. If you're part Italian, and only eat good Italian food with your family, come here. If you're Italian and you make your own sauce but don't feel like it today, come here. I actually found myself eating their sauce by the spoonful like soup; this is coming from a culinary-educated Italian girl who critiques her MOTHER'S sauce for not being quite right. The spezzato isn't as good as mine, though. Can't be perfect.
(5)Christine R.
When you walk in you think you might be in a Godfather movie. The service was friendly and pretty quick and food was good (had spaghetti and meatballs). The pasta seemed to be from scratch and had that consistency.
(2)Sallylee C.
Please make your food more paletible or shut your doors. Ate there on Saturday for the first and late time! I have heard the history of how good the food was, it can be again. But you have to get your heart back into making our food. Please get up to date,you need to take credit cards!
(1)Becca S.
Worth the trip to Wilmington! I couldn't decide between the special spinach lasagna and the linguini with clam sauce. Our server said "easy, get half of each!" Perfect! so good I didn't need a doggie bag. Go there!
(5)Dominick L.
Great Italian food !!! The atmosphere is right out of the Godfather! So if some goes to the bathroom while you are eating dinner you better make sure they are not packing a weapon when they return!! The wait staff are very helpful and friendly. The prices are fantastic and the quality of the food is second to none! The portion size is great and you might even have lunch from your doggy bag! If you have any room please try their desserts, they are worth the calories. The only negative is the street parking can get hairy! The area of town is not the best but everybody there just minds their own business. It is well worth the trip!!!! Hours of Operation are: Monday - Closed Tuesday through Friday 11:00am - 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm - 10:00pm Check out their menu!!! ristoranteattilio.com/43…
(5)Daniel L.
I was in the mood for Italian last night but I didn't want to go far. After reading reviews on Yelp, my girlfriend and I decided to come to this place. It was a Saturday night and it was very busy. It felt like a popular local joint because many people recognized each other. We were a bit surprised by their menu. It had items such as "Spaghetti, Spaghetti with meatballs, Spaghetti with sausage, Spaghetti with meatballs on the side..."... not exactly, but a lot of the items seemed like the same things. I was expecting at least some dishes like Penna All'Arrabiata, etc. I ordered Greens over Spaghetti and she ordered Spezzato over Spaghetti. The food didn't take very long to come out. The spaghetti in both our dishes were overcooked -- mushy, like they made one gigantic batch of spaghetti at the beginning of the night and were serving it to everyone last night. The spinach and broccoli rabe in my dish tasted okay; it tasted like they used frozen vegetables. The spezzato, a veal stew with mushrooms and green peppers, tasted like it was from Chef Boyardee. Needless to say, I had high expectations from this place after reading the reviews and was disappointed.
(1)Tim W.
One of out most favorite spots to dine in the area! The food is always fantastic, and the atmosphere is classic Wilmington. Check out the green beans and potatoes appetizer, with homemade lasagna or spezzato to follow!!
(4)Mary Jo S.
When we are in DE., this is the family restaurant. It is my first "real" Italian restaurant; many of the Italian side of the family have been coming here for years. When I came for my first visit, arms welcomed me into the single dining room. Attilio's is a warm retreat for a great meal on a rainy night. The gravy is my favorite and what I now use to judge other Italian restaurants. I learned of Veal Spezzatino (an old country stew), of fresh pasta and ravioli, and our favorite desert cannoli. I also learned of fried smelts and broccoli rabe, so crunchy and perfect with a cocktail; the calamari is not bad either The place is small and does not take reservations, so we usually eat at the "Senior" hour with the MIL (mom-in-law). You will need cash but an ATM is outside. For a lesson in real Italian, Attilio's is the place.
(5)Eric S.
Really good food. I got gnocchi with meatball, my girlfriend got spaghetti and clam sauce. Both really liked our meals. My meatball was fantastic, and the sauce was very homestyle - not sweet at all. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The portions are small, but we liked that about it.
(4)Billy C.
First of all, I am not from Delaware, I am from Northern New Jersey on assignment in Wilmington, DE. I love exploring new areas. As for Italian restaurants I have only been to the following: 1. Pastabilities - Not going back anytime soon. Overpriced and overcooked pasta. 2. Mrs. Rubino's - Good food. Good prices. Traditional. Attilio's Ristorante. After reading many good reviews on the internet I decided to go there myself. Ordered the Smelt and Broccoli Rabe with Olive Oil and Garlic for appetizer. Delicious. Combo Ravioli and Lasgna with Meatball for main course and finished the meal with a Cannoli. Loved the Ravioli, excellent! Lasgna was also good. My friend had the Ravioli, Spaghetti & meatball combo, Cannoli and espresso. Dinner for 2 with tips, $56. Not bad. Although similar to Mrs. Rubino's in ambience, pricing and style, I personally like Attilio's slightly better. So far Attilio's is the best Italian Restaurant in Wilmington, DE. My quest continues.
(4)Bobby B.
I love this place, and I justify the 5 stars based on the fact that this is family style Italian food. If you're looking for a more elegant kind of Italian food, Wilmington does have a couple of really good options. As far as traditional/family style goes - nobody in the area does it better as far as I'm concerned. Be sure to get an order of fried peppers - you'll be glad you did
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