Finding truly authentic Italian food in Delaware can be a quest. While many places claim authenticity, I’ve learned from personal experience that the real gems often hide in plain sight, far from the tourist brochures. Like many locals, I cherish a good culinary secret, especially when it involves pasta perfection and rich, simmering sauces.
Over the years, through countless meals and whispered recommendations, I’ve curated a list of unassuming trattorias and family-run eateries. These are the spots where the flavors transport you straight to Italy, and the locals quietly, fiercely, swear by every dish.
It’s time to discover Delaware’s best-kept Italian secrets.
1. Scalessa’s “My Way” Old School Italian Kitchen
Old-school charm drips from every corner of this Wilmington gem, where the meatballs are roughly the size of baseballs and twice as satisfying. Scalessa’s has built its reputation on unapologetically traditional Italian-American comfort food that refuses to bow to modern trends…