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    La Fia

    4.1 (243 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Emma S.

    Love the atmosphere at La Fia- dried florals are stunning. It does get pretty loud so a tough place for conversation. Little gem salad is so good. Beignets were perfectly fluffy. Our server was helpful with frequent check ins and helpful menu guidance.

    Salad
    Betsy B.

    If you book through Ooen Table be aware it may mean an outside table but they do call back to tell you. When we arrived we were the only ones that would have been outside and asked if we could eat at the bar which we did and appreciated that. The bartender was helpful and his service was great. It did take awhile to get the food out though They have a Wednesday prix fixe option which I did. Started with a salad which was good. Had the branzino-my favorite fish. It was tasty and cooked nice. Ended with the pistachio torte which was also nice. The place is not large so was a bit noisy. Outside seating may be fine but not terribly appealing.

    Chocolate cake
    Marissa W.

    Always really great food and I like their wine list as well. Service is usually pretty good in the restaurant and is decent in the bar. Will definitely be back

    Naked and Famous
    Trish P.

    Delicious meal and superb service! Exactly how I remember it, every time we visit. It's a quaint place with meals I wish I could prepare at home. Thank you for an enjoyable Mother's Day celebration.

    Zucchini fritters
    Kyle C.

    Good food, good service, good price. I always tip extra when I don't have to scan the room to try and make eye contact with my service for a refill or to put in my order or get my check at the end of my meal Fig toast is such a pleasant way to start a meal. Bright and thinly sliced figs on top of a bed of whipped stracciatella. The toast looked way too burnt but actually it was quite pleasant to eat and did not taste burnt. The salty pancetta was a nice twist - made the combination feel and taste kind of like peanut butter Very generous lump of crab meat on the saffron spaghetti. I was intrigued by the yuzu olive oil cake but my date wanted to try the panna cotta - very tasty. Fresh fruit with cream is a great way to end a meal. Dessert was so light and pleasant.

    Cheng Z.

    This is a cute bistro in the hustle bustle area of Wilmington DE. We were here for Valentine's Day dinner, at which time the restaurant was very fully seated. Our waitress was very kind, communicative and prompt. The menu was a set menu. The steak, scallops, and foie gras tarts were okay. The tuna was boring. Duck was pretty much a disaster (tough to chew and stinky). The quail was a very small serving (I mean, we paid 250 dollars for dinner, please at least give us the whole quail) with bone still in. The yuzu cheesecake was good. The chocolate dessert was a little too sweet. Their steak knife was not sharp enough. Given the serving sizes, quality, etc, I thought this meal was at least 40% overpriced.

    Duck leg

    Me and my fiancé just had our first dinner here and we absolutely loved it! Ambience is lovely: it's cozy, romantic, and makes you feel like you are somewhere in Paris. The food was absolutely glorious. We had lamb, gnocchi, eggplant Milanese, duck leg and chocolate desert and all of it was scrumptious. Fantastic service was provided by Lindsey. She was super attentive and welcoming, and gave us great recommendations for food and drink. We will definitely be back!

    Rebecca H.

    We met GF's longtime friend here for dinner during our stay in Wilmington. It was my responsibility to find a dining venue for the event and I tend to err on the side of formative restaurants. I had been to Bardea before so this seemed like another place that was worthy of trying. I was surprised at how small the space is and also surprised that they had no tables to seat our party of three without a reservation but they were able to accomodate us at the bar. There were tables that were empty for the duration of our stay but who's to say what they had planned for that. One thing I do like about sitting at the bar is the availability of attention and the bartender took very good care of us. The cocktail menu has a lot of thoughtful and enticing options. I was debating between two of them and ultimately went with the Naked & Famous (I was thinking initially it was naked and furious but no fury here) with mezcal, yellow chartreuse, aperol, and lime. I watched the bartender prepare it and she did not skimp on the mezcal. It was smoky and STRONG. My co-patrons ordered a "market manhattan" and "who shot JR", both of which were also hefty on strength. They will, without a doubt, give you your money's worth. We intended to order the cheese board but the bartender sold us on the master board with both cheese and charcuterie. We also ordered the focaccia to start which was served with a delicious whipped butter or something of the sort. The board came with 3 cheeses or so and a bunch of meats alongside the standard nuts, honeycomb, and a bunch of dips. The mains are expensive so I was expecting more in the way of portion size than what was provided. Don't think you can eat just a main and be satisfied unless you "eat like a bird" as my mother used to say. They did attempt to compensate with the presentation which was especially lovely in my co-patron's gorgonzola ravioli. I ordered the gnocchi which were absolutely delicious. There was a crispy sear on one side with a soft and lovely inside. I also appreciated the capers which would add a nice touch to even cardboard. GF ordered the saffron spaghetti with crab. I, completely without consent whatsoever, took a nice forkful of that shit and really enjoyed it. The spaghetti is definitely homemade and has a really nice al dente chewiness. We were running out of steam with our gas bagging so we decided to wrap it up at this point but I did note a lovely dessert menu. I like what they're doing here but I think the price point is a touch high for what you get.

    Kit C.

    First time here and we all absolutely love everything we ordered. You can taste the home made goodness. Everything was delicious but it didn't leave me thirsty afterward. Sam our waiter was very professional and friendly. Easy street parking and free parking after 6 pm. We would definitely recommend this place and will be back ourselves.

    Ricotta tortellini
    Lilly B.

    La Fia is a small cute Italian restaurant located on a cute corner of market street. I love the quaint idea of this place. The decor has lots of dried flowers and live Vining plants. The service was good but I was disappointed that there were no specials. I look forward to things outside of the menu that are only there a limited time. Table bread was served which is always appreciated but the butter didn't taste like anything so it was kind of disappointing. I got a side of Brussels and they were delicious! Not greasy but the perfect amount of crisp paired with cranberries and toasted nuts. The portion was huge for $8! The entrées were interesting. The herb crusted cod was cooked phenomenally and had a mustard Spoetzl and leek purée. This was the perfect pairing and was absolutely delicious! The ricotta tortellini was offered in a half or full portion. Although it was tasty I was surprised that the full portion only had 10 small tortellinis. The cod portion was huge compared to the tiny pasta portion. A bit odd if you ask me! Overall a good but not great experience. The table bread needs to be stepped up a notch and the entrées either need to be repriced or portions need to be adjusted!

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    Lori D.

    Sadly, we felt a bit underwhelmed after dining at La Fia this evening. It's a small place with a nice ambience, however we had a disappointing experience with our reservation at the hostess station. That aside, I can't say our dishes were better than good. Between those at our table, we had cocktails, the Master Board, the braised short rib, the lamb and sausage, and the halibut entrees. We all agreed that they were good, but not as good as we expected and not as flavorful as we expected - Especially for the high cost of the evening. We went to that specific place as a celebration which we added to the reservation information, but it didn't feel like a special experience. I would not say don't go, but I'd say don't expect a 5 star experience.

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