Thanks Ched Dwain for an OUTSTANDING meal and Natasha for GREAT service! Our table of 4 was seated outside, which was perfect for us as the weather was ideal and the noise level was much less than a crowded inside dining room. We ordered the Master Board and Wagyu Beef Tartare from the Shares section, all 7 of the Small Plates section, 2 pastas and 2 entrees from the Large Plates section. The Shrimp Toast from the Small Plates section was the overall favorite of the night, with all the others close behind. Our bottles of wine from both Oregon and Washington state paired wonderfully with the chef's food. When dining in Wilmington, DE, La Fia is highly recommended. read more

Finally went to experience the wonderful ambiance of la fia during restaurant week. For $55 per person we indulge in a three course meal. The food was incredible and filling. Happy to see they have a Wednesday prize fixe for $46 every week. The restaurant is very intimate and small. The staff were friendly. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Wilmington. I haven't been there in a few years. I went there on a Wednesday and had scallops, short ribs, and the almond cake. I also had a black Manhattan. I sat at the bar, which is set back from the rest of the restaurant, so it feels secluded. The short ribs were excellent. The bartender was very good. read more

La Fia - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Honestly, I'm a little disappointed especially after hearing how great this place is and all the great reviews. This is review is based on Brandywine Restaurant Week. We had a prefix menu for $55. For the first course, we got the scallops and the duck confit. Scallops were good! Nothing to rave about. The duck confit is definitely the star!! Very filling, amazing sauce. For the second course, we got the steak and the ribeye. Do not get the steak. Very average. The ribeye was amazing! Highly recommend this one!!! The desert option we got the two cakes offered. Chocolate and cherry almond something like that. They told us they're having an issue with their ice cream and we may not get the ice cream with the cake. We ended up having the ice cream but it was completely melted. It was just such a bad presentation. Also for being such a classy restaurant, make it work! Offer us something else! It gave off carelessness. read more

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We were in town for Memorial Day weekend and heard La Fia was one of the top restaurants in Wilmington. I had a lot for lunch so I wasn't too hungry so I only ordered the octopus as my entree. My wife ordered the short rib. She thought it was a bit salty but I thought it was pretty tasty. Although the octopus was good, it wasn't the star of the meal. The brioche beignets were some of the best I've had. I'd come back just to order these. The two sauces were good as well, one sweet one savory. Overall, the meal was satisfying and the staff were friendly. The restaurant is dim and sets the mood for dinner service. read more

La Fia - Brioche beignets - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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La Fia in Wilmington is an absolute gem and the perfect spot for dinner with friends. The hospitality was wonderful from start to finish. Our server was so accommodating, especially given that one of our friends is vegan. Her attentiveness made the whole evening feel so much more personal. The ambiance was everything. Warm, inviting and just the right energy that we needed. For starters we shared the warm rosemary focaccia, the herb brioche beignets and the tuna tartare. The focaccia and beignets came out so fresh and were honestly dangerous to have at the table because we couldn't stop eating them. The tuna tartare was also really delicious. For my main I went with the braised beef short rib and it was incredibly tender. The accompanied rice porridge was the perfect pairing and really rounded out the dish. To finish things off, I had the chocolate torte for dessert and it hit the spot perfectly! Everything at La Fia was really good! If you are looking for a great dinner spot in Wilmington, La Fia is the move! read more

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Another delightful experience, this time Friday evening. The coffee-rubbed steak is excellent. Savory beignets are highly recommended. Octopus was good. I found the grilled asparagus underwhelming but my companion really liked it. I liked the beef tartare on toast a lot but my companion was not that into it. Small flaws. 100% confident I will go back. read more

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. read more

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Walked in with a 10 plus party. First response was we can't fit you. Not very welcoming. But then was able to get seated. Waitress was friendly welcoming. Service there after was great. The food was great tasting fresh. Absolutely recommend. read more

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. read more

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We were in town from Ft Lauderdale and wanted to try La Fia due to the excellent reviews. We were a little intimidated because we didn't completely understand the menu........very fancy lol.....but we are so HAPPY that we went. We started with the savory beignets. Couldn't quite imagine what they would taste like....they are AMAZING. The order comes with 5 and we fought over the last one lol - ended up splitting it. Also had the tomato and peach "salad". Another dish we couldn't quite imagine, but again, AMAZING. Husband had the strip steak with seared strawberries and he said it was delicious. Great sear, great flavor and very juicy. Cooked to perfection. I had the short ribs over rice porridge. Still not sure what rice porridge is, but it's awesome lol. Ribs were seared to perfection and were so tender they just fell apart. This is fancy food, but not too fancy..... portions are great and food is creative. Different from anything we have ever had. We really appreciated that. Thank you La Fia for an unforgettable dinner! read more

I went here last minute on Friday for dinner. The service was amazing, the waitress checked in on us and made sure everything was good. We did not feel rushed at all. We ordered the focaccia to split which was phenomenal. Then tried some Wagyu tartare, tuna tartare, pasta, and dessert. The wine was delightful as well. This is one of the best meals I've had in a while. The inside of the restaurant is cute and on the small side, it did not feel cramped though. I am already looking forward to going back! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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Dinner here is incredible. I can make most dishes at home after trying them once in a restaurant, but La Fia is one of the few restaurants that serves dishes I cannot easily recreate at home. Everyone in our party of five loved their dishes, although my daughter did think that everything was slightly over salted. Everything from cocktails and appetizers through to dessert was innovative and well executed. We will be back! read more

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. read more

La Fia - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Amazing food - a really nice selection of appetizers and entrees that are delicious. We loved everything we ordered especially the duck appetizer and the squid ink seafood. Beautiful, small, warm amazing ambiance and service was fantastic. A must! read more

The food was amazing! And the service and the restaurant decor were perfect. We had the grilled octopus and the asparagus to start. Highly recommend both. We ordered the squid ink pasta and agnolotti for main dishes and the olive oil cake to split for dessert and all were delicious. One of our best meals in Delaware. Will definitely return! read more

What an amazing place. Great unique atmosphere and very bistro like. The food offerings were very unique and flavorful. The beignets and octopus for starters were so good! Still dream about the beignets! I had the squid ink radiatori and my husband kept taking some. He really enjoyed the branzino preparation. He said best ever but wants the radiatori next time. Helpful waitstaff with wine selections. read more

After a bad night at a bar down the street with terrible service, we walked into La Fia. Were immediately greeted and sat at the bar. The bartender was amazing and really knows what she is doing. The cocktails were well balanced and beautiful. We ordered the fig toast and duck confit, both were delicious. I will definitely be returning for dinner sometime soon. read more

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! read more

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I loved everything about this restaurant. The building, the decor, the background music, the service, and the food! I got the Aqua Pazza (not to be confused with pasta), a seafood stew with polenta. A+. For dessert, I had the yogurt panna cotta...just wow, the perfect mix of flavors. We didn't get drinks but the bar looked like one that could produce some good drinks. Will definitely return the next time I'm in Wilmington! read more

La Fia - Acqua Pazza - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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. read more

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My friend and I went on a Saturday night for dinner. Street parking in the area can be difficult to find but there is a parking garage less than a block away. We shared the octopus and both of us had the tilefish as our main. We had cocktails that were small and strong. Sip slowllllyy! For dessert my friend got the pomegranate cheesecake and I got the chocolate/fudge cake with delicious mousse and a chocolate shell. The crust on my friend's cheesecake was impossible to get a spoon through to include it in a bite (too firm) so she ate all topping and then picked the crust up and ate it at the end. We both agreed my dessert was better. I just wish I had the appetite to finish it. I'd say for those of us that don't get dessert often it's definitely large enough and decadent enough to share! The restaurant is pretty small so for two expect to be at a pretty tight little table but it was manageable (not so small you felt like you'd knock things off the table). The sauce/aioli served with the fish was one of the best bites. I'd put that €%+¥ on anything!! read more

La Fia - Chocolate Fudge Cake - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Great service, super cute quaint unique ambiance! We went on a Wednesday so a few of the people I was with room advantage of the $40 fixed menu, but I did the a la carte and it was great!! read more

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Lovely staff, small menu but very delicate and elaborated plates Loved it! The place is also beautiful and cozy. read more

Wife & I met her brother for the Wednesday price fix menu at LaFia. Service was attentive with good water & drink service. We ordered the focaccia, light and well seasoned. 2 of us had duck leg appetizer, seemed better than herlome tomato salad. For entire 2 of us had branzino it was light with good flavor. The dessert were all excellent especially the chocolate option. 45 dollars for 3 excellent course was a great value. read more

We had an incredible evening of food and drink with great service. We could not get an earlier seating than 8:30 p.m. and that worked out wonderfully as the restaurant cleared out, the noise level became just us, and the servers could spend a little more time with us. The star of the evening (for me) was the crispy duck leg confit -- an appetizer, but just amazing flavors. We also had the fig toast, also quite good. We ordered two drinks: Who Shot JR? and Sweetest Taboo. The bartender deserves an Oscar. Complex flavors and just terrific drinks. He also recommended the Merry Edward Sauvignon Blanc which went terrifically with our meal of the rockfish (wife) and the rigatoni (me). The main courses were excellent and continued the feeling of being treated so well. Natasha was our server and she spend the time needed to answer all our questions and made wonderful recommendations. It may be that she could not go wrong as everything was so good. Between Natasha and the bartender, we were in very good hands. Desserts were the Yuzu and the sweet potato cake. Every bite was enjoyed immensely. If we lived in Wilmington we would go back every week. What a lucky choice for a special dinner! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Wilmington. The service is always friendly and never feels rushed. They have fun menus that are creative and delicious. It can be a bit pricey, but for a relaxed night out, it's totally worth it. Perfect to celebrate or meet good friends read more

Not our first time here and certainly not our last. We went here during restaurant week. Everything we ordered was absolutely delish!!! Our least favorite was the wagyu. The service was good considering there were only 1 or 2 of them serving that night. Ambiance is always perfect. The barstool chairs by the window need to be replaced. read more

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A big group of us came here for a work dinner and had a great time. They had a reputation of making good cocktails and I can confidently say that they lived up to the expectations. Food was good as well but I think the menu was tweaked to accommodate our group. I want to come back and try the full menu. read more

Enjoyed a recent dinner with friends with La Fia. We were able to get a last minute outdoor reservation on a weekday evening and were seated at a table on the sidewalk along the building. We started with cocktails, and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. I ordered the Jameson Smash, which is flavored with lemon and cucumber and was a refreshing choice for a summer evening. We split a few appetizers including the cacio e pepe mixed greens, which was a delicious spin on a Caesar salad, the red snapper crudo, which was excellent, and the grilled octopus, which was good but not stand-out. For my dinner, I chose the gnocchi with broccolini, which was a touch salty but overall delicious. We also tried the squid ink pasta and the moqueca mista, which were tasty as well. It did seem like the portions are small for the cost, even when considering it's an upscale restaurant where smaller portions are to be expected. Our only real concern was that our server was a bit aloof and seemed to be slurring words and acting more and more off throughout the night. We found it entertaining, but I'd imagine it could be off-putting for some. read more

We had dinner at La Fia for my husband's birthday. Because we were a party of 8 and it was Saturday night we could only get a reservation at 5 pm. The restaurant is small but in a perfect way. We started with the cheese board and rosemary focaccia both were wonderful. So wonderful that we ordered more focaccia. We were curious about the grilled Spanish octopus so we ordered 2 for the table. All I can say is WOW, delicious. Entrees included Branzino, Porcini rubbed rib eye, and chicken thighs. All were delicious. Desserts were great too and I tried an Amaros after dinner drink that was recommended and delicious. We were there for about 3 hours and had a wonderful experience. read more

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Very fresh food and great ambience. Our server was knowledgeable and definitely had fine dining experience.The pork belly appetizer was some of the best I've had, it was falling apart in my mouth read more

I came here with coworkers on a sunny and warm march day for lunch. We were seated outside. The menu for lunch is pretty simple - mostly salads and sandwiches - far less extensive than the dinner I believe. It does get pretty busy at lunchtime, so if you are in a group larger than 4 or 5, you should definitely call ahead to get a reservation. I ordered a roast beef sandwich ($14) which came with fries. Although the menu was pretty simple it did take quite a while for our food to come out - about 30 minutes. The food was good though. My sandwich bread was light and a little crispy without being hard. The sauce inside the sandwich, blue cheese, was strong tasting and it went well with the grilled onions and nutty arugula which were also in the sandwich. The roast beef itself was not too notable. The fries on the side also had the same crispy and light flavor. They were perfect for lunch. They were not too soggy or salty and I did like the green garnish. It felt like they were freshly fried. My coworkers got variations of salads, and they seemed to like it. Note that the salads come in pretty big portions too. I thought that the food and ambiance were good - but the service wasn't too attentive during the lunch rush and also possibly because we were seated outside. read more

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This was one the better dining experiences I've had in a long time. The restaurant is quaint and private, overall a really nice intimate ambiance. The food was honestly fabulous the only item I sadly did not get a picture of was the duck appetizer which was honestly my favorite dish if evening: absolutely to die for. All of the other items were delicious; pasta was cooked to perfection and the short rib was incredibly tender. I want to say the flavor profile of every single item blew me away - these are very well curated dishes. Service was also perfect, our waiter was pleasant and attentive. Everything was perfectly timed, and he gave some great recommendations on the menu (we got everything he suggested). The menu changes with the season so while I'm disappointed these dishes are not forever, I'm eager to try some different creations in the future. read more

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