Real Italian. Best restaurant bread in town. Best tomato sauces in town. Courteous, well-mannered servers. Beautiful ambiance - encourages relaxation. I've been eating here regularly for 15 or 20 years. read more

The staff were okay, but unfortunately the food really missed the mark this time. All of our pasta was overcooked, to the point where the noodles were falling apart and almost shredded. My vodka sauce (and one of my friend's as well) was only lukewarm and very thin, more like a watery tomato soup than a sauce. Oddly, the noodles themselves were extremely hot, but so soft that it was hard to even pick them up without them breaking apart. My husband ordered a baked ziti, and his dish was even worse, the noodles were completely overdone and lacked any structure. You could not stir the cheese in without the noodles shredding. When we brought this up, the staff seemed a bit confused, so we showed them how easily the noodles were falling apart. Instead of being apologetic or acknowledging the issue, the response felt more like, "Okay, so what do you want?" which came across as a bit abrasive and dismissive. They did still charge us for our appetizer and drinks (one cocktail and a soda), which felt a bit off given the situation. It wasn't necessarily about the cost, but more about the lack of effort to make things right, it just didn't feel like there was much care in how the situation was handled. We've had better experiences on Resy before, so this visit was disappointing. Atmosphere was ok. Temp was fine. read more

Osteria Cicchetti - Baked ziti - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We went for lunch and the portions were perfect, the food was delicious, hot and beautiful! The service from Mariah the manager to Toni our server, they were both extremely nice and attentive. I love the ambiance, really sets the mood for a nice dining experience. We will be back! read more

Osteria Cicchetti - Chicken piccata, I asked for parmesan on top - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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On Fathers Day i had a server named Sydni. She was absolutely horrible. Her attitude was trash, her service was mediocre. The food was good & unfortunately if it wasnt for her the restaurant would've got 5 stars. I could hear belittling other servers and the kitchen staff as well as complaining about customers. Overall the experience, minus her, was good. read more

The wait when our party arrived was long. We added our name to the online reservation and continued to check as the time neared. Despite the restaurant being more than half empty as our 8:30 reservation approached, the hostess continued to tell me that nothing was available and we would have to wait until the time approached. Insane. Finally a manager stepped in and got us seated but the hostess was no help at all. Once seated, the server was very nice, kind and helpful. She gave product recommendations and checked on us frequently. I ordered the chicken Marsala and added pasta. Absolutely delicious!! And the portion was enough for me to have some to take home. Aside from the initial experience, our group really loved this place. So much they were willing to return the next day, although that didn't happen. If you go, try the chicken Marsala. It's really flavorful. read more

Osteria Cicchetti - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We met a few couples there for a dinner night out! We had never been here! We started in the bar and had a drink while we waited for the other couples to arrive. The bartenders were happy to see us because the place was very quiet on a Friday night. He ordered the chicken Parm and I ordered the penne à la vodka with sausage. He finished his plate and I certainly could've eaten all of mine as well! The food was excellent and flavorful. One little drawback was, I felt there wasn't enough sausage in my penne. The service was excellent and they were kind enough to give us separate checks. The one drawback I have is it had a very 90s flare and with all the other restaurant choices in the area I felt like it could use a makeover and something more updated. read more

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Very authentic cuisine in a beautiful, relaxing setting. The freshness was outstanding. Great presentation of pasta salad with our sandwiches, and Serena was helpful and prompt with our order. its worth a trip back! read more

Omg!!!! After a day at the beach we wanted an Italian meal. We all got Alfredo which we eat Alfredo once a week so kinda consider us Alfredo snobs. This I was the best Alfredo we have had in a VERY long time! I got extra sauce as I like mine a little more saucy. It was very flavorful which we love as many Alfredo's can be bland. I got a Ceaser salad and the bread was very fresh and soft. We are coming back to Wilmington over NYE and will be picking up Alfredo from here again! read more

Osteria Cicchetti - Alfredo, extra sauce - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Updated- May 2026- I read on Facebook that this restaurant is under new ownership. So I decided to go and try them out. So glad I did. The service was excellent and the food was great! So happy that they are back to being great again! I had the margarita pizza and it was way better than it ever was. My family and I will definitely be back! read more

Great place, very good food, and outstanding service. We have been traveling to Wilmington for several years but for some reason we never had dinner at Osteria Cicchetti. Strongly recommend for family dinner. read more

visited osteria cicchetti today for the first time. understand it is under new ownership and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. my wife is gluten free and the kitchen were very helpful and she had an excellent entree. when my wife has a good meal, it makes my food taste even better, so thank you to all the staff. will be back soon. read more

I've lived here for 21 years and never went to this restaurant. We absolutely loved it. It was our 42nd anniversary and wanted a great dinner. They delivered!! Dan the waiter was awesome and very knowledgeable and Attentive. I'm on Keto and didn't want the Carbs, So I order the Italian Salad and mussels in white wine sauce . Main entree was Veal Piccata on a bed of spinach!! Amazing! The chef understood very light breading and seasoning and he or she came through. I liked the area where we sat. All the way back in a corner away from other patrons and kitchen. The host or owner came over to ask if we liked everything and it was a nice gesture to ask. So overall a great experience and we will go back read more

Osteria Cicchetti - Italian Salad and Mussels - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Back on January 31st, Tony, friends and I dined at Osteria Cicchetti. It was the first time to Tony and me. Why did we wait so long!? We started with the caprese salad with fresh mozzarella burrata, thick sliced tomatoes with a pesto dressing. There was only one burrata; the other two were regular mozzarella. The menu should read, "fresh mozzarella and fresh burrata." Our two entrees were the linguini with clams in a white wine sauce; and the lamb ragu. My ragu was topped with ricotta. The pasta was cavatelli. The lamb was very tender Both were excellent!! Our friends shared a minestrone soup; and had the chicken parmesan and chicken piccata. They were very happy with their food. The bread that was served was fresh out of the oven. Service was very good here. The place was very noisy but we had arrived (with reservations) at prime time. Half way through our dinner, it quieted down. Over all, a delicious dinner. read more

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"A bottle of red, a bottle of whites It all depends upon your appetite I'll meet you any time you want In our Italian Restaurant" (Billy Joel) Osteria Cicchetti is a gorgeous high end Italian restaurant, and we had a wonderful dinner last night. The hostess and our server Emma were fantastic and really made us feel welcome. We started off with a complimentary bread basket which gave us time to contemplate their wonderful menu of salads, pizza, pasta, fish, meats, and risottos. We went with an Italian Salad ($10) of fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato, red onion, olive, roasted peppers, cucumber, and a pesto vinaigrette, and a Parma Pizza ($17) with mozzarella, arugula, tomato, and prosciutto. The salad was excellent and very refreshing. It was perfectly suited for two to share. The pizza resembled a flatbread divided into 8 slices, so it was also very shareable. If you like arugula, this pizza is for you because there was a lot of it. Our dinner ran $28.89 after tax and before tip. read more

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Chloe was our server and was wonderful explained & made some outstanding suggestions. It was my Godfathers 59th anniversary & they were very accommodating the food was spectacular. And Mariah was entertaining making us feel very welcome with the new management & ownership . Looking forward to the new Menu & lunch hours !!! read more

The "OC" used to be an institution of nice/casual dining in Wilmington. It had been a while since I'd been for dinner and was looking forward to going back. We had a large group and the service was fine but both my meal and my spouse's were lacking. The bread served as a starter was very good. I ordered the chicken piccata and my husband ordered the chicken parm. Both are dishes were fine, but the dishes were lacking flavor. My piccata was rather bland and didn't have the zing that usually accompanies the dish. There wasn't much of a lemon flavor and the capers were lacking. The dish was served with a side of steamed spinach which was good, but I was disappointed by my meal. We left both saying that based on all the restaurants in the area this would not be one that we'd return to. read more

The calamari, pizza and meatballs were so good and happy we have enough for the next day. Service was wonderful from the greeting all the way to leaving. Serena is a great asset. Great job O.C.! read more

My husband and i were looking for a new Italian restaurant and chose The OC. Incredibly glad we did. Im extremely particular and hard to please. I never leave reviews but considering how good the food was, I've decided to share our experience. I started with the Tomato Bruschetta which was fantastic. I followed that with the Lamb Ragu, phenomenal! We finished with the Tiramisu which was a delightful end to our meal. Oh and Ava our server was wonderful. read more

Service was great. Food was delicious. I love the pasta sauce. Our waitress, Sydni was great...very attentive. Will definitely be back. I would love to see ravioli on the menu. read more

My FAVORITE restaurant in Wilmington. Serena was an excellent waitress. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

We had a wonderful dinner tonight, with one of us having four cheese ravioli and the other having pasta bolognese. Bri, our server, was fantastic...attentive but not hovering, responsive, and friendly. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious and the portions were huge. We look forward to our leftovers tomorrow! read more

I was chased out like a criminal when I picked up my DoorDash today. Not sure why. I mean I look a little different? Sadly, this is how my short Solar trip to North Carolina went at several locations. I don't think they realized how humiliating that was as I returned in the thick storm to prove my innocence. You know some of us brown people are good people just trying to order to go food. Not the experience I was hoping for when I decided to order a tiramisu to go. I really wanted to come in here for an espresso martini tomorrow but I will pass. read more

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We had a wonderful experience and the food was delicious as always. Great atmosphere and ambiance and outstanding service. My family has been coming here for years and it is outstanding as usual. Kudos to the new owners for keeping the same Osteria we have always known and loved! read more

This place was great I thought. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were attentive and knowledgable. The ambiance was very laid back and relaxed which I really liked. The food was pretty damn good. I got their bolognese and it was a huge portion. I couldn't finish it all, but it was so good. Big chunks of meat and tons of pasta that was cooked just right. Highly recommend. It's not near downtown or the beach, but worth the drive. read more

Osteria Cicchetti - Pappardelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Really fantastic food.. the Caesar salad and Chicken Marsala over wilted spinach was so good. Fresh bread prior to the meal and a bottle of the house red rounded out our meal. The restaurant was not crowded on a Tuesday night for dinner, but we made reservations through their website to be sure. Jessie was our server and was attentive and friendly. We have dined here before but it has been a while. We forgot how much we like it here. Give it a try! read more

The food was mediocre at very best. Not very authentic Italian. I was Married to an Italian and lived in Italy. Would never go back. The restaurant is filthy. Just Look up at light fixtures and air vents as you walk in or out. Dust a hanging down. read more

BEWARE of FOOD POISONING - This restaurant is dirty, the food quality is poor, and it's honestly two steps below Olive Garden. Worst of all, I got food poisoning after eating here. Within hours, I was violently ill. Even while dining, I noticed the food didn't taste fresh, but I never expected it would make me sick. Later, I saw other reviews mentioning the same issue. When I called to report it, both the manager and owner immediately denied any responsibility. At first, they offered me a gift card, but when I went to pick it up, the manager claimed it wasn't available and promised to call me back. That call never came. Unprofessional, dishonest, and unacceptable. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Very nice restaurant. The service was impeccable. Our waiter made excellent suggestions. We spent several hours with apps, entrees and cocktails and never felt rushed. read more

Our experience was great! The food was delicious! The service was impeccable and our group of friends was able to enjoy a leisurely meal and we did not feel rushed even though we were there on a Friday evening. Started the evening by ordering a dean martini (highly recommended if you enjoy a good dirty martini) and the fried mozzarella (not pictured). Our waitress was super attentive, thank you to Anna Beth, she made our experience all the more enjoyable! Our Food was brought out in a timely fashion even though the restaurant was busy. It was all hot, fresh, and delicious! 10/10 recommend! read more

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penne alla vodka with chicken 9/10 chicken parm 9/10 bread and butter 9/10 service 10/10 food delivered very fast drinks were never empty bread pudding 5/10 ambience 9/10 spent $60 for two (excluding tip) read more

I made a same day reservation for 1 on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was fairly busy for a weekday, which I took as a good sign. I ordered a glass of house red and calamari to get started while I debated the menu. The calamari was definitely fresh and came with 2 dipping sauces to enjoy. I will say the menu offers a bit of everything from the classics to some creative options. I finally landed on the pork tenderloin served with spaetzle, crispy pancetta, veggies and a drizzle of chimichurri on top. It was beautifully presented and honestly, didn't disappoint. I can't believe I finished the whole thing! A colleague told me not to skip dessert here, so I ordered the croissant bread pudding. It was served with strawberries and bruleed banana slices and topped with caramel gelato. This was the perfect end to my meal. Final thoughts: Don't come here for the regular stuff you can order anywhere. Branch out and try something different and you might just be pleasantly surprised! The ambiance and atmosphere was great for a chill solo dinner but I saw plenty of dates and even a large birthday group here so all are welcome. There's outdoor seating around a little fountain if you want to dine al fresco. I will be back for the giant chocolate cake soon! read more

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Service was great and I loved the inside of the restaurant. The din lights and atmosphere add to the dining experience. I loved how open it is. Food was extraordinary read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here again and did not disappoint. The dining room is really nice and homey very relaxing to eat there. Food was great , we had a calamari appetizer and the calamari was cooker perfectly. I had the Lamb Ragu and it was delicious! The lamb was very tender and tasty and the sauce complimented it very well. My husband had the NY strip steak it came with potatoes and asparagus and the steak was cooked to perfection. Our waitress Charlie was very friendly, pleasant and attentive we will be dining there again. read more

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Excellent food and service We recommend the mushroom risotto, fried homemade mozzarella and the veal parmigiana. Loved everything. read more

No longer upscale. Ordered online, had vodka pasta with chicken. Paid extra for the order had no sauce and no chicken.

Great atmosphere, perfectly seasoned food and generous portions. Great menu -- everything you would expect in an Italian restaurant. There were 6 of us that ordered everything from pasta to pizza to lamb to salmon. Everyone loved it. Highly recommended! read more

TOTAL: $28.26 - Fettuccine Alfredo ‍SERVICE: Quick and friendly! Everything was ready when I arrived. They even packed me a little complimentary bread! FOOD: Truly incredible pasta. Flavorful and rich! The bread was nice and soft, as well. The only thing that would have made the meal better is a bit of olive oil with herbs to dip the bread in--and I made that myself! TRAVEL: ~25 mins. I was afraid the pasta wouldn't fare well after a bit of a drive, but all it needed was a little swirl to be back to its original, delicious state! Osteria Cicchetti is a great dinner date option--either out or at home! read more

Osteria Cicchetti - Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Excellent food and atmosphere. Not many good Italian restaurants in Wrightsville but this one is great. Homemade bread, Caesar salad was fantastic. Meat balls, linguine clam sauce, were great. read more

My husband and I actually came here tonight because we received very rude customer service from another restaurant nearby when we were calling for a reservation. The woman who answered the phone at Osteria Cicchetti was very pleasant to speak to and was able to get us a reservation for our preferred time. When we arrived, the girl at the host stand gave us a warm welcome. She quickly brought us to our table and gave us our menus. This restaurant has such a great selection--there is something for everyone. I ordered the pappardelle bolognese, while my husband ordered the apple goat cheese ravioli. We couldn't believe how tasty everything was! My husband actually finished everything on his plate (which he never does) and ate my leftovers as well! We also felt as though everything is reasonably priced for what you get. Our waitress was also very sweet and we received some of the best customer service we've seen in a long time. Everyone was so lovely and we will 100% be back very soon. read more

Our server Emma was perfect! It was my wife and I's anniversary and first time in town. Emma gave great recommendations and even helped us find a wine that paired to pair with our dishes. The food was good and came fast. Would recommend and return. read more