I called and made a reservation during a recent August night on a Monday. When we arrived the restaurant was not crowded at all.We were promptly seated but did not see a server for 10-15 minutes. When someone finally came to take our drink order-water and wine-it was another 20 minutes before the drinks were served. The other server/manager noticed us getting anxious but assured us that our drinks were being made . Really?! Glasses of water & wine? Our food order was finally taken after a good 30+ minutes. After placing the order she came back to our table to tell me I had to order something else. The food we ordered tasted fine but my dish was not what I ordered. I ordered Chicken Marsala that had no taste of Marsala wine. We weren't the only ones with horrible service that night. The table behind us had one person who didn't even receive a meal. Shame on you Villa Sorrento! read more

Wonderful restaurant and I really enjoy the food here. Nothing fancy by decor standards but you know what your going to get. Started with steamed clams and then got a veal dish....Overall everyone was pretty happy with the entrees ...a couple of misses on appetizers (the bruschetta I would avoid). We will be back soon. read more

Villa Sorrento - Wine with dinner - Italian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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Excellent service. Wonderful portions and consistently good food. The chicken parm is flavorful and enough for 2 days.

We were greeted at the front door and warmly welcomed. The server, Jen, was right at our table with menus, water and fresh warm homemade bread soon followed. The food was fabulous. Authentic delicious Italian food and plenty of it. Finally, we were treated to Mara's beautiful voice as she sang O Solo Mio. This place is a treasure!​ read more

The food I had was delicious. The service included the server being very kind and consistent. I felt bad because we were the only people in the building for such a wonderful place, and the ambiance included organized knives and forks! read more

My family and I have enjoyed dinners and an occasional luncheon at Villa Sorrento for more than 12 years. Coming from NY, we found it very difficult to find an Italian restaurant that we liked. The first time we went into Villa Sorrento, we knew that we found an excellent Italian restaurant. All of the Italian favorites are all here!! Pasta dishes, fresh seafood, tender veal, flavorful chicken dishes, chops and steaks. The service is always excellent, the owner, Mara has a beautiful voice & if you're lucky, she'll break into song for you!!! It adds to the experience. If you have room for desert, treat yourself!!! In all of this time, we have never been disappointed and look forward to our next delicious, authentic meal there. Don't judge a book by its cover as the location is off of Rte. 1 and in a strip mall. As soon as you enter, you know you are in a really special place. read more

Ordered take out for 2. We ordered a Caesar salad, the clam & shrimp linguine and the lasagna al forno. The staff was very friendly and it was easy to order. The meal was ready for pick up in about 25 min. Upon arriving home the food was still quite hot. My mom enjoyed the linguine. The lasagna had good flavor, but way too much meat, and no ricotta. Definitely would've been a better dish with ricotta added. The salad was just ok. The dressing was not traditional Caesar dressing. It was just ok. The place looked small, but the music was nice and the staff was very friendly! read more

Great food and service. I have been going there for many years. Food is great and reasonably priced. The owner from time to time will favor you with an authentic Italian song! read more

ONCE the one couple sharing a pizza left, our table for four was the only one in the restaurant. The decor is tired and definitely needs a refresh. The owner was pleasant but was not that attentive and our server gave the impression she would rather be anywhere else. The Caesar dressing was obviously bottled and cloyingly sweet and lemony. Store bought croutons. Never opened the bread basket because it came with diner butter packets. Entrees arrived and no one was impressed. Tasted OK. The first few years it was open we enjoyed it often. It is now a shadow of its former self. read more

We really wanted to like this restaurant. Having lived in the Lewes area we are always looking for a small family run restaurant that isn't part of a bigger chain. We went and ordered 2 basic things any Italian restaurant should be able to make well. Lasagna and Chicken Parm. We also ordered Minestrone soup. The soup was barely pink it was so watery. The lasagna was like one big noodle with a mound of burnt meat in the center, no ricotta cheese. The noodle was wrapped around the meat with little sauce. The chicken parm tasted like a frozen chicken cutlet, deep fried. A bit of watery sauce. Topped with a square edged piece of cheese, like a Kraft single. The salad was very nice. But sadly we won't be back, nor can we recommend to friends and neighbors. We are disappointed at best. read more

Villa Sorrento - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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A step above Olive Garden for authentic Italian cuisine. At Olive Garden the ambience is clean and comfortable. Villa Sorrento needs to stop putting band aids on their aging seating. I wasn't impressed with the ratty looking rug that covers the eating area. The dishes we ordered were smothered with sauce as seen in the photos. The sauce was tasty but overwhelming for a dish of pasta. I get the feeling that this restaurant survives by its take out orders. This restaurant has lots of potential... they need to up their game and do a total makeover. read more

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We have lived in Lewes for five years and this was our first visit to Villa Sorrento, but not our last. We dined with another couple, arrived for our 6pm Friday reservation and were seated promptly. Drink orders were taken and warm bread was served shortly thereafter. We all shared the chopped antipasto salad, which was excellent. Two of us ordered specials (one seafood, one pasta dish) while two ordered veal dishes off the extensive menu. All dishes were well prepared and served piping hot. Portions were generous and we all ended up bringing food home. Service was attentive. We all enjoyed our dining experience. Ambiance is what one would expect from a local Italian restaurant in a strip center. Repairing the torn/patched vinyl seating would be a big improvement at minimal cost. read more

Had dinner there for the first time had Fried Calamari for appetizer very nice, Pizza was good but not great, very close to home and staff was very nice. I will try it again and have a pasta dish. read more

We were greeted upon both arrival and leaving. Service was prompt. Atmosphere was so-so. Food was okay but nothing spectacular. I say this because my husband's late wife was Italian and a terrific cook, so he knew what good Italian cooking should be. read more

My wife and I dine here fairly regularly. We have tried most of the Italian restaurants in the area and this is certainly one of the best. Very authentic dishes, like an Italian grandma would make. And Mara is such a sweetheart. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel welcome. Highly recommended! read more

A hidden gem with exquisite authentic Italian food. The service is impeccable. And the owner may surprise you with some Italian opera

Horrible pizza. We got the plain cheese pizza. It was like chewing on thick dry dense bready bland cardboard with a paper thin layer of sauce and barely any cheese, Just to clarify, it's completely devoid of flavor and has a very thick tough texture. You'd do better - much better - with any frozen pizza, like Ellios. Yea. It's that bad. We were staying in a hotel across the street, so its only redeeming quality was that it was conveniently located, but if we knew it was this awful we would've driven anywhere else. Unfortunately, and surprisingly, despite so many folks from NY and NJ in Lewes and Rehoboth, the pizza choices are almost nonexistent. read more

Villa Sorrento - a pizza in a box - Italian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Waited 15 mins for menus and waitress at a nearly empty restaurabt on a Friday night. Drinks watered down. Service terrible. Had dried out chicken piccata with salty spinach for $27. Tons of better options in the area. They seem to have given up. Would be suprised if it stays open much longer read more

Really kind staff. But the food was subpar for the price. The Alfredo tasted like butter. The spaghetti had burnt garlic and so much sauce that all of the noodles were mixed into, it tasted like $7 spaghetti from a pizza shop. Dry flavorless bread, would probably choke without the butter. Small portions. Significantly overpriced for the quality & quantity of the food acquired. But the serving staff was kind and professional. read more

Villa Sorrento - Spaghetti and dry bread - Italian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Food delicious Service was fantastic!!! I had manicotti and it was superb!!! Ambiance was great with perfect Italian music that I grew up on!! read more

I'd rather eat rats before I have another meal there. the soup was extremely spicy and watered down. it's obvious they added so much pepper to make up for the watered down minnestrone. the chicken parm was disgusting. as a first generation Italian American how could they serve such garbage?. first of all you bread and fry the chicken then add to pan the sauces and cheeses and bake. the chicken wasn't prepared properly. the tables felt sticky. the place wreaks of filth. The only descent Italian restaurant in my opinion is Touch of Italy. They make a good pizza And their sauce and pastas are also good. Though their chicken parm leaves something to be desired as well as it's so flat and reheated that it's dry and they don't even use mozzarella . read more

Amazing, extremely good food. Loved it and will be back. Each trip to Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, my family and I will make sure to stop here.

This place deserves more stars then I'm seeing here. The food is excellent her and service is too. read more

Nothing but old people. Lighting was dim and dingy. It was understaffed and the food was only okay. I wouldn't dare bring up the bill. Choose Olive Garden and get a better experience and a shorter bill. read more

Was trying to find a classic Italian spot in Lewes/Rehoboth area to eat at with my family. It's easier when Italian places stick to authentic ways of making their menu items instead of going out of their way to be different (ex; making marinara sauce with dairy, adding eggs and milk to bread/crust). Luckily we found this place, all the other places had that issue. The reason this is such a problem for me is because I am vegan, when eating Italian I mainly have to stick to marinara/tomato/wheat dishes lol. After calling and finding out the marinara was vegan as well as the pasta and bean soup we came here! Service was definitely on the slower side but it's a small establishment which seems family run, they were understaffed and stressed dealing with indecent customers and larger parties of older people so we cut them slack. So although it took 30 mins to bring us drinks and bread, and an additional 40 to bring us our main courses, the appetizers and salads were enough to keep us from getting too bothered. They were nice enough to allow me to customize some menu items. Bruschetta with the mozz removed, not the best bruschetta I have ever had so I now understand why they usually include mozzarella. The bread they used just wasn't bruschetta standard bread lol, it was more softer-deli style Italian bread. The soup was good, tomato taste was very strong but I like that, wish there were maybe a few more beans though! The Mariana sauce was good, classic marinara sauce - not too oily like some other places! Spaghetti was slightly over cooked if you ask me but the broccoli was up to par :) Also our salads were fine, I'm not a huge fan of iceberg lettuce, would be nice to see an option for romaine or spinach. My mom enjoyed her chicken and artichokes, my dad enjoyed his gnocchi! Nice place :) read more

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Great local Italian restaurant. The food is authentic and the atmosphere is down home Italian. This has become one if my wife's and I favorite places to eat in the Rebobeth area. Highly recommend it. read more

Atmosphere is absolutely fabulous. Place is just the right size. Mara the owner works right along with her staff and She will sing for you. She has an absolutely wonderful voice. Food is suburb, service excellent. Wonderful evening. read more

Mara and Ryan just light the place up!! Our food was amazing!! My daughter who rarely finishes anything ate her entire spaghetti!! Thank you for showing us a wonderful evening! read more

One of my favorites for Italian in Lewes. Eggplant was done just right and large servings. Spaghetti was also very good. The ambiance was very Italian cafe themed and service was good. Family owned and operated. If you're lucky maybe you will be serenaded by the hostess that from time to time gives diners a treat. read more

Food is delicious. Gracious staff, excellent service. I read some of the negative reviews and thought we are living thru Covid, do these negative people not know how hard hit the restaurant industry has been, loss of income, loss of staff. Of course the owner may have been rude at times, I wonder how those people would do under similar stress The food is very good - go! By the way, yelp does not have the correct days open because I am here on a Saturday and yelp says they are closed. read more

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One star for fitting us in when they were booked for the night, much appreciated! One star for the host singing! She had a gorgeous voice and that was a great surprise. The positives end there. Food was average. Service was not good. We were walked past MANY times and were not acknowledged. We will be trying a different Italian restaurant next time we are in town! read more

We had a great dinner tonite. The owner comes to your table and even sings. What a wonderful quaint place for amazing itlalian food. We will definitely be back. read more

Lasagna was terrible! Mediocre wine list. This restaurant not worthy of the price it charges. Would have given one star, but gave two stars for the egg plant rotini! read more

The food was spectacular and generous! Fairly easy to get a reset for a large party, and a comfortable atmosphere.

Previously had their pizza a few times. I ordered one last night & it was the worst pizza I have ever eaten. The dough wasn't cooked all the way through, the mozzarella cheese couldn't have been mozzarella. It was lumps of white stuff & had absolutely no taste to it. It should have been a warning sign that only 2 people were inside dining at dinner time. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant service and delicious food. The sautéed calamari appetizer, veal Marsala and eggplant parmigiana were excellent. This was our first time there and we'll definitely go back! John F. read more

Don't go here. Receptionist/Owner was rude. Food was subpar. Worst meal I've ever had at a restaurant.

omg this place is AMAZING! I got the tortellini sophia lauren (with no meat bc i'm vegetarian) and tiramisu for dessert. Some of the best pasta I've had and I used to live in Italy! Owners and servers made me feel at home. read more

First time here last Sunday night. party of 4. seated immediately by friendly hostess. waiter was also a nice kid and very friendly and attentive. all four entrees came out hot and delicious chicken piccata chicken parm chicken marsala nice portions cozy atmosphere good value friendly and of coursse much friendlier than that "other" italian place in rehoboth we will definitely be back. read more

Love the food and yes you may have to wait as they are short staffed as everyone. Have patience. I usually get the chicken francese or picatta. Delicious and it is served with a small side of spaghetti and marina. You also chose between a house salad or soup. read more