Osteria Cicchetti - Wilmington

My husband took me here for my birthday and our wedding anniversary (9/2/22). The service was great, the food was delicious and you get a good sized portion with enough to take home. The meatball was a little smaller than a softball, but much tastier according to my hubby. We definitely got our money’s worth. To me, the “piece de resistance” was the wine. I could feel several sins coming on it tasted so good! Will definitely be back.

We stopped in around 4:30 for an early dinner after a movie at Mayfaire. We were seated immediately. We got a carafe of water and bread. We ordered cocktails, calamari, mussels in white wine sauce, Ceasar salads, and for entrees the scallop risotto, butternut squash ravioli, and lamb ragu. Everything was tasty, however the lamb dish wasn't hot, it was warm and the other two were streaming hot. The calamari and marinara was very good, crispy and flavorful. The mussels were outstanding, the white wine sauce was so good we dipped bread in it. The squash ravioli tasted amazing, bursting with flavor. Scallops were well cooked and the risotto creamy. The ragu was alright, not great but not bad. The service was great, our server was attentive and gracious. Food runners brought the plates out and we were promptly checked on so we had no complaints. It's pretty dimly lit great ambiance, but makes for less than great food photography.

Artwork on a plate tonight, as we dine on the Mahi-mahi with a srumpy mixture of olives, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese! The surroundings made us like a trip to Italy! Could be a beautiful place for a romantic dinner!!

We stayed here on a whim for other reviews. That was the best Calamari I ever had. The linguini with mussels was good, but the lasagna was an 11 out of 10. We tried to get a table for Saturday, but no reservations were available. Make your reservations early, it is worth a visit. The lasagna disappeared before I got a picture.

Well prepared Italian classics in a cozy, family atmosphere. Highlights were the Lasagne, Linguine with mussels and the beet salad. recommend reservations.