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Caffe Gelato, Newark, DE

Caffe Gelato

4.4
4.4
1852 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
Relaxed atmosphere, vibrant bar, good wine cellar (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), great food, delicious house-crafted gelato and house-crafted pasta. Guests may request a semi-circle booth for parties up to 8 (Max capacity is reduced due to pandemic restrictions), or a nice table. Outdoor seating is available and large groups may request a private room.
Caffe Gelato celebrates its 17-year anniversary. For lunch, look forward to trying our pressed panini on fresh baked sea-salt and rosemary foccacia, the featured salads, or a house crafted pasta. At dinner try the Daily Salmon, Center-Cut Filet Mignon, or any of our 6 House Crafted Pasta dishes. Weekend Brunches feature omelets, crepes, poached eggs, and Creme Brulee French Toast. Favorite gelato flavors are Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut), Crème Brûlée Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 738-5811
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeovanny Valle
  • Catering
    Lunches delivered to your office for $12 per person. Choose any salad, any pasta or sandwiches, and your favorite gelato. We deliver for small and large groups. Dinners delivered starting at $15 per person. <br />Caffe Gelato also offers full-service catering with passed hors d'oeuvres, buffet, or table-side service, hand crafted desserts -- including decadent chocolate truffles -- and professionally trained bar tenders. Please call Ryan directly at 302-420-6301 or 302-533-0201.
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve one of our private rooms for your next party, celebration or work-related function.Request private "Cellar" room for parties up to 12. Request private "Library" room for meetings or parties up to 30. The library has multimedia projector and a drop-down screen. Request a table in the private "Wine" room for a party of up to 8.Request semi-private "New Dining" room for groups of up to 60.Reserve "Both Main Dining" rooms for a party of 150 people or more. Host a cocktail reception in the Gelato Lounge.
  • Neighbourhood
    Newark
  • Cross Street
    Academy
  • Parking details
    Use driveway next to restaurant and park in the lot out back. Meter parking also available on Main St. in Newark.
  • Entertainment
    Special wine dinners monthly with guests from the wineries and speakers.Please check our site for details http://caffegelato.net/reservations/special-dinner-events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Hot spot

  • Delaware

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Gelato charms guests with its "fantastic" food and "very good" service, making it a beloved spot in Newark. While some dishes have room for improvement, the attentive staff like Tori and Karen ensure a "pleasant" dining experience. Ideal for brunch with "bottomless mimosas" or a memorable date night.

1,852 Reviews
  1. Kristie

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were welcomed the minute we came in the door. Everyone was friendly and accommodated my request for a table change ( I wanted near the front). Our waiter was attentive. The chef’s specials were delicious. I had scallops and a squash risotto. My husband had fresh seafood and vegetable pasta. Both portions were generous. The wine selections were excellent. We will definitely go back again.

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  2. Heather

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional! Our food was outstanding and unique. It was evident that great care and thought went into its preparation and presentation. The restaurant had a lively vibe and was buzzing! Our gelato at the end complimented our dinner nicely. We will go back and tell others about this restaurant!

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  3. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had amazing gluten free French onion soup and the chocolate care and gelato were amazing. However, the amazing food was thrown off. We had 2 entrees both with gluten free pasta. It was just gluten free barilla, that we were charged extra for. That is low quality pasta for a nice resultant and to be charged extra was very frustrating. The pasta was well over cooked so it fell apart, and the sauce was way too watery. Was really excited for a nice restaurant, but disappointed. For 125 dollars for a college student I really expected more, would love to come back but not with this price and experience. Would recommend Rummo gluten free pasta for a nice Italian restaurant, and for someone with celiac, getting charged extra for pasta substitution is beyond frustrating as the pasta is less than 3 dollars a box retail… if you’re gonna charge for it then let us know. But easier solution, don’t.

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  4. John

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars at Caffe Gelatto because the food, service, and drinks are great. It was this time as well except for two changes in the menu. The gnocchi has been removed from the menu and the menu for salmon has been changed in the way it is cooked and added salsa topping. The salmon was not enjoyed at all. Change it back please.

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  5. alison

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always out meal was fabulous. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive.

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  6. Matthew

    VIP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wife and I used to love this when we lived at compass at the grove - however food has changed and not for the better! Wife got short rib tortellini and it was not short ribs - it was beef - but they were slices of like pot roast - very sad. I got the ravioli special - and there was nothing special about it! Not sure where the roasted vegetables were cause I really couldn’t find them! I got 6 cheese raviolis with a red pepper blush sauce with 2 stale breadsticks for $30 - wont be making the drive here anymore - so sad. All of above explains why place was not packed like it used to be on a Saturday night.

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  7. Jeff

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the portions were just right! There was a “substitute” bartender so the drink service was slow. Our waitress, Alex, did a great job and was friendly and engaging!

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  8. Kristi

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The cheese board was fantastic! It was very noisy in the back with constant clanging of dishes. Very difficult to hear conversation.

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  9. Miray

    Philadelphia

    262 reviews

    4.0

    262 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stick to pasta and gelato. We are regulars. We tried the paella and the seafood crepe. Neither of us would order again. Apparently Saturday brunch is bottomless mimosas which we did not notice on the menu, it became apparent with the many progressively loud college students with little to eat.

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  10. Detria

    VIP

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They gave our outdoor table to someone with no reservation. They weren't watching and people were just sitting. And it was my husbands birthday.

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FAQs

Caffe Gelato does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Caffe Gelato also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 738-5811.

Caffe Gelato is rated 4.4 stars by 1852 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Gelato

90 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Academy
  • Neighbourhood
    Newark
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Use driveway next to restaurant and park in the lot out back. Meter parking also available on Main St. in Newark.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeovanny Valle
  • Entertainment
    Special wine dinners monthly with guests from the wineries and speakers.Please check our site for details http://caffegelato.net/reservations/special-dinner-events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (302) 738-5811
  • Catering
    Lunches delivered to your office for $12 per person. Choose any salad, any pasta or sandwiches, and your favorite gelato. We deliver for small and large groups. Dinners delivered starting at $15 per person. <br />Caffe Gelato also offers full-service catering with passed hors d'oeuvres, buffet, or table-side service, hand crafted desserts -- including decadent chocolate truffles -- and professionally trained bar tenders. Please call Ryan directly at 302-420-6301 or 302-533-0201.
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve one of our private rooms for your next party, celebration or work-related function.Request private "Cellar" room for parties up to 12. Request private "Library" room for meetings or parties up to 30. The library has multimedia projector and a drop-down screen. Request a table in the private "Wine" room for a party of up to 8.Request semi-private "New Dining" room for groups of up to 60.Reserve "Both Main Dining" rooms for a party of 150 people or more. Host a cocktail reception in the Gelato Lounge.
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