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Bardea Food & Drink, Wilmington, DE

Bardea Food & Drink

4.8
4.8
2395 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Bardea, pronounced: bar-DAY-ah, is the Italian term for "the goddess of food and drink." The stunning, 120-seat restaurant utilizes ingredients from local Delaware Valley farms and purveyors, and features modern interpretations of traditional Italian and Mediterranean dishes. In 2019, Bardea Food & Drink received a semifinalist nomination in the James Beard Foundation's "Best New Restaurant" category.
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambience

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Hot spot

  • Delaware

    Lively

  • Delaware

    Italian

  • Delaware

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington offers a tantalizing menu with standout dishes like "crab bruschetta" and "ricotta gnocchi," perfect for adventurous eaters. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious, inventive food." The ambiance is lively, though often "very loud," making it ideal for special occasions rather than intimate dinners.

2,395 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here several times and the food is always delicious and innovative. The servers are always professional and we never have to wait long to be served. The restaurant is small and they pack a lot of people in there, so it is loud. However, the environment is lively and has a NYC vibe to it. Fun place to celebrate an event.

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  2. Bree

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a great meal with some dishes that were really good and satisfying, but with some flaws. Service staff was very nice. Would have liked a bit better timed coursing on our shared plates. They brought everything out at once so some of our food had cooled by the time we got to it.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! We go every weekend! Recommend it over and over again

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  4. Chris

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good including taste and unique presentation. Service was good (not great). One disappointment was Bardea was out of crab tacos at 6pm Saturday night. No fault of wait service but poor food planning. My date was very much looking forward for this dish. You missed on this one Bardea.

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  5. Rob VIP

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavor of everything they make is always great . My wife and I look for something new every time we eat at Bardea and are never disappointed

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  6. Michelle

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Super tight seating. Service great!

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  7. SONDARIN

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bardea is my favorite restaurant. I love how they explain the ingredients and how the chef cooks the food. Everything is always delicious, even the drinks. I always receive the best customer service which is another reason I always come back.

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  8. AmandaH

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved it! Every bite was absolutely delicious! We went with 6 people and shared 9 different dishes.

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  9. John VIP

    Baltimore5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food, drinks and service were all very Excellent. Everything was prepared and executed perfectly that we tried. But it is very cramped, tables are right on top on of each other, waitstaff have no choice but to brush by you in certain areas. It was also very loud (it was quite busy, but I’ve been to plenty of places that aren’t very loud when busy) you had to all but yell to hear the other people at your table. And the lights are kept very dim during dinner service. We could see fine, but every person in there over 50 had their phones out with the flashlight on waving it around to see their menu like they were at a Neil Diamond concert or something, so be ready for that. Granted, we went on a Friday evening. We would definitely go back, however probably only on a slower night like a Tuesday. We love the food, beverages and service, but it was way too cramped and loud, especially for an expensive place, on the weekend. If you don’t mind those things, you’ll love it anytime you go.

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  10. Maria

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, desserts my favorites !! Make sure you don’t skip them

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FAQs

Bardea Food & Drink offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 426-2069.

Bardea Food & Drink is rated 4.8 stars by 2395 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Bardea Food & Drink

620 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Antimo DiMeo
  • Delivery & takeout
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