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The House of William & Merry, Hockessin, DE

The House of William & Merry

4.9
4.9
2318 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 234-2255
  • Website
    http://www.williamandmerry.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    William Hoffman
  • Location
    1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
  • Neighbourhood
    Hockessin
  • Cross Street
    Valley Road
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available at Swift Park if the lot is full.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambience

  • Delaware

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House of William & Merry offers an exceptional dining experience with "top notch" service, ambiance, and food. Their menu boasts "delicious, creative" dishes that leave guests eager to return. Standout items include the "duck wings" and "house Syrah wine." Guests praise the restaurant as "the best in DE" and a "hidden gem."

2,318 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW! Can’t wait to go back! I knew from the incredible reviews we wouldn’t be disappointed, but it still exceeded our expectations. The wine, food and service were all top notch. Wouldn’t have changed anything from our experience. We even got the chance to meet one of the owners on our way out. William was very friendly and passionate about the restaurant. We just found our new favorite local restaurant!

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  2. Lois

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Lovely waiter named Eric. We had our almost 2year old grandson. They were so accommodating. High chair. Made him a wonderful grilled cheese. Made my vegetarian husband a pasta dish. The pork chops, fish, pate were all spectacular. Other diners were kind to our grandson. The entire evening was perfect. In a world gone haywire, it was such a welcome respite: good food, civilized people, comfortable surroundings.

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  3. Mark

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food and Presentation exceeded our expectations! Our server, Chet was knowledgeable, engaging and excellent. This was our 1st time and my wife and I are already planning on coming back.

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  4. Kayla

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent valentines dinner at the house of William and merry! Our server was awesome in his recommendations and was not overbearing in checking in on us often. We tried their house Syrah wine, which was excellent, and HIGHLY recommend the duck wings as an appetizer. will be going back!

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  5. Michael

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal (as always!). Everything is top notch--service, ambiance, and most importantly, the food itself. Not cheap but you get exactly what you pay for. Try it and you won't be let down.

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  6. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here frequently and it never disappoints! Drinks are delicious,food is fabulous & the service is superb.

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  7. Richard

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful presentation, quality and creativity of all dishes. The foie gras appetizer was an unexpected gem. Both of our entrees, duck breast and rockfish, were plated with care and visually appealing. The flavor of both dishes was noteworthy with complex flavors that did not detract from the base of the dish. Each protein was perfectly cooked. For dessert, don't miss the "Tuxedo", a decadent whirlwind of both flavor and textures.

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  8. Kevin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service again. Always something new and interesting. Highly recommend.

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  9. Bryan

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant. No caveats like “in town, or in Delaware.” It is our favorite. Period.

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  10. carrie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    William and Merry and the wait staff ALWAYS provide a wonderful experience. The food is wonderful and the staff are so friendly and accommodating. It is one of our favorite restaurants as it never disappoints. We will continue to dine with them as long as they remain open to us!

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The House of William & Merry is rated 4.9 stars by 2318 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The House of William & Merry

1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Valley Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Hockessin
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available at Swift Park if the lot is full.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    William Hoffman
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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