Casa Nonna — Restaurant in Wilmington

Casa Nonna at DE.CO is a fantastic addition to Wilmington’s dining scene! Located right inside the Hotel Du Pont, it’s a full-service Italian spot with a stylish but comfortable vibe. The space is gorgeous—wood-paneled ceilings, geometric tile floors, and an open kitchen where you can watch the magic happen. The bar area has a great vibe too.

The food is outstanding. We started with the Porchetta Rotolini—crispy, sesame-crusted rolls stuffed with porchetta, broccoli rabe, and provolone, served with this insanely good long hot cream sauce. Could’ve eaten a whole plate of just that. Baked Clams had a spicy ‘nduja kick and a rich, buttery leek sauce. Very flavorful. The Mozzarella Stick is not what you’d expect. It's huge, crispy, and topped with an eggplant parm mousse over a yellow tomato sauce. Next-level inventive.

For mains, the Mortadella Pizza was unique and delicious. They fry the dough before baking it, so it’s light and crispy, topped with creamy stracciatella, yellow tomatoes, and pistachio crumble. The Pork Osso Buco Piccata was insane. Melt-in-your-mouth tender with a bright, piccata sauce—definitely worth ordering.

Finished with Tiramisu and Panna Cotta—both excellent. The tiramisu was classic and perfectly done, and the panna cotta had a citrusy, white chocolate twist with dark cherries that balanced everything out.

Service was friendly and attentive, and with happy hour from 4-7 PM, it's a great spot for drinks and small plates, too.

We wanted to try the pasta and a few more things, so looking forward to going back.

Highly recommend if you’re in Wilmington or staying at...

I had the pleasure of visiting Casa Nonna for the first time yesterday, and it certainly lived up to my expectations! As a regular at Bardea, I’ve come to expect top-notch service and unique, delicious dishes—and Casa Nonna did not disappoint.

Our server, Amaunte, was excellent. He was incredibly personable and made our dining experience feel special from start to finish. My husband tried the mozzarella stick paired with eggplant parm mousse, and said it's one of the best he’s ever had. He also enjoyed the branzino, which was served in a split style—easy to eat and full of flavor.

I opted for the spaghetti, which was delicious, complemented perfectly by fresh basil. The drinks from the bar were equally impressive, making the meal even more enjoyable.

A highlight was the cozy ambiance—like being invited into an Italian Nonna’s home for dinner. To top it all off, we received a thoughtful note from our server, Amaunte thanking us for our visit, which was such a nice personal touch. I’m already looking forward to my next visit, especially to try the chicken parm appetizer, served pizza-style.

All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and I can’t...

Had a great dinner at Casa Noona. Located inside the Deco Food Hall, it’s a full service restaurant with its own bar, which gives it a unique vibe within the space. We started with two glasses of the Lockhart Cabernet and an espresso martini all great choices to kick off the night.

The mozzarella stick with eggplant parm mousse was super creative, and the “Corn” pizza, with its mix of ingredients, was packed with flavor and definitely a standout. We finished off with the tiramisu and a Meloncello cooler, both of which hit the spot.

Our waitress Veronica was amazing super friendly, gave great recommendations, and made the whole experience even better. The staff were really attentive and explained each dish in detail, which made it feel extra thoughtful. Drinks and food came out at a nice pace too.

We also got to meet the manager Gabe, who shared the story behind the restaurant and some of the recipes. It was a really nice personal touch. The vibe of the place was fun and welcoming, and everything from the service to the food was spot on. I’ll...