According to The Takeout, the website’s team consulted local and national media and press to determine its selections. It supplemented this information with online customer reviews and industry judges, such as the Michelin Guide and the James Beard Foundation. Editors considered several factors in their evaluations, including restaurant size, vibe, and menu offerings.
Below are The Takeout’s picks for the best dining establishments in Delaware and New Jersey.
Delaware
Scalessa’s My Way Old School Italian Kitchen may be a mouthful to say, but your mouth will appreciate the hearty Italian fare prepared by this cozy dining establishment. Guests rave about the eggplant Parmigiana. Other options include the veal Parmigiana and the meatball and Sunday gravy Parmigiana. The restaurant’s pork and sausage meatballs, even featured in salads, are also legendary. | 1836 N. Lincoln St., Wilmington | 302-656-1362
New Jersey
Chef Vola’s is tucked away inside a private residence within a residential Atlantic City neighborhood. When you come for dinner, you’ll be treated like a guest. Chef Vola’s is a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Service and a winner in the America’s Classics category. This BYOB restaurant serves the most delicious veal chop Parmigiana you’ve ever tasted. | 111 S. Albion Place, Atlantic City | 609-345-2022
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