Bardea Food & Drink

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Italian Small Plates on North Market Street

Bardea Food & Drink sits at 620 N. Market St. in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, offering an Italian-driven small-plates experience that has earned the restaurant a place among the region's most recognized dining destinations. In 2023, Wine Spectator honored Bardea with its Award of Excellence — a mark of distinction that reflects the care put into the restaurant's wine program alongside its food.

Part of a Growing Wilmington Table

Bardea Food & Drink is one branch of the broader Bardea family of concepts, a group that has quietly made Wilmington a more serious dining city. The small-plates format encourages sharing and exploration, pairing well with an Italian-leaning menu designed for an unhurried dinner.

A Reason to Visit Wilmington

For anyone looking for Italian cuisine done with intention — and a wine list vetted by one of the industry's most rigorous guides — Bardea Food & Drink makes a compelling case for an evening in Wilmington. The combination of a thoughtful small-plates approach and recognized wine curation puts it firmly on the map for mid-Atlantic diners.