ANTONIO'S PIZZA AND PASTA
Antonio's Pizza and Pasta, simply known as Antonio's, is anything but simple. From scrumptious appetizers to signature pizza to some of the best traditional Italian pasta dishes in town, it's the perfect place to enjoy a cozy dinner for two or bring the whole family in for pizza and fun. Offering beer and wine at their Monkey Junction and Porter's Neck location and live music Friday and Saturday nights with all ABC permits at their Leland location, Antonio's has thought of everything for you to enjoy your dining experience with them. Monkey Junction across from Super Wal-Mart off South College Road (910) 792-0000, Porter's Neck Shopping Center next to Kiva Grill off Market Street (910) 686-7774, Cross Creek Commons across from Magnolia Greens (910) 383-0033.
CAFE BASIL ITALIAN GRILL
The DiNapoli family—Vinny, Nick, Sandra, and Father Frank—bring real, home-style Italian cooking to Wilmington, serving everything you remember from back home, up North. The menu is built from scratch by Vinny, culinary trained and raised on Long Island. He knows how to do it, plating mammoth portions of chicken and veal parmesan over linguini, fresh garlic and oil, homemade sauces, and nightly specials, ranging from seafood pasta to stuffed peppers! Fresh olive oil and personal touch is their staple—and they’re open for lunch! Stop by and get your fix of New York Style Heroes, like Italian roast beef, meatball and eggplant parm, and all for under $7! Look, we all know why most “Italian” restaurants fill our faces with tons of bread sticks, pizza and phony accents. They just don’t know what home cooking really is! If you’re craving Italian like the Italian you remember, this is the place. Located at 6309 Market Street, just one mile north of College Road bypass, less then 10 minutes from the Beach and downtown, so pay them a visit. (910) 791-9335. Open Tues-Thurs 11:30 to 9:00; Friday 11:30 to 10:00; Saturday 4:00 to 10:00; Sunday 4:00 to 8:30. Smoke-free; reservations welcome!
EDDIE ROMANELLI
A marvel of architecture with an open display kitchen that adds to the stunning ambiance of the dining room. Eddie Romanelli's offers lunch (Oleander Dr), dinner and late night menu (Oleaner Dr). The diverse menu is casual American with Italian influences, featuring favorites such as 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak, Stuffed Pork Chop, Mama Romanelli's Lasagna, Shrimp and Crabmeat Cannelloni, unique California-style pizza and more. RomanellisRestaurant.com. 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. 910.799.7000 and 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. 910.383.1885
SLICE OF LIFE
"Slice" has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted "Best Pizza" and "Best Late Night Eatery." Stop by for lunch dinner, or a late-night treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits. 122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington. 251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff rd., next to PT's! 910-256-2229
