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“This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the area. The food and the atmosphere are fantastic and the service is great. They also make a homemade limoncello that is a perfect ending to a perfect meal. If you haven't tried this place, go now, if you have been there, then you already know what I'm talking about.” ~ Jason M. Spark Magazine
“Earth, air, fire, water- it's all at Soffritto Italian Grill. The restaurant scores big points for the stone hearth and fireplace and towering waterfall alone. But all the beef, veal, chicken and seafood classics are offered, as well as fun pastas such as ravioli in pesto. Trust us: You'll feel like you're dining a world away from Newark.” ~ Delaware Today Magazine
"I just wanted to drop another note about the outstanding dinners my husband and I have had recently. Last evening was our third visit to your restaurant and it was just as perfect as the first two. Enkhzaya was our server the last two visits and did an EXCELLENT job! She was very attentive and frequently checked back on the quality of our food and to see if we needed anything. The restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is wonderful. And the food...I can't say enough about the delicious food. We have had perfect meals at all of our visits and the desserts at the end were just spectacular. We are so glad we found your restaurant and plan on returning often when we have opportunities to dine out. I have recommended your restaurant to several friends. Please keep up the wonderful work!" ~ Angelica M. Charlestown, MD
“I LOVE your food and I LOVE your olive oil ! I come in just to buy the extra virgin olive oil for my home cooking! It is the best olive oil I have ever had. Honestly! I use it in my salads with a big squeeze of fresh lemon juice and it is so refreshing. I would expect to pay a lot more for such an excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is so light and delicate and I actually can taste the olives. I treat myself to bread with some oil at home and use it in ALL my cooking. (My food isn't as luscious as Soffritto's though!) Thanks for selling this great product. I give it as gifts and always get great remarks back on it.” ~ Nancy C. Newark, DE
“Last evening , my husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at your restaurant. My husband had the veal special and he said it was out of this world. I decided to go with my favorite Linguini with a white clam sauce. I asked our server, Laura, if she could ask the chef to make mine spicy with some extra garlic or red pepper. I forgot to tell her red pepper flakes and not red pepper strips of the vegetable, but she must have understood me. My dish arrived just the way I wanted. The chef did a great job. He or she made this dish sparkle. It made my tongue tingle and I ate every bit and even used some bread to sop up the last of the juice. Usually when I eat out I eat half of my food and bring the rest home but last night I ate the whole thing. It was that good. You have a wonderful wait staff and a fantastic chef. We will see you again in March as soon as we come home from Florida.” ~Gail and Bob B.
“Delaware has few Italian restaurants that I would define as being outstanding. Recently, on Kirkwood Highway, not far from University of Delaware Campus, a new Italian restaurant called Soffritto opened, and it is by far the best Italian food I have had in this area. The atmosphere includes dim lighting, private booths, a fireplace in the wall, and a small bar area. Their appetizers are out of this world - especially their broccoli rabi dish, and their spinach and artichoke appetizer. They utilize only the finest cooking ingredients and the food is beautifully presented. They are always more than accommodating if you want specialty salads ordered, or have special requests, and my husband and I are just thoroughly impressed with the food, the portions, the presentations, the service, and the atmosphere. It is an environment that is both couple and family-friendly, and the prices are slightly higher, but the food quality is also far superior!” ~cjaneb877
“Outstanding! We had been looking for a really great Italian restaurant since we’ve moved back to Delaware and finally found it - Soffritto! The entire experience was a pleasure - the warm décor, the staff, and the delightful meal. We have been telling all our friends. BRAVO!” ~Bob H.
“I just wanted to write and thank you for the wonderful service provided at our holiday luncheon on Tuesday, 12/16 at 2:00pm. Our main server was on top of everything and very professional. Everyone else was also very accommodating. We all had a nice time. I would recommend Soffritto to anyone looking for a place to host a party. Thank You. ” ~Crystal
“Thank you so very much for the wonderful job you did with my daughter’s bridal shower today! Everything was first class; all the guests enjoyed the atmosphere and the food tremendously. Our server did a fantastic job and I am so appreciative of all of your efforts in making this a day Erin will never forget. ” ~Kathy V.
“Everyone should try Soffrito. It has been a great experience every time my husband and I go. The atmosphere is nice but casual, the service is wonderful, and the food is amazing. We highly recommend it.” ~Elisa - Elsmere, DE
“Your Soffritto restaurant provided a wonderful home like atmosphere for Nichole’s first communion luncheon. Your staff did a wonderful job, the food and cake were so delicious and our family and friends enjoyed all you did so very much!” ~Mille Grazie, Gloria
“We had a delicious meal in your fine restaurant Tuesday evening. The generous size Manhattan added to our festive celebration of an 80th birthday. We will make plans to come again soon.” ~Burns
“Best Italian restaurant I have been to in a very VERY long time. Also, in my opinion, one of the best restaurants in the area.” ~Tim L.
“I had the pleasure of visiting the restaurant last Sunday. The only thing that I can say is that it was a unique experience. Since I moved to Delaware, I have not been able to find a place with such exquisite characteristics, the people are very nice and the food was awesome. It is a beautiful and fine place. I will visit you again.” ~Lissette
“We have visited your restaurant twice and the food has been great along with the service. We will continue as patrons of your restaurant. It really has been worth the wait for your opening.” ~Jack & Clara Rust
“EXCELLENT! I had lunch today and it was perfect. Beautiful atmosphere, great service and excellent food. Great value as well. I absolutely will return—often!” ~Valerie Dryer
“A nice change from Lamberti’s, Soffritto has an extensive menu and with booths available near a waterfall or a fireplace… There does not seem to be a bad seat in the house.” ~Spark
“The people of Newark no longer have to drive so far for great pasta. Soffritto is the kind of Italian restaurant we want—affordable, good, but still classy enough for a date.” ~The News Journal
“My husband and I and 2 friends were at Soffritto for dinner on a Friday. It was our first time. Everything (from appetizers to dessert) was wonderful. We will tell all our friends and will definitely be back. Thanks for a wonderful evening.” ~Cindy Horan
“I was very impressed with the food when I ate at your restaurant this evening; it was far better than I had imagined.” ~Drew Miller
“I dined here for the first time tonight, the food was outstanding! I had the Vitello Andrea Boccelli—huge portions, great flavor, the brandy sauce was great, and the veal was perfectly tender. I finished with the lemonberry jazz—it was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. It was so good, I told the waiter that I was going to "Google" the recipe when I got home to make it for myself. I will defenitely come again!” ~Sue Montebell
“I visited your restaurant yesterday for the first time. Truthfully, I had no plan of doing so, but it started to snow and I was already near my home. There is a spectacular, pleasantly surprising yet subtle ambience to the entire establishment. David, my server, was as attentive to this solo guest as to any of the families or couples seated around my booth. His professional service was completely genuine and sincere; his courtesy a finding that was of itself a rare gem in today's dining establishments. Please, take his talents a step further and appoint him as maitre d' hotel/major-domo! On top of all of this, the Gnocchi Piemontese was truly vintage European without 'wanna-be' pretense; and finally, this is the only place outside of New York that I have found that knows how to brew and capture the essence of a great double espresso! TOP SHELF DINING! ” ~Dr. J LaBarrett
“My wife and I wanted to thank Giovanni and the rest of the staff for making us feel so wonderful whenever we dine at your restaurant. We enjoy our experience everytime and the food is EXCELLENT! It is so great to have a place close by that we can treat ourselves to. Congratulations on a fantastic place.” ~Ken Miller
“We have been at your restaurant twice so far and each time we have been impressed. You have provided a great dining experience. Not only is the food outstanding, the service is second to none. Whatever is in your spaghetti sauce don't change it (DELICIOUS).” ~William Humphrey
“This is the first time I have been compelled to send a comment along after dining at a restaurant. A+++! Thank the entire staff for such a wonderful evening!! The food was excellent and the portions were very generous. The staff was discreet and courteous. My husband and I especially appreciated the time taken by the management to not only visit with the guests, but to use a 'hands on' approach assisting staff and customers in such a positive way. And the LARGE coffee mugs are a nice touch. ALL OF THESE THINGS MAKE SOFFRITTO'S A STAND-OUT. We will return often and tell our friends about you!” ~Sherry Hoffman
“After spending a long time driving around aimlessly trying to decide trying where to have dinner we ended up at Soffritto's. We are so pleased we did. It truly gave a restaurant we feel we can go back to time and time again. Stefania and Giovanni made us feel that we had been there many times before and we were welcomed friends visiting their establishment. We look forward to the next visit to experience their great food, quality ingredients and warm hospitality.” ~Amy and Joe Macchiarelli
“Thank you for your great hospitality, excellent food and service. Looking forward to telling my friends and returning soon!” ~Jerry
“We enjoyed everything, the food, service, especially the ambiance! TOP NOTCH EXPERIENCE.” ~ Thanks Matt & Kathy Kazmar
“As one of the former owners of Lums restaurant, the transformation of the building is an awesome site to see. The food and atmosphere was great! THE CITY OF NEWARK DEFINITELY NOW HAS A FULL SERVICE ITALIAN THEME RESTAURANT WITH AFFORDABLE PRICING. Best of luck and look forward to many return dinning experience.” ~Jay Ehrlich
“We eat out often and it is refreshing to find that at Soffritto, excellent food, magnificent atmosphere, and friendly professional staff is all part of the experience consistently! On top of that, the owners treat you like family. OUR FAVORITE! Thank you Giovanni and Stefania for a five star evening.” ~Dave & Rose De Masi
“My girlfriend and I ate at Soffritto for the second time Friday night. I ordered the Linguine Pescatore and she, the Crab and Shrimp Ravioli. Both of our meals were excellent, although I believe mine was much better! It was a SEAFOOD LOVER'S DREAM COME TRUE...clams, mussels, scallops and shrimp!!! In addition to great food, we had excellent service! Thank you.” ~Brianna
