<p>We are going to orientation this week. Any suggestions for dinner restaurants? something nice. We are staying at courtyard Marriott, and have a car. Thanks for suggestions in advance....</p>
<p>We like Cuccina di Napoli on Main Street a lot. Rooney’s is pretty good, too.</p>
<p>Just before finals I always order a large meal for my daughter from Cuccina di Napoli so she can pick it up and feel the love. She’s an Italian American girl from NYC and she thinks the food is quite good.</p>
<p>Nice in terms of atomosphere or food? Cuccina is nice but nothing special as to food. We were pleasantly surprized one night by Ali Baba, an unprepossessing place further up Main street with lots of authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere and very tasty food.</p>
<p>If you like wholesome tasty food, and especially if you have any vegetarian or quasi vegetarian eaters in the party, be sure to check out Home Grown Cafe for lunch or brunch. But the food is good even if you are a traditional eater.</p>
<p>Since you will have a car, I haven’t eaten at these yet but someone local recently recommended Harry’s Seafood Grill located in Wilmington. She said the food is more upscale than most casual attired eateries. She also mentioned La Casa Pasta off Rt 896 in Newark. Reviews I read of Casa Pasta belie the plebian name.</p>
<p>I’ve also heard from several people that Vita Nova, which is part of the UD Restaurant/Hotel Managment program and student run is really really excellent. I believe it’s located on the second floor of the Trabant. It’s even listed on Open Table with some awards.</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions. Has anyone tried the wine garden restaurant on main street. not sure of the exact name. Saw it last year. looked interesting…</p>
<p>We liked the Brio Tuscan Grill for DD’s graduation dinner. It’s at the Christiana Mall. [Christiana</a> Mall Dining & Entertainment - Top Restaurants & Entertainment in Newark / Wilmington, Delaware](<a href=“http://www.shopchristianamall.com/dining-entertainment]Christiana”>http://www.shopchristianamall.com/dining-entertainment)</p>
<p>Thanks. I will report back for others…</p>
<p>We really like Potstickers - about 10 minutes from campus.</p>
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<p>Also found Timothy’s this year and liked it - not on Main St but about two seconds from campus</p>
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