Le Cavalier
Restaurant · Wilmington
42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Highlights
French cuisine & wine in a 1913 Renaissance hotel dining room.
French cuisine & wine in a 1913 Renaissance hotel dining room.
"The historic restaurant at the Hotel Du Pont got a glow-up a few years back when chef Tyler Akin moved from Philly to Wilmington to reopen the picturesque, high-ceiled space as a French brasserie. Now Le Cavalier is the place in town for elegant omelets at brunch, smoked salmon tartine at lunch, and steak frites at dinner. The gorgeous bar at Le Cav is worth a visit on its own." - Ernest Owens
"The first thing you’ll notice when you arrive at Le Cavalier is the historic character of the dining room, with high painted ceilings and velvet banquettes. But you’ll quickly be distracted from all of that by the exceptional French food, like poached lobster tails in a creamy, bright sauce américaine and french onion soup topped with a three-cheese lid. The bar is lovely, and worth visiting just for drinks. Le Cavalier also hosts regular special events for holidays, and does a very good weekend brunch." - maddy sweitzer lamme
"The first thing you’ll notice when you arrive at Le Cavalier is the historic character of the dining room, with high painted ceilings and velvet banquettes. But you’ll quickly be distracted from all of that by the exceptional French food, like poached lobster tails in a creamy, bright sauce américaine and french onion soup topped with a three-cheese lid. The bar is lovely, and worth visiting just for drinks. Le Cavalier also hosts regular special events for holidays, and does a very good weekend brunch." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé
"I enjoyed the mint-flecked lamb shoulder at Le Cavalier, noted as a memorable dish in Wilmington’s growing food scene." - Rachel Chang
"The renowned Le Cavalier boasts a Thanksgiving menu that’s unapologetically French and fall. For $75 per person, diners can enjoy roasted turkey, onion soup, brussels sprouts, foie gras tartine, citrus-glazed ham, and more. Beverage pairings will be available for an additional fee. Diners can make Thanksgiving Day reservations for Thursday, November 28 from 1 pm to 7 pm on Resy." - Ernest Owens
