manna

If you’re looking for accessible, innovative, unique dining in Wilmington, look no further. Manna is fine, fine dining at a price point that can’t be beat. Every dish served was almost as beautifully crafted as the melody of flavors it contained. This is a kitchen that is clearly consistent and thoughtful. Head to Manna for a sure bet. Thank you especially to our server Adam!

Go here!!!! oh my manna is a new favorite for us. we got the mezcal drinks to start and they were delicious. the mezcal doesn’t hit you in the face and the drink wasn’t overly sweet. perfectly balanced! we started with the oyster which might have been the star on the show. we got the NC crab dish with cream corn. the crab tasted super fresh and light. we also got the zucchini bread pudding which was essentially a version of biscuits and gravy but 10x better. the sauce was so flavorful and reminded me of a vodka sauce. for entrees we got the pork chop and 1/2 chicken. the peach combo with the charred flavor of the pork was 10/10. the chicken had a BBQ raspberry type sauce and the pickles and pickled onions took it to the next level. every single dish we had was PACKED with flavor. service was fantastic and the atmosphere was super cute. this is now a wilmington staple for us!

I’ve been keeping up with Manna,the Owner and the Chef for awhile now. My wife and I have been planning this trip and dinner for 2 years. Everything was phenomenal, the care and attention to every detail was evident from walking in the door. We arrived 20 minutes early,were sat anyway and given water and menus. Our server was actually the manager Steph,playing double duty and playing it well. Knowing we’re on our honeymoon, she was attentive and informative but left us plenty of alone time to enjoy and relax as well. She asked questions, waxed poetic about the menu and the team and told stories. Concluding our meal she introduced us to the Sommelier who was every bit as gracious and amazing. The food matched the service, the bread was exquisite..the asparagus with speck I could have eaten plate after plate of and my duck breast was perfect. It was worth the 2 year wait to come and experience..it will not be 2 years before we return. Bravo!

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality, and our server Alayna truly made the evening special. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, answering every question we had with confidence, and her recommendations were spot on. We trusted her completely, and she did not disappoint – each dish was a revelation. The food itself was out of this world – fresh, creative, and expertly prepared. Every bite was a delightful surprise, showcasing the kind of quality and innovation you don't often find. It was honestly the best meal I've ever had. The atmosphere was just as exceptional. It felt cozy and inviting, so much so that we ended up staying for four hours, savoring every moment. I took my mom out for a girls' night, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. We had the most wonderful time, and we’re already looking forward to returning to see what’s new on the menu. Thank you to everyone at the restaurant for making our night so memorable. We can't wait to come back!

I had an outstanding experience! The atmosphere was lovely and we dined by the front window. I was so in the moment I forgot to take pictures of my food choices. My cocktail was outstanding. Salad pasta bread. All deliciousness!! The pasta was creamy and so tasteful with pistachios. I will return for sure! After dinner we sat on the bench outside and admired the full moon. Perfect evening.

Always delicious when we visit. Make a resy in the dining room in advance. Bar seating isn’t a dealbreaker, but the service & atmosphere is much better in the dining room.

Service was amazing, food was so fresh and so well prepared. Really cool craft cocktails and we had a truly breathtaking chocolate torte for dessert. Vibe was cozy and romantic but could be comfortable for friends. Our only regret was filling up on bread before our food came out.

A Fantastic Experience at Manna! We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at manna in downtown Wilmington! We gave our kids a "staycation" in downtown Wilmington for Christmas and they love culinary experiences, so I knew we had to take them to manna. Despite being a restaurant that you don't typically take "kids"- the staff made us feel completely at ease and made the kids feel fancy eating in such a beautiful place with stellar food. The service from Eric was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and accommodating without feeling rushed. We started with the Good Morning Vietnam Brussels Sprouts appetizer, which were crispy, tangy, and packed with flavor—definitely a standout. The From Wurst to First Sausage appetizer was also a hit, with a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and smoky flavors. For mains, we tried a bit of everything, and each dish was fantastic. The NC Speckled Trout was a unanimous favorite—perfectly cooked, light, and flaky and the shitake risotto was delicious. The Hickory Smoked NC Pork had a great smoky depth and tenderness that we couldn't get enough of. We finished the meal with the Apple Pie Bread Pudding, and it was truly dreamy—rich, warm, and perfectly spiced with just the right amount of sweetness. (We should have ordered two!) Manna is one of our favorite spots in Wilmington. The food is always exceptional, the atmosphere relaxed and inviting, and the service exemplary. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in the heart of downtown!

Incredible menu, impeccable service, and lovely Ambiance. Definitely the best dining experience in Wilmington.

I've been to Manna a handful of times over the years. The first time was a pretty magical experience, around a decade ago. The second was a bit more disappointing - went for Valentine's Day and the food wasn't what I would have expected for the price point (then again, Valentine's dinners often aren't). I've been for a few special events, as well, which I enjoyed. I hadn't gone in several years, but recently went for Beggars Can't Be Choosers. In theory, this is something I would love. There's a menu of plate types (veggie, meat, sweets, etc) with listed prices and then you get what you get - whatever the kitchen wants to make. Same goes for drinks - there was a full bar menu but you could also order a "keg" (apparently actually just a small glass) of mystery beer or a mystery cocktail. I like the idea of a surprise meal, so I was excited to book a reservation. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for winter/holidays and sitting at the bar felt so cozy. We ordered the mystery cocktail, which was really tasty but a pretty small pour. I'm a vegetarian and ordered two of the veggie dishes. My mistake for assuming a veggie plate would be vegetarian, especially when I ordered two of them (I would think someone who ate meat would order the veggie and something else if ordering multiple items, but who knows), but I ended up with a salad with bacon which I had to awkwardly send back. My friend ordered two plates and one was the incorrect one but she didn't realize it until she'd eaten it. The manager offered to bring the correct item, as well, but my friend didn't want a third plate - I'm not sure why the wrong item wasn't just comped and instead there was no "fix" - just a wrong item paid for. It's entirely possible there's a sign somewhere that I missed, but I was really surprised when gratuity was added and that feels borderline tacky to me. As someone who's a pretty generous tipper - as I would hope most people who go out for fine dining are - it leaves a bad taste in my mouth when 20% is automatically added to my check. With that said, my food was solid. The salad (once there was no longer bacon) was refreshing, beautifully-plated, and delicious. The risotto was really tasty. The dessert was a nice finish to the meal. But for $140 (5 small plates, four drinks), the meal left room for improvement. I'd try Manna again, both for Beggars or a standard night, but would come more prepared.

I was visiting now and before I prepared for my trip I researched the local restaurants in the area. Manna was one that really caught my attention. It is a restaurant that changes their menu seasonally which appealed to me. The ambiance was very charming as it wasn't a large restaurant, so it was very romantic. The art of the walls was beautiful as well. We started off with the an old fashioned and an espresso martini. We were both surprised with how good they were and shared the drinks back and forth. For appetizers we got the oysters and house made bread. The oysters were truly something else. They were filled with green tomato mignotte and pickled onion sorbet. The mignotte was extra sour and the sorbet brought a cold touch to your mouth. Honestly we're some of the best oysters I've ever had. The bread was also a hit. The warm bread was so soft and crunchy at the same time. The butter was topped with a jam that was sweet and savory at the same time. For dinner we ordered the daily fish and the NY strip. We wanted to have a touch of sea and land. The fish was juicy and topped with a crispy skin. The sauce it was served with was a tomatoey puree. The NY strip was one of the best I've had in a while. I'm usually very unsatisfied with ordering a steak out because they never do it correctly. The char on the steak was perfect and it was perfectly cooked. The service of Manna was exceptional and I now understand why it is rated so high in Wilmington. We initially booked for the wrong day and they said they probably wouldn't be able to fit us in. Quickly they called back and assured us that they were able to make it work for us which meant a lot. Next time I visit town, I will surely be back to try out the new items they have. I rate Manna a 9/10!

Great food, good atmosphere and fun cocktails. Highly recommend if visiting Wilmington. Staff were very friendly and personable. Will definitely add Manna to the restaurants for dinner when in town.

Amazing food, 10/10 service, vibes are immaculate. Truly the best dining experience we have had in years, every bite was better than the last. Our server Cassie (? Not sure completely on the name) was AMAZING, so sweet and so wonderful with her recommendations. Best restaurant in Wilmington so far, by far. Will be taking all of our guests here!

We had a very nice dinner! The drink was a custom cocktail, the crudo was so yummy, both entrees were good (except for the bed of succotash) and steak well prepared. The best part of the meal was the service, attention and detail!

We've now been two times and each time, I've wanted to love it, but I just don't. The first time we went we sat at the bar and that was fun. The bartender was really great. She made great recommendations and each thing was just as she described. The issue for me this night was that each dish was just so rich that your palate doesn't get a break. I woke up a bit nauseous from the heaviness of it. And, I didn't eat nor drink too much, which I've been known to do. The second time we ate in the dining room area which has a great ambiance and it truly is fine dining as far as service. Again though, the food was just okay. The mussel dish was the best item we ordered, and I wouldn't order it again. The bread looked and tasted underbaked. The salad with the ranch-like dressing was super salty and this comes from someone who loves salt. The beef tenderloin did not have enough flavor, and as my daughter pointed out, the Brussel sprouts had more flavor than the steak. Odd. They have pastry chef yet they only had two desserts on the menu. How does this make sense? I had a chocolate martini and it is by far the best one I've ever had. It was not overly sweet, and had a clean taste. It was over $300 and while I don't mind paying for great food, for me, this wasn't it.

Service was good, very attentive. Enjoyed that every staff member helped each other out. Food was very good. Okra and Chiles to start were good. Shrimp and Grits were great, 1/2 chicken was a large amount of food and very good. Would recommend for a more upscale dinner. No complaints, compliments to the chef!

My friends and I were so excited to finally try Manna after hearing alot about it. It was very disappointing. We were all in a little in shock to be honest. Our drinks were great, the atmosphere is great and the service was very good. The food just wasn't great. The homemade foccachi bread came out cold and with no flavor. It needed salt sooooo badly. The dipping "relish" was a great idea but again, needed seasoning. The eggplant dish was a waiter recommendation and it lacked flavor on every level. The pasta was good but not a lot of meat in it:( After raeding the other reviews, not sure we will give it a second try. Don't mind spending money on yummy food, but this just didn't meet our expectations.

This is one of the top restaurants with high quality farm-to-table food in the area. It is considered fine dining so be prepared to spend some dough and make reservations ahead of time! I've eaten here two times already and both times the food was great. On the other hand, the service was better and faster the first time compared to the second time. But, it was nice to take our time enjoying each other's company, spending over 2 hrs the 2nd time around. In the first experience, our waitress was enthusiastic and personable. The waitress went over the menu items and alcohol options and offered her recommendations. I liked their interior design with the rustic brick wall, eclectic art and music and was jealous of their beautiful tall fiddle leaf fig trees (I'm assuming are real). Their menu is ever changing, which keeps it interesting. However, the downside is that it can be limited. For example, the second menu had more appetizer choices than entrees and had only 4 entree options. At least it had funny pun names for the menu items, which made it entertaining. In our second visit we tried three appetizers: thick sliced Italian bread with smooth divine duck fat butter and honey, roasted beet chunks with strawberries, and poutine, which were smashed crispy fingerling potatoes topped with finely shredded Gouda cheese served on top of herb garlic aioli. From my first visit, some of the appetizers we tried included sausage, beans, milk bread rolls. My favorite appetizers from both visits would be the breads and the poutine. For the entrees, in the second visit I tried the swordfish dish that came with green beans, pickled red onions, Carolina gold risotto with cashew pieces, and shiitake mushroom slices. The waitress didn't ask me or tell me how the swordfish was cooked so it automatically came medium rare. I should have told the waitress from the beginning that I wanted it well cooked. She had no problem taking it back to the kitchen to have it well cooked. It came back with crispy edges and tasted great. All of the different flavors complimented each other. My dinner companions enjoyed their food- the pork dish and the half chicken dish. My friend Lilly let me try a bite of her chicken dish. It was the perfect chicken, tender and the exterior was crispy. For dessert, I liked the dessert from the 2nd visit more so than the 1st visit. We ended the meal with "In a Nutshell", which was a cashew financier (buttery cake) cut into a pie slice with sweet roasted cashew pieces on top and served with strawberry buttermilk sherbet (tasted more like ice cream), brown butter caramel mousse, and fresh strawberries with a strawberry and vanilla jam (but more like a strawberry reduction sauce). It was very good - my favorite parts were the crunchy cashew bits and the strawberry sherbet. This is a must try fine dining restaurant!

Ambiance is beautiful, and our server was friendly, but for being "fine-dining", and voted one of the best in Wilmington, the food was mediocre at best. I'm unfortunately not surprised --- Wilmington NC as a whole and its restaurant industry are nothing to write home about. I enjoyed the farm to table vibe with limited but creative menu options. I'd recommend giving it a try but if you're wanting to drop some cash for solid fine dining, you're better off taking a trip to Raleigh or Charlotte for the weekend.

Perfect spot for our anniversary dinner. The food was original, oyster special that night was amazing.

After 3 trips to @mannawilmington I can confidently say it is very average, with a price point which wants you to believe it is exceptional. Except the dishes are inconsistent at best, and the same for the service. FYI. Each of our trips we have ordered approximately $200 worth of food and drinks: two cocktails each; 3-4 appetizers; and 2 entrees. We have sat in the dining room as well as at the bar. So this comes from a place of really trying. And each trip we tipped 20% so that means we were well within DC/NYC/East Coast pricing. First trip was the best trip. We sat at the bar. All drinks arrived well made. Food was right temperature. Second trip, in the dining room, all our dishes arrived luke-warm -- and we went when the restaurant was 90% empty at 5:00 pm. We had to repeatedly ask for water until I finally asked for a bottle of water to be placed on the table. Additionally, even though we were celebrating a special event they offered us no free items. No free bread. No free dessert. Nothing. So lame -- I mention this to the folks who want to go there for a special occasion This trip, my third and final. my fried okra was actual ice inside. Literal ice. Oh but they definitely still charged me for it too so there you go. #overpriced #mannawilmington

As I'm getting ready to set up a get together with friends at Manna, I'm shocked to see reviews for Manna for anything lower than all fives. I'm remiss in writing a review on this platform since I tagged them with praise on my posts. I digress...in December 2021 we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with Manna. We chose them for their understated elegance, amazing staff and delicious food. They did not disappoint. We chose to dress - I in my full skirted wedding gown and hubs in a tux. Knowing it's a bit cozy, hubs checked to make sure we wouldn't be knocking things over or inconveniencing any one. They were so gracious and welcoming. They reserved the front window seat for two and were treated impeccably. Food was amazing. Could not have asked for more. Manna should never be take out. Keep the rare and appreciated white linens, great cuisine and superb staff...thank you for making our special moment, just that. Sorry, no food pic, you'll have to see that for yourself. See you soon.

Cornbread: nice and crispy on the outside and tender in the inside. The jalapeño jammy jam was a great addition. Oyster: pickled onion sorbet was melted into more of sauce rather than actual sorbet One Shell of a Story: it was basically like a super flavorful stew with lamb sausage, clams, and snapper. I wish I would of saved some cornbread to soak the rest of the sauce up. You Lobster, I Flounder: fried flounder on top of grits with a rich tomato sauce. Some of the best grits I have ever eaten. They shined with flavor. Swine Specular: pork shoulder with butter beans and slaw. (My husband got this and wanted to sub the beans but unfortunately they don't make adjustment to their dishes; he ended up cleaning that plate including the butter beans) I tried the butter beans as well and they were super tasty. I'm not the biggest bean person myself but these were awesome. His plate was bright and well balanced. He didn't really like the hush puppies which I was surprised about. Cocktails: I tried 3 out of the 6 cocktails. The vodka cocktail was fruity, the gin cocktail was refreshing and the rum cocktail was STRONG Tiki! The waitress said that the cocktail list starts with the lighter ones and ends with boozy.

Manna has amazing food. Period. Definitely the best place in town, everything is next level.

My husband and I ate here during the Memorial Day weekend. We started off with cocktails and a dozen oysters. Both were delicious! The service was attentive, yet not overbearing. My husband ordered the heritage smoked pork with butter beans and I had the speckled trout. The presentation and taste was amazing on both!! I highly recommend making reservations early and putting this restaurant on your foodie destination map!!

On the advice of a Wilmington colleague, I tried Manna last week. Sat at the bar and had an amazing gimlet. Perfectly prepared, icy cold! Started with local oysters with pickled onion sorbet. The oysters were incredible and the sorbet was fantastic. For an entree I had local corn with blue crab. One of the best meals I've had in a while. I'll be back!

What a wonderful dining experience start to finish. Called last minute for a reservation for a birthday dinner and was super surprised they had spots open same day. Started the meal off with six oysters on the half shell. While I prefer mine plain with just a tiny amount of condiments added these were super tasty even if there was too much pickled onions for our taste. I want to enjoy the flavor of the oysters but I digress. We decided on another appetizer of the sausage and sauerkraut that was so good we ended up getting two. All the smells and flavor or Eastern European comfort food. We haven't had sausage that good since our last Poland Trip. Their bourbon selection was way better than I anticipated and chose a Starlight Bottled in Bond during the appetizers and a George T Stagg 2017 for dinner. Our dinner consisted of the Seabass and Pork dishes and they both were amazing. We definitely appreciate the generous portions and everything tasted wonderful. The Seabass was cooked perfectly and fully of flavor. Topped the night off with a couple desert and a after dinner drink and left more than satisfied.

I went on a Friday night on my own. The food with cocktails were interesting and incredible. I went back a few days later with 5 friends expecting a drop off on the experience. The follow up visit did not disappoint. Come here if you're looking for delicious and interesting food. Holding them to a high standard some of the servers, not all, are robotic. Our main server was great!

It's been over two years since we've been to mannas, one of our perennial favorite restaurants in Wilmington. They recently had a facelift to their interior and the results are stunning, but we were anxious to try out the cuisine and see if they have maintained their high standards. I'm happy to say they have. The menu is a bit limited, but at the same time there's something for everyone. I started with the beet salad (excellent!) as did our friends, and my husband had the fingerling potatoes which, although a somewhat odd choice for an appetizer, was delicious. For entrees, I had the trout, which had perfectly crispy skin, and the rest had the pork dish which, other than the temperature, was cooked and seasoned just right. One caveat here: if you are in the mood for beef, be prepared to empty out your wallet. The only offering is a 22oz cut for $95. I suppose if it's shared that's not too crazy, but if you're the only one at the table in the mood for steak your craving will cost you. Desserts were also limited but amazingly good. I had the coconut concoction which was light as a feather, with a crust that almost tasted like puff pastry, and our friends had the chocolate offering which was delicious and full of texture and creaminess. Don't misunderstand though. Not everything was perfect. It took too long for my husband to get his martini, and (there were four of us) everyone's entree except mine was a bit lukewarm, but other than that it's clear they've maintained their high standards of flavorful cuisine served artistically and with care.

Last night we had a scrumptious dinner to celebrate my husbands birthday. We started with the charcuterie, the pickles were so good, it was the perfect size to start the meal and 2 smoked Gouda, Brie, salami, pork roullade, toasted crusty Melba toast, sweet mustard, pepper jelly, nuts and olives. I chose the apple cocktail of the night which was cider with vodka, divine! The bar tender was kind enough to warm up my second one and it was even better. For dinner we split the most decadent porterhouse, flavorful, tender and worth every penny. It came with sides that didn't look beautiful but sure tasted fantastic. (Risotto, charged cauliflower, carrots & turnips and cabbage. To end our night we had French toast with warm apples and maple ice cream (they even added a candle). The service was impeccable and we can't wait to go back :).

Amazing atmosphere, service and food! Manna makes some of the best cocktails in town. Have not had a single thing I didn't like! My super power coy husband enjoyed everything too! We can't wait to go again!

The moment you walk in, Manna feels welcoming. The decor is simple, yet elegant... classic with touches of modern. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful without being snooty or pretentious. The menu changes weekly under the creative and skillful chef, Carson Jewel. His personal spin on seasonal dishes is on point. The oysters are NOT to be missed! In addition, the cocktails are inventive and superbly crafted. Make your reservations and give Manna a visit.

Fred is the best bartender in the area. And the food is delicious! Might seem silly, but the bread . It's also amazing that they make sure their menus are centered around ingredients that will work for the seasons you're in. Always been a go to date night/celebration spot

We had an amazing time, great food & service! The atmosphere was romantic as well, perfect for date night.

The ambience is inviting and warm. Sam was my server and she was so delightful and knowledgeable about the menu. This was my first time trying a lobster butter and it was the perfect amount of lobster flavor to go with my filet. It was accompanied by roasted potatoes that I could have eaten all day. There's a creative cocktail menu and I liked the combination of mezcal and scotch in my cocktail. It was fun to sit by the bar area and watch the creation of other craft cocktails. A pleasant dining experience and a beautiful area to walk around. The prices are a bit on the higher side for the area. Glad I found this gem!

Best food best drinks and amazing wait staff. Must try the oysters on the half shell my so good!!!

The staff are so educated and down to earth at the same time. It's a great experience. We celebrated our anniversary and felt really special. The wine list is huge and the food is so particular but also filling. I love the cozy bar area and the dining room is beautiful.

My first date night kid free and Manna made the night everything I could imagine and more. We called at around 4 to make a reservation and they stated that they wouldn't be able to get us in until 9pm! Perfect, it gave us time to go downtown and get a few drinks beforehand. Luckily, at around 7:30 we got a call that they had a few cancellations and would be able to get in sooner! It was awesome that they went out of their way to let us know they could get us in at an earlier hour. We finished our drink and walked right over. The hostess was amazing and took us right over to our table where the waitress was already waiting to get our water selection. We started with the cocktail list and the black and decker was EXCELLENT.. I had 2 maybe 3. It was like a light strawberry margarita flavor. We decided on getting the ribeye for two as a main course and the chefs choice sides (at first we were skeptical because the chef cooks the meat at medium and we usually like our meat on the more medium rare side). However, we were blown away! Serious real deal melt in your mouth ribeye with perfect marbling throughout cooked to an actual medium rare perfection. The sides were potatoes cooked in duck fat, a squash medley, and beans blasting with flavor. The dessert was the only disappointing part of this meal. We misunderstood the menu but glanced it quick since the waitress recommended it and we thought we would give it a try. It was a 14$ coke float with cheesecake ice cream but it tasted like straight bourbon. No matter how much coke we added it was STRAIGHT BURBON. We took one bite each and we were done. I honestly cringed while taking the bite. If someone ate that for themselves and got pulled over they would be headed to jail. I was a little upset that they saw the dessert untouched and didn't mention anything or ask questions. Oh well. The customer service is unbeatable and the main course was excellent. You will be spending some money here so come prepared... but it's worth it. I hope my next dessert experience here it better. Perfect date night for anyone who likes perfectly cooked high end foods.

My husband and I have been looking for a good occasion to check out manna for a while, and decided to make reservations for our anniversary. It turns out we share an anniversary with manna! They were hosting a special 11-course meal in honor of their 11th anniversary so we decided it was fate and booked our spot. I'm honestly having a hard time picking a favorite course; everything was so good!

The service was impeccable! Very attentive to every detail and the superb venue to enjoy a meal. I had the duck which was very moist and a great flavor. The accompanying sides were so-so. My daughter had the lamb and was flavorful and a good portion. Loved the pickled oysters! Iced pickled toping was a nice touch and would order those again! Now the 4 is because my daughter ordered the ninety-five dollar steak and it was not cooked medium rare and did not have much flavor. We we're in shock thinking a $95 steak would be perfect. Sent it back to cook it a little more and it came back the exact same. We just decided not to say any thing a second time. Loved the staff they were great.

Today is our second there. The atmosphere is great. The decor is what you would expect in a high end restaurant downtown. Service is excellent. Both times we have wonderful servers who are attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and proud of the restaurant. Food is always great. My family enjoyed it very much both times. Special shout out to the duck. It's the best I've had. It's nice and tender, cooked to perfection. The sweet potato confi purée and gnocchi (with the duck) are so good. From my two visits, I've tried their tuna, the "board game" New York strip and Bobby filet, the lamb shank and etc. The duck is no doubt the best. I would reorder it in a heartbeat. If I had to say one thing of improvement, I would be for them to have better steak knife. Especially when the meat is tougher to cut, a sharper, better steak knife is going to save a whole-meal arm workout.

Absolutely one of the best restaurants we've tried in Wilmington since our arrival in May. Every morsel you put in your mouth is phenomenal, whether a cocktail, appetizer or entrée. I simply can't say enough good things about it, but I'll try. For people who may be afraid to venture out during this time of Covid, please know that their beautiful dining room has seven lovely tables all distanced from each other as recommended by the CDC. All employees are wearing a mask. We both felt very safe. My new favorite cocktail is the Aviation, topped with champagne. I wanted to order something other than wine, so the bartender asked me a few questions and then put this in front of me. It was unbelievably delicious. Our entrées were equally fabulous. My husband ordered the pork chop and I had the yellowfin tuna. It's so exciting to go to a restaurant where every single thing is even better than you anticipate. To round out the whole experience was our lovely server, Stephanie. If you haven't been to Manna, I hope you'll give it a try very soon. You will not be disappointed.

We had a great experience here! The staff was great and attentive. I have been wanting to try this place. My husband and I decided to go here after our wedding ceremony for a romantic dinner since covid killed any kind of reception. We had a nice table by the window, champagne, and an excellent meal. Great atmosphere for a date night!

Intimate restaurant perfect for a date night. High quality, fresh ingredients and attentive service. Highly recommend as a place to celebrate a special occasion or to impress your date :)

Fantastic experience! Wonderful food and wine and service! We especially loved the cocktails!

Overpriced food ok beautiful place but not warm very expensive went right after Covid maybe it was to new haven't gone back

OMG. SOOOOO good. Service, ambience, food. Exceptional. Esp the oysters! Will be back

Great food, service, and atmosphere. We split several plates and everything was delicious. The perfect wine pairing recommendation from the house sommelier, Jeremy, was the icing on the cake!

Manna was amazing! From the creativity, flavor, service and ambience to the incredible service, this place is a gem! I highly recommend you visit and taste True farm to table dining! Highly recommend!

I have not been since the pandemic but I would eat my undershorts before I would willingly accept that they are anything less than the best place to eat in dt ilm.ilm period

Went there with out of town friends and are so glad we did. The food was absolutely amazing and so was Stephanie our server. Everything was perfect. The timing of the food to the speed and attentiveness of the service. The flavor profiles were amazing and unique with every dish we sampled. It was very interesting and great to hear that the restaurant is trying to limit its environmental foot print by sourcing all ingredients local, changing the menu every day and composting left overs to give back to the farmers they source from. This will definitely be a regular spot for us, even without out of town friends.

Had been wanting to try Manna for a while and a surprise visit by one of my mom's granddaughters was the perfect time. We arranged a total surprise and then our server, Fred, offered to curate the meal for us - family style. He made fantastic choices, paired the wine perfectly and made it a very special evening for us all! Elevated cuisine but not stuffy. Can't wait to go back.

Exceptional dining in a casual atmosphere. Chef Jewel prepares outstanding flavorful farm to table dishes. We have not had such wonderful dining in a long time!

I have had meals at "nicer" restaurants, and have been to more specialty places, but I have never had an experience like I have here. This was the single best meal I have ever had - and it all started with our bartender. From the moment we sat down we were treated like royalty and met with unparalleled service and expertise. We picked a flavor and style, and he met us with a drink out of this world. We wanted to tweak, and we got something better. And when we felt like we were wearing out our welcome, we were made to feel like family with yet another hand crafted, unique cocktail. Cannot recommend enough coming here. - The food = incredible - The service = amazing - The drinks = better than anything I've ever had. 11/10 recommend.

We dined at Manna for the first time in a few years last week. I was told they changed chefs a few years ago and the difference is striking. The food was mediocre at best and seemingly an experimental sort of vegan cuisine. Like every eatery in the last year Brussell sprouts made the menu. Under cooked and smothered in mayonaise. Lamb sausage over cooked. Duck I needed a chainsaw. The only redeeming value I found was the bread. But at $8.00 it better be. Bar was hopping as usual. The staff was as terrific as I remember. Drinks were generous as usual. But the food! It had too many experimental dishes. They explain all is fresh and farm to table ingredients. May have been fresh but the preparation and food leaves a lot to be desired.

Hands down our favorite restaurant in Wilmington! It has become our date night spot! We feel like family when we step in the door. We've come to know most of the staff and everyone is so friendly. We usually choose to sit at the bar because we love the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere and talking to the bartenders. Name your preferred spirit and if you like refreshing or booze forward drinks and they will create a custom cocktail for you! It's always on point! We love how the menu changes daily. The chef uses all fresh local ingredients. We ordered the baked oysters and mussels as our appetizers. For entrees we had the filet and spring salad. As always, everything was delicious! The dessert was a parfait with butterscotch pudding and dark chocolate cake. Perfect way to end the meal! From the food, drinks, and service it's a always a fabulous night out and worth every penny! If you're in Wilmington, you must dine at Manna!

Great food, great staff (really) and the oysters....great! Pricey but worth it. I'll be back for a special occasion. Perfect downtown location