Scalessa's "My Way" Old School Italian Kitchen

Absolutely fantastic Italian restaurant. Our server, Angela, was awesome and very kind and informative. I ordered eggplant parm with gnocchi and salad, and my family ordered chicken parm with gnocchi, Italian wedding soup salad, and the cheese ravioli. For our appetizers, we got the risotto balls with their famous meatballs. Not only was it delicious, but the portions were very generous. All of us had to take half of our meals home. 10/10 I recommend to anyone looking for a place that ticks all the boxes. We will be back for sure.

My fiancé and I happened to stumble upon this when looking for food, and we are so happy we found this place. The food was absolutely amazing, we sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather, and had fantastic service. We highly recommend! They only make ravioli on the weekend and definitely plan on coming back specifically for the meatballs and the ravioli!

Was looking for authentic Italian dinner on way home from Camden and didn’t want to go to Philly City Center in rush hour on Friday. Found this gem on Google and glad I did. This “neighborhood” restaurant was a truly great find. Rich and his staff were so personable and friendly. Happy to go over the Daily Specials and answer any questions regarding the menu. We had Garlic Bread and Meatballs for Apps. These meatballs (2 huge ones) were amazing and the Ricotta Cheese that accompanied them had a slightly sweet flavor that perfectly paired with the meatballs. Such a lovely taste. I ordered the Veal Parmigiana. It was a very substantial portion and was accompanied with Gnocchi with tomatoes and not sure what else. The Lasagna is a huge portion and is smothered in sauce. I chose the fresh-brewed unsweetened with lemon for my drink. We were so full and each of us took half of our meals home, as well as dessert. I ordered a Cannoli and ate it after I got home. It was very flavorful. I truly enjoyed the whole dining experience, and felt that the prices were on-point. I appreciated that we did not feel rushed to leave and were able to take our time and enjoy our meal. We will definitely be back!! Anyone on 95 looking for a stop-off to eat, this is your place. They also serve subs and have tables with umbrellas outside. Also, I recommend arriving early for dinner because they do fill up quickly.

We come here to eat every time we’re in Delaware. The food is amazing as is the staff. I always have to get the Porkette sandwich with broccoli rabe, long hots and sharp provolone, it’s the best one I’ve had. My husband had the Chicken Parm sandwich and it was delicious! Highly recommend!!

Best Italian food ever. Great atmosphere. Rich and Angela👍. chicken Marsala with the gnocchi o my favorite. Best Lasagna and fresh bread plus fresh homemade raviolis

Worked with Scalessa's for a photo shoot and they were such a wonderful business! Food was great, service went above and beyond. Couldn't be happier! Thank you!

Best Italian food I've ever had, if I had an Italian grandma and she cooked meals with love. This is what I'd imagine it tastes like.

We can't wait to go back! Stopped in for a quick lunch. No frozen patties here, everything is fresh and homemade. The meatballs were the size of baseballs (if not bigger) and the gravy was just like momma makes. The 4 cheese gnocchi literally melted in your mouth. Loved the decor. The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable of their menu. I asked her what I missed and should get our next visit and she sold me on multiple things that sounds so delicious

I really enjoyed the 3 cheese gnocchi Great atmosphere Delicious food Friendly service

A local favorite of mine! Fresh made pasta is incredible. I usually rave about their Brussels sprouts but mixed it up today with the Broccoli Rabe and it did not disappoint! Chicken Scalessa with gnocchi in Blush sauce was amazing. Already dreaming of having my left overs (helloooooo portion size!!!). Service is always great. Cute outdoor seating!

Had to satisfy my craving. Grandma's Sunday Gravy will have you coming back. Wifey got the veal parm and she loves it. Great friendly service and atmosphere. A must try.

We stopped in on our way to Newark from KOP. Angela our server, was kind, friendly and very helpful. Suggestions were spot on. Food was outstanding, super hot and really fresh. Ambiance is great. Portions are hearty. Will definitely stop in again when on travel for business. Looking forward to it. Jeff & Donna from Pittsburgh

I had the Eggplant parm with gnocchi...outstanding. The sauce was bright and fragrant the Gnocchi's were like pillows.

The staff at this restaurant was very friendly and attentive. It was much smaller than I expected and the music and interior were both Sinatra themed, which I really enjoyed. I had the Eggplant Parmesan and it was really tasty especially the marinara sauce. I can see why this place has been in business so long. We really enjoyed our meal.

Meatballs, gnocchi, lasagna, chicken parm...everything on this menu is amazingly delicious!!! Will definitely come again!

Scalesa's has earned a coveted 5***** s from this gal! Wow. The food here is authentic, drool worthy,and far superior to that "other infamous" overly hyped Delaware Italian row home establishment. We over ordered and don't regret it one bit. Sampling the meatball appetizer with ricotta. The sauce was superb. The balls easily broke down with just a fork and melt in your mouth delicious. Chicken parm crispy, moist and topped with the freshest of mozzarella. My only disappointment was no bread served with the meal but the entrees themselves were some of the best Italian dishes we've had. The restaurant was small and had dining outdoors as well. Three TVs had classic DiNero movie playing. Our server was through and explained the menu and specials. A definite treat. One that will have us going to DE just for the meal.

We have to hit this place every time we're in Delaware. The food and service are fantastic! I cannot get past the Porkette with Broccoli Rabe, long hots & sharp provolone, it's is absolutely delicious. My husband got the chicken parm sandwich this time and it was fantastic. If we lived nearby this would be a staple for us. Highly recommend!!

Dinner was fantastic. Portions were huge. Staff was friendly. I'm definitely going back. Love it. Oh and parking is very manageable.

Found this place while passing through town, and so glad we did! Chicken piccata with gnocchi, meatball salad, and rigatoni with Sunday sauce were all out of this world. Our server, Angela, was just as wonderful. She is so kind and really made it a special meal. We will definitely be back.

We were just here for the first time last Summer. We came back for more 2 months ago, and i was happy with the Meatball Salad. Meatball Salad was delicious and big in portions. The vibe and people here are so cool. Melissa was our server, and she got a good tip. Lots of good menu choices. Food is less expensive. We will be back around again maybe in the summer.

I'm usually a skeptic when places have such a high rating, but this place did not let down. From the moment I walked in the hostess was super friendly and attentive. The ambience is that of a small town Italian restaurant . The food was delicious. No complaints.

A friend recommended Scalessas to us, and they did not disappoint. Our server Rich was amazing. There is a homey, family feel to this little Italian restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, fresh, and all homemade. We ended dinner with their lemon butter cake and continued to be impressed. We can't wait to go back and try more things on their menu.

Wonderful food and service! The staff was really understanding as they accommodated our large party and made us feel at home. We really appreciated it as we had a couple of kids and elderly guests in our party. Everything we ordered came out very hot and delicious. I didn't get a picture of the gnocchi as that dish disappeared almost immediately. If we didn't have so much food already, I'm sure we would've ordered more. My personal favorites were the veal parm and Philly cheesesteak. So full of melty cheese and super tender! For dessert we had cannoli -- a must have. TBH Scalessa's one of the best Italian restaurants I've personally been to. It's so cozy and old school at the same time, that I'd love to bring a friend with me back here. 10/10 would recommend for date night! Quick tip: the restroom wasn't working when we visited, so in case that's an issue, there's a gas station and cafe nearby that has facilities.

I stopped in for a quick lunch. They don't use frozen patties here; everything is fresh and homemade. The meatballs were huge, about the size of baseballs, and the gravy tasted just like mom makes. The four cheese gnocchi melted in my mouth. I loved the decor. The staff was friendly and knew the menu well. I asked what else I should try on my next visit, and she recommended several delicious options.

Scalessa's is my absolute go-to for excellent Italian take out. It's as good as being in Brooklyn and everyone seems happy & nice. Every dish on the menu is delicious!!!

Do not sleep on this place! Amazing food and a great family atmosphere. The food was outstanding!!! The owners brother was a gem! Thanks for a great dinner. ~ Tulsa

Delicious meatballs.... Service fabulous and FREE pizza! Small friendly place with some tables outside. Owner here being very engaging with customers. Good luck in Pike Creek! Sure to be a success!

Good food. Service is good. Know what you want ahead of time to make your ordering a breeze

Porchette Sandwich Chicken Parmesan Sub Eggplant Stack All delicious. If you come here and don't get the Porchette sandwich you'll definitely want to come again. It was amazing!

Stopped here for lunch with my boys. Truly the best Italian food other than my nonnas and my moms. I had rigatoni's with pork and sausage. It was out of this world. My son had gnocchis which were homemade and delicious. Hobby had downtown chicken, which was also very very good. Can't wait to return and try other Italian delicacies on the menu. Best ever.

Saw great ratings on Yelp so my wife and I went for lunch. Ratings were accurate, this place was great. Authentic Italian food. My wife had a meatball salad - sounds strange but it was a meatball and a italian salad. I had a meatball sub. It had amazing meatballs but also some chunks of meat. Sauce was just right. Temperature was perfect. I'll be back for sure.

Everything thing was outstanding, so glad I found this place on Yelp,,, don't hesitate go check them out!

It's such a cute place with good food! We were visiting Neumor estate and got hungry! We found this on Yelp. The owners are super sweet. The meatball salad sounds like an odd combo, but it was really good, and I cut down on my carbs. My husband said it was the crispiest eggplant he has ever had!

always the best!! food excellent, service outstanding and look forward to my next visit. love them!

Celebrated another birthday at our favorite restaurant! Rich outdid himself again making my husband's favorite dish. Food was fabulous, atmosphere was cozy and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating! Scalessa's is just amazing!!

What a find! Lovely neighborhood gem, we stopped in coming home from a road trip for lunch. We will return for sure! Yelpers, I found this place while we were driving and your reviews where exactly on point. Your reviews are what made me choose this place, and I ordered everything I saw appearing on yelp multiple times: meatball salad, chicken Scalessa w/gnocchi in blush sauce, butter cake. Holy. Moly! My wife & I split everything, still took the entree home. So much food. The meatball salad was devoured, I forgot to take a pic. But the pics on here are accurate. I had to twist her arm because she did not understand meatballs with salad. I did not either, but everyone said you had to have it so I followed along. I am glad I did. Not gonna try to explain it, just get the meatball salad. You must! I don't know why the most delicious garlic bread ever is a special, but if they happen to have it while you're there, get that too. The chicken was amazing. With that crab cream sauce. I think the gnocchi was the biggest surprise, it's not traditional potato. It's made with some kind of cheese. These pillows melt in your mouth. It's completely insane. Everything was just delicious. Then the butter cake, that is homemade and comes out warm. I put myself in a food coma, lol. Totally worth it! Our server was fabulous, I didn't catch his name. The ambience is really cute, they had the Godfather on the TV and an homage to Frank Sinatra all over the walls, which suited me well because I am a fan.

Great spot in Wilmington. Family owned, neighborhood spot serving up fresh made Italian food, so good! Super friendly service in a quant dining room. Highly recommended.

I can't say enough good things about this place! I celebrated my birthday with family at their new location in Pikes Creek. The atmosphere is welcoming, classic and stylish the food is amazing!!! My 4 year old grandson kept saying " Wow" with ever bite. My 31 year old son said," this is probably some of the best Italian food that I ever ate!" We enjoyed the meatballs and Brussel sprouts for appetizers. Chicken Scalessa and pasta dishes for dinner. Then we finished with butter cake and cannoli's! The food was out of this world! The service was excellent too! Can't wait to return!

The food, the service, the ambience, everything was just amazing! From the minute we walked in the door, we were attended to and waited on with impeccable service! The food was absolutely amazing. Everything from the appetizers to the main course and the dessert was yummy! Would return over and over again!

The food is so so good! The smell of the place is so inviting! Scalessa's is a very clean place! The atmosphere says come anytime! The staff people are so nice! I love going there whenever I get a chance! Try it! You will like it!

This is a great place. We keep going back! Everything is great and authentic. I showed this place to a friend and he keeps going back as well

Best Italian food I've ever had. Coming from two older real percent Italian ladies one 83 one 79 and me 50 percent age 44. Service was great. Nice intimate setting great people. Food I never had better. The potato gnocchi o my goodness. They were under the chicken Marsala

Great, unassuming, little corner joint with good food and nice people. Bummer it is closed on Sundays.

Cheesesteak and Chicken Cutlet hoagie were both amazing. Very small but quaint atmosphere; but prices were a little steep.

First time trying Scalessa's and will not be my last! Had the Italian Hoagie, it was packed with premium meat and was huge!

Found this little Italian restaurant by accident while traveling. It was located on the corner in a small neighborhood. Was a really good find, the portions were massive and the taste and service was excellent. Very casual only 6-7 tables but very enjoyable. Was fun to walk around the neighborhood after dinner.

It's so hard to find authentic Italian food anymore. The meatballs are soft just like my nonna used to make. I just tried the Limestone location, and I was very happy to see ample parking! I had the Veal Scalessa and it was huge! Plenty of food for at least two meals. The veal was pounded nice and thin. It came with gnocchi, which literally melted in my mouth! What a delightful treat! I had asked for a bit of bread, and they brought me out garlic bread! Literally felt like I was sharing a meal with family.

Wow! What an unexpected culinary experience. We over ordered food and don't regret one meal. Broccoli rabe & meatball appetizer was outstanding. Chicken & veal Parms with a side of garlic bread was amazing. Our waitress was busy on her phone alot but other servicers picked up her slack. The owner, Frank Sinatra pics and music made this ambiance feel like I was transformed back into a Frances Ford Coppola classic movie. Will definitely be back. We loved this place!!

Going there for our Italian family monthly family luncheon early December. I'll let you know. My cousins are excited about the venue!!

Seriously blown away but how amazing this little spot was. The 2 waitresses working were killinnnnnn it!!!!! They were on POINT. Quick with everything and so nice, had great recommendations and really knew their stuff too! Food was amazing. We got the Brussels & the meatball app. The Brussels were a little tooooo crispy for us but flavor was good. The meatballs were soooooooo good, it was the sauce for me though!!! They give a little plop of ricotta too with that. So glad we got that app! I got the spinach ravioli special it was in a light blush type of sauce with spinach and tomatoes on it. Wow. I actually never order anything like that but the waitress recommended it and it was to die for! Huge raviolis too, great portion. My husband got the porkette "loaded" he said it was great too! He couldn't finish it and only ate half it was hugeeee! So good, the broccoli rabe there is exactly how broccoli rabe should be!! We also got a garden salad which was simple but amazing. Dressing was great!!! It is a little bit of a smaller place, so it did get a little hot but that could've been the pasta sweats we had lol. Love this spot, a new favorite of ours for some authentic good homemade Italian. We will 100% be back here!!!!! Already thinking of what we will get next time!

So hard to find good Italian food, Scalessa's is great. Wonderful neighborhood restaurant, great service and clientele, had the eggplant Parmesan which was great, sausages were also tasty.

Great food,great service. There were 3 of us. Food came out fast and so delicious. One of us had shrimp with gnocchi,another had lasagna and I had meatball salad and pepperoni bread. They were all amazing and large portions. Highly recommend. Too bad there's no bar but they're opening another restaurant in pike creek that'll have one. Looking forward to that

Travelling thru Wilmington to get to Philly. Looked up Italian Restaurants and saw 5 stars on every review here on Yelp. We would give it more because of our wonderful waiter Jude. He treated us with brocolli Rabe because I had never heard of this dish. He then bought over 2 meatballs saying they had extras. Best ever, try anything with meatballs, luscious. We had chicken Marsala and the last chicken dish with a blush sauce and gnocchi. It was steaming hot, delicious and lots to take home. Then he send us home with homemade butter cake. Everything is homemade and truly wonderful

Absolutely awesome the food is amazing! Just like a family owned Italian eatery in Any Italian neighborhood. The best

Me and my boyfriend frequent Scalessa's and it is truly an amazing place! The waiter/waitresses are incredibly kind and very knowledgeable, and the environment is so cozy and comfortable. I always get the meatball salad, which is incredible, and always sample whatever my boyfriend is having, whether it's the chicken parmigiana or the other various pasta dishes. Very wonderful place, and I always love my food and enjoy my time whenever I come! Keep up the great work, and so excited to try the Pike Creek location

It was the last day in Wilmington for my partner and me and we stopped here for lunch after reading some good reviews.  We started with the meatball salad.  The veggies were fresh (crispy romaine and cucumbers, they took the time to use and slice cherry tomatoes instead of beefsteak, black olives, a pepperoncini and sprinkled with parmesan...this is tlc!), meatballs had a higher ratio of meat to filler/breadcrumbs and the ricotta was smooth and sweet...we highly recommend this dish and you wont get this anywhere exactly like this! We also shared their cheesesteak with mushrooms.  The sub roll was slightly toasted and not the kind you get in most places...it was thinner with less volume of bread, which made the meat, cheese and mushrooms the stars! We also ordered an italian sub to go...this thing is huge and feeds 2 people.  The roll was soft and filled with salami, cappocolo, ham, prosciutto, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and hot peppers.  An amazing sub! Bottom line, the service was fast and the food was outstanding...we would be weekly visitors here if we were locals!

This is the best Italian restaurant around in my opinion. If you like classic Italian food, you will love Scalessa's! We have been here numerous times and have never been disappointed. They are located in the cutest corner spot in a residential neighborhood in Wilmington with the perfect old world Italian flare inside. Someone always greets us as soon as we walk in the door, and we've never had to wait long for a table. Everything we've ordered here has been excellent. The lasagna is absolutely amazing. The meatball salad is so flavorful with their Sunday gravy and a dollop of ricotta cheese on the side. The chicken marsala is probably the best around and is paired with homemade gnocchi that are out of this world. You can't go wrong with their sandwiches either. I also highly recommend the cannolis which are top notch. Can't wait for our next visit!