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La Fia

4.9 (2356)
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
421 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801

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La Fia

4.9
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
Wilmington

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Travel down historic Market Street towards the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and you will find La Fia Bistro. La Fia is an intimate dinner destination in a historic building located on the corner of 5th and Market. Chef Dwain Kalup's menu utlizes carefully sourced ingredients reflecting the seasons, local region and local farms. The menu at La Fia features small plates, pastas and creative entrees. Our cheese and charcuterie is one of a kind and not to be missed!

Due to the small size of our restaurant we allow 2 hours for guests to enjoy their dining experience. If you feel you need more time please reach out to us directly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dwain Kalup
  • Catering
    Please contact us for any catering requests. Our bakery is happy to customize a catering menu for any type of event.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking on Market Street. There is also a parking garage across the street from La Fia; 516 N King St, called Colonial Parking. It is approximately 450 feet from the parking garage to La Fia.
  • Entertainment
    La Fia is located across the street from Live at the Queen Theater. You will also find the Delaware Grand Opera House and easy 3 block walk down Market Street and the Dupont Theater at the Hotel Dupont less than half a mile away.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Fia.

4.9

4.9
(2356)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

  • Delaware

    Best Value

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Fia offers "exceptional" cuisine with "interesting flavor combinations" and "beautiful presentation." Guests rave about dishes like the duck leg confit, pork coppa, and innovative small plates. The service, especially from Natasha, is "attentive" and "outstanding," creating a "wonderful" dining experience. A "go-to" spot in Wilmington for memorable meals.
2,356 Reviews
  1. Paula

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very good. Small portions for what they charge. The front-of-house staff could be friendlier. I would recommend anyway to go.

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  2. Richard Gold

    Philadelphia101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a date night at La FIA, under superb wait service by Natasha, and the recent departure of their JB-nominated chef. The cheese board was a nice start and we found our large plate’s innovative. Pork coppa, a fatty and uncommon cut, offered an unusual opportunity and a unique taste, paired well with a fungal fall medley. Bucatini was rich and a bit overly salted but delicious, served with guanciale, sage, and topped with toasted bread crumbs. We shared the pear dessert; cake, salted caramel and gelato.

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  3. Barbara

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional! Interesting flavor combinations that delight the palate.

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  4. Kater

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is really the star here. Everything is delicious. We had the duck leg confit, which is rich and memorable, a stellar cheese board, and some "savory" beignets which were like salty not-sweet donuts. Honestly, we were pretty stuffed after small plates and starters. The cocktails are pretty good, (though not as good as at their sister restaurant Crow Bar.) My husband had a wine he really liked on our previous visit, but he couldn't remember it. Our server (Lindsay) looked it up for him from our previous reservation, which I thought was a lovely gesture. Also, even though we arrived too early for our reservation, they were still able to seat us, which of course they didn't have to do, so lucky us. I thought our "counter" seating would be at the bar, but it was in the window overlooking the street which was fun. We mostly eat at home, but when we go out, it's nice to have really exceptional food.

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  5. Dana

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and service. Already looking forward to coming back to try new things. But will reorder the octopus and duck leg small plates because they were too delicious to not order every time.

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  6. James Gold

    Philadelphia64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Natasha, our preferred servver, was great as always. The Master Board is a robust starter with many delicacies. We especially enjoyed the tuna credo. I thought that the Pork Coppa was outstanding. The Valpociella and "Micro-Cosme." were great and the 20 year old port was yummy. too. La Fia has been a go-to place for us for quite awhile. We'll be back again. soon.

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  7. Wayne

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was pleasant. The food was amazing as always and the service was once again excellent. The seared scallops was very good but I was expecting more than just 2 scallops. That’s my only complaint. Otherwise everything else we had off the menu was 5 star.

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  8. Steve

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had scallops, bronzino ( outstanding) and short rib. Also a dessert. Food was terrific; creative, high quality, well seasoned and prepared and visually appetizing. A special meal. It was somewhat expensive.

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  9. bert

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner where we could actually hear our dinner companions! Wonderful food, (had the warm beets, duck preserve, short ribs, ...). Caring service. Fabulous bar.

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  10. Michelee

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at La Fia is always impeccable. The ambiance is sophisticated, and at the same time relaxed and friendly. Perfect for a date night, or for any occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dwain Kalup
  • Catering
    Please contact us for any catering requests. Our bakery is happy to customize a catering menu for any type of event.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking on Market Street. There is also a parking garage across the street from La Fia; 516 N King St, called Colonial Parking. It is approximately 450 feet from the parking garage to La Fia.
  • Entertainment
    La Fia is located across the street from Live at the Queen Theater. You will also find the Delaware Grand Opera House and easy 3 block walk down Market Street and the Dupont Theater at the Hotel Dupont less than half a mile away.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

FAQs

For a quieter, more relaxed meal at La Fia, choose a later dinner seating, reviewers say an 8:30 p.m. table often finds the dining room cleared out, and outdoor tables are also notably quieter when the weather is good.

Yes, guests report outdoor seating at La Fia, and many parties have been seated outside when the weather is nice, finding it a quieter alternative to the busy dining room.

La Fia feels intimate and warm, an intimate dinner destination in a historic building with a cozy, inviting dining room; the small room can be buzzy at peak times, while back-corner tables and outdoor seating offer quieter options.

Guests describe portion sizes as generous or “optimal, ” with specific plates (for example, the rockfish) noted as generous servings.

Wednesday is a popular choice, guests praise the Wednesday prix fixe and report very positive experiences on that night.

Yes, La Fia's intimate dinner setting in a historic Market Street building and multiple glowing anniversary and date-night visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, so think neat, well-put-together clothing without needing formalwear.

Yes, families dine at La Fia; guests report visiting with their children and enjoying relaxed family occasions like Mother's Day brunch, with attentive service noted.

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La Fia

4.9
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
Wilmington

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
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