The Festival offers a wide variety of delicious and authentic Italian food specialties. Experience a virtual tour of Italy during your visit by choosing a meal or snack in one of our many outdoor eateries.
ITALIAN FESTIVAL CAFES
West Chester, PA-based Italian staple Bella Cucina Foods returns this year, and expands their selections at the La Piazza “Cage”, adjacent to the Chuch and Grade School, between the Cocktails and Vines and Stellato bars.
Cafe Riviera and La Pizzeria Metro
The noted Tumolo family, proprietors of noted Delaware restaurants Cafe Riviera and La Pizzeria Metro will be operating the Cafe Antonian. Look for a wide selection of Italian classics and their impeccable pizza creations!
Regional landmarks La casa Pasta and Chesapeake Inn return, presenting the Ballad Room of the Grade School, offering dine-in and take-out options. Be sure not to miss the handcrafted Italian specialties, inspired by the tastes of Italy.
One of the region’s top Italian cuisine specialists, Luigi & Giovanni returns this year, presenting Cafe Nona Strada with a full line of their noted specialties.
Chef Giuseppe Furio handcrafts the finest in Italian cuisine right before your eyes! Be sure to both see and taste the quality! Visit Chef Giuseppe right
ITALIAN FESTIVAL VENDOR PARTNERS (On Scott St. between W. 9th St. & W. 10th St, unless otherwise noted)
A Stitch in Time: Your home computerized embroidery, silk screening, and promotional products, shop a wide variety of Italian Festival and St. Anthony’s Parish Centennial-themed apparel and gifts. Proudly owned and operated by St. Anthony of Padua parishioners!
Bernie’s Water Ice: A Festival favorite! Bernie’s returns with a stand in our Scott St. vendor area. We also feature Bernie’s Water Ice at the various Festival bars for various water ice products that we serve throughout the Festival grounds.
Delaware Lottery: Enjoy all your favorite Delaware Lottery games on-site at the Festival! Visit the Lottery trailer on Scott Street, from Wednesday, 6/12 through Sunday, 6/16.
Dippin’ Dots: Everyone’s favorite frozen ice cream treat returns this year! We welcome longtime Festival partner Lottie, serving up this delicious treat!
Fusco’s Italian Water Ice!: The Festival welcomes Fusco’s Italian Water Ice this year! Be sure to visit Fusco’s at the corner of 9th & DuPont Sts. opposite the entrance to the Grade School.
Olevano Olive Oil: Experience the quality and purity of authentic olive oil and olive oil-based body and home products from this breathtakingly beautiful region of Italy, home to Olevano sul Tusciano, a sister city of Wilmington, DE, the home of the Italian Festival! Located adjacent to the Il Mercato marketplace of Italian products next to the chuch.
Serpe’s Bakery: Enjoy a wide selection of the highest quality handcrafted pastries and delicacies at the Serpe’s tent on Scott St; staffed by dedicated St. Anthony’s volunteers! Serpe’s is proudly owned by the Serpe family, lifelong parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Parish!
NEW For 2024: Mobile Food Trucks!
Be sure to check out our new additions, offering Festival favorites and new additions!
Donut NV Wilmington: The Italian Festival is proud to welcome a new food sensation: the finest in mini donuts, topped with a wide variety of potential enticing and delectable toppings! These mini donuts are served by the bag, by the box, and by the bucket! Satisfy your sweet tooth with this unique treat that the entire family will love!
Funella’s Funnel Cakes : Handcrafted funnel cakes and a variety of fresh fruit toppings, drizzles, and other treats, will take your funnel cake experience to the next level! Enjoy a new spin on funnel cakes at this year’s Italian Festival!
Gotta Lotta Gelata : Made in small batches, with only the finest ingredients, and “no artificial anything”, enjoy the highest quality of gelato and gelato-related products, all served from a fun and festive food truck!
Lucky Shot Coffee Company: Wilmington’s ” home grown” coffee company, featuring specialty coffee, vintage style (check out their vintage Scamp trailer!), and local focus! St. Anthony’s is proud to bring Lucky Shot to the Italian Festival for the best in specialty coffee drinks!