🏆 Vote for Our West Side Businesses in Best of Delaware 2026!

Show your West Side pride and help put our neighborhood on the map—statewide.

⏰ Voting Closes February 27, 2026

Our West Side community has always been home to some of Wilmington's most beloved businesses—the kind of places where the food is real, the service is warm, and the neighborhood feels like family. Now it's our turn to make sure the rest of Delaware knows it.

Delaware Today magazine is running its annual Best of Delaware 2026 Elimination Ballot, and we have a remarkable number of West Side businesses in the running across food, entertainment, and wellness. All it takes is a few clicks to cast your votes. Every single vote makes a difference.

Winners are awarded with increased visibility, brand recognition across the state, and enhanced brand credibility, not to mention an invitation to showcase what makes them winners at one of the hottest ticket events in Delaware, the Best of Delaware Party, where attendees sample and mingle what the best businesses in Delaware have to offer.

We want to give a special shout-out to our neighbors in Little Italy, where so many outstanding restaurants have earned a place on this ballot. When this many businesses from one corner of one city make a statewide list, that is something truly special; a real testament to the character, history, and spirit of this historic neighborhood. What an incredible community we have here on the West Side. Let's make sure everyone in Delaware hears about it.

🗳️ Ready to vote? Use the direct links below to jump straight to each voting category. The ballot closes February 27th, 2026. Share this post with your neighbors, friends, and family and let's get every vote we can!

Each of these businesses pours heart and soul into serving this community every single day. Let's return the love — one vote at a time. 💙

🍽️ Food & Drink

This is where the West Side truly shines. From the iconic tables of Little Italy to neighborhood classics that have fed Wilmington families for generations, our local restaurants, cafés, and eateries deserve to be celebrated as the best in the state. Click any subcategory link below to go directly to that voting page!

Wilmington / Little Italy Restaurant

This one is close to home. Vote for the restaurants that make our Little Italy one of the most beloved dining destinations in all of Delaware. Luigi Vitrone's Pastabilities, Merengue House Bar & Restaurant, Mrs. Robino’s Restaurant, Ristorante Attilio, and Rocco Italian Grill & Sports Bar are all in the running—go show them some love!

Italian (Neighborhood)

Our Little Italy restaurants don't just serve great food—they are the neighborhood. Vote for your favorite West Side Italian spot and let the state know what we already know. West Side contenders include Mrs. Robino’s Restaurant and Ristorante Attilio.

Steakhouse

Cast your vote for Walter's Steakhouse, a true West Side classic and one of Wilmington's most celebrated dining experiences.

Fried Chicken

Walt's Flavor Crisp Chicken has been a neighborhood institution for years. Give them the recognition they deserve!

Sandwiches

Vote for Coterie Cafe + Kitchen—a West Side neighborhood cafe already becoming a local favorite based in the former site of Books & Bagels, a West Side Grows Together Launchpad site!

Cheesesteaks

Founded in 1976 right on Union Street by siblings Lois and Alan Margolet, Capriotti’s still stands at their original location serving up their classic cheesesteaks and so much more.

Tacos

El Toro Mexican Grill & Cantina brings bold, authentic flavor to our neighborhood every day. Vote for them here!

Chinese

Support King Garden, a West Side staple that has kept our community fed and happy for years. Go cast your vote!

Breakfast Spot

Coterie Cafe + Kitchen is making the West Side's morning game strong. Vote for your favorite go-to breakfast spot!

Brunch

Weekend brunch on the West Side? You have options between Coterie Cafe + Kitchen and Park Cafe—now make it official with your vote.

Lunch Spot

From café sandwiches to a quick, satisfying midday meal, our Coterie Cafe + Kitchen has you covered.

Chef

Behind every great meal is a great chef. Is it any surprise that Dmitrik Bialach of Coterie Cafe + Kitchen is on this list? Recognize the culinary talent driving our West Side restaurants to excellence in this category.

Catering

Many of our West Side restaurants offer outstanding catering. If one of them has made your event unforgettable, vote for them here!

Restaurant Desserts

Don't skip dessert — and don't skip this vote! Recognize the sweet finales that make dining on the West Side an experience from start to finish.

Crab Cakes

We're close to the water and our restaurants know it. Vote for the best crab cakes in the Upstate area right here.

Seafood Market

Fresh, local seafood is a cornerstone of great cooking. Support the West Side spots keeping it on the menu.

Bagel

A great bagel is a neighborhood treasure. Vote for your West Side go-to in this category.

Bakery

Fresh-baked goods, pastries, and more — celebrate the bakers keeping our neighborhood delicious.

Ice Cream

Who makes the best scoop on the West Side? Cast your vote and settle the debate once and for all!

🎤 Arts, Fun & Entertainment

The West Side isn't just a place to eat — it's a place to gather, celebrate, and connect. Our bars and entertainment venues are at the heart of this community's social life, and they deserve statewide recognition for it.

Karaoke Night

If you've ever grabbed the mic at Crimson Moon or The Carriage House Bar + Lounge, you know the West Side knows how to have a great night out. Vote for your favorite karaoke spot here!

Live Music Venue

Live music brings a neighborhood to life. Support the West Side venues that keep the music going and vote for the best live music spot in the Upstate area.

💚 Beauty, Body, Health & Wellness

A strong community takes care of itself. We're proud to have dedicated health and wellness professionals right here on the West Side who work hard every day to keep our neighbors feeling their best.

Chiropractor

First State Health & Wellness has been a trusted resource for our community's health and well-being. Cast your vote for them here and give them the recognition they've earned!

🗳️ Every vote counts and every category matters. Share this post far and wide — send it to your neighbors, post it to your social media, text it to your friends and family. The ballot closes February 27, 2026. Let's show Delaware what the West Side is made of!

With pride and gratitude for this incredible community — thank you to every business owner, employee, and loyal customer who makes the West Side the special place it is. Now let's go vote! 🙌