🥪 Local Wilmington Meal Deals
Capriotti's
Birthplace of the Bobbie, 1976
The original Capriotti's, opened on Union Street in 1976 and the birthplace of the Bobbie — turkey roasted in-house, piled with stuffing, cranberry sauce and mayo on an Italian roll, essentially Thanksgiving in sub form. Subs come in sizes up to a sharable 18 inches; two smalls or a split large keeps it cheap (and Delaware adds no sales tax). Two eat for around $18.
Walt's Flavor Crisp Chicken
Wilmington's Iconic Fried Chicken
If Wilmington has one signature dish, locals will point you here — pressure-fried 'flavor crisp' chicken with a shatteringly crisp crust, best taken to-go with plenty of hot sauce and, if you're smart, a slice of sweet potato pie. Soulful, cheap and unfussy. Two eat for around $18.
Charcoal Pit
Burgers & Shakes Since 1956
A genuine Wilmington landmark, this charcoal-grill diner has been turning out burgers, crinkle fries and thick hand-spun milkshakes since 1956, with the old-school booths and signage to match. Two classic burgers (or a burger and a split sundae) land right in budget. Two eat for around $18.
Mrs. Robino's
Little Italy Red-Sauce Since 1940
A Little Italy cornerstone since 1940, family-run and gloriously unchanged — homemade spaghetti, ravioli and meatballs in portions built for leftovers. Split a big plate of pasta with bread and a side and two of you are set. Two eat for around $20.
Scalessa's Old School Italian Kitchen
Trolley Square Italian
A Trolley Square favorite doing exactly what the name promises — hearty, dependable old-school Italian, from chicken parm and gnocchi to crispy risotto balls. Split a pasta and an appetizer; it's the kind of place that sends you home with a box. Two eat for around $20.
Del Pez Mexican Gastropub
Riverfront Tacos & Mexican
A lively Mexican gastropub tucked into the Christina River Riverfront, with inventive tacos (ask for the farmer's tacos), big nachos and enchiladas that come plentiful enough to share. Split a couple of dishes — and snag the free chips, salsa and churros on orders over $20. Two eat for around $20.
Maq's Gyro Grill
Gyros & Mediterranean
A cheap, no-frills neighborhood grill where the gyros come loaded and the portions punch above the price. Two gyros (and maybe a side of fries) keep this an easy, satisfying budget meal. Two eat for around $16.
Johnnie's Hot Dogs
Johnnie's Dog House & Chicken Shack
The Concord Pike dog-and-chicken counter locals still call Johnnie's — chili dogs are $3.60 and chili-cheese dogs $4.99, so two people do a proper dog lunch for about $14.
Gaudiello's Italian Hoagies
Subs & Cheesesteaks
A local Italian deli that does the Mid-Atlantic essentials right — overstuffed hoagies and proper cheesesteaks built on good rolls. Order two and you've covered lunch for well under budget. Two eat for around $16.
DE.CO Food Hall
Downtown Food Hall
A buzzy downtown food hall where a rotating roster of vendors — Italian from a James Beard-nominated chef, bowls, sandwiches and more — share one room, so two people can graze across stalls and split the bill. Two eat for around $20.
💡 Pro tip: All deals are community-verified, and we've linked each spot's official menu where one exists. Remember Delaware has no sales tax, so the menu price is the final price — and at the Italian and gastropub sit-down spots, the two-under-$20 move is to split a big plate. Hours and prices change, so check before a special trip. If something's expired, flag it on our main directory so we can update it.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Pick 6 — Meal for Two from $19.99
The Pick 6 lets two people build a shared meal — choose six items across wings, tenders, and sides — starting around $19.99. A reliable two-for-$20 play at any BWW. Dine-in or takeout; pricing varies slightly by market.
Applebee's
Two $9.99 Really Big Meal Deals — $20
Each $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal pairs an entrée — Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Big Cluckin' Chicken Sandwich, or Big Bangin' Burger — with endless fries and a fountain drink. Two combos feed two for about $20, dine-in.
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