Reviews for Vita Nova Restaurant in Newark, DE

We are a trio of U of D alumni that meet once a month for a dinner together. This evening we dined at Vita Nova at the... Universities Trabant Center. What a great meal we had together. The service as well as the kitchen staff are all students atthe school. Everything was outstanding! Course after course, was unique and delicious. The waitstaff cared for each of us asif we were the only table. We really enjoyed our meals and the evening spent at Vita Nova. Looking forward to our next timethere. Thank you. Read more

Fantastic, seriously. Even the best waitstaff in the world isn't always excited to be at work. These students are. They are... genuinely excited to exceed your expectations and they do. The food is better than anywhere in Delaware. Just go... Read more

Our party of four loved everything we had. Service was impeccable. The standout to us was the Nitro ice cream prepared at table... side. It was a bit shocking seeing dessert prepared by students wearing safety equipment but so good. Read more

Great student run venue with good food and wine. Filet and halibut were outstanding. Student waitstaff was top notch. Decor... could use help from the design collage of UD. Seated in the back is a bland room which needs design help. Not as inexpensive asyou might think. Will go again! Read more

Absolutely fantastic experience! Vita Nova is the best kept fine dining experience in Delaware. Most other fine dining... restaurants locally are well-known. This, however, was a wonderful surprise. The food was exceptional and well timed. Theservice was great. Photos don't do this restaurant justice. More details will be added later. Please note that tips arerequested in cash, so arrive prepared. Read more

Ok, so some may be skeptical about the $18 price for a lunch buffet...but it is readily evident that it is worth every penny!... AND, if you plan ahead, it could easily serve as your lunch AND dinner meal. The staff (students) were very friendly, attentive, and engaged in conversation, all while maintaining a highly professional level of service. This is a hiddengem...certainly apiece of GOLD among the UD blue and gold!!! Read more

We celebrated our anniversary at Vita Nova recently. The food was great and the service was perfect. The brunch they have at... lunch is a wonderful bargain. The students learning the trade are a nice group and try very hard to please their customers. Theysucceed in making everybody feel special. They even brought out a special dish with desserts for our anniversary. Pleasesupport these students....you will not be disappointed!!!! I believe they serve lunch every weekday and dinner on Thursdays andFridays. Check their Facebook page for info and to view the menu. Read more

This is a great place to go for a special meal. The food is prepared and served by UD Hospitality students. I’ve never been... disappointed. Order the nitro cream and watch the students make it at your table. Read more