Some restaurants earn their reputation through flash and fanfare — but the ones that truly endure do it the old-fashioned way: through great food, family pride, and a neighborhood that refuses to let them go unnoticed.
La Pizzeria Metro, perched at 3101 Miller Road in Northwest Wilmington, Delaware, is exactly that kind of place.
With hand-crafted, wood-fired neo-Neapolitan pizza at its heart and a menu that somehow manages to be both deeply rooted in Italian tradition and wildly creative, this family-owned gem has earned its place as one of the best pizza spots in Delaware.
How La Pizzeria Metro Won Wilmington’s Hearts
Owner Michael Tumolo didn’t stumble into the pizza business — he was born into it.
Tumolo first opened Café Riviera at the Concord Mall back in 1981, spending decades perfecting traditional New York–style pizza and Italian cuisine before channeling everything he’d learned into something grander.
La Pizzeria Metro became his masterpiece — a restaurant built on the idea of bringing the very best in hand-crafted, wood-fired pizza directly to Wilmington’s local residential neighborhoods.
The restaurant earned a devoted following not just because the pies are exceptional, but because the entire experience — from the warmly creative menu to the all-natural, high-quality ingredients — feels intentional in every way.
Reviewers consistently describe the specialty pizzas as some of the most creative and well-executed they’ve ever tasted.🌟
What really sealed the deal with locals, though, was the way Tumolo tied the menu directly to the fabric of Wilmington itself.
Every specialty pizza is named after a neighborhood or landmark in Wilmington — the Trolley Square, the Rodney Square, the Brandywine Hills, the Rockford Park — creating a sense of local identity and pride that goes far beyond your average pie. 📍
Couple that with a Phantom Gourmet–worthy reputation for quality and an atmosphere that buzzes with genuine energy, and it becomes clear why La Pizzeria Metro has grown into one of the most beloved family-owned pizzerias in Delaware.
Food Highlights 🍕
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Monkey Hill: Built with capicola, tomato conserve, pesto, ricotta, pistachio crumble, mozzarella, and a garlic aioli finish.
- Browntown: A wildly creative combination that somehow works perfectly — pork belly, caramelized onions, grape tomatoes, pineapple, arugula, provolone, mozzarella, and a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey. 🍯
- Café Riviera: A direct tribute to owner Michael Tumolo’s original restaurant that started it all back in 1981 — built with fresh clams, bacon, garlic, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, and a generous drizzle of EVOO.
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Trolley Square: The go-to for buffalo chicken lovers — with blackened chicken, honey buffalo sauce, scallions, Gorgonzola, and mozzarella — The Infatuation calls it a standout among the restaurant’s neighborhood-inspired pies.
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Rodney Square: Named after Wilmington’s iconic central square, this pie features chicken sausage, broccoli rabe, crushed red pepper, garlic, provolone, and mozzarella — a distinctly Italian-American combo.
- Market Street: The ultimate meat lover’s pizza — loaded with pepperoni, sausage, meatball, bacon, Italian ham, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
- The Mansion: Named after one of Wilmington’s most storied landmarks, this is a showpiece pie that lives up to its grand name — rich, indulgent, and built with premium toppings.
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Brandywine Hills: For mushroom fans, this is a dream pie — made with portabella mushrooms, zucchini, roasted garlic, tomato sauce, fontina cheese, mozzarella, and a truffle oil finish.🍄
Atmosphere 🏡
La Pizzeria Metro has the kind of energy that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a local secret — even if half of Wilmington already knows about it.
The space is warm, lively, and casual, with an open kitchen where the wood-fired oven serves as the centerpiece, and the aroma of charred dough and roasting garlic greets you at the door.
It’s the kind of neighborhood pizzeria where regulars settle in like they own the place, the staff greets familiar faces warmly, and first-timers quickly realize they’ll be back.
Bottom Line
Here’s why La Pizzeria Metro deserves a spot on your must-visit list:
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🍕 Over 40 years of family-owned pizza craftsmanship behind every single pie
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🔥 Hand-crafted, wood-fired neo-Neapolitan pizza made with all-natural, high-quality ingredients
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🗺️ A creatively local menu — every specialty pizza is named after a Wilmington neighborhood
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🌶️ Bold, adventurous flavor combinations like the Monkey Hill and Browntown that you simply won’t find anywhere else
Address:
3101 Miller Road, Wilmington, DE 19802
📞 (302) 761-9199
🕔 Open Mon–Tue: 4 PM–9 PM | Wed–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM | Fri: 11 AM–10 PM | Sat: 12 PM–10 PM | Sun: 11 AM–8 PM