"So we ordered the escargot paired with bone marrow, short rib bolognese, Burrata meze plate and the trumpet mushrooms. The food presentation was great, flavor was good but not knock your socks off. Now the ambiance and decor was stunning! Beautiful environment, with a friendly and professional staff."

"⭐ 1 out of 5 — A Beautiful Space With the Worst Meal I’ve Ever Had I want to start by shouting out Frank F., our server. Frank was truly exceptional — warm, attentive, and the absolute highlight of the evening. If this review were based on service alone, it would be five stars. Unfortunately, everything else about Le Cavalier (Wilmington, DE) fell painfully short. My husband and I were excited to dine here for a special celebration and intentionally chose this restaurant for its reputation and ambiance. In hindsight… we should have listened to the 4.2 Google reviews. The experience began with the shrimp appetizer. One of the shrimp tails was brown — an immediate red flag — and the overall dish was unappetizing and underwhelming. Then came my entrée: the short rib. And I say this with complete sincerity as someone who has eaten at many restaurants and absolutely loves food: this was the worst short rib I have ever had in my entire life. It tasted as if it had been boiled in plain water, completely untouched by seasoning, depth, or care. No flavor. No richness. No technique. Nothing. I genuinely could not believe a French restaurant would send this out of the kitchen. I found myself smiling through the meal out of sheer disbelief — mostly because we were already looking at a $200 bill for what became the most disappointing dining experience I’ve ever had. The final blow? I woke up at 4 a.m. with food poisoning. Hours after leaving the restaurant, the only thing I could think about was what I had eaten there. That alone speaks volumes. Le Cavalier is a gorgeous restaurant with stunning interiors, but great décor cannot hide poor execution. For the price point and the reputation, the food should not be this careless. I’m deeply disappointed and honestly hope the restaurant reevaluates its kitchen operations. The only redeeming part of the evening was our wonderful server, Frank. Beyond that… I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone."

"Had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Le Cavalier! The service from Brittany was excellent—very attentive and welcoming. We both loved our main courses: the Roasted Chicken was perfectly savory with a delicious Marsala brown butter jus, and the Swordfish was fantastic. We also appreciated the baby-friendly touches like the soft Warm Madeleines. The historic setting of the Hotel Du Pont makes it a truly special atmosphere. Highly recommend for a celebratory night out!"

"Gorgeous décoration. Comfortable seating. Intimate atmosphere. Music is pleasant in the background. The food isn't true French, but is inspired and delicious. We had the plateau. We were missing our mussels, but did not bother to ask for a correction. The oysters were excellent. Lobster was nice. Shrimp were nice. Didn't care for the tartare. (Personal preference) I had the onion soup which was VERY tasty. Then I had the Elysian Fields Lamb Loin. The lamb was delicious, cooked true to temp, and tender. I didn't like the chickpeas as the flavor was too much of a contrast to the lamb for my taste. I also ordered local mushrooms but did not receive this side. The dessert was one of my favorites.. chocolate mousse. I meant to eat only a couple bites but nearly ate the whole thing. While my waitress was delightful in personality and graciousness, I was disappointed in missing a couple of items on the menu. She was enjoyable and I would come back to her section in the future. I'd recommend ensuring the server you have has your order down. I also ordered the filet in the morning. It was delicious. I was very happy to receive it rare. Potatoes were cooked to perfection: crispy outside, tender inside & full of savory flavor. The greenbeans were also very good. I'd return to this restaurant again."

"Had delicious brunch: avocado toast with poached eggs. They also serve a high quality tea! Great place with great gatsby era vibe."