Sugo Italian Steakhouse
within the Hotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401
About Sugo Italian Steakhouse - steak house in Wilmington, North Carolina
Customer Review Summary
Sugo Italian Steakhouse is highly praised for its outstanding food and service. Diners rave about the perfectly cooked lamb chops, delicious vodka sauce pasta, and excellent skirt steak. The staff, particularly Savanna and the bar manager Shannon, receive commendations for their attentiveness and mixology skills. The ambiance is upscale and elegant, enhancing the overall dining experience. Guests enjoyed various dishes such as Tuna Carpaccio, Caesar Salad, and Baked Alaska Flambé. Many reviews mention that the restaurant surpasses high-end dining experiences in other major cities. Some guests had mixed feelings about the cocktails, suggesting they were too strong. Overall, Sugo is recommended for its fantastic dining experience, great food, and accommodating staff.
Key Features
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
E M Kiser
Who knew such a gem existed in another restaurants old spot. We ate here last night for the first and NOT the last time. Lamb chops cooked to a perfect temp and the vodka sauce on the pasta was an explosion in your mouth. The service was spot on also. We sat at the bar (no reservations needed). Olivia's mixology was poetry in motion with guidance from the bar manager Shannon. Shannon didn't miss a beat, managing I think 4 bartenders with drinks and food. She's a boss. Thanks for a great start to our evening.
Kristina Castillo
Every time I have dined here, the staff and management have been so accommodating. Even with the smallest things and they go they extra mile! I have dined in many fine dining restaurants in Cali and Las Vegas, Chicago and New York and I have to say, they top every restaurant when it comes to taking care of their customers! We definitely will be back and we appreciate all they do for us!
Madison A
We came here for our anniversary/Valentines Day dinner and had a fantastic experience! This was easily the best restaurant we’ve been to in Wilmington. The food and cocktails were amazing, and the service was phenomenal. Definitely recommend!
carmela laber
What an incredible experience from the food to the service. Our waitress Savanna was wonderful. It was our first time there and she was attentive, went over every item and gave wonderful suggestions. The wait staff and management were also there to take care of us. They did a wonderful job brightening up the restaurant and the food and drinks were amazing!!!
Jael D
We drove almost 2 hours to try this restaurant on Christmas Eve.. the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and gave us good recommendations on the menu. The skirt steak was excellent , rolls and side dishes were also really good. One thing I was not very impressed with were the cocktails .. they were very strong and we didn’t finish any of them.. the ingredients sound good but the execution needs a little work. I will definitely come back but will probably skip ordering drinks.
Ilana Ash
This place is simply incredible! We dined here this even to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and we’re truly impressed. The food was outstanding, steaks cooked perfectly. Service was also excellent. The ambiance is certainly more upscale, which is nice for inside of a hotel. Would definitely recommended Sugo when in the area!
Matt Hempson
Sugo did not disappoint! This high-end restaurant features luxurious seats, beautiful murals, and elegant lighting, making it clear that you are in for a fantastic dining experience. Everyone we encountered was pleasant and professional. The Tuna Carpaccio was fresh and delicious. The Caesar Salad was crisp and refreshing, truly hitting the spot. The dry-aged KC Strip was cooked perfectly to medium rare, with a tender, warm red center and a crispy crust—sheer perfection. Don’t miss the Baked Alaska Flambé! The presentation was entertaining, but the dessert was so delicious that I won't be sharing it next time. ;)
Sherri Ingle, Real Estate Broker
Wow! This restaurant is absolutely delicious. Everything we had was fantastic. The wait staff was so delightful. The manager came and spoke to us at the table. The portions are huge so you better come hungry! I had the salmon and it was absolutely delicious. Make a reservation today! You will be thankful you did!
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