La Duna Paradiso

Beautiful new restaurant with a stunning interior and great atmosphere. Service was excellent and very attentive. The food was a mix. The spaghetti was outstanding (10/10), and the roasted black bass was delicious and well prepared — both highly recommended (10/10) . I love crudo but the scallop crudo was very small and not particularly memorable (7/10). The calamari plancha, unfortunately, was slightly undercooked and felt more like an appetizer than an entrée (4/10) Cocktails were well made, and the staff was happy to prepare a classic drink off the menu. Overall, I would come back for the ambiance and to try other dishes. The place has great potential, though a few menu items could use some refinement.

We have been coming to this Boutique hotel since before it was Trailborn. However, this restaurant is next level! The sea bass and salmon dishes were moist and flaky. And … the Bruschetta was a party in my mouth! It had sliced figs on top and a blend of diced tomatoes and citrus. The taste left me wanting more! Michelin level experience!

While staying at Trailborn we had breakfast here a couple times! It was always very good food! The avacado toast was huge and I was sooo full after. The bacon was delicious and fruit and yogurt parfait were delicious too. I wanted to keep trying everything for breakfast haha! Hopefully we will be back another year.

This is a must visit dining experience if you are lucky enough to be in Wrightsville Beach Area. I had heard about the renovation of the hotel and restaurant after Marriott bought the Blockade Runner. We got a 6pm seating on a Saturday night and I can tell you it was easily the best dining experience I've had this year. We had a kale ceaser salad to start and split it easily..dressing was amazing. Our entrees were the roasted Chilean Sea Bass and the Spaghetti and Crab. Both were amazing and the portions were generous. We finished with an Olive Oil cake and Gelato. The meal was a value considering the view (see the pictures) at the golden hour nonetheless! Our waitress had a trainee under wing and they both spoiled us silly. They knew the menu and skillfully guided me towards our cho

La Duna Paradiso delivered an outstanding dinner that exceeded our expectations. We began with the kale salad and focaccia bread - both excellent starters. The salad was perfectly fresh with just the right amount of dressing, never overwhelming the greens. The focaccia was warm and fresh, creating a nice complement to the lighter salad. For entrees, I ordered the bucatini carbonara, which completely won me over despite not typically being drawn to Italian cuisine. The pasta was cooked to absolute perfection with an ideal texture, and the dish managed to be rich and satisfying without feeling heavy. The crispy pancetta added wonderful smokiness and depth of flavor throughout. The real star of the evening was my wife's halibut - easily one of the best fish dishes we've had in Wilmington. T