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Polpo - Avalon, Avalon, NJ

Polpo - Avalon

4.6
4.6
1888 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Italian Restaurant that specializes in Venetian fare with a focus on seafood.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 830-2904
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bujar Daku
  • Neighborhood
    Avalon
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,888 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Kid-friendly

  • Cape May

    Good for groups

  • Cape May

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cape May

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cape May

    Italian

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polpo in Avalon offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the authentic menu, attentive staff, and standout specials. Despite occasional noise and rushed service, the ambiance and "fantastic" meals make it a favorite. The BYOB policy adds a personal touch to this upscale establishment.

1,888 Reviews
  1. Mark

    VIP

    New Jersey

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was well prepared, prompt service on a busy night. They didn't check after dishes were served to see if we needed anything, which we did, so I got up and found someone.

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  2. Heather

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Polpo for their gluten free options!!! The ability to choose almost any entree and make it gluten free is the best for our family!

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  3. Douglas

    VIP

    Naples

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The entrees were all very good and fresh. Osso bucco was delicious as was the red and white branzino. As appetizers, we had calamari and gorgonzola gnocchi which are always fresh and tender. We sat in the area that is enclosed and it was warm but fairly loud. I would have preferred indoor but the place was very crowded Thanksgiving weekend. A very good dinner and I surely will go back again.

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  4. Kathy

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was uber personable. Food divine. Very nice dining room.

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  5. andrea

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Chicken Francese ever! And the sacchetti were to die for. Amazing service.

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  6. Kathleen

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A new-to-us restaurant, it will definitely become a favorite!! From the grilled bread to the dessert, everything was wonderful! We had the artichokes as an appetizer. Both of our entrees were superb!!

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  7. Tracey

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved!!! Amazing food. Great service! Wonderful time!!!

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  8. Marge

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and delicious food! Our waiter, Angelo, was very welcoming and professional.

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  9. Mark

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed dinner for two in the off-season, a Friday in November. They have lots of tables, so it wasn't crowded at all -- very pleasant. You can even dine outside if it's still warm enough! Service was pleasant, although it's a team approach and could have been a bit more attentive (like, refill water glass a couple times during dinner). We split the salad special of the day, which was excellent. Shrimp scampi (with rigatoni) was very good, with more like a light blush sauce instead of the usual scampi oil sauce -- I liked it. My wife had chicken Milanese, excellent also. The menu is very large, and surprisingly for the off-season they offered lots of specials. Not so much fish here, but tons of pasta, veal, and chicken dishes. Highly recommended!

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  10. kathleen

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Off season quiet ambience. Very attentive service and delicious dinner selections.

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FAQs

Polpo - Avalon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 830-2904.

Polpo - Avalon is rated 4.6 stars by 1888 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Polpo - Avalon

3250 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Avalon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bujar Daku
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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