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Polpo - Avalon, Avalon, NJ

Polpo - Avalon

4.7
4.7
1917 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Italian Restaurant that specializes in Venetian fare with a focus on seafood.

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Private dining

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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 1,917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 an authentic Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." Known for its BYOB policy, standout dishes like Osso Bucco and Veal Fontana receive high praise. The atmosphere is often described as "amazing," though some diners find it noisy. Pricing is on the higher side, but most agree it's worth it for the "scrumptious food" and "impeccable service." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

1,917 Reviews
  1. Steven

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the nicest evenings we have had in a long time. The service and food were amazing. Thank you to all who worked hard so that we could enjoy a night out.

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  2. Patti

    Philadelphia27 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Polpo cancelled my reservation by phone at 8:30PM the night before my reservation.

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  3. Mary-Anne

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner last night! Everything was great! We had a lovely server, I cannot remember her name, but she is from Peru. The food was delicious! We are year round residents and are happy that you are open!

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  4. Amy VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the lobster ravioli special. It was amazing! Polpo is always exceptional with their food and service.

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  5. Karen

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fifth time visiting Polpo and it did not disappoint. The food was outstanding and the portions were generous. Our server was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Carol VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Loved the timing of our food my rigatoni was terrific and shrimp very tasty!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a bad weather night but the restaurant and staff were attentive and the food was served in perfect order. Its a good place to enjoy good food.

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  8. MARK VIP

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Pulpo, our server, Allison, could not have been more attentive and was assisted by an eager and hard-working crew who never let our water glass get half empty and quickly removed old items and brought new items to the table in a seamless and efficient manner. The menu had so many outstanding choices, but even then, the daily specials were so good that we could not pass them up as we ordered all 3 of the appetizer specials but ordered our entrées from the regular menu. We went with the Gorgonzola Gnocchi and the Branzino, both of which were sublime in how delicious they were! We had a wonderful decaf cappuccino for dessert, and they even gave us a complementary glass of homemade limoncello to finish off the evening. As it is BYOB we brought our own wine with dinner, but they recently began selling some local vineyards if you do not bring your own. Overall, a five out of five stars experience and would highly recommend.

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  9. David

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was very good, service also very good. We'll be back.

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  10. Lee

    Atlantic City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time dining at the location. We’ve dined previously at their Strathmere restaurant. Both place present well but last night we again found their food to be average. Not good not bad but somewhere in between. Also a little pricy for a BYOB. Probably won’t recommend or return as there are better options elsewhere.

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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 4.7 stars by 1917 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 9 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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