Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

4.6

1415 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas set out with the goal of introducing a wonderful breadth of world-class international wine that is paired with an expansive Italian, small plate menu. Our wine list and food menu are thoughtfully prepared and selected by a team that strives to introduce our guests to new, fresh Italian flavors.

Wine is Spuntino’s second name! With over 50 wines by the glass, over 150 by the bottle, four wines on tap, and three wine flights offered daily, Spuntino really does have something for everyone.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Friday Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sunday Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 661-2435
Website
http://www.spuntinowinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michel Desjardins
Catering
https://www.spuntinowinebar.com/private-events/
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a bridal brunch, birthday dinner, or anything in between, Spuntino is the perfect place to make your special occasion unforgettable with four different unique settings throughout the restaurant.
Private party contact
Richard Salfenmoser: (973) 661-2435

Location
70 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014
Neighborhood
Clifton
Cross street
Main Ave
Parking details
Plenty of parking available in open lots surrounding the restaurant
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$15 Lunch Pre Fixe
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a tasty Italian lunch at Spuntino! For only $15, savor two flavorful courses of classic dishes. Available Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm, it's the perfect, affordable way to treat yourself!
Family Style Platters
Multiple dates available
Enjoy Spuntino favorites in family-style platters! Perfect for sharing, each platter feeds 4-6 people. Order yours today!
Italian Classics Menu
Multiple dates available
Savor the flavors of Italy with Spuntino’s limited-time ‘Italian Classics’ menu! Enjoy a variety of authentic dishes made with the finest ingredients, all available a la carte. Don’t miss out—this menu is only here for a short time!

Popular dishes

Spuntino Board$29.00
Prosciutto di Parma, soppressata, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, smoked mozzarella, Wensleydale cranberry, mixed olives, orange marmalade, homemade pistachio spread
Baked Ricotta$11.00
Truffle honey, thyme, crostini
Local Burrata$15.00
Tomato honey, basil, crostini
Warm Olives$7.50
Mixed Greek olives, roasted garlic, rosemary
Calamari$17.00
Olive tapenade, tomato sauce
Truffled Artichoke Hearts$11.50
Truffle butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, truffle oil
Mussels$15.00
Tomatoes, garlic, white wine sauce, crostini
Truffle Fries$9.00
Truffle oil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Meatballs$11.50
Pork, veal, beef, ricotta, Pecorino Romano, tomato sauce
Eggplant Meatballs$10.50
Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato sauce
Olive Bread$11.00
Marinated olives, ricotta, honey, EVOO, red pepper flakes
Arancini$9.50
Risotto balls, peas, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Italian Long Peppers$12.00
Sausage, Parmigiano Reggiano, red sauce

Bruschetta

Seared Tuna$10.00
Arugula, chili peppers, olives, lemon zest, lemon thyme aioli
Mortadella$10.00
Homemade pistachio spread, pistachios, honey
Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella$7.00
Basil, EVOO
Ricotta & Marmalade$7.00
Homemade orange marmalade, pistachio
Strawberry Mascarpone$7.00
Honey, basil
Braised Short Rib$10.00
Gorgonzola, pickled radish, spiced cherry jam
Wild Mushroom$7.00
Wild mushroom ragu, fontina, truffle oil, parsley
Grilled Shrimp Scampi$10.00
Garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice

Pasta

Rigatoni Bolognese$15.50
Sausage and prosciutto di Parma ragu
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti$15.50
Garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice
Spaghetti Carbonara$13.50
Bacon, peas, tomatoes, Pecorino Romano, egg yolk, garlic
Wild Mushroom Risotto$18.00
Fontina, truffle oil, rosemary
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette$15.50
Sweet sausage, parsley, EVOO
Spaghetti Pomodoro$11.50
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil
Casserole con Pesto$12.00
Spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano

Pizza

Margherita$13.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Wild Mushroom$15.00
Fontina, cremini, rosemary, truffle oil
Long Pepper & Sausage$15.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta
Clam$17.00
Pecorino Romano, oregano, EVOO, parsley
Piccante$15.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, red pepper flakes, honey
Pesto & Smoked Mozzarella$13.00
Red onion
Brussels Sprouts & Shallot$14.00
Fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, pistachio, Calabrian chili, honey

Insalata

Roasted Beet & Fried Goat Cheese$14.00
Red & golden beets, candied pecans, arugula, mustard vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts & Apple$10.00
Candied cashews, Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved radicchio, Italian dressing
Caesar$9.00
Romaine, Parmesan crisps
- Chicken$4.00
- Shrimp$9.00
- Flat Iron 12 oz$12.00
- Salmon$15.00
Italian Chopped$15.00
Romaine, Prosciutto di Parma, pepperoncini, tomato, mixed Greek olives, chickpea, Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian dressing
Fennel & Arugula$14.00
Orange, red onion, citrus vinaigrette

Primi

Chicken Milanese$18.00
Arugula, tomato, Pecorino Romano, lemon vinaigrette
Salmon$24.00
Potato puree, artichoke hearts, fava beans, Gaeta olives, cherry tomatoes, white wine sauce, parsley oil
Cast-Iron Roasted Half Chicken$20.00
Shallots, Gaeta olives, plum tomatoes
Short Rib$23.00
Baby carrots, fingerling potatoes
Branzino$22.00
Farro & tomato salad, salmoriglio sauce
Lamb Chops$28.00
Salsa verde
Strip Steak$28.00
Roasted garlic, parsley
Chicken Parmesan$16.00
Mozzarella, tomato sauce
Spuntino Burger$18.00
Beef, Taleggio, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, arugula, roasted garlic, truffle butter, brioche, fries, roasted red pepper aioli

Verdura

Charred Broccoli Florets$9.00
Miso butter, toasted almonds, EVOO
Baby Carrots$9.00
Whole grain mustard, maple glaze
Fingerling Potatoes$9.00
Rosemary
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
Parmigiano Reggiano

Cocktails

She's Beauty, She's Grapes$16.00
Chicha Morada liquor, Lunazul Reposado, Donelli Lambrusco, fresh lemon juice, mint simple syrup, mint spring, dried lemon wheel
Citrus Cosmo$16.00
Tito’s Vodka, Giffard Pamplemousse grapefruit liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, dried orange
Berry Bellissimo$15.00
ALB Vodka, St-Germain, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup
Pomegranate & Fig Martini$15.00
Figenza Vodka, pinot noir, pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice
Cherry Manhattan$16.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Luxardo Cherry liqueur, Tosolini Amaro liqueur, Luxardo cherry
Mediterranean Mule$14.00
Figenza Fig Vodka, Q ginger beer, fresh lime juice, candied ginger
Smokin’ Peach$15.00
Elijah Craig Bourbon, peach nectar, mint simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, peach bitters, dried peach, smoked
Espresso Martini$16.00
Vanilla bean infused Ketel One Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, vanilla simple syrup, espresso beans
Sangria
Housemade with fresh fruits. Red, rosé or white
- Glass$12.00
- Pitcher$40.00

Draft Beer

Peroni Pale Lager$7.00
Lombardy, Italy • ABV 4.7%
Allagash White$8.00
Portland, ME • ABV 5.1%

Bottled Beer

Peroni Pale Lager$8.00
Lombardy, Italy • ABV 4.7%
Dogfish 60 Min IPA$8.00
Milton, DE • ABV 6%
Chimay Premiere Peres Trappistes$16.00
Belgium • ABV 7%
Erdinger Weissbier$11.00
Germany • ABV 5.3%
Pilsner Urquell$10.00
Czech Republic • ABV 4.4%
Elliot Ness Great Lakes Amber Lager$8.00
Cleveland, OH • ABV 6.1%
Peroni Nastro Azzurro$7.00
Lombardy, Italy ABV 0%
Heineken 0.0$8.00
Netherlands • ABV 0%

Wine Flights

Tour of Italy$29.00
Chianti Classico, Côtes du Rhône, Sangiovese, Barolo, Greco di Tufo
Pacific Coast Highway$26.00
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
European Tour$22.00
Vermentino, Cabernet Franc, Côtes du Rhône, Cuvée Caprice

What 1,415 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas offers a blend of delightful tapas and a diverse wine selection. Guests rave about "great service" and the "romantic" atmosphere. The small plates and Truffle menu allow for variety, while standout dishes include mussels and pizza. Perfect for date nights, with "friendly knowledgeable staff."

1,415 Reviews

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Nick
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had a great experience dining here at Spuntino! Amazing Italian food, along with a variety of cocktails to choose from. The service was great and attentive the whole meal and made suggestions of pairing food and drink. We are definitely going back soon for drinks at the bar to try more of their amazing specials!
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Eric
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been here twice and I would definitely recommend it
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SJ
New Jersey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meatballs & chicken parm both delicious . Bruschetta was too hard to chew, just picked at the shrimp. And my friend thought the tomatoes in her carbonara was not a good fit. Service was very friendly and attentive .
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Neha
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food servers were very nice and helpful when it came to finding the perfect drink for your meal. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasResponded on February 5, 2025
Hi Neha, thank you for your honest feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your food at Spuntino. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cin, Cin!
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Cassandra
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very worth the price, great service, great food, romantic
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasResponded on January 29, 2025
Hi Cassandra, thank you for your honest feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your food at Spuntino. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cin, Cin!
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DJ
New York City
77 reviews
4.0
77 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Been a guest many times. Changed menu a little but all the Tapas favorites are still there. Had a great meal. Service was excellent.
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasResponded on January 22, 2025
Hi DJ, thank you for your honest feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your food at Spuntino. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cin, Cin!
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Reyna
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We ordered the meatballs and truffle fries as appetizers, which were delicious but the fries were quite expensive for the small portion we received. We were informed that they were shareable plates but it seemed like more of a side order portion size to me. Then we both had the cast-iron roasted half chicken, which was wonderful and came out piping hot. Lastly, for dessert we ordered the seasonal sorbet which was lemon flavored and so tasty. Overall a pretty good meal.
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasResponded on January 7, 2025
Hi Reyna, thank you for your honest feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your food at Spuntino. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cin, Cin!
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Leora
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
no bread for the table no side with the chicken parm barely any dressing on the salad it was so expensive for barely any food i would never go there again very disappointed for a supposibly upscale italian place
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasResponded on January 7, 2025
Hi Leora, thank you for your review we appreciate the feedback and are sorry your visit did not meet the expectations our restaurant upholds. If you can please share more about your experience email our team. Thank you!
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Jason
New York City
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Although Spuntino is one of our favorite neighborhood go to spots I was disappointed with the experience my family and I had on New Years Eve night for dinner. We invited my brother and family to eat there because we are always saying good things about this restaurant. The evening we went we were put in a corner of the restaurant away from everything. When we were being seated I tried to talk to the supervising manager for that night who I see working at the restaurant all the time. Before I could say anything he immediately shut me down saying they were completely booked and there weren't any other tables available as I saw over 10 to 12 tables empty. I thought maybe the tables were reserved and people were coming later, as we ate and talked all I saw was the restaurant getting emptier as time went on. By the time we left it was almost midnight most of the restaurant was empty. I felt we were robbed of being able to show our family the true ambience of the restaurant. The food was excellent, and I will continue to go back as long as I sit in the bar area because the bar tenders are the best and take care of us right.
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasResponded 4 days ago
Hi Jason, thank you for your review we appreciate the feedback and are sorry your visit did not meet the expectations our restaurant upholds. If you can please share more about your experience and email our team. Thank you!
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Brittney
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time here and it was very good! Our server was very nice and the service was good! Will definitely go back!
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasResponded on January 7, 2025
Hi Brittney, thank you for your honest feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your food at Spuntino. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cin, Cin!
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FAQs

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 661-2435.

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas is rated 4.6 stars by 1415 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

70 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014

Additional information

Cross street
Main Ave
Neighborhood
Clifton
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Friday Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sunday Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of parking available in open lots surrounding the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michel Desjardins
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.spuntinowinebar.com/
Phone number
(973) 661-2435
Catering
https://www.spuntinowinebar.com/private-events/
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a bridal brunch, birthday dinner, or anything in between, Spuntino is the perfect place to make your special occasion unforgettable with four different unique settings throughout the restaurant.
Private party contact
Richard Salfenmoser: (973) 661-2435

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

$15 Lunch Pre Fixe

Family Style Platters

Italian Classics Menu

Rigatoni Bolognese

Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti

Margherita

Tapas

Spuntino Board$29.00

Baked Ricotta$11.00

Local Burrata$15.00

Warm Olives$7.50

Calamari$17.00

Truffled Artichoke Hearts$11.50

Mussels$15.00

Truffle Fries$9.00

Meatballs$11.50

Eggplant Meatballs$10.50

Olive Bread$11.00

Arancini$9.50

Italian Long Peppers$12.00

Bruschetta

Seared Tuna$10.00

Mortadella$10.00

Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella$7.00

Ricotta & Marmalade$7.00

Strawberry Mascarpone$7.00

Braised Short Rib$10.00

Wild Mushroom$7.00

Grilled Shrimp Scampi$10.00

Pasta

Rigatoni Bolognese$15.50

Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti$15.50

Spaghetti Carbonara$13.50

Wild Mushroom Risotto$18.00

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette$15.50

Spaghetti Pomodoro$11.50

Casserole con Pesto$12.00

Pizza

Margherita$13.00

Wild Mushroom$15.00

Long Pepper & Sausage$15.00

Clam$17.00

Piccante$15.00

Pesto & Smoked Mozzarella$13.00

Brussels Sprouts & Shallot$14.00

Insalata

Roasted Beet & Fried Goat Cheese$14.00

Brussels Sprouts & Apple$10.00

Caesar$9.00

Italian Chopped$15.00

Fennel & Arugula$14.00

Primi

Chicken Milanese$18.00

Salmon$24.00

Cast-Iron Roasted Half Chicken$20.00

Short Rib$23.00

Branzino$22.00

Lamb Chops$28.00

Strip Steak$28.00

Chicken Parmesan$16.00

Spuntino Burger$18.00

Verdura

Charred Broccoli Florets$9.00

Baby Carrots$9.00

Fingerling Potatoes$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Cocktails

She's Beauty, She's Grapes$16.00

Citrus Cosmo$16.00

Berry Bellissimo$15.00

Pomegranate & Fig Martini$15.00

Cherry Manhattan$16.00

Mediterranean Mule$14.00

Smokin’ Peach$15.00

Espresso Martini$16.00