La Fontana Del Mare

Name: La Fontana Del Mare
Address: 1 S. Commonwealth Avenue, Strathmere, NJ, United States, 08248
Telephone: (609) 263-7700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

787 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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La Fontana Del Mare was first opened in 1998 by Bujar Daku, the head chef and Gani Daku. It is a landmark restaurant, only a block away in small town Strathmere (midway between Sea Isle City and Ocean City). It is a place where diners by the sea can get a splendid taste of Italian from the City of Brotherly Love in a round-about way. The restaurant offers adjusted menus for all kind of diets, therefore making the place open to everyone. We are also accessible to those with disabilities fulfilling the ADA requirements.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

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Takeout

(609) 263-7700

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 263-7700
Website
https://www.lafontanadelmarenj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bujar Daku
Catering
We cater for parties of 10 people and up.
Private party facilities
We offer private dining options for business meetings, birthdays, weddings & rehearsal dinners. Please contact us directly for more details.
Private party contact
Bujar Daku: (609) 233-9660

Location
1 S. Commonwealth Avenue Strathmere, NJ 08248
Neighborhood
Strathmere
Cross street
Uncle Bill's
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamari alla Fritta$14.95
Fresh Calamari, Lightly Breaded and Fried, Served with a Side of Marinara Sauce
Cozze$13.95
P.E.I Mussels with Garlic, Onions, and Herbs in a White Wine Or Marinara Sauce. Red Sauce, White Sauce
Vongole$14.95
Clams Sautéed in a Garlic White Or Marinara Sauce. Red Sauce, White Sauce
Caprese$11.95
Slices of Tomato, Long Hot Pepper, and Fresh Mozzarella Topped with Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Involtini di Melanzane$11.95
Egg-battered Eggplant Rolled and Filled with Ricotta, Spinach, and Ground Walnuts Topped with Marinara Sauce and Provolone Cheese
Mozzarella alla Fontana$11.95
Lightly Breaded Homemade Mozzarella Served with a Creamy Pesto Sauce
Frutti di Mare$18.95
Sauteed Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, and Calamari in a Tomato Or Garlic Wine

Salads

Caesar$8.95
Romaine Lettuce with Caesar Dressing and Shaved Parmigiana
Arugula$9.95
Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmigiana, and Cherry Tomatoes Topped with E.v.o.o
Spinach$9.95
Baby Spinach Tossed with Gorgonzola, Pine Nuts, and Crispy Pancetta in a Sherry Vinaigrette
Pasta Fagioli$9.95

Pasta

Spaghetti alla Pomodoro$18.95
Spaghetti Pasta in Pomodoro Sauce Topped with Fresh
Spaghetti alla Carbonara$21.95
Spaghetti Pasta with Eggs, Pancetta, Black Pepper, and Grated Parmigiana Cheese in a Light Cream Sauce
Penne alla Vodka$21.95
Penne Pasta with Pancetta & Peas in a Vodka Rose Cream Sauce
Penne Puttanesca$19.95
Penne Pasta with Capers, Olives, and Anchovies in a Spicy Marinara Sauce
Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola #1$23.95
Homemade Potato Pasta in a Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola #2$23.95
Homemade Potato Pasta in a Light Blush Sauce Garnished with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$21.95
Rigatoni Pasta in Our Classic Meat Sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$22.95
Layers of Flat Pasta Stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella, & Pecorino Crotenese Cheeses and Our Classic Meat Sauce

Pasta de Mare

Linguini Pecatore$27.05
Linguini Pasta Tossed with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, & Clams in a Marinara Or Garlic White Wine Sauce
Liguini alla Vongole$25.95
Linguini Pasta Sautéed with Clams and Finished in a Garlic White Wine Sauce
Penne alla Scampi$26.95
Penne Pasta Sautéed with Jumbo Shrimp in a Basil-rose Cognac Cream Sauce
Capellinii alla Positano$27.95
Angel Hair Pasta Tossed with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat & Capers in a Light Marinara Sauce
Gamberi Fontana$25.95
Fettuccine Pasta Sautéed with Shrimp, Baby Spinach and Diced Tomatoes in a White Wine Sauce.
Gamberi Diavoli$25.95
Linguini Pasta Sautéed with Shrimp and Calabrian Chili Peppers in a White Wine Marinara Sauce

Pollo

Pollo Piccata$25.00
Chicken Breast Sautéed with Mushrooms & Capers in Lemon White Wine Served over Capellini
Pollo Fontana$26.00
Chicken Cutlet Topped with Prosciutto, Spinach, & Mozzarella Finished in a Cognac Demi-glaze
Pollo Franchese$25.00
Chicken Breast Dipped in Egg, Sautéed with Capers in Lemon White Wine Served over Capellini
Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00
Lightly Breaded Chicken Cutlet Baked with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Topped with Marinara Sauce
Pollo alla Marsala$25.00
Chicken Cutlet Sautéed with Fresh Mushrooms in a Marsala Demi-glaze
Pollo alla Milanese$25.00
Lightly Breaded Pan-seared Chicken Cutlet Topped with Arugula Drizzled in Lemon Olive Oil

Vitello

Vitello alla Fontana`$28.00
Veal Medallions Sautéed with Porcini Mushrooms & Prosciutto, Topped with Mozzarella & Finished in a Cognac Demi-glaze
Vitello alla Franchise$26.00
Veal Medallions Dipped in Egg, Sautéed with Capers in Lemon White Wine Served over Capellini
Vitello alla Picatta$26.00
Veal Medallions with Mushrooms & Capers in Lemon White Wine Served over Capellini
Vitello alla Parmigiana$25.00
Lightly Breaded Veal Medallions Baked with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & Marinara Sauce
Vitello Marsala$25.00
Veal Medallions with Mixed Mushrooms in a Demi-glaze Sauce

Pesce

Branzino$37.00
Fillet of Branzino Sautéed with Artichokes, Capers, Cherry Tomatoes in a White Wine over Angel Hair Pasta
Salmon alla Fiorentina$26.00
Grilled Salmon Served with Sautéed Spinach
Langostinos
Grilled Large Mediterranean Shrimp Dressed with Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Risotto

Risotto alla Pescatore$28.00
Italian Arborio Rice with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, & Clams in a Marinara Or Garlic White Wine Sauce
Risotto alla Funghi$23.00
Italian Arborio Rice Sautéed with Shiitake, Porcini, & Regular Mushrooms in a Light Truffle Cream Sauce
Risotto alla Scampi$26.00
Italian Arborio Rice Sautéed with Jumbo Shrimp in a Basil-rose Cognac Cream Sauce

What 787 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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MKoc
Philadelphia
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful dinner with great service by Angela and Ahmed. Chicken parm was delicious always.
SC
StephenC
Atlantic City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food as usual. Waiter vey good.
MK
MKoc
Philadelphia
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe was a great server!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day…excellent, as usual.
MB
MicheleB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was delicious!! It had been a while but so glad we were able to go back!
VM
ValerieM
New York Area
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Always have a perfect meal!
V
Valerie080
Washington DC
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious! Beautiful variety and delightful specials. The restaurant was packed - surprising for mid-April at the shore. The wait staff were very stretched but did a good job making sure the patrons were seated and fed. Highly recommend dining here.
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vino
Philadelphia
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great specials and fresh pasta, the Bolognese never disapppoints.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and service, beautiful location.!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great location and access to restaurant was easy.
DP
DebP
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food never disappoints, and the service is superb! The veal parmesan and salmon on spinach entrees were excellent. Looking forward to sitting on the patio when the weather warms up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful! Love the outdoor dining experience and the sun shades that are drawn if the sun moves to your table before sunset. I’ve watched beautiful lightning storms roll in from afar while dining in the past. The food is delicious!! I have a new favorite, the Shrimp Risotto is absolute perfection. I have had an excellent meal and experience each time I’ve dined here. This BYOB is a favorite!!
HM
HMPh
Atlantic City
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent,as always! Ser ice was with a smile
SM
SarahM
Charleston
19 reviews
1.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
What the hell happened? Last night was a s_ _t show! Terrible service, mediocre food. This was our favorite restaurant for the last 2 years!! Calamari was rubbery, bruschetta was stale, pasta wasn’t fresh, and we spent $240 without tip! We will not be back. Usually the best Italian food around! It was like a new owner took over and ruined the restaurant. Very sad.
R
Redflyer
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
Always a really nice meal here. Risotto scampi was on point. Chicken Marsala had really nice flavor and chicken was very tender. Eggplant Rolatini was excellent. Server was new but was doing the best she could. Will return again.
LA
LynnA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
As soon as we arrived we were greeted warmly and seated. We enjoyed sitting on the open porch. Our server was very pleasant and accommodating. The food was very delicious and we both decided that we would definitely return. Lynn and Sandy
SB
SalB
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience5
My wife and I dined outside on the terrace. The atmosphere was very nice and it was a beautiful day outside. The service was a little slow but the servers were very nice. Water was poured but we weren't asked if we wanted anything to drink. Appetizers were pretty good. Caprese appetizer was a little different but I liked it. It had fried hot peppers and avocado slices (which isn't typical) in addition to the tomatoes and mozzarella. My wife got the burrata salad which had the cheese ball with prosciutto and red peppers. She thought that is was just ok. The red peppers still had thick skins on them, so she had to try to remove them before eating. My entree was seafood risotto. This was disappointing. Basically this a bowl of buttered rice and cheese with topped with seafood. The seafood wasn't cooked in with the rice so it didn't have much flavor at all. My wife got linguini with clams. She said that the pasta was undercooked and did not have much of a seafood taste as well. So overall, it wasn't bad, but was far from excellent. We probably will look somewhere else for authentic Italian food when down the shore.
JE
JosephE
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are in Ocean City New Jersey, go here for dinner. Food was excellent as was service (despite being very busy). Ask for an outside table and bring your own wine.
KG
KathleenG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Delicious! Love this restaurant. Food impeccable and service always superb!
JA
JoAnneD
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience3
We have eaten there 3 times in the past 30 days. The food is delicious. I feel that the pricing on daily specials is a little high.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2021
overall2food4service3ambience1
Totally chaotic experience. With that said, once we were seated, our actual waiter was great! He did everything he could. The food was fine. To be fair, there was a huge storm going on along with a huge crowd arriving at once. On a more normal night, it is quite possible that this could be a delightful choice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2021
overall3food4service3ambience3
Arrived 15 minutes prior to reservation and was not greeted on a friendly manner as the employee thought we were 30 minutes early. Had to request more beverages and bread, server appeared to be answering phones in addition to waiting tables.
KG
KathleenG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING! Dinner delicious! Highly recommended!! Loved it!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience2
It was extremely loud. Food was fair and extremely overpriced. Bathrooms were very messy.
CF
CFred
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience2
We come here all of the time. This time I did not like the halibut special. Kind of dry and too sweet for me. We sat at the table near the outside window so we basically dodged traffic in and out all night. And it was very loud. But I will go back because I love their bronzino and other dishes. Must have been just a loud and busy night. And I will ask not to sit there. But all is good!!
B
Bobs
Naples
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always great food and service at the restaurant. Their apps were especially good with a nice variety. Highly recommended.
JG
JimG
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to have a BYOB at the beach that takes reservations
D
Deedee
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner of vacation! Artichoke prosciutto antipasta was soooo good, as was the entire meal. "eccellente e perfetto"
B
Bobby
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good food; expensive.
RF
RosemaryF
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Will return when in the area.
P
Pamm
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a lovely table outside, the sun screens are perfect! The scallop appetizer special and the lobster ravioli special were both delicious, as was the veal parm and calamari. Our waitress was very pleasant and cheerful, even tho she was clearly doing the work of two people!
CC
CherylC
Philadelphia
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
We frequent La Fontana regularly. This was a bit disappointing. Both the appetizer and entree were incorrect. It was busy and loud. The food is always delicious but it wasn't what was ordered. We had requested outside seating in our reservation but they were not able to accommodate this time around.
JD
JoanD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food, great service. Pricey but worth it. Specials are always good.
DD
DianD
Seattle
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
lovely setup on their porch -- very comfortable. Food delicious as always.
JF
JoeF
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great staff, expert and dedicated owners! Food is always great! After a tough Covid year you guys are still the best ! Love the new menu! Glad your here in Strathmere ! Our best wishes!
G
Galia
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good food; excellent service; only complaint is that one of the window shades was broken so the sun was in my eyes (we could have moved because we were early and other tables were available but this would have been a problem later as restaurant was full). Wished the patio in back had been open.
JR
JaneR
Atlantic City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2021
overall2food2service5ambience3
When we arrived we were promptly seated but at a table that was under a fan with a recessed light above it. The result was a strobe light effect on our table. Fortunately they were able to move us to another table. The appetizers were very good. We had fried calamari and the caprese. The ceasar salads were also very good. My daughter got the lobster ravioli special which was rich but delicious. Her boyfriend liked his lasagna. My husband had a sausage bolognese which he said was fair. I ordered the capellini a al positano which is the pasta with lump crab meat. I ordered it because I thought it would taste like spaghetti with crabs but it did not. Unfortunately it was dominated by a very acidity red sauce. I couldn’t even taste the crab through it. I ended up picking the crab out and just eating that. I’m use to a red seafood sauce that is actually cooked with the crab in it not just crab put on the dish after ward. The sauce carried no flavor of seafood and was very acidic. It was very disappointing. I was the only one to order dessert. The cheesecake looked like it came from the local grocery store freezer and it was still partially frozen. It came with a red syrup that we guessed was supposed to be strawberry. That was a total fail. My daughter got a cannoli to go and we tasted it and thought it was good. I’m guessing the menu is very hit or miss and I doubt I’ll take another chance here. The service however was very attentive.
J
Jean
Philadelphia
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious meal & great service. Pictures of capellini alla position & risotto alla pescatore!
D
David
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner on a summer's evening. The outside patio was just ideal. We were four for dinner and each dish was excellent. Remember its a BYO wine restaurant.
A
Aliasannie
Orlando
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite restaurant at the Jersey Shore. This last meal was the best ever - everyone agreed. All 4 of us enjoyed our meal, but the artichoke appetizer special was the hit of the night. The wait staff were accommodating as it was a little chilly on the porch and when the table across from us complained, they turned off the fans and turned the heaters on. Fantastic is why we keep going back here. Can't wait until the next time

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

La Fontana Del Mare offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 263-7700.

La Fontana Del Mare is rated 4.8 stars by 787 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 263-7700

1 S. Commonwealth Avenue Strathmere, NJ 08248

Additional information

Cross street
Uncle Bill's
Neighborhood
Strathmere
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Bujar Daku
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.lafontanadelmarenj.com/
Phone number
(609) 263-7700
Catering
We cater for parties of 10 people and up.
Private party facilities
We offer private dining options for business meetings, birthdays, weddings & rehearsal dinners. Please contact us directly for more details.
Private party contact
Bujar Daku: (609) 233-9660

La Fontana Del Mare

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Pasta Fagioli

Branzino

Caprese

Antipasti & Insalata

Calamari alla Fritta$14.95

Cozze$13.95

Vongole$14.95

Caprese$11.95

Involtini di Melanzane$11.95

Mozzarella alla Fontana$11.95

Frutti di Mare$18.95

Salads

Caesar$8.95

Arugula$9.95

Spinach$9.95

Pasta Fagioli$9.95

Pasta

Spaghetti alla Pomodoro$18.95

Spaghetti alla Carbonara$21.95

Penne alla Vodka$21.95

Penne Puttanesca$19.95

Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola #1$23.95

Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola #2$23.95

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$21.95

Lasagna Bolognese$22.95

Pasta de Mare

Linguini Pecatore$27.05

Liguini alla Vongole$25.95

Penne alla Scampi$26.95

Capellinii alla Positano$27.95

Gamberi Fontana$25.95

Gamberi Diavoli$25.95

Pollo

Pollo Piccata$25.00

Pollo Fontana$26.00

Pollo Franchese$25.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00

Pollo alla Marsala$25.00

Pollo alla Milanese$25.00

Vitello

Vitello alla Fontana`$28.00

Vitello alla Franchise$26.00

Vitello alla Picatta$26.00

Vitello alla Parmigiana$25.00

Vitello Marsala$25.00

Pesce

Branzino$37.00

Salmon alla Fiorentina$26.00

Langostinos

Risotto

Risotto alla Pescatore$28.00

Risotto alla Funghi$23.00

Risotto alla Scampi$26.00

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