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Polpo - Avalon, Avalon, NJ
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Polpo - Avalon

4.5
4.5
1700 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Italian Restaurant that specializes in Venetian fare with a focus on seafood.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

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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 1,700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

1,700 Reviews
  1. happy

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, I would highly recommend!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The best Always a pleasurable time with great food and service!!

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  3. LeonardC

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent. Service was great. Place is clean and nice.

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  4. CaitH

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing food! Very low key atmosphere - to be expected on a Monday in the cozy season. So glad we looked up that this is open & turned around the car on the way to another spot. I’d heard great things about the food & it lived up to the hype. My homemade egg fettuccine side with pink sauce was so delicate & had the perfect chew. The chicken Fontana was absolutely huge! Rich & delicious, I could only eat maybe 1/3 of it with some help from my husband so he’ll enjoy the rest later. He had the special ricotta ravioli with seafood & pink sauce which was so rich & decadent too. Scallops wrapped with bacon were our starter - we didn’t need it but also perfect. Food all came out quick and hot. Service was prompt & polite. Loved it!

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  5. PaulC

    Philadelphia

    39 reviews

    1.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall1food4service5ambience1
    The restaurant was unable to honor our requested time and seating arrangement. We were forced to sit out in a poorly heated side room, error door, which when opened, would not close, and had very cold air streaming. The server was great. The food was fair. The overall experience not worth the price. I have lived in this community for 25 years. Unfortunately, we are in the midst of a number of other restaurants opening. I will not return to Polpo

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valerie is our favorite waitress!! Friendly, fun, and very attentive! Our dinner was amazing, as always!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and staff was amazing will definitely be going back!

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  8. JohnMM

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Food was overall good and everyone seemed pleased with their meal. My Veal Milanese was over cooked and on the dry side. My original reservation was for 7pm. When I added one person to the reservation, I was only given a 5:30pm option. To add one chair?! Then I was later called and asked if we would mind coming at 5:15! We came in on time and were rushed through our dinner at a table that was meant for four people in the first place. So - good food and ambience, but overall disappointed in the experience!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    If your server is Jordan, you will enjoy the dinner no matter what. He was beyond nice, accommodating, and personable. Food was very good.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good food with nice ambience and service.

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  11. SharonG

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. However, we told the waiter we had a few birthdays at the table. I guess they can't afford candles. It would have been a nice touch. Also, it would be nice to include a house salad with the entrees for the price.

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  12. DonP

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very delicious! Great menu and specials. Service was wonderful!

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  13. Boffy

    Naples

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Unique menu that is consistently Outstanding i would recommend this restaurant over anything in Cape May and that says a lot.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were unbelievable. Highly recommended

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals were excellent and served piping hot. The service was excellent plus. Our server was helpful and patient with our elderly guest. He made a nice meal a great time.

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  16. TimH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Look forward to going back soon.

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  17. EllenT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Excellent food and service. Better noise level than our last experience but,still, when did restaurants and other merchants decide it was a good idea to pump loud music in. If there must be music how about something soft and low.

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  18. ScottS

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We keep trying, but the food is just meh. Hoping next season is better!

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  19. Gayborhoodgal

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. I get the penne vodka it’s delicious

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Loved the outdoor patio last night

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  21. Anonymous

    Wilmington

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived early at 5:30 for dinner and were seated immediately. Our waiter explained all of the specials and was fast with service. Lovely and delicious dinner but we did not know about the bring your own wine!

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  22. NotChrisPaige

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service and food were both very good. We sat on the enclosed patio, which was a little loud with music and chatter, but overall a good experience. We enjoy dining at Polpo!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t miss Polpo! This will be your favorite Avalon restaurant after your very first visit for dinner. Homemade pasta.🍝 Delicious desserts.🍰 Don’t forget to bring your own wine!🍷 And… Great service, too. Our favorite go-to restaurant! 🤗 Bon appetit! 👌🏻

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best gnocchi I’ve ever had!! Amazing experience. My favorite restaurant in Avalon. We come here every time we come to Avalon.

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  25. Liane

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted by a pleasant, young man named Jordan. He also checked in on us during our meal. Our server Mario. He was efficient and took care of all of our needs. We had a wonderful experience thanks to these two young men. We will be back.

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  26. PamB

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    The food was AMAZING. The brussel sprouts were so good. All of our entrees were delicious. I would highly recommend POLPO. It is a BYOB!

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  27. FSH66

    Naples

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It would be helpful if Specials were put on a separate menu WITH PRICES. I ordered a special which was delicious but cost 20% more than the other dinner dishes. It would be helpful to know the price when deciding on the dinner entree. It is awkward to ask, but I will next time…The service and food is excellent!

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  28. Mike

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything from the food to the service is excellent. Mario, our server, is the best. Always smiling and on top of everything.

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  29. SteveM

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t question it, eat at this restaurant! You won’t be disappointed.

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  30. LisaM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    We have dined at Polpo over the past five years during our annual vacation to Avalon. The entrees have been well-prepared and very filling. This year we had an extremely rude server who seemed very upset that we only ordered main entrees. After he took our order, he said under his breath, "cheap", huffed and walked away. Three members of our dinner party clearly heard this comment. We typically refrain from ordering too much food and have learned that the size of the entrees at Polpo are more than satisfactory. In addition, our server did not offer to bring an ice bucket for our wines which has always been a consistent offering in the past. This experience was very disappointing and we will not be returning to Polpo to dine in the future.

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  31. Lola

    Naples

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Totally enjoyed the food and the service. Our server was pleasant, efficient, and made the meal a little more special.

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  32. Allieboy

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. Highly recommend it. We go every time we are in the vicinity.

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  33. KandK

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Ok food, that is generally overpriced (perhaps not by Avalon standards).

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  34. NJLady1

    Philadelphia

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This restaurant is a BYOB. We went off-season. Ate indoors. The calamari appetizer was outstanding. The dinners of : Veal marsala and Osso Bucco special were excellent! The broccoli rob was terrible. Rolls were tasteless. The service was very good. They have a lot of bus girls/guys to help with all of your needs. Although there was only one waitress on duty ( we were worried) , she kept up with a lot of tables herself. I was amazed. Try their specials- excellent. During the summer it’s extremely busy/ better to go off season -you get a parking spot.! We had a nice time. No dessert . Came to about $75 ea. w tip. Will go back -Recommend

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  35. EFDT

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Food and service was good. It was a stormy off season evening so not at all crowded. We were a party of seven and everything went smoothly. Only complaint is the loud music. I asked to have it turned down and the helper said yes but there was no noticeable difference. Even the young folks were bothered by it. Loud Latin American (?) music very distracting. Suggest quiet background music.

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  36. WilliamR

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Never disappointed. Specials typically are good. This time a little less spectacular.

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  37. TonyC

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is one of the best around. Not just at the Jersey Shore but anywhere. They homemade pasta and blush sauce is phenomenal. The server Jordan way very nice and did an outstanding job. I highly recommend and we will be going back ASAP.

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  38. DawnF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The freshness of vegetables and seafood was excellent. The homemade gnocchi was second to none and portions were appropriate.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food fantastic. Service poor on a slow night. No one to refill water. Bread is terrible

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  40. spooner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Typical shore restaurant over priced average food and service a minimal effort. Never asked when food came out if everything was OK, had to flag down a server to get some attention. Waiter in fairness was busy in my opinion had too many tables and not attentive enough management needs to adjust. Despite the expense of there food they tack on extra fee to use a credit card, really? I find this practice in bad taste unless they advertise a cash only establishment on their web site they list this on there menu after you sit to order.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Polpo - Avalon using the Order Online button. Polpo - Avalon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 830-2904.

Polpo - Avalon is rated 4.5 stars by 1700 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 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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