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Polpo - Avalon

Name: Polpo - Avalon
Address: 3250 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ, United States, 08202
Telephone: (609) 830-2904
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1412 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Italian Restaurant that specializes in Venetian fare with a focus on seafood.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Website
https://ristorantepolpo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bujar Daku

Location
3250 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202
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

Popular dishes

Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled octopus, artichokes, and red onions served with a lemon pesto emulsion
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Calamari Fritti$15.95
Fresh fried calamari, vegetables, and shrimp served with a side of marinara sauce
Cozze$12.95
P.E.I mussels sautéed in a garlic white or marinara sauce
Vongole$13.95
Clams sautéed in a garlic white or marinara sauce
Caprese$14.95
Slices of tomato, long hot peppers, avocado and fresh mozzarella topped with basil and extra virgin olive oil
Fondi di Carciofi$13.95
Roman artichokes wrapped with speck served with a side of horseradish dipping sauce
Bruschetta$9.95
Ask your server for bruschetta of the day
Burrata$15.95
Burrata cheese with prosciutto and green olives
Gamberi alla Grigilia$15.95
Grilled shrimp with marinated cannellini beans finished in a basil oil drizzel

Insalata

Cesare$9.95
Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and shaved parmigiana
Rucola$10.95
Baby arugula, shaved parmigiana, and cherry tomatoes in e.v.o.o dressing
Spinaci$10.95
Baby spinach tossed with gorgonzola, pine nuts, and crispy pancetta in a raspberry vinaigrette
Anguria e Feta$11.95
Watermelon, feta cheese with mint and basil
Baby Kale$11.95
Baby kale with pears, strawberries, dried cranberries, and gorgonzola in a raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Pomodorini$11.95
Heirloom mixded cheery tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, red onion and sweet peppers

Crudo

Gamberetti$14.95
Chilled jumpo shrimp served with a classic cocktail sauce
Crudo
Ask your sever for the crudo of the day
- MP
Polpo$18.95
Octopus, mixed peppers, olives, fingerling potatoes, capers with a dressing of lemon juice and olive oil

Contori

Cavolo di Bruxelles$10.95
Brussels sprouts baked with bread crumbs, pine nuts, truffle oil and stracciatella
Rapini in Padela$9.95
Tender bitter broccoli rabe cooked with garlic and cachiavallo cheese
Asparagus alla Griglia$6.95
Grilled asparagus wrapped with prosciutto and topped with E.V.O.O
Pasta Pomodoro$7.95
Choice of spaghetti or penne, basil
Sautee Spinach$8.95
Sauteed in garlic oil sauce

Pollo

Pollo alla Fontana$27.95
Chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto, spinach, & mozzarella finished in a cognac demi-glaze
Pollo alla Francese$26.95
Chicken breast dipped in egg, sautéed with capers in lemon white wine served
Pollo alla Picatta$25.95
Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms & capers in lemon white wine served
Pollo alla Fantazia$25.95
Chicken breast sautéed with asparagus and topped with mozzarella cheese in lemon white wine
Pollo alla Marsala$25.95
Chicken breast sautéed crimini mushroom in a marsala demi- glaze sauce
Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.95
Lightly breaded chicken cutlet baked with fresh mozzarella cheese topped with marinara sauce
Pollo alla Milanese$24.95
Lightly breaded pan-seared chicken cutlet topped with arugula drizzled in lemon olive oil

Carne

Vitello alla Fontana$28.95
Veal medallions sautéed with porcini mushrooms & prosciutto, topped with mozzarella & finished in a cognac demi-glaze
Vitello alla Francese$27.95
Veal medallions dipped in egg, sautéed with capers in lemon white wine served
Vitello alla Picatta$27.95
Veal medallions with mushrooms & capers in lemon white wine served
Vitello alla Parmigiana$25.95
Lightly breaded veal medallions baked with fresh mozzarella cheese & marinara sauce
Vitello alla Marsala$26.95
Pan seared veal medallions sauteed with crimini mushroom in a marsala demi-glaze sauce

Alla Griglia

Vitello alla Griglia$36.95
Grilled veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese in a cognac demi-glaze
Ribeye$39.95
Dry aged ribeye served with side patato, goat chese and eggplant caponata

Pasta

Spaghetti al Pomodoro$19.95
Spaghetti pasta in a marinara sauce
Penne alla Vodka$21.95
Penne pasta with pancetta & peas in a vodka rose cream sauce
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$24.95
Homemade potato pasta in a creamy gorgonzola sauce
Gnocchi Carbonara$24.95
Homemade potato pasta w/ pancetta, black peper, grated pecorino romano cheese and egg
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$24.95
Homemade potato pasta in a light blush sauce garnished with fresh mozzarella cheese
Fettucini alla Ragu$23.95
Homemade fettucini pasta in our classic ragu sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$24.95
Layers of flat pasta stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, & pecorino crotenese cheeses andour classic meat sauce
Spaghetti alla Amatriciana$23.95
Spaghetti pasta with pancetta, red onion, romano-pecorino in a spicy marinara sauce
Ravioli con Salvia$22.95
Cheese ravioli with pancetta, cherry tomatoes, sage pinot grigio sauce
Primavera$23.95
Linguini pasta sautéed with heirloom carrots, peppers, onions and peas in white wine basil sauce

Pasta de Mare

Liguine Alle Vongole$25.95
Linguini pasta sautéed with clams & finished in a garlic white wine sauce
Linguine alla Pescatora$28.95
Linguini pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, mussels, & clams in a marinara or garlic white wine sauce
Penne Agli Scampi$27.95
I penne pasta sautéed with jumbo shrimp in a basil-rose cognac cream sauce
Capellini alla Positano$28.95
Angel hair pasta tossed with jumbo lump crab meat & capers in a light marinara sauce
Gamberi alla Fontana$25.95
Fettuccini pasta sautéed with shrimp, baby spinach and diced tomatoes in a white wine sauce
Linguini Fra Diavolo$25.95
Linguini pasta sautéed with shrimp, in a spicy marinara sauce
Gnocchi al Granchio$28.95
Homemade gnocchi with crab meant and peas in light creamy sacue
Fettucine Alfredo$25.95
Fettuccine pasta sautéed with smoke salmon and asparagus in a creamy sauce

Pesce

Salmone Livornese$26.95
Caramelized onions, olives and capets light marinara sauce
Bronzino$36.95
Whole bronzine grilled and served with lemon caper sauce
Langostinos
Grilled large Mediterranean shrimp dressed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil
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Risotto

Risotto alla Pescatora$28.95
Italian arborio rice with shrimp, calamari, mussels, & clams in a marinara or garlic white wine sauce
Risotto Agli Scampi$27.95
Italian arborio rice sautéed with jumbo shrimp in a basil-rose cognac cream sauce
Risotto Tre Funghi$24.95
Italian arborio rice sautéed with shiitake, porcini, & regular mushrooms in a light truffle cream sauce
Al Polpo Nero$28.95
Fresh Spanish octopus, peas, baby shrimps, squid ink, pecorino romano
Risotto al Caprese$25.95
Risotto in a tomato sauce topped woth burrata and olive oil

What 1,412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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JohnC
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very good experience although the dining room was a little dark.
MM
MaryM
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was very good. Service was slower than Previously. I suspect they were short staffed. Also there was a problem w/ very small flying insects In the glasses & on some of the food. We were told this is a common occurrence during September.
WB
WendyB
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, nice outside seating as well as inside! BYOB. Excellent. Went twice in same week!!
LM
LauraM
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Made a late reservation and still had a nice long leisurely dinner. Our waiter was nice as well as attentive, Food was pretty good. Prices of specials were kind of expensive, but what isn’t? Would definitely come back and I don’t usually gravitate to “Italian” down the shore!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food5service3ambience4
Poor service food good price high
j
jean
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience1
Good food and adequate service but we were inundated at dusk by mosquitos in the outside eating area. This really ruined the evening for everyone. Do not opt to eat outdoors.
WB
WendyB
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! Hope to return again soon, maybe this week!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience2
Food was good but the service was very bad. We were a group of 3 women who were frequently brushed off for tables of men. Was very disappointed and will not be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
A little disappointed. Service was ok. Food was pretty good. Seemed overbooked and understaffed. I’m aware that this is the case for many restaurants but management should not overwhelm staff with more guests than they can handle (just because they want to make more money) because then the overall experience for the guest is not as enjoyable. I only saw 3 servers for the entire restaurant and the place was jam packed. Every staff member I saw looked extremely stressed out. Items we ordered never arrived and the whole experience was just kind of “meh”
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
We ate in the side room which was not as nice as the main dining room. There was a large party of 30 at a long table in the same room. Our service was not great. No one asked how our meal was or if we needed anything. Had to flag a waiter down for water and some Parmesan cheese that they usually bring you routinely. Waiter never introduced himself. We ate here before and service was great. I think Because of the big party they didn’t pay any attention to us.Food was very good. I would go back again though. I think it was just a bad night for service
JM
JamesM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around!! Sitting outside was a great decision
d
donnan
Philadelphia
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Waiter disengaged, on auto pilot. Offered tables around us bottled/sparking water, but just poured us tap without asking. Food good but not spectacular.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very nice experience. I would recommend this restaurant and will be returning. Food was fabulous!
MD
MarkD
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
JH
JimH
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We visit Avalon Four weeks a year. Always make a stop every week. The menu fare is always good. the Lasagna wasn’t on the menu, which is disappointing. Their specials are special.
h
healthyeatinggal
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a fantastic dinner. The homemade gnocchis were exceptional! Service and atmosphere were also top notch. We will be going back again.
A
Anonymous
Atlantic City
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian restaurant I have been to! Love the new outdoor dining!
A
Anonymous
Wilmington
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and awesome service
DD
DeeDee
Naples
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner the specials are amazing along with the regular menu. Great choices, service and love the BYOB.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way. Very helpful accommodating wheelchair
BH
BillH
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the specials - appetizer was fried tomatoes and the entree was veal with artichokes and sun dried tomatoes with shrimp (and one entree without the shrimp.Excellent !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food and service, one of my guests said his fish meal was the best meal he ever had!
DB
DottieB
Montana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Yes love the outdoor addition very cozy but need a screen to keep stray 4 legged creatures from joining us for dinner
L
Lynne
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly enjoyed a wonderful meal here tonight. Our server was Rachel, and she was great. Knowledgeable on menu, helpful with recommendations, friendly and attentive. Food was all so good! Our table had the beet salad, fried calamari, and the speck wrapped artichokes and all were delicious (especially the artichokes! Great grilling). We had Gorgonzola gnocchi which was surprisingly light, and the gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabe which was a new taste for us and delicious, and lastly the flounder special with crab and asparagus—also yummy. All food served promptly and hot. Don’t skip dessert! We had the limoncello flute, tiramisu, and chocolate soufflé with almond gelato (the star of the desserts) and all were great. We’ve been working our way thru the restaurants around the area and Pulpo is one we will definitely be back to and make a regular on our list. And we will request Rachel,too, as she topped of the excellent food with equally excellent service and made the evening really wonderful :) thanks!
j
johncathy
Montreal
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
Please do not even take reservations if you are not going to honor them! we had an 8:15 reservation.we arrived 5 minutes early.we were seated at 8:45.terrible. mass confusion at the desk out front.Reservation diners,mixed with walk-ups ,mixed with take out pick ups.crazy! after we were seated we saw our waiter twice.once when we ordered and once when he and a runner brought our dinners.no silverware or napkins on the table. no water refills.very difficult to secure an ice bucket for bottle of Prosecco.veal dinner and seafood risotto were both good.did not stay for dessert.was already there long enough.must have a lot of patience if you are going to dine here.
CC
ColleenC
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience1
Food was hands down delicious. However, it took an hour to receive it after ordering. We were sat in essentially an overflow room and had to exit the restaurant to use the rest room. The main room looked very nice though. Server was hard to find. Maybe just a busy night. Food is definitely worth going back.
OU
Options4U
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The only complaint is that the restaurant charges a premium for credit cards. Such a scam when thier prices are already quite high. Obviously they prefer a cash economy. Our family meal was over $650 at a BYOB. Who carries that much cash around?
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
They rushed us out and it was super expensive
JC
JoanC
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
We made an early Sunday dinner reservation (4:00) outside - we have eaten inside and it is very noisy. At that time of day, we were the only party there. Quiet and a delightful breeze for our party of 10. Food was their usual very good. Service was fine and the entire experience was excellent.
h
harrysanglia
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
My flounder dish was okay but not a very big piece for the price ! Wife had a crab meat and pasta dish, crab meat was terrible ! Will not be going back, expensive for the quality !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
The food was not great. The short rib and flounder were specials and both were very bland and not cooked well. The salad was the best part of the meal but it was missing ingredients in it. We will not be back.
JT
JessicaT
Key West
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We enjoyed our first time at Polpo. Food was outstanding, atmosphere was lively and staff was very friendly. They were insanely busy so unfortunately our food did take awhile to come out, but was well worth it. We’ll be back again. Heads up to any parent of toddlers, they don’t send kids orders ahead of time (unless you order a kids dish). We ordered an adult entree and they wouldn’t bring it out ahead of ours. Glad there was plenty of bread for our son to snack on since it took almost an hour and a half before main meals came out. Again, not a dig but a warning to help you plan accordingly.
JB
JanetB
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dinner was great. Our service was also great and we will definitely be back next summer.
GT
GregT
Kansas City
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
This is our second visit to Polpo. The food and service were excellent and hot.
LB
LindaB
New York Area
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very good! The truffle fries were exceptional! Very crispy, hot and seasoned perfectly. The staff was friendly and courteous. Will definitely go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
They do not have a kids menu and instead charge $12 for a small bowl of plain pasta
KS
KristinS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal - had the special! It was crab and scallops in a blush sauce.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Service was very slow, waiter completely forgot one of our desserts.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Porch was too hot. Chicken thin and dry
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
Leah was our waitress and very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions.

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 4.4 stars by 1412 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

Sep 27, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

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
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

Website
https://ristorantepolpo.com/
Phone number
(609) 830-2904

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Polpo - Avalon

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

Gnocchi Carbonara

Calamari Fritti

Burrata

Entrées

Antipasti

Polpo alla Griglia

Calamari Fritti$15.95

Cozze$12.95

Vongole$13.95

Caprese$14.95

Fondi di Carciofi$13.95

Bruschetta$9.95

Burrata$15.95

Gamberi alla Grigilia$15.95

Insalata

Cesare$9.95

Rucola$10.95

Spinaci$10.95

Anguria e Feta$11.95

Baby Kale$11.95

Pomodorini$11.95

Crudo

Gamberetti$14.95

Crudo

Polpo$18.95

Contori

Cavolo di Bruxelles$10.95

Rapini in Padela$9.95

Asparagus alla Griglia$6.95

Pasta Pomodoro$7.95

Sautee Spinach$8.95

Pollo

Pollo alla Fontana$27.95

Pollo alla Francese$26.95

Pollo alla Picatta$25.95

Pollo alla Fantazia$25.95

Pollo alla Marsala$25.95

Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.95

Pollo alla Milanese$24.95

Carne

Vitello alla Fontana$28.95

Vitello alla Francese$27.95

Vitello alla Picatta$27.95

Vitello alla Parmigiana$25.95

Vitello alla Marsala$26.95

Alla Griglia

Vitello alla Griglia$36.95

Ribeye$39.95

Pasta

Spaghetti al Pomodoro$19.95

Penne alla Vodka$21.95

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$24.95

Gnocchi Carbonara$24.95

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$24.95

Fettucini alla Ragu$23.95

Lasagna Bolognese$24.95

Spaghetti alla Amatriciana$23.95

Ravioli con Salvia$22.95

Primavera$23.95

Pasta de Mare

Liguine Alle Vongole$25.95

Linguine alla Pescatora$28.95

Penne Agli Scampi$27.95

Capellini alla Positano$28.95

Gamberi alla Fontana$25.95

Linguini Fra Diavolo$25.95

Gnocchi al Granchio$28.95

Fettucine Alfredo$25.95

Pesce

Salmone Livornese$26.95

Bronzino$36.95

Langostinos

Risotto

Risotto alla Pescatora$28.95