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Polpo - Avalon, Avalon, NJ

Polpo - Avalon

4.6 (1975)
$31 to $50
Italian
3250 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 114 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Italian Restaurant that specializes in Venetian fare with a focus on seafood.

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
  • 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

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What 1,975 people are saying

Polpo - Avalon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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 - Avalon delights with "fabulous food" and "outstanding service," creating memorable dining experiences perfect for "large family dinners" or special occasions. Guests appreciate the varied prix fixe menu and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. While some find prices steep, the exceptional food and attentive staff, like server Val, consistently impress.
1,975 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall we had a fine dining experience. I had requested, and the gentleman who took the call earlier when I had called in advance had confirmed, that we would have inside seating as it was a very hot and humid day. Unfortunately that didn’t happen, as our group of four was seated outside. That aside, the food was very good and offered a good value for the money that we paid. Polpo never fails to provide a good meal, as every time that we’ve eaten here our meals have been very good. I had the Risotto Pescatore - awesome. My 18 y/o daughter and her friend each had the gnocchi - let’s just say the plates looked like they were licked clean🤣. My wife had the halibut which she thoroughly enjoyed. We will return!

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  2. George VIP

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I felt like it was an episode of Seinfeld trying to explain a reservation inside meant I wanted a table inside. The excuse that they had more people switch their reservations and not understanding that by allowing this to happen impacts everything else. Service was slow understaffed and to top it off the check was incorrect at the end of the night. I used to really enjoy this place hopefully they turn it around next year

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  3. Linda

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never been disappointed. The salad special with watermelon, beets and other goodies was phenomenal! Mom always gets the gnocchi - best around she says. I had capellini with crab. We both went home with leftovers.

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  4. jack VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is always outstanding at all their restaurants (SIC, Strathmere, Avalon), the service is usually friendly and efficient. However we needed. to ask multiple times for an ice bucket and never did get one. At one point we were told they were out of ice, really? During busy periods, check in at all their restaurants feels like a fire drill, we had to wait about 25 mins past res time, but hey it’s summer at the Joisey shore, lol

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  5. Mark VIP

    New Jersey53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good to very good, and that's the main thing. The waiter recited the specials from notes but the notes didn't include the prices, stating they are between $19 and $51, and was unwilling to find out what the actual prices for individual specials were. We have never experienced that before, which is poor. Thus, we had to assume that the prices were the highest amount so no one ordered any of the specials. Otherwise the waiter was reasonably attentive. The regular menu is good enough so we would go back, but this is an area for improvement. If you are reciting specials from notes, you should have the prices in the notes.

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  6. Adriana

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so amazing we went back the following evening. Our server,Ashley was great too. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Kevin

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate there two nights in a row, and the reason why we came back. The second night was such a beautiful experience. The food was delicious and the service was great power server, Ashley, On the first night was incredible. To be honest I can’t remember the girl on the second night, but they were both very good. Sometimes it does get a little bit loud, but for the most part really no complaints by far the best place in Avalon or Stoneharbor.

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  8. Annette VIP

    Philadelphia County108 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, penne with blush sauce was absolutely delicious! Our service was excellent. I feel like we always get shoved in the back though when we come here...

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  9. William VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was fantastic as was our meal! We always make Polpo a stop on our Avalon vacations Never disappoints.

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  10. Marie

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the right place to go!!!! Excellent service and outstanding food. Never fails if your looking for the best!!!

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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 4.6 stars by 1975 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 114 times today
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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