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Polpo - Avalon, Avalon, NJ
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Polpo - Avalon

4.7
4.7
1501 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Italian Restaurant that specializes in Venetian fare with a focus on seafood.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

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  • Order online

Dining areas

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

  • 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 1,501 people are saying

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Jersey Shore

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Jersey Shore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Jersey Shore

    Italian

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  1. Vanessa

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We came back to Polpo for an off season dinner and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All five is us enjoyed our dinners and the service was top notch. Being BYOB is a plus as well. Definitely recommend!
  2. DrJQ

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Veal chop special was cooked perfectly and as usual the Polpo was very tender. And the veal molinese was fantastic. Always a great dining experience ; Michael was a great waiter also.
  3. TomS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Rebecca was a delight, and and provided fantastic service. Gnocchi were delicious and a very generous portion, as was the Risotto with seafood. Looking forward to our next meal there.
  4. RichardW

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our 5th visit to Polpo since Fall 2022 and probably our best meal and overall experience out of the 5. They had a special of $49 for a 4 course meal that night as well, which meant not only was the food great, but it was a very reasonable price in this day and age in the restaurant world. A great overall experience.
  5. Minzkee78

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The “special” lobster ravioli was very good but very expensive. The server should’ve stated the prices when stating the specials. My husband had the 4 course shopaholics special that ( which was average) was less than the $47 price tag of the lobster ravioli. If the specials are not printed out, the server needs to state the price.
  6. JohnD

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Polpo has done a nice job of improving the acoustics since opening a few years ago. It's a solid dinner choice and one of the few restaurants open in Avalon thru the year.
  7. DavidF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food, service and value....Polpo never fails to disappoint. It's truly one. of our go-to places in Avalon.
  8. chrisb

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Good has suffered since losing several years ago. Room for improvement
  9. Susie

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were asked if we wanted to be seated in the private room. We agreed and went outside to the building next door. (the former Fratelli's Pizza) It was a nicely lit room that was quieter than the main restaurant. We ordered from the pre-fixed menu ($49 a person for 4 courses) There were many choices for apps and entrees. The portion sizes were generous and the food was delicious as usual. I hope they continue with the pre-fixed menu in the future.
  10. susanF

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We wound up doing take out and everything was amazing!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating friends & wife’s birthdays. Had a very enjoyable evening.
  12. Jayne829

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Polpo has always been great...especially when they have their "special" menu! Our waiter, Michael, was very good, as usual. We really enjoyed our meal!!
  13. xxxxxxxxxxx

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was spectacular - and large portions. Our waitress, Lizzie, was excellent, and the rest of the staff was unobtrusively efficient.
  14. avalon26

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Entire waitstaff, specifically Valerie, was excellent Our meals arrived in a timely manner and were well prepared.
  15. RonE

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. We will be back. It’s nice that you are open in the off season.
  16. BethM

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was excellent from salad to dessert! The food is so fresh tasting, and the homemade fettucini is out of this world. Valerie was our server and she is the best; kind, attentive, and really knows the menu for recommendations.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This restaurant overbooks so everyone waits forever to sit. Terrible customer service.
  18. MaryP

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Had a 7:00 reservation Saturday and didn’t get seated till 7:45. They overbooked, the food was ok, the server kept apologizing, Not his fault. And this was the middle of February at the Jersey shore. Maybe I would give it another try, not sure. Online pictures look better
  19. Jean

    Philadelphia

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a good meal at Polpo. We had about a 15 minute wait for our table since it was extremely busy there. Our appetizers were delicious. We had the calamari fritta & grilled octopus. Dinners were gnocchi, fettuccine with shrimp & chicken Milanese. All were equally delicious.
  20. ColleenT

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food is excellent. Many large groups so very noisy. Service was very good especially considering what appeared to be limited staff.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Nothing was posted about a 3 1/2% service charge for paying by credit card, it just appeared on the bill. I questioned it and the owner said “everyone is doing it”. I asked him about a couple other named restaurants and he wasn’t sure. I paid cash!
  22. NicholasC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time. Valery and the young man did a very good job servicing us
  23. steaklover

    Philadelphia

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always solid! Great selection of appetizers. Pasta dishes as perfect as they could be with ample portions. Waitress was pleasant and knew the menu. A favorite both on and off season!
  24. Barb

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, and good portions. Our server, Valerie, was very nice, and helpful. The tables were positioned well. Not too close together.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific! As always! Valerie always makes it extra special! Can’t wait to go back
  26. CynthiaS

    Atlantic City

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious and the service was great!
  27. ThomasB

    Atlantic City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent
  28. Ginabina

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. So glad they are open in the winter.
  29. Jkn77

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    The place was a cluster when we got there. The server was a robot. we had to ask for napkins and forks. The bread at the table was not good, and I literally had to season everything with salt and pepper. There is an additional charge to pay with credit cards and the whole “no entree sharing” really rubbed me the wrong way. And I wasn’t planning to share my food. Just seems douchy.
  30. CatherineP

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All was good but server never told us the specials
  31. ThomasB

    Atlantic City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent. Service was excellent
  32. JohnS

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, experience, service, and BYOB is great feature!! Octopus was tender and outstanding!!
  33. BruceL

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always reliable. Good food and good ambience. One of the only places on the island that is open during the winter. So glad for that.
  34. ClaudiaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all enjoyed the soup, artichoke appetizer, and our entries (salmon, flounder and veal parm). Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely go back!
  35. Golfmomma1

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Whitney was attentive and knowledgeable. Excellent meal from the same group we’ve enjoyed at La Vecchia on 6th street. Bread, pasta figioli soup, fried tomatoes, veal Francese, lobster ravioli, limoncello and cappuccino and affogato-all delicious.
  36. Rudy

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service was amazing.
  37. deniser

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    People were rushed through their experience. The water glasses on the table were chipped at the base. The table was uneven, the waitress reluctantly fixed it. The chicken platter was horrible, equivalent to someone opening a can of Campbell's soup, using it for sauce and dumping it on the plate. The lobster was minimal and tough, over cooked. The price for dinner was outrageous, left half my plate.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Menu was limited w all seafood.
  39. Usfour

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    We always enjoy our experience at Polpo. However, bread service always underwhelms and some of our dishes were under seasoned.
  40. JosephK

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had 8 for New Year’s Eve dinner. Food was good and came out fast. Surprised us with a complimentary bottle of wine!

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 4.7 stars by 1501 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Polpo - Avalon

3250 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

Dining areas

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

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