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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: 4.7

4.7

1501 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

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

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
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
- MP
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
- MP

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 1,501 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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
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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!
DJ
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.
TS
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.
RW
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.
M
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.
JD
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.
DF
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.
c
chrisb
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Good has suffered since losing several years ago. Room for improvement
S
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.
F
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!
OT
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.
J
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!!
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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.
a
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.
RE
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.
BM
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.
OT
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.
MP
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
J
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.
CT
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.
OT
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!
NC
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
s
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!
B
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.
OT
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
CS
CynthiaS
Atlantic City
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and the service was great!
TB
ThomasB
Atlantic City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent
G
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.
J
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.
CP
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
TB
ThomasB
Atlantic City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. Service was excellent
JS
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!!
BL
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.
CS
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!
G
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.
R
Rudy
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and service was amazing.
d
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Menu was limited w all seafood.
U
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.
JK
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

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

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Gnocchi Carbonara

Calamari Fritti

Lasagna Bolognese

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