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Polpo - Avalon, Avalon, NJ

Polpo - Avalon

4.6 (1994)
$31 to $50
Italian
3250 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 1,994 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Kid-friendly

  • Cape May

    Good for groups

  • Cape May

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cape May

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polpo - Avalon is a standout dining destination renowned for its "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the delicious Italian cuisine, including favorites like lobster ravioli and gnocchi. The "attentive" staff and cozy ambiance make it perfect for special occasions. Its BYOB policy is a popular draw.
1,994 Reviews
  1. Christina VIP

    Philadelphia County33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Isabella was fantastic and the food was delicious too

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  2. Barbara VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Table of 10. Only 3 liked their meal. Bus boy knocked water over on one of use. Didn’t clean it up. Just sat there wet the entire meal. We won’t be back.

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  3. Jeanette VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore299 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very nice that they sat us earlier than our reservation because there were a lot of people waiting, but I guess it’s easier to do that with two people so thank you! The food was really good. It was a little warm outside. I thought we were eating inside, but then they sat us in between where it was inside, but the windows were open, so it was actually hotter than if we were sitting outside! The watermelon and feta was great. The Buratta was pretty good (I just didn’t like the red peppers being in the app.) The Fontana chicken was really good!

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  4. Darrien

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always make it a point to visit here while on vacation. The food is phenomenal, service is top notch, I look forward to it every year. We always leave happy!

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  5. Grace VIP

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    It’s hard because we just had dinner at Sapore the night before. So we can’t help but compare them. Both are fine dining serving Italian cuisine. But Polpo served cold hard bread. They took us to their “overflow” room which was brightly lit and looked like a box with no ambiance at all. The only saving grace are their servers, who are super nice. Otherwise, food and ambiance are meh.

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  6. Catherine VIP

    Southwest Florida14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful food wonderful service going back soon. Burrata app yum.

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  7. Jeanette

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as was the service. Great wasting spot

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  8. Jill

    Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor dining is optimum as the indoor is very noisy. Service was 5 star! The food is delicious and all ten of us were served at the same time! Thank you Polpo for another wonderful dining experience

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  9. Dave VIP

    Philadelphia County29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food at a reasonable price. BYOB Nice outdoor seating

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  10. Tony

    Philadelphia County38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. We had ample time to enjoy our meal and great conversation.

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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 1994 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 100 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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