Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas, Clifton, NJ

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

Name: Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas
Address: 70 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ, United States, 07014
Telephone: (973) 661-2435
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1300 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas set out with the goal of introducing a wonderful breadth of world-class international wine that is paired with an expansive Italian, small plate menu. Our wine list and food menu are thoughtfully prepared and selected by a team that strives to introduce our guests to new, fresh Italian flavors.

Spuntino focuses on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients with a menu that changes four times a year. To make sure that we are using the best ingredients available we work closely with a number of farms in the area including Goffle Farm Poultry (Wyckoff, NJ), Blooming Hill Farms (Monroe, NY), and Alps Provisions (Long Island City, NY).

Wine is Spuntino’s second name! With over 50 wines by the glass, over 150 by the bottle, four wines on tap, and three wine flights offered daily, Spuntino really does have something for everyone.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Saturday Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sunday Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Friday Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 661-2435
Website
http://www.spuntinowinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michel Desjardins
Catering
https://spuntinowinebar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Marketing_SP_601_Menu_Catering_v01_2021_05_05.pdf
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a bridal brunch, birthday lunch, rehearsal dinner or anything in between, Spuntino is the perfect place to make your special occasion unforgettable with four different unique settings throughout the restaurant.
Private party contact
Kelsey Bigler: (201) 563-3325

Location
70 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014
Neighborhood
Clifton
Cross street
Main Ave
Parking details
Plenty of parking available in open lots surrounding the restaurant
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tomato & Basil$4.00
Traditional tomato, basil
Gorgonzola, Apple & Walnut$4.00
Drizzled with honey
Grilled Shrimp Scampi$8.00
Garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice
Seared Tuna$7.00
Arugula, chili peppers, olives, lemon zest, lemon thyme aioli
Wild Mushroom$5.50
Wild mushroom ragu, fontina cheese, truffle oil, parsley
Prosciutto Mozzarella$6.00
Capers, red pepper

Small Plates

Arancini$8.00
Risotto balls with peas, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Meatballs$9.00
Tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, Pecorino Romano
Eggplant Meatballs$9.00
Eggplant, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil leaves
Calamari$13.00
Olive tapenade relish, lemon, tomato sauce
Truffled Artichoke Hearts$9.50
Truffle oil, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs
Pane Fritto & Prosciutto$8.00
Fried dough, Prosciutto di Parma, rosemary, Maldon salt, extra virgin olive oil
Truffle French Fries$7.00
Truffle oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian herbs

Insalata

Caesar$7.00
Romaine, Parmesan crisps
Baby Arugula & Roasted Squash$11.00
Crumbled Gorgonzola, roasted squash, candied cashews, red onions, Cabernet vinaigrette
Local Burrata$11.00
Cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, tomato honey, micro basil

Salad Additions

Add a grilled item to any salad:

Chicken$5.00
Shrimp$7.00
Salmon$9.00
Flat Iron$9.00

Pizza

Margherita
Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil
- 10"$10.00
- 14"$14.00
Piccante
Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni, red pepper flakes, honey
- 10"$13.00
- 14"$15.00
Funghi
Fontina, grilled Portobello, sautéed cremini, rosemary, truffle oil
- 10"$13.00
- 14"$15.00
Meatball
San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta, Pecorino Romano, roasted garlic
- 10"$13.00
- 14"$17.00
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, crumbled sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, chili oil, roasted garlic
- 10"$13.00
- 14"$17.00

Carne + Pesce

Short Rib$21.00
Two short ribs, potato purée
Salmon$19.00
6 oz. filet, artichoke hearts, potato purée, fava beans, Gaeta olives, cherry tomatoes, white wine cream sauce, parsley oil
Moules-Frites$18.00
½ lb. mussels, garlic, white wine, cream, tomatoes and crispy French fries on the side
Crispy Octopus$13.00
Tomato salad, salmoriglio sauce
Chicken Pomodoro$18.00
Arugula, tomato, basil, balsamic glaze
Lamb Chops$20.00
Chickpea salad, parsley oil
Spuntino Ribeye$28.00
12 oz. boneless ribeye, olive oil, roasted garlic, crushed red pepper, potato purée
Pork Ribs$13.00
Balsamic barbecue sauce
Bronzino$14.00
Tomato salad, salmoriglio sauce

Pasta

Gluten-free pasta available +$1

Rigatoni Bolognese$14.00
Sausage and prosciutto ragu, cream, Parmesan cheese, basil
Shrimp Scampi Orecchiette$14.00
Garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice
Short Rib Rigatoni$14.00
Ricotta salata, basil
Spaghetti Pomodoro$10.00
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil
Spaghetti Carbonara$12.00
Bacon, peas, tomatoes, Pecorino Romano, egg yolk, garlic
Asparagus Risotto$14.00
Vialone nano rice, asparagus tips, crab meat, fontina and mascarpone
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette$12.00
Garlic, olive oil

Verdura

Cauliflower$7.50
Onions, capers, garlic, parsley
Mini Potatoes$7.50
Garlic, rosemary
Brussels Sprouts$7.50
Parmesan cheese
Broccoli Rabe$5.00
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Parmesan, sunflower seeds, mustard vinaigrette

Dessert

Ciambelle$7.00
Spuntino-made doughnuts with Hershey's syrup, Nutella and salted caramel dipping sauce
Apple Crostata$7.00
Salted caramel, vanilla gelato
Tiramisu Cheesecake$9.00
Cocoa powder
Gelato$6.00
Vanilla, Chocolate or Pistachio

What 1,300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey - North
Great for fine wines

1,300 Reviews

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steveng
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meal was excellent. We were in a nice included part of the dining room, and I server was top-notch.
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SuperRed
New York Area
75 reviews
4.0
75 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Not the first time I’ve been here, and it’s always solid if you like wine and small plates!
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Karen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect experience all around for my party of 7!!!
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GabrielaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great customer service and great food Excellent service!
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TonyD
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall1food2service3ambience3
The food is priced to high for the amount you get.
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JohnR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was very salty, steak was ordered medium and delivered well done. Noisy room. Small portions for big prices. Food was average at best. Service was good.
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MarkF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food is very tasty.There is great variety.service was very good.
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ItsE
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great wine selection, food was decent but not out of this world. Our server Chris was professional and friendly. Recommend the wine flights and the house made desserts.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a Great experience. ❤️
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John
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great options for food and drink. Very tasty food and drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great time good food good service we have been going here for over 7 years never fails us
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MARYANNER
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Service was exceptional. Small plates are nice, but "boards" could have a bit more variety and the Kalamata olives were a bit mushy. Food was fresh enough, but not as good as it used to be.
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AdamA
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the ambience is amazing. You couldn’t tell from the outside how beautiful the place was. The waiter Gabrielle was very knowledgeable and helped with my selections. Drinks was the very good as well. Also go on Wednesday for the fresh mozzarella prepared infront if you. It’s amazing by chef AJ.
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RWhite
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food options! They update their menu by season, fresh and tasty seafood, and include gluten free options.
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DineNDiva
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Haven’t been here in years and decided to break a fast here with my bff for lunch. I wish I hadn’t come. The calamari was really greasy. The crispy octopus wasn’t crispy. The bruschetta was cold. The rib eye was more of a beef stew and we were missing a drink (though thankfully it didn’t show on the bill). The wait staff was decent and helpful but their niceness doesn’t replace the lack of great food.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place & food is great too. They are always adding new things & wine tasting & wine pairing to the menu. They have a variety of different food! Highly recommend
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Mick
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Intimate but friendly. The best combination of upscale and casual I've seen to date. I will be back.
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Wizardkelly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Awesome place for date night, try the pomegranate martini !
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Dshah03
Orlando
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Our recent experience at Spuntino Italian Wine Bar and Tapas was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance that set the stage for a delightful culinary adventure. To start our meal, we indulged in a variety of bruschettas and the olive bread. Each bite was a burst of flavor, with fresh ingredients and vibrant combinations that showcased the true essence of Italian cuisine. The bruschettas were perfectly toasted and topped with a medley of toppings that satisfied our taste buds. The olive bread, with its fragrant aroma and rich olive flavor, was an absolute delight. Moving on to the main course, we couldn't resist trying the lamb chops and the pesto pasta. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, tender and succulent, and accompanied by a delicious sauce that enhanced their natural flavors. The pesto pasta was a symphony of basil, garlic, and Parmesan, creating a creamy and aromatic dish that left us craving for more. We also had the pleasure of sampling the ricotta cheese and the burrata cheese, and they both exceeded our expectations. The ricotta cheese was velvety smooth, with a delicate sweetness that complemented the savory notes of our meal. The burrata cheese, on the other hand, provided a burst of flavor with its gooey texture and rich, creamy taste. What truly made our experience memorable was the exceptional service we received. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about the cuisine they served. They went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met, offering helpful recommendations and making us feel like valued guests throughout our visit.
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witchyone
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is such a great restaurant in every way. Wish there were more such pleasant dining experiences. They have delicious food,, an amazing wine and cocktail menu, the nicest staff, comfortable seating in a roomy space and an overall pleasant vibe!
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Lbdmpd
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Ricotta and grape bruschetta was delicious - not to be missed! Server was great and vibe was fun. Loved the wine list as well. Overall great spot!
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debbie91869
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have not been here in forever. I don’t know why I waited so long to return. Here for a date night with hubs. We could have a conversation without screaming to hear each other. The food is so spectacular. All of it. The only “downside” was the dirty martini…wasn’t awful but wasn’t spectacular like everything else. I can’t wait to return here. I have already recommended it to everyone I’ve chatted with.
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MM46
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
service was good (I was only 1 of 3 or 4 tables occupied for lunch). Also gave me time to look around ... the restaurant could do with a serious cleaning. So much dust accumulated on the light fixtures/lines from outlet to fixture. Makes one wonder about the kitchen cleanliness?
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Angeleyez346
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great food as always -service was average this time-was not impressed!
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CathrynS
New York Area
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Description of our salad didn’t match what we received. The salad was a pile of arugula with a few other items thrown on top… in no way special, and the dressing was tasteless. The pizza crust was not hot, dry and tasteless, toppings only ok. Broccoli Rabe was watery, stems not cooked enough, needed salt and a marrying of the broccoli and garlic flavors. The cippioni was delicious, robust garlic, complex flavors, yummm. We wished all the dishes were prepared with the same care.
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emremps
New York Area
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
They could’ve done a better job explaining the whole small plates thing and guided us more on how to order. Too many confused people in our party left still hungry. Place was nice, food was just ok, service was lacking.
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JoyG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Had a lovely Mother's Day dinner with family. Everyone enjoyed the food and the wine.
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LAThor
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the perfect place to celebrate my mother on Mother's Day. We had such fun choosing the plates as well as sitting and talking. Food was delicious. Service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Mother’s Day. Very surprised with how good everything was. Everything was perfect. I always find something wrong somewhere no matter what, oddly I can’t say anything bad about my first experience here. Very good job. Gia was my waitress and she was great!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was good. I loved how fresh the Caesar salad was.
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JosephM
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite local spots. Friendly staff s is knowledgeable about the food and wine. Food is amazing just wish the menu was bigger. I think I’ve had almost everything on the menu lol!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Loved the food. Great place to meet with friends after work. Something for everyone and small plates so you can order more.
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PamA
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
There's a great wine menu and the drinks were good. The food was okay. The arancini was bland and the chicken was basic. The donuts for dessert were good.
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LeticiaV
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing service Good food Server was very nice and fun!
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DennisG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the staff and service was even better. Thank you very much for everything!!
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sal900
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice concept of Italian tapas - wide variety of wines and the pizza was also very good
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Sabrina
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Flavorful food and wonderful atmosphere for any occasion
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BrandiO
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an absolute pleasant surprise! This wine bar is one of my faves!! I frequent the Westbury, Long Island location and stumbled upon this location as I recently moved to NJ😳… Lol.. I was happier than a pig in sh*t. Excellent food and great service!!
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Francis
New York Area
51 reviews
vip
2.0
51 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
This is the 4th time we have visited Sputino. They make good cocktails. We have had declining experiences with the food since the first time. After last night, we won't go back. First of all, who decided that restaurants don't need to serve bread anymore? Sputino actually has bread and they serve it with the meatball appetizer but they wouldn't bring it earlier. They served us a plate of 5 tiny meatballs which were so cold we had to send them back. Even after heating them, they weren't really hot. My cioppino was small and tasted like it could have come from a can. My girlfriend's mussels were bland. This place has gone down hill, sorry. (the french fries were good).
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Place smells like wet towel. Cups smell like fish. Waitress charged us for her suggested wine that we declined. She also basically threw our plate on the table. Very small meals - overpriced!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas using the Order Online button. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 661-2435.

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas is rated 4.5 stars by 1300 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

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

70 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014

Additional information

Cross street
Main Ave
Neighborhood
Clifton
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Saturday Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sunday Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Friday Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of parking available in open lots surrounding the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michel Desjardins
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.spuntinowinebar.com/
Phone number
(973) 661-2435
Catering
https://spuntinowinebar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Marketing_SP_601_Menu_Catering_v01_2021_05_05.pdf
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a bridal brunch, birthday lunch, rehearsal dinner or anything in between, Spuntino is the perfect place to make your special occasion unforgettable with four different unique settings throughout the restaurant.
Private party contact
Kelsey Bigler: (201) 563-3325

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Arancini

Eggplant Meatballs

Meatballs

Spuntino Board

Spuntino Board$24.00

Bruschetta

Tomato & Basil$4.00

Gorgonzola, Apple & Walnut$4.00

Grilled Shrimp Scampi$8.00

Seared Tuna$7.00

Wild Mushroom$5.50

Prosciutto Mozzarella$6.00

Small Plates

Arancini$8.00

Meatballs$9.00

Eggplant Meatballs$9.00

Calamari$13.00

Truffled Artichoke Hearts$9.50

Pane Fritto & Prosciutto$8.00

Truffle French Fries$7.00

Insalata

Caesar$7.00

Baby Arugula & Roasted Squash$11.00

Local Burrata$11.00

Salad Additions

Chicken$5.00

Shrimp$7.00

Salmon$9.00

Flat Iron$9.00

Pizza

Margherita

Piccante

Funghi

Meatball

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

Carne + Pesce

Short Rib$21.00

Salmon$19.00

Moules-Frites$18.00

Crispy Octopus$13.00

Chicken Pomodoro$18.00

Lamb Chops$20.00

Spuntino Ribeye$28.00

Pork Ribs$13.00

Bronzino$14.00

Pasta

Rigatoni Bolognese$14.00

Shrimp Scampi Orecchiette$14.00

Short Rib Rigatoni$14.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro$10.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$12.00

Asparagus Risotto$14.00

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette$12.00

Verdura

Cauliflower$7.50

Mini Potatoes$7.50

Brussels Sprouts$7.50

Broccoli Rabe$5.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Dessert

Ciambelle$7.00

Apple Crostata$7.00

Tiramisu Cheesecake$9.00

Gelato$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

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