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Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas, Clifton, NJ
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas, Clifton, NJ
Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas, Clifton, NJ
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Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

4.5
4.5
1300 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

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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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey - North

    Great for fine wines

1,300 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
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