Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

Name: Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas
Address: 70 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ, United States, 7014
Telephone: (973) 661-2435
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1227 Reviews

$30 and under

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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

Feb 2, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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Takeout

(973) 661-2435

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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 7014
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 1,227 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey - North
Great for fine wines

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RichJ
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
As someone with a gluten allergy, always value a restaurant that offers good gluten-free options with servers who are well-versed on menu and what's safe. Had a great experience and look forward to coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great value. Great food. Great service. From the host to the wait staff we felt welcome.
b
benjamins
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall the whole experience was great. Especially the service.
DA
DanielleA
Atlantic City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Spuntino's is one of our go-to places for special occasions, and we decided to go there for a late anniversary lunch. The host welcomed us warmly. The offerings on the brunch menu sounded mouth-watering, but we opted for the regular menu. It took a good bit of time for the waitress to come over; it was by no means crowded, so I don't know why there were such long periods of time in between her visits to our table. The Citrus Cosmo was delicious, as was the cheese board, artichoke hearts, and the apple walnut bruschetta. The salmon had great flavors, but the creamy white wine sauce was on the cold side. We will continue to eat here in the future, but I'm hoping our waitperson will be more attentive next time.
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Wolf
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Food was decent, drinks were expensive, service was poor.
AB
ABVasa
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful restaurant with great food, service and ambience. will definitely return
GG
GrumpyGourmand
Richmond
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service from Carla. Nice wine choices. Artichokes are a must and so is the mushroom bruschetta.
GG
GrumpyGourmand
Richmond
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. Try the fried burrata. Bruschettas we’re great. Nice wine selection. Love being able to have lots of little plates and try many things.
NS
NataliaS
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
Food quality seems be worse every time we go
MD
MonicaD
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love restaurants that offer small plates. I can try a variety of things at one sitting. It's my new favorite Italian restaurant.
G
Guelly1988
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere with engaging staff. The food selection and style is wonderful and great for a party to interact with one another. The variety bruschetta had a wonderful balance and flavor and wasn’t heavy. The meat platter was perfectly seasoned and cooked at medium and the variety of sides between the brussels sprouts the baked ricotta and Truffle fries it was truly a delicious experience. Would highly recommend.
EV
EVMM
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Don’t bother making a reservation, you will still have to wait for your table. Extremely overpriced for the quality of food and the service was awful, got food before our drinks and our waitress never came back to check if we needed anything, after asking for the check it took another 20 mins for someone else to walk by that we could ask to take the check and payment because our waitress never returned. Would NEVER go back or recommend to anyone.
RM
RobertaM
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's my favorite restaurant. Great tapas allows you to try all different food and flavors. Extensive wine list. Great, knowledgeable servers.
NB
NancyBeth1227
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Spuntino was great. The food was delicious and inventive. Our only complaint was that the entrees, though delicious was a bit lacking My Beef Wellington was great, perfectly prepared. My complaint was the portion size. It was a small slice where I was expecting a bigger cut. The mashed potatoes were outstanding. My husband's Potato crusted Halibut was decent sized but had no veg or anything accompanying it. It looked lonely and unfinished. Otherwise we had a lovely NYE dinner our server Yadia (sp?) Was fantastic. Warm personal and attentive. We have dined at Spuntino for years and looked forward to coming back.
M
Martise
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice place, We had a party of eight on new years eve. and they sat us right away. food and drink came out quickly, and our server checked on us appropriately . will be dinning here again .
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kids Birthday so we are at 5:45
KM
KathleenM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service. They also have a very large selection of wine. We really enjoyed the red wine flights.
D
Deev
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The portions weren’t just tapas tiny, they were roughly 1/4 of the size of a plate you’d get at another Italian restaurant for the same price, but didn’t taste as good. Chicken was over cooked to the point of crisp and dry that argued a sponge, pasta dishes were smaller than the appetizer plates, salads without dressings. I was truly disappointed. Wish we had celebrated elsewhere.
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rrrsss
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
There was 1 waiter for about 50 people. After 3/4 hours of sitting we were served cold coffee. Waiter was trying to help but he was overwhelmed. He told us food had not yet been prepared. We left.
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tashaj
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food and atmosphere was great. The waitress was also great they only thing I wish she did better was split the bill
AD
AndrzejD
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! All the dishes were cooked perfectly.
JJ
JoJo17
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great place which I've been to many times but for Christmas Eve I felt like we were rushed through our courses.
C
Cheers
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The wine selection is incredible! And the opportunity to try so many be the glass or smaller pours fantastic! The food also is excellent! The place was full and rightly so! Will definitely return!
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witchyone
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
As always, everything was just right! Really good food , wine, service and ambience.
p
pasta
New York Area
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always one of the best restaurants, one of our favorites.
J
June
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants. Excellent salmon and selection of bruchettas. Nice atmosphere. Friendly servers & staff.
DS
DorS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is delicious and great atmosphere. Not loud at all and can enjoy dinner and conversation
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Meal was excellent and the service was terrific. Definitely will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waiter was impecable. Rafael was flawless. He made the entire night amazing. His recommendations and energy were on point. Great time.
SK
SusanK
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Last day of truffle festival and they ran out of truffles, fires food at the wrong time and a 90 minute meal turned into a 3 hour ordeal. Food was good, in spite of lack of truffles.
ST
StevenT
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Food was just ok but my food was also cold. Wait staff was very pleasant and attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a party of 6 adults and 2 kids and the staff was amazing from beginning to end. The food was flavorful, cooked to the right temp and great portions for us to share with our selections. The staff was attentive and the experience was not expensive.
RO
RONS
New York Area
169 reviews
vip
4.0
169 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had dinner with another couple we shared 4 small plates all were very tasty. Bronzino was excellent, short ribs and salmon dishes also very good.
RM
RobertaM
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sputino's is my favorite restaurant. Always a good time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service!
JV
JohnV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere with walls of wi e bottles everywhere.. tapas menu was good but everything a bit too pricey for the small portions, imo..
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Randalily
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Spuntino was a warm and cozy place to celebrate a birthday on a rainy and cold night. I commend them for their service. We ordered what we thought was a meat and cheese board and received only a meat board. It was corrected with style and good grace. Then we realized we misread the menu and still got the wrong board. Again, with a smile, the waiter corrected our order. Chef Michele cam out to talk to us and make sure we were happy. Since we ordered incorrectly, I felt he was super gracious to us. We then had the Truffle tasting menu. My favorites were the pasta with shaved truffles and the duck. Your taste buds will dance. All in all, a great night.
G
Giacomo
Philadelphia
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
After many years—and of course, after COVID destroyed the integrity of many establishments—Spuntino is still a surprisingly top-notch destination for a mall location. The menu evolves seasonally, and contains a good range of offerings. They have strayed a BIT from their "small plates" concept (probably because most American mall-goers are too set in their ways to adapt to tapas-style eating), and as such, pricing has gone up, but not much more so than other restaurants. The wine list is excellent, and the less-than-obvious choices (e.g., brussels sprouts, salads, bruschettas, artichokes) are the real stars of the menu, while the pizzas (excepting the excellent margarita) are sometimes examples of being able to DO a thing even though it might not be worth doing (the sweet ones always come across as cloying). Service at restaurants in general has suffered, but here there is still a fairly professional (if no longer doting and sincerely friendly) waitstaff.
CD
ChuckD105
Chicago
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We really enjoyed Spuntino. Strip mall setup did not impress us but we loved the food and the wine list.
B
Brittany
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rafael was amazing! We ate way too much…everything was delicious!

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 1227 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

Feb 2, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(973) 661-2435

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

70 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ 7014

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

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

Salmon

Eggplant Meatballs

Calamari

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

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