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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: 4.6

4.6

1219 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

May 25, 2022

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8:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

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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 1,219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Sunshine99
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
My husband and I had a 2 night's stay in Avalon for a much-needed break. Our aunt and uncle gifted us a gift card for dinner at Polpo. We had eaten there last summer and it was excellent. It wasn't excellent this time. We ordered our food with a few requests. When the food came, the requests were ignored. All wrong. When they took one of the dishes back to the kitchen they came back with a ball of angel hair with butter and with literally 10 pcs. of crabmeat and 3-4 shrimp - $52. The "sauce" was supposed to be white wine sauce. We also noticed a credit card surcharge of $4.50 on our bill for using a card (a gift card from their restaurant). Unbelievable! I certainly don't mind paying for food when it is worth it but this was pathetic. Everything about this place was/is wrong. We will never go back and we will be sharing our experience with our relatives and friends who have summer homes in Avalon not to waste their money.
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cmod
Atlantic City
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience4
We had to ask for quite a few things like silverware, napkins, ice bucket, grated cheese, hot peppers. ..waited for a bit before a waiter approached us. Heaters were on and it was a warm night. But the support staff were wonderful and the food delicious. Sometimes a waiter just is tired and needs a night off! I get it...
A
Ajh111
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great specials red snapper and a special pAsta
A
Ashy
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were bummed when 2 of our guests had to cancel due to covid. polpo was very accommodating and allowed us to keep our designated table despite the last minute alteration. We were very happy about this because our grandmom is in her 80s and with covid ramping back up we wanted to ensure she had a buffer zone from us. Thank you thank you thank you for allowing us the piece of mind. Food was delicious as always and the service excellent. Will remain our top choice while in Avalon all season.
D
David
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. Best pasta I've ever had. A truly memorable meal with quality service.
J
Jack
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Service was pretty slow, but food was delicious.
C
Cathanne
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent excellent food and service. Our waitress was sweet and efficient! Must return here again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food! Great BYOB! The only thing that threw us was they now charge a 3.5% surcharge if you use a credit card. I was there a few weeks ago and there was no surcharge. They don’t even tell you they just handed us the bill and there it was.
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nikkip0904
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valerie was a FABULOUS waitress! Such a great Mother’s Day dinner 💖
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shoredine
New York Area
109 reviews
vip
2.0
109 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Got thrown out of restaurant by police and fire department because of a transformer explosion down the block. Had to rush through apps, recork our wine and leave. No dinner and no comp from restaurant. They should have been more sympathetic because our evening was ruined.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Surprised by new surcharge to pay with credit card. Venmo was down to use QR code. Beware of cost on specials.
S
Susie
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu items as well as the specials are always outstanding. Highly recommend.
C
Cece
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful food ! Polite service! I usually eat outside and I think I prefer that, it was just a tad cold. Love the food!
N
Nanny
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Valerie was great!
CF
CarmelaF
Atlantic City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
My husband and I stumbled upon this resturant. Out meal was excellent. We will def atl y return back soon.
TS
TomS
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
Very good dinner.
JP
JudyP
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a great Easter dinner at Polpo. Great food, service and atmosphere. The lobster ravioli dish was outstanding.
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rwmdoogs
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Apps were great .. Enjoyed the Bronzino. no temperature asked for veal chop special and was over cooked. Don’t stray from paata and Italian classics here.
H
Happydiners
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner at Polpo was fabulous. We were impressed by the authenticity of the Italian food. Our server Madison did a great job. All of our appetizers and dinners were superb and we will definitely be going back again!
F
Fred
Philadelphia
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Made a last minute reservation and glad we went. The food was excellent and we were all very happy with our choices. The Bronzino filets were wonderful!
J
Jake
Ulster, ROI
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service—-Madison was amazing! Delicious fare, great vibe/ambience.
D
Dave
Atlantic City
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is awesome. Valerie is an amazing server and the food/atmosphere is a perfect experience for the shore.
CJ
CJSONA
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family dining experience. Food was on point and very timely with good service.
A
Anonymous
Atlantic City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner!
A
Anonymous
Wilmington
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and service was even better. Our server Kayla was very attentive and fun!
BD
BobD
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was delicious, fresh and served hot. Our server Kayla was friendly and attentive to our needs.
KC
KenC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always we had great service and a fantastic dinner. One of our favorite places at the Jersey Beach in Avalon NJ.
TA
TommyA
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good
JB
JessicaB
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great food!
HH
HHGY
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were so happy to have found this terrific restaurant! Our appetizers (clams and calamari) were creatively done and delicious. Our veal and chicken dinners were perfectly cooked in luscious sauces. And that spinach!! Can’t wait to go back.
F
Foodie
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great service food and atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent, food and service. A bit pricey but worth the little bit extra, and of course I love the BYOB.
s
shoredine
New York Area
109 reviews
vip
4.0
109 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Consistently good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food was not good and very expensive
LB
LindaB
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Redi was attentive and friendly. First time visit and food was good however seating was a bit too close for comfort.
CD
ChrisD
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Overall food was very good, portions were large and prepared well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience2
Only negative is that we had to wait 39 minutes to sit even thought we had a reservation
BM
BigMoesDad
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s worth the wait. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, awesome dessert and perfect service. Great value
BS
BrianS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a large gathering to celebrate (12 people) my wife's birthday. We had a great time and food and service was all great despite a full house in February!!
TF
TraceyF
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places to go in Avalon if not my favorite. Love the chicken milenese!

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 4.6 stars by 1219 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

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Booked 53 times today

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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
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

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Gnocchi Carbonara

Calamari Fritti

Linguine alla Pescatora

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