Food was excellent, all our meals were outstanding. The…read moreservice was lacking in that we were asked our preference for water and they only offered if we wanted frizzante or still water, and not an option for tap water. Thinking the still water was tap water we chose that option not knowing the water was $9 a bottle. So we were very surprised to see a $27 water bill. Maybe this was unintentional but they clearly omitted the offer for tap water. what was an enjoyable dining experience was somewhat tarnished by this.

We came during off season, so I understand not being fully staffed. However, there were only 3…read moretables with guests during our visit and it took 2.5 hours from the time we were seated until the time we paid our bill. Most of this time was spent waiting on the one server to circle back to us. She was a friendly and pleasant waitress, but does not have the skill to juggle tables effectively. The food was tasty. I loved the featured salad. Unfortunately they don't allow you to share entrees, which I find very odd. For an Italian restaurant, not being able to order for the table is a strange limitation. Also $30 for gnocchi is kind of crazy. The restaurant has a nice vibe. I'm sure it's lively and fun during the summer. Off season, it feels overpriced and not attentive enough to return. We also waited 20 minutes to pay our bill before we saw a "pay on your phone" option under the folded section. We then paid and left. Overall a really unfortunate experience.

They were able to get us seated really fast in the perfect spot outside! I thought the service was…read moregreat. And it is truly a beautiful restaurant. Loved our pasta dishes as well. They had really good specials too

Just okay. $60 for halibut special...small and nothing special. Rigatoni was very good but small…read moreportion. Desserts were ok. Service was very good.

We have been here twice during summer 2026 and we get the fish every time because their fish is…read moreexcellent; whether it's the sea bass or a special. Service is attentive, salads are good. Haven't had dessert yet. We will be back!

The Italian food was superb. We had the Sunday sauce special, which was outstanding. We also shared…read morea veal shrimp dish, which is also amazing. I did feel a little bit rushed, but we came late to our reservation so I did understand. The pistachio lava cake was not terrific. It was not that moist and the lava part of it was not flowing. I would definitely go back, I just would pass dessert

Had the most perfect girls night here!…read more Small little restaurant but great service! Super accommodating staff and our server, Luca gave us GREAT recommendations. I also love that it's BYOB. Makes the place more homey? But in a good way! I got the mushroom risotto. And WOW. It was delicious, the seafood there looked amazing as well!

We recently at ate here and were pretty disappointed. The entrees were just the protein. I…read moreordered a veal dish and my wife ordered chicken francese from the menu. (The specials were all mid $50s). Neither of our meals came with anything - no pasta, salad or veggies. So, we ordered a side of pasta, which was at best a kiddie size and it cost $15. At most it was a $1.00 serving of both pasta and sauce, which was about a 1,400% markup. Also, we tried to order a side of spinach, which they said they were out of, yet there was a special that evening that had spinach in it. We wont be rushing back, but the service was ok.

food and service was great. entree was tasty and reasonably…read morepriced. on negative was that there had been a full moon and the sourrounding street was flooded. not the fault of the restaurant

Amazing food and service. Small spot so make a reservation! Dino is a great chef! Get the…read morespecials!

Afternoon Tea for Three... What a Lovely Surprise! We were…read moregreeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff who immediately made us feel welcome. We had preordered the three-tier afternoon tea, which included individual pots of tea chosen by each guest, so there was truly something for everyone. We enjoyed Paris , peppermint, and English Breakfast, all Harney and Sons teas. The three-tier stand was beautifully filled. The first tier featured delicious quiche, asparagus wrapped in prosciutto, cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, and spanakopita, with one of each item for every person. The second tier held two buttery, perfectly sweet scones for each guest. The top tier was dedicated to desserts and did not disappoint. We enjoyed Parisian chocolate cake, cheesecake, key lime cake, and chocolate chip cannolis. Everything was fresh, moist, and absolutely delicious. We were able to relax and enjoy each other's company without ever feeling rushed. It was a wonderful experience, and I'm grateful to have such a lovely place for afternoon tea in the neighborhood.

We went to this place on Labor Day weekend, it is a little bit off the beaten path from the usual…read moreshore towns. It is a very quaint cute restaurant with nice decor and nice ambience. It is a BYOB so remember to pack your wine. The service was a bit slow as there was only two waitresses working the inside. I also think our table was sat at the same time as the other two tables. We definitely gave Grace for that. We had the classic spaghetti and meatballs, very underwhelming dish. The Bucatini with mushroom dish was good, but lacked salt. I had the filet mignon that was sous vide. It is done to a medium temperature and it cannot be cooked any more well according to the waitress. Her description was epic. She said it's basically like a filet mignon that's wrapped in saran wrap and boiled. Clearly the weight staff doesn't understand the art of French cooking. And if that was the description and I didn't know better would've been a hell no. The spinach and artichoke dip we started with was the opposite extreme. It was overly salty and offputting. We didn't even finish it. The salad had a really nice bright dressing, but it could've used a little splash of an acid otherwise it was completely covered in cheese. All in all, it's a nice looking restaurant with good bones, but I think some of the food needs to fine-tuning. Some of it felt dare I say banquet and not Restaurant quality. All of the dishes looked appetizing and appealing, and came to the table quite nice. The temperature wasn't overly hot but the restaurant seemed busier than normal. We opted not to finish the meal off with dessert as we had other plans. The price point is pretty in line with beach resort pricing. The BYO was a nice option. The food was missing some elemental, cooking additives like salt, which is super important the flavoring food. This seems to be a popular spot for local folks. Probably it does well off-season when there's not a lot of options.

Great evening at Spiaggetta. We had a fantastic table by the window. We always enjoy the ambience…read more Service by Bella was excellent. We began with the special stuffed figs as an appetizer. They were very good. We both went with the veal Adriatica entrée special. It was fabulous. Bella said it used to be on the menu but now they just have it on certain days as a special. It got our vote to be a regular menu item again. Perfectly tender veal scallopini with a delicious and light sauce, topped with crab meat, and shrimp, accompanied by spaghetti with their fantastic marinara. For dessert we had the Italian cream cake. Has a little coconut in it and it was exceptional. It's a huge piece of cake and the two of us did not get close to finishing it. Could easily be shared by four in our opinion.

Place is astronomically expensive and our food was extremely salty. Also waitress never brought…read morebread. No salad or soup included with outrageous menu prices either like most Italian places do.

Excellent food excellent service such an elegant restaurant…read moreTheir veal Loren is outstanding

Returned with a party of 8. I normally get seafood. They all ordered seafood. Seafood here is…read moregreat. But for some reason, wanted a steak. Excellent. Served with excellent carrots, Brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes and horseradish sauce. Oysters grilled appetizer good. And the Caesar salad was good too. So glad my son gets a reservation here for vacation week. Top notch service from Nick. And others. I would encourage Cafe Loren to try a new decor approach rather than just selling art. Pretty but a little staid. Just a suggestion. Go one notch modern and fresh. But the food and service are great.

Once again, service was impeccable.i got the green salad, king salmon, and corn bread. I requested…read morethe cornbread earlier. The cornbread was amazing. It wasn't too sweet or too dry. Bursts of berry flavor. Salad was refreshing. My friend's wedge with crab meat was awesome! Very loud place but loud in a fun way. My friend ordered to wedge salad and halibut- catch of the day.

The pasta with red sauce is good The steak and french fries is good. You should try a salad there…read more Lots of paintings on the wall love the ambience. Takes a little while but the service is good. Waiters are always nice if you go there, you should 190% try the peanut butter Kitcat. It's gigantic.! I will definitely return if I ever go back to Avalon, New Jersey