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    Polpo

    3.0 (262 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    PENNE VODKA
    Bill B.

    Really I think 3.5 stars is the right rating. First I feel like they are slipping a bit. There is now a corkage fee for the BYOB. The prices are not cheap and getting higher. Our servers were still top notch. The lobster bisque has been bettter in years past. The gnocchi and the risotto are still good. I had the osso buco. I was under whelmed. The pasta seems like it was all better in years past. Honestly it just felt like a low quality pasta. The sauce was bland

    Shrimp Agli Scampi
    Sheridan S.

    We had the best time at Polpo for a friend's birthday. The food was incredible, the best items were definitely the spaghetti carbonara, the chicken Milanese, and the shrimp agli scampi. Our server, Valerie, was hilarious and had great dessert recommendations. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Avalon. Our only suggestion would be a written specials menu, we had trouble keeping all of the specials straight after they listed them all off.

    BURRATA
    Erik H.

    Came here to what just might be the best and most reliable Italian restaurant in Stone Hatnor and Avalon. Given that the whole island seemed to be dead in the off-season and the fact that this place was full seemed to confirm my feeling we came to the right place. Most people we talked to were here a week or two early to open up their homes for the busy season. Although definitely cold out, they had tables set up outside and I could see how those looking for something more romantic or quieter would come here. It added up for the ambiance. The Maitre'd was pleasant and welcoming telling each couple how they were the most beautiful couple "even if you were there with your boss...oops". It was off-season and so although we were the second table of the evening the young lady had trouble pronouncing the specials which we helped her through. It was cute. Specials were pricey. Older couple next to me order the shrimp special and when the waiter asked kindly if he wanted to know the market price, he swallowed hard when he was told $98. Lol. We all had a nice laugh. I had the osso bucco over risotto special and started with a burrata salad. It was a lot the shank was quite large but tender and easily fell from the bone. It was all prepared welll. Wasn't exactly what I expected (being a west coast diner, i expected a smaller piece of meat and I prefer a more creamy risotto that you can eat with a spoon) but it was still tasty but very heavy. For dessert we knew we'd get the tiramisu but I wanted cold ice cream ( all 4 ice cream stores on the island were closed). The server told us the only gelato they had was vanilla which didn't satisfy my sweet tooth. I was then craving a warm espresso and wondered out loud to which the server said what's that while my dining partner added, "don't know what it is but it is on the dessert menu". We all chuckled and I asked her how it was served after learning my lesson from the special. (Some serve the hot and cold separate, some serve with a large amount of espresso and a little ice cream and others vice versa). She returned and I told her I was fussy and how I'f like it. Dessert and affogato were perfect! Although I'd order different main entree next time, the meal was as good as I expected and staff and other diners we spoke to were all beyond pleasant. Would definitely come back!

    LINGUINE PESCATORA
    Myra C.

    We enjoyed our dinner here very much. The waiter was attentive and helpful. The food was fantastic. Try the Caprese salad and seafood linguini. Service with a smile, delicious food, nice ambiance too.

    Lou C.

    We had an early reservation, so we didn't run into the issues that some other reviewers had about delays in getting seated. Service was adequate. Although prices are high, the portions are a good size. The calamari and bruschetta as appetizers were tasty. The risotto scampi was a nice portion and had the same sauce as the rigatoni scampi. They don't allow sharing of plates, and to switch from one type of pasta to another in a dish saddles you with a $3.00 upcharge. The octopus dish is a whole baby octopus, so if you are on the fence about it, just be aware. We had an issue with hair in one of the pasta dishes, and after an initial attempt to pass it off on us, we pointed out that no one at the table had that color hair. Meal was taking off the bill. They do move you along quickly in order to turn tables and they like most other restaurants nowadays hit you with a 3% service charge if you're using a credit card.

    Chicken Marsala - POLLO ALLA MARSALA
    Mara M.

    Very solid Italian spot! 10 of us enjoyed a nice group meal here. The Caesar salad, fried tomatoes and meatballs were good, as were our entrees. Between us, we had chicken Marsala, penne vodka, rigatoni scampi and several of us had the gnocchi (both types) and everything was delicious. Service and ambience were great too. The only thing that was a bit odd was the lobster bisque, which looked and tasted more like tomato bisque. It was still good though!

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    Always a reliable meal! Have yet to order anything off the menu that we did not like. Our "go to" restaurant in Avalon.

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    Wow! Fantastic food especially the Dream Bombe! Its worth just going for that but its all so delish

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    They always seem to be busy & have a wait which is astonishing to me. We ate there once & I will never go back. Rude staff. Bad service. Horrible Food. Go elsewhere.

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    Spiaggetta - Cacio e pepe Pasta prepared Table side Every Thursday Night

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    3.8(197 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$
    Fine dining
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    Wow we were so pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. Recommended by our hosts, we came here…read morefor dinner one night on a recent family trip. They have a small parking lot next to the building which is nice. They also have outdoor seating available too when the weather is good. It is BYOB which is great, so be sure to bring your favorite bottle(s). The food was incredible!! Everything we had was good but the standouts were the shrimp, saltimbocca, and cacio e Pepe. It would be great to come with a group and share a variety of dishes. Our service was also top notch. A very cozy but elegant atmosphere.

    We had such a wonderful experience recently at Spiaggetta. Marco personally arranged a large…read moretable for us in advance during the busy time in Stone Harbor. We really appreciated his efforts. Our server/waitress was outstanding. She was attentive, friendly, helpful, and had a great sense of humor. She made a difference. It makes such a difference when you have great service and Spiaggetta clearly understands that! There were 16 of us and the highlights were the Carbonara, Pork Ossobuco, meatballs, and Veal Saltimbocca. You can't go wrong with any of those. Ony disappointment was the Octopus. Two of us had the appetizer and it was burnt and tough for each of us. I mentioned it to our server and while she seemed to truly want to know our view, she did not make an adjustment on our bill, which frankly she should have. She did mention the octopus was prepared by a new chef and I am sure he will get better. It sat on a bed of Tuscan beans, which were delicious! She said the executive chef prepared all but the octopus. Hopefully next time. And Spiaggetta has not been infected by the credit card fee virus like a few others in Stone Harbor. They did not charge a percent convenience fee, which we appreciated. They get 5 stars just for that. We cannot wait to be back!

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