Italian Restaurants near Avalon

“I'll Posto is an upscale BYOB in Avalon. We stopped in early on a Saturday during off season. We were quickly seated and met by a server. The space is upscale. There were a number of specials which they explained to us. The pesto that accompanied the bread was a great burst of flavor. We started with the fried calamari which had a wonder drizzle of both balsamic and a red sauce. Both added to the dish in a positive way. We shared a caesar salad which was fairly boiler plate in terms of presentation and flavor. For entrees our kids had linguini and meatballs which is off menu for kids and my wife had risotto far diablo and I had a seafood special with a rose cream sauce. Both were very flavorful with lots of seafood and the special had homemade pasta. Wait staff was attentive. Only downside was price, which was high even by shore standards. Overall it was a very solid meal.“

“We (6 of us) had an excellent meal here. The food was fresh and delicious; included osso buco, rigatoni arrosto (lobster), gnocchi, calamari, we loved it all. Nice atmosphere, more intimate than its sister restaurant Polpo. Service was great. Highly recommend!“

“We enjoyed our meal. My husband found the clam appetizer to be flavorful (broth) and I enjoyed the arugula salad (light dressing). The salmon entree was prepared nicely with olives and light tomato sauce and sizable piece of fish. My husband really enjoyed the flounder/crabmeat special - delicate and tasty. One negative is that the fish special was $10 more than any menu entree.“

“A pleasant discovery. We usually do not think of Via Mare for pizza. It is a great, small, local restaurant with home made, really excellent, pasta dishes. However, we ordered a take out pizza, a vegetable pie. It was equally excellent. All good.“

“A wonderful fine dining experience - and a spectacular view! Cuisine is a mix of authentic Italian and Mediterranean with a twist. The specials never disappoint, and there's always a fish/seafood and a meat special. The staff is top-notch, thoughtful, friendly and attentive. And owner Lenny is usually there to say hello. Remember to check the housemade desserts! Highly recommend.“

“I am a local who works on the island, Giovanni's is the real deal. Best Hoagies around, on and off Sea Isle. I recommend the Old World Italian on a seeded roll, if you like sharp provolone and prosciutto. The owner and staff are amazing. You really can't go wrong ordering anything off their menu. Made to order and FRESH! Especially during the summer when the produce is Jersey Grown and I love that the owner gets his produce locally.“

“Our family celebrated my husband's 60th birthday at Venezia last night. There were 16 of us. Milo went out of his way both ahead of time and that night to be sure that my husband's event was special. Milo offered us a semi-private dining area. It was very intimate and quaint and we felt like we were the only party at the venue. The food, which goes without saying, was absolutely delicious. Milo had nine appetizers ready for us, along with our wine, beer, ice, and favors set-up. Our meals were wonderful. My very favorite was the Gnocchi Sorento. The gnocchi are truly little pillows of deliciousness. I highly recommend Venezia for a romantic dinner or a larger party with your favorite people. Thank you to Milo and Venezia for a wonderful night! We will surely be back!“

“I always make it a point to stop by when I'm in Sea Isle. The slices are excellent made with top notch ingredients, and they don't skimp on toppings either. I usually go for their buffalo chicken, and riccotta slices, and I haven't found another place that even comes close. I've been coming here for years, and plan to for years to come.“

“My wife and I visited this evening thinking we had a reservation. The reservation was mistakenly made by me for the following week. What impressed me was that Joe, without a hesitation, sought out a way to make room for us to dine. We were made to feel unbelievably welcome the entire time. Not only was the service impeccable but the food was to die for. It was so nice being in this space with so many people who were enjoying their evening. The entire evening, as people were leaving, I could not help but hear the sincere thank you’s that were being offered to the staff. This was truly a special experience and I recommend anyone who is visiting Stone Harbor to visit this restaurant.“

“The ambiance is amazing at Santorini. The place is so well lit up and the music is fantastic. The Scallops were cooked to perfection and left me wanting more. Delicious! The short rib with risotto was again cooked to perfection and was delicious. The wine list was a bit pricy with Cabernet at 11/glass and 24/glass for Farmsted but they too were excellent. The service was perfect and desert tiramisu was also delicious. Stop by this restaurant and you won't be disappointed!!! Steviesil!“