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La Vecchia Fontana, Avalon, NJ

La Vecchia Fontana

4.7
4.7
863 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
La Vecchia Fontana brings fine dining to the shore and is beautifully located a block from the beach in Avalon, New Jersey. La Vecchia Fontana brings a breathtaking Mediterranean style ambiance to the Jersey shore complete with an elegantly infectious Southern Italian seaside villa decor. La Vecchia Fontana prepares and serves deliciously authentic and classic Italian cuisine. Here, guests can let their hair down, relax and take a vacation from their vacation. Bring your favorite bottle of wine, an appetite for fine classic Italian food and homemade desserts to allow yourself to get swept away by us here at La Vecchia Fontana.

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This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 967-7708
  • Website
    http://www.lavecchiafontana.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bujar Daku
  • Catering
    You can choose from 3 menus for we can help create your own special menu
  • Private party facilities
    You can book a party for birthdays, rehearsal dinners or family reunions!!
  • Location
    700 First Ave, Avalon, NJ 08202
  • Neighborhood
    Avalon
  • Cross street
    8th and First Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 863 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Best Overall

  • Cape May

    Best Food

  • Cape May

    Best Service

  • Cape May

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Vecchia Fontana is a charming Italian gem on 7 Mile Island, celebrated for its "best risotto," "amazing seafood risotto," and "exceptional service." Guests love the warm, attentive staff, particularly Mario and Ronnie. The cozy BYOB spot offers generous portions, ensuring "no leftovers." Ideal for intimate dining, just remember to bring a sweater!

863 Reviews

  1. Roger

    New Jersey

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and Mario our server was excellent. Really enjoyed our conversation with him.

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  2. Erin

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The risotto here is the best I've ever had in my life! The service was quick, despite the large crowd. Highly recommend!

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  3. Wyman

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been here several times and the food and service has been excellent.

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  4. Gregory

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing Cesar salad ,rigatoni alla aragosta, pollo Fontana delicious! Mario was so attentive making this an amazing anniversary dinner . He even made a special Americana coffee to complete this wonderful dinning experience!We highly recommend this restaurant !

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  5. Mickey

    Philadelphia

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Mario is always great. Wish they were open year round.

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  6. Debbie

    Pittsburgh

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service and good was delicious. Best Caesar salad! Only thing didn’t love was the bread. Did not have dessert.

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  7. Dan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Seriously delicious food. The tested very busy but the service kept pace and our dinner was well paced.

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  8. Grace

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LaVecchia Fontana is our favorite restaurant on the island. Always have a great meal here. The waitstaff are very pleasant and some are quite funny!! A Very comfortable atmosphere.

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  9. Ken

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food and service. Another delicious meal !

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  10. Jeffrey

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite go to Avalon restaurant. The food is always great, and Mario is the absolute best!

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FAQs

La Vecchia Fontana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 967-7708.

La Vecchia Fontana is rated 4.7 stars by 863 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Vecchia Fontana

700 First Ave, Avalon, NJ 08202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th and First Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Avalon
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bujar Daku
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.lavecchiafontana.net/
  • Phone number
    (609) 967-7708
  • Catering
    You can choose from 3 menus for we can help create your own special menu
  • Private party facilities
    You can book a party for birthdays, rehearsal dinners or family reunions!!
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