Il Posto

4.6 (1384)

$31 to $50

Italian

2418 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202-2009

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Il Posto

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Avalon

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Il Posto Ristorante is located on 24th and Dune in Avalon, NJ. Executive chef and owner, Ramiro “Tony” Gonzalez, brings exceptional quality and creativity to each dish. The Vitello il Posto, the Capellini di Sardinia, and the Short Ribs are some of Chef Tony’s most popular entrees. Your experience at il Posto will only be made better by the attentive and knowledgeable staff. This place is a must try if you are at the Jersey Shore!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(609) 961-3362
Website
http://www.ilpostobymodo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ramiro “Tony” Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a baby or bridal shower, birthday or anniversary, business event or a wedding party, come and celebrate with us!

Location
2418 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202-2009
Neighborhood
Avalon
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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Antipasto$22.00
Cured Italian meats - cheeses - fruit - garlic crostini
Calamari Fritti$16.00
Fried calamari - raspberry coulis - balsamic - sriracha - shaved parmesan
Carciofi$16.00
Stuffed Roman artichokes - prosciutto - mozzarella - pesto cream
Calamari a la Griglia$16.00
Grilled calamari - capers - olives - cherry tomatoes
Polpo alla Griglia$17.00
Grilled octopus - roasted cherry tomatoes - spinach - lemon - thyme - chili oil
Zuppa di Pesce$18.00
Mussels - clams - calamari - shrimp - cherry tomatoes - saffron broth

Insalata

Cesare$11.00
Romaine - shaved parmigiano - black garlic dressing
Arugula$12.00
Arugula - figs - walnuts - gorgonzola - raspberry vinaigrette
Insalata Mista$10.00
mixed baby greens - housemade fresh mozzarella - roasted peppers - portobello - balsamic vinaigrette
Burrata$16.00
Tomatoes - burrata - roasted peppers - pesto oil

Pasta Fresca

Capellini di Sardinia$36.00
Scallops - crab meat - cherry tomatoes - basil - spinach - lemon white wine
Gnocchi al Burrata$28.00
Gnocchi - basil - burrata - marinara sauce
Gnocchi al Tartufo$28.00
Pan-fried gnocchi - wild mushroom - parmigiano - brown butter - truffle oil
Linguini al Pesce$38.00
Mussels - clams - calamari - shrimp - scallops
Paccheri al Agnelo$31.00
Lamb ragu - mushrooms - ricota salata - demi
Ravioli al Fungi$34.00
Mushroom ravioli - sage - brown butter cream
Rigatoni alla Vodka$27.00
panchetta - peas - vodka rose sauce

Risotto

Risotto al Gamberi$33.00
risotto - shrimp - asparagus - grappa rose
Risotto al Fungi e Tartufo$28.00
Wild mushrooms - black truffle oil - crème fraîche demi

Pollo

Pollo il Posto$34.00
Chicken - lobster meat - asparagus - truffle cream
Pollo al Carciofi$32.00
Chicken - roman artichokes - shrimp - cherry tomatoes - mozzarella - grappa rose
Pollo Francese$28.00
Chicken - egg and lemon dipped - capers - garlic white wine over capellini
Pollo Parmigiana$23.00
Crispy chicken - mozzarella - tomato sauce over linguine

Vitello

Veal il Posto$36.00
Lobster meat - asparagus - truffle cream
Vitello Picatta$27.00
Shiitake mushrooms - capers - lemon white wine sauce over capellini
Vitello al Granchio$34.00
Crab meat - spinach - mozzarella - lemon cream - white wine sauce
Vitello al Funghi$33.00
Porcini mushrooms - crab meat - peppers - artichokes - sherry cream sauce
Cotoletta al Parmigiana$45.00
Veal chop - panko crusted - mozzarella - tomato basil

Carne

Bistecca alla Griglia
Black angus rib eye steak - gorgonzola cream sauce
- MP
Maiale$33.00
Pork tenderloin - shrimp - porcini mushrooms - figs - demi barolo
Agnelo$40.00
Lamb shank - spinach - lamb aju

Pesce

Salmon alla Griglia$31.00
Wild grilled salmon - spinach - orange balsamic glaze
Branzino$36.00
Branzino - crab meat - cherry tomatoes - lemon white wine
Dover Sole
Whole dover sole - lemon olive oil
- MP
Langostinos alla Griglia
Grilled Mediterranean prawns - lemon oil
- MP

Sides

Spinach$9.00
Broccoli Rabe$9.00
Roasted Potatoes$9.00
Pasta - Garlic - Oil$9.00
Pasta - Pomodoro$9.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Il Posto.

4.6

(1384)

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cape May
Good for groups
Cape May
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Posto Ristorante offers "fantastic Italian cuisine" with a "great ambiance and delicious food." Known as "the best BYOB," it provides "excellent entrees and excellent service," making it a favorite on the island. While noise levels can vary, the "wonderful specials" and "amazing service" keep patrons returning.

1,384 Reviews

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Carla
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent entrees and excellent service on a Friday evening
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Mitchell
Unspecified4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall, the visit was fine. Everything was tasty, but it seems like they have cut back on their portion sizes evidently due to expenses. That was a little disappointing of the food was very tasty and came out hot
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William
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Italian cuisine. BYOB so bring a decent bottle of wine. If you like pasta have the pasta. If you like fish have the fish. If you like veal have the veal. If you want sushi go elsewhere.
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Phil Gold
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s the best BYOB in avalon. Food is incredible
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john
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal at I’ll Posto! We can always count on great food and service.
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Lisa
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We loved our food, our server was delightful and attentive. We have dined here often, usually during our Labor Day Weekend trip. We struggled with this reservation with an exceptionally long delay for our meals. One of our meals was cold. The volume of sound in the restaurant is so loud you cannot have a conversation at your table. It's such a shame, it changes the entire vibe of the evening.
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Nna
Jacksonville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were greeted by lovely Gabby, who really kept an eye on our table filling waters and bringing warm bread… very sweet woman. Matt was our waiter and he did a great job going over all the specials and making a couple of accommodations. Excellent time once again at El Posto.!!!!
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jon
Caribbean14 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Makes for a fine night out on the town.
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Cynthia
Philadelphia23 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant on the island! Great ambiance and delicious food! Leigh and Errol and all the staff are outstanding- always so pleasant and professional! Love the outdoor deck especially during the fall!
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Karen
Baltimore5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed everything about this restaurant, ambience, servers and most of all the wonderful food ! I would recommend it if you are looking for a nice dinner.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(609) 961-3362
Website
http://www.ilpostobymodo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ramiro “Tony” Gonzalez
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a baby or bridal shower, birthday or anniversary, business event or a wedding party, come and celebrate with us!

Location
2418 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202-2009
Neighborhood
Avalon
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Il Posto blends a casual‑elegant dining style with a lively, energetic summertime vibe and a more relaxed, intimate feel in winter, indoor tables can be quite loud at peak times, while the outdoor area provides a quieter alternative.

For a quieter, more relaxed meal, visit Il Posto in the off‑season or winter, guests specifically mention October and winter visits as pleasant and intimate; summer and holiday evenings are busier and livelier.

Yes, Il Posto offers outdoor seating; guests mention enjoying the patio/porch and several reviews praise dining outside on beautiful evenings.

Il Posto really fills up during the busy season and holiday weekends, guests repeatedly report it being very busy or crowded at peak times, while winter and off‑season visits feel much calmer and more intimate.

Sunday is a great pick, guests specifically praise Il Posto's Sunday brunch, calling it terrific and a favorite.

Portions at Il Posto tend to be hearty, guests and reviewers describe generous, family-style servings, with large cutlets and a meaty lamb shank called out by name.

Yes, Il Posto is well suited to date night, with outdoor seating praised as "perfect for our date night" and several guests celebrating anniversaries and intimate dinners.

Yes, families dine here regularly; guests describe bringing young children (one review notes a 3‑year‑old who enjoyed chicken fingers) and family groups are commonly served both indoors and outside.

Smart casual is the guide, aim for polished but relaxed attire, neat rather than formal.

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Il Posto

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Avalon

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Il Posto

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Il Posto

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Appetizer

Antipasto$22.00

Calamari Fritti$16.00

Carciofi$16.00

Calamari a la Griglia$16.00

Polpo alla Griglia$17.00

Zuppa di Pesce$18.00

Insalata

Cesare$11.00

Arugula$12.00

Insalata Mista$10.00

Burrata$16.00

Pasta Fresca

Capellini di Sardinia$36.00

Gnocchi al Burrata$28.00

Gnocchi al Tartufo$28.00

Linguini al Pesce$38.00

Paccheri al Agnelo$31.00

Ravioli al Fungi$34.00

Rigatoni alla Vodka$27.00

Risotto

Risotto al Gamberi$33.00

Risotto al Fungi e Tartufo$28.00

Pollo

Pollo il Posto$34.00

Pollo al Carciofi$32.00

Pollo Francese$28.00

Pollo Parmigiana$23.00

Vitello

Veal il Posto$36.00

Vitello Picatta$27.00

Vitello al Granchio$34.00

Vitello al Funghi$33.00

Cotoletta al Parmigiana$45.00

Carne

Bistecca alla Griglia

Maiale$33.00

Agnelo$40.00

Pesce

Salmon alla Griglia$31.00

Branzino$36.00

Dover Sole

Langostinos alla Griglia

Sides

Spinach$9.00

Broccoli Rabe$9.00

Roasted Potatoes$9.00

Pasta - Garlic - Oil$9.00

Pasta - Pomodoro$9.00

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