Based on 712 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
308 W Absecon Blvd, Absecon, NJ 08201
Phone: (609) 641-2000
Website: http://www.villarifici.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
AJ Jain
Was really hoping this place was going to be a new go to spot after reading the reviews, but we definitely won’t be coming back after our visit today. Food looked great, but unfortunately the taste wasn’t there. The artichoke was bland with a heap of melted cheese on top, chicken parm was burnt and sauce tasted canned, and fettuccine pistachio was fairly inedible with how much oil was pooled (see picture). The decor is early 2000s trying to be fancy Italian restaurant. The service was pretty disappointing. It was more than obvious I wasn’t enjoying any of the food. I took a couple of bites of pasta and didn’t get it to go. Our waiter even asked how everything was and I said “it’s…different” and he just chuckled and walked away. I also heard the staff loudly discussing how their tips were for the night, which I completely understand is a reasonable thing to do, maybe just not in ear shot of the people who are tipping. For $80 (2 soft drinks, 1 appetizer, & 2 entrees) I expected more.
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David S
Very stylish Italian restaurant. I had the special veal saltimboca. I thought the veal was delicious. Tasted more like marsala than saltimboca but it was still delicious. My wife had the tortellini in Rosa sauce with peas. Also very good. Service was excellent as was the Italian opera playing in the background.
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Ian Ault
This is an amazing restaurant! The picture attached is of the appetizer, a stuffed Italian rice ball, and it was delicious! The crust was light and savory, the middle was soft and fluffy with bits of meat, and the sauce was so good we scooped the rest up when we were done. It was topped with some sprigs of fresh bean sprouts.
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Cindy Herrera
Had low hopes coming from the restaurants from the beach and ended up in this place. Came in with doubts but they disappeared as soon as I walked in, será phone was excellent in all aspects and gave an excellent service throughout our stay. Highly recommend this place. Loved everything. Would definitely comeback again.
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jen bren (jenny)
Excellent food. They just catered a wedding for me. Everyone said how good the food was. The guy that delivered and set up was the best! Perfect service…would recommend to everyone for catering!! Thank you so much again
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Frank J. Giacobbe
Great appetizers and good selection of entries. Alot of dishes served with pasta. Could accommodate large parties. Alcohol also served. Wine with dinner not overcharge. Recommend
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anna schall
First time here. WILL NOT RETURN, 4 of us made reservations for dinner. 3 of us barely made it home to use the bathroom. Food went right through us. None of us ordered the same dish. Our evening ended very early after plans for after dinner activities had to be cancelled. I would NOT recommend this reastaurant to anyone, nor will I ever return. Sorry
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Kristine A.B-S
Finding food in an unfamiliar area can be a real adventure. The outcome isn’t always good. Thankfully, that wasn’t our experience today. We stopped at Villa Rifici and couldn’t be happier. The regular menu is extensive, but we ordered two specials, a rice “ball” and Australian sea bass pesto. Both were flavorful and prettily plated with crispy fresh microgreens adorning the plates. With seating both inside and out there’s something for everyone. Service was pleasant and prompt.
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Joe Morse
Nice family restaurant. The rolls are served in melted garlic butter and are some of the best dinner bread I’ve had. The clam linguine was delicious, loaded with both whole and chopped clams.
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Posh Mílan
Order from here twice. Their shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is amazing! They give you lots of sauce and the shrimp ARE SO FRESH, SOFT & TASTY ! I’ve order from a few other Italian places but never experience the flavors and freshness of an Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo as I have here. Price is also reasonable and the service is fast. We called them and ordered for delivery and they came within 30 minutes! The delivery guys was also so sweet. I don’t have pictures of my shrimp fettuccine Alfredo but I do have pictures of ravioli and plain fettuccine Alfredo. Definitely try them if you love FLAVOR AND FRESHNESS
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