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Italian restaurant in Wildwood, New Jersey
What should I order at Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge?
What to order
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Bread With Dipping Oil
Recommended multiple times for being especially delicious, with reviewers calling the bread and dipping oil/dip 'yummy' and 'beyond delicious.'
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Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Mentioned more than once and praised as very good and perfectly cooked, with one review calling them 'cooked perfectly.'
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Pasta Fagioli
Repeatedly praised as excellent, with one reviewer describing it as smooth, almost creamy, and perfectly balanced with beans.
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Chicken Francaise
Specifically singled out as incredible and part of an outstanding meal, making it one of the standout entrees mentioned in the reviews.
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Lasagna
Called cheesy with a great meat blend and described as incredible, showing strong positive feedback from multiple diners.
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Calamari
Recommended as 'best in Cape May County,' making it one of the most strongly praised dishes in the reviews.
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Clam Chowder
Mentioned as better than Cape Cod's by one reviewer, which is high praise and suggests it is a standout soup.
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Seafood Risotto
Highlighted as 'top notch' and included among a group of dishes described as amazing and worth returning for.
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Gnocchi
Described as excellent and mentioned alongside other well-liked dishes, showing it was a memorable choice.
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Chicken Piccata
Called 'soo good' in a review that praised multiple entrees, indicating it was a strong favorite.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 4 to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 4 to 11 PM |
About Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge
Casual place with a patio offering Italian comfort food & drinks since 1947, plus weekly live music.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge known for?
It is best known for crab gnocchi, live music, and Italian comfort food in Wildwood. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the bread with herb-flavored dipping oil, mussels, and a house-made dipping sauce as standout parts of the meal.
What dishes are most recommended at Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge?
Reviewers most often recommend the crab gnocchi, mussels, lasagna, pasta fagioli, and clams casino. The turkey dinner and crab cakes also come up as memorable choices, especially when people are talking about generous portions and well-seasoned sauces.
What is the atmosphere like at Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and often lively because of the live music, with some reviewers calling it romantic and festive. The room is smaller and can feel a bit cramped or loud when busy, which makes it a better fit for couples, groups, and dinner outings than for a quiet meal.
Is Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge good value?
The price range is about $30 to $50, and reviewers say the food is high quality but on the pricey side. Even so, early bird specials and fixed-price holiday meals are described as good value because they include multiple courses like soup and dessert.
Do you need a reservation at Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge?
Reviewers say it can be packed in summer and on holiday weekends, so reservations are a good idea if you want to avoid a wait. Several guests mention getting seated after a delay when the restaurant was busy, especially for dinner and live music nights.
Is parking available at Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge?
Yes. Free parking lot, On-site parking, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge have vegetarian options?
Yes, Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge offers vegetarian options.
Is Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge kid-friendly?
Yes, Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge is good for kids.
