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Cafe 2825

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#6 of 268 Restaurants in Atlantic City
$$$$, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
2825 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-6325
+1 609-344-6913
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4.5 478 reviews
#6 of 268 Restaurants in Atlantic City
Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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2825 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-6325
1.4 km from Atlantic City Boardwalk
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+1 609-344-6913

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ANTIPASTO‏
whole stuffed artichoke
whole artichoke filled w/ seasoned breadcrumbs, onions & diced hard boiled egg
shrimp pesto arrosta
pesto marinated shrimp dusted in seasoned breadcrumbs, oven-roasted w/ lemon & romano cheese
steamed clams posillipo
steamed little neck clams in a broth of garlic, olive oil, wine & fresh herbs, great for dipping bread
baked clams oreganata
Oven-baked clams on the half shell filled w/ seasoned Italian breadcrumbs & romano cheese
fresh calamari
fresh lightly coated crispy fried calamari served w/ marinara
eggplant rollatini
thinly sliced eggplant rolled & filled w/ ricotta topped w/ marinara & mozzarella
risotto
shiitake, porcini & crimini mushroom
asparagus parmigiana
lightly breaded sautéed asparagus topped w/ melted mozzarella & fresh tomato
sausage & peppers
Sautéed spicy Italian fennel sausage w/ hot peppers, onions, & melted mozzarella
zuppa
Tuscan pasta Fagiola or Italian wedding soup
SICILIAN SPECIALTIES
stuffed calamari
calamari tube‏ filled w/ crab meat, seasoned breadcrumbs & calamari rings in marinara
scungilli
sliced imported‏ dark mediterranean conch sautéed in marinara fra di avolo
grilled octopus
grilled marinated baby octopus served over sweet cabbage w/ cranberries
spedini alla romana
fried mozzarella w/ butter sauce of lemon, anchovy & capers
trippa napolitana
tender tripe w/ carrots, sweet peas, onions & marinara
SALADS‏
arugula
fresh peppery lettuce in olive oil, lemon, vine tomato & shaved cheese
2825 salad
Radicchio, romaine, iceberg, Belgian endive, roasted peppers, tomato, cheese, w/ house vinaigrette
beet salad
oven roasted fresh beets, dried cranberries, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, arugula
meatball salad
homemade red gravy soaked meatball over crisp greens vinaigrette, ricotta, provolone
caesar
traditional house prepared dressing
PASTA
wild mushroom
blend of porcini, shittake, crimini mushrooms in light cream & truffle oil w/ pappardelle pasta
seppia arrabbiata
short rigatoni pasta tossed w/ mediterranean calamari, diced long hot peppers in fresh tomato
white clam sauce
thin linguini sautéed w/ fresh local whole little necks clams in white (garlic & olive oil) or red (marinara) sauce
cavatelli
Broccoli rabe, Italian sausage, garlic & oil
bolognese
homemade red gravy meat sauce, touch of ricotta, mozzarella tossed w/ rigatoni or fusilli
spaghetti luigi
Spaghetti w/ crumbled Italian sausage, sautéed onions, fresh tomato sauce
spaghettini carbonara
thin spaghetti w/ sweet peas, onion & prosciutto in a cream sauce
baked gemelli all vodka
short pasta‏ twists baked w/ in vodka sauce w/ melted mozzarella & ricotta
spaghettini sicilian style
shucked whole fresh littleneck clams in garlic, olive oil, fried white anchovies dusted in seasoned breadcrumbs
grandma capellini w/ homemade meatball
capellini w/ marinara & basil w/ shaved provolone, chopped fresh mozzarella for you to mix in
HOUSE SPECIALTIES‏
chicken or veal cutlet parmigiana
breaded, pan fried, fresh marinara, & mozzarella
chicken parmigiana bolognese alla vodka fra diavolo
spicy breaded chicken parmigiana topped w/ bologense alla vodka & melted mozzarella
chicken alla clemente
francese style‏ chicken layered w/ seasoned ricotta, melted mozzarella in lemon, garlic & butter sauce
chicken or veal sorrentino alla jacquelina
francese style breast of chicken layered w/ eggplant, prosciutto, mushrooms & fresh mozzarella in fresh tomato
veal cutlet parmigiana
thin cutlet, lightly breaded, marinara & mozzarella, old fashion style
sunday gravy
Homemade meatball, bracciole, Italian sausage in old world red gravy w/ rigatoni
veal rollatini alla tiana
tender rolled veal, filled w/ spinach, prosciutto, cheese in natural brown sauce w/ mushroom risotto
SEAFOOD
francese style- founder or twin lobster
light batter, sautéed in lemon, butter & white wine w/ spinach or capellini
pescatori w/ lobster tail
local harvested clams, calamari & shrimp in fresh marinara w/ thin linguini
whole branzino
oven-roasted whole mediterranean bass w/ fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil & de-boned table side
chilean sea bass
roasted sea bass fillet in light ground honey mustard glaze dusted w/ seasoned crumbs, nuts & dried berries
salmon
freshly grilled salmon fillet in lemon, wine, diced sun-dried tomato & sliced zucchini & asparagus
shrimp oreganata
Oven roasted jumbo shrimp topped w/ seasoned Italian breadcrumb & herbs over spinach or linguini
HOUSE CUT BONE-IN CHOPS‏
veal chop milanese
pounded pan fried, breaded, rib cut veal chop w/ arugula, diced tomato & balsamic
stuffed veal chop valdostana
veal chop filled w/ prosciutto,cheeses, light breading, mushrooms, oven roasted in natural sauce
veal chop parmigiana
pounded rib cut veal chop lightly breaded, pan sautéed, melted mozzarella & marinara
pork chop parmigiana alla bolognese fra diavolo
pounded, breaded rib pork chop, topped w/ bologenese sauce, melted mozzarella, diced long hot peppers
HAND-CUT PAN ROASTED THICK CHOPS
rack of lamb
pan roasted 6 rib lamb rack topped w/ toasted breadcrumbs & mixed nuts w/ roasted potato
grilled veal chop
fire grilled, prime cut, rib cut veal chop w/ roasted potato
the brooklyn pork chop
balsamic marinated, pan glazed, thick pork chop w/ vinegar brined mild cherry peppers, roasted potatoes
SIDES AND APPETIZERS‏
sautéed long hot peppers
spinach garlic & oil
broccoli rabe
side of pasta marinara
roasted potatoes
shoestring fried zucchini
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Been in business 28 yrs. Featuring Italian American Cusine. One block from Tropicana and The Quarter. Family Owned. Upscale Italian American white table cloth restaurant . PLEASE upscale casual dress.... no tee shirts, graffiti tees, cut off, beachwear,Male tank tops.
PRICE RANGE
€32 - €46
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
Italian
FEATURES
Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago
Good Marketing..OK food!!

Whoever is doing their marketing is great..too bad we can't say the same about the service or the chef! You can only call two weeks in advance between twleve and four they take a credit card in case you cancel. Sounds like a place that...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Lisa G
Reviewed 3 days ago
A winner in Atlantic City

I wish I could give 6 STARS,,,I've heard so many good reviews so we tried Cafe 2825 and were blown away..First off I had no problem making a reservation. I left my name and number and a very nice lady called back..Once inside we were...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank Italian Man M
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Stop with this place already.

The only thing that makes this place at all desirable is the difficulty in getting a reservation. Service= sucked. Not ok. Not sub par. Sucked. Ambiance= sucked. I’m not a sweater. I was melting. Wine list is an embarrassment. I can’t even explain. We had...More

Date of visit: September 2019
1  Thank Petetti
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
proprietress nasty- do not patronize

I had been to Cafe 2825 last year for a birthday celebration. Good food, good service. I recently tried to book a party for a birthday celebration on a Saturday evening. The proprietress scoffed at my request and continued to explain to me how in...More

Date of visit: September 2019
7  Thank Marisa M
Reviewed 4 weeks ago
You'll Swear your Grandmother was in the Kitchen!

Decided to spin the wheel of fortune and scored a table without a reservation as a walk-in. (Don't even think that you'll be as lucky). Intimate setting marred only slightly by the number of loud talkers (combination of hearing impaired patrons, just plain boors and...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Jack S
Reviewed September 3, 2019
it is worth it !!!

It does take a bit of an effort to get a reservation but it is worth it. You must call for reservations and have a credit card ready because they will put fee on the card in case you do not show. They are closed...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank greg0ryfrank
Reviewed September 1, 2019 via mobile
Great Food, painful reservation system

This was our third visit. I’ve attached the menu. Mozzarella has to be experienced. All the appetizers were great except for my wife’s grilled octopus, which was over cooked and thus tough. I had the stuffed veal chop, fabulous. Our friends both had the halibut,...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank FSheckie
Reviewed August 12, 2019 via mobile
Best dining experience ever!

I had dined at Cafe 2825 in the past with my company and it was amazing. This year when our family vacation took us to Brigantine I knew I wanted my family of foodies to experience the same! We started with two table side appetizers,...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank wifey10
Reviewed August 6, 2019 via mobile
Exquisite!

Great food, prices are reasonable The table side mozzarella and salad preparation a must Just a few tables make the dining experience intimate and personable Pasta cooked in the cheese wheel also table side was amazing A small bar with all the top shelf choices...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank Hrima
Reviewed July 15, 2019 via mobile
Fran G

This restaurant came highly recommended to me by a dear friend and foodie. My hubby and I made reservations which are mandatory. We are so happy to have experienced Cafe 2825. The food is to die for. Freshly made barrata at the table was delectable....More

Date of visit: May 2019
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No, they offer a full service bar.
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Response from karendpeyton | Reviewed this property |
You know the food is great at this restaurant but, it is not that good to have to do back flips to get a reservation. My husband and I who supported this restaurant and have given great reviews to help get it the attention... More
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