Chef Vola's

Since its establishment in 1921. Chef Vola's has come to be a household name in Atlantic City. Although located just off the boardwalk, the restaurant's location has nothing to do with its popularity. The main dining room is tucked away in the basement of an old house along South Albion Place. Reservations are a must if you want a table, and don't forget to bring your own wine! On the menu you...

The classic, timeless, unreconstructed
Italian-American restaurant is so secret that for many years, even many Atlantic City residents never knew about it. The secret is out now, but the place hasn't changed -- yet.

Small, intimate, and exclusive, this Italian restaurant draws a seemingly endless stream of regulars. The steak, veal, and homemade pasta dishes earn high marks, as does the service. Nearly everyone raves about the homemade cream pies. The only problem is landing a reservation. They give preference to those who have dined with them before, or to those who at least know someone who has dined...

The classic, timeless, unreconstructed
Italian-American restaurant is so secret that for many years, even many Atlantic City residents never knew about it. The secret is out now, but the place hasn't changed -- yet.

It looks like a clapboard house in an old neighborhood, complete with a Madonna statue in the sideyard, but it’s actually a restaurant that’s been in business since 1921. The fiction is that you have to know somebody to get in, and with its long list of regulars, you’d almost believe that's true. The portions are large and generally Italian-American favorites, such as veal Parmigiana and pasta...

A long list of regulars who book well in advance certainly seem to feel at home in this space that was formerly a house. The hearty portions of Neapolitan and Sicilian cuisine may make you feel right at home, too. The eatery is especially known for its tender, high-quality veal, prepared in a variety of ways.