Chef Vola's
Italian institution since 1921, housed in a residential basement. A James Beard “American Classic” that is cash only and BYOB.
Located in the basement of an old house at 111 South Albion Place, opened in 1921. In 2011 it received the James Beard Foundation's “American Classic” award, and in 2025–2026 several media outlets named it New Jersey's best Italian restaurant. The signature is the bone-in veal chop Parmesan. It also serves sole française, chicken cacciatore and the chilled banana cream pie that Sinatra was said to love. There is no website. Reservations are by phone only and hard to get, with regulars given priority. It is cash only and does not sell alcohol, so bring your own. Portions are generous, and the tables are close together, so it can get loud.
Opening hours
Dinner only; reservations by phone; confirm operating days by phone
Nearby sights
- Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
- Atlantic City Boardwalk
- Tanger Outlets The Walk
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
- Steel Pier
- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- Absecon Lighthouse
- Atlantic City Aquarium & Historic Gardner's Basin