Located in a private house -off the beat & path in the heart of Atlantic CIty, (in between Caesars & the Tropicana) is a little place known to many who are willing to wait 2-4 months for a reservation is a secret little joint known at Chef Volas.
After years of hearing about this place, I have attempted to dine there numerous times but to no avail. It is a small place- approx 50 seats. Then finally I was able to get a reservation this past weekend at 9PM. It was great.
While there is an outdoor porch area with tables during the summer months, but the rest of the restaurant is downstairs in the basement of the house. No frills decor- white plastic tablecloths, basic wood chairs, so ambiance aside- it is good food- large portions of good old fashioned homemade Italian fare- all delicious,
The house salad for one is enough for three, served (the only way I feel salad should be) on a chilled plate , dressed perfectly. The crabcakes are sensational. This evening it was also offered with shrimp francese on top as an appetizer or main course.
The pastas are plentiful, including a sampler served in a trio sectioned dish of one type of pasta- three sauces of your choice. Their signature dish is the bone in pounded veal parm- enormous, pounded, lightly breaded & fried & fork tender . The linguine in white clam sauce was very good- incredibly tender clams! The specials were vast, including a wonderful veal sorrentino, with chopped proscuitto and alot of cheese .
Their ricotta cheesecakes are amazing- seven or eight different kinds, from creme brulee to raspberry, and the most simple- plain- served warm with fresh whipped cream & really fantastic!
*BYOB- This place (and many others down in Jersey) are a bring your own wine, which they happily uncork for you at NO charge. Everyone seemed to know as every single table had lots of bottles of wine!
*No credit cards . SO, if you know you are heading or planning a trip down there, call ahead & make a reservation!
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