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The chicken scarpariello (bottom of photo) and the rib veal parmigiana (top of photo) were photographed on the porch at Chef Vola's, 111 S. Albion Pl, Atlantic City on April 10, 2019.
The chicken scarpariello (bottom of photo) and the rib veal parmigiana (top of photo) were photographed on the porch at Chef Vola's, 111 S. Albion Pl, Atlantic City on April 10, 2019.Read moreELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Staff Photographer

Chef Vola’s

Italian$$-$$$$

Says critic Craig Laban: “Google killed the secrecy that once shrouded this unmarked red-gravy haven in an Atlantic City basement in ‘friends-of-friends’ exclusivity. That — and new porch seating (as suggested by Jay-Z, a regular) — hasn’t made it easier to get a reservation at this 1921 landmark owned by the Esposito family. But it’s worth the effort to savor the epic bone-in veal parm, plump flounder francaise, chicken Scarpariello buried in house-made veal sausage and peppers, followed by a dreamy wedge of warm ricotta pie. Just bring a thick wallet — it’s cash only.”

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Restaurant Details

111 S Albion Pl., Atlantic City, N.J., 08401
609-345-2022
https://www.chefvolas.com/
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