Iccara Italian Bistro

4.5 ( 409 reviews )

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315 Ocean St #4, Cape May, NJ 08204, United States

+1 609-884-0200

Iccara Italian Bistro, located at 315 Ocean St, Cape May, NJ, is rapidly becoming a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. Customers rave about the impeccable service, warm atmosphere filled with nostalgic family photos, and a menu bursting with delicious options. April Norman highlights the generous portions and delectable offerings, especially the crabcakes and ravioli, while the gelati bomb dessert received high praise for its tasty chocolate encasement.

Mike Smith attests to the remarkable quality of the food, noting the extensive gluten-free options tailored thoughtfully by the knowledgeable staff. His spicy seafood pasta, featuring a medley of clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari, is a standout. Meanwhile, Ömer Ölgen emphasizes the warm hospitality from their server, Frank, whose friendliness enhanced their dining experience.

Diners like Dennis L cherish the simple yet modern ambiance and delightful dishes, with the standout chicken parm and gnocchi leaving a lasting impression. Jen's surprising gesture of bringing out a complimentary tiramisu for an anniversary added a personal touch that made the visit unforgettable. Overall, Iccara Italian Bistro promises an exceptional dining experience, making it the go-to spot for authentic Italian fare in Cape May.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Popular for
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
Amenities
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking

April Norman

Jun 11,2025

Service impeccable and the atmosphere new and lovely with old family photos. Menu was wonderful and our meals came out hot and delicious. Portions were large! Crabcakes amazing! Ravioli magnificent! Dessert....the gelati bomb encased in chocolate with 3 flavors was out of this world. Bravo!!

Mike Smith

May 26,2025

I wish I could give this place 6 or 7, maybe more stars. Seriously everything about this place was amazing. Don’t let the location fool you. This is a top quality Italian restaurant. We really enjoy our dinner from start to finish. The starter house salad was huge, definitely enough for 2 to split. My wife and I both had the gluten free option. The staff was very knowledgeable about my celiac/gluten needs. I had one of the specials, which was a spicy seafood pasta dish. It had clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari. Our server, Mariam, was stupendous. She was perfect on timing and was even able to rattle off the gluten free dessert options. The atmosphere was great too. A smaller place but we didn’t feel on top of any one. The place was also super clean. I can’t recommend this place enough, especially if you’re celiac and miss a good pasta dish.

Ömer Ölgen

May 23,2025

We had such a great time at Iccara Italian Bistro today! The food was super tasty, the vibe was cozy, and everything just felt right. But what made it extra special was our server Frank — he was awesome! Super friendly, helpful, and made us feel so welcome. Thanks, Frank, you really made our day! Can’t wait to come back again!!!!

Dennis L

Apr 12,2025

We had no reservations and stopped in hoping for the best. It is a very unassuming little gem! I had the gnocchi and my husband had chicken parm. He said it was the best red sauce (aka “gravy”) he has ever had. Our waitress Jenna was fantastic and the atmosphere is really pretty, simple and modern yet cozy at the same time. There was an anniversary celebration at a nearby table so we congratulated the couple and mentioned it was ours too, the next day. Jenna then surprised us too with the Tiramisu we had chosen, wishing us too a happy anniversary. So nice! And the tiramisu was fantastic! Go here you will not be disappointed!

Nevrie Ajazi

Apr 2,2025

My husband , twins and I had dinner here two nights in a row! We came back after the first night because it was that great. Our waiter Shawn was excellent!! From food, to service to just overall experience. If you’re looking for great Italian food, there is no other. Amazing food and staff. Look no further!

Chuck Kluzynski

Mar 22,2025

The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly and attentive. We had reservations so we were seated quickly. Our table was indoors but outdoor seating under a tent was available. The fresh Italian bread was warm and delicious. The chicken parmesan is served with spaghetti and asparagus. The serving size was spot on but a little small compared to some other restaurants. The sauce was a bit sweeter than I prefer and the spaghetti was fresh and tasty. The seafood scampi serving was a good sized portion. A perfect balance of shrimp, mussels (nice and clean; no sand), scallops, crab and clams in an exquisite sauce over linguini. As for dessert the cannoli was good but not exceptional. The lemon cake was light and fluffy. It was very nice to see the restaurant was fully staffed in these difficult times. This restaurant is a bit expensive but I highly recommend it.

Diana

Mar 22,2025

4.5 is UNDER rated. It actually deserve Michelin star. The food was too good...from appetizers to all the way coffee and desert. We had salads, fetuchini pasta where sauce was definitely as cheesy as it can be , and lobster pasta was a hit! We finished off with teramisu that was just a perfect finish. Home made with love! Place to go back to and enjoy service, atmosphere and certainly FOOD! Thanks to chef!

Jonathan O'Hara

Mar 5,2025

Fantastic restaurant. Everything we had was outstanding. Wife said the fettuccini Alfredo was the best she ever had. Definitely give this place a try if you are in Cape May!

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