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A CA Mia-Cape May, Cape May, NJ

A CA Mia-Cape May

4.5
4.5
1307 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Ristorante A CA MIA is open every April and closes at the end of Fall.

We are located across from the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on the Washington Street Mall. We are available for Private Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, and Christmas Parties.

The historical building that now houses Ristorante A CA MIA was built in 1872. William Essen operated a bakery and ice cream parlor until 1914 when he sold it to his niece and her husband, Carl and Margaret Kokes. The business remained in his family for over 60 Years. The bakery is one of the oldest bakeries in continuous operation in the country. By the mid 1930s, the ice cream parlor had become the dining room and the business was operated as a restaurant as it is to this day. Our kitchen is under the direction of Chef Todor Videv. We are available for private parties. We offer early seating dinner selections. We accommodate well behaved children.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 884-6661
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 1,307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape May

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A CA Mia-Cape May offers a charming dining experience perfect for a delightful date night. With "great food and service" consistently praised, patrons enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating options. Highlights include the "best Chicken Parm," "wonderful authentic Italian cuisine," and a friendly atmosphere. This BYOB spot is a must-visit in Cape May.

1,307 Reviews
  1. Maryann

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely little BYO on The Mall. Food & service are great. The only disappointing thing was we were seated nearly 30 minutes after our reservation, and we had to wait outside… and it was cold! Or appears that they overbooked, by quite a lot, so all reservations were seated late. Other than that, food & service were wonderful.

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  2. Olivia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin was our server and very attentive. We did have to wait, though it was a busy night so it was understandable and the staff was very apologetic which we appreciated. I had the steak and my husband had the chicken parmigiana. Would recommend both! And recommend Kevin as a server!

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  3. Jessica

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediocre food and no modifications were permitted.

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  4. Heather

    VIP

    Baltimore

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had reservations but still had to wait outside for 15 min in the cold but once we were seated the service was great. The tortellini Alfredo special was delicious. The clams oreganato was especially tasty. Nice convenient location to everything as well.

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  5. Jamie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Desert was out of this world. Staff was super friendly- working really hard on a very busy Saturday night.

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  6. Christine

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    After 21 years of dining here during our annual girls’ Christmas trip, we’ve decided not to return. The quality of the food has declined significantly, even as prices have increased. While we understand that rising costs affect restaurants, a decline in food quality alongside higher prices is unacceptable. The experience was further ruined by the incredibly loud atmosphere. Although we’ve tolerated the noise in the past because the food was worth it, this visit was particularly uncomfortable. A “spirited” patron initiated a disruptive singalong of The Twelve Days of Christmas, running from table to table with a makeshift “microphone.” This disrupted service and raised the noise level to an unbearable degree. While management and staff appeared annoyed, they did nothing to intervene. We enjoy having fun and might have appreciated something like this if it happened outside, but this was a special occasion where we waited all year to catch up. Instead, we couldn’t hear each other and still paid a steep bill. Adding to the disappointment, despite making a reservation over a month in advance, we were left standing outside in the freezing cold for 30 minutes, with a physically disabled elderly person and two pregnant women in our group. We are deeply disappointed. It’s a shame because we had many good years here, but this is the end of the road for us. Wishing the restaurant the best, but we won’t be back.

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  7. Jenny

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were great! It was the night of the holiday parade in cape may and I thought the service and food might be rushed, but it was great! Really impressed.

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  8. Anthony

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place, a Cape May stand by. Good menu, good service.

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  9. Peter

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here pretty much every year to celebrate my wifes birthday. Staff is freindly and enaging. Food is exceptional and a good size portion.

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  10. Greg

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Family friendly atmosphere. Located conveniently in Washington Square. Enjoyed the Veal Parmigiana

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FAQs

A CA Mia-Cape May offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 884-6661.

A CA Mia-Cape May is rated 4.5 stars by 1307 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for A CA Mia-Cape May

524 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cape May
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
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