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1. Pastavino
4.8
Exceptional(373)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Stapleton
Booked 13 times today
Pastavino translates to pasta & wine, the quintessential Italian experience, drawing inspiration from the traditional trattorias & enotecas throughout Italy. Michelin Star Chef Josh Laurano's menu focuses on modern interpretations of familiar Italian flavors, house made pastas, focaccia & secondi. We pride ourselves on seasonality, using local ingredients, and allowing them to be the soul of the menu - Materia Prima. If you do not see your desired time or party size please check RESY or call the restaurant directly . We do not put all tables online to allow for phone reservations and walk in's. Please include all guests in your party including those who may be in strollers or high chairs. While we love to celebrate life's special occasions with you, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing balloons into our dining rooms.We try our best to accomodate all requests and preferences, however tables located along the window are seated on a first come first served basis.
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2. Don Cheech
4.7
Exceptional(235)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Shore Acres
Booked 6 times today
Don Cheech is an Italian American Restaurant created by Executive Chef Massimo Felici. He got inspired by his old neighborhood, the old school NYC Little Italy (Mulberry Street) Cuisine where exceptionally well-prepared food was served in an elegant comfortable setting. The Food resembles that same history, Chef Massimo Felici takes his culinary expertise and apply it to this new venture taking cues from the great talents and techniques of the present and the future. Traditional dishes like Stuffed Long Hots, Seafood salad, Linguine Vongola, Chicken Parmigiana and Scarpariello and Steak Diane, elevated to a new level. Elegant Tablecloth settings, burgundy booths, Chandeliers and mirrors a large bar and a glass wine room gives Don Cheech that Old School-Elegant atmosphere.
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3. Bocelli Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(643)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Concord
Booked 6 times today
For almost two decades, Bocelli Ristorante has been providing the most authentic Italian cuisine in Staten Island and New York City. Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in both 2014 and 2015, and named one of the 2017 Top 10 best Italian Restaurants in NYC, we pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients to make delicious dishes all served in an atmosphere that will place you on a sunny hillside in Italy. Whether seeking an intimate dinner with a loved one, a family get-together or a larger special occasion in our private party room, there are few restaurants that can cater to your senses like Bocelli Ristorante.See you soon!
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4. Positano
4.8
Exceptional(603)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Bay Ridge
Booked 11 times today
Positano is an Italian restaurant located in a quaint section of Bay Ridge. We offer Italian American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, dry-aged steaks, homemade fresh pasta dishes and more! Perfect for families, a date, or an event! We are an upbeat locale with both indoor and outdoor dining offered.
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5. Vinum Wine Bar & Restauarant
4.6
Exceptional(484)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Clifton
Booked 10 times today
Michelin Bib Gourmand 4 years in a row. Vinum is the result of the love for Italian food and wine! Executive Chef and restaurateur Massimo Felici’s passion for food started as a young boy growing up in New York. Now he proudly introduces Vinum; the concept offer's a fun menu with small dishes, appetizers and an extensive wine list by the glass program.Felici felt Staten Island was missing a place where guests could share small dishes and appetizers as their whole meal. He's confident that Vinum will satisfy this need.
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6. Blue Pearl
4.8
Exceptional(76)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Stapleton
Booked 6 times today
Blue Pearl offers a vibrant and well rounded menu focusing on fresh seafood with Asian flare and selections that will delight guests with all varieties of dietary restrictions and preferences. Our Cocktail Program highlights innovative mixology and a curated wine and sake list. The impeccable service and attention to detail is only surpassed by the extraordinary ambience and seductive vibe.
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7. J's On The Bay
4.7
Exceptional(69)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Shore Acres
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to J’s on the Bay, owned and operated by proprietor Chef Joe Salimeni, award-winning graduate of French Culinary Institute and self made owner of this establishment as well as J’s Meal Prep. J’s On the Bay offers Meal Prep for busy customers on the go. From quinoa salads to truffled chicken lettuce wraps, turkey chili and everything in between. They offer weekly delivery to all five boroughs and soon, nationwide distribution.J’s offers its customers a unique dining experience with its off the cuff combinations of classic ingredients and their unexpected marriages Chef Joe constructs. J’s was first opened in 2014 has evolved over the last 7 years from a homely neighborhood diner to the fine dining restaurant it is today. Through hard work, uninterrupted and meticulous care, and constantly working to push himself and his menu, Joe has turned his restaurant dreams into a reality.
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8. Campania Coal Fired Pizza - Bay Ridge
4.8
Exceptional(94)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Bay Ridge
Booked 16 times today
Campania Coal Fired Pizza specializes in exactly what its name implies: delicious pizza cooked in a coal oven to produce a unique smoky texture to the crust and toppings. This special method of cooking pizza imparts certain flavors that simply can't be replicated by using a wood burning stove or other method of heating. Diners simply need to taste for themselves the difference Campania's incredibly hot coal-fired grill makes Campania's pizza menu comes with a build-your-own pizza option as well as several signature house recipes. Some of the delicious pizzas diners can try out are the Margherita, Buffalo Chicken and the Calabrese with tomato sauce, hot soppressata, mozzarella, pecorino romano and basil. If guests aren't in the mood for pizza they can also order one of the sandwiches like the chicken parmigiana or the Napoli with grilled chicken, mozzarella and a made-from-scratch pesto sauce.
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9. Beso
4.9
Exceptional(366)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • St George
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Beso Spanish restaurant in Staten Island. We have moved to our NEW location at 70 Bay Street. Any questions please call us a 718-816-8162
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10. Sofia's Taqueria
5.0
Exceptional(224)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Clifton
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Sofia's Taqueria!Sofia’s features three floors and an outdoor courtyard of carefully curated furniture and decor that create the perfect mix of authentic ambiance, playful sophistication, and an energetic vibe. Gourmet food, hand crafted cocktails, and over 100 tequilas and mezcals are the focus of our passionate and talented staff.

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  • Danielle vip
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Amazing food and service. A delicious and delightful evening!
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    J's On The BayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Shore Acres
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    4.7
  • Guy
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was great !! My wife and I both had the lobster /seafood special. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the service was great and all staff was very attentive. We will be back !!!!
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    Bocelli RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Concord
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    4.9
  • Melissa
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We came to Don Cheech for the first time as new Staten Islanders who tend to gravitate towards Brooklyn celebrating a very momentous occasion in our life (being cancer free!), and everything from the food to the service did not disappoint. Stephanie is an actual gem - I called prior to our reservation to ask for a dessert request with writing, and she was so gracious and heartfelt over why we were celebrating over dinner. She connected with us the whole time, checked up on how we were doing constantly, all while chef Massimo prepared for us the most amazing meal. The ambiance was fantastic - a quiet Thursday night with a great week day special if you’re looking for that - it was the best all around. We can’t wait to be regulars here!!!
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    Don CheechPrice: Moderate• Italian• Shore Acres
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    4.7
  • Scott
    New York City •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 17 Nov 2024
    Went to celebrate a birthday. I love the whole vibe of the restaurant. All our cocktails were delicious. We ordered a few appetizers, including the flatbread, which were amazing. All our entrées were delicious. The service was terrific. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful and never did we feel rushed? I would highly recommend, this restaurant to anyone
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    PastavinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Stapleton
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    4.8
  • John
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Nov 2024
    I love it here. The banana bread pudding dessert is by far the best dessert I’ve ever had and a must order
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    PositanoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Bay Ridge
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    4.8

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