This is an amazing dining experience and by far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had…read morein the States. Really extensive menu with very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. The spicy calamari is a must try and every entree and pasta are worth trying, too. Met one of the owners (two brothers) and this is a family run business with a benefit to the community. I will definitely come back on the next visit to Newark and would highly recommend if you're in the area (especially if you are staying at Newark airport overnight!)

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

I've been eyeing this restaurant for a while, and today was finally the perfect occasion--Father's…read moreDay! We made an early reservation and were greeted with a warm welcome. We chose to dine on the first floor, which has a chic, elegant vibe with beautiful décor and a relaxing ambiance. There was a special set menu for the day, and the selections did not disappoint. I had the Burrata Salad followed by the Branzino--both were fresh and flavorful, and the portions were huge! I couldn't even make a dent in my main dish. My husband enjoyed the crepes and the seafood linguine, and he was just as impressed. The kids' menu was a cute touch, especially with the clever dish names. When I asked my 10-year-old what she was having and she replied, "I don't care," I was caught off guard--until I looked at the menu and saw that "I Don't Care" was actually the name of the mac and cheese! So creative and fun. Drinks were great too--strong and satisfying for my husband, and I was happy to see a solid mocktail selection for non-drinkers like me. The only downside? There were only two dessert options available. I was hoping for a bit more variety, especially since everything else exceeded expectations. Overall, it's a 10/10 experience, and I absolutely can't wait to go back!

Overall for NYC it's a good 4 but a 5 for that area of Staten Island…read more Everything is very good. Food, Service, Portions, Value, Staff, etc. This is the first pasta with meat sauce I've had in a loooong time that actually have meat in its sauce. Posting a pic. Very, very good overall and worth a visit.

The food was great, but I'm giving 5 stars because of our server, Terry. This was my first time at…read morePastavino, and I already had good expectations based on other reviews, but the service was so on point. Terry was one of the kindest and most patient waitresses we've had. She took the time to give recommendations especially for the kids, kept checking in throughout our meal, and made sure we always had what we needed. I know some people might say, "Well, that's their job," but you can tell when someone really puts their heart into it and truly wants to make sure you have a great experience. We also had someone joining us later, and she never made us feel rushed or inconvenienced. She stayed patient, continued checking in, and was genuinely kind the entire time. The food was very good. I had pasta with clams and it was delicious. Our drinks and apps were delicious as well but great service can completely change an experience, and Terry really stood out and made our visit enjoyable. I'll be back for sure!!!!

My fiancé and I made a reservation. Upon arrival, we were greeted with smiles at the doorway. We…read morewere then led to an area against the wall where every other diner was. I wish we had been sat in an area showing off more of the restaurant and its decor. The service was ok. It wasn't anything memorable. However, the owner (?) came over to us a few times to ask how everything was. We ordered a couple of cocktails. They were pretty pricey, coming out to ~$20 per drink. The branzino was delicious. It was everything I hoped for in a bite - buttery, soft, with some crunch and nuttiness from the hazelnuts. It all blended together very well. My fiancé ordered the maiale. His order was also very good and he enjoyed it.

Wonderful experience! Portions are larger than expected and wonderful. The staff was incredibly…read morekind and when ordering the lasagna the Italian Nonna personally came out to make sure we liked it.

I came here shocked to see that this place wasn't all 5 stars, and saw a lot of the bad reviews…read morewere about getting a reservation. I'll start off with that I was able to get one, and I am so glad I did. Theres a warmth of nonnas that's made this one of the most unique dining experiences out there. You can feel the love of nonnas cooking in each dish and the joy it brings them. They have a rotating selection of Nonnas along with their classic Italian menu. The Italian menu had food I've never really had before, all executed so well. I had an entire lambs head (not for the weak), so I got to eat cheek, eye, brain, etc. nonna maria had to come teach us out to cook it but it was a fascinating dish. The rabbit was also fall off the bone which I was just so pleasantly surprised by. It came with potatoes and carrots so it just felt so homey. Nonna Elizabeth was Puerto Rico was the featured chef and she made salted cod fritters, which at first, I was like it sounds interesting, but it was so well seasoned I ended up loving it. Got a pork and rice dish also, and the rice was so fascinating. It had olives in it and the pork was well seasoned. They really make you feel valued and that you're in nonnas kitchen. Everytime you go, you're going to get a different experience with the featured Nonna. For real, try this.

Came on a Friday evening with family from out of town. There was 8 of us and we had a great time…read more We had big round table. There were complimentary after dinner drinks. I kind of felt bad because one of our guests got a little drunk I want to apologize for that. The food here is always nothing short of spectacular. The stuffed filet was amazing and very big portion. The branzino was great as well.

Had lunch here to celebrate my daughter's end of basketball season. That staff was very friendly…read more They were also very patient, dealing with 5th and 7th grade girls dancing and moving around a lot. The food was really good. I had the fish and my husband had veal. I don't care too much for veal, but this was really good. Strong drink too. My husband was pleased with his Old Fashion. I was with a group and will def go back for dinner with my family.

Service is very friendly. Owner comes over to table to make sure everything is ok. Food is great.read more

Patrizia's staten island…read more Is absolutely amazing the food is always fresh the service is great the ambiance is fantastic you need to order the skirt steak with broccoli Rabe unbelievable great, but all the food there is fantastic always fresh and just a great night to go out to dinner with your friends and family.

Great night. Asked the chef to choose our food. Hit it out of the park!! Everything was deliciousread more

Been coming here forever, came here 7/26/26, but now it's a less than average, food was nowhere as…read moregood as it used to be, the portions were seriously reduced in size, one plate looked like they actually removed some pasta from it, that's a shame. Allegedly, the new chef is from Villa Paradiso, and we eat there often so finding it hard to believe. Rhet is still the gentleman he's always been, but apparently, he has no control over the declining quality of what once was a great place to eat and enjoy the family and friends atmosphere. Looks like we may be losing another great restaurant soon.

The ambiance is pretty and such a relaxing atmosphere. I love how they let you order drinks/…read moreappetizers and let you enjoy them. No rushing you to order your dinner. The food was good. We had a few appetizer specials and the cheese platter. Dinner was varied, there were a lot of us but everyone enjoyed their meal.

What an Amazing peppers and onions with provolone cheese stuffed meatballs and more meatballs…read moreplease.

Stopped in weds with a friend. They have a great weekday price fix dinner and you won't leave…read morehungry. I went with a Ceasar salad which was delicious. Just the right amount of dressing and cheese. My buddy went with the mussels in red sauce. No exaggeration they must have given him 30 mussels and he couldn't finish them all. Main course I went with the chicken parm and pasta. The pasta was a nice al dente with a nice light sauce. Dessert we ended with chocolate moose and cheesecake. Prices are $31-$35 depending on what entree you get

Food needs to corrected porkchop was bone dry drinks watered down appetizers sucked.read more

My good friend and I meet at 'OSfizio's every few months - a midpoint between PA & Queens…read more Yesterday we learned that Genaro is no longer working there, he left to open his own business (good luck to him, he was always very accommodating). We met Mario, co owner, as soon as we stepped in. He welcomed us with open arms & provided wonderful recommendations for meals & drinks. They have a brand new menu so there are many choices that would please anyone/everyone. We started with their toasted homemade bread & pepper spread - soooo delicious!! We each had pasta - ravioli with vodka sauce & rigatoni with a bolognese ragu - both yummy! We split the peanut butter/jelly lava cake with vanilla ice cream - heavenly!! This place never disappoints - will be back in September. Highly recommend!

So , I have passed osfizio for a while now. We thought maybe it was a good idea to finally try it…read moreout. In the past it was a bagel store. The outside pretty much looks the same . We looked for a spot. it's extremely hard to find parking in this area.. there is a small lot but seems like it gets filled quickly. We didn't have reservations but it was rather early and didn't think it would be hard to get a table. We walked in and a cute older man was energetically running around waiting tables and making drinks. I think he was the owner. He was funny and super nice. He seated us. There was two super large parties in the restaurant. They were loud and tbh obnoxious! We looked at the menu and we settled on some light options. Fried calamari 19 , a salad( Pera ) Bibb lettuce with Gorgonzola, candied walnuts , poached pears in a balsamic glaze 18 we added salmon and a meatball pie 21. Tiramisu So let me break it down for you. We had hot bread with a beautifully seasoned tomato sauce. It was really amazing! It really set the tone for the meal. The fried calamari was really good. Crunchy, fresh and not dripping in oil. Lightly seasoned and the sauce was perfect with the calamari. The only thing the portion was small for the price! The pizza came out and again this pizza was like a personal pizza again the price is off . I wasn't impressed with the cheese they used. It didn't seem like fresh mozzarella. First impression there was way too much sauce the crust was like a wafer. Super thin! I wasn't impressed. I took a bite and the sauce tasted raw ! Like not cooked. Had an unpleasant taste. I actually got a little nauseated. Moving on we order the Pera salad and wanted to top it with salmon. We expected a full salad and salmon right on top. It might have been our fault for not asking the price for the salmon but that's what we wanted. Anyway our salad comes and literally it's a side salad with a 3 or 4 oz portion of salmon. Super small. We couldn't believe it. We were still hungry so we order a tiramisu. It was light, fresh and just a simple dessert. This place is by far not a date place. It's loud and somewhat chaotic. You def can tell the owner is busting his ass. It's really unfortunate The food is not consistent with taste, flavor and consistency . Which is a shame. The price point of the food is way too expensive for a place on Staten Island! Speaking of price we get the bill and the price for two side salads and a small piece of salmon each 80 F'ING DOLLARS!! The guy literally ripped us off ! We pay the bill as we both shake our heads and walk out and the owner goes " hey make sure you tell 5 friends to come visit" yea sure and get ripped I would have loved to say! Patrons be aware!