This restaurant is truly underrated and deserves far more recognition. We chose it to celebrate my…read moreparents' 50th wedding anniversary, and it could not have been more perfect. The space itself is beautiful, warm, and inviting, and the staff was absolutely amazing attentive, kind, and genuinely invested in making the night special from start to finish. The chef and owners were incredibly accommodating, which made such a meaningful celebration feel effortless. We had a banquet-style, family-style feast, and the food was nothing short of impeccable. The spread was abundant and thoughtfully prepared: assorted cold cuts, shrimp, seafood salads, fresh vegetables and salads, tuna tartare, potatoes with mushrooms, crepes filled with chicken and mushrooms, skirt steak, lamb chops and so much more. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. There was truly an abundance of food, and every bite was delicious. We even danced my parents hired a DJ and the atmosphere was filled with joy, love, and celebration. It was one of those nights you don't forget. A wonderful experience all around. Exceptional food, exceptional people, and a perfect place to celebrate something special. Highly, highly recommend.

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!

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!!!!

Food was extremely fresh. Had multiple appetizers including arancini, meatballs, calamari and…read moreflatbread. Pasta dishes are all fresh and you can taste the love and care put into them. Service was not rushed. Server was not intrusive. This is a special occasion place. Not close to my normal regular spots.

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.

after hearing all the hype and rave had to check this out for myself and took my foodie friend with…read moreme we hadnt watched the netflix movie but we heard all about it and even heard of this restaurant prior to the netflix hype we came in hungry so got to ordering immediately- it was so cute because the nonna from peru was walking around greeting all the tables and being sooo friendly and kind it made my heart warm and melt. she gave us hugs and made cute jokes. we ordered the burrata and dip to start which were pretty good but id not write off anything special entrees we did lasagna and the lamb head. to be honest we were expecting a lamb shank which was totally on us because we got the head and navigating eating that was a fun little struggle. but overall the food was good, the lasagna really hit the authentic italian notes def recommend given how cool of an experience it is

Nino's Restaurant delivers a relaxed dining experience. From appetizers to the main course,…read moreeverything was delicious. The service was excellent, and the ambiance is classic, pristine Italian. Love this place.

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.

The food and hospitality at Patrizia's of Brooklyn is by far one of the best in all of Staten…read moreIsland. All of the staff were always friendly and welcoming! Mario consistently took care of my family and I every time that we come here; his friendly, warm, and attentive service is reflective of what exemplary service looks like! Our favorite appetizers are the blackened scallops and octopus carpaccio; the scallops were ALWAYS cooked to perfection where it's both extremely tender and flavorful! The sausage and pepper hero was also extremely delicious, where the sausage is not overly salty but still flavorful and paired perfectly with its tangy and savory sauce! The mushroom truffle pasta is our favorite, including our little toddler who is usually a very picky eater; its creamy but not overly rich, and very savory with perfectly cut mushrooms that's not too thin and provides the perfect bite! What can elevate the dish even more if they gave just a bit more pasta so there's more to enjoy! The pizzas were also perfectly crisp on the exterior and very enjoyable, where the pepperoni was also crisped to perfection! Overall, we have not yet encountered any disappointed dishes just yet, so I highly recommend coming to Patrizia's of Brooklyn for a fun and delicious experience! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

the place was so loud and OVERCROWDED - too many parties going on at once…read more The service was "ok" there were multiple waiters we didn't even know who our waiter was ! Food kept coming to the table that wasn't even ours. We were there to celebrate a birthday the water said " don't worry I'll take care of you without asking what we wanted for dessert- He came over with a platter of leftover hard overcooked zepoles ( if that's what they were ) and 2 SMALL pieces of horrible cake that didn't even serve the amount in our party. As far as the food goes .... I would have rather ordered dominos PLUS - the no personality hostess should find another job - maybe in a back office dealing with paper work and NOT with the public WILL NOT be back ...

New chef from Italy is outstanding. Stop on by and try the new chef's food! Everything we've had…read morehas been amazing.

I wish I could leave a 0 star review. I have been coming…read morehere for years. Even before it was Francesco's. I have hosted birthdays, funerals, graduations, everything here. So imagine my surprise when I drove up Tuesday night for a 30th birthday celebration (WITH A 6:00 RESERVATION) to find that the restaurant was closed. No note on the door, no phone call giving us a heads up, a reason or even an excuse. Nothing. So now I'm sitting in their parking lot calling them. Nothing. So beyond unprofessional and disappointing. Don't even bother visiting or making a reservation because apparently they close whenever they want with zero regard for their guests.

Decided to try this place with some family because I saw something about them on social media…read more This place didnt disappoint. The baked clams oreganata were amazing as was the stuffed artichoke. The beef carpaccio was devoured by my son who also ordered their decadent duck entree. My aunt enjoyed braised beef in chianti.. so tender and we loved their pasta bolognese and the broccoli rabe. The owners were so welcoming. cannot wait to return soon.

If you loved AND MISS the "Vinum" on Staten Island, go to Don Cheech! Great service, delicious food…read moreyou won't be disappointed, duck prosciutto and all!

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

Stopped in for dinner with my wife on Saturday. The appetizer combo was very nice, however the…read moremushrooms left something to be desired. my wife's dinner was fine, however my Veal Saltimbocca was missing the prosciutto. I finished it anyway as we had a later engagement. The staff was very friendly and the service was impeccable. We plan to return in the future