The food selection is great! It is a clean and organized store. Everything from meatballs, fish and vegetable sides. Great soups rotate on a daily basis. Also different bread selection including loaves and rolls. Also taralli and friselle...wow! The customer service is great and the people are both pleasant and very helpful.We enjoy our visits to this location in particular. read more

I have seen a little change in the quality of some items. Maybe I just caught a bad day. Parsley n Cheese Pork sausage ring was tasteless, missing not enough cheese or salt, not sure. The mozzarella knots in the oil were too large in size, dry to the bite and salty. I love most of their products, hope it was just a one time issue. When you're paying top dollar you expect consistency in quality. read more

What the heck 12 raviolis for 11$ use to be 18 in a box, now only 12 for more money. I know everything cost more, but seriously.

This is one of my favorite places to get food from! When I lived in Brooklyn, New York, I would always get food from here. The best raviolis you could ever have! Since moving out of state, I've ordered several times for family members on Staten Island and they have handled it with the best customer service ever. Highly recommend!!! read more

Oh boy, I live for Deli shops in the Summer time and Spring time. You must stop at Pastosa Ravioli if you are ever in town. I had some of the best Ravioli and Deli sandwiches in my life. These guys know what they are doing, and they will not half ass on the meals. Love the food and the ambiance here. We will be back soon. read more

Good ravioli if you can buy it from a local store but good luck trying to get it shipped to you on time especially around the holidays when they just let your order sit and don't respond to call or emails. I tried for 4 weeks before anyone responded and they only did because I complained to my credit card company and they refunded my money and wanted to charge Pastosa a fee for the bank having to refund me. They had the nerve after nothing for 4 weeks to write me and ask me to reverse it with the bank and they would refund me so they would not have to pay the fee. I declined there request! read more

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN! I had a party last weekend & I ordered $400 worth of food from them! The chicken parm was so bad! My guests at my party couldn't even eat it.. you couldn't even cut into it! Chicken was terrible quality! I called the next day to let them know and I was told a manager would call me back!!! But no one even called me back not even to apologize or rectify the situation! Clearly they don't care about their customers! read more

One of my favorite places to get Italian food. Sometimes overpriced but never disappoints.

Whenever I visit S.I. I stop in for the Seafood Salad, which is so fresh and so good. Today, I also picked up Roasted Garlic & Herb, cheddar cheese spread. Very good butter. They are a bit on the pricier side. read more

Pastosa Ravioli - a cheese spread in a plastic container - Delis Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Family favorite for generations! Many special events and holidays served with amazing fresh Pastosa raviolis, fresh mozzarella, manicotti and stuffed shells. Ugh I drool thinking about! The quarts of sauce are delicious as well if you don't have time to make your own, I 100% recommend Pastosa for all their food, meats in the case, prepared dishes, cold salads in the deli and you have to try the fresh raviolis, manicottis are my favorite! This will always be a staple in our family for authentic Italian meals. read more

So this is NOT a restaurant. However, the food and service here exceed expectations. From their sandwiches to their salads and pasta, everything is prepared like it came from mom's kitchen. read more

Simply amazing. My first time here and it was wonderful. I had the chicken Milanese sandwich and it was delicious. Huge size, freshly made. You won't be disappointed. Go there!! read more

Best selection of everything. Everyone behind the deli counter and the checkout counter are so kind and helpful, always! I've never had a bad experience. Love this place so much!!! read more

I went into the shop to buy one pound of fresh cod. There was an abundant supply of fresh cod. No, says the shop assistant, you have to buy two pounds. "Can you cut it?" I ask. "No", she says. I'm sorry that this is not customer service. I have been using the shop since 2012, but think that this an unacceptable way of doing business. If I was asking for a smaller amount, then it would be reasonable. Definitely have lost my business - sorry Pastosa, this is not the way to do business imo. Very upset. read more

I'm not a resident of Staten Island, NY, but my sister is. So when we come to visit her, she takes us to all her favorite spots. Her newest obsession is her "Little Italian Market", where she gets most of her food. And today, she took us there. Such a happy day for us all. You walk in and everyone greets you. There is a nice little grocery section with an assortment of things from olive oil, artichokes, canned tomatoes, etc. etc. There is also some fresh produce lingering. Not the biggest selection, but a good selection. We actually ordered our Thanksgiving turkey there. It was ready to pick up when we walked in. But here is what I truly loved. They have a large selection of prepared foods, meats, cold cuts.... you name it. The gentleman helping us was fantastic! We got risotto balls, broccoli rabe, pancetta, and some sausages. The risotto balls and broccoli are out of this world!! The rest is for thanksgiving use (yum). Next to the prepared food section is the cheese and fish section. The way to my heart is not only through food, but specifically cheese. And when you offer me some samples, straight off a butchers knife, you might as well marry me. That is exactly what they do here. They give you samples of cheese, which is oh so tasty! Maybe it is the ambiance, or the people, but I love this place, and trust me when I say, when I am in Staten Island, it will be my staple go to little market. read more

The food is wonderful. HOWEVER in the store today some customers were served even though they were not in masks (FDNY) and were not respecting social distancing. I will NOT be going back. Super disappointed. read more

They have the BEST fresh mozzarella!!! I have tried others, and NO ONE compares! The guys know who I am as soon as I come in... they simply say, "How many?" read more

This is a terrible place to go if you have no self control. I went for a damn sandwich, and $90 later I left the store. They don't advertise a list of sandwiches, but were more than happy to make me one. I went with an Italian, which was ham, capicola and soppressata- heavy on the ham. The bread looked like a Portuguese roll, which at first bothered me because they have such beautiful bread here, but it was very soft and light and not a Portuguese roll at all. Overall, a pretty good sandwich. So why 5 stars? On man... the cheese! This place was a gold mine of beautiful looking hard italian cheese. Each wedge was anywhere from $10-16... so people with a lack of self control that get 5 beware, it can add up. The prepared foods also looked great, and I grabbed a container of vodka sauce on the way out. This place is dangerous. read more

I love this place. Out of all the Italian delis/markets on the island and I have been to them all... the quality and the prepared foods is the best here. All the guys behind the counter are very friendly and very accommodating which is a pleasure especially if you've seen the people who work behind the counter at places like Certos for instance. All the prepared foods I have eaten are great and they have healthy selections like kale salad which is delicious. I was surprised this place was so good because I have been to the Eltingville location and the food is awful. I found it it's different owners so that explains that. I recommend them for prepared foods, cold cuts, meat and fish. My only complaint is one of the cashiers who is constantly miserable. She is the last thing you see when you leave the place and it ruins the experience a bit. Other then that best place to go for this type of food. read more

Love, love love Pastosa. As a youngster my family only had Pastosa on special occasions and holidays. If I were a parent, we would have Pastosa everyday. Everyday I tell you. Of course, we would have to apply lard to the doorways so that we would get around the house, but that's a small price to pay for such deliciousness. Although I live closer to the Richmond Ave/Rd locations the Forest Avenue store is my favorite. Its the smaller of the three stores, but there is just something about the homemade meat sauce there that is different than the others. Although its very similar in flavor, it seems fresher tasting than the Richmond locations. That's not to say the others aren't as good, its just my personal preference when I need a quick sauce for guests. The meats behind the counter are always top notch and the pastas are made daily to ensure freshness. The antipasti items are also delicious. Reasonably priced too. Before I took up cooking, I relied on Pastosa to impress potential boyfriends and it never failed. (Those potential boyfriends failed, but those are sordid tales for another page.) Oh and for those of you not in the tri-state area Pastosa ships via their website within the United States via Fed Ex. read more

If you don't know better you'd give 5 stars. If you've been shopping there for decades you can not. The skill level of some of the workers is way below what it once was. The speed and pride and knowledge are just not the same. Not enough training, watching the clock, only working here part time, who can say? Even the attitude of the cashiers is inconsistent. From warm to cold, even rude. Before the expansion, when the old man was around more, these things would have been corrected instantly. I have heard whispers about these things for a while which I have ignored. And writing this in hopes that it gets back to the old world family experience it always was, It was one of the last of a dying breed. Please Pastosa don't lose that. read more

I will no longer be able to patronize Pastosa. I am a former loyal customer who can't believe the owner refuses to take COVID-19 seriously. I stood there watching Vin Jr walk around with his mask half off his face. So it's no surprise other staff members do the same thing. A mask is only useful if it's OVER YOUR mouth and nose. What the actual hell? I am stunned at the cavalier disregard for their customers health. When questioned I was told it "just slipped down". For 15 minutes? No. I must call bullshit. Until covid is over I will be shopping elsewhere read more

Probably the best of the three locations of Pastosa's in Staten Island. Staff is always available and super helpful when needed. Prices are alright for a specialty store however nothing to go crazy about. read more

This place is the best food/catering establishment on Staten Island. Prepared foods, fresh produce, fresh seafood. Service is excellent. I have affairs catered from this place and no one ever complains. Their meatballs and salads are excellent. read more

The mister and I were so disheartened when we found out Cangiano's was gone. My first trip to Staten Island eight years prior, we stuffed ourselves gleefully on their fresh-baked bread and fresh mozzarella. What could possibly replace that? Luckily, the mister's mom pointed us to Pastosa. Tiny, unassuming, next to a Dunkin' Donuts...could it really be half as good? It was, oh, it was. Their bread is not quite the same, but it beats the hell out of any "Italian" bread you can find at a supermarket. Their fresh mozzarella, on the other hand, was scrumptious. The supermarket stuff, even when marketed as "fresh", is always bouncy and too firm, but this stuff was just right, with whey still leaking out. Their olives were plump and delicious, and the hanging salamis made it hard to choose just one. The sopressata we picked out was spicy and firm and so good that I could have cried knowing I would never find the like back home in California. A warning, though: this place is even tinier than it appears from the outside, what with all the displays, and there was a line every time we stopped in. The holidays were especially nuts, so be prepared to wait your turn (though everyone was well-behaved) for your goodies. read more

The prepared Italian dishes have been fantastic lately. The dishes are tasty and remind me of my Napolitano Nana's cooking. They blow away the other locations on SI. Keep up the quality cooking ! read more

Always friendly and helpful staff. My wife picks up marinara sauce weekly and we love the assortment of raviolis.

The best Italian deli in NYC. EVERYTHING is fresh and delicious. (Manhattan/Brooklyn price tag not included!!) read more

Their grilled artichokes are the best. A lot of good fresh foods by the piece. Friendly staff too. Would definitely recommend.

This is my go to place on Staten Island for prepared foods, sauce, fresh pasta and raviolis. They also have a very good small fish market. They carry organic produce and dairy and always have s great selection of baked bread and cookies. Always, I go there for 4 or 5 items and leave with more. I just can't resist the food there. Having grown up with an Italian grandmother who was an excellent cook, this place brings me back to being at her kitchen table. The staff is also super friendly and helpful. read more

Everything from the Sunday sauce to the Bocconcini to the fresh fish this place is family owned and always full of fresh Italian dishes and ready to go foods. As a person of color I love coming to this establishment for the friendly atmosphere. Most business out on Staten Island should take a page out of Pastosa book read more

I love Pastosa. I love Pastosa. I love Pastosa! What do I love specifically? Their fresh roast beef is rare and delicious. Fresh ravioli ? Unbeatable. Broccoli rabe cooked in evoo? Unreal Roasted butternut squash? Yes. Artichoke salad? Hell yes. I could go on, but really whatever you pick is going to be fresh and awesome. The staff is always super friendly and quick (there will be a line anytime close to a holiday) They have an excellent selection of cheese and fresh meat. You will not be disappointed, it is worth the trip every time. read more

best home made food, great Italian deli, pricey but you get what you pay for!!!! Great Stuff. read more

Phenomenal Italian groceries and prepared food!!! We traveled over fifty miles from New Jersey to get there after hearing rave reviews! We weren't disappointed and will be back with a bigger list! read more

Pasta market is very good. So many choice pasta is always fresh. Deli choices are great. Staff is friendly and so helpful. read more

Pastosa Ravioli - the entrance to a restaurant - Delis Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I had delicious whole roasted branzino last night. Absolutely amazing!!! I recommend it for sure. Definitely two thumbs up

Been coming here with my mom since I was a kid. One of those places where they remember your face and treat you like family. Oh yea...and everything they make and have in the store is delicious. read more

Oh my God being from Brooklyn New York this is my favorite place to go, for all the cold cuts , all the Italian special foods that they make their pasta raviolis to die for this is truly one of my favorite places. read more

Grateful to the owner and son of Pastosa for spending 15 minutes during this busy holiday shopping season searching for espresso coffeemaker rubber rings for me. It was a $4 sale for them but worth a million to me so I could make coffee for Christmas eve. Not many other business owners would have been so kind and patient. read more

FRESH ATTITUDES is more like it. I had a very RUDE experience with MICHAEL today in the store. Typical story....generations of the family build up a business and their PUNK kids think they can PISS on customers. My family will NEVER again shop in their store. Maybe they don't care, but we do. All I can say is you better check the weights of things that are pre-weighed (cause I caught them with items weighing LESS than what they actually are), and make sure they have SELL BY DATES on their items, (they seem to think you don't seem SELL BY DATES on some food items). SHAME SHAME ON MICHAEL, and Vincent (Michael's father and owner of the business), did apologize to me for this son's rudeness, but sorry, its no way to keep customers. You can keep your new expanded store with all it WAY OVERPRICES foods. Edited 4/21...well after leaving this store yesterday today I went to the Pastosa's on Richmond Ave. Yesterday on Forest Ave I priced the Easter Chocolate eggs, as I wanted to buy 3 of them.....well they had the large chocoloate eggs for $16.99 each....well its a good thing I walked out of the store after the attitude I had to put up with from Michael, and of course I bought NOTHING....so today at the Richmond Ave store (different owner's) well that same chocolate egg was only $8.99. Just another example of the gross overpricing going on at Forest Ave.....guess they think sticking it to long time customers is a great way to pay off that expansion bill. read more