Hearty peasant Italian fare, and a wonderful bar. Friendly servers, great food and service. read more

Stephano's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Fishkill, New York

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We really enjoyed our dinner here. When we arrived, the restaurant was fairly full with large groups celebrating birthdays and other life events. We were greeted and quickly seated at one of the few tables that was open. We started by ordering a bottle of chianti that turned out to be quite good. They served us a complimentary plate with three homemade rolls, olives, and roasted red peppers. The 'butter' turned out to be Gorgonzola cheese, ricotta cheese and a little bit of butter to hold it together into a ball shape. It was excellent! For dinner, we shared a dish called Chicken Stephano. This was one of their signature dishes and it was a great choice for us. The serving was huge and very tasty. We ended the meal with a cannoli for each of us. I can honestly say that our meal was as good or better than the meals we get in Boston's North End (we live in New Hampshire). It was a very enjoyable meal and we will bookmark this restaurant. read more

Delightful overall. Take out order.Ready as requested. Eggplant parmigiana was very good. Hot antipasto excellent with sauce and seafood offerings. Bracciole was a bit dry needed to be cooked in sauce longer- was much better next day with extra sauce. Salad was nice - simple and fresh mixture of greens, tomato and onion. Can't wait to return for more! read more

This place has awesome food and plenty of it! I'm thankful they have a variety of gluten free options, but please restaurateurs provide more than just one GF pasta option for those of us who suffer with celiac disease. Stephano's only offers penne pasta. That being said their food is amazing, fresh and every bite is truly delicious. We often order take out only because the sound level in the restaurant is overbearing due to the open floor plan and wooden floors. The staff is courteous and attentive. This is definitely one of our favorite places on Fishkill. read more

Good food, adequate service however, a bit noisy when full. Our greeting at the door could have been a somewhat warmer so, subtracting one star for overall experience. read more

I originally posted this on Google reviews...but since the owner mentioned Yelp, I thought I would post here as well. "We went here for Sunday dinner and we're seated right away. Although friends had recommended this restaurant, we were grossly underwhelmed. I had a glass of wine (franzia box wine as we found out later) and a mojito. The mojito was basically limeade with mint and we sent it back, and replaced it with a white wine ( see above). We ordered the Sunday dinner and the lasagna, with a side of meatballs. The gorgonzola salad that came with the meal was good. We are foodies and go to restaurants frequently. We found the sauce to be very bland and kind of watery. The meatballs were large and good. Portions were very large. The service was very good. And we took home the leftovers. However, here's where it got very bad. As we were walking to the car, we saw the back door to the kitchen was open. We saw a tub of sauce, open, sitting on the floor with a ladle in it! Do they scoop it from the ground to the plates? With the doors open, who know what may have been in it? We were disgusted, and should have requested a refund, as the meal was not cheap. I'm hoping that they contact me to make it right. Can't recommend this place. Gave the two stars for the service." The owner responded by saying the wine was used for cooking and the nearly full plastic tub of sauce was "a pot waiting for the dishwasher". I respectfully disagree. That tub with the ladle in it was clearly full of sauce...not a pot ready to be washed. I truly wish that he were more honest in his response, as mistakes do happen. read more

Stephano's Ristorante - A full tub of sauce on the floor with a ladle in it. - Italian Near Me - Fishkill, New York

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Delicious food, great service, reasonable prices && Huge portions ! I came here last week and had the mussels. Everyone left the restaurant with their left overs! I've already recommended Stephano's to my friends! read more

I was very disappointed last night ...they fell Off in My opinion... Salmon Oreganata horrible not real Salmon maybe steel Head Salmon ... burnt black potatoes .. inedible....Lasagna a Disgrace ...Shrimp Parmesan, shrimp over cooked and full of tasteless batter...dry chocolate layer cake ... the spicy shrimp were good ... otherwise yuck , we were so disappointed read more

This is not the same quality restaurant that I've been patronizing for many years. Ordered through DoorDash Wednesday evening. The rigatoni bolognese tasted completely different and my wife's Chicken Valdastona wasn't prepared the same way. The real problem was we ordered the Fried Calamari that was obviously spoiled. We asked DoorDash to leave it on the front porch, which they did. When my wife opened the door, I could smell the fish on the opposite side of the house. How they can serve spoiled fish his beyond me. We promptly tossed it in a plastic bag and threw it in the garbage can outside. I'm so disappointed in how this once amazing restaurant has become some poor. read more

We were in town for one night and ordered the Zuppa di Pesci and the cold antipasti. It was enough food for both of us for 2 nights. The homemade rolls were the best I ever had! Our hotel suggested this restaurant and we were so impressed we brought him back some meatballs! So we get hone and I realize after all this good food and wine! I left my cc there. The manager Ken kindly offered to mail my cc to me as I live over 3 hours away! I would seriously drive that far to eat there again!!! Amazing ! Thank you! read more

Stephano's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Fishkill, New York

Used Stephanos for Christmas Eve catering for a very large family. All of the food was excellent! The only complaint from our guests is that they overate!! Very happy! Thank you! read more

The reason why I gave this one star is because when I confirmed my reservation for a party of 13 for a Saturday evening I was told that they would be losing money on us. Their reason was that a large party tends to sit around way too long!! I stewed around for a half hour furious, when I decided to cancel ..when I called I was told thank you very much twice after I told them how rude they were!! They will never see any of my family ever again even though we loved their food. We made reservations for Belle Italia (formerly Franks)..our reservation was accepted, we had a wonderful meal not rushed at all.they will be our new place..bye Stephanos..wish you didn't do what you did.. read more

The food is AMAZING - that's why I am giving it 3 stars - the food is 5 stars - the service is a freaking ZERO - Andrea - really - go flip burgers instead of a front of the house position -you are in the wrong business - You must be family or filling in for someone - otherwise I don't know why you still have a job - We are in the same industry and your demeanor would never be tolerated - the food is carrying you - we left you 15% out of respect for the industry read more

Excellent food & big portions priced affordable , it's a great place for dinner . Highly recommended

We were there last nite .I know everyone is short staffed. Why do u over book reservations ...especially when u do not have enough help.Service was horrible ..food came out wrong .. my hubbys ravioli were cold my didnt come out cooked enough either .We were there for 2hrs n just had salad n main course n a glass of wine Wouldn't dare ask for another. We normally get cappincinos n dessert but passed that up.And also our waiter catered to his larger tables then a party of 2 .He got their coffees then 5 mins later bought out the desserts ...And we were waiting aleast 20mins for salads...oh guess a bigger tip from larger party Always attend to new people who just walked in the others already got food in their stomachs. I bowl too with alot alot of people they are also saying the same They told me becareful...service n food going down .Hostess also did not look happy either. read more

Great food and service. Portions are extra large. Had the shrimp parmesan because it's hard to get anywhere. Was delicious.

I travel The world and Stephano's is one of the best restaurants I have eaten. Highly recommend this place! read more

Came here on a whim and was surprised by many aspects. The decor was old yet inviting and it looked like they had just cleaned recently. The food was just meh but the pours on their bourbon and whiskey are stiff. Each drink was easily a double or more and things got saucy quickly. The bar tender has a daft hand with the pours and this would be the reason why I return. I may just come here to drink. read more

This restaurant used to be the best, but then the quality of the food started to decline. After a one year absence decided to give them another try; wished we had not done so as it was very disappointing. I used to get the lasagne here all the time, you could see the layers of pasta and meat as it stood proudly on the plate, it had great flavor and always more than you can eat. Not any more - my dish arrived and it was a sudden gooey mess - basically a plate of gooey cheese, surrounded by oil and grease, with a thin layer of pasta and meat hidden somewhere in the middle. The staff and polite, efficient and friendly. The ambience is good. But the quality of the food is below expectations. read more

I have to be honest... this place has become a weekly ritual for me and my family every Friday night. The food has been a guiding light during the pandemic and something we look forward to week over week... I can't recommend this place enough. Thank you Stephano's! Can't go wrong with the Sunday dinner or the Zuppa di Pesce! read more

So I was extremely disappointed, I'm a huge fan of Italian cuisine and this was not kicking. So I ordered the lasagna and it wasn't nasty however it lacked a garlic component and just a little too much mozzarella. The gravy/sauce was good however lacking flavors in some fork fulls and salty in others. My fiancé ordered a shell steak and the presentation was not it's best. This place is reasonably priced and they have wonderful service. The drinks are great and greatly priced.Me personally I would separate the dining room and bar area. Change the menu a bit. Also I was disappointed in its cleanliness everyone knows that Cleanliness is next to ITALIANOUS LOL!!!! I will attempt to eat here again in the future. read more

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This is why you avoid chains and get off the beaten path when traveling for work. Amazing quality, great price point, service was prompt, portions are huge, and the bartender behind the bar has the cutest dimples (that's just a bonus for the fellas). read more

We had our Valentine's day dinner here. Early seating at 4pm. worked great for us. It was a special holiday menu but I assume the large Garlic Knots and side salad are the same on regular days. The knots were the best I ever had! Also had a glass of Pinot Grigio with a very generous pour. I ordered the Baked Stuffed Sole which was stuffed with crab and possibly lobster meat. It was delicious! My wife had the Chicken Gorgonzola over Spaghetti which she loved. It had just the right amount of Gorgonzola sauce, not swimming in it. All were generous portions which gave us another meal at home. read more

The service at this restaurant is unforgivable. The wait staff is alright but the guy who is the host (seems like he may be part owner) has absolutely zero idea of what customer service should be. Heck, he has zero idea of what run of the mill politeness should be! I will never go back. Never. And PS...sautéed broccoli is NOT broccoli rabe. You're an Italian restaurant for crying out loud, c'mon! read more

OMG you better be very hungry when you go for dinner. We been here twice on the weekends it's a packed place and the noise level is very loud. During the week or early dinners seem better for the loudness and not being as crowded. The food is outstanding. The raviolis are fresh made and I want to say I got about 12 or more in my dish. (Hand a meal and a half take home !!). The sea food is fresh and you can get it spicy or mild and the portions are just as large. I had the Sunday dinner and had left overs and still have a small portion left. The meatball were as good as my Nona's, as well as the beef brojoil. The bar is full service and oh how good my old fashion was !! Next time I need a designated driver because I could have had two more for sure !!! read more

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Slap yourself if you don't stop and eat here! Oh and come hungry! I don't t know a better way to put it. Between the bread plate, appetizer, & salad you'll have to let your belt out to make it through dinner! read more

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Delicious food, massive portions and reasonably priced! What else do you want? Get the muscles for two. Casual, friendly environment

Food is good but couldn't enjoy it as they took care of the million and one door dash orders before serving sitting customers so me and my mom literally had salads and drinks. Took one bite of our actual meals and had them wrap it up since we already had been there for so lonHighly disappointed I could've ordered take out and gotten it quicker. Update: how long does it take to make shrimp scampi..and I've been there on a Friday night with a party of 8 people and got in and out quicker than just two people sitting at the bar (during the pandemic) read more

So many untrue remarks about the new Stephanos in Fishkill. Food is fantastic, full bar with a very experienced crew of professional bartenders and servers. Always a happy welcoming atmosphere, nightly special from Chef Patricio and the full bar. Makes you wonder what is the motive for the negative reviews with people that are so rude as to wait outside to warn in coming customers. Sounds like the competition to me. Since the soft open 8 weeks ago Stephanos in Fishkill has been packed, open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. I highly advise you to make reservations 1 to 2 weeks in advance. Anywhere you can't get a table is somewhere I wanna go! They definitely give you your monies worth of delicious massive portions of the best Italian food and it is worth the wait. Always leaving with a doggie bag, the food is too good to leave behind. See for yourself. I love the place. read more

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Delicious. The environment is family like and service is phenomenal. Every single dish I've tried has been incredible. Prices are fair and affordable. A favorite of my family. read more

Great food and atmosphere considering the pandemic. They've prepared a nice little tented area and they also have limited indoor seating. I recommend you make a reservation for indoor seating due to the low availability. I had the pork chops with hot peppers and roasted potatoes. It was very tasty. My wife had the shrimp parmesan and that was even better than the pork chops. All in all the place was great and Ashley (our server) was super pleasant! Keep up the great work guys, and stay safe! read more

I haven't enjoyed a meal of this caliber in ages. From the amazing company and recommendations from Ken, the manager to the ambiance - you can't go wrong. The Lemoncello Marscapone Cake was fabulous! Equally tasty was the pasta bolognese and the steak. We will definitely be back - too many wonderful items to taste in the future. Make this your next night out - you won't be disappointed! read more

Stephano's Ristorante - Lemon Marscapone Cake - Italian Near Me - Fishkill, New York

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Stephano's is wonderful! Unlike some of the other commentators, I am not a vegan. Nor do I go to wonderful vegan restaurants and give them a 1 star rating because they couldn't cater to the needs of a meat eater. Moving on... Stephano's is a delicious "family style" Italian restaurant with HUGE portions of carb heavy Italian food. I am not on a diet, but if I was I wouldn't go to Stephano's and give them a 1 star rating for not having 100 calorie pasta dishes.. The prices a very reasonable, not cheap by any means, but not overly expensive considering the amount of food you get. I am not poor, but if I was I wouldn't go to Stephano's and give them a 1 star rating for making me overdraft on my bank account ...sorry, I'm done, Just go here it's great read more

I'm not sure if it's new owners or what is going on, but this place is now completely disgusting on every level. This used to be our favorite restaurant that we frequented weekly. Now? Disgustingly rude management, disgusting food. Rubbery chicken, missing sides, and whoever the guy is who answers the phone is the most obnoxious human I've ever spoken to- he should not be in any customer service related job. I will never give them a dollar of my money again. Complete dump of a place, which is a shame cause they used to be the best around. read more

Our family's favorite restaurant for as long as I can remember. We come here for every birthday in our family, and get all of our catering from Stephano's. There is truly nothing like it. We compare every other place we go to Stephano's. It's impossible to compete with their portions. They are the absolute BEST! read more

We went here for the first time last Thursday, about 4pm. They have recently opened in a remodeled Friendlys on Main Street. This is their secound resturant, the first being in Wappingers Falls. Food and service were excellent. I had sea bass with potatoes and veg, arrived fast and hot. House salad had tomatoes and onion, bread was warm and fresh with seasoned butter and peppers, certainly better then average Great. Portions are large so if you like an appitizer and desert prepare to bring half your main course home. House wine is very good and comes in a glass as big as a fishbowl, you only need one. The bar is well stocked and again, the drinks are generous. Its one big room, so if you like being by a wall make reservation. Plenty of parking. read more

Great place to have lunch or dinner. The food is delicious and the portions are very generous. My favorite dish is the braciole with ziti. Service is great and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Today I went to Stephano's because I was looking for somewhere with really tender and flavorful veal parm, and that is exactly what I got. The service here was perfect and you can really taste what ingredients and components of the dishes are made here. As an appetizer we got Fried Calamari, and it was crispy and flavorful, and most definitely some of the best calamari I've had. I will most definitely come back time and time again! read more

Worst Italian restaurant that I have ever eaten at! Chicken parm was as tough as shoe leather and the spaghetti was just a big pile with a dollop of tomato sauce that had little flavor and was also chewy. Four of us ate there and the only person who liked their meal had a hamburger. At least they played nothing but Sinatra in the background. read more

Food is absolutely delicious! Huge portions! The service is phenomenal! The manager came over to make sure everything was okay, top notch service. Very Very Very friendly! Wish I could give it way more than five stars! read more