This is one of my favorite places! The restaurant is very…read morewell decorated and has a real classy Italian modern vibe (with an incredible outdoor area in the summer). Staff is very professional and friendly, always making sure everyone is having a good time. Honestly, all the food is great here but some of my favorites are definitely the carpaccio and calamari appetizer (the calamari is the BEST I ever had, hands down) and their coffee panacota for dessert is also out of this world, just amazing! If you are a bread lover just know they make their own bread in house. 5 stars always!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

I see so many reviews with complaints but my experience was very good and I had a great meal. The…read moreambience is very pleasant though the wait service was lackluster, but they appeared understaffed that day so perhaps that's why. We ordered from the pre-fixe dinner menu, midweek. Appetizers are diverse, good bread basket & caponata as well. The mussels were tasty, a very nice portion. I had sole stuffed with crabmeat, it was delicious and plentiful. My spouse had salmon and liked it as well. The chocolate mousse was divine, light, airy, enough to share. I plan to return. RECOMMENDED.

Went a few months ago. Food and service were good. Small parking lot. Would definitely go back…read more The chilean sea bass was very good. They have another location in Nj as well.

First time trying Osfizio's for lunch and straight away you know you are going to have a wonderful…read moredining experience. Gennaro, the restaurant's manager, was extremely welcoming as soon as we walked in. Very warm, personable and attentive throughout the whole lunch. The food was excellent, including the delicious toasted bread sprinkled with grated cheese. The place is in the middle of a beautiful residential area and close to the water. One wall in the restaurant is covered with wallpaper that is a replica of Genaro's Nonna's home in Naples. The trip from Queens was well worth it and I will definitely be back!

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!