Very nice food, great waiters. A great place to eat. They had nice music and a beautiful restaurant. Very happy woth everything

I have been to Zio Toto several times, and I have to say that it is a great Italian restaurant. I've tried one of their pizzas, which was topped with eggplant, zucchini, broccoli rabe, and sun dried tomatoes (Pizza Annarella). It was delicious. I have tried their paninis and pastas (the penne alla vodka is great), and a chicken dish called Pollo alla Zio Toto (very yummy). The dessert is also very good (I've been meaning to try their nutella pizza). Every time I eat here, I leave feeling very full. Highly recommended. read more

I live in the neighborhood and was skeptical about yet another Italian restaurant opening... but was pleasantly surprised! It is across from Sophia's and the food is WAY better. The vibe is WAY better...This place is fantastic! The food is always fresh, the staff is consistently attentive, warm and friendly. Great neighborhood vibe- nothing snobby or pretentious about it. All I can say is please go and give it a try!! read more

Thursday night food was really good. But the valet was obnoxious. He comes in to give me my keys and says 'Tips are appreciated'. And says it again. Finally he gets a couple of dollars and leaves. But before he leaves he says 'valet is for customers'. What do you think I'm doing here. I'm eating and spending money. Get some people skills. read more

We had a July 4th reservation for our anniversary and we were seated promptly. The waiter was reasonably fast and immediately gave us the specials. The wine list, which is reasonable for this size restaurant, did not have my first two choices so we were forced to choose a wine that we did not know. It was drinkable but definitely not worth the price. Our table was not reasonably laid out and we had to ask for dinner forks rather than salad forks for the main course. No bread was ever offered or brought to us either. We began our meal with calamari which was not fried thoughly. It was soggy and pale yellow rather golden and crisp. When the main courses arrived the shrimp dish had a definite after taste and could not be consumed. The waiter came over quickly and took the dish away. We ordered a lump crab dish that could be made and brought quickly, but after close to half an hour later had never arrived. The veal on the other hand was over cooked and grainy, but eatable. However, nothing but spinach accompanied it. We ordered a side dish of linguine and white sauce to go with it since the replacement dish never came out and we were hungry. However, even before tasting it you could smell that the chef had burned the garlic. Upon tasting the linguini we found that not only was there burned garlic but the pasta was not al dente but under cooked and not seasoned at all. All in all, one would expect an Italian restaurant to make these basic dishes correctly and well. This was not the case. We do not expect to return anytime soon. The two stars are for the cuteness of the restaurant and the poor waiter who tried to do his job. read more

Small Italian restaurant that is not ran professionally. Came in my baby and we had to ask for plates/utensils numerous times. My pasta dish had a black small hair in it and they returned the dish without an apology. I had to eat well after my husband and daughter were finished. My husbands salad was good but my daughters pasta primavera had no taste at all. What pissed me off the most was that they didn't do anything nice for us being that I had to eat alone with my baby wanting to leave. Never will return. read more

Good food cozy place try the grilled calamari to die for

This will be the first time that I use the so called word MEH in a review. I came in with friends, it's a nice looking place and the waiters are very attentive. The food is okay too, just nothing special. I enjoyed veal scallopine, and friends had mushroom risotto and pasta primavera. The risotto was ok. The primavera has short noodles that were cooked well past al dente. My scallopine was served with mashed potatoes and broccoli on a thick stem, more like a diner than a fine restaurant . Honestly the most memorable part of the meal was the couple at another table u groping each other and nobody on the staff cooled them down. read more

I've been going to this place for several years now after discovering it while living in Bay Ridge. It's my favorite Italian restaurant in the city because the staff is mostly Italian (i.e. from Italy), the service is very friendly (they treat everyone like family), and the food is always delicious, be it the pizza, pasta, appetizers, specials, or desserts. The only reason for the 4 stars is that it's a very small space, so during busy times it can get very hot, crammed, and loud in there, so keep that in mind when going out on a Friday or Saturday night. Otherwise, it's a very cozy and charming place. read more

I was surprised, our food was pretty good. Service was great too ! My only complaint was their desserts. Condense that menu Way to many and both the cheesecake and chocolate cake were not fresh ! Besides that I will be back. read more

Really good food, but not fond of the owner, which makes me think twice about coming here. Besides that, this place is a must visit for good italian food. read more

We loved the food here. We had been here a couple years ago and our then 8 year old acted up and we blocked the whole thing from our minds! But the pasta fagiole was among the best we've had anywhere, the pizza was excellent and the fresh mozzarella was fantastic. Definitely a favorite in Bay Ridge. read more

Dined here tonight with some friends that are regulars, and this is simply one of the most delicious, reasonably priced Italian restaurants in the city. Small, cozy atmosphere, and attentive and friendly waiters completed the experience. Everything from appetizers, entree, and desserts (the "nutella pizza" is highly recommended) was cooked to perfection and mouth-wateringly good. Am definitely going back. read more

I am glad I read the reviews before going. I went there last night & I will say that it was well worth going to. One of my favorite appetizers is calamari & theirs was pretty good, considering the last few places I went to felt like I was chewing on a piece of rubber. The calamari was nice & crispy AND they had the legs too :) which is my favorite part. The sauce was also very good. We ordered melanzane rollatini which was something different but very interesting -- Rolled eggplant stuffed with shrimp & crabmeat, baked in light vodka sauce, topped with mozzarella and served with spinach -- (As per Zio Totos menu online). The vodka sauce was one of the best I ever had & I am a huge vodka sauce person. I HATE when it has a tint of orange or is very light. This sauce was extremely orange & had the perfect texture. Of course I couldn't let the sauce go to waste, so I dipped the bread in it. The bread was sorta like pita bread. It was bangin'! They had a tin of olive oil on the table, sorta like a condiment which I thought was pretty neat. I ordered pollo martini (I can't seem to find it on the menu, but I think that was the name) - It was really good, similar to chicken francese, just not as lemony. My friend ordered Penne Alla Zio Toto - penne with cherry tomato, onions and fresh mozzarella. Thinking about it, I didn't even try it. It looked good, but then again, it's just pasta. When eating out, I rarely order pasta. It's sorta like being on the 'safe side' & that is not my Forte. Besides, I can whip that up at home in less than 10 minutes. Overall, the place was very good and I would not mind going there again. Along with the fact that it isn't very fancy, so jeans & a shirt will do. It's sorta like a fancy pizzeria. read more

some of the best italian food i've ever eaten. i would strongly recommend the penne alla vodka it is to DIE FOR!! it is absoluely out of this world! read more

I went here with the boyfriend recently for a lunch date. Two days later and I'm still thinking about the penne vodka and the chicken parm. It was amazing! I really liked the atmosphere and the authenticity. Even my boyfriend was pleased, and very few restaurants get the seal of approval from him. The sangria was alright, it was too fresh perhaps or not sweet enough. I look forward to trying the bellini next time we visit. read more

Delicious Italian Food! All the entrees we ever are there were amazing! The chef even came out and spoke to my mother in Italian. One of my favorite Italian Places in Bay ridge. read more

Zio toto is one of my favorite restaurants in bay ridge which theres a lot to choose from! My fav dish is the linguini Mara monte w shrimp :always amazing! I've prob tried every pasta on the menu & there all great! Plus an amazing wine list! A must try! read more

Been here 3 times with my girlfriend. It's a small quaint place with good atmosphere, great service and great food. I would recommend to anyone. read more

I agree with the first review. this place is nothing to rave about. I was so disappointed with the service and the food. I went here with my boyfriend and we waited about 20 mins to get our wine. Then we waited and unreasonable time for our food as well. A couple that had gotten there after us and had ordered appetizers as well as dinner were done with their food before we even got our dinner. They charged us 5 dollars for a side of pasta with olive oil and garlic in which they burned my olive oil and garlic. it was gross!. I would of had better food at a pizzeria. Will not be going here again. read more

I've eaten here a couple of times. The service is attentive. The antipasto Italian is good and they serve very good olives. The olive oil on the table is also quite good. The pasta and chicken dishes I've had have all been OK but not well seasoned making them rather bland. Like all of the other Italian restaurants along 3rd Ave. in Bay Ridge it's overpriced. Zio Toto is nothing special but you could do a lot worse in Bay Ridge. read more

First off, I wish yelp let me put 0 or negative stars, because this was THE WORST dining experience I have ever had. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to restaurants, but this was ridiculous. It felt as if they were actively trying to make us know that they did not care for our business. The food was average, but I was appalled by the horrible service and from the moment we entered, we felt unwelcome. Their actions made it clear that they were doing us a favor by letting us eat at their restaurant. read more

Love this place. This place has become my family's favorite Italian restaurant and it never disappoints. Delicious and authentic!

Chicken parm, fried calamari, and a bottle of the house wine!!! Cant beat it

I really enjoy Zio Toto. It's open relatively late, so I always end up there with out-of-town friends when they get to my apartment. The food is AMAZINGLY good. I will happily eat ANYTHING they serve me that has that fantastic mushroom sauce on it. I mean it. read more

Ambience was nice, service was garbage and food was menza menza. Way to overpriced but the wine was worth it. Food took way too long to come, but as long as your liquored up it really doesnt matter! read more

Excellent Italian Restaurant! One of the best! Very authentic and delicious. Great ambience and service! Highly recommend everything on the menu. read more

Love this place! The food is always delicious and fresh. Great spot for casual date night

Went there with 3 other people. The appetizers were great , but the main courses were a big disappointment. the fish dish was excellant, but the 3 other courses (which were chicken) were not worthey of a restaurant that features about 5 diferent chicken dishes on their menu Everything about the main course was fine (especially the brown sauce) but the chicken itself was hardly eatable - not just mine, but the 2 other people who ordered other chicken dishes. It was tough and chewy, we thought that it may have been a low grade of chicken, or it had been frozen --but whatever it was it was just terrible. Every time I have dined at other restaurants in Bay Ridge and ordered chicken it would melt in your mouth NOT THIS PLACE --NEVER AGAIN read more

My Mom and I ate hear earlier. Everything was perfect! We shared a pizza, which was so good I was ready to jump to the roof with joy. Then we each had separate pasta dishes that were both very good. I ordered Chocolate Mouse for dessert. The best I've ever tasted! If you are in Dyker Heights, you gotta come to this place... It's really great! read more

A cozy restaurant with delicious food, excellent service, and great prices! Highly recommend

This is the best place if you are looking for authentic Italian food. The atmosphere is great and the service is extraordinary! The owner and/or manager named Giuseppe is extremely helpful in making your dining experience the best. You feel like you are eating in a family's home in Italy. I highly recommend any of their dishes and must end it with their famous "Nutella pizza". read more

Went here with my boyfriend on Thursday evening around 7pm Only 3 tables were occupied Very small place Can't say that portions are huge here, decent size We ordered Thursday night special clams and mussels mix in a red sauce To be honest was expecting a larger portion(just was comparing with other restaurants in the neighborhood that serves the same thing) Size of mussels and clams itself were big, not that small tiny things you are used to, maybe that's why the portion was not that big, served with a bread Taste very good The star of the night was a salmon pizza!!! Highly recommend it to everyone Soft on the inside, very creamy, crunchy on the outside, smoke salmon is not that salty, perfect combination of capers and red onion (maybe I would add a little more capers lol) The only not good thing about this pizza is a price $22.....I would pay 18 at the most, even in Manhattan they charge not more than $20 for such pizza Would def come back to try some other pizzas and pasta read more

I adore great food, and this place is fantastic. The food is consistently delicious. I live in manhattan and would rather drive to bay ridge just to go here. The service is very friendly and attentive, I have NEVER had to wait for service. It is family owned and they take great pride in their establishment.... In addition, it is immaculate, something very important to me. read more

We had really good experiences from Zio Toto when we visited the restaurant. But when we placed an order for delivery for the 18 dollar meat and cheese plate (specifically called out for 2 people on the menu) we got what amounted to about four slices of deli hams, one kind of cheese cubes and a whole sliced apple. Total rip off, but worse, very disrespectful for loyal customers who appreciate the restaurant. Also, this was my wife's nice dinner on her last week of pregnancy so you can imagine how sad this really makes us :( read more

Excellent food. Amazing margarita pizza. Defiantly have Nutella pizza there aka Nutella Paradise this is probably the best pizza place in bay ridge read more

This place is medium at best. They could do so much more with their beautiful brick oven pizza oven - just go to any one of New York's great pizza joints to see how it's done (or interview for a new pizza chef). Don't get me wrong, this place is not horrible - simply uninspired. Large menu, so you know not everything can be fresh (which was our impression of the fish we ordered). Maybe we were there on an off night, as there seem to be a lot of positive reviews here, but maybe not. Unfortunately we won't be trying this place again. read more

Went to dinner there with my wife and a couple of friends and we were satisfied. Nothing we had was spectacular but rather simple and sufficient. The service was neither friendly nor rude. All in all, our meal was slightly above average. I would go again to give it another shot. read more

best rigatoni siciliana youll ever have...try it

nice atmosphere & service, reasonable prices, very good food; menu is somewhat limited.