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Mello Bistro

$40-90

Mello Bistro - Innovative Italian Restaurant Modern Italian Cuisine with a French touch and Brazilian heart

BistroGluten-FreeVegetarianVeganQuietTrendy
β˜…5(100+ reviews)
1233 Bay St

SILK SPOON

$30-80

Silk Spoon is a premier fine dining kosher dairy restaurant located in Staten Island, specializing in authentic Italian-style cuisine. Our elegant setting and carefully curated menu showcase the finest ingredients, blending Italian tradition with modern creativity, all under strict kosher supervision. From handcrafted pastas and wood-fired pizzas to fresh fish dishes, artisanal cheeses, and decadent desserts, each plate is expertly prepared to highlight the true flavors of Italy--without compromise. At Silk Spoon, our passionate chefs craft every creation with artistry and care. We invite you to "Taste the Passion" in every bite, and experience a new standard in kosher Italian dairy dining.

Kosher restaurantVegetarianKosher
β˜…5(100+ reviews)
460 Bradley Ave

Parma Pizzeria & Restaurant

$20-30

Grand opening Parma of Staten Island!

Pizza deliveryHalalVegetarian
β˜…4.9(100+ reviews)
4085 Victory Blvd

Panini Grill

$20-80

Relaxed locale offering traditional pizza, salads, panini, pasta & Italian mains, plus a full bar.

Italian restaurantVegetarianVeganTrendyCasual
β˜…4.8(3k+ reviews)
538 Forest Ave

Seabass Taverna

$30-80

Seabass Taverna, Staten Island, offers a cozy Mediterranean-inspired greek food dining experience. Specializing in healthy fresh fish and seafood, our menu features mezze, hot appetizer ,steak,chicken ,pasta,homemade dessert all crafted with bold greek flavors. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, alongside a full bar with craft cocktails, wines, and mocktails. Seabass Taverna delivers fresh seafood and Mediterranean flair in a family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Greek restaurantVegetarianVeganModernLively
β˜…4.8(100+ reviews)
365 New Dorp Ln

Da Damaso

$20-30

Da Damaso serves unique specialty Italian Dishes, Burgers, Sandwiches, and Quick bites, packed with flavor.

Italian restaurantVegetarianQuietIntimate
β˜…4.8(100+ reviews)
3981 Amboy Rd

Osteria by Primo

$20-80

At Osteria by Primo, our motto is simple: Quality Comes First. We use the finest ingredients, from our fresh imported pastas and cheeses to locally sustainable fish and meats. We offer a wide variety of dishes that will be sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. With over 50 years of combined restaurant experience, our owners and chefs are committed to ensuring that every meal that leaves our kitchen leaves our customers satisfied. Stop by today and give our diverse new menu a try, featuring classic pasta dishes, a large selection of entrees ranging from seafood to steak, and more.

RestaurantVegetarianUpscaleQuiet
β˜…4.8(100+ reviews)
1282 Richmond Rd

Nonnas of the World Community

$50-100

Convivial trattoria featuring real international grandmothers cooking on a rotating schedule.

Italian restaurantVegetarianVeganCasualTrendy
β˜…4.7(1k+ reviews)
27 Hyatt St

Don Cheech

$50-100

We are a traditional Italian Restaurant. Old school ambiance italian restaurant ambiance. Please follow us on Instagram @doncheechny

Italian restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianVeganElegantModern
β˜…4.7(500+ reviews)
1271 Bay St

Ungaro Coal Fired Pizza Cafe

$20-30

Ungaro Coal Fired Pizza Cafe is a Staten Island Italian restaurant serving 100% coal-fired pizza and classic Italian favorites. Our menu features thin-crust square pies, specialty pizzas, coal-fired wings, appetizers, fresh salads, panini, pasta, and entrees, all made with quality ingredients and bold flavor. We offer dine-in, takeout, catering, and full catering menus for events and gatherings. Proudly featured by The New York Times and loved by our local community. Experience true coal-fired taste at Ungaro.

Pizza restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianQuietIntimate
β˜…4.7(100+ reviews)
1298 Forest Ave

Sal & Lloyd's Pizza Place

$10-20

Perfect place for you and your family!

Pizza restaurantVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.7(100+ reviews)
3850 Richmond Ave

La Bottiglia Italian Restaurant

$50-100

La Bottiglia Italian Restaurant on Staten Island offers a taste of Italy with its authentic dishes and inviting atmosphere.

Italian restaurantVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.7(100+ reviews)
293 Port Richmond Ave

Trattoria Oliveto

$50-100

Italian trattoria Brand new rustic modern feel

RestaurantVegetarianQuietModern
β˜…4.7(100+ reviews)
1642 Hylan Blvd

Il Sapore cafe

$10-20

Il Sapore Cafe is your neighborhood destination for authentic Italian cuisine, located at 10 Akron Street in Staten Island, New York. We take pride in offering a diverse menu filled with classic Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, seafood, and salads, all made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you're stopping by for a cozy dine-in experience or picking up takeout, we're here to serve you with friendly service and a warm atmosphere that feels like home.

RestaurantVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.7(50+ reviews)
10 Akron St

Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern

$10-50

Family-owned mainstay producing thin-crust pizza plus fried calamari, subs & more in no-frills digs.

Pizza restaurantVegetarianTrendyCasual
β˜…4.6(3k+ reviews)
524 Port Richmond Ave

Goodfella's

$20-70

Established spot for basic brick-oven pizzas, with a few unique varieties like Clam Pie Oreganata.

Pizza restaurantVegetarianVeganTrendyCasual
β˜…4.6(1k+ reviews)
4029 Hylan Blvd

Nino's Restaurant

$30-70

Local fixture cooking classic homestyle Italian dishes in a white-tablecloth space with a patio.

Italian restaurantVegetarianUpscaleQuiet
β˜…4.6(500+ reviews)
1110 Hylan Blvd

Max's Es-ca

$50-100

Energetic restaurant offering Italian specialties, wines & live music in comfortable surroundings.

Italian restaurantVegetarianUpscaleTrendy
β˜…4.6(500+ reviews)
1559 Richmond Rd

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

$$

Italian restaurantVegetarianUpscaleTrendy
β˜…4.6(500+ reviews)
7324 Amboy Rd

Pastavino

$50-100

Pastavino - Pasta & Wine - The quintessential Italian experience, drawing inspiration from the traditional casual yet satisfying trattorias & enotecas (wine bars) dotted throughout Italy. Our menu features classic well executed antipast, a large selection of salumi & formaggi, house made pastas, and entrees. The wine program features a large wine by the glass list, and a selection of 300+ labels by the finest producers in Italy.

RestaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianVegan
β˜…4.6(500+ reviews)
44 Navy Pier Ct

Villa Paradiso Ristorante Italiano

$20-80

Classic Italian meals & steaks in a spacious, old-school dining room with live entertainment.

Italian restaurantVegetarianTrendyCasual
β˜…4.6(500+ reviews)
145 Greaves Ln

Basilio Inn

$20-30

Charming Italian mainstay dating back to 1921 serving rustic fare in a white-tablecloth setting.

Italian restaurantVegetarianModernQuiet
β˜…4.6(500+ reviews)
6 Galesville Ct

Osteria Santina

$20-70

Italian restaurantVegetarianVeganElegantModern
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
502 Jewett Ave

Cafe Luna

$30-50

Down-to-earth Italian outfit serving traditional Sicilian dishes & specials, plus desserts & wine.

Italian restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianUpscaleQuiet
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
1300 Hylan Blvd

Italianissimo Ristorante Cafe Bar

$50-100

Restaurant & bar with traditional Italian pasta, seafood & meat dishes plus international wines.

Italian restaurantVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
107 McClean Ave

Casa Verde Restaurant

$20-30

Italian restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianElegantQuiet
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
3471 Richmond Rd

Patrizia's Taverna

$30-60

Patrizia's Taverna is the newest concept brought to you by Patrizia's Restaurant Group. This is our second location on Staten Island. Perfect for all occasions, dine in, takeout. Full bar, small plates and more!

RestaurantGluten-FreeHalalVegetarianVeganModernLively
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
2636 Hylan Blvd STE 130

'O Sfizio Ristorante

$$

Italian restaurantVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
4651 Hylan Blvd

Mangia

$20-30

Family-owned Italian restaurant serving classic pizzas, pasta & other staples in a relaxed setting.

Pizza restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianVeganQuietCasual
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
7517 Amboy Rd

Cucina Fresca

$30-50

Italian restaurantVegetarianIntimateCozy
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
2110 Richmond Rd

La Fontana Sorellena

$30-50

La Fontana has been serving Staten Island fine Italian food since 1983. We are open for dinner 7 days a week with nightly specials. We host all type of afternoon gatherings, up to 70 guests, by reservation only. You can host any type of special occasions, celebration and even bereavement lunches. Our Pre Fixe special is available Monday - Thursday as well.

Italian restaurantVegetarianQuietTrendy
β˜…4.6(100+ reviews)
885 Annadale Rd

Don Roberto's Classic Italian

$30-50

Classic Italian restaurant on Forest Avenue by Robert DeLuca of DeLuca's Italian Restaurant.

Italian restaurantVegetarianQuietTrendy
β˜…4.6(50+ reviews)
616 Forest Ave

La Torretta Pizzeria

$1-10

La Torretta Pizzeria, a delightful pizza restaurant that has captivated palates since its inception, is nestled at 853 Castleton Avenue in Staten Island. Step inside and be transported to a world of culinary wonder, where each bite of their mouthwatering pizzas promises an unforgettable experience. Their dedication to using only the finest, locally-sourced ingredients guarantees an unparalleled flavor journey, making La Torretta Pizzeria a beacon of excellence in the pizza-loving community.

Pizza restaurantVegetarian
β˜…4.6(50+ reviews)
853 Castleton Ave

Campania Coal-Fired Pizza

$20-30

Coal-fired pizza shares the menu with baked sandwiches & salads at this brick-walled Italian spot.

Pizza restaurantVegetarian
β˜…4.5(500+ reviews)
3900 Richmond Ave

Cole's Dock Side

$20-30

Casual eatery with a bar, deck & views of the harbor marina serving seafood, meats & pasta.

Seafood restaurantVegetarianTrendyCasual
β˜…4.5(500+ reviews)
369 Cleveland Ave

O'Neill's

$20-30

Burgers, steaks, pasta & Shepherd's pie offered in an Irish-themed bar with an old-school feel.

Irish pubVegetarianTrendyCasual
β˜…4.5(500+ reviews)
1614 Forest Ave

Nonna's Pizza Great Kills

$1-10

Casual spot for traditional, stuffed & specialty pizzas plus heros, pasta & other Italian faves.

Pizza restaurantVegetarian
β˜…4.5(500+ reviews)
27 Brower Ct

Tony's Brick Oven

$20-30

Long-running pizzeria providing a variety of pies, sandwiches & pasta meals in an informal interior.

Pizza restaurantVegetarian
β˜…4.5(500+ reviews)
1140 Bay St

Cafe Bella Vita Italian Restaurant

$20-50

Big & bright upscale restaurant with a full bar dishing up traditional Italian cooking.

Italian restaurantVegetarianUpscaleQuiet
β˜…4.5(500+ reviews)
1919 Hylan Blvd

Patrizia's Of Tottenville

$50-90

Welcome to Patrizia's Of Tottenville! Formally Lava Restaurant & Lounge, we aim to serve the classics of our Patrizia's Family Style Italian Restaurants with some specialty dishes that you all loved from Lava! Our Family Style Menu is available for all occasions! Great service and incredible food awaits you at the new Patrizia's Of Tottenville!

Italian restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianVeganModernLively
β˜…4.5(500+ reviews)
4916 Arthur Kill Rd

Mimmo's Brick Oven Pizza & Trattoria

$20-30

Mimmo's is an Italian Brick Oven Pizzeria, Trattoria, Catering and Party Room Restaurant located in the heart of Great Kills Staten Island NY 10308. Serving the best pizza, pasta, sandwiches, rustic southern italian entrees, fine Italian wines, Italian beers, homemade desserts and A variety of after dinner liquors. Newly renovated dining room and pizzeria influenced by a Tuscan flare ambience. Let our service and decor we provide make you feel at home as you indulge and escape your every day world and enjoy The food wine desserts and entertainment that Mimmos provides. Restaurant Party Room. Mimmo's can accommodate up to 60 people. We welcome you with open arms. Book a reservation or next party today.

Pizza restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianVegan
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
15 Giffords Ln

EatItalian NYC

$20-30

A Casual Neighborhood Eatery

Italian restaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianQuietTrendy
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
655 Rossville Ave

Francesco's Fine Italian Cuisine & Supper Club

$30-50

Simple Italian restaurant with a small bar & menu of brick-oven pizza & red-sauce entrees.

Italian restaurantVegetarianCasualQuiet
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
3555 Victory Blvd

Cielo

$20-30

Central Italian fare & many wines served in classic, polished surrounds with a warm vibe.

Italian restaurantGluten-FreeHalalVegetarianQuietIntimate
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
1435 Hylan Blvd

Trattoria Toscana

$50-100

Fine Italian cuisine. Brick oven pizza. Full bar service.

Italian restaurantVegetarianModernUpscale
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
4200 Hylan Blvd

Da Noi

$20-60

White tablecloths & an old-world vibe for classic Italian veal & pasta dishes.

Italian restaurantVegetarianUpscaleQuiet
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
138 Fingerboard Rd

Rustic Pizza & Pasteria

$10-20

Authentic Pizza & Pasta in Staten Island Offering Dine in (byob), Take Out, Delivery, and catering From renowned Chef/Owner Peter Botros, Doug Bifulco and entrepreneur Philip Farinacci comes the latest in their award-winning New York restaurant portfolio. Rustic Pizza & Pasteria offers authentic, flavorful, well crafted pizza and pasta as well as other Italian specialties seven days a week.

RestaurantVegetarian
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
1789 Richmond Rd

Fiore Di Mare

$50-100

This warmly decorated, white-tablecloth Italian eatery features upmarket entrees & outdoor seating.

Italian restaurantVegetarianElegantQuiet
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
227 Mansion Ave

Wonder West Brighton

$10-20

Established in 2023. Delivery, takeout, and dine-in from some of the best chefs and restaurants in the country. Order from multiple restaurants at once, brought to your door in a single delivery. Pizza, Mexican, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Greek, and more, all in one place. Order online or on the Wonder app, open daily for lunch and dinner.

RestaurantGluten-FreeVegetarianUpscaleQuiet
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
800 Forest Ave

Mansion

$100+

New Italian family restaurant on Staten Island. We look forward to seeing you!

RestaurantVegetarianVeganElegantModern
β˜…4.5(100+ reviews)
141 Mansion Ave

Serena Bistro and Lounge

$50-100

Located in Staten Island, Serena is a sophisticated and charming American bistro & lounge. Equal parts restaurant and nightlife destination, we pride ourself on delivering the best of both worlds. An elegant dining experience paired with a vibrant lounge atmosphere.

American restaurantVegetarianVeganLivelyUpscale
β˜…4.5(50+ reviews)
96 Page Ave

Rocky's Pizza Bar

$$

Pizza restaurantVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.5(10+ reviews)
7339 Amboy Rd

Angelina's Restaurant

$20-30

Tri-level mansion by the water offering an elegant setting for Italian wining & dining.

Italian restaurantVegetarianVeganUpscaleTrendy
β˜…4.4(1k+ reviews)
399 Ellis St

Basil Cucina & Catering

$10-20

Basil Cucina and Catering makes authentic Italian cuisine in Staten Island, NY. We cater all events, big to small, and have something on the menu for everyone. We have everything from pizzas, pastas, salads, paninis, gourmet sandwich and so much more. Dont see something you're looking for, just ask and we'll do our best to accomodate you. We cook so you don't have to!

Italian restaurantHalalKosherVeganGluten-FreeVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.4(100+ reviews)
1686 Forest Ave

Ariana's Cucina

$$

Italian restaurantVegetarianQuietCasual
β˜…4.4(100+ reviews)
6451 Amboy Rd

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