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1. Bocelli Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(650)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Concord
Booked 1 time today
For almost two decades, Bocelli Ristorante has been providing the most authentic Italian cuisine in Staten Island and New York City. Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in both 2014 and 2015, and named one of the 2017 Top 10 best Italian Restaurants in NYC, we pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients to make delicious dishes all served in an atmosphere that will place you on a sunny hillside in Italy. Whether seeking an intimate dinner with a loved one, a family get-together or a larger special occasion in our private party room, there are few restaurants that can cater to your senses like Bocelli Ristorante.See you soon!
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2. Don Cheech
4.8
Exceptional(244)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Shore Acres
Booked 4 times today
Don Cheech is an Italian American Restaurant created by Executive Chef Massimo Felici. He got inspired by his old neighborhood, the old school NYC Little Italy (Mulberry Street) Cuisine where exceptionally well-prepared food was served in an elegant comfortable setting. The Food resembles that same history, Chef Massimo Felici takes his culinary expertise and apply it to this new venture taking cues from the great talents and techniques of the present and the future. Traditional dishes like Stuffed Long Hots, Seafood salad, Linguine Vongola, Chicken Parmigiana and Scarpariello and Steak Diane, elevated to a new level. Elegant Tablecloth settings, burgundy booths, Chandeliers and mirrors a large bar and a glass wine room gives Don Cheech that Old School-Elegant atmosphere.
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3. Blue Pearl
4.9
Exceptional(88)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Stapleton
Booked 2 times today
Blue Pearl offers a vibrant and well rounded menu focusing on fresh seafood with Asian flare and selections that will delight guests with all varieties of dietary restrictions and preferences. Our Cocktail Program highlights innovative mixology and a curated wine and sake list. The impeccable service and attention to detail is only surpassed by the extraordinary ambience and seductive vibe.
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4. Pastavino
4.8
Exceptional(378)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Stapleton
Booked 7 times today
Pastavino translates to pasta & wine, the quintessential Italian experience, drawing inspiration from the traditional trattorias & enotecas throughout Italy. Michelin Star Chef Josh Laurano's menu focuses on modern interpretations of familiar Italian flavors, house made pastas, focaccia & secondi. We pride ourselves on seasonality, using local ingredients, and allowing them to be the soul of the menu - Materia Prima. If you do not see your desired time or party size please check RESY or call the restaurant directly . We do not put all tables online to allow for phone reservations and walk in's. Please include all guests in your party including those who may be in strollers or high chairs. While we love to celebrate life's special occasions with you, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing balloons into our dining rooms.We try our best to accomodate all requests and preferences, however tables located along the window are seated on a first come first served basis.
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5. Campania Coal Fired Pizza - Bay Ridge
4.8
Exceptional(96)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Bay Ridge
Campania Coal Fired Pizza specializes in exactly what its name implies: delicious pizza cooked in a coal oven to produce a unique smoky texture to the crust and toppings. This special method of cooking pizza imparts certain flavors that simply can't be replicated by using a wood burning stove or other method of heating. Diners simply need to taste for themselves the difference Campania's incredibly hot coal-fired grill makes Campania's pizza menu comes with a build-your-own pizza option as well as several signature house recipes. Some of the delicious pizzas diners can try out are the Margherita, Buffalo Chicken and the Calabrese with tomato sauce, hot soppressata, mozzarella, pecorino romano and basil. If guests aren't in the mood for pizza they can also order one of the sandwiches like the chicken parmigiana or the Napoli with grilled chicken, mozzarella and a made-from-scratch pesto sauce.
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6. J's On The Bay
4.8
Exceptional(71)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Shore Acres
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to J’s on the Bay, owned and operated by proprietor Chef Joe Salimeni, award-winning graduate of French Culinary Institute and self made owner of this establishment as well as J’s Meal Prep. J’s On the Bay offers Meal Prep for busy customers on the go. From quinoa salads to truffled chicken lettuce wraps, turkey chili and everything in between. They offer weekly delivery to all five boroughs and soon, nationwide distribution.J’s offers its customers a unique dining experience with its off the cuff combinations of classic ingredients and their unexpected marriages Chef Joe constructs. J’s was first opened in 2014 has evolved over the last 7 years from a homely neighborhood diner to the fine dining restaurant it is today. Through hard work, uninterrupted and meticulous care, and constantly working to push himself and his menu, Joe has turned his restaurant dreams into a reality.
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7. Positano
4.8
Exceptional(612)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Bay Ridge
Booked 20 times today
Positano is an Italian restaurant located in a quaint section of Bay Ridge. We offer Italian American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, dry-aged steaks, homemade fresh pasta dishes and more! Perfect for families, a date, or an event! We are an upbeat locale with both indoor and outdoor dining offered.
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8. Beso
4.9
Exceptional(374)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • St George
Booked 9 times today
Welcome to Beso Spanish restaurant in Staten Island. We have moved to our NEW location at 70 Bay Street. Any questions please call us a 718-816-8162
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9. Sofia's Taqueria
4.9
Exceptional(226)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Clifton
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Sofia's Taqueria!Sofia’s features three floors and an outdoor courtyard of carefully curated furniture and decor that create the perfect mix of authentic ambiance, playful sophistication, and an energetic vibe. Gourmet food, hand crafted cocktails, and over 100 tequilas and mezcals are the focus of our passionate and talented staff.
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10. The Basement - Staten Island
4.8
Exceptional(75)
Price: Moderate
• American • St George
Booked 6 times today
The Basement Staten Island is an American Tavern. The newest concept by Julian Gaxholli known for Blue, Beso, Bayou

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  • Jennifer
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great services from the minute we entered. Our waiter was attentive. We ordered three entrees which we loved. Lovely decor for the holidays. Would come back.
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    PositanoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Bay Ridge
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    4.8
  • Jim
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    First visit to Don Cheech for my party of 4 and we will be back. Fantastic service , great ambiance and the food was spectacular. Great bar with wide selection The oysters are served cold and fresh . We had the veal valdastana and chicken parm for entrees which were the best I have ever had. Mas and his wife (the owner) are on site , personable and great individuals. The quality , portions and service are worth it. Can’t wait to get back Thanks Don Cheech !
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    Don CheechPrice: Moderate• Italian• Shore Acres
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    4.8
  • Michael
    New York City •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Dec 2024
    Everything was very good. Service and food was excellent. Nice choices on the menu and great variety of specials. Parking lot can be your only challenge!
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    Bocelli RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Concord
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    4.9
  • Aimee
    New York City •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 14 Dec 2024
    After many evenings at Pastavino. I have not been disappointed by the food this far. There’s always a crowd that they do their best to accommodate. On our last visit, it was the first time we were harassed by the waiter regarding the amount of his tip after ignoring us for the last hour and a half we were there. How embarrassing and rude. There’s plenty of options on SI that negate the need to tolerate such behavior.
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    PastavinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Stapleton
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    4.8
  • david
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    Hidden gem with a hometown feel. Imaginative menu that’s actually seasonal and service that is ready to answer and questions and is as friendly as it is efficient
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    J's On The BayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Shore Acres
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    4.8

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