50 Best Italian Restaurants in Staten Island

“We really enjoyed the visit. First time. Miguel was fabulous and the presentation amazing. A beautiful restaurant and wonderfully flavored foods. Grilled octopus amazing. Focaccia (2 kinds) so good! On and on. Everything was great finished with afogatto!“

“Greatest little Italian restaurant on Hylan Blvd. Food- Fantastic, Service- Superb, Ambiance-Amazing...their pre-fixed menus are the best and the prices are absolutely wonderful. I just had my 2nd party there and Robert took care of the set-up over the phone while Chris and his people handled the rest on Sunday March 10th. What was supposed to be a small family dinner for the 4 of us for our daughter's 6th birthday, turned into a small party of 17...they even got us her cake which was delicious, super fresh & super cute. I highly recommend Giuliana's not only for a party but even a night out for dinner with the family if you're not in the mood to cook & clean up afterwards. Our 1st dinner party was August 1st after our wedding at city hall on Richmond Terrace, that was during the week and for 12 people. The price did not match the outstanding service and brilliant mouth watering taste of the food, we could not stop talking about & praising Giuliana's for days afterwards & could not wait to have another gathering there which we did to celebrate our daughters birthday. Ask for Robert...tell him the Calvano's (Michael & Stephen) sent you“

“The other night we went to Sapori for dinner. We walked in and were greeted warmly. The staff here is super friendly and very accommodating. They seated us at our table by a window. The restaurant has a warm, romantic vibe with beautiful art work. We were given menus which is extensive and you have a lot to choose from plus they also had specials. They bring out bread, eggplant caponata and butter. I thought it was really good and different than just the traditional bread and butter option. We decided to go with fried calamari for an app. It was perfect.. Very crunchy, fresh.. lightly seasoned! Served with fresh tomato sauce. A rather large portion to share. Next for dinner I had a special- pistachio encrusted Chilean sea bass with citrus glaze and roasted veggies and potatoes. This was such a delightful dish. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The pistachios were so good on top of the fish and the glaze balanced the dish. The veggies were crunchy and seasoned perfectly with garlic and butter. I really enjoyed this dish. The linguine with white clam sauce. Was fresh and extremely delicious. This dish was packed with clams and a ton of roasted garlic. I must say the pasta dishes are very large. Lastly spaghetti with marinara the sauce was fresh and we really enjoyed it. the spaghetti was more thicker like a bucatini. And unfortunately it was a tad under done. It needed a minute or two in the water to be perfectly al dente. Other than that this was a perfect dinner. For dessert we ordered the chocolate lava cake and tiramisu. It seemed like it was home made. Lava cake tasted amazing it was accompanied by vanilla ice cream. the tiramisu was light and not too sweet. Cappuccino was perfect not bitter or overly milky. By far I really enjoyed Sapori and I would def recommend coming here for dinner. The ambience, staff and food were extremely enjoyable! Parking in street. Small parking lot.“

“I had been trying to get there for years. It was even better than I had imagined it would be. Food is beyond amazing. Skip an earlier meal so you have plenty of room as the portions are huge. And the atmosphere only adds to the experience. Friendly owners and staff.“

“Just tried Fava Restaurant & Bar and I'm blown away by their delicious Mediterranean menu! The steak pita was to die for, and the spicy feta was some of the best I've ever had. Plus, the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made for a perfect dining experience. Highly recommend! #FavaRestaurant“

“This restaurant is the one I find most interesting I say this because I work valet for this restaurant and I swear I’m not only saying it just because I work for them but the respect and the staff are so nice and welcoming and there food omg there is nothing like it don’t walk run to this restaurant me and my family ate here and we wanted to stay for more my recommendation is the chicken Parmesan absolutely beautiful nobody does it better than don cheech ❤️❤️❤️“

“Very impressed with panini grill. Ordered food to st Vincents . happened to mention that I was in labor and delivery and when our food arrived there was a little something extra in it. Thank you for the delish cannolli and finding a way to celebrate with us! Very impressed. The Buckley's“

“This family owned restaurant will make you feel like home. All the food was phenomenal and the service was outstanding. If you're in the area, or don't mind traveling, and in the mood for some Italian food, then come to this place. I guarantee you won't regret it. Places like these are few and far in between, this is definitely a dining experience worth having.“

“My wife and I threw our daughter’s first birthday party at Farington’s today and we were so impressed. We have been many times before and the food is always delicious. We had around 40 guests, (perfect number of guests for the space), and Farington and his staff knocked it out of the park. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and Farington made sure the entire process was stress free. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Great food and amazing people“

“I loveeeee this place. They're margaritas will KILL you! In a good way of course. The pizzas are INCREDIBLE!!! Super super delicious! Our favorites are the large tray! We get half Aunt Honey - Seppe's red pie topped with chili flakes, hot soppressata and hot honey & the other half Pep In Your Step - Seppe's red pie with fresh jalapeno's, cupping pepperoni and hot honey.“

“We had a group of 10 and service was great. We felt like we were personally attended by very polite and friendly waiters and waitresses. Food 2as authentic and scrumscious. Dessert was homemade and unique.Parking: On a Friday night there was parking witjin a block.“

“Just had Ungaro's tonight for the 3rd time with my kids and it was just as great as ever. Kids are tough critics for pizza, but they loved it. They just have to work on the pronunciation of the name. I love driving back into the neighborhood I grew up in to support local family businesses as my family was in I know all to well how challenging it can be especially with regards to location. This place never disappoints. It's comfortable and quaint, always well lit with some classic Italian tunes on and the food knocks it out of the park. We enjoyed a classic cheese pie and mozzarella sticks, a must for my kids, and I got for the third time this fig and cheese app on crostini bread with a honey and glaze drizzle. Ming ! My only complaint is a kitchen staff member was taking a break while I was eating with my family and total disregard blasting some telemundo crap from two tables away at full volume. I was about more than halfway done but it totally messed up the vibe. Dinner with the kids, drizzling outside, they had a long day were talking about the neighborhood and Boom just a total left field hit of some random telemundo or something. And he had the phone propped up on a bottle of iced tea so I said to myself " well this experience has just ended ". I asked the waitress who was lovely if that man worked there she said yes so I asked her to take care of it and she did. If it was a regular patron I would have been polite and asked them to cut it. Now listen, I get it. The guy is taking a break and it's a small place. I just hate when workers do things they wouldn't do if the owners were there. The guy even turned the phone back on but lower about 15 minutes later, I could hear it dude !! That's rude! Bring some headphones to work. Business is hard enough without ownership having to worry about a rogue dishwasher not giving a rats ass about their business and what they are trying to build. Anyone ever experiencing this, say something right away. Can't wait to be back in the neighborhood and try some new things.“

“The food is FANTASTIC. Never disappoints & they amaze me because they use absolutely NO SALT! The service & owners are so thoughtful. I always feel very taken care of when I eat here The ambience is so beautiful and eye catching. It's a must for dine in!“

“Deninos has great pizza and is usually nice and well done. I will admit I used to love their calamari - it was nice and crispy. But over the years the have changed the recipe, now it is chewy and kinda gross. I hate to throw shade on this pizzeria because I have been going there since I was a kid but I want to leave an honest review. And I wish they would update their glasses instead. They are so small and you got to suck with these tiny red straws. I'll admit I am not a fan of that (but it is tradition). I love their pizza but I will say it used to be better than it is currently. The last time I went here was 2 years ago. It was for a family birthday party. Most of my family was surprised with how much the recipes changed. However we mostly order pizza and calamari. So I can't say how the other menu options are. All in all I will continue to go here just not as frequently as I used to. Because it is far from my home and it just isn't what it used to be.“

“1st time here on a busy Sun post lunch... ate elsewhere but heard great things about this place, so had to check it out. Hubby has gluten allergy, so knew wouldn't find anything for him.. but luckily they had the BEST sorbet we've ever tried... and I don't even like sorbet! Would come back to try more, if not just for the sorbet(?next time) Got a loaf of sourdough too just to see if the hype is real. They slice for ya, good deal!“

“Was there today for a luncheon. The food was fabulous. I had the chicken francese Started with a salad then pasta. It was so delicious. The service was top notch. The decor was so nice. The drinks were perfect. I had a chocolate martini and with desert I had a iced cappuccino with khalua So refreshing“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. The food is delicious and fresh. Customer service is top notch. We love their daily specials!! Rice balls, banana pudding, porchetta, prosciutto are all amazing sandwiches are big that I always have leftovers Competitors serve way less for the amount they charge. Quality food like this is WORTH the money.“

“I ordered stuffed pepperoni garlic knots w/ vodka sauce and a grilled chicken Cesar salad wrap, did not disappoint!!! Food was great and delivered rather quickly. The few times I called for take out, they are always so nice over the phone, as well as the delivery drivers. Thank you Italian Touch for good dinners :)“

“Incredible food, huge portions for a great price with the prix fixe menu! They delivered across the island and everything was still nice and hot. Love this place and can't wait to eat inside again when things reopen! The atmosphere is so cozy.“

“What a gem! Passed this place so many times and finally went in. Husband and I shared a drink, a half order of fettuccini Alfredo and an order of veal parm with potato and veggies. Everything was absolutely delicious! The quality of the pasta was incredible; the red sauce on the veal was different- more sweet and herbaceous than I'm used to. But the more sauce we ate, the more we loved it. The restaurant is pretty and spotless clean and the chairs are so comfortable. Service was totally on point. Prices are fair. Can't wait to go back.“

“Clean environment and the food is delish. Tony is the best. Not only does he serve a friendy atmosphere, but he cooks with his heart.Love the "Metro Special Pizza" however"Eggplant Rollatini on a Hero is my favorite. It's a definite must try!!!Thanks Tony for having such a tasty menu and getting me out of the kitchen.“

“They are one of the best restaurants in Ststen island. First class service and amazing food. Their dessert tray is delicious. All of their food is fresh. Waiters and other staff extremely politely. Family friendly. Always have a great time.“

“My boyfriend and I have been going to verdes for about 6 months now and they do not disappoint! Their food is delicious, they strive to perfect their recipes and it shows! We just enjoyed their Christmas catering due to our situation not allowing me to cook my usual set up; and oh my was it worth it! The staff are great people as well. Highly recommend this place!“

“We ordered from Pizzaioli tonight. We told them to leave the food by the front door since my household of 5 has COVID. The food arrived quickly, and the delivery driver named Joe actually texted me to let me know he was leaving the pizza by the door, and was very nice and respectful. I would have given more of a tip for his professionalism but had to stay away due to COVID, but next time Joe comes through he'll get a bigger tip! As for the pizzeria itself, they left us a very nice message that meant a lot to us, writing under the top of the box "Feel better! From Pizzaioli!" We were genuinely surprised by the message and it just shows this place cares about their customers and these are the types of local businesses I love having here on Staten Island. We've ordered from them quite a bit recently and I have to say they are super consistent with their food. Their Neapolitan is traditional NY and still tastes special. I think their best offering is their Sicilian and Buffalo slices. I'd rate them #1 for Sicilian on the island for sure and have heard others compare it to L&B in BK and I agree. The Buffalo is my favorite from them though. Never in my life have I tasted a slice of pizza so good. Their entrees and heroes are very good too and they actually feed you. I hope if anyone's in the area they give Pizzaioli a chance. They're in the Atrium plaza where All-Star used to be. Seriously top notch food. Definitely one of the top pizzerias on the island. Try their Sicilian, you won't regret it. They are a 5/5. Happy eating!“

“Hands down the best deli on the island and it's not even close. The kind of place where they learn your name and treat you like you are their best customer. Have never once been disappointed with the food or the service it is always top notch. You literally cant go wrong here.“

“Jimmy Max has always been a Staten Island staple to me, but I recently hosted a first party for my daughter there and can now double down on that sentiment. :-) Erin was so wonderful to work with leading up to the party. She was quick to respond via email, answered all of my questions, and sat with us in person to sort out final details. The day of the event, Erin and the rest of the staff worked so hard to make sure that everyone was happy throughout the day. It’s the first party I’ve hosted where I felt relaxed from start to finish - and that’s all thanks to the staff at Jimmy Max. The food was delicious and plentiful! The space was beautiful! And the staff was an a+ team! Highly recommend for a party of any kind!“

“I'm not sure if there's another place on the island that you can go to for a great date night like this place. Great food, service and drinks in a 200 person tent with comfortable tables and chairs and full stage for a live band. Great venue for a night out.“

“Came in for a late dinner. There was only one table being served at the time. Water and a basket of warm bread with a bowl of tomato tapas came soon after we sat. I ordered the love martini and my partner ordered some kind of chocolate coffee martini (idr the name). Mine was cute, light, sweet flavor. His was creamy and big coffee flavor. The waitress told us all the specials of the day by memory without breaking a sweat. I asked if they had any gluten free pasta because it's not on the menu. They had penne so I ordered the Bolognese. He ordered the chicken noodle soup special, meatball Parm appetizer, and the margherita pie. The meatball Parm and soup came out first. The meatball Parm comes with three meatballs. I wasn't a huge fan but he liked it. The soup came in a big bowl. The noodles were short thin and straight. There were pieces of potatoes, chicken, and spinach in it. He really enjoyed it. My gluten free penne Bolognese came in the same big bowl as the soup. I could only eat half. Sometimes restaurants over cook gluten free pasta but they didnt. I enjoyed the meat sauce. The margherita pie is good enough one but Max two. It was a thin crust pizza. He liked it. They have a small list of desserts but we couldn't fit anymore food. The waitress checked on us multiple times throughout our meal. My few complaints is there's no parking lot and street parking fills up fast. The restaurant was cold. The appetizers are the same amount as entrees.“

“The ambiance of the restaurant was classy, cozy and casual. The staff was welcoming and extremely attentive to the needs of our table, e.g. replenishment of the bread basket, water glasses etc. guest requests.We enjoyed a cooking demonstration prepared by Franco, the owner/chef. His step by step explanations of the recipes for our salad and pasta dish were not only entertaining but truly delicious! There was an abundance of choices for entrees. Everyone at my table enjoyed their dinner. This dining experience was fun and delicious. I will definitely be returning with friends to try other menu choices.“

“Great brunch, food was delicious, lovely place. I hate to say this the kid that was our waiter needs some coaching he was missing in action. Always at the bar playing with his phone instead of checking on us. We had keep trying to get his attention. We even had the bus boy get him twice. Will definitely go back.“

“We went for my birthday and what a gift it was. The service by Lea was amazing, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.The owner kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. And the food, oh the food was outstanding. Their strip steak was absolutely delicious melted in your mouth perfectly cooked and prepared. If you haven’t tried it there yet I absolutely recommend you do.Parking: I found a spot right outside and so did the other 2 cars that came with us. I went on a Wednesday night don’t know if that matters, there’s still plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: They were so patient and kind with my 3 grandchildren.“

“This was another first for us but after reading the reviews we decided to try it. We went around 6:00 so we were seated right away. Service was fast. My son wanted a burger my husband ordered the steak sandwich and french onion soup and I ordered the shrimp scampi. The only thing I was a little disappointed was that the shrimp scampi came with nothing you had to pay to put rice and broccoli as sides so that made it a little pricey about $40. We didn't wait long for the food and the food was delicious none of us had any complaints very tasty nice size portions. Once we received our food the restaurant became a little bit more crowded and then nobody ever came over again to ask us if we needed anything or even wanted dessert. So we just asked for the check. In total for two drinks, a Shirley Temple a soup and three entrees the check was about $100 which we thought was very reasonable. The food was delicious and again the service was good up until the end when they got a little busier but other than that I think we would definitely go back. We parked on the street. The parking lot isn't that big but I think you can find plenty of parking in the neighborhood.“

“First, but not last visit. Had a wonderful waitress Samantha and the owner talked with us while he had time. I had the best risotto I ever ate here or in Italy. It was shrimp with Gorgonzola. At first I was hesitant about the Gorgonzola, but I tell you it was outstanding. The fritto misto as an appetizer was delicious and more than enough for 3 people and the salad with beets and goat cheese was delicious too. Give it a try, there is definitely a reason they are in business over 100 years.“

“For a fun excursion from the city, take the ferry and the SIR to the Old Town station. It's then just a five minute walk to this lovely restaurant. Modern and elegant decor, excellant Italian menu, fine wines and delicious deserts, all served with style and professionalism. Save a trip to Italy and go to Staten Island instead!“

“I'd give them more than 5 stars if I could. My mom had my dad's 85th birthday party at Mimmo's . The owner, Domenico, was incredibly flexible to the different possibilities my mom was interested in. Day of the party, his son Ralph personally took care of the main table where my parents were. ALL the staff was wonderful and attentive. But my parents were treated with incredible respect. The food was amazing!!! Our family kept raving over how delicious everything was. Course after course, one dish after another, just delicious. And the Nutella zeppolis for dessert - WOW, simply decadent. * A small detail - when signing the contract, while I was excited about the Nutella zeppolis, my mom mentioned "eh, she could do without the Nutella". Ralph remembered that and put out trays half with and half without the Nutella. Made EVERYONE happy! Thank you for everything. We'll definitely be back.“

“Last week had a great late lunch here. I had the pulled pork and my friend had the lunch special open sandwich. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent The waitress was so nice It is really nice and cozy. I love what they did in there. Can't wait to go back again“

“First time dinning at Piccolino’s and it was a pleasant experience!Serving staff was knowledgeable of the menu, attentive of our needs. Our water glasses were never empty.Our cocktail were excellent! The wine was a good size pour!All of our cocktails, appetizers, main course, coffee and dessert were all packed with great flavors!My pork chop was HUGE accompanied by seasonal vegetables and potatoes.Judging from the empty plates of my fellow guest theirs were delicious too.And as an added bonus they had a cruder singing in the style of Frank Sinatra supper club! He was a bit too loud but had a great voice and played all the classics!First timer but won’t be the last! They get a well deserved 5 ***** Star review!“

“Celebrated a few special occasions here and each time was nothing less than AWESOME! Great atmosphere and they treat each guest like family.Food and drinks are great. Service is excellent and the entertainment is engaging and lots of fun. Great singing!Definitely a great spot for a special celebration or just a great night out!“

“I Was there this week and all I can say is I cannot wait to go back. From the cozy atmosphere to the most wonderful and friendly owners. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. I honestly have not eaten at a restaurant with this high quality food in quite awhile. Nowadays the prices at restaurants have gone up so much which is understandable but you don’t get quality food, that is definitely not the case here. Homemade lemoncello which I normally don’t really like I literally gulped it down. The dessert was the icing on the cake. I honestly cannot say enough about my wonderful experience here. Please go support them I promise you will not be disappointed!!“

“Absolutely delicious pizza and what a wonderful owner. Delivered Pizza to my whole football team at Bloomingdale Park completely on time fully equipped with everything for the girls. There wasn’t even a slice left and we ordered eight pies. completely recommend this restaurant and we cannot go back to eat there and we are definitely having our seasonal football parties here! Thank you Mario!“

“My husband and I went for dinner last night and from the second we walked in, the service was impeccable. Our waiter, (sorry I am bad with names,) shared all his favorites. We took his recommendation on the scallops, and it was spot on! I had the seared Ahi, and my husband had the lobster ravioli. Both fantastic! We finished with the pistachio tartufo, which was delicious! All of this, plus the best espresso martini made it a great experience. We will be regulars.“

“Was here for a bridal shower. The menu was plentiful. It was a party menu however it offered a fair variety of choices. The wait staff was attentive and the wait time for food was fair. Food was delicious and was of a fair serving size.“

“Was invited there for a Press Night and it was fantastic. The people were friendly and warm and pizza and sandwiches were EXCELLENT. To too is all off, the night ended with a special dessert (and he doesn’t generally do desserts) by Executive Chef Mike DiLeo. It was a great night and met some great people.“

“Delicious Food! Fast Service! Nice decor with beautiful ceiling. Our server Norbert was pleasant and professional, suggesting the best of what the restaurant offers (which is everything including the bread basket and condiments.) Everything we ordered was amazing: the fried calamari morsels were fresh and tender in a delicious, light batter. Clams on the half shell were so fresh and succulent! The meatballs, eggplant parm, chicken parm and chicken francese were entrees that were big on both taste and portion size. I will definitely come back and tell all my friends about Francesco's Supper Club.“

“Had lunch here with my wife earlier today. Very nice setting here. Nice waitstaff. Ozzi was great. We ordered 2 lunch specials: lentil soup, chicken Marsala, penne alla vodka, with some junior cheesecake for dessert. We had no complaints. Thought everything was great.“

“Absolutely delicious Italian pizza, pasta and entrees! There are so many pizza choices, my favorites were the grilled chicken Caesar salad and the Grandma with a sesame seed crust, soooo yummy! We shared the seafood salad with large shrimp, mussels and tender calamari and the beautiful cold cut platter. The pasta with bolognese was fabulous and so was the chicken francese. They even have gluten free pizza and pasta. Finish with cappuccino and the oh so fresh cannolis and zeppoles. Bring the entire clan as the prices are very reasonable at this wonderful family friendly restaurant.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pasta and pizzaKid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly“

“Excellent restaurant! Small but very inviting. The menu is eclectic yet down to earth. Daily specials are available. We had the baked clams spl as well as Rosalies salad. For entree, we had the veal piccata and the filet of sole. Dessert was the homemade cheese cake! Utterly delicious.“

“Had only ever tried take-out from here which was always delicious. Went in this evening for dinner and was beyond pleased. Everything was on point...warm greeting upon entering, wonderful service, personal check-ins from the owner, personable and engaging waitstaff, dinner specials galore that were spectacular. Everything was do delicious, can't wait to go back and work my way through trying the entire menu!!! Had to pack food to go because we inhaled the bread/garlic knot basket with caponata...too delicious to exercise restraint. The espresso martini was the cherry on top. Thank you all for a wonderful evening...we will be back...can't wait.“

“Had the brooklyn square....very close in taste and texture to L&B which is rare in a clone of this type....only downside was the slice was sitting around a while and was kind of dry. I saw a fresh pie come out of the oven and it looked great. Sfincione slice was also very “

“Cozy little Italian restaurant. Authentic Italian music plays over the speakers which sets a nice vibe. They immediately bring out hot, crispy Italian bread and seasoned olive oil...which is always a nice touch. Food was brought out timely and was delicious. Service was excellent. Overall a great experience. I would have given 5 stars except that the food is a tad expensive.“