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Don Cheech, Staten island, NY

Don Cheech

4.7
4.7
280 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Massimo Felici
  • Neighborhood
    Shore Acres
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 280 people are saying

Don Cheech reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Staten Island

    Innovative

  • Staten Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Staten Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Staten Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Staten Island

    Italian

  • Staten Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don Cheech is a "hidden gem" on Staten Island, offering "delicious" and "authentic" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food, from appetizers to desserts, and the "exceptional" service. Chef Massimo's personal touch enhances the dining experience. The "welcoming atmosphere" and "lovely decor" make it a perfect spot for any occasion.
280 Reviews
  1. Laurie VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding! The melding of vinum and Don cheech was brilliant ! This is a jewel on our north shore of Staten Island

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  2. Fabio

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Don Cheech! Our favorite place in SI!

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  3. Chris

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal as always. Highly recommend the crostini and meatball apps. The pasta is outstanding and desserts are simple but outrageous. One of our favorite spots.

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  4. DONNA VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Don Cheech, a restaurant that serves outstanding food and provides exceptional service, making it my preferred choice for my birthday celebration.

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  5. Amy VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and drinks were all excellent, can’t wait to go back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal . Veal chop Parm was tremendous!!!!

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  7. Tara

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing!! Can’t wait to go back!!

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  8. TomP

    Nashville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food. Great service. And the owner is very available and makes sure everything is perfect!

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  9. Mariana

    New Orleans32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a reliably delicious meal here! One of our favorite restaurants on the island. We visit as often as we can.

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our service was very good. Would definitely recommend.

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FAQs

Don Cheech offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 285-4401.

Don Cheech is rated 4.7 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Don Cheech

1271 Bay St, Staten island, NY 10305-3122

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shore Acres
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Massimo Felici
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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