Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Staten Island

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Staten Island? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bocelli Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (650)

$30 and under

Italian

Concord

About the restaurant

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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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

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!

Panini Grill

4.6

4.6 (113)

$30 and under

Italian

West Brighton

About the restaurant

Panini Grill was founded by three brothers from Italy, eager to open an Italian family style restaurant in America.

We wanted a traditional family atmosphere, Trattoria or neighborhood place that offers large portions and a variety of homemade, home-style cooking, just like my Mamma used to make. "WERE MORE THAN JUST PANINI'S"

We'd love to welcome your group of 12 or more, please call us for availability.

Come join us at our home! Mangia!!

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Panini Grill is such a great spot for a Christmas family diner. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, whether you’re there for a casual lunch or a nice dinner. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure you’re well taken care of. It’s a place that feels comfortable and welcoming every time you visit. If you’re looking for a solid Italian meal with great service, Panini Grill is definitely worth checking out!

Angelina's Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (57)

$30 and under

Italian

New Springville

About the restaurant

Angelina's Kitchen - serving the finest pizza and Italian cuisine.

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LynneVIP

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Angelina’s Kitchen is a nice place for lunch. Their pizza is thin & delicious. The Caesar salad was one of the best I have tasted. Our server Joseph was excellent. Extremely professional & accommodating.

Pastavino

4.8

4.8 (377)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stapleton

About the restaurant

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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Joseph

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Over our 10th time there. Everything was excellent. New waitress was great and very nice!

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4.8

4.8 (49)

$30 and under

Italian

West Brighton

About the restaurant

Don Roberto’s serves up classic Italian & Italian American comfort food, reciepes passed down from generation to generation.
Sister restaurant to DeLuca's Italian Restaurant
-Best New Restaurant 2024
-Cozy atmosphere, Trendy vibes
-Signature Dishes; Famous Mamma's Meatballs, Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

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maggie

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous!! Had the surf and turf … outstanding Staff was attentive We will be back!!!

Don Cheech

4.8

4.8 (243)

$30 and under

Italian

Shore Acres

About the restaurant

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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Jim

Dined today

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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Angelina's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (544)

$50 and over

Italian

Tottenville

About the restaurant

Angelina's Ristorante is Staten Island premier fine dining venue. Located in Tottenville, we are the hidden jewel of Staten Island, guaranteed to give you an unparelled dining experience that will make you forget where you are. With an atmosphere like no other, superb customer service and amazing food, Angelina's Ristorante is proud to be raising the standard for fine dining in Staten Island for over two decades. Family owned and family run!
Whether you seek a intimate dinner for two, cocktails, a night of Bocci with friends, a small party of an over the top wedding, our venue can cater to your every need. We look forward to serving you soon.

We are still open from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM for viewing the venue

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James

Dined 1 day ago

The service was exceptional, polite and always looking to see if everything was ok and if you needed anything else. It was comfortable and relaxing. The meals were simple and delicious. Looking forward to going again

Deluca's Restaurant - Amboy Rd.

4.5

4.5 (39)

$31 to $50

Italian

Tottenville

About the restaurant

Staten Island's premier fine dining destination. Specializing in fine Italian Food, Superior Service, with an Elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. Recipes passed down from generation to generation.

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Barbara

Dined 3 days ago

I went with a few ladies, & the time was perfect the Food is outstanding & Service. I’ll be back on my Birthday next week. Just Yummy / Quality all around.

Millie's of Staten Island

4.4

4.4 (13)

$31 to $50

Italian

Charleston

About the restaurant

The team behind Millie’s is passionate about pizza, both the coal-fired and the Neapolitan styles. Thanks to “dueling ovens”, pies from both varieties are offered. Inspired by childhood visits to Totonno’s, the legendary Coney Island pizzeria, the coal oven burns over 650+ degrees and can produce pies in five minutes. The signature Millie’s pie combines sautéed tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and a sprinkling of parmesan. The Neapolitan wood oven, hand-built by Italy’s celebrated Ferrara family, and imported from Naples, cooks pizzas, such as the Margherita, in just 90 seconds thanks to the intense 800+ degree heat.

Evoking memories of bountiful “Sunday Suppers” where families gathered around the table to share recipes passed down from generation to generation, Millie’s Old World Meatballs & Pizza is bringing that same convivial feeling of a close knit Italian family to everyone.

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JoeVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Our server Taylor was absolutely a GEM ! We would run back just for her

Luce NY

4.5

4.5 (114)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pleasant Plains

About the restaurant

A modern mix of fine Italian cuisine, atmosphere and culture. Let us share our passion with you while we light the way to an exquisite dining experience.

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Richard

Dined on Oct 30, 2024

Great food wait staff awesome great drinks a little pricey but worth it, double pork chop was a little on the dry side other than that will go again , great place for a first date, romantic dinner or just to have a nice meal with your significant other , thinking of having a party there

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