Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Staten Island

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Staten Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Blue Pearl

4.8

4.8 (53)

$50 and over

Seafood

Stapleton

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

John

Dined 1 day ago

Blue Pearl offers an exceptional dining experience with outstanding food and service. Our server, Lily, was fantastic. The cocktails were perfect; I sampled several old fashioneds. The appetizers, including calamari and scallops, were absolutely delicious. The sushi rolls were also impressive. I highly recommend this place and will definitely return. Plus, the atmosphere is vibrant, with everyone dressed to impress!

The Basement - Staten Island

4.8

4.8 (49)

$30 and under

American

St George

About the restaurant

The Basement Staten Island is an American Tavern. The newest concept by Julian Gaxholli known for Blue, Beso, Bayou

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Kathleen

Dined 6 days ago

The food and service were wonderful! Our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. The food was over the top! Going back soon!

Violette's Cellar

4.9

4.9 (611)

$30 and under

American

Grant City

About the restaurant

Violette's Cellar is Staten Island's most unique restaurant and event venue. Featuring social dining, gourmet food and eclectic decor. Violette's also features The Button Room (a password required speakeasy), a private wine room, and private banquet rooms for parties of all sizes.

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Danielle vip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Delicious food, wonderful staff and great atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon Satay

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A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon

Bocelli Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (635)

$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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Kimvip

Dined 2 days ago

Another great experience. They always seem to accommodate us, we made last minute reservation and decide on a table by the bar to watch the divisional baseball games. Owner is always engaging and attentive. Seem to always go w/our standard favorites, seafood salad, veal and the purse pasta (so unique, light,) which never disappoints. Happy addition were some new dessert favorites, cheese and carrot cake. Definitely worth the trip over the bridge from Brooklyn!

Sofia's Taqueria - Amboy Rd

4.8

4.8 (230)

$30 and under

Mexican

Huguenot

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Darlene

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

It is always a pleasure to eat at Sofia’s. The food is always fresh and the drinks are great.

Beso

4.7

4.7 (358)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

St George

About the restaurant

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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Nicovip

Dined 1 day ago

Great ambience and service. The food was good.

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Popular dish

Steak

Angelina's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (533)

$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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Amantia

Dined 5 days ago

I came here for my birthday with my parents on a Wendsday night and it was amazing! The service was the best I’ve experienced and it was gorgeous. The food was really good but the service is what stood out. Will definitely be back!

Pastavino

4.9

4.9 (368)

$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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Patriciavip

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Celebrated another birthday event with family, we like to go here because, the service is great the ambiance is great and the food is amazing. Now they are featuring regional menu which is a must try from different parts of Italy, is definitely a great opportunity to try different flavors. Wine list is always great we had a wonderful bottle of Nebbiolo that went well with the seafood Entree we selected for dinner. Our server was a young man that was very pleasant, I have to say every server in Pastavino is well trained, you feel like you are getting serviced in Manhattan, plus the views of the river is so pretty, the restaurant is always very well decorated. Their menu never fails, they have several foccacia designated to be shared, pretty big portions and delicious. Thank you for keeping up with a fabulous menu, staff. We will continue to dine at this restaurant where you always find something great to eat!

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4.7

4.7 (43)

$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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Carmenvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Always a pleasure to dine at this restaurant. Food was delicious and service was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Blue

4.7

4.7 (170)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Randall Manor

About the restaurant

Blue blends the cuisines from the cultures adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.

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Beth

Dined 3 days ago

It's always a great meal at Blue! My husband and I went with another couple, and we sat in the back room with the mirrors. It's a beautiful room overlooking the water. The music was at a great level so you could have a conversation and not have a problem hearing. The lighting was also great.

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Popular dish

Shrimp Pappardelle

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