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Don Cheech, Staten island, NY

Don Cheech

4.7 (304)
$30 and under
Italian
1271 Bay St, Staten island, NY 10305-3122

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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

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What 304 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Staten Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Staten Island

    Best Value

  • Staten Island

    Great for brunch

  • Staten Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Staten Island

    Romantic

  • Staten Island

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don Cheech offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "great service." Guests praise the "authentic Italian" cuisine, "friendly atmosphere," and "attentive staff." The restaurant is celebrated for its "outstanding meals," "perfect ambiance," and "memorable experiences." Consistently a favorite, Don Cheech is "highly recommended" for any occasion.
304 Reviews
  1. Jon VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently THE best restaurant in Staten Island. Italian-American classics like chicken parm are excellent but authentic Italian dishes are where Chef Massimo really shines. Last night’s rabbit cacciatore was exquisitely executed and the seasonal stuffed zucchini flowers never disappoint. Meanwhile, spaghetti, garlic, & oil is elevated to a heavenly dish with the addition of a delicious gremolata. Don Cheech truly is the best SI has to offer.

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  2. Jasmine

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. Our server, Miguel, was very professional, kind and courteous. I will come back again.

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  3. Deborah

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are native New Yorkers and our friends were visiting from Florida . They wanted some authentic Italian food. We got that and more as at Don Cheech . The food was excellent. We were treated like royalty even though the restaurant was busy. The Chief and wait staff did everything possible to make sure we were pleased with everything we ordered .They even complimented with something new to try . The food was over the top good . Can’t wait to go back.

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  4. Kelli

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always prepared with the best ingredients, and meals are paced well. Service is always on point and we are greeted like family.

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  5. Shaun

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent food. We were so happy with the entire experience.

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  6. Fabio

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Being there several times and always tried something different. Never disappointed! Food is really good, great service and people!

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  7. R.Randy VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects. Food, service and ambiance. Randy

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  8. Anthony

    Fort Lauderdale27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had heard some nice things about your restaurant and decided to give it a try on July 6. We wil be back with a group of 12 on July 20, so I guess we liked it.

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  9. Elyse VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible!!! An outstanding lunch in Staten Island!!!

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  10. Robert

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was extremely slow; and miscommunication about available dishes with the kitchen made matters worse. All But one dish arrived lukewarm to cold. Have had good meals here in the past but I feel this place has gone downhill at this point.

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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 304 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Staten Island
  5. Shore Acres

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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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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