Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Staten Island

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Pastavino

4.8

4.8 (369)

$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.

Top review

Frankvip

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

We LOVED the new apple salad on the menu, the veal saltimbocca, and the chicken parm as always. Tried the oxtail lasagna which was different and quite enjoyable. Sergio and Conner hit all the marks.

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Sofia's Taqueria - Amboy Rd

4.8

4.8 (231)

$30 and under

Mexican

Huguenot

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Debbivip

Dined 2 days ago

Sofia’s never disappoints. We had a great time and dinner. We live for the Wednesday deal if buy one pitcher get one free. We enjoyed margaritas and sangria!!! Sophia’s secret guacamole is the best! Looking to return real soon!!!

Campania Coal Fired Pizza - Dongan Hills

4.8

4.8 (93)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

South Beach

About the restaurant

Specializing in authentic coal-fired Italian pizza, antipasto and other traditional Italian dishes. We use only the freshest and finest ingredients. We also make our own mozzarella daily by hand and have a full bar!

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Josevip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Always outstanding! Food, drinks, desserts, service: all five stars!

The Basement - Staten Island

4.8

4.8 (50)

$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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Matthew

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent drinks, delicious food and a beautiful space

DOUGH by Licastri Silver Lake

4.8

4.8 (13)

$31 to $50

American

Clifton

About the restaurant

Established in 2016, DOUGH by Licastri offers the finest pizza and breads, crafted from an almost 100-year-old family recipe perfected by the late Stephen Licastri. Combining traditional techniques with modern methods, our dough features the best ingredients, including all-natural sourdough starter, locally sourced wheat flour, and Fleur de Sel sea salt, culminating in a three-day rise process. Our Silver Lake location on Staten Island provides a unique dining experience with a full bar and outdoor seating, perfect for any occasion. At DOUGH, we are dedicated to delighting customers with fresh, made-to-order food and exceptional ambiance, embodying our motto: “It’s all about the DOUGH!”

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Joyce

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful space indoors and on the patio! Everything we ordered was delicious . Love their pizza selections !

Angelina's Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (54)

$30 and under

Italian

New Springville

About the restaurant

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

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Kathyvip

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Joseph our waiter, is excellent!!! Always a pleasure.

Deluca's Restaurant - Amboy Rd.

4.6

4.6 (32)

$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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Rodney

Dined 6 days ago

Great place. Excellent food and friendly servers. Have not had dinner therein many years but the Pork Chops were great

The Stone House at Clove Lakes - NY

4.5

4.5 (746)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Castleton Corners

About the restaurant

The Stone House Restaurant sits on its own private island, nestled in the heart of Clove Lakes Park. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Staten Island’s lakes, ponds, trails and wildlife, The Stone House is the perfect setting for your next event. Experience the ambiance of our elegant slate roofed cottage, perfectly situated on the waterfront. With our gazebo and fountains, our lakeside patio boasts gorgeous views and breathtaking scenery that can be the pinnacle of your next catered affair, Lunch, Brunch or dinner.We are passionate about our food & service. We pride ourselves on the unsurpassed quality of our eclectic menu. There’s something to please every palate. Our Chef creates culinary delights with extraordinary texture and flavor combinations you just won’t experience anywhere else.

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Tonimaria

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Joe was amazing, food was delicious, it was quiet, and a perfect dinner.

Millie's of Staten Island

4.5

4.5 (7)

$30 and under

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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Christina

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

The first thing I need to mention, which I think is the most important is the service the girl who serviced our table she was so sweet attentive and Very knowledgeable when it came to the menu. The food was excellent. Everything tasted fresh to perfection from the drinks to the food. I have no complaints about any of it.

Metropolis Steak and Seafood

4.4

4.4 (141)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Grant City

About the restaurant

Staten Islands only steakhouse
Full bar
Outside patio

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Aris

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent as always from the food to the service. Great place to go when you want a perfect steak or anything else on the menu! Perfect every time we’ve gone!

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