Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Staten Island

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Blue Pearl

4.9

4.9 (86)

$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

kimVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, outstanding view, beautiful place and exceptional service. Loved the octopus and sushi

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!

Blue

4.8

4.8 (182)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Randall Manor

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Jack

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Nice delicious foods and good taste especially the lamb chops

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Popular dish

Shrimp Pappardelle

Sofia's Taqueria - Amboy Rd

4.8

4.8 (238)

$30 and under

Mexican

Huguenot

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Stephen

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Solid drinks, delicious food. Don't skip the horchata flan!

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

Don Roberto’s

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!!!

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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The Basement - Staten Island

4.8

4.8 (72)

$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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TheresaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent chicken martini! Crème brûlée and bread pudding were a perfect way to end the evening. Service was top notch.

Beso

4.9

4.9 (372)

$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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Robert

Dined 7 days ago

Overall, we love this place. However, the service was a bit slow last night. We arrived around 7:37 PM, and after a long wait to place our order, the food didn’t arrive until about 8:34 PM, which left an impression about the service. That said, the food and ambiance are consistently excellent. We will definitely be back!

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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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