Staten Island

Staten Island, parte de NYC, ofrece impresionantes vistas al frente marítimo, parques y una escena culinaria diversa, con especialidades locales como mariscos frescos y cocina italoamericana.

Dolce Fantasia

Dolce Fantasia

1210 Forest Ave, Staten Island I-10310-2426, United States

Lunch • Pasta • Coffee • Italian


"Went here for a double date a few weeks back. A friend at the table was having issues finding a plate she wanted. When she asked for a pasta plate with an order of chicken ON THE SIDE, it was flat out refused. Everything was prepared the true Italian way . I payed for my appetizer and we left. I do not belive this food is cooked on premises; it is made elsewhere (the other restaurant) and brought in. This is why they can not simply add a chicken breast on the side.What really amazes me is the audacity the owner has to be combative and criticize a factual review. She then took the time to try to shame my friend who wrote a truthful review not once but twice by editing her response a week later after she sat there googling him. This is shameful for the owner and her staff. I do not know where these 5 star reviews talking about service come from because the woman was rude, pushy and arrogant as an angry boar.Hint for the staff: If a customer asks what a plate is prepared like, do not tell them to google it as your first answer. Response This is a case of bad communication turned worse. At no point did we want that. She simply asked for chicken of any kind to be added to the dish. When the waitress said no, we asked if we could pay for just a piece of fried chicken to be eaten with it. Flat out refused.There is no hate involved in this post. I liked my appetizer. I disliked the way the waitress was pushy and kinda rude. My friend chose to write a review at the time. I did not. Someone responded day of. Some one then chose to google him and change the review response a week later? Very unprofessional, rude, and uncalled for.My review is again a service review on the first issue in the resturant, and now this googling habit.Good appetizer, bad manners."

The Richmond

The Richmond

695 Bay St, 10304, Staten Island, United States

Full • Wine • American • Bar-lounge


"Unfortunately it was one of the worst restaurant experiences ever, the place was so cold that everyone was sitting with their winter coats on as they ate and periodically going to the back to warm themselves by the fireplace as if they were at an outdoor campfire. It's sad being Christmas Eve and being acutely aware how difficult it has been for restaurants post pandemic. We tried to overlook the poor service since there was one server for all the tables. The food was cold, the main course wasn't what was ordered, served chicken rather than the braised shortribs that my husband ordered. Server was so embarrassed she tried avoiding us. Never offered a refill on our empty drinks, then told us the 100 AMEX gift card couldn't be processed because their credit card machine wouldn't process it without adding a 3.5 credit card fee in spite of it being a gift card not a credit card. I had to challenge the hostess to call AMEX to straighten out their problem. I wasn't going to add another 100 in cash to the tab as they seemed to want. They finally called AMEX, after 25 minutes they said they could only use 83.00 of the 100 and I should pay the rest in cash use it elsewhere. I told them to keep it when they figured it out they would have the full 100 face value. I tipped the server 20 in spite of the ruined evening. The parking valet was the highlight of the evening. Will never return to The Richmond, there are way too many fine restaurants on the north shore of Staten Island to deal with an establishment so subpar !"

Blue

Blue

1115 Richmond Ter, 10310, Staten Island, United States

Beer • Wine • American • Bar-lounge


"**Tuna and Salmon Tartar (2/5):** While beautifully presented, the seasoning was lacking, and the freshness was not quite there. The chips were somewhat soggy, which took away from the enjoyment of the dish. It was decent but not particularly memorable. **Octopus (5/5):** Cooked and seasoned to perfection, this dish came with a delicious sauce that added a creamy, savory finish. Highly recommended! **Ribeye (4/5):** Cooked perfectly to medium rare, but the seasoning was uneven. A quick sprinkle with salt would easily fix this. **Rack of Lamb (2/5):** It had great flavor, but it was unfortunately undercooked and too rare. It definitely needed more sauce, as some pieces were lacking in it, making it difficult to enjoy. **Seafood Risotto (10/5):** No, that’s not a mistake! This is by far one of the best risottos we've ever tasted, and we will definitely return for it. The only minor issue was that many of the meats from the mussels and clams fell out, leaving mostly shells. Nonetheless, I highly recommend it—you won’t regret trying it! **Tuna Florentina (1/5):** This was definitely one of our least favorite dishes. The tuna lacked flavor, and the orecchiette was inconsistently cooked, with some pieces soft and others hard. I wouldn't recommend this one. **Linguine Carbonara (3.75/5):** Rich, creamy, and well-seasoned. While it didn't blow us away, it was still a solid choice and you can't go wrong with it. **Soft Shell Crab Pasta (4/5):** This was a fun and delicious dish, with the soft shell crab providing a nice contrast in flavor and texture. Quite good! Overall, while the experience was enjoyable, it wasn’t without its flaws. The location and service were wonderful, but the food has room for improvement. On a positive note, everything came out quickly and together. Blue has great potential, and I have no doubt they will continue to evolve and enhance their offerings. I hope that next time I can give them the five stars I believe they are capable of achieving! Thank you for reading, and best of luck to them!"