Lighthouse - Carta

Dolce Fantasia

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

Carta • Lunch • Pasta • Coffee • Italian

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"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."

Giovanni's Salumeria

➤ Giovanni Salumeria, 666 Broadway, 07002, Bayonne, US, United States

Carta • Meat • Delis • Italian • Chicken

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"5 stars in every category all around!!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We’re a film crew of 20 people who are on location and (for many) far away from home pulling 17 hour consecutive days on a razor tight schedule that is constantly changing and must happen within a budget. The timing, accuracy, labels, flavor, freshness, and cost of our meals are of the utmost importance to a good shoot. Missing the mark is not an option and Giovanni slammed it out of the park today!! The service was like we were family, food like we were in Italy, and the professionalism of his staff and their courtesy is truly remarkable. Our crew is not only fed and satisfied, but noticeably happy. Best Mozzarella I’ve ever had in my life, as well. Thank you Giovanni for taking care of our crew today!!!!!!!! We’ll be back!!!!!!"

Omg! Juice Grill

➤ 532B Forest Ave, Staten Island I-10310-2505, United States

Carta • Grill • Italian • American • Sandwiches

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"We went here for a friend's birthday we had a party of 16 people. We went on a Friday night so I'm not sure if it's customary for them to have live music but they did have live music there. The singer was excellent at times through the night even the owner got on the mic to sing. It was very loud and fun atmosphere. If you're looking to go for a quiet romantic night this is not the place to go LOL at least not when there is live entertainment. Service was very friendly and very efficient considering we were a table of 16. Appetizers came out when we were completed it was a reasonable amount of wait time until our dinners came out and a reasonable amount of wait time for dessert. The place was decorated beautifully, food was delicious the owner was super friendly and singing with the live entertainment. Overall we had a great time I would definitely go back again on a night that wasn't for a party just to experience a regular dinner. I would also like to try different things on the menu because everybody's entree looked delicious. Parking was street parking."

Blue

➤ 1115 Richmond Ter, 10310, Staten Island, United States

Carta • Beer • Wine • American • Bar-lounge

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"**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!"

Craft House

➤ 60 Van Duzer St, 10301-3226, Staten Island, United States

Carta • Cheese • Barbecue • American • North American

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"been there 3 times, each time more pathetic than the last. This place has some of the worst god damned food I have ever eaten, from burnt brisket to over seasoned chicken to just garbage service. Yeah, they redid the decor and the 5 of us in the entire place took notice for a hot second but in all honesty the owners should sell off their shiny stills cut the electric and call it a night. The drinks suck, the staff was undertrained and god forbid you ask them to slightly customize an order for a child you get a it only comes this way, it 's the only way we know how to make it def. not michellan star material. I could care less for the pretentious wanna be brooklyn hipster craft beer **** and their bartenders couldn 't make a decent cocktail to save their lives. do yourselves a favor. follow my 3 strike rule and don 't go there. I will never waste my time in this well decorated dumpster fire of a restaurant/brewery. Go buy a 6 pack at a bodega and support a local business worth your money, this place isn 't it."