This place is a classic Food is amazing the choices are plentiful Service outstanding Cozy warm atmosphere Definitely an authentic vibe . molte grazie Ciro read more

Have driven by so many times and never been to before. Inlaws invited us to dinner. We ordered a few appetizers for the table. I will admit I wasn't crazy about the Cesar salad dressing. For main I went with the fettuccine bolognese. The pasta is fresh made in house and was amazing. And the bolognese sauce was delicious and just the right Spice. My plate was clean by the end. For dessert I went with the Italian cheesecake. It was made into a cute cupcake with whipped cream and glaze. Overall was a great meal and will come back read more

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Fave italian food ive ever had!!! Everything was so good. Came with friends and had baked clams and calamari for appetizers. I got the Prosciutto fettuccine for my main and it was so tasty. I also tried some of my friends risotto which was so flavorful. Great service and homey ambiance. read more

Basilio Inn - Italian Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Hands down the best food and service in Staten Island. I am a regular customer and frequent quite often,the food is consistent and delicious always. read more

I hosted a dinner for 20 here. We were able to sit comfortably in a separate room. I preordered apps and everyone ordered their own entrees. Stuffed mushrooms, lightly fried calamari, shrimp and vegetables and baked clams were all delicious. They came out hot and the apps were nicely paced. Everyone loved their entrees with the branzino being the stand out. We ended with tartufo and cake. Everyone left happy. The service was amazing. The food was paved really nicely, and entrees came out together. The restaurants owner is present and involved resulting in a nice experience. read more

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My family has been dining at Basilio's for 60 years. An absolute gem! Great food, great service, great people.

I can't believe Basilio Inn has always been right under my nose. While this restaurant is literally a small house, it's still hidden away. Yet, this adds to its appeal. My boyfriend took me on a date here once and we enjoyed it so much that we come back for special occasions. The pork chop parmigiana and Pappardelle with veal ragu are the top meals that we reminisce about. The whole experience is also pleasantly old-fashioned. The tables are all lined with table cloth, complimentary bread is served before each meal, and just indulging in a meal here feels very sophisticated. I've also been heard a rumor that the owner closes the establishment every winter to visit his home in Italy and generally comes back with a new unique recipe! read more

Basilio Inn - Italian Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Always delicious, fresh dinner. Consistent. A homey vibe, My go to restauranf. The owner and wait staff are welcoming and attentive.

The homemade Italian food is outstanding. Pasta and veal Basilio are excellent. This is the best Italian restaurant in Staten Island. They also have great non-Italian dishes ( e.g. duck breast). The service is superb and the desserts are delicious. read more

Celebrated my friend's belated birthday and I couldn't be any happier or stuffed! We went during a weekday evening, very quiet. I had the birthday celebrant choose all of the dishes and we shared them - probably ordered a little more than we should have. My favorite was the calamari because it included crispy zucchini and sweet potato chips. It was fried pretty well For entrees, we had the fig and roasted duck and the shrimp risotto. The figs were pan sauteed and a nice compliment to the duck. The risotto was very cheesy and had a good thick consistency. read more

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Great food Fresh pasta Owner was very nice Old time charm Definitely recommend coming to this establishment read more

Food was great. Old school Italian food. Service was good. I'd definitely recommend the zucchini flowers and chicken Marsala

This is such an amazing hidden gem on the island. There is so much tradition here and I love all the decorations inside. The food here is always so well done, I love to try the new recipes they have every season. The service is also absolutely immaculate, this has got to be my favorite spot on the island for a more upscale dinner read more

This was my first time eating in staten island's oldest restaurant... since 1921...Hadn't even heard of it before surprisingly... Everything was amazing...fish was clearly fresh...they grow herbs in the backyard...really cool historic house/restaurant. read more

Disappointing, what was once an excellent restaurant is now cutting corners. The liquor served was top shelf prices but bottom shelf. Tasted like metal. The specials have no prices and when asked, waiter gave a range. Why, do they change the price? I ordered the pappardelle special. The noodles were delicious but they were the size of lasagna noodles and had to be cut with a knife, could not use provided spoon. It was awkward trying to eat it and the sauce wound up splattering all over me. Red sauce had much too much oil and fried zucchini was mushy and oily also. They offer a "Private room for an extra $9 per person and minimum of 10. It was part of the main room with a decorative alcove. Not private, no door and very small. We had 10 people and were cramped. Thank God 3 people cancels read more

Loved everything about this restaurant, felt like stepping back in time! Delicious pasta and wonderful service, they were very attentive. Some of the best Tiramisu I've ever eaten. read more

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Food is delicious and plenty of food so it's always great to take home the remaining food for you to enjoy on another day!

We came with friends for a nice meal and wasn't disappointed. The owner greeted us , sat and had a pleasant conversation with us . He's very nice . We started with some sangria which we usually get when we eat out followed by zucchini flowers and some barratta with zucchini for appetizers. Me and the wife had the Basa which is a white fish with polenta in a garlic sauce which was awesome. Didn't have desert as we were stuffed. Wait staff was great and recommend giving this a try. Been around for over 100 years apparently. read more

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honestly i was looking for a good enough spot to eat near the beach close by. and wow what a find! best italian food i had in a while and the tiramisu was the best ive had in 10 years or perhaps longer!! the prices are amazing and fair considering the era we are currently living in where all restaurants want to charge High end Steakhouse prices! thank you for understanding that Italian food should be friendly and affordable! i commend the owner for this. i will be back to try just about everything off the menu. read more

Basilio Inn - Wife enjoying the outside decor - Italian Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Simply the best hidden gem on Staten Island! The inside decor reminds you of a rustic Italian restaurant and it takes you back to a time of old school Italian dishes that are absolutely delicious. read more

Excellent restaurant that has been at the same location for 103 years . It has an old world atmosphere and the food, and service is excellent with reasonable prices read more

After so many years I finally got to try this restaurant. Unfortunately the food was not great at all. COLD pieces of cheese in risotto, mussels were tasteless in a watery onion broth mushrooms were hard cold stuffing. No waitress came to check on us. The only saving grace was the Napoleon cake. The best cake ever. I would not return. read more

Little piece of Italy in Staten Island. It really feels like you are in an Italian restaurant in Naples! Simple and acquainted ambiance with great service. Pastas are homemade and delicious. Love to see the owner walking around and talking with everyone - - - such a nice guy. Price is right but the portions could be a little bigger because I wanted mooooore! read more

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A nice experience. We went there with another couple. Pulled up to ample parking in this historic house that is Basilio. We ordered wine by the glass and a bourbon on the rocks. Service was spot on, friendly but not intrusive. Dishes that were ordered included shrimp with brandy sauce with risotto, linguine and seafood in a white wine sauce, branzini and parpadelle with veal ragu. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Dessert an apple tart which was decent. True rating is 4 1/2 stars read more

We hosted my father's 70th bday here and it didn't disappoint. It's an Old school Italian restaurant. Everything is delicious. We ordered a ton of apps. The clams, riceballs, and Burrata were great. I really enjoyed the pork parmigiana. A lot of people ordered the pasta dishes and they loved them. Service was great too. read more

Our family of 10 went for a birthday dinner celebration to "Basilio Inn" last Saturday. Everyone's meal was delicious and all meals had great presentation. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The Basilio Inn boasts oldest restaurant and although it is the oldest it's a must go to bc the food is delicious. There's also a small parking area for your convenience as well. read more

Excellent food and Service. Have been going there for years and continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. You won't be disappointed.

A friend and I were birding in Elizabeth when we received a text, a very rare bird had been spotted on Staten Island. We abandoned what we were doing and headed to the Mount Loretto Unique Area where we joined dozens of folks looking at a Tropical Kingbird. The bird, took a wrong turn in migration and instead of resting comfortably in Mexico, wound up in Staten Island. Having seen the bird, we gave substantial thought to a celebratory late lunch, early dinner. A friend recommended that we come here. We're so glad he did! We sat in an outdoor courtyard and talked and ate and drank and all was right with the world. Some fried zucchini to start off. Very well fried and a good marinara sauce. For mains, my friend had duck and figs, the figs coming from their own tree. How cool is that? I had shrimp in a brandy sauce. Everything was really delicious. We both left stuffed with big smiles on our faces. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Visited November 2024 while in the city for the marathon. Excellent food, excellent service. My daughter was in Italy this past summer and she felt like she was there again, almost. read more

Food was good. First time there. Would go back. Prices were excellent. Great specials. Very good.

Stopped into Basilio 's Inn tonight based on the high recommendations of others. We came in with some high expectations due to the long standing history of the restaurant. We started off with stuffed mushrooms and fried anchovies, then moved to the main course which we ordered spaghetti alla chitarra, gnocchi shrimps with cherry tomatoes, and bucatini amatriciana, and finished with Tiramisu, apple tart, and flan. Lets start at the beginning with the apps. The mushrooms were too small for the amount of filling that seemed to be mostly breadcrumbs. The fried anchovies won this round overall. The gnocchi with shrimps and cherry tomatoes was lacking flavor and the gnocchi weren't all completely cooked. Wtih the bucatini amatriciana the pasta was perfectly al dente but the dish was lacking garlic and flavor. The best main we has was the spaghetti alla chitarra which wasn't meeting the high expectations. The desert was the star of the meal and would say this was the overall only reason we would stop back in on another trip. The service was really slow and we had to ask for bread once the main course came to the table. Seemed like for the amount of space there was only 1 server and another that was helping bring out dishes and buss tables. read more

Basilio Inn has been a "Go-To" great location for USCG at Ft Wadsworth for years. Mauricio always great to work with for planning large groups, food is fantastic and wait staff professionals. Inside this historic location makes you feel very comfortable. read more

Cons: had to come to Staten Island Pros: fresh, delicious, flavorful food. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and amazing, from the bread to main meals. read more

Basilio Inn - Italian Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Been wanting to try this place for a while abd finally went today. Service is excellent and food is on point. Buratta/ Zuchinni app is insane and duck with fig was outstanding although a little small and over cooked it was still delicious. Wanna go back and try some other dishes. Owner Maurizio came to table and was very gracious. read more

Yes, it's good. It's nice and solid. Pork ossobuco was great. Service was a bit slow as it gets crowded. A fine, tried and true establishment. Nice people. read more

Food, service and the hospitality was great! A real gem! The host is very friendly with its customers

The food was amazing - very authentic and fresh Italian food. The workers were very nice and attentive. The restaurant itself is a classic old style Italian restaurant feel. Perfect! read more

The food served was incredible. Starting with the bread, to the pasta and the dessert to end it all. Everything was on point! Our waiter was also great and very attentive. read more

Basilio Inn - Italian Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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The best meal I've had in Staten Island so far (and I've spent this past month really making my way through its restaurants). To start off with, the restaurant has a nice, quiet, almost rustic charm to it. I was seated along the front of the building, nowhere near anyone else, which in the time of COVID was just how I liked it. This was actually my first time eating at a restaurant instead of just ordering take out since the pandemic began, and I gotta say, I'm pretty damn happy with my choice. Based on prior reviews, I was pretty set on going with either the pappardelle with goat cheese or the spaghetti with tomatoes and smoked mozzarella. Two separate staff members recommended the spaghetti so ended up ordering that one. Let me tell you, I'm normally not one for vegetarian dishes but this one was fantastic. Fresh, simple ingredients, incredible sauce-- I had pretty high expectations going in and this dish managed to exceed them. For dessert, decided to go with something I haven't tried before and ordered the millefoglie, which was delicate and went really well with my coffee. I saw some other reviews mentioned issues with getting their food in a timely manner-- mine came out in like 10 min? Would recommend going early (before 6) or making a reservation as seating is pretty limited. It's a shame I'm leaving SI tomorrow-- would have liked to come back to try the pappardelle. read more

Basilio Inn - Italian Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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This meal was just okay, but maybe my expectations were wrong. What I was expecting: old school, red sauce joint. Huge portions, crispy veal parm and chicken smothered in cheese and red sauce, side of spaghetti topped with more cheese and you guessed it- red sauce, large portions, free flowing wine. What we got: Small portions, no traditional red sauce dishes, no sides of pasta (just potato and cabbage, sort of weird) and poor service which resulted in a heavy lack of free flowing wine. We started off with a burrata appetizer. The burrata was extremely rich and full of flavor, but the portion was skimpy. For my main I ordered the house veal (veal basilo) which was advertised as being topped with prosciutto and mozzarella. The veal cutlets were small and thin and there was a very teeny amount of mozzarella. But, the biggest let down was the miniature piece of prosciutto that came on top of the meat. A side of pasta would have been nice and the plan potatoes and cabbage did not really compliment the meal. The star of the show was my fiance's pasta which came with a generous portion of homemade pasta and was topped with spinach, a tomato cream sauce and fresh mozzarella. I also tried some of my sister's pasta carbonera and this was delicious. So are there some things I would come back for? Yes. The homemade pasta is tasty and the interior is cute and cozy. This is the oldest restaurant on Staten Island and the space has some really nice charm and character. But, if I am going to go out for old school Italian food I'd really love to find a place with that will serve me a generous portion of a classic red sauce dish. It's weird to leave an Italian restaurant feeling a bit hungry. I also wish that the service was more attentive. We were able to order wine right when we sat down, but other then that did not have the chance to order again with a server until the end of the meal when it was too late. 2.5 stars, rounding up to 3. read more

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