We had our Anniversary dinner at Violette's tonight and everything was great. The place is warm…read moreand inviting. Our servers were attentive and helpful in choosing our appetizers (ricotta toast was our favorite). Our entrees were delicious - I had the crab cappelletti and he had the pork chop. We finished with scrumptious desserts - tiramisu and lavender cannoli. Afterwards we checked out the private rooms, including the Speakeasy, which would be great for a party. We're looking forward to our next visit!

On Sunday my Girls and I had our 5th annual Sister's brunch at Violette's and it was fantastic…read more The decor and ambiance is cozy and warm (or cool based on the time of year). There is the main dinning room, as well as three additional private rooms for different sized parties. Service was great, the hostess and our server Matt were so warm and professional, Matt answered all of our questions and gave excellent service. The food and cocktails were delicious. I had the Chicken and waffles, served hot and the chicken had a nice crunch, I also had to have the Sally's French toast with Unicorn sugar, yes, I said Unicorn sugar! My drink was coconut caramel latte from the adult iced coffees menu. So delicious. One friend had the shrimp and avocado toast, she said it was great, her cocktail was Pineapple Mango Mojito Mocktail. Another friend had the cherry peach waffle and the Drops of Jupiter, that cocktail had Galaxy dust! Yup galaxy dust. Check out the photos.

Very Chill Vibes…read more The coupe is one of the only places in Staten Island you can go to get real cocktails after hours. They have great mixologist that actually take pride in their work. I got a Sazerac with cognac, I usually get that but this time they didn't have Pierre Ferran for they only had Ansac. I personally don't care for Ansac so I believe it totally changed the taste of the drink. The bartender could tell. I didn't like it and he asked me about four times " Are you sure I change it? It doesn't matter." I'm like if you're gonna ask me that many times then let's change it. So I got a sidecar and that was fire.

I love this place. It feels like a secret place cause if you don't know it's there you might walk…read morepast it. The drinks are great and priced fairly. The bartender made a special drink for my friend since she was unsure of what she wanted so we told the bartender to make her something special. The ricotta and honey spread was fantastic I absolutely loved it. The staff was nice. The ambiance was beautiful and quiet but still lively with music in the background loud enough to hear but not overpowering. Very nice place. Almost want to gatekeep so it doesnt become too crowded but I really do think it's only fair to give them their flowers and a very nice review! 8/10 recommend.

Wonderful ambiance and outstanding food! Service was attentive and friendly. Their mussels and…read moreshort rib are amazing!

A very nice local restaurant! We noted our visit here and everything was very tasty. We came in on…read morea weeknight and were taken care of the owner who seems to take great pride in running his restaurant in both the front and back of house. The selection of food was vast enough to choose from and made it difficult to make a choice. Overall our food was good, but definitely pricey per tapa. The papas bravas and skirt steak were our favorites! I love calamari, but their dish wasn't too memorable. Although I will say I wasn't blown away by anything in particular , I would say xunta is worth stopping by to try something new.

All the food was amazing at L'Wren. The crispy calamari was delicious, the chicken wings were…read moregreat, and the drinks were really good too. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and they also have a lounge area in the back, which is a nice touch. Definitely a great spot for a casual bite, drinks, and a good time with friends. I would come back again. The waiter/owner always pleasant.

L'wren is a tru hidden gem. The decor is right up anyone's alley if you're looking for a happy…read morehour, a night out with friends in the back lounge, or date night. Happy hour every day until 7 pm - with multiple drink and food items priced at $8. the decor is dark and sexy, full of velvets and nice artwork. id come back for the secret lounge in the back. the bathroom is clean and nicely decorated too. When we got here, I guess everyone else had the same idea because it filled up. the service slowed down after we placed our order, but there was only 1 server working the bar. the $8 happy hour espresso martini hit the SPOT and was refreshing too. they have a few craft beer choices on menu too. The Gambas is a must get. i think i counted 6 plump perfectly seasoned grilled shimp on a bed of sauce and toasted crustini. Grab the mac n cheese bites! my date loved them (they can come with sausage or without). i sampled the mac sauce on top and thought it was pretty good. the 5 wings on happy hour were messy, but delicious. i tasted the honey but not the chipotle. it might need a hint of more heat if they wanna call it chpotle. would come back in a heartbeat.

We used to frequent the KoP location and were sad when it closed. So, we were so happy to stumble…read moreupon it during a day trip to Princeton. We went for lunch and it was really good. The biscuits with honey/cinnamon butter are death-row meal worthy. Insanely good. Hubby had an Italian style panini served with homemade chips. I had the smoked salmon toast- artfully presented and delicious. Our server was sweet and the manager stopped by to check in. Headed back to Princeton in a few months for a girls weekend and definitely making dinner plans here.

Such an amazing spot for small plates and vibrant flavors! Mistral completely won me over with…read moretheir exquisite Tapas menu. The pan seared fish was crispy, tender, and beautifully seasoned, and sharing the unique small plates made the meal so interactive and fun. I loved watching the chefs work in the warm open kitchen. Sweet service throughout. I will definitely be back!

Amazingly delicious. Real tapas. Excellent wine selection. Indoor and seasonal outdoor tables…read more Not too loud so great for couples, business and relaxing. My favourite is the eggplant tapas You won't find this delicacy anywhere else except Spain.

Another good experience at Albarino! Our party of 2 came in a few minutes late and were immediately…read moreseated however; we waited about 15-20 minutes until someone came over to take our order. It was Friday late afternoon and overall, fairly empty. We started with a sangria flight, which can be shared. I gotta say their seasonal sangria, the watermelon, was the best of the three! We chose Tuna Crudo and Shishito Peppers as our apps. The Tuna Crudo was just ok, but we throughly enjoyed the shishito peppers! We also split the Pollo Pizza which was perfectly crispy and cheesy. All in all, good food and fairly priced. We'll be back again soon and looking forward to trying some of their other tapas

We really enjoyed this restaurant! It's small but decorated well and they create good separation…read morebetween the tables. I also always enjoy a good booth. The service is good. Our waitress was responsive to whatever we needed. The prices are a little high for the portion size, but the food is great quality. My vinho verde was a nice size pour. My husband loved the Iberian ham here. We both had the garlic shrimp which were very well flavored but unfortunately didn't have even one garlic clove, which was disappointing and there were only 6 shrimp. The olive oil they were in was great though and we dipped our food into it and they were perfectly cooked. The paella is supposed to be for 2-4 people which I can see if you have more tapas but we finished it off. It came with a healthy amount of shrimp, grilled calamari and chorizo and was perfectly seasoned. We also appreciated how the rice was a bit crispy and not mushy. The table next to ours ordered what appeared to be a very good looking fruit cobbler of some kind but we were too stuffed for dessert. They also have a weekday happy hour before 6pm that looks good with deals on booze. Really enjoyed this spot! Conveniently located in the middle of garden city with ample free parking.

I ate here for dinner with my family for my brother's birthday. The restaurant is small and mostly…read moreis taken up by a long bar. They were able to seat us at a table and there were 8 of us. The restaurant is tapas style so a lot of small plates. I thought the presentation of the food was very well done. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended great dishes. We ordered shrimp, steak on the bone, bone marrow, potatoes, polenta, broccolini, shishieto peppers, and paella for dinner to share. We all enjoyed our food. For desserts we got the lemon and blueberry pudding, was delicious. I loved the bread pudding. My grandfather enjoyed his Nutella chocolate.

a great neighborhood restaurant in the basement of the Made hotel. staff are so welcoming and…read morefriendly and the food is delicious. croquettes, squid ink pasta, wagyu paella all great picks.

A Bright Spot in the Heart of NYC…read more After a long work day in New York City, discovering Debajo was exactly what I needed. The dusky, inviting atmosphere, chill music, and intimate vibe immediately made it feel like a little escape from the energy of the bustling NYC nightlife. And then there was Bernadette, my server, who deserves a special shout-out. She was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely brightened my day. Sometimes excellent service is more than simply getting the order right, it's a little bit of encouragement and warmth someone can bring with their authenticity. The food was fantastic. The Patatas Bravas arrived piping hot with an irresistibly crispy exterior. The smoky paprika was bursting with flavor and brought just the right amount of spicy heat, while the creamy garlic aioli rounded everything out beautifully. The Jamón Ibérico Croquetas were another highlight: crispy panko breading encasing a creamy, savory ham interior. The black garlic aioli added another layer of flavor, while the candied lemon peel gave the dish a wonderful burst of freshness. The Pineapple-A-Go-Go, was bright, refreshing, and perfect for keeping my palate fresh between bites. There's something special about a restaurant that gets the food, atmosphere, and hospitality right--and Debajo checks all these boxes. Great food, chill vibes, a beautiful atmosphere, and exceptional service. And Bernadette, thank you again for being such an encouragement and for turning the end of a very long work day into something genuinely enjoyable. You made my evening!

Went back to Gurume, this time later at night after seeing a show so the restaurant was less…read morecrowded but still lively. Had the Soy Garlic Chicken Wings and the Mushroom Harvest Bowl - both were great and what we come back for. Terrific staff, warm welcome from the host and our server Mario was friendly and helpful. Great also to catch up with Arianna who we know from past visits.

Very vibey Korean tapas style bar with a big range of tasty dishes…read more We had a small wait to get in for our reservation, but it was very busy when we arrived. It got quieter a bit later in the evening (on a Saturday which was surprising. We tried a large range of dishes, and most were tapas size except the ramen which was a large portion, great value, and a good way to end the savoury portion of the meal. The desserts were both worth trying, especially the bread pudding.

My wife and I ate here before a concert at Met Life. We decided not to order meals and instead just…read moreshare a bunch of their Tapas/Sharables. I'll be honest and say I was pleasantly surprised at how good it all was. I don't have anything bad to say about any of it. My drinks were also very good. The ambiance was lovely, with a nice but sophisticated Italian wine garden feel. Our server was very nice and attentive. When they were out of something my wife ordered she replaced it with an alternative for free which was very nice. I also wanted to state that I was pleasantly surprised at the final price when I received the check. For the amount of food and drink we ordered. It was relatively a good deal. I was expecting higher. While this was my first visit to this area and I don't know when we'll be back, I will definitely come back here if we find ourselves close by.

Went to Sputino for a wedding party. It was awesome I started off at the bar with an espresso…read moremartini and then went to dinner, we ordered a variety of options from meatballs with ricotta to muscles, a cheese prosciutto board, and calamari. For dinner we ordered chicken parmigiana and chicken franchisee both dishes came with pasta. The decor was elegant and very beautifully put together. We had the private room in the back. The waiter was excellent and everything came out very quickly.