It's been too long since we last visited. Happy to see that they had a full house, understandably so. Service was on point as were the cocktails. My wife loved her Butternut Squash soup (served with crispy bacon) and I loved the long hots. Dinner was as enjoyable. I haven't had a Chilean Sea Bass as well done as here (oreganata style on top of spinach and mashed potatoes with capers). My wife's pappardelle with a creamy mushroom sauce was exceptional. Dessert and coffee were excellent. On an island with so many Italian restaurants, if you haven't visited here you are missing something special. read more

made a reservation for two on 12/31. We showed up and there was no one to seat us at our table, just one person behind the bar. We sat ourselves and then 15 minutes later we received our waters. bread came out at around the 20 minute mark. We didn't put in our drink and food orders until being there for about 30 minutes. Put our order in, server doesn't write anything down, but that's alright seen plenty of servers work that way. Appetizer comes out 25 minutes later, and the calamari was pretty good. So now we have Been here more than an hour, which is alright I guess but longer then usual from my experiences before reconfiguring a main dish. Then after the the appetizer gets taken away we then wait another 30 minutes for our main dish. We start getting antsy and hungry and the server comes up and tells me the food should be out soon. Great! Wait another 10 minutes and server comes back and asks me what I ordered and my date. I respond and tell him shouldn't you know that? At this point he goes back and asks my date after she is coming back from bathroom what she ordered and now they have our order and hour and a half later. Server comes back and I ask him how much longer until we get our food, to which he says the tickets got lost in the kitchen and should be another 10 minutes. We wait another 10 minutes and nothing, ask server again and couldn't tell us when food will be ready. Will not be recommending this restaurant or returning. What a shame. read more

We were a party of 5 on a Saturday night. First the negatives: small very loud place that has a small utility bar (not to sit at). Our table was extremely wobbly and we heard the server say that all the tables were like that! Service was a bit slow (but friendly) at first. After we were there for more than 15 minutes I took my tables drink orders and went to the bar to order the drinks since the servers were too busy. The service did get better as the night went on. Now the positives: the food was excellent. I had veal "Marco Polo". It came topped with a slightly sweet brown sauce over prosciutto, mushrooms and mozzarella. It may have been the best veal dish I ever had. Shorts ribs, crab stuffed filet of soul, veal parm and pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe rounded out the tables entrees. Everyone enjoyed their dish. Apps including baked clams, mussels in white sauce and fried calamari were all enjoyed by the table. The lack of ambiance and somewhat spotty service is made up for by the food. A solid place. 5 stars if they spruce it up and add an employee or two! read more

When my husband said he booked us a place to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary all by himself by simply asking Google what the best Italian restaurant in all of Staten Island, I was pretty impressed, shocked and slightly suspicious all at the same time. The pictures looked delicious enough to lick my phone, and the menu had all the great staples you'd want in a celebratory dinner. I was pleased and excited for our dinner. We made early reservations (5PM) this past Saturday, and got to have a comfy, sun-drenched seat by the window over looking their outdoor seating patio that probably gets mobbed come the summer months. We started with a prosecco for me and hubby got a rum and coke. When Dan our waiter brought out caponatina with onion and lightly sauced foccacia bread, I knew we were in for a real treat. We fought over the bread and I was awed by how great the eggplant dish tasted. So far, so damn good. Their specials of the night were one more tempting than the next, but I ended up with the funghi pappardelle pasta while my husband can't give up his penne alla vodka with grilled chicken on top. I too was tempted to switch last minute to the veal marasala, but my fat cells were called to the carbs. We wanted the baked clams to start (8 shells) and it was the best decision we made to start off the night. These were the BEST baked clams I've had in a REALLY long time. Hubby was sopping up the lemon and breadcrumb sauce like he was heading for the electric chair. I knew better that I had to pace myself. If my husband's vodka dish was a 10/10, mine was a 12/10; no far exaggeration. Pasta cooked to al dente and the notion the pasta wasn't drowning in the sauce was a tall-tale sign, they were confident in their freshly made pasta and their sauce. On my first bite, I already had texted 3 people that I was dragging them here to try this place. The vibe was classic, but not stuffy, and very clean and inviting. Upscale Manhattan-feeling without burning a hole in your wallet. Dan was so wonderful and checked on us throughout our meal and even gave us Italian cheesecake to share on the house to end our meal with a literal cherry on top. We both felt super special and catered to. The finest in Italian comfort food. We'll be back several times before the year's over. read more

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Food was extremely salty and expensive 28 for chicken parm with penne macaroni No lunch menu we were there at 1 oclock We were given regular menu no one was in restaurant my friend asked for lunch menu waiter said scallops and something else. I know there is a lunch menu but we never received it.Not like previous restaurant that was there with previous owners. Sorry we won't be back. Nicely decorated please educate your waiter to give lunch menu when people come into restaurant read more

Actually, went here for my first time with my wife and another couple service was amazing our appetizers as well as our dinners. were all delicious. Truly very tasty. I love the vibe of the restaurant. It was very cozy and I would highly recommend this to anyone and I will definitely be returning. read more

Great pizza, and the entrée's looked great that I saw on other tables. Place is spotless and the staff couldn't be nicer. I wish they were part of Uber Eats so I could get their food delivered. Three stars instead of five, because we went there a few times, and there was no where to sit, and they wouldn't serve pizza in the restaurant part unless you got a whole pie. Wasted trip on a few occasions read more

Words cannot describe how delicious the food is. Last night would have been my family's second time dining at this gem. From start to finish, the staff made us feel welcome and eager to make us have a wonderful evening. My picky eaters finished their plate of food, and bonus points for having my husband's favorite whiskey. Some favorite appetizers that I can recommend are the Octopus, Mussels, Burrata (a special), Crab Cakes (a special), and the Scallops ( a special). Some recommendations for entrees are my favorite, the Funghi, the Ragu pasta dish, the Chicken Capricciosa, the Filet of Sole, the Pork Chop, and the Short Rib. The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy. It tops all the Italian restaurants I have tried by far, anywhere. read more

Osteria By Primo - Short Rib Entree - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

The place is small and gorgeous. Dan was our waiter and his service was exceptional. My friend had chicken francaise and I ordered the stuffed filet of sole but with scampi sauce instead of lemon butter caper sauce. WOW SO DELICIOUS!! We each had a glass of white wine and the pour was quite generous. Small menu and next time I'm coming back for the short rib!! read more

Osteria By Primo - Stuffed filet of sole scampi - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Stopped by on a quiet Tuesday evening, virtually had the place to ourselves. Ambiance was nice, but music was a touch loud. Service was prompt and polite. We ordered: -Calamari -Cesar salad -Ragu -Sole All the food was good, but the sole was absolutely delicious, far above the rest. I wished I lived here so I could eat it all the time. The house Cabernet was also surprisingly delicious. read more

Osteria By Primo - Sole, Ragu, Cabernet - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Absolutely the best! All the way around a great place! Good excellent, service great atmosphere Friendly! read more

WOW! This was our first time and will not be our last. The owner, Dan, was incredibly kind and accommodating as we hosted a repass today. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff was welcoming and attentive. I am so grateful we found this wonderful restaurant and can't wait to come back. Thank you! read more

This place was absolutely amazing!! From start to finish the service was super attentive and personable which made me feel at home. The food truly blew me away !! The pasta was sooo fresh and packed a lot of flavor I basically licked the bowl clean !!! Not to mention the octopus was sooooo tender it melted in my mouth. To make a great night even better their selection of liquor and wines was extensive and truly top tier it shows how much love and thought they put into their menu. We absolutely will be coming back to eat again and again we highly recommend it. read more

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I want to give a 5 star review to this establishment. Their food is excellent and service is second to none. Ask for Dan when you go. He is a star and will make you want to come back for both his service and the food. I am owner of Superior chocolates and have been on Staten Island for 114 years with our family business. I don't go out of my way to write reviews to often but this place deserves special mention. Even the little things are good.... like the olives in the martini's for example. It's easy to cheap out on small things but they don't. It's small and has good ambience and you seldom have to fight the crowds to get a table. It may not be that way for long! Mike Katsoris read more

Dan is the man. Truly a great experience. Service GREAT, Food GREAT, Hospitality GREAT!! Cheers to this place read more

Love love this place. The food was very fresh Service was very good and the ambiance was so cozy and warm.

The entire experience was amazing! We had a birthday party here for myself and my mom with a prefixe menu that my mom and Dan made. Literally EVERY SINGLE FOOD ITEM was out of this world. The mushroom pizza, filet oreganata, and eggplant rollitini were the absolute winners but literally every item including salads, calamari, fried zucchini, chicken parm/francese, flank steak and the pizzas were all to die for. The service and hospitality were great and made you feel like you were having a meal at home, every request was taken care of asap. Dan even offered to pick up a can of Pepsi for my Pepsi loving grandma since they serve coke products. Overall amazing and I'm so glad to have this addition in Staten Island. I'll be going all the time. Recommended 100% read more

You want to eat good? Come here and enjoy. Great service all the way around. You won't be disappointed.

This restaurant has the best food in Staten Island. We recommend to try the Mushroom pizza and carbonara. The staff were amazing, take pride in their jobs and see every task they do as important. I would definitely come back here. The food was worth of paying for. You should checked them out. You won't regret it read more

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Went here for Father's Day. Delicious food, excellent service and great ambiance. Will be returning. We were a party of 5 and everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

I had high expectations after reading the reviews and was excited to try this restaurant. WORST SERVICE EVER! It took atleast 15 minutes before our server approached us to ask about drinks, and then another 10 minutes went by before we even received menus--only after we requested them. As far as the food..... we ordered the calamari, which was rubbery. Our entrées--chicken marsala, shrimp scampi, and a pork chop-- that come with a weird medley of vegetables and a few pieces of potatoes, were average and small in portions. We didn't order dessert because we didn't want to risk being there another hour waiting for it. The biggest disappointment, though, was the service. In the hour and a half we were there, our server never once checked in to see if we needed anything--no water refill, no offer for another round of drinks, absolutely nothing. THIS IS A SMALL PLACE. With only 8 of the 11 tables occupied, it was baffling how inattentive the service was. With such poor service and mediocre food, I honestly don't understand the rave reviews. Definitely not worth the time or money. read more

Had dinner last night with a few friends. Dan, our server and host made the entire experience and absolute pleasure. The Chef came out to greet us as well and put together some of their new seasonal items for us to try. Everything was amazing, honesty I can not say enough of how great we were treated and how delicious the food was. The place itself has a modern flair and is very welcoming. Playlist was a hit with our group as well. Wish I had tried it sooner, will definitely be going back. read more

What an amazing place! Dan is absolutely WONDERFUL, and the food was so so delicious! I can't wait to come back. Thank you for such a wonderful night!! read more

The food and service was out of this world! The decor was equally great. I'm looking forward to my next visit. Dan is the man to see, extremely knowledgeable about his food and drinks ! read more

Excellent restaurant. Service was outstanding, food was great and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Great place, food is delicious. Service is wonderful, Highly recommend. Tasted many dishes and all are so good. Best baked clams I've ever had! read more

My husband and I recently ate here. The food was amazing, the service was impeccable. The only reason for the 4 stars was the T.V.s. The restaurant was cozy, and dimly lit, perfect for a date night. However, the 3 televisions were a distraction for me. I'm not saying they need to go, maybe they use them for some reason, I didn't ask. This doesn't seem like a sports bar, but maybe they host events that need them. My suggestion is when there isn't something on that people aren't actually going there to watch they should consider turning them off or putting up scenery photos to scroll every few minutes. If I wanted to watch the news while I was eating dinner I can eat at home. Aside from the televisions I highly recommend giving this place a chance. Looking forward to trying the pizza place too, it's on my way home from work. read more

Amazing restaurant!! The food, the drinks, the decor, and the staff were exceptional. Dan was the best! He cares very much about his customers and giving them the best service/experience! My family and I will definitely be back again! 10/10 would recommend. read more