This place is fantastic if you are willing to pay. Food and service were top notch, everything we…read moretried was great. The only negative was the high prices for Staten Island, but for good Italian and pizza, I think it was worth the trip

4.7/5 Seppe Spritz 5/5 Polenta Fries…read more 4/5 Seppe Wings The undercarriage game is on the weaker side here, very floppy, especially with the pies that had toppings. 4.5/5 House Red Pie 4/5 Pepperoni/Hot Honey/Jalapeno

I can see the charm and why many love Taverna Pizza. Friendly atmosphere, great service and…read moredelicious menu items. Each and every single thing that we ordered was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The service was polite, pleasant and accommodating. I can't praise Taverna Pizza enough.

Pretty good pizza. Wasn't the best in NYC but definitely good. The service was very kindread more

Staff was very friendly and suggested the most ordered slices so I took their suggestion. Their…read morepizza is really good, the crust has a nice buttery taste to it. There is one restroom for everyone. One side is for customers to dine in and the other side appears to be for pick up and delivery. If you are seeking ambiance, this would not be your spot. They aren't located in the greatest neighborhood, and some of the patrons looked to be induced on "something" Other than that we enjoyed our food. The tables for dine in are large so you don't feel crammed if you are sitting with four people while eating. The annoying part was the table we sat at, it teetered back and forth so I would occasionally put my foot on the base to keep it still while my husband did the same on the other side. I would definitely stop in here again if I'm in the area and wanting something quick.

The food is great. Their Chicken soup is delicious. I been order from Bari's for many years. The…read moreyoung lady that answers the phone is always on point and very nice. All the delivery ppl are nice responsible. It's been a while since I dined in. But anytime you walk in. It's spotless!!

I go here a lot just because it's close to home…read more Cheese: decent, and it's $8 for a pie. Easy. Sausage: I really loathe their sausage. It's like a cheese steak slice. Pepperoni: Same. Buffalo chicken: it's pretty good. Broccoli: fresh. By the slice: reliably delicious. I have not tried anything besides pizza here. Sometimes people answer the phone who barely understand you and cover your whole order in ranch, bleach. Sometimes it's just fine. Depends on the day. Everything about this place is wildly inconsistent. Could be really good! Could be so bad I don't finish it.

We came here to get some dinner before going home. We got an XL cheese pizza and chicken roll. The…read morearea itself was very sketchy. The store was small and there was quite a few people just hanging out and one guy looked he was on something...struggling to stay awake and his head kept hitting the table. He didn't even know where he was and most of the people weren't even eating or waiting for food. No one had masks on including the people making and taking the orders. When I went all the delivery guys were bunched up with no masks and hovering over the food. This place had way too many people in a tight spot. I was also a witness to a riff-raff person offering sexual favors in exchange for a slice. I was so confused. Another person even said, "WTF did I just witness??" Even though I placed an order 30 minutes before arriving, I still had to 15 more additional minutes. The pizza was hot but, it looked a lot better than it tasted. The cheese had a buttery-cheap taste and the sauce had barely any flavor. The crust was hard and I threw mines away. This reminds me of the dollar slice places and had the same quality. The chicken roll was cold and tasted old. It had no flavor and the meat was soggy. The sauce that they included was delicious though. I wished they used that on the pizza or they added more sauce. The prices are not bad and affordable but, the quality and environment is lacking.

Wow I had my office party here and the food was generous and delicious. I had the avocado salad and…read moremy friend had the California salad with crabmeat. Amazing food highly recommend

Took a quick trip to Staten Island to give a visiting friend the ferry experience, and we stopped…read moreby this Italian restaurant for lunch. The interior was comfy with a classic old school feel. I ordered the Pan Seared Salmon, which was served with potatoes and broccoli, along with a squiggle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This came with a choice, and I went with French Fries, even though had I known the dish was already coming with potatoes, I would have gone with the Pasta. The Salmon was oh so tender, flaky, and slightly crispy. Potatoes and broccoli were both fresh, well seasoned, with a bit of a crunch. Olive oil and vinegar added to the deliciousness of the dish. Steak Fries were addicting, and full of pure potato taste. Service was solid. Our waiter was welcoming and made sure we were taken care of though out our meal. Prices were decent. Since I'm not in the area often, I probably won't return.

The food is so delicious and they added more stuff. The service is so amazing now they have Sara…read moreand the owners brother Anthony quite a character and so funny. Don't know if anyone knows Tony's was sold and the new owner is Sal! So if you have not been in please go introduce yourself a really nice Guy! There is music and there is life now which is so better Relaxing and so down to earth! So don't miss this Gem! Give it a try!

The "Brick Oven" or Just a Fire Hazard? A Tony's Tragedy…read more When a New Yorker craves NYC-style pizza, the expectations are higher than the Empire State Building. Unfortunately, my first visit to "Tony's Brick Oven" with my sister was less of a culinary dream and more of a charred nightmare. I was in the mood for a masterpiece; instead, I got a math lesson in how many things can go wrong at once. The bad taste started before we even saw a menu. The person who greeted us was remarkably rude, offering each of us snickering, condescending comments. We were unhappy from the get-go, and in hindsight, that was the warning shot. But because I had a singular, non-negotiable mission for pizza, we stayed. That was my first mistake. I started with an extra cheese pizza, but it arrived with a crust and bottom so burnt it could have doubled as charcoal for a summer BBQ. Then came the 'Margherita' slice--a term usually implying fresh mozzarella and basil. What did I find instead? A single, solitary slice of regular mozzarella cheese thrown on top like an afterthought. Like, really? As a self-proclaimed 'garlicky kind of girl' who enjoys eating garlic straight from the clove, I had high hopes for the garlic knots. Sadly, they weren't just burnt; they were hard enough to be classified as construction materials. To add insult to injury, they were completely devoid of actual garlic flavor. For someone who lives for that pungent, zesty kick, it was a heartbreak in dough form. The 'service' at the end was the cherry on top of this overcooked sundae. When it came time to pay, I handed over the cash, and the guy stood there with an expectant look, clearly waiting for a tip. Considering I was basically paying for the privilege of eating carbon, he got lucky I paid at all, let alone in cash. Tipping 15-20% is standard for satisfactory service, but for a meal this inedible, a tip was the last thing on the menu. This was one meal that definitely didn't earn its keep. Tony might have the brick oven, but someone needs to tell them that 'charred' and 'incinerated' are not the same thing.

The food was great, but I'm giving 5 stars because of our server, Terry. This was my first time at…read morePastavino, and I already had good expectations based on other reviews, but the service was so on point. Terry was one of the kindest and most patient waitresses we've had. She took the time to give recommendations especially for the kids, kept checking in throughout our meal, and made sure we always had what we needed. I know some people might say, "Well, that's their job," but you can tell when someone really puts their heart into it and truly wants to make sure you have a great experience. We also had someone joining us later, and she never made us feel rushed or inconvenienced. She stayed patient, continued checking in, and was genuinely kind the entire time. The food was very good. I had pasta with clams and it was delicious. Our drinks and apps were delicious as well but great service can completely change an experience, and Terry really stood out and made our visit enjoyable. I'll be back for sure!!!!

My fiancé and I made a reservation. Upon arrival, we were greeted with smiles at the doorway. We…read morewere then led to an area against the wall where every other diner was. I wish we had been sat in an area showing off more of the restaurant and its decor. The service was ok. It wasn't anything memorable. However, the owner (?) came over to us a few times to ask how everything was. We ordered a couple of cocktails. They were pretty pricey, coming out to ~$20 per drink. The branzino was delicious. It was everything I hoped for in a bite - buttery, soft, with some crunch and nuttiness from the hazelnuts. It all blended together very well. My fiancé ordered the maiale. His order was also very good and he enjoyed it.

After watching the 2025 comedy-drama film, Nonnas, on Netflix, I definitely wanted to visit Enoteca…read moreMaria now known as the Nonnas of the World Community in Staten Island, New York. On Sunday, October 18, 2026, I would be driving back to NY from Maryland and would pass through Staten Island so I checked earlier in the week if there were any reservations available. Each seating lasts 2 hours starting at 12:30pm through 7:30pm. I joined the waitlist for 12:30pm and I would receive a notification via text and/or email linking back to the reservation page to try to book a reservation once more on a first come first serve basis if there is a cancellation. Since I didn't get any notifications on Saturday, I decided to check the reservation website and saw that reservations for 2:30pm were available and I secured it. At the time I made the reservation, my credit charge was charged $87 per person, which includes a three-course meal, tax and tip. On the day of the reservation, I arrived to Nonnas of the World Community about 10 minutes before our reservation and found street parking. I went into the intimate 35-seat room and provided my name and was told to go back outside and wait a few minutes. At 2:30pm, we were seated and Nonna Rosa came to our table and greeted us. I immediately felt so warm and welcomed. Also, we made acquaintances with our table neighbors. Our server came and explained the menu. The menu consists of specialities from today's Nonna's and additional items on the house menu. Our reservation includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Any wine, beer, coffee, and additional items can be ordered as well and paid with cash or Venmo. Nonna Sabbia from Italy was featured today with an appetizer: Panzanella Salad and two entrees and Nonna Yumi from Japan had an entree: Eggplant Dengaku and was in charge of desserts. Our orders for appetizer, entree, and dessert were taken all at once by our server. I ordered the Burrata, Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa, and Basque cheesecake. My husband ordered the Panzanella Salad, Spezzatino di Manzo, and Nutella Cheesecake. Food came out fairly quickly. A plate of focaccia and salad came out first. The focaccia was very soft and tasty. Then, the appetizers came out and it was very refreshing. I've had burrata a few times, but this was probably the freshest and best burrata I had. Then, Nonna Sabbia brought out our entrees and explained the ingredients. I really enjoyed the Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa; the pasta, sausage, and broccoli rabe was delicious. My husband's Spezzatino di Manzo was not as stewy as he hoped and some parts of his meal were uneven temperatures, but the beef was tender. The Basque cheesecake was smooth and creamy. The portions were a great size. Nonna Rosa and our server came by a few times to check on how we were doing and were both very friendly. I had a wonderful and memorable dining experience at Nonnas of the World Community. I loved the story, the mission, and the whole environment.

After seeing the movie Nonnas on Netflix I knew I had to make my way to the real restaurant…read moredepicted in the movie, Enoteca Maria (aka Nonnas of the World). I scheduled time for the trip from Philly to Staten Island NY and made the reservation for lunch. You must pay for the prix fixe meal in advance when making the reservation. Lunch starts at 12:30 and they literally make you wait outside until exactly 12:30. Enoteca Maria is a small restaurant, with lots of superhero action figures scattered about. Lunch lasts for 2 hours, and you get to choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a limited menu. The meal starts off with a bread service. The bread was just OK. For my appetizer I had the meatballs. They were the delicious juicy meatballs you would expect from a nonna. My girlfriend has a cheese and tomato appetizer that she liked as well. We both could not resist that meat lasagna entree. It's huge! It's enough for two meals. After the first forkful I was in love. The best lasagna I've tasted. The noodles were so light, with the perfect ratios of noodles, cheese, sauce and meat. My only small complaint is that I wanted more meat. I ended up with some meatless bites. But the bites with the meat... Wow... I was so happy I was going to have plenty to take home for the next day. For dessert I had the carrot cake. After such a heavy entree I was glad the cake was a small piece. The cake was moist and provided a nice sweet ending to the meal. Enoteca Maria did not disappoint. If you've seen the movie and have been curious about what the real restaurant is like, make a reservation and find out for yourself. I think you will be happy with that decision. Check out my YouTube channel Roaming Rails to see my Amtrak trip from Philly to NYC on the high speed NextGen Acela train. https://youtu.be/Y1577lFs5QY?si=A_N7trBDDZRIRJUQ

Amazing food. Great service. Beautiful decorated. Great for private parties and groups.read more

I have to start by saying that the food was absolutely incredible! The baked clams were, without a…read moredoubt, the best I have ever had. Unfortunately, the service left a great deal to be desired. We noticed that several people who arrived after us, apparently regular customers, received considerably more attention from the staff. Meanwhile, we struggled just to get the prix fixe menu, which was never offered to us until we specifically requested it. To make matters worse, customers who arrived well after us were served their meals around the same time we were. The service was so slow that I eventually had to remind our waiter that we had a show to attend. As a result, we had to take our tiny desserts to go and didn't even have time to enjoy a cup of coffee. The atmosphere was also quite loud, which took away from the overall dining experience. My impression was that if you're a regular, you're treated exceptionally well. If you're not, you're pretty much on your own. What makes this experience particularly disappointing is that the food was truly outstanding. I would have loved to leave a glowing review, but excellent food should be accompanied by attentive and consistent service, regardless of whether someone is a first-time visitor or a longtime customer. Such a shame, because the kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. I just wish the service had lived up to the food.

I avoided this place after a scandal a couple of years ago but decided to finally give it a try…read moretoday. It's pretty affordable to my surprise because of the prices in the city. The staff was friendly. The place is spacious. The food is alright. I tried the BBQ pizza, sausage rolll and Danny's pizza. The food wasn't anything extraordinary. It was all surface flavors as if the sauces didn't marinate the meat enough. I'd still give this place a try I guess. I also had two sodas. Total was about ~$16

We work next door so pronto pizza is the easiest option for lunch. Their personal sized pizzas are…read morethe perfect size for a healthy sized individual. They do not take Apple Pay so make sure you have your wallet. The restaurant is spotless. You can see the cleanliness as soon as you walk through the door.