On Sunday my Girls and I had our 5th annual Sister's brunch at Violette's and it was fantastic. 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. read more

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We had our Anniversary dinner at Violette's tonight and everything was great. The place is warm and 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! read more

Went with friends for an appetizer dinner and dessert. Place was very pretty, service is really good. I do think everything is slightly overpriced for what you're getting, but I would give it another chance. read more

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Chose this restaurant late spring with the idea to celebrate our anniversary, perhaps my expectations were too high, the place was almost empty 2 tables, no vibe, no ambiance besides there was a guy by the front entrance working on the sound system, visibly high on a ladder and for the first 30 minutes it was disruptive with blast of music while he tested the volumes, no one seem to be in charge except notice a young couple sitting in a corner and the young guy wearing a pink apron, if he was managing the kitchen or dining area I noticed he never got up from the table, the food was not I what I was expecting flavors were more Asian than Italian, bad misconception! Wanted to share my thoughts with you the day after but since there was no response that confirm all I needed to know about this restaurant. M Ag read more

My wife and I always come here on Wednesdays after 12, Matt is our waiter and he always recommends different appetizers for us to eat and he's always on point 100% . read more

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I can't say enough how impressed I was at the food I had for dinner at Violette's! The Calamari was delicious and accompanied but sweet and hot peppers. I had the best Chilean Seabass of my life as an entree. It not only looked beautiful it tasted like heaven! We had passion fruit sorbet as a sweet treat and I did not want to leave!! 10/10 read more

Came here for brunch with my friend and everything was great. All the staff were very nice, the service was great. The spot is cute and cozy. Love the vibe. There are good amount of choices and interesting options on the menu. We went with the patata bravas, chorizo & gruyere grilled cheese, and the French onion omelette. For dessert we had the cookie butter tiramisu. Everything tasted so good! The only thing is that I wished the portions were a tad bit bigger. But that's cause we are big eaters. read more

Violette’s - Chorizo & gruyere grilled cheese, French onion omelette, patata bravas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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We made a reservation for dinner and were seated immediately when we arrived. Our server was so nice and attentive throughout the entire meal. I tried two new drinks, a margarita and a leeche drink and both were strong but delicious. For my main meal I got the lobster cavatelli and it was incredible. There was a good about of lobster, and the flavor was delicious. My experience was so nice, that I can't wait to go back. read more

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My daughter had her engagement party there with family. Was a nice atmosphere. Service was excellent. Food and drinks were exceptional. Worthy of another visit. read more

Violette’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Very expensive and if you order any eggs or omelets, be prepared to pay for any style of toast for an extra charge! Really ridiculous especially because the price of the eggs are very expensive to begin with! Come on!!!! read more

Food, Service, and Ambiance all wonderful. There was a little bit of an odd smell as soon as we came downstairs but chalked it up to being in a cellar. No bad smells in dining/bar area. Wait staff were friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. For our appetizers, the meatballs and chicken pot pie empanadas were both delicious. Inside the empanadas could've been a little saucier but shell was crispy, light and the whole thing was very tasty. Violette's meatballs were excellent. For mains, we got lobster/shrimp risotto and the short ribs. Both were very tasty as well. Dessert was crème brûlée and I had a decaf coconut-caramel cappuccino. All yummy. Little pricey for people who don't drink alcohol (Total $225 for two people) but still was a pleasant experience. Definitely recommend. read more

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We had a family dinner at Violette's Cellar for my mother's birthday, and overall it was a great experience. The vibes and decor were really nice - warm, inviting, and perfect for a celebratory dinner. Our server was excellent. He knew the menu well, answered all of our questions confidently, and was super accommodating, especially with my two baby nieces. He brought out crayons and printed coloring sheets to help keep them busy, which we really appreciated. The food was pretty good overall. Most of us really enjoyed our meals. The only dish that fell a little short was the shrimp and crab taglioni - it was surprisingly underwhelming in flavor compared to everything else. That said, it didn't take away from the night. All in all, great service, great setting, and a pleasant dining experience. read more

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I was there for a party, so my comments are based on a preset menu. For the most part, the food was good. Service was excellent as the wait staff were efficient and eager to please however they could. My one gripe, and it is a common one in Italian restaurants (I myself am Italian) is that they do not cook pasta properly with enough water. My penne pasta was stuck together and I had to seperate most pieces with a fork before I could eat it. This is something restaurant management should, but seldom does, pay attention to in the kitchen. An easy problem to fix. read more

"A Masterclass in Administrative Deception" BEWARE: Check your receipts with a magnifying glass. This establishment has a troubling habit of sneaking unauthorized charges onto the bill. When confronted, management deploys a well-rehearsed routine of excuses, promising a swift adjustment that never comes. Instead, they repeatedly request 'more time' to process the refund, clearly hoping the patron will simply grow tired of chasing them. After spending several hundred dollars here, encountering such brazen dishonesty wasn't just disappointing--it was shocking for an establishment of this supposed caliber. read more

Just revisited yesterday with my wife and adult kids. The food was great as always. Matt was our server once again and provided friendly customer service. The ambiance was busy yet comfortable when we arrived at 1pm read more

Violette’s - French Onion Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

went for Sunday brunch and loved it so much! Definitely returning again! Waitress, bartender, waitstaff, everyone was really nice and helpful. Food was decent but their drinks was perfect!!! It's dimly lit gives it a bit more intimacy with your party. read more

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The annual Cocktails for Cancer Fundraiser at Violette's Cellar was a spectacular success. Peter Botros has again provided an excellent night out in a beautiful venue, great music, cocktail tasting and contest and a delicious buffet, all to raise money for cancer research at Northwell Health, Staten Island University Hospital. Peter Botros has long been an advocate for cancer research on Staten Island and he will continue his support until he has achieved his goal- "F-Cancer". Thanks to those who came out to support a great cause! Of course, our deepest gratitude to Peter for all his steadfast support and for staying in the fight to help us find a cure to end cancer. read more

The ambiance of the restaurant is very classy and elegant, providing a fine-dining experience with reasonably priced items! The selection is also very varied and they were almost all delicious! The truffled cream corn, lobster benedict, and burgers were all very delicious, with our favorite being the corn with its very potent and delicious truffle flavor! The specialized vacuum syphon coffee was also delicious and was enough for four medium sized cups, though it was made for four! The service was also impeccable with Mario and Kevin providing us with quick and considerate service with everything we requested! Our least favorite was the yuzu iced tea which was bitter and did not yield much yuzu flavor at all, so I definitely recommend increasing the yuzu concentration to make the drink more enjoyable! Overall we really want to come back soon to try their many other selections! We came for brunch and we can't wait to try their extensive dinner selection as well! Thank you for the amazing service! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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Now y'all know.... that Verrazano toll ain't not joke so this had to be worth it, and it was!! So many menu options to choose from for brunch and the regular menu. Seems like the have weekly specials going on as well! Food was outstanding and the drinks.... Baybeeee!!!! Went on a Sunday for brunch but definitely going back real SOON. Kevin our waiter was everything! He saved what could have been a not-so-good service experience. read more

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Very interesting selections on menu, creative continental with an inviting asian mix to my surprise. I was in the mood for tempura sushi type rolls and was very happy to find them amongst the plentiful varied cuisine menu. Take a peak at the menu you will be pleasantly surprised. Wait staff was excellent, helpful and knowledgeable, not overbearing but quickly there when needed. Very happy to have selected Violettes for a lovely time with another couple. My husband's Duck breast, selection was thoroughly enjoyed by him and our friends, another couple, had the Shrimp creation and her husband the sea-bass. We had dinner during the week and perfect for us quiet and peaceful dinner allowing for great conversation. Ambiance was excellent, loved the lumbar pillows tucked in on the dining chairs, very comfortable. Very cozy inviting and lovely feeling. We will definitely be back.We all enjoyed Violettes. Oh! and the Violette subtle natural flavor and color theme on the cannoli dessert is a must to try, enough for sharing too. read more

From the moment we walked in the door we were wonderfully greeted by the hostess and had the best lunch. Matt was our waiter and made great suggestions we couldn't have been happier with. We highly recommend this restaurant for food and drinks. Can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

This underground restaurant has a cool ambiance and a very tasty menu to go along with it. The food had here was finger licking good! From the appetizers to the main course to the dessert... sooooo good!!! The first thing I notice about a restaurant is the complimentary table side bread. In this case they use poppy sweet rolls. They are freshly made and come out warm. As for the menu items, you will have a tough time selecting. If you come hungry you will leave stuffed! Not one bad dish had here. Even the house-made cocktails are quite delicious. With a cool ambiance like this I can see this being a Valentine's day sellout or if you are trying to impress someone special this will due the trick. Make reservations to be on the safe side. FYI: I had issues with my cell phone service being that it is underground. So yelping might be tough... just enjoy your time! read more

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Cool restaurant, service is attentive and bathroom is nice with stalls(2). Drinks are good and pretty, 8/10 strong. I got blueberry peach bellini, and my friends got their special of the day drink and margarosa. Love the warm flakey croissant, salad was good too. Charred octopus was nice with the cube of sausage or ham meat, quite salty combo. But the salad made it work. My friends loved the oysters. Lobster crostini was refreshing, It was 10/10. Lobster benedict was also quite salty. But sauce was good. Think my favorite is the wild mushroom garganelli, and added shrimp was so tasty. Love the texture of garganelli. It was salty tho. But i added chili flakes and it balanced ok. Dessert was a fail, creme brûlée so burnt and bitter, and cheesecake wasnt yuzu but rather panna cotta feel. read more

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Great Vibe, super friendly and attentive staff (shout out to Kevin) amazing food! Their brunch is beyond spectacular!! read more

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Interesting new american food. Everything on the menu is consistently at a good standard.

Fantastic food! Drinks and service are fast and courteous! I live in Long Island and I will go back. read more

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Kevin is the BEST bartender. He made my friend's bridal shower so much fun. Highly recommend having your next event here and asking for him specifically to entertain!! He really went above and beyond. We were literally chanting KEVIN!! Excellent job. He deserves a raise!!! read more

Violette’s - Kevin the best bartender - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

violettes is definitely decorated pretty and is great for girls night, however the food just didn't wow me any of the times i've been there. i also think it was on the pricier side for food that was meh. read more

Went there Sunday to celebrate our anniversary and everything about our visit was perfect. We started with the fig flat bread and the roasted Brussel sprouts - both were yummy (I would recommend a more pungent cheese on the flatbread, such as goat cheese, but it was delicious all the same; sprouts could have been a bit more "roasted"). We both chose steak for dinner. My partner had the filet mignon and I had the skirt steak ... both tender as butter, and cooked to perfect - just like we asked. Not over cooked, and not done raw ... the skirt steak was unbelievably tender (which is not always the case with this cut of meat). We shared the tiramisu for dessert, which I'm generally not a big fan of, but this was the most delicious dessert I've had in a very long time. And a special shout out to our server June - she was very attentive and had the sweetest personality. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Went here for a birthday party and the food was delicious, the atmosphere felt very unique with the brick walls and fun lighting fixtures, and the service was great. The only reason I wouldn't give this place 5 stars is because the waiter did not make any mention of the gratuity being included already in the bill which I feel should be mentioned out of transparency, especially with a larger party where that could be hard to notice on the bill. Other than that, I would recommend this place to others and will surely be back at some point! read more

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Incredibly well presented and delicious food. we had Father's Day brunch with lobster eggs Benedict and the fried chicken sandwich. Best part was our server Kevin- great service, great conversation and super accommodating. highly recommended! read more

Ive been here multiple times in the past and returned for a dinner this past weekend. In the past I have enjoyed their brunches - albeit it may end up being a little pricey. I love their warm croissants that they start you out with, their cookiebutter pancakes and their nutella cappuccino. I find their dinner menu to be quite small although they have a very large variety and amount of appetizers. This weekend our experience was OK. Firstly there was a lot of commotion as it appears as a few parties before us made incorrect reservations, we had to stand on the staircase for about 10 minutes before being helped and the hostess was rude and looked annoyed. (Yes there was a situation prior but we didnt cause the issue - dont take it out on us). Our server was very nice (white/grey hair) and was very apologetic about the wait. We waited a long time to be able to order drinks and in between we waited for apps, main and desserts. The manager also came and apologized for everything which was appreciated. The creme brûlée is good but the blue melted sugar on top throws me off. I think they are a better place for breakfast than dinner. This was my first time in a separate room due to a large party but I'm not sure if I'd want to experience that again. read more

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I had my birthday here in 2021 and been here for brunch with one of my girl friends. Their cookie butter spiked latte was amazing and I also love their sangria. The breakfast plates are so delicious, and the patatas bravas are perfectly cooked and seasoned. They were also accommodating for my mom since she has parosmia from Covid and needed to tweak what was on the charcuterie board. Great and quick service! I absolutely love their bread pudding and crème brûlée for desert. Every experience here has been a pleasant one. read more

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Hands down the best food on Staten Island. Thoughtful dishes, great vibes, and amazing service. Impressive food menu & cocktail list !

Amazing cuisine ! Always hits the spot The menu changes from time to time We have been going here for a while read more

The prices are unreasonable IMO but the food is INCREDIBLE. Come here on a regular day and you won't regret it, but don't come during a pre fixe menu time (ie: Mothers/Father's Day) and you'll be disappointed in the portion size, amount of people present, and last minute menu changes. On a regular day, try their chicken pot pie empanadas, or their lobster rolls. They're DELICIOUS! read more

Great food and even better service. Last Saturday night's dinner was elevated by our server, Kevin. He was attentive, anticipated our needs, and offered insightful recommendations. His in-depth knowledge of the menu and wine list impressed us, and he accommodated all our dietary restrictions. Kevin's timing was impeccable, ensuring courses flowed smoothly. His genuine warmth and professionalism turned a good meal into a memorable dining experience. read more

Manhattan quality restaurant on Staten Island. Perfect food and service, great atmosphere as well

Violette's Cellar is one of my top places to eat in Staten Island. Food & drinks are delicious, staff are so welcoming and kind and the ambience is warm and soothing. Definitely a great place for to bring a friend, a date or to have party. read more

Love it! Came here to celebrate my birthday. The aesthetic is perfect for a girls night. The cocktails are amazing and we had the best time talking to our bartender, Kevin. We tried the cocktail specials and mocktails which were great. But even better was being able to try something totally new because Kevin was able to ask a few questions about what kind of drinks you like and introduce you to a new favorite cocktail. Highly recommend! read more

Violette’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York