I had been dying to try this restaurant after stumbling across it when looking for brunch ideas. I set a reservation to celebrate our 7 year anniversary and was pleasantly surprised when we walked in. Chic atmosphere, comfortable seating, AMAZING food! The staff was very attentive and super friendly. We loved everything about this restaurant and will be back for sure! I'll be back to enjoy brunch with my gfs next time. read more

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Had food from here on two separate occasions Today I went in and had unlimited mimosas and the specials, swordfish fish and chips and fresh burrata with snow pea purée and roasted snowpeas Both were absolutely delicious, never had a swordfish as fish and chips but it was crispy and it was on poppyseed bread. Light and fluffy and not so heavy compared to other breads, with lettuce tomato avocado mousse and chipotle aioli. Came with waffle fries but they were more hash browns in waffle shape but still amazing Burrata was so light and fresh great appetizer Unlimited mimosas had me feeling nice, waiter just left a pitcher at our table and we had a goal of finishing it My boyfriend had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and he loved the flavor of it all Only thing that was annoying was the plate, it was more of a basket and he ended up with egg yolk on the table Last week we had ordered takeout and he had the 50/50 burger which he really enjoyed and I had the cheese arepas. To me the arepas was not worth the price but they still tasted great, the salsa was a bit spicy but perfect for my taste read more

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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

I went to Violette's Cellar is past weekend with a part of 15. The restaurant was super accommodating to my big party. Everyone loved the decor and ambiance of the restaurant. The food was outstanding by far the best thing I ate was the crab cakes and the cookie butter pancakes. Not to mention the cookies butter tiramisu was to die for. The only down side I would say was our waitress she was not too helpful with suggesting dishes. But will definitely do back for another occasion. read more

Cool speakeasy, vibes, and ambience. Early brunch menu was yummy and drink menu was tasty. I will definitely come back here with girlfriends. Celebrated my 30th birthday here a few months back with my family, we all enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.! read more

So I've been here a few times and the food, service, and drinks have been consistent. I was there yesterday for my daughters graduation and it was amazing. My fav drink there is the ZigZag. Trust me get the pitcher. You will thank me later lol. read more

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

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Violettes for the win! Excellent in every way. The ambience is so pretty and uplifting . The service was great along with the food! Definitely try it! read more

Service was fast and friendly. Nice atmosphere. The steak was very good. Portions are small though. read more

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

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Awesome place. Great food - service is on-point. Atmosphere is superb.. Sunday brunch is a must!! And the endless brunch drinks - whoa... ;) Especially love the chicken pot-pie empanadas.. Always order these whether brunch or dinner.. Tuesday Tails is also a good option.. read more

Violette’s - Always good company & a good time.. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I just moved here in July and was looking for the perfect brunch spot! Well this place is that and so much more! The ambiance and food were spot on. I ordered the lobster Benedict and it was cooked perfectly. The waiter Kevin is so humble and personable that I am looking forward to becoming a frequent visitor! Thank you Kevin for making my first time there memorable and for providing top notch customer service! read more

Came here for an early dinner with a friend. The service was good.. the hostess & waiter were nice. The mixed drinks were ok. I ordered lobster Mac and cheese & a spinach salad. The Mac and cheese was lukewarm at best. The flavor wasn't bad but since it wasn't warm enough I didn't really enjoy it. The spinach salad had bacon & tomato on it. The bacon looked like it came out of a container from the supermarket. Overall I felt like the food was not made with care. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived (1 other group already eating) so I assumed the quality of the food made would be better. Glad I tried it, but I don't think I would come back here again. I was pretty disappointed with my food. read more

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Went for valentines day brunch with the bestie. Very attentive and friendly staff. I had the viollettes benedict, very tasty. Bestie had the breakfast chorizo panini, and we shared the house potatoes. They have alcoholic coffees, iced or hot, you can also get them virgin. They offer unlimited mimosas for 90 mins $20 but that includes reg mimosas, bloody marys, and sangria. I opted for. Blueberry peach Bellini instead since i was driving. Will def repeat for a girls day luncheon. Btw... brunch is 7 days a week which is great for those of us that work every weekend read more

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Went here for brunch with the family, loved the food, drinks and atmosphere... Our bartender Kevin was awesome, he was friendly and offered us great suggestions . Drinks were delicious!! Waiter was pleasant and had great recommendations. Definitely will go back!! read more

The food and ambiance is good, HOWEVER, they are NOT handicap accessible, which makes it impossible to have a party there and invite the elderly family members that cannot go down or up the stairs. I called and they confirmed that they are not handicap accessible. I have no idea why, such a good restaurant cannot install, a ramp to accommodate the people who have disabilities and cannot do steps. This is an ongoing issue with many restaurants/catering halls in Staten Island. read more

I came here to catch up with my friend after 4 months of separation (thanks pandemic). They did a really good job of separating the tables and there were fans set up to make it less hot since it was 90+ degrees. The service was a little slow but I don't blame the waiters because it is hard to keep going in and out of the restaurant. All of the waiters were wearing masks which is a great sign and shows that they are following the necessary Covid precautions. The food was very good. We were given complementary croissants. I ordered the truffle egg toast and my friend ordered the cookie butter flapjacks. We also ordered a side of the maple sausage which was delicious. For drinks, we opted to do the bottomless cocktails, ordered a mimosa each, and then switched off to a pitcher of Bellinis for the table. Overall, it was a great tasting brunch but definitely not the cheapest option. The bill came out to about 80 dollars Pre tip. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a great tasting meal, just be weary of the cost if you choose to be a frequent customer. read more

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So, we decided to make reservations for VC about a week and a half ago. They said they had absolutely no reservations. The lady put me on hold came back and said someone will call me tomorrow she may have something for sit down brunch. Well, I did receive that phone call promptly the next day. She also asked for my credit card to hold my reservation. Ugh, not a big fan of giving out my credit card number but okay! Fast forward to today.. We arrived on time and what a mess. It was raining and when walking up to VC it has a narrow stair way to go down and that was the only cover for the rain. It was hard to get down the stairs bc people were blocking the way (aka Hazard)! The hostess took a good ten minutes to figure out where to seat us. She also noted there was another person with the same exact name that came prior. Side note- don't you take reservations to work out seating plans prior so you don't keep patrons waiting? VC's ambience is unique with different rooms and different feels. We were in the wine room. When we were seated there was one other table. It was quiet and somewhat comfortable until other people arrived. This was a prix fixed brunch for Mother's Day. We basically had to pick just a "entree". A young male waiter came over to take care of us. We had ordered our entrees, coffee, I asked for sugar in the raw, and a mimosa. Since it seems the waiter wrote NOTHING down, he forgot half the order. He seemed like he aimed to please, but he def fell short. The croissants and muffins were served warm. They were basic nothing unique or special. For Brunch: French toast with unicorn dust. Let me tell you how much sugar and unicorn dust was on this French toast. I could have made a batch of cookies with the extra sugar on the dish! The toast was fluffy and moist but ease up, someone will go into diabetic coma .. I had ordered The fried chicken and waffles. Again, I asked the waiter when ordering, is the chicken with this dish a chicken breast? his reply: yes! There's a few things I hate in life: chicken tenders is one of them.. I think it's the cheapest pieces of white meat you can serve to a guest. The chicken wasn't even fried ala minute. The crust was mushy and not even seasoned well, extremely bland! The cheddar waffle was delicious and crunchy. The syrup was spicy and brought it all together. The sides : bacon, sausage and potatoes(sweet and white) were very good. For dessert: cookies and brownies and a few pieces of fruit. I found the brownies extremely sweet and the cookies just the same. The fruit was on the same dish which made everything soggy. After being disappointed about service discrepancies through out the meal, I get the check and there is a mandatory 20% gratuity added on. I have been to hundreds of restaurants everywhere and I've never seen such Greed and Disrespect towards patrons in my life. There was 2 patrons in this party not 6. Even when there is 6 patrons they charge 18%. My waiter did not deserve a 20% tip. VC needs to teach their waitstaff to write things down and to not forget what there patrons ask for. The food here needs to greatly improve. You need to accomplish great things to earn a big tip, that includes impeccable customer service and amazing food!! Right now in my opinion you aren't at that level to be demanding such a large tip from your guests! BE HUMBLE! Easy Street parking and lot parking (301) read more

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Last time we were here we were having brunch with neighbors and me and the wife had bloody Mary's which for me were nice and spicy . The wife not so much . They also offered mimosas as well. We had a few rounds of the Mary's but didn't have any other drinks but they were very good and would get them again. read more

I was there today for a friend's birthday brunch. It's very cutely decorated, but a bit confusing because it has brunch, dinner, tapas, and also a speakeasy. I feel they should stick to one theme. The food we ordered, a bunch of appetizers to share, were decent, as was the lobster and shrimp risotto. The desserts, however, were delicious! We shared the tiramisu, crème brûlée, and the chocolate cake. My cocktail, the Violette 75, was also very tasty and extremely pretty! read more

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Love the service and the atmosphere in this restaurant. We come during the weekday for dinner, and it is nicely decorated for Valentine's Day. Their drinks are delicious. The steak cooks perfectly. We had a great time. read more

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Yikes. Came here with a friend while visiting some family. The bread was delish. The cocktails were watered down. The Negroni was not a Negroni. Tried an old fashioned next which also did not taste like an old fashioned. My friend's cocktails were like sugar water. I got the filet mignon, which was actually pretty good 3.5/5 stars, and the mashed potatoes were great. My friend got the chicken and literally left half of her entree behind because she didn't think it was good enough to save. For $111 dollars, I expect better quality food, drinks, and service. read more

We came here for a friends bday. We walked in to have 4 people staring at us at the bar. For 5 minutes they are discussing why there's no one at the hostess station. Finally someone came over and sat us. The dining room has probably a max of 10 tables. The waiter kept walking around our table for 10-15 minutes. He finally came over and we ordered everything at once since we had been there for awhile. My friend ordered the focaccia bread, 4oz a5 wagyu beef and traditional mashed potatoes. My sister ordered from the restaurant week menu. She got the pear salad, and cauliflower steak. I got the meatballs and the filet mignon. The apps came out piping hot. One of the best tasting meatballs I've had. It has a little spice to it. It's a very soft meatball which I'm not a fan of but since it tasted so good I kept eating. The focaccia was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My favorite toppings for the bread was the truffle butter. My sister enjoyed her salad. Our mains took awhile to come out but they were worth it. My friends wagyu came on a pedostol thiny sliced. His steak wasn't cooked the way he asked. He enjoyed the steak but didn't like the sauce that was included. All our food was nicely plated. My filet was very good. It was seasoned and the tastes great with the gravy. I loved the mashed potatoes but they had put some kind of root vegetable mixed into it which I didn't like. My sister ate everything on her plate. Our waiter periodically checked on us. The food is a bit pricey but definitely worth it. read more

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I've been to Violette's Cellar a few times and pretty much every time has been good experience. The quality of food here is excellent, though I suppose it can get a little pricey. I've only had dinner here so can't comment on lunch/brunch. The ambiance is beautiful especially around Christmas and located in the "basement", it really is a cellar atmosphere. My favorite dish is the mushroom garganelli which even the pickiest eaters enjoyed. I've also had the chicken caesar salad as well which although is simple, was delicious. The patatas bravas were crazy good. The only dish I don't recommend is the grilled chicken which was very thin and very overpriced. Their coconut caramel cappuccino is amazing but I like both of those flavors. They have a wide range of coffees to choose from. Service has always been good and attentive for the most part. read more

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I literally drive over the bridge just for the brunch at this place. The restaurant is beautiful and the service is impeccable. I really enjoyed my time here and opted for the lobster benedict, no regrets there as I practically inhaled it. read more

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

I visited this restaurant once in the past at the end of the summer so decided to go back for Saturday Brunch with two friends on 10/15/21. The appetizers and brunch selections were on-balance good, though a bit salty. The problem were the nicely presented, $13 drinks that tasted like dressed-up lychee fruit punch... So, after four rounds total for the table, it was unanimously decided--no more drinks, the high-end fruit punch absolutely wasn't worth it. Upon paying the $210 tab (tip included), we shared our observations and concerns with Santiago, our waiter for the evening. He promised that upon our next visit, he'd ensure that the drinks would be better... I guess, we'll see. The Pescatarian read more

At the bottom is Truffle Egg Toast, in the middle are the Patatas Bravas and at the top is the Sally's French Toast. I absolutely love their brunch dishes and I am never disappointed every time I visit. One of my favorite brunch spots on the island read more

Violette’s - At the bottom is Truffle Egg Toast, in the middle are the Patatas Bravas and at the top is the Sally's French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I love Violettes Cellar. The raspberry white chocolate martini is incredible. Every dish I've had is amazing. The wine is delicious. The only downside is it's very small portions but I would definitely recommend it. Especially for a date night its very romantic. read more

My husband and I made an 11am reservation on a Saturday for our Anniversary today. On yelp, it said the restaurant opens at 10am on Saturdays. We showed up 15 minutes early for your 11am reservation, not knowing they actually open at 11am. The front door was opened so we walked in and told a worker we had 11am reservations. He gave us a nasty glare and said "we're not open". When we told him that Yelp said they were open at 10am, he just responded in a condescending voice, "no, we open at 11am" as if we were idiots and didn't know how to read. Then he ignored us and continued setting tables. We tried to not take it personally. I'm 5 months pregnant and didn't want to walk back to the car so we just sat in the waiting area since our reservation was in 15 minutes. But then a lady walks by, glares at us with a side eye and goes to the worker and loudly says "who are these people??". We felt so unwelcomed, as if we were a huge bother to them for want to dine at their restaurant. Instead of just coming up to us and simply asking us, she gave off a bad attitude. We felt uncomfortable enough, so we got up and left. We ended up going to The Kova instead, which was a MUCH more welcoming and warm environment to enjoy an anniversary brunch at with my husband. read more

Amazing food and cocktails! Kevin is the best waiter/bartender you could ask for! 10/10 recommend!

I had the most AMAZING dinner. My family and I celebrated my grandmother's 74th birthday at Violettes Cellar. Amazing staff, amazing food, great ambiance....I am just lost for words. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a restaurant THAT much. They also have valet parking and out door seating. The pictures will speak for its self. Definitely coming back. read more

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The food and service was exceptional, our waiter was amazing from the beginning to the end. My best friend and I decided to share we had the Mac and cheese and their ribs! which fell right off the bone. The drinks were on point and dessert left me wanting more! We loved the decor and location is great. They have parking in the back as well. Loved this place can't wait to go back. This place is definitely a gem read more

Let's start with the ambiance = phenomenal. The service = impecable, Matt is EVERYTHING!!! Food = OMG absolutely Devine!!! My Bestie and I were so happy about it all which made our days end perfect. Promise we will be back!!! read more

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Food here is awesome I enjoy the place every time I go. Only thing is I wish the portions were bigger

Very cool decor, tables were spaced out, and the service was very friendly and nice. The food was very tasty, not too salty. I would recommend this place and go again myself. The Brunch menu was delightful, with mini croissants as your "free bread" component was so cute. read more

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Came here for a Saturday brunch with my girls & had a great experience!! We had a 12pm reservation and were seated right away. The atmosphere was so fitting, everything in violet from the seating to the lights, really beautiful! The menu was great and extensive with so many options! The drinks here are a 10/10, so good and greatly priced! Food was great too, some orders smaller than others but taste is so there. We really enjoy ourselves, the wait staff was super friendly and did not rush us out at all. Would definitely come back here in a heart beat! read more

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We are frequent customers at Violette's and normally the service and food is pretty good.. It's a very nice place.., until today.. We chose to do their Mother's Day Brunch for 12pm reservation for that seating time... for 69.99 each for 4 people.. When we get there 20 minutes early we checked in and went to the bar.. 40 minutes later still no table. After being a squeaky wheel we get seated a little before one... Mind you this is supposed to be to be a buffet but for eggs and pancakes you had to stand on another line for 15 minutes because they only had one person at the griddle. When I got to be served they gave me 1 underdone pancake... the station with bacon and sausage was cold.. we waited another 10 minutes for a server for water and coffee... which showed up about 10 minutes later. I had to go to the bar to ask for a glass of water... What really added insult to injury is when I got the check. They had the gall to add a 43.00 tip to my bill... I immediately went to management and they tried to tell me that it was what they usually do. I protested and asked them to show me on their advertisement where they add gratuity to bills.. They couldn't because it's not there so I had them remove the gratuity... The tip I left was "learn how to run a buffet"... This ruined my wife's Mother's Day ... read more

Cookie butter everythinggggg. The cookie butter flapjacks are TOP notch. The adult iced coffees are delicious even without alcohol. The Violette's Benedict is perfectly prepared and the service is always excellent. Matt was our waiter and he is friendly and funny! Suggested the fried shrimp and we loved it. read more

Love this place! Awesome vibe, great food, amazing drinks and it's local. Definitely recommend

Absolutely amazing staff and beautiful venue! I have never been disappointed with the many times that I have been here! The staff is so great I decided to have my engagement party here and it was perfect!! Lots of love to Mike Alexa and Sherif ! read more

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

I would never come back here. I am completely disgusted by the management here. First of all the employees do not know how to wear a mask. Secondly, the "manager" Marina was so incompetent. A table behind us with a bunch of kids kept bumping into us and hitting my friend in the back of the head with a balloon. We were okay, we didn't say anything, lifted our tables up and moved it. THEY CONTINUE TO COME BY US AND HIT US WITH THE BALLOON after we moved. Then the mom gets up and starts to yell at us and tapped my friend. The manager comes over and goes... "you cant do this" without knowing what happen and then starts interrogating us. She doesn't say anything to the other family nor did she apologize or said anything for what happen. She then adds extra stuff onto our bill that we did not order... didnt even say thanks or anything after we paid. I have never experienced something like this dining out. 10/10 would NOT recommend. read more

My new favorite place in Staten Island. The food and the service are great. I my sister and I come here all the time.