Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Staten Island

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Staten Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret - Hilton Garden Inn - SI

4.8

4.8 (250)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bloomfield

About the restaurant

Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar and Cabaret, our Zagat Rated restaurant, serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily. On Sunday enjoy our Brunch Buffet with Live Piano music. Lorenzo's award winning Modern Italian and American cuisine, attentive service, a truly gorgeous art filled setting combined with live entertainment, makes your dining experience exceptional!

Having trouble making an online reservation? Please call 1-718-477-2400 ext. 4 to speak with a member of our amazing team to make your reservation! See you soon!

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Dominc

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Food was excellent. Service was outstanding. There was a nice crowd but we didn’t have to scream across the table to enjoy conversation.

Bocelli Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (671)

$31 to $50

Italian

Concord

About the restaurant

For almost two decades, Bocelli Ristorante has been providing the most authentic Italian cuisine in Staten Island and New York City. Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in both 2014 and 2015, and named one of the 2017 Top 10 best Italian Restaurants in NYC, we pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients to make delicious dishes all served in an atmosphere that will place you on a sunny hillside in Italy. Whether seeking an intimate dinner with a loved one, a family get-together or a larger special occasion in our private party room, there are few restaurants that can cater to your senses like Bocelli Ristorante.
See you soon!

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NikkiVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Once we arrived we were told if you make an OpenTable reservation you are seated in the bar area. Was not expecting this nor informed when making reservations- would have called for reservations otherwise. Not sure why the restaurant uses the app if reservations are not treated the same.

Violette's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (652)

$30 and under

American

Grant City

About the restaurant

Violette's Cellar is Staten Island's most unique restaurant and event venue. Featuring social dining, gourmet food and eclectic decor. Violette's also features The Button Room (a password required speakeasy), a private wine room, and private banquet rooms for parties of all sizes.

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Olga

Dined 5 days ago

Beatiful place, delicious food, and great service.

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Skirt Steak

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A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon

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Filet Mignon Satay

Angelina's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (561)

$50 and over

Italian

Tottenville

About the restaurant

Angelina's Ristorante is Staten Island premier fine dining venue. Located in Tottenville, we are the hidden jewel of Staten Island, guaranteed to give you an unparelled dining experience that will make you forget where you are. With an atmosphere like no other, superb customer service and amazing food, Angelina's Ristorante is proud to be raising the standard for fine dining in Staten Island for over two decades. Family owned and family run!
Whether you seek a intimate dinner for two, cocktails, a night of Bocci with friends, a small party of an over the top wedding, our venue can cater to your every need. We look forward to serving you soon.

We are still open from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM for viewing the venue

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Arelis

Dined 3 days ago

I had a beautiful birthday at Angelina’s Ristorante. The staff, the food and the atmosphere was amazing! We met Angelina, she was so sweet and attentive! I even got to take a selfie with her. Ciao Bella!

Sofia's Taqueria - Amboy Rd

4.8

4.8 (255)

$30 and under

Mexican

Huguenot

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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John

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

The food is always delicious with good size portions. Also very good service!

Campania Coal Fired Pizza - Tottenville

4.9

4.9 (44)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Tottenville

About the restaurant

Specializing in authentic coal-fired Italian pizza, antipasto and other traditional Italian dishes. We use only the freshest and finest ingredients. We also make our own mozzarella daily by hand and have a full bar!

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Denise

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Our experience was excellent! Our waiters were very friendly and helpful!

Blue Pearl

4.9

4.9 (116)

$50 and over

Seafood

Stapleton

About the restaurant

Blue Pearl offers a vibrant and well rounded menu focusing on fresh seafood with Asian flare and selections that will delight guests with all varieties of dietary restrictions and preferences. Our Cocktail Program highlights innovative mixology and a curated wine and sake list. The impeccable service and attention to detail is only surpassed by the extraordinary ambience and seductive vibe.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Stunning ambiance, service is impeccable. They bring you a warm cloth and lemon to clean your hands after dinner. They bring out a tray of freest fruits for you to pick to put in your water. The decor is so pretty! Will definitely be dining here again

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Mother’s Day Brunch

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Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet

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Mother’s Day Dinner Sit Down

The Basement - Staten Island

4.8

4.8 (109)

$30 and under

American

St George

About the restaurant

The Basement Staten Island is an American Tavern. The newest concept by Julian Gaxholli known for Blue, Beso, Bayou

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Gerianne

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food. Only negative was the noise level.

Sea Bar - Staten Island

4.7

4.7 (91)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

New Dorp Beach

About the restaurant

There is only one way to eat fish – when its fresh! Our seafood arrives 7 days a week and is carefully selected before hitting our kitchen! Enjoy delicious, handcrafted cocktails and amazing dishes crafted by our world-renowned chef.

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Michael

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Warm and dry on a rainy night. The staff was determined to make me enjoy the night. I thoroughly enjoyed my fagri special. I was surprised by how low the check came to. It was worth the drive from New Jersey for a date night and there was ample parking.

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Experience

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Mansion

4.7

4.7 (55)

$50 and over

Italian

Great Kills

About the restaurant

New Italian family restaurant on Staten Island. We look forward to seeing you!

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