New York’s Staten Island. We investigate the excitement taking place in the borough’s kitchens every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. They are frequently brand-new companies, but occasionally they are oldies with a twist, like LaStrada in New Dorp and Jade Island in New Springville.
Pamela Silvestri’s stunning dining area at Siam Thai on The Boulevard (Staten Island Advance) Silvestri
I’d want to discuss a few of the themes and tendencies in this list in the interim. One of these is an increase of Asian-themed establishments due to the borough’s constantly shifting demographics.
Furthermore, as demonstrated by The Alchemist, a drink lounge located at 1363 N Railroad Ave., 929-719-6842For restaurants, the liquor license application procedure is taking a lot longer. (The Alchemist took a year to accomplish this.)Additionally, fast-casual dining places are being well received, as evidenced by Wonder Food Hall in West Brighton and Bon Chon Chicken in Grant City.
These are the best new eateries of 2024, based on reader response, our live broadcasts from the Staten Island Advance Facebook page, and our own opinions. Put them on your New Year’s must-try list.
Pancake scallions In New Dorp (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri), Siam Thai is located on The Boulevard.
21.) Siam Thai 718-301-0020, @Saimthai_nyc, 2656 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp
The food at this gorgeous restaurant is definitely on the top end of the spectrum for Asian cuisine on Staten Island, and the staff is similarly excellent.
Visit Pierogi Island (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri) to sample their selection of comfort food.Silvestri, Pamela
20.) Pierogi Island, 3981 Amboy Road, Great Kills, 718-255-3224, Pierogiisland.com
Homemade pierogi are a staple of hearty Polish cuisine. The dining room is comfortable and has a few seats.
19.) Don Roberto 718-442-7204, Donrobertonyc.com, 616 Forest Ave, West Brighton
After the old DeLuca’s Trattoria changed to a more laid-back version of itself, pizza, pasta, and a classy bar area are back at the venue.
18.) Yao’s Kitchen 718-815-0161, 752 Forest Ave, Yaoskitchenny.com
This small eatery replaces a long-running Green Garden and serves vegan fare, Chinese breakfast, and great noodle dishes.
17.) 427 Forest Ave., Stapleton, 718-727-2559, Sally’s Smokehouse, Sallyssouthern.com
arranged like a hot buffet with attentive service At a few tables, the smoked food is great to go or to eat there.
16.) Rappongi Robata & Sushi 718-603-2777, Rappongi.com, 690 Arthur Kill Rd., Eltingville
The 16-seat counter is a great place for singles and couples to have fun. The chef, who cooks while crouching like a tiger, puts on a fantastic show from the ringside seats.
The chef at the upscale Omakase Ichi adds whimsical twists to sushi, such as this gold leaf on caviar on top of toro and yellowtail (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri).Silvestri, Pamela
15.) Bippermedia.com/restaurants/united-states/new-york/staten-island/omakase-ichi-reviews-omakase-ichi-at-3936-amboy-rd-staten-island-ny-10308-2 Omakase Ichi 3936 Amboy Rd., Great Kills, 917-688-3183
With 18 or more bites, or courses, presented consecutively according on the chef’s fancy and the ingredients of the moment, the idea is new for the borough. Reserving a seat is essential, as is enjoying a cocktail, mocktail, or single-malt Scotch.
14.) Mavicafeny.com, 929-607-5323, Mavi Cafe, 95 Stuyvesant Pl., St. George
In the center of St. George, a Turkish cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Here is a sneak peek at Ariella’s menu prices and descriptions.Silvestri
13.) Ariella’s Restaurant 917-830-0230, 710 New Dorp Ln., New Dorp Beach, Ariella’srestaurant.com
Billy Manor, the owner and mixologist, refers to his new business as a gastropub-style modern American eatery. His goal is to combine his expertise in drinks with food from a former Fig & Vine and, before that, Ni-Ni’s Cafe.
Ariella’s (Courtesy of Billy Manos) is his new business, and Billy Manos is the mixologist and owner.
12.) Rustic Pizza 212-425-2623, Rusticpizzapasteria.com, 1789 Richmond Rd., Dongan Hills
Rustic’s award-winning vodka pie moved from Grant City to its new location in Dongan Hills (Shane DiMaio/Staten Island Advance).DiMaio Shane
The modest Italian restaurant and pizza parlor, which was moved from Lincoln Avenue, has a Peter Botros-inspired atmosphere reminiscent of a small-town diner.
Madame Rose Mobile Creperie is Staten Island’s newest mobile restaurant. (Victoria Priola for the Staten Island Advance)(Victoria Priola for the Staten
11.) Madame Rose Creperie55 Richmond Terr., St. George, 929-430-3996,Madamerosecreperie.co
Another partnership of Botros, this funky bus offers seating for a select few to indulge in gourmet crepes.
Rocky’s Old School dining room (Courtesy of Rocky’s)-
10.) Rocky s7339 Amboy Rd., Tottenville, 718-371-0077,Rockyspizzany.com
Coming to the former Reggiano s, this trattoria offers a family-friendly menu with pizza. It is the third restaurant of Rob DeLuca who also owns Don Roberto s of West Brighton and DeLuca s across the street.
9.) Gelaterra8 Navy Pier Ct., Stapleton, 718-285-4400,Instagram @Gelaterra
Outstanding gelato made right in the Stapleton store with superb ingredients and a great end-cap to meals at other Urby eateries.
8.) Blue Pearl37 Navy Pier Ct., Stapleton, 718-727-0303,Bluepearlnyc.com
An incomparable harbor view lies beyond a visually exciting space formerly home to Surf and Navy Pier Prime. The service and range of ingredients include a highly perishable inventory (i.e. caviar) which makes the prices more digestible.
7.) Raval Steakhouse12 Minthorne St., Tompkinsville, 718-247-2323,Zmenu.com/raval-steakhouse-staten-island-online-menu/
Halal meats and prime steaks are offered alongside craft elixirs and a well-curated wine list in a plush, masculine environment formerly home to two iterations of Flour & Oak.
6.) Bella Mama Rose266 Morningstar Rd., Elm Park, 718-981-0545,Bmrose.com
Pizza, pasta and cutlets is the mantra of this redux of Elm Park Inn and Bella Mama with truly enjoyable pizza.
5.) Patrizia s Taverna2636 Hylan Blvd., 347-855-2078, New Dorp,Patrizias.com/location/new-dorp-staten-island-now-open
Save room for the superb desserts after indulging in Mediterranean delicacies that include a range of fish and salubrious bites. Of course there is pizza and that is perfection as well, all in a beautiful space. Patrizia s has a second location in the works in Castleton Corners.
Mansion Restaurant has two floors on which to dine, the second level as the best for water views of Great Kills harbor (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)silvestri
4.) Mansion Restaurant141 Mansion Ave., 718-605-9200,Mansion.restaurant
Located in the Great Kills marinain a home to the former Windjammer, Russian and Italian genres somehow blend seamlessly in one of the prettiest set of dining rooms in the borough.
3.) Opera Cafe and Lounge1650 Hylan Blvd., Dongan Hills, 718-979-9775,Operacafelounge.com
Stick with the Turkish delights here that include breakfast, lunch and dinner. There s a fun lounge element in the midst of a funky orange motif and an open kitchen that includes a dude dedicated to making fresh breads.
2.) Filoncino2935 Veterans Rd. West, Charleston, 718-395-1533,Filoncino.com
As if Royal Crown in Dongan Hills and Filoncino s Eltingville originals could possibly be equalled then comes its second South Shore counterpart which is simply outstanding with foods made from scratch.
Dover sole, assorted sea bass, fresh anchovies and dozens of fish varieties mark the menu of Seabass Taverna (Courtesy of Seabass Taverna)silvestri
1.)Seabass Taverna365 New Dorp Ln., New Dorp, 718-247-0900,Seabasstaverna.com
Mediterranean fare sprinkled with lots of good olive oil and a menu heavy on the seafood in a room that makes one feel as if he or she is dining on a cruise ship. The craftsmanship here is wonderful with whole fish broken down fresh to order or filleted at the table, a lost art. Almost all foods are made from scratch, attention to detail is top notch and customer service is outstanding.
Pamela Silvestri is Advance/SILive.com food editor. She can be reached [email protected].
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