Ninos Restaurant in Staten Island
Site: http://www.ninosrestaurant.com/
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:1–9PM
Theyre being thorough and careful with COVID procedures. Took my temperature before seating me. Manager inspected the restroom himself multiple times when I was there even though the dining room was sparse for lunch. Service was pleasant, prompt, and attentive without being pushy. Came here for the chicken parm and was not disappointed. Spaghetti cooked perfectly and tossed in the pan with sauce you can tell. Cutlet was tender and outside was crispy. Good cheese ratio and sauce was really good. Ill be back.
OMG! Where do I begin??! I live out of town but was visiting my ailing dad who is in the hospital. My daughter and I had not eaten and so she decided on Ninos! Boy were we in for an amazing delightful surprise! We were greeted by such a handsome crew! They all were well dressed, pleasant and inviting! We were seated spaciously apart from other patrons. We weren’t carted I guess because there were ample yet intimate seating everywhere. Also parking was on the premises. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty.. the food! OMG! DELICIOUS! My daughter ordered the lamb chops, sautéed spinach and I ordered shrimp Parmesan with penne and marinara sauce. For appetizers we ordered the Calamari which was light hot and fresh! The wait was about a half hour which was fine only because we were devouring the bread and butter, sparkling water and refreshing sprite! When the food arrived the lamb chops were of a good size. You get four which is more than enough. The smell was inviting. I cut into my shrimp Parmesan and automatically thought it was chicken! I summoned the waiter over and told him they made a mistake. The waiter reaffirmed that it was shrimp and not chicken. I took one bite and boom, it was these COLOSSAL SHRIMP butterfly cut and flattened! My palette was dancing! I fell in love! We also ordered a plate to go for my husband . I don’t quite know if it made it to hubby lol ! Finally upon leaving Ninos we were greeted and thanked by everyone for dining there. My daughter and I were the ones humble and happy! Thank you Ninos for your professionalism and authenticity for Italian food! We will return.
I called ahead of time to ask about vegan options, and I was told that there were some things that can be put together for a vegan dish.While ordering at the table, the waiter laughs in my face and asks me: why are you doing this to yourself? (What was funny?)My interpretation: paying customers are a joke to the management.Pitiful for 2022, but here we are. (Wound up not eating from disgust.)
An unexpected surprise. We were going to another restaurant but it was closed on Mondays. We happened on this place. OMG, ITS GREAT. We got a full dinner menu for a fixed lunch price for $13.95!!! The food is top notch! The service was impecable! The atmosphere was 1st class! You must come here.
Our party of ten elder celebrants of birthdays and 30th wedding anniversary were well accommodated in the main dining room. None of the starting appetizers sampled - Calamari Fritti, antipasto caldo and Vongole Oreganata - stood out particularly. Generally prefer accompanying bread loaves toasted. Our party passed on any zuppa or insalate. Plating and tableware were replaced for the entrees and desert. Competent servers were unobtrusive.The opted for pastas, farfalle, rigatoni and penne were perfectly Al dente. From a simple chicken parmigiana, a Pesce Franchese, Pollo Sorrentino, Pollo Ripoieno, sliced sausage over broccoli rabe, meat ravioli, an eclectic sampling were heartily consumed. On a return visit Id like to try the lamb shanks from the special menu. However, from the specials two of us chose the Sunday Sauce, gravy with a featured trio of meatball, sausage and beef braciole the latter of which I first cut with a knife that passed through like warm butter. Then a fork edge was enough to separate bite size morsels with ease. Id want to have had a doggy bag but I cleared my plate leaving only a little farfalle behind. Tiramisu, cheesecake, a lemon sorbet and a mango sorbet were among the deserts chosen. An all together satisfying 2½ hour Sunday evening conclusion.
Really had an excellent dining experience. The service was on point, the restaurant was immaculate, and the food was excellent. Will definitely be back. Really liked that they have a good choice of specials, for appetizers as well as entrees. A specials menu to review would have been helpful because of the number of choices. One other suggestion - heat the plates for the entrees. And I mean nice and hot. Theres nothing like the last bite being as hot as the first.
The food is fantastic, as I ordered the Angus Steak that was juicy and cooked perfectly! My fiance had the Salmon & was grilled to perfection. The staff is very attentive and the wine is very good! I would have given 5 stars, but our appetizer was disappointing as we were given 3 large pieces and we were shorted one piece & the portions were quite smaller but we still paid full price.
Surprised me (as requested) with a bourbon Manhattan, DELICIOUSNESS!! I then had the stuffed chicken that carries then establishments name. My goodness!!! I dont like mushrooms but I ate these. Friendly service, wonderful atmosphere, Valle parking, an overall wonderfull experience and I will be back.
My boyfriend and I love this restaurant. The food and service are top notch. We have tried to support them thru this pandemic by going there to eat, socially distance protocols are great! We have even ordered in for delivery. I am so happy they are still able to remain open and have not lost a step with their service.
Had my birthday dinner here. The staff is wonderful and extremely thoughtful, the owner came over twice to check in and thank us for our service, the food was delicious, no complaints what so ever. Tables are 6ft apart, mentioning for the sake of the pandemic and all staff wore a mask. I have nothing bad to say about my experience. This is my first time eating here and I will most certainly be going back.
Food was great. We got the fried Zucchini for an appetizer then 2 pasta dishes for our entrees. It tasted amazing but kind of had a weird smell to it, but still tasted good. Our server was very professional and very sweet - the entire wait staff is great!! However, I did have some little floating things in my glass of wine that skeeved me out, and we waited a long time for the check so the waiter was kind enough to take our dessert right off the check! All and all it was iffy but just the atmosphere and the staff truly made it better.
Seems like a nice place. I am a first time customer. I ordered ahead for a pick up. It was holiday catering. The hostess killed it for me. She looked a bit like Sophia Coppola in the Godfather but her attitude was anything but humble. I dont know whether it was the onslaught of people coming in for their holiday pick ups such as myself but she was clearly flustered. But I noticed that she was much more concerned about paying attention to her phone rather than paying customers, such as most rude millennials do unfortunately. This left a bad impression on me. Otherwise the guy who brought the food to my car was nice and I tipped him generously. I even think the owner or manager (guy in a suit) thanked me for my patronage and wished me a Merry Christmas, even while he was running around. That was truly nice and showed genuine appreciation for customers. As for the food, when I got home and tried it I couldnt be more pleased. Delicious and tasty. Had a nice old school flavor and preparation style to it just like I remember growing up before emigrating here with my grandmother and mothers home cooking! I would like to give Ninos another try and dine in whenever that happens. The food and manager/owner saved me from writing Ninos off altogether. Look forward to another visit.
I recently hosted my first private party at Ninos and am already planning my second event there. Everything was truly perfect... From the food to the service. The staff truly caters to you (especially the owner). Their private room is beautiful and offers an amazing space for any event. I had the best experience there!
I went out with my friend for a quick bite for her birthday. It was her 1st time there and she loved her meal. The service was incredible definitely will give them a 10. Our waiter Lou was great, very welcoming and the other waiters all worked together to ensure we were well attended to but didnt overwhelm us (nice balance).
Ordered food for new years eve. The chicken Parmigiana was good. I was super disappointed with the baked ziti. The ziti.tasted like pasta with sauce in a pan...definitely needed more...and we do not go for overly seasoned...spiced food...it was just bland. The fried calamari....were rubbery but that is probably because they were not immediately consumed. Overall, I dont think I will cater from there again...and the excuse that they were busy...does not make up for the fact that the food was ehhh.and the price was oh.
Nino’s is our home away from home! Been coming here for years.. booked many private parties as well. Excellent food and service!!! You will always have a delicious meal and top notch service here!! (Anyone who posts something negative is definitely just a competitor...no doubt!!)
Only been here twice so and I love it, I had the tomahawk steak which is apart from their regular menu i considered it a supreme steak in my book and I got the steak medium, I ordered that as a main course twice in a row. Tonight I ordered polenta which has a little layer of blue cheese lightly baked over penne vodka which is highly rated by me, I chose as a change from last time from just getting calamari as an appetizer which is consistently amazing as I had got it again on the second time. I wrapped it up with a very tasty irish coffee and a creme brulee must say I had an exquisite experience as the wait staff is prime in there service level and dining level they are well trained to make sure they are handling everything like a upscale restaurant would be doing such as Ninos proves to be from my view point. Definitely going to be a repeat customer.
We went to Ninos for a family dinner (over 40 guests) after my grandmothers funeral. From the valet, to the wait staff, to the management, they could not be any more accommodating or understanding to our needs. They were all extremely cordial and attentive and the food was beyond wonderful. Thank you for making an extremely difficult time less so.
This restaurant has stellar customer service. I’ve been here a few times and at different times throughout the day and regardless of who’s working I get treated excellent every time. The waiters are well groomed, restaurant is clean, and the food is always on time and delicious. A man walks around who I believe is the manager/owner, he makes sure everyone is happy and will assist if anything more is needed. This place is absolutely fantastic. I don’t usually write google reviews, but this restaurant deserves 5 stars.
Very nice restaurant...attended an MS dinner program. Wait staff was excellent....very attentive and filled requests for refills of beverages and other items. Todd was good... veggies and potatoes were hot. Bathroom was clean and handicap accessible as was entrance. Id like to go back for a meal.
Ninos Restaurant was amazing.The entire staff was professional, welcoming and very on point with there service.. The room was a comfortable temperature the lighting was very relaxing and the perfect time lapse between each meal. The portion were very satisfying and food cooked to perfection..The wonderful owner works the room to make sure the guest are happy and well taking care of.Ninos restaurant will differently be my go to spot for dinner with my family.For anyone looking for good food great service and relaxing atmosphere this is the place.Enjoy🤗
Ninos is a new NYC hidden gem and a hallmark in the Staten Island community. One of the very few restaurants that speak its legacy and heritage through the delivery of service. The dishes are elite tier providing you an incentive to return to select another one. The specials are what bring me back as they rotate & assmble the very best of Italy from appetizers to entrées. The customer service, as mentioned, is by far one of the best in New York City. Restaurants like Wolf Gang Puck or Carmines should take a play from Ninos playbook as the hospitality remains at its finest return after return. From the lovely hostess to the waiter and support staff - all grade 1. In addition, the owner of the establishment checks every single table to greet the clients to ensure the legacy he and the past built remains from entry to exit. If you ever have the pleasure of roaming this area or simply want the best of NY - go to Ninos. Ask for T or Mike - tell them I sent you!
We’re from out of town and our aunt and uncle really recommended this place they frequent Ninos weekly and would be considered regulars. The food was exceptional and the service was even better. They treated my daughter with extreme kindness and attention. If you’re looking for a Family friendly restaurant this is a great spot I hope to stop in next time in I’m in town.
I would like to let everyone know that this is what authentic Italian cuisine tastes like. I had the best chicken parmesan ever. As a lover of Italian cuisine the only word I can think of is perfect. The chicken was very tender, even the edges. Most places the edges are burned and dry. Dont expect that here. Took my father and sister to dinner tonight and will return next time I return to NYC.
Had dinner here last night and the food was AMAZING. This place is my favorite place to eat on SI. Delicious lunch specials too. The staff and owner are so nice. The owner walks around to make sure everything is ok and Ive seen him help clear tables too. Highly recommend this restaurant!
An unexpected surprise. We were going to another restaurant but it was closed on Mondays. We happened on this place. OMG, ITS GREAT. We got a full dinner menu for a fixed lunch price for $13.95!!! The food is top notch! The service was impecable! The atmosphere was 1st class! You must come here.
Nino’s is our home away from home! Been coming here for years.. booked many private parties as well. Excellent food and service!!! You will always have a delicious meal and top notch service here!! (Anyone who posts something negative is definitely just a competitor...no doubt!!)
I eat here maybe once a month or so. I have yet to eat a dish that wasnt perfectly prepared. No matter what you order, I will be close to perfection. The staff is incredible. They genuinely care about their customers. Jusr dont listen to the specials....youll want several of them!
The food here was delicious and not too expensive! Im super picky, but everything here tasted so great. Overall, this place is great & the staff is amazing. Especially Mirsad! He was our server and whole evening he was so kind, friendly and super attentive. He helped us with the hard choice of entrees. Will definitely be coming back!
I came here for dinner recently, had a great experience. Food was great (chicken parm w/ rigatoni pasta and vodka sauce), service was attentive and even the Valet Parker was on point (I walked out the restaurant and my car was ready).I would recommend everyone to come here and try this place out.Highly recommend to make reservations in advance. Place does get very busy around 7pm.
Indulge your heart when you visit Ninos. It is a given that your taste bus will be immensely satisfied with the food. I had the best ever thick cut, lightly (or was it non-breaded) calamari with a delicious marina. My husband had the veal piccata with just the right tang! I had this wonderful chicken, stuffed with spinach and feta with a porcini mushroom sauce ( with large pieces of mushroom)! But, what really warmed and satisfied my heart was the wait staff, the management, and the patrons. It seemed that everyone knew each other. Managers greeted patrons with hugs, patrons greeted other patrons with hugs. I enjoyed watching the woman eating the artichoke and the man enjoying his veal parmigiana and all of the people talking with their hands. I think there was not an empty table when we left at 7:00 pm and rather parking lot was mostly full, even with their valet parking. If you find yourself in this area of States Island, you really must enjoy a dinner experience at this lovely restaurant.
Ninos on Staten Island has great service and lovely décor. The food is very tasty and reasonable. You will feel like a welcomed and valued customer as the wait staff and the owner are very attentive to your needs and project their warm personalities in such a way as to make you feel at home.More restaurants should put the amount of care and attention to detail as this establishment.Ninos is where the restaurant business is done right!
Quiet and sunny afternoon, so we decided to take a ride and get something to eat. Decided to stop at Ninos. Greeted warmly by Agim and his team. I had the Eggplant Rollatini and my wife had the Vegetable Soup, a nice beginning. For the entree, I ordered the Veal Marsala. I have been to many restaurants where they have Veal Marsala, but rarely do you really taste the Marsala! Here, there is a no question that the Veal Marsala is cut wih a fork tender and you really taste the Marsala. My wife ordered a dish she had not had in the past, Loin of Pork with Vinegar Peppers. She thoroughly enjoyed it and said she would order it again. I had Espresso and Tortoni, and my wife had Tea and Tortoni for dessert. Service is always Very Good/Excellent. A lovely meal for a Summer afternoon.
Theyre zuppa di cozze was soooo good. We got the red sauce and we practically licked the bowl. Im not really a mussels person and Ive always been scared to eat after Ive gotten sick at a different restaurant but when I go to Ninos ill definitely order that. Delicious!
Horrible, horrible, horrible!!! Planned a meeting there and the place was closed when we got there. The hostess arrive 15 minutes later than when the meeting was supposed start and finally opened the doors to a dark cold restaurant. No service was available until the meeting ended a hour and half later, not even a glass of water. Then she proceeded to have an attitude and became confrontational. During the meeting, vacuum cleaners were going and the bug man was spraying...lol what a joke!!. Never again. I know people in New York and Staten Island can be difficult to work with, but this takes the cake. I would never plan another meeting or dinner there again. Thanks Ninos for wasting our hard earned money on mailers and lunch at our disgrace of a restaurant.
Had dinner here Wednesday . Very friendly atmosphere . The staff is extremely accommodating. Everything was delicious. The bread arrives first accompanied by eggplant caponatina. Really good. My appetizer was the fried zucchini, recommend this whole heartedly. Very crisp and light. For my entree I ordered the chicken parm which was fresh tasting and had just the right amount cheese and sauce. It came with pasta which was perfectly al dente. I finished off with a honey ricotta cheese cake to die for. The prices arent cheap but well worth it.
What a wonderful experience every time I go to Nino’s. The hospitality you get from start to finish will make you feel like you have known these people your whole life and the owner Agim is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Besides getting treated like royalty the food, in a word, Amazing!!Not even sure where to begin with what to order because honestly everything has been so on point flavor wise. Grilled Octopus best I have ever had, the eggplant caponata you receive with bread is so flavorful but don’t fill up there because the pasta filled with pear and fresh pecorino is one of the best things I have ever tasted. I was also able to sample the fall off the bone Veal Osso Bucco over Risotto which was mouthwatering. The Chicken Milanese was so good (wait I need a moment) good. And if that wasn’t enough the Tiramisu will bring a tear to your eye. You can taste the love and attention to the food at Nino’s . This is the spot in Staten Island!!!
Beautiful place the appetizers were good but the I the eggplant rollatini was it disgrace it smelled bad at it was mushy inside let me explain something real quick when you make fresh eggplant rollatini you fry it up as a beautiful crisp you roll it you put some ricotta cheese in it if they take it with a little mozzarella on top little sauce and its a beautiful this was a disgrace I read reviews on Yelp I saw pictures on Yelp everybody raves about the chicken parmesan I ordered that oh my God this was like made yesterday and then reheated it was in a mush mush mush party it was disgusting for 23.69 it should be fantastic
I recently visited Albany NY and went to what they consider the best Italian restaurant......it absolutely pales in comparison to Ninos.Im spoiled by having Ninos.....its the absolute BEST food with Great service.If Im going to have italian food it better be better than what I can make at home and at Ninos it is!!!
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Ninos Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-03My fiance took me here and I have to say the food was absolutely delicious and fresh. The appetizer was yummy it was a mozzarella square I forgot the name of it but it was outstanding. The mushroom risotto was to die for it was so good. My fiance ordered that dish and I couldnt help it but eat from his plate. The service overall was excellent. The waiter was fantastic. The tiramisu was so perfect and soft and tasteful. Will be definitely returning.
Review №2
2022-05-22Ninos is a neighborhood classic. Its been serving fine Italian food in this area for as long as I can remember. The food is great, the staff is fantastic, and there are always specials!
Review №3
2021-12-11The hostess greeted me and my husband swiftly seated us. I was there with my spouse and coworkers for the annual Dyker Christmas party. I like how the party room has its own entrance and the open bar located within the party room. It all started with my favorite Espresso Martini. The salad Insalata di Rucola with lemon vinaigrette is fantastic. The main dish The Oreganata filet de sole was cooked to perfection, and it was a lovely way to cap the night with sweet sweets. Overall, excellent meal and courteous service. The owner, as well as the waiter, came over to make sure everything was in order. Thats what I call service. We will return, thank you Ninos. Strongly recommend!
Review №4
2022-04-17Enjoyed Easter dinnner at Ninos. I had the Frutti di Mare. Excellent mix of seafood with shrimps, octopus, squid and scungilli. Rabbit cacciatore was delicious and I wish I had the recipe. I had the best Tortoni ever for dessert. Service was excellent.
Review №5
2022-04-03It was my first time here and my wife’s birthday; we ordered hot antipasto and Caesar salad for appetizer s and my wife had Salmon for main course ( loved the Dijon sauce) I had the Chicken Sorrentino ( prosciutto and eggplant) with a delicious Marsala sauce so so tasty!! The vegetables served with the entrees very good escarole & green beans w carrots The wait staff very friendly and give excellent service and the owner comes and greets his customers and asks you if everything is good!! That’s nice to see; very nice man . I highly recommend Ninos and will come back soon!!!
Review №6
2022-04-09The service was great. The place was neat and clean. The menu had a great variety. The food however was average. I got chicken and it was a bit over cooked. The flavor was a bit flat. Only tasted like lemon. It was supposed to be a lemon, wine sauce but it was brown, likely because it was over cooked. The veal bolognese was good. The pasta was perfectly Al dente and the sauce was ok.
Review №7
2022-05-19Good food. Place always seems busy. They have a lot of parties there too. Kind of a loud dining room. Looking for a quiet, cozy spot, go somewhere else. But Id give it 4 stars.
Review №8
2022-05-09The St. George Theatre is so thankful to Ninos for being a restaurant sponsor at our May 7, 2022 gala. Agim and staff are always wonderful to work with and have been supporting our mission for the past few years. The food was presented beautifully and of course DELICIOUS. No wonder theyre one of our favorite SI restaurants!!! And did I mention they make the best chicken rollatini AND cocktails? Always consistent and perfect! Thank you ~ Thank you ~ Thank you ~ not only for having a great restaurant and great staff but for being so community minded. We are so grateful for all you do. Staten Island is a better place thanks to you. xoxoxox The St. George Theatre is proud to call you a friend. xoxoxox
Review №9
2022-03-23Good services amazing soup delicious & amazing porkchopsDelicious 😋
Review №10
2020-10-04We went to celebrate my daughters communion. It was an amazing lunch. The staff was attentive and food delicious. We sat outside. They were very safety conscious and Im looking forward to going again.