Kerbside pickup
Yes
Violettes Cellar in Staten Island
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Location on the map
Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Offerings
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Yes
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 718-650-5050
Site: http://www.violettescellar.com/
Site: http://www.violettescellar.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–9PM
- Tuesday:12–9PM
- Wednesday:12–9PM
- Thursday:12–9PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–8PM
Comments (199)
Violets Cellar has the best service I’ve ever experienced, and I’m from Texas! From the decor to the good music it was a all around good restaurant. Perfect meal before a long flight will be visiting again!
The food was great! The 3 stars are solely rating service. The service was a shitshow…. We had runners ask us if we had more apps, several different servers bring us different menus, different servers asking if we needed anything. We asked person A for another seat, person B brought it, then server A asked if we still needed another chair. Very hectic experience for a graduation dinner. Place was not full. Overall, very confusing as to who to ask for what, due to lack of structure and communication between staff.
Out of the few experiences I’ve had at this restaurant I I’ve always had a good experience. Wait staff is very good and their food is even better. If your looking for a nice dinner this is definitely on the table
Love the food and atmosphere here. The place is cute and well spaced out for a smaller venue. It also has a nice outdoor seating area. I am a big fan.
Our group of 6 had a mixed reaction to this establishment.1. The look and vibe is 5 star. Very comfortable chairs and tables nicely set apart from eachother. Cool decor resembling a wine celler.Background music was nice and not intrusive.The place was emaculate !2. Food : 4 out of the six enjoyed their dishes. We started with 2 small plates and a salad . Nice presentation and tasty.2 of the 6 individuals liked their dish but felt it was not spicy enough .3. Service: waiter was pleasant ,but this place like so many others affected by covid was short staffed. Our waiter was serving almost every table ( place was full. )Hence, his attentiveness was kind of lacking through no fault of his own4. Once again covid may have impacted on the price here. 6 people one person had a drink , no coffee or desert over $300.00. That said, main courses are well apportioned. They all come with a side which compliments the dish. Tapas can be shared and there is a nice variety
Words cannot express the wonderful time I had at this restaurant. The food is amazing. Matt our attendee was wonderful. The restaurant is gorgeous.
Went to Violettes Cellar on their opening night. It was an absolutely beautiful restaurant. The attention to detail was not lacking in any way. Decor was gorgeous with wine cork walls, exposed brick, industrial lighting and a touch of purple tones throughout all parts of the restaurant, party rooms and button room. The food was fantastic! Very well executed, described exactly as served on the menu and nicely presented. Had a chance to speak to the owner/chef and he seems to be a very nice person dedicated to the success of his restaurant that he clearly put a lot of thought and love into. I will definitely frequent Violettes Cellar as it is a gem in Staten Island and exactly what our little island needs. Dont forget to visit the speakeasy The Button Room! It brings you back in time to the 20s and is worth the experience!
Original, unique decor, good food
The food was absolutely delicious; I ate twice just to make sure my tastebuds were not playing tricks on me. The drinks are soo good and the fact you have different options of water ahh refreshing. It’s affordable and better than any chain restaurant you’ve been going too. The service was exceptional as well from the greeter to the waiter thank you.
Food was great, and service was also. Ordered to go and they went above and beyond to ensure the meal was just as good at home as it is when dining in.
Incredible food and atmosphere! The duck breast, creamed spinach, tiramisu, and crème brûlée, were incredible! One of the best, that I have tried, worldwide.
Came here for the first time for brunch with my girlfriends. Such a gorgeous place! We were seated in this little room off of the entrance that was perfect for a party of 6 people. It was nice to have our own little private get together. The food is excellent! I tried the Cookie Butter Pancakes & the Adult Iced Coffees. Highly recommend coming here!! Great brunch spot. They also have a cute little photo booth! So fun. Will definitely be back.
Delicious food! Friendly staff
Love this place it’s decor and it’s definitely one of a kind. My best friends 30th surprise birthday party was held here. It was so cool how behind the doors are other rooms. The food and service was wonderful.
This was my first time there n I had a BEAUTIFUL time!!! The food was DELICIOUS 😋😍, AWESOME Staff n it was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS in there!!! Very relaxing n chill vibe 💯🍹
Such good food. Very accommodating to gluten free needs. Octopus was delicious, and everyone in our party tried a variety of dishes they loved. Love the vibe and decor. This is like the Stone Houses hipster younger sibling. Greatly enjoyed.
Came here for a baby shower. We rented a private room and had a buffet style menu. The room looked excellent, the food was great and staff were very courteous and professional. I would definitely recommend this place and hold future events here.
My wife and I came here for the first time and had a great time. We had reservations on Saturday night and were seated right away. The staff was very friendly and inviting. The service was excellent. All tables were occupied and we still got great attention from our server. The food was delicious and served promptly. We will definitely come back here again.
We had a 17th Birthday party in the adorable button room. I was able to book quickly and With less than one weeks notice.Prices are very reasonable the food was delicious the manager was so helpful and accommodating as was all of the staff. Everything was low maintenance drama free ends easy-going. Tons of great Instagramable photo opportunities and an excellent dessert array.
Wonderful food and even better service!I recently had a birthday brunch celebration at Violettes Cellar and it was perfect. I have not dined out much recently and I felt so comfortable there. They were following all proper protocols which really eased my anxiety. On top of that, all of the staff were phenomenal. They were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. My niece ordered the french toast and they were sure to make sure she would be OK with the texture (it is very rich and dense...and delicious). Everyones meal and drinks were delicious. I especially recommend the Old Smokey Manhattan and the Crate & Barrel cocktail. Definitely going to stay on my list of go to restaurants on Staten Island.
Delicious food. Got the lobster risotto. It tasted amazing. Great atmosphere too!
The ambience is great and the brunch menu has some unique options. However, I felt like the food was bland. I ordered the french toast bread pudding. The texture was nice but I dont know where the french toast flavor went. It lacked sweetness, cinnamon and maybe even a little salt. The chicken and waffles on the other hand, while also missing salt, was quite nicely prepared and tasty. I would come back again to try the other brunch options.
The food is always awesome here and the service is some of the best. I strongly recommend trying them out when you have a chance.
Enjoyed brunch here the other day. Amazing service, extremely attentive. I loved how the bartender came over to make sure that the drink he had to alter for my pregnant self was to my liking since he had never made so many changes to it before (decaf and non alcoholic .. I probably should have picked another drink but Im grateful he was able to adjust it). The food was great. My friend and I split an order of chicken pot pie empanadas and a prosciutto flatbread as well as a side of bacon and they were all great! We got a quick tour of all the rooms and loved the different themes to them. I would absolutely go back for a meal and would consider them for an event.
The food was amazing and affordable and the atmosphere was very nice.
Horrible horrible and horrible. I just recieved my delivery from postmates. 3 small raviolis for $17, my soup was sent in two different containers, not prepared properly at all. Who sends broth and vegetables separately and basically says make your own soup? I called and Philip? I believe his name is, he said the owner is his father, says they only do small portions. This is not stated on the postmates app and they should so people will not complain or expect FULL meals.The customer service is horrible and I will never order from here again, you couldnt pay me.Put more details on the postmate app.Waste of money, time and energy.
Lovely place and really attentive server/bartender. Food is amazing and well presented.
Just recently left this restaurant and it was such a bad experience from the beginning to the end . Our SERVER Santiago ( I believe that was his name ) was not only very rude but I felt was very cold from the beginning. Don’t get me wrong the food was good but when it came to paying the bill he was not only loud about it but very uncivil . My card declined because I didn’t realize I didn’t transfer the full amount until the last minute and when he came back and told me it declined he stood over me while I was trying to transfer my funds . I asked him if he can give me some space he kept saying my card declined . The bill was going to get paid regardless because I was sitting with a group of people . Just know this will be my FIRST and LAST Time at this restaurant .Maybe you should teach your Servers how to deal with customers if this ever happens to them and not embarrass them .I’m not sure if he thought because we was a group of Black People that he already had a stereotype from the beginning . But Never Again !!!!!
The food is amazing! I went for a birthday brunch and the amount of food plus the taste was totally worth the amount. Keep it up guys!
I have to say that I really enjoyed the experience at this lovely restaurant. The hostess and waiter, Matt, which I encountered were great, friendly and personable. The bartender, Ramon, was exceptional. I enjoyed my meal, especially that I requested it a certain way and it came out perfect. Great ambiance. I will be back and will be sure to recommend this place to family and friends.
We just came back from Violettes Cellar, the food was great! I had the Lobster Risotto and my husband had the Cavatelli. It was the best we ever had. Everything on the menu is different, like no other place. Our waiter Santiago, was very attentive. My husband ordered a Corona, and he told us that when he was growing up in Mexico that the Corona bottle was very different. The bottle had a picture of a beautiful lady running on the beach. If you want something different, Violettes Cellar is the place to go. Santiago, made it a very pleasurable experience. We will definitely, go back.
An absolutely amazing experience! The decor was like nothing I have seen before on SI and the food was impeccable. Had a surprise 30th Birthday party hear and was a little nervous because I have never been here prior to reserving this party. Violet Cellar did not disappoint at all. Everything was delicious and the setup for the party was perfect. Huge shout out to our host/bartender June! Can not say enough about this woman. She is a 1 woman reckon crew. Not one person in my party had a glass ever empty. The minute she saw your glass getting low she would be right over your shoulder pouring more wine, sangria or asking if you needed anything else. Thank you for a wonderful experience and I will definitely be back.
Love environmental, quick service, small portions. Little spicy, but taste so delicious. Definitely come back another time
I had my daughters birthday here and we LOVED it!! Food was great, service was excellent and the entire decor of the place made you feel so special...like a ritzy glam type.
Food is amazing! Perfect portions. Great atmosphere. Loved it!
My friends and I really enjoyed dining here. Nice ambience & friendly service. All of our entrees were delicious. I had the short rib entree and it was one of the best Ive ever eaten - it was cooked perfectly. Try this restaurant if you havent been here before - you wont be disappointed.
My fiancé and I booked the Crate Room for our engagement party. The booking process was quick and easy, as Ciro returned phone calls, and sent emails quickly. The day of the party everything was amazing. Derrick was a great server! We were quickly served drinks that were absolutely delicious! Once my entire party got there the food was brought out soon after. Everything tasted amazing, especially the truffle egg toast! Everything at Violette’s Cellar is amazing, and we highly recommend it to everyone looking for a delicious brunch!
Excellent. I had the pear and blue cheese empanadas and crab cake spring rolls, lychee grand martini, and champagne sangria - all amazing, unique flavors. Service was great, lovely wine themed decor!
My daughter an I had a wonderful brunch here. We were in the outer deck they have next door to the main restaurant so we got to enjoy the weather as we had out meals. The service was excellent and the food (along without servers recommendations) was absolutely delicious! I would go there again in n a heartbeat! It will be arranging another brunch with my girlfriends an will suggest Violettes Cellar for our next trip.
Our 1st time going there. Decided to take my husband there and the family for Fathers Day, everything was excellent including the service. We order from their regular Sunday Brunch. They offer bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, sangrias... for 20 extra dollars. Unfortunately the sangria wasnt that great, very weak compared to other restaurants Ive been to. I think (hopefully) you are better getting a drink from the menu. We will definitely be back.
Only good thing is the drinks foods too pricey underseasoned food no love ppl are racist
Located on Hylan Boulevard, has a parking lot, and has valet parking. All of these are a big plus. Unusual location in that the restaurant is in the basement. Dining room is nicely decorated. The maitre d was incredible, very funny and engaging. The menu was interesting and I enjoyed the creativity of the appetizers. I had the lobster and shrimp risotto which was pretty good. Could have used a bit more seasoning (salt/pepper) but that might be my taste. The only negative was that the bar was hit or miss. My wife had the special tropical cocktail and it was great! I ordered a martini. The drink was good but the olives were terrible! There is no excuse for mushy olives in a martini. Later in the evening a member of my table ordered a lychee martini that came out undermined and we had to send it back. They fixed it, but these issues should not happen when you are paying $12+ for a cocktail.
Easter brunch was lovely. Upscale without having to leave the Island.
THE COUPLE•Back in the Big Apple🍎🙌🏼🗽.First item on the list of things to do, teach Renée about equality of portion sizes☝🏼️😋🙈•THE COOKBOOK•Whole Ginger-Mizo Baked Scottish Salmon topped with Scallions and Toasted Sesame Seeds😁.Charred Spanish Octopus on Spiced Black Been Puree, Crumbled Bacon and Chipotle Oil🔥😝🔥•THE CHEF•“Honestly, when you give people the opportunity to rise, they will. A lot of people have the capability to do so much but no one ever gives them the ability to excel. My background was in marketing/finance, but I always loved to cook. One day I bought myself a chefs jacket and decided that I will make the dishes. I gave myself the chance to be a chef, no one else... .I’ve been working in restaurants, delis, and bars since I was 14 and a lot of who I am today comes from my experiences. I always tried to learn from when I thought someone had done well and understand what led to mistakes when they were made. .Staten Island has a lot of Mom and Pop restaurants but the majority are Italian. It all tends to be the same, not only with the food but also the look. We tried to make @violettescellarnyc as different and unique as possible. Our inspiration comes from being able to taste flavors from different cultures cuisines in one evening. It’s similar to tapas, but I would describe it as contemporary American inspired by many different cultures. .To me; the blending of cultures is similar to the blending of ideas in business. I believe micromanagement kills most businesses. There are plenty of brilliant people in the world and you can’t do everything yourself, particularly in the restaurant business. I would be foolish to think that I could perform well in all of the roles my team excel in! .Theres tremendous joy in letting someone express themselves and seeing their excitement as they push forward! At the end of the day it all comes down to laughter amongst staff and having a tight knit family environment where everybody is able to grow!” @peterbotros51 (Chef/Owner of @violettescellarnyc) •
They seem to have good practices in place for COVID such as limiting the number of tables and cleaning tables and menus. Server was friendly as was bartender. Service was slow paced but didnt impact the experience. I do feel that prices are a bit high but the food is pretty good quality. I got the charcuterie and thought it was a bit much for just me and one other person. May be better suited for a table of 4.My only real issue is the clientele that seem to frequent this place. Been here on more than one occasion and seems that there is usually at least one (if not multiple) loud intoxicated customers. It does ruin the otherwise sophisticated ambiance. I would return regardless maybe at an earlier hour.
Such an amazing place! Had the pleasure of attending a a beautiful 45th birthday and Im already recommending the place.The service was outstanding.They didnt blink at preparing me a vegetarian option which was a cauliflower steak that was excellent!Great date place! Girls night out! Perfect place for just about anything! ❤❤❤
Elegant and warm, food was good and the staff very attentive
Manager is extremely knowledgeable however, front desk was not really on the top of it!
We a wonderful family style brunch with the beer and wine package. The food was delicious and hot, Derrick was our main showrunner and he was amazing! Request him if you can!
The place was adorable. Very clean and covid safe. The drinks were very good. The food was good but there could have been a little more for the price. Shrimp avocado toast was small for the price.. The service was excellent. I will go back.
Good atmosphere. Food was ok. Desert was really bad.
Food is amazing and bottomless brunch is worth it
Super cute interior design, i went to the brunch with a few of my friends and we were very disappointed, our waiter spoke to us in a condescending tone as if we were inferior, and the food was below par. i ordered the egg truffle toast and it looked like they used one egg and filled the rest with mushrooms. when we were asking questions about the menu, the waiter seemed bothered and annoyed. i don’t think we will be returning. i give two stars, one for the interior space, and one for how quick our food was prepared.
The button room is a charming little bar with a speakeasy feel. Be sure to check it out!I enjoyed the Maduro Manhattan and the wife enjoyed the Vee s Knees. Both were great!
Loved the atmosphere - like the name states, I felt like I was in a cozy basement. I have been here about 3 times and all the the apps I have had were great, and the pasta dishes as well. Staff was friendly, and drinks were good. Highly recommend.
Cool party room. food is excellent service great. mac and cheese was great.
Was there for an engagement party. The food was rough, small portions (but Id expect that) flank steak 3 pieces and way overcooked, paired with basic string beans and carrots (blah) I give a 3 because it was a large party, if it were a dinner a strong 1. Ill give this another shot as dinner, but the basement vibe isnt very appealing, unless you go speakeasy vibe and this doesnt have that vibe at all, especially off Hylan blvd.
The reason Im going with only 3 stars is because last week I made a dinner order for 2 and the food itself was very good..however not only was the fruity pebbles cheese cake horrific I ended up sick the rest of the night..very unhappy. But as I previously mentioned the dinners were excellent. The 3 meat meatballs amazing..(STAY FARAWAY FROM THE CHEESE CAKE).!!!!!!
Flapjacks were sooooo fluffy.They were yummy 😋My husband enjoyed his Lobster Benedict. There was nothing left on his plate.
We really enjoyed our dinner at Violettes Cellar. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious and service was awesome too! In terms of covid safety, there was temperature check upon entry, mask wearing and tables properly spaced out.
My cousin had her bridal shower here and it was LOVELY. The staff were extremely helpful and courteous, always there when we needed them. The food was beyond delicious and they even had a set-up where they made fresh omelettes and pancakes. My first time here and it was great! I would definitely recommend.
Nice looking placeBut not exactly my type of food. For the price the portion are small And being served only 2 small dinner rolls just started not right.Ooh well not going back. Ive come to this location when it was La Botte then it becameTroy. So I figured lets try now , but nope if I want fancy locking apps. Ill go somewhere else.
Great food. Great service. The artichoke bread pudding was a surprisingly delicious choice. Portions are adequate, if not a little light, but youre not going here to get fat. Could easily ignore the entrees in favor of several small plates to share.
My boyfriend and I were looking for a romantic place for a nice dinner. I made the reservation for 7:15pm through Open Table. I received a call from the restaurant the night before asking if we could move our reservation to 8pm because there was a party at the time. We were not told that there would be SEVERAL parties, one of which had very loud music. They placed us in a small room with two tables directly in between two of the parties. The appetizers were tasty, but the main courses were overcooked and mushy. We couldn’t order cocktails because the bar was being used by one of the parties and our bill still came out to $180 with tip. We should’ve been given these details when the reservation was changed. It was a very disappointing evening. Even the wait staff kept apologizing to us for the inconveniences.
Okay, I have to share this review. We went to a new place for us last night on Staten Island. Violettes Cellar was a wonderful dining experience for us! Set up like a basement speakeasy. Cool décor: wood ceiling, reclaimed wood in areas, and splashes of purple accents everywhere. The atmosphere was excellent from the onset followed by fantastic service and food/cocktails. Actually the apps, grilled octopus and oysters, were awesome and our filet mignon was just okay. When we go back weve already decided that well share a tomahawk steak. Rosanas favorite color is purple and there were several places for great photo ops, which you see we took full advantage of...LOL
Sharif our waiter was top notch .my wife and I had the Chicken Empanadas & Spinach Artichoke spread fir an appetizer. For dinner she had the Chillin sea bass which was delicious. I had the Shirt rib in a polenta & Gorgonzola cheese sauce which was off the charts. Desserts we had Creme brûlée & strawberry strudel which we delicious. And last but not least Melissa the hostess with the best old school music playlist brining back in time. Definitely going back very soon. Thank you Violette’s Cellar for a great time
Violets cellar is an excellent charming location with a decadent flare. It is decorated in a rare yet tasteful fancy neoclassic wine cellar decor that instantly transports the senses to a differnt time and place. I get a kick at the wooden doors that appear to weigh a ton and are befitting the brick archway. There are multiple dining options including outdoor, the main cellar with regular waiter service, a bar area with pedestal seating and a seperate lounge area for events and catering.This was my second time and the food was exquisite. The Chilean Sea Bass was dressed like artwork for the palete and left me fully satisfied.Unlike many other restaurants the receptionist (Giana)was not only warm and welcoming, but also made sure every detail of my visit was above standard.This is a hidden treasure worth returning too!
This is certainly NOT an eatery advertised by the Stone House. This is a warm, relaxing, attractive and fun place to come and enjoy the exquisite cuisine Violette’s Cellar has to offer. The restaurant has been masterfully refurbished offering several crowd choices - from 15-20 to 60-70. Cozy tables for couples and small parties are in abundance and attractively furnished.The service is not at all annoying but meticulous and detail attentive catering to the personal preferences you might have for this visit.The wine list is truly impressive, and the staff knowledge of and attention to menu detail are impressive, indeed.The menu is so diverse and caters to so many tastes that it takes a while until you make the right choice. And when the kitchen delivers, you realize you made the perfect choice and enjoy it to your heart’s delight. Obviously, Violette’s chef is the master of his craft, and Violette’s should be proud of its kitchen - Staten Island’s best (and we’ve been around!).We enjoyed our visit to the Cellar immensely. Thank you guys, keep up the great service and fabulous food you serve. We will definitely be back!V.and N.
We went here for brunch. We did sit outside as they have an area dedicated for this. Its nice as they took a shipping container and converted it to outdoor space. We were the only people sitting outside so getting service was ok but not great. I assume this is because many people just sit indoors and there is no dedicated waiter for outdoors. The food quality was great. Our food was served hot and the flavors were above what we expected. Presentation was great as well. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and would come here again.
Amazing food, atmosphere, customer service! very impressed and satisfied. definitely going back. Matt the server is quite the entertainer! be sure to get him. great staff!
Attended a brunch baby shower, very clean and food was delicious. I will definitely come back to Violettes Cellar!
Everything was delicious. We had a private room for 14 people which was cozy and intimate. We chose family style and had more than enough food for everyone. Drinks were also great! Will definitely go there again!
We were supposed to have our Daughters communion party here but because of covid we couldnt. Violettes Cellar was very accommodating. We were able to cater the food and have it delivered. We ordered many different dishes. The food was delicious and very fresh. My family could not stop raving about it. I cant wait to be able to eat at the restaurant..this place is a must!
I was obsesseDDDDDD with the croissants. Thank you always we love SIR
DO NOT RECOMMENDWhile having to wait FOREVER for a table, once we got seated the waitress just wasn’t attentive at ALL!The food came out cold, so we sent it back. When we got the bill, we were charged TWICE for the food that WAS ORIGINALLY COLD!!!We pointed it out and the waitress argued for a second before taking it off.The manager never helped us out.Worst experience EVER!Save your money and go elsewhere.
First time here, very impressed! Quality food and drink,(excellent presentation) great service and nice ambience.Will definitely be back!
I ordered the Spicy Chicken Parm Oreganata and when I got it the chicken was literally raw in the middle. It was fried all the way around and the moment I cut into it it was soft and pink. When I asked the waitress to cook it she immediately started saying I was wrong and I should just eat it. I do not suggest coming here if you want to have a good dining experience. The food is low quality and the staff are rude. Definitely will not be eating here again!
Loved it here! Great atmosphere, server took now if my food allergies and made sure I was aware of what was in items before I ordered. My friend and I had a great time. We went during the week and had a reservation and didnt have to wait at all. I can heard it gets crowded on the weekends!
Recently wanted to try out Violette’s Cellar for a brunch date with my friends. I found that it was a bit over priced for the portions & overall effort. Wasn’t anything special at all, might of well went to a diner. The waiter was kind of rude & uninterested.Although, i will say it’s decorated very cutely. I don’t think i’d try it again.
This restaurant is amazing! I don’t feel comfortable taking my child to Chuck E Cheese’s because they don’t have outdoor facilities but this establishment will accommodate my unruly children, allow them to run around the restaurant and hit people with balloons. It’s the place to dine if you’re a lazy parent and have no desire to discipline your children. ENJOY!
Great time and food.Only issue, phones do not connect.
This place is truly a Hidden Gem. I was first attracted to it because purple is my color and my moms name is Violet. The menu is diverse and the food and drinks are good. We went for afternoon dessert and coffee. The butter crumb cappuccino was out of this world as was the buttercrumb Blondie. It wasnt crowded at all. Highly recommend. Lunch is also very good.
I reserved a party room at violet cellar for may 8th. I received a phone from violet caller today on March 29th asking when I could come in to see the room and leave a deposit, we agreed on tomorrow March 3st. I received another phone call about 20minutes later saying that they needed a deposit today because they had another person that was interested for the same room for the same date and time! I told them I could make it by 3:30pm because I was waiting for my daughter to get home from school. At 3:00pm I called them back and told them I was on my way and if they still had the slot for me. I was told “yea you are good! See you soon!” So great I rushed out of my house. I do not drive so I walked there with my daughter. I’m 6 months pregnant and it took me and my daughter 20mins to walk there ! When I get there I’m told that they have away my spot! I don’t understand how or why if I specifically told them I was on my way with the deposit!! This is disheartening. I was so upset and emotional when I left because I had reserved months in advance!! I was told that I still had the spot only to find out that they gave it away! I did not receive a phone call prior to today, they literally called me today pushing for a deposit right away and then gave it away before I could get there. I will not be going to violet cellar for any events ever again! The manager was so nonchalant and didn’t care that I was mislead. Very unprofessional.
Had a very nice dinner in a pleasant setting. The Bucatini Carbonara was excellent! I highly recommend. My wife had the Chicken Cutlet. It is different. Worth a try but I prefer the more traditional style. Everything was fresh and served fairly quickly. Nice place for a special occasion.
Very cozy, yet elegant atmosphere. Very eclectic, inventive cocktail and food menu. We had chicken & waffles and butter poached lobster eggs benedict, both were excellent. The complementary croissants were also very good. Service was excellent. Water glasses were refilled often and we were checked on frequently. Overall, a great experience. I will be back! Dont hesitate to visit this establishment, we need to support unique, high quality restaurants such as Violettes.
$32 for two tiny pieces of duck no thanks
This has become a pretty trendy spot. We’ve eaten here a few times and attended two parties. The ambiance of the place is hard to beat, love the speakeasy setup and the decor. The second time we ate there we saw two people from the Jersey Shore show. Food is very good good tapas style fare, good selection of wine. It is on the pricey side though for small portions. Free valet parking which is nice.
Love the food! Kale salad with grilles chicken or shrimp are my quick go tos. But the chicken and salmon entrees are dee-lish!! Also family loved the chicken empanadas and Flatbread. Everything is fresh and delicious.
I have been here before and was excited to return, but was deeply disappointed. It took us an hour to order our food. The wait staff was no where to be found when needed and wouldn’t give us water refills. The bottomless mimosas/bellinis are timed for 90 minutes, but it’s impossible to get even a second glass. The waiter gave us a pitcher of the mimosas/bellinis towards the end of the 90 minutes, but still wouldn’t give us water. It took my friends a half hour to get syrup for their waffles. If it weren’t for a table by us, we couldn’t grasp the attention of any of the wait staff to get the check. They also cleared my friends dish as he had his fork and knife in his hand still eating, but left behind empty plates for over 20 minutes. If they were having an off day or were short staffed, we would’ve appreciated some communication for the lengthy absences.
Great atmosphere and service. However a little disappointed in the food. We ordered the crab spring rolls, calamari, pear salad, kale salad, brisket sliders, and lamb meatballs. While the crab spring roll, pear salad, and lamb meatballs were delicious...... the calamari was of the frozen variety, the kale salad was majority arugula, and the brisket sliders were minced vs pulled. Maybe brunch is better?
Loved the decor! The food is phenomenal. Portions are pretty small, but it tells you that right on the menu small plates Its fun to order a bunch of different dishes & share. The satay steak is my favorite, the way its cooked is perfect.
This place is truly a Hidden Gem. I was first attracted to it because purple is my color and my moms name is Violet. The menu is diverse and the food and drinks are good. We went for afternoon dessert and coffee. The butter crumb cappuccino was out of this world as was the buttercrumb Blondie. It wasnt crowded at all. Highly recommend. Lunch is also very good.
Great decor, atmosphere and service. The portions are way too small for the price. I understand they are going for a family style eatery, but if the prices were lower then i think this could work. I wouldnt go here hungry. Its nice for a few drinks and an appetizer
Get yourself ready for tiny food and ridiculous prices
Mothers Day brunch was delightful, a little crowded because its got a good reputation. The food was amazing. I think the wait staff was a little overwhelmed but they did okay.Would absolutely recommend weather just for dinner, a prefix menu or a brunch like we had.
Delicious food and drinks. We had Matt as our waitor who recommended great drinks, and was very kind. Great time all together.
Hidden gem right on hyland, love this spot good food and nice atmosphere.
Went for brunch and it was delicious!
Excellent food, great atmosphere. Went for a catered bday party. The cood is too notch. SI has alot of italian fare so to be up there in rank says something. The service is attentive and friendly. Did not use the main dinning area, but the atmosphere there looks and feels good. Would like to return for a intimate dinner for 2, seems like the perfect place for that.
Love the food, love the atmospheres. A great night out place.Food is almost perfect, just a bit too salty. Portion wise is too small for the price. It will be better if the portion can be larger or the price should go down a little.
Food was ok and drinks were good. Waitress started off great and then slowly never came back. Hard to re order drinks or deserts. The bus boy was doing it for us. We thought she was done for the evening until she came back with the bill.
Really great atmosphere bringing city feel to Staten Island. Food was fairly good, didnt like the fact you couldnt change some things to suit dietary needed, because they were pre-prepped. Service was good, very trendy, refreshing style.
Nice atmosphere and friendly staff, clean, quality place. Complimentary croissants were yum! Brunch menu looked amazing but meals tasted a little bland (grilled chicken, philly, chicken & waffles, lobster benedict). Portions are small, so not ideal for sharing. BLT Bloody Mary tasted like it came from a mix. Nice place but not sure we’d go back (not for brunch atleast).
Personally came here a few months ago back in march, the staff and servers belittled us and constantly got our order wrong. When we simply asked for a correction they verbally abused us and would not give us a refund. Completely humiliating experience for me and my parents, and I cant help but feel like this was a racially motivated attack.
Such a great place...novel menu concept. ..cool ownersAdd in tasty cocktails and its a go to place
The absolute GREATEST thing to happen to Staten Island. I have been there 3 times since it has opened its doors 8 weeks ago and each time is better than the last. The food is better than any restaurant youll eat at in Manhattan. The decor and ambiance is magnificent. There is a speakeasy as well which is super cool and you feel right at home. The pricing is slightly less than Manhattan pricing which is another plus.I suggest the wild mushroom flat bread, Tomahawk Rib-eye (will feed up to 5 -6 people), the potato trio and the House Made Burrata. Looking forward to my next visit.
How long does it take to make scrabbled egg and to bake potatoes? 5mins? 15mins? How about 45mins? Well, 45mins is what the chef and waitress here feel it takes to make a 3 bite sizes (supposedly 3eggs, though feel like 1.5eggs)of scrambled eggs and bake 12 tiny potatoes.We visited the place on Saturday, July 20 and was got a cold, half hearted smile from our waitress Sam. Since it was the hottest day of the summer, we ordered for some cocktails. In less than a minute my cocktail was on the table. My drink had none of the ingredients of what was on the menu and the champagne in it was flat. It was clearly been sitting out and might have been something they got it wrong for someone else.We ordered the food and had a long 45min wait to get scrabbled egg and potatoes while my wife ordered avacado toast. Whats even more interesting is that the menu said fried potatoes but what we got was baked potatoes. No explanations on why they changed and no apologiesWill not suggest this place, more because of the service than the food. You got 2stars in spite of the lousy service bcoz the food was edible
Im only giving 4 stars for the ambiance. The cocktails are good but the food comes in small portions, is overpriced, and tastes weird. It might suit some people but for me there was too much mixture of flavors that didnt go too well together.
Came here for Brunch, they had interesting options that all tasted pretty good. The portions are smaller than i expected for the price but they are delicious. Reservation are highly recommend as this is not a very big place.
I came here with my family for an anniversary brunch. Our waiter did not pay much attention to the food and drink orders so most of the food did not come out correctly. There were 8 people in the party total.
Love the pasta and drinks excellent service
Great food, beautiful ambiance, practiced COVID-19 guidelines. Menu had options for all palettes from meat-eater to vegan.
This is my second time at Violettes since they opened, so its safe to say I have a problem! Everything from the food, to the drinks, to the decor, and the staff is incredible! The menu has something for everyone, and each dish is delicious!The first time we went we were 8 people for dinner, and we all tried as many of the dishes as possible. Some of the favorites of the group were ANY of the meatballs, the shrimp, and the Pot Pie Empanadas!We went with a group of 10 for brunch yesterday, and we all left raving. Must haves for me are the Cookie Butter Latte, the Fig and Proscuitto flatbread, the French Onion Omelette, and the Italian Bread French Toast!Make your reservations, walk in, get married here, JUST GO!
Horrible. The service was terrible. The food was pedestrian. They call that a buffet? Pasta, chicken, ham? Yawn. Had to ask three times for coffe for the table. The waitress forgot my initial drink order. The food at the buffet was cold. Just a terrible experience. I would have been better off going two blocks down the road to the White Castle. Avoid this rip off joint at all costs. There are 100 better places on Staten Island to spend your hard earned dollar. I will be surprised if they dont shut down within the year.
Over priced and mediocre food. Its more of a tapas spot so you are encouraged to order several plates to share, which is just expensive.The wild mushroom empanadas were good. Calamari was so over cooked we sent it back. We wont be going back.
Best restaurant on Staten Island ! The atmosphere is amazing amd the food is top notch. Ive been there at least 20 times and have never been disappointed. If you want to stay on the island but want a NYC feel I suggest you go here.
My son and I had brunch and the food was amazing especially the shrimp on the Avocado toast. My son enjoyed the lobster and toast
Went there a few weeks ago and had a horrible experience. The staff was rude and could careless about social distancing. They allow children at birthday parties to run around and bother other paying customers without saying anything to their parents. Very unprofessional.
Love it! Try the fried shrimp, prosciutto & fig flatbread, mac & cheese... honestly, everything is wonderful & the cocktails are all delicious! We always leave happy & very full!
Great cozy getaway in Staten Island. The buffalo chicken tacos were great. I think we split 5 dishes amongst 4 people. Highly recommend. FYI - Parking is free valet.
Nice chill place. We had wine and dessert and enjoyed our time there very much. Unfortunately we had to wait 35 min to be seated even with reservation. I dont know if its usually like that or it was just this one time.
Fantastic place great prices with a city feel! #lobsterbenedict
Top notch all around. Excellent food, service & a great place to hang out. The restaurant is beautiful & has great private rooms for parties. Brunch was amazing, looking forward to trying the dinner menu!
Decor and food is great. Some really unique dishes. Service is pretty good. We have been here a few times and the experience was good. I recommend
Were there to celebrate three birthdays !!! The food and service is excellent. I especially liked their mushroom flatbread and the crabcake spring roll. Cant wait to go back
Food is mediocre & be prepared to wipe your own fork off with a napkin to reuse it for your salad & main entree lol pathetic place of business, will never book any establishment managed by this CLOWN ever again.
The menu was unimpressive but overall the restaurant is okay. Whatever you do stay away from the kale salad. There isnt a kale leaf anywhere but romaine lettuce instead at the same price of course.
Good food, good service. It was my first time there but I definitely will be back.
WOULD NOT RECOMMEND, food was overpriced and quality was low. Service was horrible, waited for them for 15-20 minutes just get us water. Extremely rude.
Came in for some desserts to go. It was perfectly done and the staff was very helpful. Great, beautiful place. Cant wait to go there and dine in. Bar inside too.
Amazing food and atmosphere. Wonderful service!!
Very Disappointed , asked for the Tomahawk steak medium it came totally raw . Very fatty. Sent it back and was returned well done .Not sure if they even know how to slice a steak. Patatas bravas with sundries tomatoes was just unpeeled baby potatoes with a flavorless orange sauce . I asked where is the sundried tomatoes as indicated in the menu. The answer was in the sauce . Lol! Person refilling water filled up the wine glass with water.I have had better calamari at pizzeria .Forced an automatic service 20% on the bill.Huge turnoff.I don’t have a problem spending and tipping extremely well but when I order the most expensive thing on the menu and you fail to deliver I have to assume these 5 star write ups are bogus.
The food, service, establishment,and details were all great. This is by far some of the best food Ive ever had, Id definitely recommend coming here for sure
My first time here and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! The food was excellent and so were the drinks! If you are looking for a place with great ambience, this is the place to come to!
I love that it has different theme seating rooms. The wine is my husband & my favorite. Staff are super nice. Food & drinks are great!!
The food was excellent as was the service. The hostess was friendly and our waiter Alexandro was friendly and spot on. I will go back again
Awesome place. Great food. Family style eatery. Great flavor. Staff is very friendly as well. Portion of proceeds from restaurant goes to cancer research. Great place with good ambiance.
Cool atmosphere, attentive but not clingy staff and best of all, delicious food. Went here with friends and we left full and happy. Thank you!
Great food, drinks, ambience & service. Derrick is an amazing part of their staff! Will def be back
This was such a nice little place to have my sisters bridal shower. Great food, unique atmosphere, accommodating staff. Perfect all around!
Went with wife and daughter delicious tapas style dishes and great decor Love the speak easy room called the Button Room. We met the owner Phillip Farinacci a very nice person the other owner is well known Chef Peter Bostro from the picturesque Stone House in Clove Lakes
Its was all good except that it s was priced a bit more and they served a bit less when it comes to serving food. overall good place to taste wine
Lobster tails on Twin Tuesday Special was very good.
Very nice atmosphere. Valet not so good. Went here for a baby shower and the buffet was a little mixed up. Not enough wait staff for the amount of guests.
We absolutely LOVE this restaurant!!! From the tapas to the table...its worth every penny!!! The owners are friendly & inviting...the food is OUTRAGEOUS...& the drinks are DELICIOUS!!! xoxo
Went here for brunch and dinner. Both times were amazing. Love the ambiance. Beautiful place. Amazing food!
Absolutely delicious 😋 great atmosphere and service!!
Food is not so great. Servise is beyond slow. Waiting 25 min to bring menu, then 20 min for coffee. They brought a bill but coffee didnt come yet. Eggs benedict without the best part holandalise sause. Would not go again
I love this place. Food and drink are amazing!
Unprofessional and rude, if there’s an argument breaking out you should listen to both sides first before blaming the only group with the POC present. The belligerent customers were not scolded but the bystanders were, is that fair?
Staff here do not care for their customers. They dont wear masks and allow their poc customers to get verbally harassed by others. Definitely do NOT spend your money here. Would give a zero if possible
The food was delicious. Service was great. Everyone was very nice. The place was clean and beautifully decorated. Prices are reasonable.
My girlfriend and I went on Valentines Day and the service and food was excellent. Great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
Fantastic service! Fantastic food!
Great resturant! Food was delicious and service was excellent! definitely recommend if you are looking for a good resturant for a night out or even a place to get brunch!
Food was awesome!!! Wait staff could have been a lite more attentive other then that, the overall experience was good highly recommend. j vigs
Violettes cellar is one of the best places to dine on Staten island. Great food, great service, and unique atmosphere. Ryan is one of the best servers Ive ever had.
Great food and drinks. Would go there again. Place is really nice, employees are great. would definitely recommend it.
Great service, delicious small plate dining, great cocktails, and lovely setting make this a must go to place on Staten Island. I highly recommend it.
Very pricey and the menu is a bit pretentious and the portion size is tiny. Not to mention it took forever for me to receive our food over an hour and a half
Love this place. The food and cocktails are lovely and the atmosphere is super cozy. Staff is always very attentive and friendly. The hieghborhood was starved for this kind of place.
Not my type of joints very limited menu kind of pricey beautiful atmosphere but if I was younger I would definitely take a date there
Any restaurant that does not hold guests accountable for unacceptable behavior at the expense of other guests is simply a terrible business. Do better and stop making excuses!
Expensive small portions, food was ok. Cocktails were outstanding, place has a cozy feel.
Loved It! A Great variety of small plates. Especially llloved thge Lobster Roll Sliders and Mushrooms in puff pastry
Lets children run crazy and disturbs other guests. Only cares about how many people they can pack in not the experience or the food. I would suggest any other place
Excellent food, but the menu says to order 2-4 plates when 1 is more than enough. It feels like gouging to me.
Beautiful and comfortable restaurant serving brunch all day. Portions small. Also beatures a lovely space for large events and celebrations.
Food was very good the only thing is they have what they call small portions which you would have four small portions which is enough for one then they have bigger portions enough for like 6 people but then when you order side dishes like the potato and vegetable it comes with enough for one person Staten Island is in Manhattan and I feel this kind of restaurant wont work
The service and the food is cooked and served to perfection with good healthy ingridions and authentic family Italian style.
Was there for easter brunch nothing special about the food omelet was cold by the time it finaly got to the table ther were no beverages not even coffee with the brunch even the drinks for the kids we hat tp pay for the restrooms were out of order only one small bathroom line never stoped wont be going back
Decent small plate menu, some mediocre, some outstanding. Great, quiet, intimate atmosphere. A bit costly. Good place for a date.
The staff doesnt know how to handle belligerent clients and cannot seem to maintain social distancing between customers. This place should be shut down immediately.
Food quality is not the same I doubt I’ll be coming back
Very welcoming atmosphere. Good service and food selection. Great wine list!
Great food (fillet mignon satay and creme brulee were awesome) Very friendly staff. Definitely going back
Food good. Prices high for quantity of food. More like appetizer than entree. Nice atmosphere.
Great food and service.
A lil pricey. taco Tuesday was good. 2 for 1 margaritas were disappointing no original. beautful atmosphere
Food was good and portions small. Items are more appetizer than full meal but at full meal prices.
Price r too high for that food quality. Nice atmosphere. Looks clean. Small menu
Great atmosphere and very trendy.. the food and drinks are delicious.. they are reasonably priced a well..
Nice atmosphere, great food, distinctive cocktails. Best bar in the New Dorp area.
Amazing food staff and atmosphere!Delicious and drinks are off the charts!! Thank you
Excellent food polite waitstaff bathrooms could be upgraded to handicap accessible
Delicious food, awesome decor and great service. My new favorite place!
The food was very disappointing.. it took the server a while to bring the food and when we finally got it, it was cold.
I was there for a birthday party. The food, service and the bartenders were great. Worth a try.
Excellent food and a nice place very friendly staff
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for Violettes Cellar 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-27Service was great. Things are on the saltier side when we went like the garganelli, but chili flakes fixes everything. Oysters were fresh and lobster crostini was so refreshing.Free bread we love that. Pear Salad was good.Drinks were good they have so many options!Lobster benedict was salty, charred octopus was salty, but the salad paired well with them both.Dessert was eh, bitter and burnt creme brûlée didn’t get it, cheesecake was... yah no.Would come back again I enjoyed this place! They actually cook.
Review №2
2022-06-15Enjoyed a great lunch with my sister and our hubs - everything we had was delish. We sat outside which was nice and refreshing, but should have sat indoor to enjoy the ambiance.
Review №3
2022-02-23Loved the Atmosphere. The wait staf was attentive and purely professional. Food was presented axactly the way it was described to us. Portions were Not overwhelming and were perfect sized. Will definately come back, And bring friends too ...
Review №4
2021-12-19Another great dinner at Violettas Cellar. We had a number of appetizers, two cowboy ribeyes, drinks and desserts. All was amazing.
Review №5
2022-02-22Wow I was here celebrating a Special friends birthday yesterday. 5 stars! So much so I had leftovers for dinner tonight! Get there on a Sunday! You Cant go wrong with the Saucy Sunday Dinner. Amazing ambiance! Great service! Great wine menu!. Everything was wonderful.
Review №6
2021-08-10My wife and I went out for a dinner date without our son and we loved it!The ambiance. The menu. The service. Everything was excellent. A fine dining experience. Perfect for couples or a date night, Id leave the kids at home. Has a City feel to it. We have driven past a million times and never gave it a thought, but were glad we did tonight.Recommended by both of us.
Review №7
2021-06-27I had a dinner for my tax business here in the wine room at Violette’s Cellar. From the moment you walk in the place has a vibe that is rare when eating out on Staten Island.On top of that the drink special was great and the food was some of the best I’ve had in general let alone on Staten Island.Our waiter was great I wish I could remember his name because I would shout him out.We ate like kings & queens and our drinks never went empty.Will be back, for sure.Shout out to Chef Botros on another great dining experience.
Review №8
2022-04-14An excellent example of Brunch! We were served croissants. Then, we enjoyed our meals. I ordered Sallys french toast with secret batter. It was incredible! We were going to stay for dessert, but most of us were full. In short, Violettes has quality service, a unique atmosphere, and amazing food. If your in Staten Island, go on over and order.
Review №9
2022-02-22I hosted my sister-in-law’s baby shower at Violette’s Cellar this past weekend and it was absolutely perfect! We had the brunch buffet in the Button Room with 35 people and were taken care of by June. June was so attentive to our party from the moment we started setting up until the last guest left. The buffet was fantastic, and at a very reasonable price, and all of the food was incredibly delicious. The pancake and omelet station was a huge hit with our guests. The room was the perfect size for our party and the décor worked great with our Harry Potter theme. I am so grateful to Violette’s Cellar for helping to make this baby shower as special as it was. We cannot wait to come back for a meal another time. Thank you so much Violette’s Cellar!
Review №10
2021-05-16Food was delicious. I loved the little outside patio space and our server Matt was attentive and AMAZING!! He gave us a great rundown of the specials and helped us choose from all the yummy options. He also got me the most delicious Mocktail. I will be returning.