The setting by the water is very relaxing, better to sit outside and enjoy the music, the view and the weather, inside can be noisy. However, the place is spotless and we had a really nice evening. Our server was very polite, helpful, and checked on us very often. We had a nice visit from the manager, John, and we felt welcome and appreciated. The food was very good and the pricing was what you would expect from a very good, local restaurant, where some other places try to get away with charging Manhattan prices. The fig and gorgonzola salad was a great contrast of sweet and sharp, and the squid ink pasta with shrimp and fresh corn was delicious. The house specialty cocktails are also a treat. A must try on the north shore of S.I.!!!

Delicious! Attentive servers, even when the place is packed the service is great Clean. Comfortable. Cute inside. We had the caprese focaccia - very very good n fresh. For our entrees we had chicken parm, chicken Marsala n the fra diavlo. Everyone loved their meals n both chicken dishes went home w leftovers. It was a birthday so we had the olive oil cake which they brought out w a candle n we quietly sang w the waiter. It was a perfect dinner and I will definitely return n would recommend to all. Parking is tight.

I only came here for the cake since it was a late night but the ambiance is very romantic I would definitely come here for a date . I was at the bar and the bartender was so friendly and attentive, made eating cake at midnight by myself not as embarrassing lol

Food: great Service: exceptional Ambience: lovely yet can be loud Easy to park. Safe & secure. Well worth the price 4.9 stars

Awesome sauce awesome awesome. Can't say enough about this place love the food & service & ambulance here love it here

Pastavino is arguably the best Italian restaurant on Staten Island. We went on a Friday night and the vibes were awesome. The place was packed and the music was great. Our appetizers were the highlight of the night. The Calabrese focaccia and the octopus were great. For our entrees, the short ribs were pretty dry and the greens in the cavatelli were not my favorite. I wish the rabbit ragu was prepared with more of a sauce base. Regardless, the pasta itself tasted very fresh and is noticeably homemade. The short ribs are probably something to pass on in my opinion.

Ambiance: This restaurant is lovely - there is no denying this. It is located by the harbor waterfront with gorgeous views of the city skyline. Inside, you will find a bar and wine display in the back, along with a spacious dining area. Service: When we initially arrived, the service given by the waiter and staff was okay - nowhere close to excellent. Then, once I was spotted taking photos of the restaurant and food, their attention towards us shifted and the service we began receiving went from okay to good, which is what we initially expected upon arrival for this fine dining experience. Once the waiter became aware that I would be reviewing this restaurant (he asked), he became more attentive and began sharing the history of this restaurant and its chosen location on the island. I am unable to tell if we would have received a good service experience if he wasn't aware that I would be reviewing this restaurant as it was not consistent with what we had when we initially arrived. Food: We ordered the rice balls, chicken parmigiana and a pasta with vodka sauce- food was tasty and we were satisfied. We didn't have an appetite for dessert; however, we did notice those around us did enjoy theirs.

Came here with family after seeing the cutest outdoor seating area, by the water too!! My brother and his wife have been here once before and had a great experience so we decided to try it. Although the restaurant was fairly empty, it took around forty minutes for our main dishes to arrive after we were served our appetizers that took around twenty minutes. Fortunately, we weren't rushed on time and we had a lovely view of the docks, but thought it was odd we had to wait for so long. We ordered five dishes in total, a Caesar salad, calamari, two bucatini neri al scampi (squid ink) pastas, and the paccheri fra diavolo that the waiter recommended. The appetizers were great, the creamy sauce that came with the calamari was a big hit! As for the salad, the focaccia crisps were a great touch for extra crunch, but the plate itself was on the smaller side. The squid ink pasta was just ok, the breadcrumbs coupled with the very al dente pasta created a weird texture, reminding me of sand you would find in seafood. The paccheri fra diavolo on the other hand was divine. The spicy tomato sauce packed tons of flavor and the pasta had the perfect bite to it! The dish also came with more seafood than I thought it would, a mix of clams, mussels, squid, and shrimp. Overall, good food, slow service, and great atmosphere. Would come by again!