Reviews for Basilio Inn in Staten Island, NY
We went for dinner. The restaurant was mostly empty. Two other tables were occupied. Nice atmosphere and nice, attentive waiter.... My husband got bucatini amatriciana and I had veal basilio. He liked the bucatini and I guess I should have ordered that too.The veal was disappointing. It was tough and had no flavor. I was also not expecting it to come with half cooked green beans anda few little chunks of potato. I gave the beans to my husband- he will eat them crunchy- and I also gave him a piece of theveal. He gave me some of his pasta because I went there wanting pasta and thought the veal would come with pasta. I was stillhungry so I got tiramisu for dessert. It was oddly tasteless but at least it filled me up and we didn?t need to stop atMcDonald?s on the way back to our hotel. Maybe I should have ordered something else, but honestly there was not much on the menuthat appealed to me and it was nothing like the menus in the pics online. We are just passing through town but if I lived here Iwouldn?t go back. Read more
This restaurant is a staple. It's authentic Italian comfort food will warm your heart. The owner is most gracious and very... available. Is wine selection is outstanding and it changes often. And you don't get hit over the head with the markup on thewine like some restaurants. Read more
I wish I?d taken pictures of more but, what a delightful find as we were passing through the borough. Everything was spot on -... simple, flavorful, and not overly done. We enjoyed the food and the conversation with the owner. Thank you from the folks fromPhilly. Read more
Welcome to one of Staten Islands oldest but best kept secrets! Basilio Inn has been open for business over 100 years yet I... never heard of it. This is an excellent, simply designed place to enjoy true Italian culinary treats. The food is excellentas you can see in my pictures, the service is old school attentive and the dessert will not disappoint! Finding this wellhidden gem was a bit of an isssue but not their fault. The GPS takes you to the back. Go to Lily Pond Ave and you will see thesign to the front door. A definite 5***** Star pizzaman rating! Read more
Comfy authentic Italian cuisine over 100 years in the biz. Not popping with flavor yet decent comfort traditional Italian... flavors. Portions are generous and prices are great compared to the more trendy spots. The highlight might be their big dessertsshareable for 2. Definitely worth a try. Read more
Authentic Italian restaurant in a nice location, close to Verrazano Bridge. We were met by owner and had a pleasant... conversation. Food is Great, especially while eating outside, next to a Herb and Tomato garden. Read more
A true hidden gem on Staten Island! It?s been a Staten Island staple for over 100 years and this past weekend was my first visit... to the Basilio Inn and it won?t be my last. From their amazing apps to entrees to skillfully prepared desserts you will lovethis restaurant. Go and enjoy and be prepared to be taken back in time with some true incredible Italian food! If you can eatoutdoors under there outdoor grape view you will immediately be taken back to Italy! Enjoy! Read more
I was taken back 30 years, as long as my memory allowed, back to an old school Italian restaurant with mouthwatering traditional... food and a friendly, attentive waiter. Dessert was delicious! Next time I'm taking my friends there with me. It's located at theend of a dead end little street. There is a sign on the Lily pond road. The red roof house is on the next corner towards thebridge. Read more