Restaurants near John E White Playground

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

47 restaurants available nearby

1. Pastavino

4.8

Exceptional(382)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Stapleton

Booked 7 times today

Pastavino translates to pasta & wine, the quintessential Italian experience, drawing inspiration from the traditional trattorias & enotecas throughout Italy. Michelin Star Chef Josh Laurano's menu focuses on modern interpretations of familiar Italian flavors, house made pastas, focaccia & secondi. We pride ourselves on seasonality, using local ingredients, and allowing them to be the soul of the menu - Materia Prima. If you do not see your desired time or party size please check RESY or call the restaurant directly . We do not put all tables online to allow for phone reservations and walk in's. Please include all guests in your party including those who may be in strollers or high chairs. While we love to celebrate life's special occasions with you, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing balloons into our dining rooms.We try our best to accomodate all requests and preferences, however tables located along the window are seated on a first come first served basis.

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2. Bocelli Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(655)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Concord

Booked 8 times today

For almost two decades, Bocelli Ristorante has been providing the most authentic Italian cuisine in Staten Island and New York City. Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in both 2014 and 2015, and named one of the 2017 Top 10 best Italian Restaurants in NYC, we pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients to make delicious dishes all served in an atmosphere that will place you on a sunny hillside in Italy. Whether seeking an intimate dinner with a loved one, a family get-together or a larger special occasion in our private party room, there are few restaurants that can cater to your senses like Bocelli Ristorante.See you soon!

3. Don Cheech

4.8

Exceptional(251)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Shore Acres

Booked 13 times today

Don Cheech is an Italian American Restaurant created by Executive Chef Massimo Felici. He got inspired by his old neighborhood, the old school NYC Little Italy (Mulberry Street) Cuisine where exceptionally well-prepared food was served in an elegant comfortable setting. The Food resembles that same history, Chef Massimo Felici takes his culinary expertise and apply it to this new venture taking cues from the great talents and techniques of the present and the future. Traditional dishes like Stuffed Long Hots, Seafood salad, Linguine Vongola, Chicken Parmigiana and Scarpariello and Steak Diane, elevated to a new level. Elegant Tablecloth settings, burgundy booths, Chandeliers and mirrors a large bar and a glass wine room gives Don Cheech that Old School-Elegant atmosphere.

4. Positano

4.8

Exceptional(622)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bay Ridge

Booked 31 times today

Positano is an Italian restaurant located in a quaint section of Bay Ridge. We offer Italian American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, dry-aged steaks, homemade fresh pasta dishes and more! Perfect for families, a date, or an event! We are an upbeat locale with both indoor and outdoor dining offered.

5. J's On The Bay

4.8

Exceptional(74)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Shore Acres

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to J’s on the Bay, owned and operated by proprietor Chef Joe Salimeni, award-winning graduate of French Culinary Institute and self made owner of this establishment as well as J’s Meal Prep. J’s On the Bay offers Meal Prep for busy customers on the go. From quinoa salads to truffled chicken lettuce wraps, turkey chili and everything in between. They offer weekly delivery to all five boroughs and soon, nationwide distribution.J’s offers its customers a unique dining experience with its off the cuff combinations of classic ingredients and their unexpected marriages Chef Joe constructs. J’s was first opened in 2014 has evolved over the last 7 years from a homely neighborhood diner to the fine dining restaurant it is today. Through hard work, uninterrupted and meticulous care, and constantly working to push himself and his menu, Joe has turned his restaurant dreams into a reality.

6. Blue Pearl

4.8

Exceptional(93)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Stapleton

Booked 18 times today

Blue Pearl offers a vibrant and well rounded menu focusing on fresh seafood with Asian flare and selections that will delight guests with all varieties of dietary restrictions and preferences. Our Cocktail Program highlights innovative mixology and a curated wine and sake list. The impeccable service and attention to detail is only surpassed by the extraordinary ambience and seductive vibe.

7. Beso

4.8

Exceptional(381)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • St George

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Beso Spanish restaurant in Staten Island. We have moved to our NEW location at 70 Bay Street. Any questions please call us a 718-816-8162

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8. The Basement - Staten Island

4.8

Exceptional(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St George

Booked 22 times today

The Basement Staten Island is an American Tavern. The newest concept by Julian Gaxholli known for Blue, Beso, Bayou

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9. Campania Coal Fired Pizza - Bay Ridge

4.9

Exceptional(96)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Bay Ridge

Booked 1 time today

Campania Coal Fired Pizza specializes in exactly what its name implies: delicious pizza cooked in a coal oven to produce a unique smoky texture to the crust and toppings. This special method of cooking pizza imparts certain flavors that simply can't be replicated by using a wood burning stove or other method of heating. Diners simply need to taste for themselves the difference Campania's incredibly hot coal-fired grill makes Campania's pizza menu comes with a build-your-own pizza option as well as several signature house recipes. Some of the delicious pizzas diners can try out are the Margherita, Buffalo Chicken and the Calabrese with tomato sauce, hot soppressata, mozzarella, pecorino romano and basil. If guests aren't in the mood for pizza they can also order one of the sandwiches like the chicken parmigiana or the Napoli with grilled chicken, mozzarella and a made-from-scratch pesto sauce.

10. Ponte Vecchio

4.7

Exceptional(161)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bay Ridge

Booked 13 times today

Ponte Vecchio has been a staple of Fine Italian Cuisine in Brooklyn for over the last 35 years. With our latest total renovation, we continue to raise the bar in providing a superior dining experience with our delicious appetizers, entrees, desserts, cocktails, and now a new elegant decor to match. Join us for lunch, dinner, a casual drink or your next affair and you'll be sure to have a meal and time to remember.

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Jeff
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Been here before but haven’t been back in a while. Food & service always good. Had a good time with the singer Maurice he sang the 70’s hits. We’ll be back. Thank you
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Bocelli RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Concord
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4.9
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Larry
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Invited two friends to dinner and one that don’t really eat much had the double cut pork chops not only he ate the whole dish but wanted to order another one. That was how good it was. The chef Massimo and his wife was such great host it felt like home. Definitely a great place to go and have a great dinner!!!
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Don CheechPrice: Moderate• Italian• Shore Acres
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4.8
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JoeVIP
Philadelphia County •46 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Every dish was delicious, one of our favorite places to eat. Staff is always super friendly
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PastavinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Stapleton
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4.8
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Christina
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Delicious food!! Great service! Would recommend and will def go back again if I’m in the area
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PositanoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Bay Ridge
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4.8
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Keith
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Breakfast at J’s On The Bay. No better way to start my New Year, a perfect way for you to start any day. With dishes as simple as eggs, potatoes, country-style toast, and bacon to Apple Butternut French Toast, J’s On The Bay deserves to be on your 2025 Resolutions List. J’s On The Bay, 1189 Bay Street, Rosebank, Staten Island.
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J's On The BayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Shore Acres
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4.8

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