Best Restaurants in Staten Island

It may be the least populated of the five boroughs, but Staten Island has a rich and varied cuisine, with impressive restaurants serving Sri Lankan, Italian and Spanish cuisine. The TOP 5 of them include:

1.Enoteca Maria

27 Hyatt St., 10301 

Located a few blocks from the ferry terminal, the menu at this restaurant changes depending on which chef is running the kitchen. Nina from Belarus can serve up an Odessa salad that mixes grilled eggplant, red onion, tomatoes and parsley, while Adeline's lasagna is an inspired layering of zucchini, basil pesto and cream cheese, topped with Parmesan. 

2.Sagara

98 Victory Blvd., 10301 

Sagara Restaurant showcases the rich cultural diversity of Sri Lanka. Fish cakes, mas paan and the fritter-like dhal vade top the list, followed by fluffy basmati rice and zesty curry.

3.Pizza bar Seppe

3 Navy Pier Ct., 10304 

From the breeze blowing off the water to the natural light flooding the space, this restaurant at Navy Pier is a breath of fresh air. Start with one of the fantastic pizzas, like the extraordinarily delicious "Pep in your Step" with pepperoni, sliced ​​jalapeños and a drizzle of spicy honey.

4.Lakruwana

668 Bay St., 10304 

Lakruwana Restaurant is decorated from floor to ceiling with murals, sculptures, flags and more. They serve spicy dishes, from fiery red chilli lulu miris chutney to boiled chicken. This stunning tomato-based chicken dish is seasoned with ginger and garlic, served with cooling raita and tart vegetable curry.

5.Vinum

704 Bay St., 10304 

Salumi and cheese plates are the most popular choices. "The Meatball Bar" is another fun experience that features truffled veal or lamb in an unexpected way.