Reviews

We came to Violettes for my father-in-law’s birthday, and it was amazing from start to finish! We brought our own cake, and they brought it out with a candle, which made the celebration even more special. The food was incredible—fresh and flavorful. The Japanese eggplant flatbread was delicious, the spanakopita fingers were perfectly crispy, and the spicy rigatoni was outstanding. Honestly, everything we ordered was so good I’ve lost track of the full list.

Kajal

Went for Bruch on 12/29/24. Super Service – John was a hero and his teammates were helpful too which was a nice touch. Food was delicious–seriously (Philly Cheesestake (ribeye) with goatcheese and onion jam plus an over easy egg on top tasted even better than expected). We loved the vibe and didn’t want to leave. Drinks were very tasty and unique. Thoroughly enjoyed …Will definitely go again. Kudos to all.

Donna Brown

From the moment we walked into Violette’s Cellar, we were completely captivated. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between elegant and cozy dim lighting, you really feel as if you are in a cellar! As well as rich textures, and a welcoming energy that sets the tone for a memorable night out.

Tradita Gilberti

We recently celebrated our birthdays by doing the Chef’s Tasting Menu. It blew us away! The food was so delicious and the service just as good. Loved the private intimate candle lit room. We were impressed that Chef Peter Botros came to us with each tasting and spoke to us. Such a great experience. Well worth the money!

Gina Menendez

Amazing place Unbelievable delicious food and warm kind service. June was our server with smile and always the best recommendations of food and drinks. Steak is delicious and everything that we tried so far super fresh and tasty Recommended it 10000000%

Natali Mikhelis

I recently celebrated a Bridal Shower here and the entire experience was amazing. The food and the atmosphere were incredible, but the service was truly exceptional.One host/ server in particular named Franco went above and beyond and I cannot thank him enough. Overall we had an amazing time and cannot wait to return.

Natasha King

This is by far the best restaurant on the island! Went for my anniversary today and the service was spectacular. Everything came out quick and everyone was friendly. Our server, Matt, went above and beyond for us! The food itself was delicious and you can tell every single ingredient used is fresh and high quality. I can’t wait to be back!

Amy

This place is bar-none the best brunch spot, doing justice to the rest of the esteemed restraunt group that it is part of. Its crew of John, Matt, David, Zach, and all others clearly take a special concerted effort for each visit and event I can not recommend this place enough for an elevated culinary experience, done right

Rhett Hodgson

The ambiance of the restaurant is very classy and elegant, providing a fine-dining experience with reasonably priced items! The selection is also very varied and they were almost all delicious! The truffled cream corn, lobster benedict, and burgers were all very delicious, with our favorite being the corn with its very potent and delicious truffle flavor! The specialized vacuum syphon coffee was also delicious and was enough for four medium sized cups, though it was made for four! The service was also impeccable with Mario and Kevin providing us with quick and considerate service with everything we requested! Our least favorite was the yuzu iced tea which was bitter and did not yield much yuzu flavor at all, so I definitely recommend increasing the yuzu concentration to make the drink more enjoyable!

J W

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 Violette’s Cellar as it is a gem in Staten Island and exactly what our little island needs. Don’t forget to visit the speakeasy The Button Room! It brings you back in time to the 20’s and is worth the experience!

Anika Trujillo

Everything about this place was fantastic! We have been wanting to go here for years and just never had the time for some reason or another. What a mistake! Don’t wait to go here! The food, the service, the atmosphere … everything was beautiful! You won’t regret it!

Joshua McCarthy

Food 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.

Ebony M

I 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.

Tom DeSantis

I’m not going to lie I was a bit nervous not knowing what to expect, I booked the wine cellar for my girl friends birthday and everything was absolutely amazing, our waiter Kevin was such a sweetheart and so welcoming, the food was perfect and the privacy with our family was great, this is a must try restaurant, I posted a few pictures below enjoy.

Cin

The food is delicious! Love the old standard music by Sinatra and all of those great voices from that era. The waiter was cute too!

Michelle Vidal

We had a wonderful meal and experience here. Our server was friendly and attentive, we had a great bottle of red wine and our meal was supurb. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough!

Christopher C

The best restaurant on the island hands down! Service is immaculate! Every employee that works here is magnificent! The food here is top notch quality!! You won’t be disappointed!

MCDC-Miss Cheryl’s Dance Company

Great atmosphere, amazing food, and exceptional service. What else do you want in a restaurant

N N

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 House’s hipster younger sibling. Greatly enjoyed.

Jacqueline Veras

Great private party with combination of dinner and mixology experience for the guests. Food was delishiosous and everyone had lots of fun making their own drinks. Thank you Sherif, Mat and Kevin for outstanding service.

Renata Basman

The entire experience from the time we arrived at the restaurant, the service, the entire meal was splendid. We originally booked a different restaurant but changed our mind and booked Violette’s Cellar @ open table for 6:45 pm seating . We ordered the pear salad, Tomahawk steak for 2 and the lobster cavatelli, the food was absolutely delicious !!! The dessert menu was very tempting but we no longer have room for it.
Our experience at this restaurant was nothing short of outstanding.

Evangelina Medalla

My 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, I’d 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 we’re glad we did tonight.
Recommended by both of us.