Very friendly manager welcomed us and very personable! The food was excellent! The service excellent!Delicioso!! This was our first time... read moreVery friendly manager welcomed us and very personable! The food was excellent! The service excellent!Delicioso!! This was our first time there and we will be returning! read less

Fabulous Place. Homemade Pasta, delicious Italian favorites. The owners are so warm and friendly. There is live entertainment. The entire... read moreFabulous Place. Homemade Pasta, delicious Italian favorites. The owners are so warm and friendly. There is live entertainment. The entire restaurant participated in the dancing and singing. The restaurant offers special touches such as complimentary champagne when seated, and family style dining.. a wonderful find! read less

Most fun you will have in a restaurant. Came here last Christmas Eve with my family and friends everyone had... read moreMost fun you will have in a restaurant. Came here last Christmas Eve with my family and friends everyone had an amazing time the food kept coming the entertainment was great. Would highly recommend read less

First time here and will return many more times!!!  The food is absolutely authentic Italian and really good entertainment.  The... read moreFirst time here and will return many more times!!!  The food is absolutely authentic Italian and really good entertainment.  The service is impeccable and Gino is fantastic!!  Everyone must try this restaurant!! read less

Villa Paradiso is an incredible place to go with your family. I've gone there a few times now, and the... read moreVilla Paradiso is an incredible place to go with your family. I've gone there a few times now, and the atmosphere is incredible. On Fridays and Saturdays, Nicola sings "O Sarracino" and gets the entire restaurant singing, dancing, waving napkins. The food is legit Italian food. The whole experience is amazing. Highly recommend this place!!!! read less

We got a recommendation to try this restaurant and I am so glad that we did. I had the baked... read moreWe got a recommendation to try this restaurant and I am so glad that we did. I had the baked clams as an appetizer and we also had the seafood salad which was amazing. My husband had the bronzino I have to tell you I have never had it repaired the way they did it on the grill it was fantastic so if you like that you need to order it I had the shrimp over spinach and it was delicious my mother-in-law had the linguine and clam sauce everything was fantastic even the service was amazing I highly recommend this restaurant. read less

I don't know if I would call us a steakhouse because A to Z is excellent at this place we... read moreI don't know if I would call us a steakhouse because A to Z is excellent at this place we came here for a party and we've had risotto of Pescatore de we tried the penne with vodka sauce we tried the seafood dish with shrimp, branzino and baked clams we also had the fried calamari and panelle which happened to be very authentic to Sicily, we also had the mozzarella di bufala with tomatoes,prosciutto di Parma, bresaola, we also had the steak of course and it was excellent but everything on that menu I found to be the best Italian food I've had in a very very long time and Im and I'm a chef myself. Ciro and his ability to sing in a great voice that he has,he is such an Entertainer that there is no way you going to go there and not have a good time. I believe it's Fridays and Saturdays only for the live entertainment I can't say enough good things about this place the only thing I can say is go there enjoy the food and you're going to enjoy the company it's such a great place to go to. read less

I went to Villa Paradiso yesterday with my family and it was amazing ! I ordered the pappardelle with mushrooms... read moreI went to Villa Paradiso yesterday with my family and it was amazing ! I ordered the pappardelle with mushrooms and filet mignon and it was absolutely delicious, and the appetizers were amazing  !The waiters are very accommodating and it was just an all around pleasant experience ! Will Most def. go back ! read less

Great Old Fashion Italian Restaurant You need to understand the concept of this restaurant before you try it. It is more like an Italian Supper... read moreYou need to understand the concept of this restaurant before you try it. It is more like an Italian Supper Club. When my husband and I first walked in and were seated at our table we were a bit surprised at the loud music and the singer walking around. There were many large tables of 8+ people and as the night went on it was apparent that this is the best way to enjoy the restaurant. After reading one review where they were upset for being turned away since they did not have a reservation it’s because everyone stays the whole night. Later in the night the staff brought out utensils and pans from the kitchen and handed them out to everyone. We then proceeded to bang on them to old classic Italian songs. Other patrons later got up to sing and even one of the cooks joined in. We felt like we were in a little village in Italy celebrating with the locals.
Regarding the food, we got the impression that they prefer to make food suggestions and serve it family style but since we didn’t want the same food, we asked if we could order off the menu and they happily obliged. Everything from the drinks, to the appetizers to dinner to dessert was excellent. The seafood was freshly made as was all the other items.
So if want to enjoy this experience, invite all your friends and make a reservation! read less

Phenomenal. Went to my friends baby's 1st birthday. Hands down amazing service, delicious food and live entertainment. I wouldn't go... read morePhenomenal. Went to my friends baby's 1st birthday. Hands down amazing service, delicious food and live entertainment. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Planning on hosting my sons baptism here as a result. There wasn't one thing on the menu that I didn't enjoy.
Highly recommend. read less

Phenomenal. Went to my friends baby's 1st birthday. Hands down amazing service, delicious food and live entertainment. I wouldn't go... read morePhenomenal. Went to my friends baby's 1st birthday. Hands down amazing service, delicious food and live entertainment. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Planning on hosting my sons baptism here as a result. There wasn't one thing on the menu that I didn't enjoy.Highly recommend. read less

Fabulous Place. Homemade Pasta, delicious Italian favorites. The owners are so warm and friendly. There is live entertainment. The entire... read moreFabulous Place. Homemade Pasta, delicious Italian favorites. The owners are so warm and friendly. There is live entertainment. The entire restaurant participated in the dancing and singing. The restaurant offers special touches such as complimentary champagne when seated, and family style dining.. a wonderful find! read less

I've never written a yelp review before, but me and my family came here on a Tuesday night for my... read moreI've never written a yelp review before, but me and my family came here on a Tuesday night for my moms birthday. She is in a wheelchair and this restaurant is probably one of the only places I have gone where the bathroom is accommodating for her. The staff was amazing, they were so friendly and really made sure we had a special dinner for my mom. The food was beyond delicious, chicken milanese was the best I've ever had. I will 100000% be coming back, especially between Thursday & Saturday when they have their entertainment. read less

Just left there celebrating my sisters 75th ...    7 people -- The owner or manager not sure who he... read moreJust left there celebrating my sisters 75th ...    7 people -- The owner or manager not sure who he was could not have been nicer...He sent us free appetizers for the table and they were beyond belief delicious...This place is really a gem ...don't miss out for a real great Italian food awesome service and a cool vibe what I really love about it is you can go there dressed casually... you almost feel like you're eating in Italy with other people as enthusiastic as you !  Every meal was amazing nothing was a disappointment order what you like and I promise you won't be unhappy! read less

Costumer in the restaurant It is a perfect place for see food and old Italian music. We order also pasta all Norma and burrata... read moreIt is a perfect place for see food and old Italian music. We order also pasta all Norma and burrata caprese. Definitely we are going back. Nice place for dinner. read less

A total Italian experience. You feel like you are in Italy.  The food is incredible, and the music and singing.... read moreA total Italian experience. You feel like you are in Italy.  The food is incredible, and the music and singing. They encourage you to dance. Just a beautiful, festive atmosphere And most of all, you are never rushed. read less

A total Italian experience. You feel like you are in Italy.  
The food is incredible, and the music and singing.... read moreA total Italian experience. You feel like you are in Italy.  
The food is incredible, and the music and singing.
They encourage you to dance.
Just a beautiful, festive atmosphere
And most of all, you are never rushed. read less

By far the best food and most authentic Italian experience in Staten Island.  This restaurant uses some of the best... read moreBy far the best food and most authentic Italian experience in Staten Island.  This restaurant uses some of the best quality ingredients from Italy.  They have chefs from Italy in their kitchen.  Their food and customers service is second to none! read less

Villa paradiso is a clean bright friendly restaurant with very fresh excellently prepared   food.  The seafood is totally awesome... read moreVilla paradiso is a clean bright friendly restaurant with very fresh excellently prepared   food.  The seafood is totally awesome and   We also had the veal Scaloppina which was very tasty. Portions are generous.  The home made spaghetti is to die for. Service is very friendly and attentive. The owner Leonardo makes sure all is well. You get very good value for the price  4.8 stars read less

This place is very traditional Italian. The food is delicious and rich. The portions are large and the selection is... read moreThis place is very traditional Italian. The food is delicious and rich. The portions are large and the selection is expansive with not only traditional favorites but also creative specials. The food is so fresh, you can see the lobster they pick out for you. Their sauce is light and fluffy not jarred bs. They give you olive oil with your bread and make a killer bruschetta. They play live music and the decor is very wedding style. It's very clean and the service is like you're eating at a 5 star restaurant. Can't wait to come back. read less

We've been here a few times and the food is excellent. Tonight we ordered the filet mignon and the branzino... read moreWe've been here a few times and the food is excellent. Tonight we ordered the filet mignon and the branzino fish and both were cooked to perfection. This isn't your run of the mill Italian restaurant in Staten Island - the menu is well thought out with a top notch chef behind the food choices.
On Saturday nights, the owner joins the entertainment and also sings older Italian songs , he's got a voice that would put most people on american idol to shame.
I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exquisite meal - I would caution however that it can get quite loud when the singing starts but that's really the restaurants charm. read less

By far the best food and most authentic Italian experience in Staten Island.  This restaurant uses some of the best... read moreBy far the best food and most authentic Italian experience in Staten Island.  This restaurant uses some of the best quality ingredients from Italy.  They have chefs from Italy in their kitchen.  Their food and customers service is second to none! read less

We celebrated our office annual holiday party at Villa Paradiso this year! What a hit! This is a first time... read moreWe celebrated our office annual holiday party at Villa Paradiso this year! What a hit! This is a first time for me, and most of the staff and we LOVED it! From the food- to the live entertainment they deserve more than 5 stars!
The chef of this restaurant was on chopped ; compliments to the chef everything was delicious!! I got a little VIP Aceess and got to meet him!
The owner of Villa Paradiso was so accommodating when booking the reservation and creating the menu for our evening out! He also is an AMAZING singer!
We had a prefixed menu that was family style appetizers pasta and entree
I loved this risotto it had asparagus and zucchini ! This was by far the best risotto I've ever had! And I truly mean that!
Talk about over fed! The food kept coming and we were so full halfway through!
The live entertainment and the singing was a blast we had so many laughs, so much fun, such a great experience!
100% recommended you will not be disappointed read less

If I could give 100 stars I would.This place is excellent.  The food is absolutely delicious.  The service is impeccable.My... read moreIf I could give 100 stars I would.This place is excellent.  The food is absolutely delicious.  The service is impeccable.My family dined there for dinner on 2 separate occasions.  We decided to have the bereavement dinner for my mother-in-law there.  Ciro helped set up our dinner.  Our guests were amazed at everything! read less

My full review, with photos and details is up on my website, but here, I'll do a little blurb.  Villa... read moreMy full review, with photos and details is up on my website, but here, I'll do a little blurb.  Villa Paradiso is, in my opinion, some of the most authentic and well done food you can find on Staten Island.  Last night was my second time dining there, and my experience only solidified what I already thought about the place.  Chef Salvatore Lima spent time talking with Jason and myself, sharing his personal history as well as professional.  He was excited to tell us about his mother's cooking, who he declared to be the best cook ever.  And it was clear that her food, back home in Italy, was Chef Sal's biggest inspiration.  We love being greeted with a nice glass of champagne and the delicious bread and rice ball plate (yummmm).  To eat we ordered:
baby octopus - unlike any we've ever had because the heads are kept on and so full of flavor and texture, the puntanesca (olivey marinara) sauce that this dish is served in is amazing, and you should definitely save some bread for shoveling it into your face after finishing the octopus
Caesar salad - we asked for extra whole anchovies on top and were so excited to hear that Chef Sal uses the best anchovies, imported from Italy; the salad was great, a lighter less creamy dressing than usual, nice anchovy flavor, excellent quality of cheese, and seriously delicious croutons (butter and rich)
Entree was the special:  Saffron gnocchi di mare with half a lobster shelled on top:  omg so good; the gnocchi was the heavier variety (potato) and was dense and chewy, but perfectly balanced with the lightness of the oil/butter sauce and the seafood flavors in the calamari, mussels, and lobster.  The seafood was cooked expertly, still carrying all of the flavors of the ocean without being really "fishy"... so good
We were impressed with the lobster tank - immaculate, and not over crowded like many restaurants - a testament to the freshness and constant rotation of the lobsters inside
We were also excited to talk to the chef and learn that he would be happy to prepare for us off the menu items, as long as we give him a few days' notice:  "You want lamb's head?  I make lamb's head.  You want tripe?  I make tripe."  
I'm reading a lot of the previous reviews, complaining about the $60 recommended appetizer, but I just don't think that warrants giving a bad review:  if you are concerned about prices, you should ask.  And that does not take away from the quality and high level of food and service that is given.  In fact, my opinion is that the prices on the menu are actually quite reasonable, even more fair than many other "big name" Italian restaurants on Staten Island.  
All in all, I gave Villa Paradiso a five star rating.  If you are looking for Americanized Italian food on Staten Island, you have about 1000 places to choose from.  But if you are after authentic and rustic Italian cuisine, Villa Paradiso should absolutely be on your to do list. read less

Went there for lunch, they serve Sicilian food during lunch only(12:00-3:00). I enjoyed the fried calamari, it was made well,... read moreWent there for lunch, they serve Sicilian food during lunch only(12:00-3:00). I enjoyed the fried calamari, it was made well, not rubbery. We had the panelle special(fried chick peas, ricotta, and shredded mozzarella on a roll.  
The wait staff was good they checked in with us, wanting  to know if all was good.
Parking was good as it is in a mall area.
I ordered  Calabrese salad(mixed Salad topped with Prosciutto, Provolone, Salami and Olives) for dinner later,  and a Vastedda
(spleen sandwich topped with ricotta and cheese) for a friend.
Will return.  
On Friday and Saturday night they have live music. In the evening it's an Italian menu. read less

What a lovely evening with some unexpected entertainment!  This place is fun and delicious.  We went for a birthday party... read moreWhat a lovely evening with some unexpected entertainment!  This place is fun and delicious.  We went for a birthday party and our waiter was incredibly charming.  We had a prefixed menu and by the time we got the third course our waiter turns into a singing waiter, belting out some classic Italian, feel good tunes! The food was delicious too.  The brannzino fish was perfectly grilled, tender and the portions were tremendous.  This place was great.  Highly recommend for a dinner out with friends.  It's too bad I can't share video here, you just need to trust me. read less

Fun night out! Food was excellent! Music & ambience was fabulous! We were a large group of women we had... read moreFun night out! Food was excellent! Music & ambience was fabulous! We were a large group of women we had a ball dancing around the restaurant with other patrons of restaurant singing , dancing & banging on utensils full blown Italian restaurant.  Great food good service can't complain about anything! Bar was great too read less

We took my father here on Saturday, October 29th to celebrate his upcoming birthday and could not be more pleased... read moreWe took my father here on Saturday, October 29th to celebrate his upcoming birthday and could not be more pleased with our choice! The quality of the food from start to finish was superb as was the service.
We were greeting with complimentary champagne and brought a plate of panelle and mini rice balls.  We also took our waiters recommendation to order the antipasto which consisted of buffalo mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and fresh basil/tomatoes, eggplant rollatini, prosciutto with melon and fried calamari.  The quality and portions for the table were amazing.  While I have noticed mention in other posts that it was pricey I have to disagree - the plates were huge and the quality unlike what I can find at a speciality store for less $$ should I wish to make it myself.  I ordered the bucatini with cherry tomato and shrimp as my entree, delicious homemade pasta.  My father and boyfriend had the veal Marsala and raved about it while my mother has the gnocchi which she loved.  We ended the evening with three delicious desserts, espressos and cappuccinos.  With dinner we also had a bottle of wine.  The total for four people who had apps, wine, entrees and dessert was $276.00 when I thought it could have easily been more than that due to portion size and quality of the food.
Ambience wise, yes there is music, singing of old Italian songs and some could complain it was too loud.  To be honest that's what my parents loved about it - they were reminded of a time of family dinners with a huge Italian family gathering and enjoying good food, great company and singing after some vino.  It is also worth mentioning that we were not rushed out and immensely enjoyed our meal, vino and entertainment.  A must try place in my book and I will most certainly return to this restaurant. read less

If I could give this place 10 starts I would! The food was truly authentic Italian, absolutely delicious! I have... read moreIf I could give this place 10 starts I would! The food was truly authentic Italian, absolutely delicious! I have to mention the service. My husband and I sat down and were greeted with a glass of champagne ( with a strawberry in the glass) our waiter was so helpful when trying to pick out entrees. They play real Italian music such a beautiful ambience. Once dinner was over they kindly wrapped our leftovers and treated us to a delicious little Italian pastry just to have " something sweet" I can't say enough about this place. My husband and both felt like we weren't even on the island anymore! Can't wait to take our families there! read less