Trattoria Romana

One of Staten Island's most well kept secrets (well, almost!), this authentic Southern Italian restaurant specializes in traditional Old Country entrées prepared just the way your mother would prefer. The restaurant, which can get lively at times, offers just what you'd expect from a Staten joint – colorful but excellent service and tremendous food. Indeed, the pasta portions are plentiful, the homemade meatballs magnificent and the pizza pies positively perfect. Dinner reservations suggested. SIRT to Dongan Hills or Old Town