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Italian Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Todt Hill, Staten Island
Ranked #2 for Italian restaurants in Staten Island
"Delish food !!!! Sangria was amazing from what I remember"(2 Tips)"Hands down best restaurant on Staten Island!!!!"(2 Tips)"Our server Victoria"(2 Tips)"Our waitress Jamie"(2 Tips)
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The first time I came here was for an engagement party and we loved it and ever since then we have been coming here every month and sometimes twice a month. The food as well as the service is out... Read more- Great food, Jennifer the hostess is great, the bar tenders are professional and the best on the island.. Max and ally are down to earth and a pleasure to spend time with .. Great food, great drin... Read more
- Delish food, Stacie gives great service, and John makes the most delightful drinks of all time. Ask for them by name! We always have the best time here and we will keep coming back time and time ... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneMarch 1, 2020We had party of 13 here to celebrate my sisters birthday and everything from start to finish was top notch. Our server Chris was excellent and made sure we were very well taken care of. Everyone ...
- We have eaten all over the country and most of midtown Manhattan and this is by far the best food we have ever had. From appetizers to dessert. I was overjoyed. The entire staff and atmosphere ... Read more
- It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to come here on our way to a different restaurant, and it is this kind of pleasant discovery that makes eating out so enjoyable. Good food, service and atmosp... Read more
- I always have a great experience when I come here. The service is always great and the food is always delicious. My father comes here regularly and I always enjoy it here when I come to Staten Is... Read more
- The food was fantastic, the service was even better. Great for a date or a family, either way you cant go wrong. I would definitely come back!! Everyone in my family enjoyed the dinner!! A++!! Read more
- I have been coming here for years. The food is always amazing, the service is outstanding and we feel at home every meal we have here. Our waiter, Patrico knows my favorite drink, appetizer and ... Read more
- We went for dinner as a date night and it was excellent. Service was excellent food was great. Nice atmosphere and overall a good enjoyable night. Will definitely come back Read more
- Dining at Esca's is like being with family. It is a warm, fun, and vibrant atmosphere. The food is excellent and the waiters and bartenders are so attentive and caring. You feel like you are p... Read more
- We had a great time. As wine aficionados, we like the fair and balanced wine list. Pork chops were the best I've ever had. Service was energetic and what we expect from a nice restaurant. We were... Read more
- Excellent food and attentive service. Nice atmosphere and lovely live jazz that is not overbearing to have a conversation through. One of our new favorite "go to" places. Read more
- Truly special. Amazing staff and ambiance compliment exceptional food and a great crowd. Come here with your family, a special someone or for an amazing celebration. MAX'S Es-Ca is the perfect... Read more
- The food and the atmosphere are incredible here and as always we were very happy with ther service. The servers and wait staff are extremely personable and knowledgable about the menu and are eag... Read more
- Everything was amazing. The service (Thomas) was top notch. We were impressed that max took the time to speak to us. Thank you very much for the lemoncello. We definitely will be back. Read more
- We have been coming to Esca for over two years now. Everytime we come the menu and restaurant just gets better and better. We love the specials the people who all know us by first name now and ... Read more
- Food is always excellent, as is the service. A varied selection of oysters every night, diverse menu -- more extensive and varied than typical Staten Island fare. I'm a huge fan of panko breaded ... Read more
- Food was delicious. Desserts decadent. Owners were warm and welcoming. A real nice place. Only suggestion would be to have Tommy check in a tad more on the group and not to question when a gues... Read more
- The service was very good. Our waiter was very personable. The food was delicious, with many specials to chose from. I liked the atmosphere. The ambiance wasn't overpowering and Iwas able to have... Read more
- A totally wonderful birthday dinner! Service was excellent. Our server, Thomas, was attentive to our very need. The food was superb! From our appetizers to our entrees right thru to dessert! ... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 10, 2016We did our research on your restaurant and the reviews were right but what made our experience even better was our waitress ! Bravo gabby ,she made our dinning experience fabulous but still made...
- Everything was excellent. Everyone's orders cooked to perfection. My son and father in law are picky eaters and they loved everything. Service was great. Will definitely come back again and ag... Read more
- The ambience of this restaurant is exquisite. The service was fantastic. My friends and I had an absolute brilliant time drinking and eating the delicious dishes. Definitely coming back again! Read more
- Delicious dinner this evening my wife and I enjoyed our dinner entrees. The filet mignon was tender and juicy. The chicken rollatini special was also very good. Stacy our server was attentive.... Read more
- Patricio is amazing, as always. He memorized my favorite dishes and always has a great recommendation for new ones. My food was delicious as usual. I had the rigatoni. My boyfriend had the skirt ... Read more
- This place rocks. Always a popping ambiance. They have a live band tonight and the food is always A+. You can never go wrong here! Read more
- Appetizers were excellent. Steak was cook perfectly and the stuffed shrimp was very tasty. The fresh cannoli was out of this world and the fresh crepes were fantastic. Read more
- I have lived in the neighborhood for years and have never tried the restaurant. I am so glad that we decided to try it tonight. Dinner was delicious. We will all be back soon. Read more
- One of the best restaurants on SI. Great sangria, great food, one of the few places you can find beignets for dessert and the server, Danny was phenomenal. Read more
- Our waiter for dinner was Mike. He was super attentive and got everything perfect as far as our orders or specifics requests were concerned. We will definitely be coming back and with friends. Read more
Lucy W.February 7, 2013Eggplant Parmesan with capellini was delicious. Best Italian food on the island. Sauce was perfect. Flour-less chocolate cake was out of this world. Our server Victoria was a sweetheart.- The entire experience was wonderful! It's was the first time eating here and everything exceeded expectations. Joey was BRILLIANT! Every suggestion he made was perfect, from the cocktails to th... Read more
- This place is amazing, service is great, hostess is extremely nice and always there, very on top of things. Food is divine. Bar tender John along with others make the best drinks. Come try t... Read more
- We didn't have a reservation and Max's Ex-Ca Found a table for us during 10 mins. The service was incredible! The food was wonderful! We will come Back!!! Read more
- We walked in on a Friday night and were quickly greeted and sat. The waitress was very attentive and educated about the menu. The food was very good and came out reasonably fast. I would defiantl... Read more
- Service, food, ambiance, prices..superb! A smile on everyone's face. My second time here, definitely will be back. Thank you Patricio, you made our night! Read more
- The food is always consistently outstanding as well as the service. Everyone is always so friendly and you will not find a better meal anywhere. Read more
- Your wait staff is some of the nicest on Staten Island especially " Joey" our waiter (very comical )a real pleasure, and our server Mike was especially pleasant and what a smile! And by the way, ... Read more
- Esca"s is a class act! Exceptional service and food . Our waiter Joey attended to every need we had , and John kept the cocktails flowing all night. Esca's is "the place to be!. Read more
- Stacey our server was personable, efficient and friendly. The food was very tasty. The place could use a bit more lighting and some music in the dining room even Musac to muffle the conversation... Read more
- Like to come here.....diversified and unique menu. Always excellent and caring service. Have and will continue to recommend to friends and family. Read more
- We live in the neighborhood but usually go out to eat in the city. We wanted to try Esca after reading and hearing about the restaurant in the newspaper and in Industry magazine. The service was ... Read more
- Joey was very nice and patient. He made me a special order of linguine w/calamari sauce. It came out too hot and spicy. He took it back without hesitation and brought me out a new order just t... Read more
- In a professional opinion, coming from the food service industry, my friend and I were discussing how everything was managed, run and designed to go so smoothly. Our experience was excellent as w... Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneAugust 21, 2017Mass has the best of everything! From service to food to ambiance. It's one of the best on Staten Island!
- Our server Victoria was excellent, she was fun, engaging, and attentive. Overall we enjoyed the food very much but the service made all the difference. Read more
- One of our favorite restaurants. Great food, great service. Friendly atmosphere. We always reccomend Esca to our friends Read more
- LysperApp For iPhoneSeptember 22, 2016We were so pleased! Each person we came into contact with cheerfully attended our needs! The food was also fabulous!
- LysperApp For iPhoneSeptember 22, 2016We were so pleased! Each person we came into contact with cheerfully attended our needs! The food was also fabulous!
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(718) 980-5006
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