Vinum Trattoria Toscana
Permanently Closed
Italian wine bar with extensive wine list & creative meatballs
Italian wine bar with extensive wine list & creative meatballs
"Vinum’s extensive wine list makes it easy to bounce between the menu of small plates (venison carpaccio) and the larger entrees (a rustic lasagna). The restaurant’s executive chef, Massimo Felici, worked in some of the city’s most revered Italian restaurants — Cipriani Da Umberto, Giambelli — before turning this spot into a Staten Island standby. The heated outdoor dining setup requires reservations." - Tanay Warerkar, Bao Ong
"As its name would suggest, this bijou on Bay Street is centered around wines, with many offered by the glass. Inside, where wooden wine crates double as decor, the place feels like an osteria straight out of Italy.The menu is designed for sharing. “The Meatball Bar” is a treat, with unlikely twists on tired offerings—think truffled veal or lamb. Hearty mains, like a pan-roasted Berkshire pork chop with rosemary, garlic and balsamic vinegar, or a smoky puttanesca pasta are never a bad idea. Chef Massimo Felici’s passion for baking and pastries is clear in the house-made breads, and carries through to desserts that are worth getting excited over." - Michelin Inspector
"As its name would suggest, this bijou on Bay Street is centered around wines, with many offered by the glass. Inside, where wooden wine crates double as decor, the place feels like an osteria straight out of Italy.The menu is designed for sharing. “The Meatball Bar” is a treat, with unlikely twists on tired offerings—think truffled veal or lamb. Hearty mains, like a pan-roasted Berkshire pork chop with rosemary, garlic and balsamic vinegar, or a smoky puttanesca pasta are never a bad idea. Chef Massimo Felici’s passion for baking and pastries is clear in the house-made breads, and carries through to desserts that are worth getting excited over." - Michelin Inspector
"This Italian wine bar on Staten Island has a covered back patio that looks like the sort of place where you’d attend a wedding reception—only instead of watching someone’s brother fumble through a toast involving a Good Will Hunting quote, you get to enjoy charcuterie, wine, and gnocchi here. Reserve a spot online or show up for a first come, first served table." - Hannah Albertine
"As its name would suggest, this bijou on Bay Street is centered around wines, with many offered by the glass. Inside, find an unexpected décor that looks and feels like an osteria out of Italy. The menu is designed for sharing, making the salumi and cheese platters a prevalent choice. 'The Meatball Bar' is another treat, with unlikely twists on tired offerings—think truffled veal or lamb." - The MICHELIN Guide
