Excellent service, great cuisine, highly recommend !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob S.
We were a party of 10 on Saturday night at 7:30. First clue something was wrong was the large dining room was empty. One waiter for the entire restaurant. We then ordered drinks. Second clue was the drinks came one at a time. Never have I seen that. After the last drink arrived waiter asked for our orders. For appetizers we ordered a variety of food. We did order 5 octopus appetizers. All 5 orders were inedible. Could barely cut with the knife, but we didn't want to create a scene. The main courses were good, nothing special. We won't be going back.
Haven't been there in a few years and decided to give it a try again. The bar area is nice and separate. Several customers were there for the evening just hanging out, good vibes. The restaurant was quiet, service was good, food was good nothing over the top. Nothing bad. it is not off my list. I would definitely go back again as the best word to describe it is it is steady. 
Angela D.
The food here was meh. Service wasnt that good. They served my chicken still raw. How do you serve food like this?
susan bartolo
Lovely dinner! Food was outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rose Fierro
Too Noisy and loud, waiters rushing around busy with parties. 1 person at table got wrong entree and had to wait for it to be cooked, we had to start without him or eat cold food. They really didn't care. Very disappointed. It was my grandsons 16th
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Franco Verde
Nice atmosphere to have large respectable parties. Food was pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
salvatore didino
The owner Filippo is awesome! He makes you feel like you're part of his family! And the food! The authentic Sicilian dishes he makes, amazing! Reminds me when I was in Palermo, Sicily!Staff is super attentive! When my glass was low, someone was there to make sure I wouldn't get thirsty!And the place is just gorgeous!Not my first time there, and definitely not my last!If you want great authentic Italian cuisine, Zio Toto is the place to go to in NY! Take it from me, I lived in Italy for 3 years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron M.
Went here for lunch. Got grilled octopus over cannellini beans for app. Very good. Fresh bread and eggplant Caponata is on table .No extra charge. Lunch special comes were a really nice salad. Entree chicken with mushrooms with a cream sauce. and penne. $23.00 . Great deal and excellent service and food.
My wife and I like Italian food. But not the one they served.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Emily Devine
I have never left a bad review for a restaurant in my life, but I cannot stop thinking about my experience here. My date and I both have worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years and are still processing how rude our waiter was. We've come here several times and always enjoyed the food and service. However last night was unreal. I immediately caught the energy that the waiter took one look at our table and was annoyed we got sat in his section. We look a little young, but are 26 and 30. Also we were dressed appropriately for the evening.He ignored us several times, and seemed genuinely bothered - like having a table of two young(er) people in his section was a waste of his time. We ordered several appetizers, drinks, and both got pricey entrees and dessert and the entire night I felt like this man thought we weren't good enough to be eating in his section. I understand everyone has bad nights but I watched this man give excellent service to all his other tables. The whole thing was very strange, this man treated us like a nuisance the entire night.All of our food and drinks were delicious with the expectation of my date's entree. He ordered a strip steak, and the cut of meat that was served to him was not a strip steak. It was extremely tough. We are not the type to complain or send back food or make a fuss, so he ate the sides and left the steak pretty much uneaten. The waiter didn't check on us at all until we were done eating, didn't care that my date was completely disappointed, didn't offer to put in another entree (which we would have happily paid for). My date very politely expressed he wasn't happy with the cut of meat when the waiter cleared our plates and this man scoffed at us like we were idiots. Again we've both had experience in managing restaurants and working in kitchens, so to be scoffed at was so off-putting. It was so condescending and strange. I've never had an experience like this at a restaurant, I do not know what we did wrong to upset this man. We've had other waiters here that were so sweet and friendly and personable so it's truly a shame this man was so rude, we probably will not be going back, considering how embarrassing it was to feel like the waiter felt like we didn't belong there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Emily D.
I have never left a bad review for a restaurant in my life, but I cannot stop thinking about my experience here. My date and I both have worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years and are still processing how rude our waiter was. We've come here several times and always enjoyed the food and service. However last night was unreal. I immediately caught the energy that the waiter took one look at our table and was annoyed we got sat in his section. We look a little young, but are 26 and 30. Also we were dressed appropriately for the evening. He ignored us several times, and seemed genuinely bothered - like having a table of two young(er) people in his section was a waste of his time. We ordered several appetizers, drinks, and both got pricey entrees and dessert and the entire night I felt like this man thought we weren't good enough to be eating in his section. I understand everyone has bad nights but I watched this man give excellent service to all his other tables. The whole thing was very strange, this man treated us like a nuisance the entire night. All of our food and drinks were delicious with the expectation of my date's entree. He ordered a strip steak, and the cut of meat that was served to him was not a strip steak. It was extremely tough. We are not the type to complain or send back food or make a fuss, so he ate the sides and left the steak pretty much uneaten. The waiter didn't check on us at all until we were done eating, didn't care that my date was completely disappointed, didn't offer to put in another entree (which we would have happily paid for). My date very politely expressed he wasn't happy with the cut of meat when the waiter cleared our plates and this man scoffed at us like we were idiots. Again we've both had experience in managing restaurants and working in kitchens, so to be scoffed at was so off-putting. It was so condescending and strange. I've never had an experience like this at a restaurant, I do not know what we did wrong to upset this man. We've had other waiters here that were so sweet and friendly and personable so it's truly a shame this man was so rude, we probably will not be going back, considering how embarrassing it was to feel like the waiter felt like we didn't belong there.
Jared D.
This is my favorite restaurant in the area and I try to go there At least twice a year since I can't really afford to go here that much...My parents go here At least once a month. Before I dive into this review i just wanna say before I started my career I worked in restaurants since I was a teenager and towards the end of my restaurant tenure I managed multiple restaurants and a few nightclubs so I try to never complain and usually just bite the bullet because I know how annoying and stressful restaurant life can be... With that being said that kind of makes me a little soft when it comes to me having a bad experience and wanting that experience to be rectified. So this review is partly my fault because of how wimpy I was to say something at the end. Ok, so I go out to eat yesterday at 8pm. We ordered a pizza and the baked clams and two martinis which were absolutely spot on as usual! No complaints there everything's great. Then against my better judgement I ordered the NY strip steak for 38$. What came out to me was not a NY strip. It may have been the end piece which any chef knows when ordering meat you cut that off and ground that up for burgers or meatballs. It was tough chewy and honestly looked like a sirloin/burger patty. I took 2 bites, ate the vegetables and then pushed the plate to the side. Now this is where I start to get mad...the server comes over asks if I want it wrapped I said no and he says did you not like it? Which I replied no I did not it's not a New York strip and he said oh I'm sorry and took the plate away. Our bill came and he still charged me for it!!!!!!! I was so mad and honestly upset because I paid it and felt like I was being bamboozled into paying for a steak I didn't want. I felt sad because I didn't have the balls to say anything and didn't want to embarrass my date, especially because the place was half empty on a Saturday night so they're trying to get every single dollar they can just to stay open... horrible service from the waiter and I will never go back good luck staying in business with that type of service. Again it's partly my fault for not questioning the bill but as a former restaurant manager I feel as if sometimes people don't have the guts to say something like me and when someone is having a bad experience it's up to the staff to notice it and rectify it. This is hospitality. People do not go out to eat for survival people go out to eat to be entertained and my 300$ experience was not entertaining!
Rosebrial Vancyen
?Omg food was so good i bought my kids penne pasta they Drooled they adored it! ?
Wheelchair accessibility: Avcessabile
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent service, great cuisine, highly recommend !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were a party of 10 on Saturday night at 7:30. First clue something was wrong was the large dining room was empty. One waiter for the entire restaurant. We then ordered drinks. Second clue was the drinks came one at a time. Never have I seen that. After the last drink arrived waiter asked for our orders. For appetizers we ordered a variety of food. We did order 5 octopus appetizers. All 5 orders were inedible. Could barely cut with the knife, but we didn't want to create a scene. The main courses were good, nothing special. We won't be going back.
Haven't been there in a few years and decided to give it a try again. The bar area is nice and separate. Several customers were there for the evening just hanging out, good vibes. The restaurant was quiet, service was good, food was good nothing over the top. Nothing bad. it is not off my list. I would definitely go back again as the best word to describe it is it is steady. 
The food here was meh. Service wasnt that good. They served my chicken still raw. How do you serve food like this?
Lovely dinner! Food was outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Too Noisy and loud, waiters rushing around busy with parties. 1 person at table got wrong entree and had to wait for it to be cooked, we had to start without him or eat cold food. They really didn't care. Very disappointed. It was my grandsons 16th
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Nice atmosphere to have large respectable parties. Food was pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The owner Filippo is awesome! He makes you feel like you're part of his family! And the food! The authentic Sicilian dishes he makes, amazing! Reminds me when I was in Palermo, Sicily!Staff is super attentive! When my glass was low, someone was there to make sure I wouldn't get thirsty!And the place is just gorgeous!Not my first time there, and definitely not my last!If you want great authentic Italian cuisine, Zio Toto is the place to go to in NY! Take it from me, I lived in Italy for 3 years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for lunch. Got grilled octopus over cannellini beans for app. Very good. Fresh bread and eggplant Caponata is on table .No extra charge. Lunch special comes were a really nice salad. Entree chicken with mushrooms with a cream sauce. and penne. $23.00 . Great deal and excellent service and food.
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I like Italian food. But not the one they served.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
I have never left a bad review for a restaurant in my life, but I cannot stop thinking about my experience here. My date and I both have worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years and are still processing how rude our waiter was. We've come here several times and always enjoyed the food and service. However last night was unreal. I immediately caught the energy that the waiter took one look at our table and was annoyed we got sat in his section. We look a little young, but are 26 and 30. Also we were dressed appropriately for the evening.He ignored us several times, and seemed genuinely bothered - like having a table of two young(er) people in his section was a waste of his time. We ordered several appetizers, drinks, and both got pricey entrees and dessert and the entire night I felt like this man thought we weren't good enough to be eating in his section. I understand everyone has bad nights but I watched this man give excellent service to all his other tables. The whole thing was very strange, this man treated us like a nuisance the entire night.All of our food and drinks were delicious with the expectation of my date's entree. He ordered a strip steak, and the cut of meat that was served to him was not a strip steak. It was extremely tough. We are not the type to complain or send back food or make a fuss, so he ate the sides and left the steak pretty much uneaten. The waiter didn't check on us at all until we were done eating, didn't care that my date was completely disappointed, didn't offer to put in another entree (which we would have happily paid for). My date very politely expressed he wasn't happy with the cut of meat when the waiter cleared our plates and this man scoffed at us like we were idiots. Again we've both had experience in managing restaurants and working in kitchens, so to be scoffed at was so off-putting. It was so condescending and strange. I've never had an experience like this at a restaurant, I do not know what we did wrong to upset this man. We've had other waiters here that were so sweet and friendly and personable so it's truly a shame this man was so rude, we probably will not be going back, considering how embarrassing it was to feel like the waiter felt like we didn't belong there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
I have never left a bad review for a restaurant in my life, but I cannot stop thinking about my experience here. My date and I both have worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years and are still processing how rude our waiter was. We've come here several times and always enjoyed the food and service. However last night was unreal. I immediately caught the energy that the waiter took one look at our table and was annoyed we got sat in his section. We look a little young, but are 26 and 30. Also we were dressed appropriately for the evening. He ignored us several times, and seemed genuinely bothered - like having a table of two young(er) people in his section was a waste of his time. We ordered several appetizers, drinks, and both got pricey entrees and dessert and the entire night I felt like this man thought we weren't good enough to be eating in his section. I understand everyone has bad nights but I watched this man give excellent service to all his other tables. The whole thing was very strange, this man treated us like a nuisance the entire night. All of our food and drinks were delicious with the expectation of my date's entree. He ordered a strip steak, and the cut of meat that was served to him was not a strip steak. It was extremely tough. We are not the type to complain or send back food or make a fuss, so he ate the sides and left the steak pretty much uneaten. The waiter didn't check on us at all until we were done eating, didn't care that my date was completely disappointed, didn't offer to put in another entree (which we would have happily paid for). My date very politely expressed he wasn't happy with the cut of meat when the waiter cleared our plates and this man scoffed at us like we were idiots. Again we've both had experience in managing restaurants and working in kitchens, so to be scoffed at was so off-putting. It was so condescending and strange. I've never had an experience like this at a restaurant, I do not know what we did wrong to upset this man. We've had other waiters here that were so sweet and friendly and personable so it's truly a shame this man was so rude, we probably will not be going back, considering how embarrassing it was to feel like the waiter felt like we didn't belong there.
This is my favorite restaurant in the area and I try to go there At least twice a year since I can't really afford to go here that much...My parents go here At least once a month. Before I dive into this review i just wanna say before I started my career I worked in restaurants since I was a teenager and towards the end of my restaurant tenure I managed multiple restaurants and a few nightclubs so I try to never complain and usually just bite the bullet because I know how annoying and stressful restaurant life can be... With that being said that kind of makes me a little soft when it comes to me having a bad experience and wanting that experience to be rectified. So this review is partly my fault because of how wimpy I was to say something at the end. Ok, so I go out to eat yesterday at 8pm. We ordered a pizza and the baked clams and two martinis which were absolutely spot on as usual! No complaints there everything's great. Then against my better judgement I ordered the NY strip steak for 38$. What came out to me was not a NY strip. It may have been the end piece which any chef knows when ordering meat you cut that off and ground that up for burgers or meatballs. It was tough chewy and honestly looked like a sirloin/burger patty. I took 2 bites, ate the vegetables and then pushed the plate to the side. Now this is where I start to get mad...the server comes over asks if I want it wrapped I said no and he says did you not like it? Which I replied no I did not it's not a New York strip and he said oh I'm sorry and took the plate away. Our bill came and he still charged me for it!!!!!!! I was so mad and honestly upset because I paid it and felt like I was being bamboozled into paying for a steak I didn't want. I felt sad because I didn't have the balls to say anything and didn't want to embarrass my date, especially because the place was half empty on a Saturday night so they're trying to get every single dollar they can just to stay open... horrible service from the waiter and I will never go back good luck staying in business with that type of service. Again it's partly my fault for not questioning the bill but as a former restaurant manager I feel as if sometimes people don't have the guts to say something like me and when someone is having a bad experience it's up to the staff to notice it and rectify it. This is hospitality. People do not go out to eat for survival people go out to eat to be entertained and my 300$ experience was not entertaining!
?Omg food was so good i bought my kids penne pasta they Drooled they adored it! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5