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Bella Mama Rose
- 266 Morningstar Rd, Staten Island, NY 10303

Italian restaurant ★4.0 (73)·$30–50

266 Morningstar Rd, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA

4.0
Ate here this week for my anniversary; first time at this bar/restaurant. Exceeded our expectations. Excellent, friendly attentive service, very reasonable prices, and be prepared to bring the extra food home; you cannot eat the generous portions. The stuffed chicken breast was simply amazing! The salads were a meal in and of themselves! On our way out we saw people at the bar eating Bella Mama Rose's pizza. It looked so good, and when they heard our compliments they offered us a slice, but we were too full to try that. We will be back to this best-kept secret on Staten Island's North shore! - Gary Bisogna
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Bella Mama Rose Introduce

For New Yorkers seeking that perfect blend of authentic Italian cuisine, generous portions, and a welcoming, yet refined, dining atmosphere, **Bella Mama Rose** on Staten Island is an acclaimed destination. Situated on Morningstar Road, this restaurant has cemented its status as a local favorite, delivering an extraordinary dining experience from the moment guests walk through the door. It transcends the typical neighborhood spot by combining the high standards of a premier Manhattan eatery with the warm, familial hospitality Staten Island is known for.

Bella Mama Rose, proudly identifying as **women-owned**, is dedicated to a mantra focused on the three cornerstones of Italian-American comfort food: Pizza, Pasta, and Cutlets. Their menu is a celebration of classic Italian dishes, executed with precision and a dedication to quality ingredients. The culinary offerings are consistently described by patrons as "nothing short of exceptional," with every dish noted as a "masterpiece of flavor, presentation, and precision." This commitment to culinary excellence has led many local New Yorkers to confidently call it the "best dining experience on the island."

Beyond the food, the dining environment is a major draw. The atmosphere is versatile, hitting all the right notes: **Casual, Cozy, Romantic, and Trendy**. This inviting yet refined ambiance makes it the perfect setting for a variety of occasions, whether it’s a memorable family meal, a relaxed group gathering, or a special anniversary celebration. The dedication to impeccable cuisine is perfectly complemented by top-tier service; the staff is consistently praised as friendly, professional, and genuinely attentive, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and valued. New Yorkers accustomed to bringing food home will be delighted—and warned—to expect **generous portions** so large that leftovers are a happy certainty.

Location and Accessibility for New York Patrons

Located in the Elm Park neighborhood of Staten Island, Bella Mama Rose is easily accessible for residents across the borough and those coming from the other boroughs of New York City.

  • **Address:** 266 Morningstar Rd, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA.
  • **Parking:** For added convenience, the restaurant offers both a **Free parking lot** and **Free street parking**, a significant benefit in the New York metropolitan area.
  • **Accessibility Features:** The establishment is committed to welcoming all guests, featuring **Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating**.
  • **Pet-Friendly Option:** For those enjoying the New York summer, dogs are **allowed outside**.

Comprehensive Services Offered

Bella Mama Rose provides a full spectrum of services to meet the diverse needs of the New York community:

  • **Dining Options:** Offering full **Table service** for **Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert**, with **Counter service** available as well.
  • **Service Flexibility:** Guests can choose between comfortable **Dine-in** seating, convenient **Takeout**, or **Delivery** for meals at home.
  • **Reservations:** **Reservations are accepted** and highly recommended, especially for groups and weekend dinner times.
  • **Catering and Events:** Comprehensive **Catering** services are available, and the restaurant features a **Private dining room** suitable for hosting celebrations, gatherings, and private parties.
  • **Family Amenities:** The restaurant is very **Family-friendly**, offering a **Kids' menu**, **High chairs**, and a **Changing table(s)**.
  • **Payment Convenience:** Accepts **Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments**.

Key Features and Culinary Highlights

The menu at Bella Mama Rose is a testament to rich Italian tradition, with numerous items that are highlights in themselves:

  • **Signature Brick Oven Pizza:** A must-try, available in styles like **Margherita**, the unique **Clams Casino**, the spicy **Calabrese**, and the crowd-favorite **Vodka Pie**. Specialty toppings like *hot honey* and *nduja* are available.
  • **Exceptional Cutlets:** The restaurant specializes in **Chicken, Pork, Veal, or Eggplant Cutlets**, prepared in various styles including classic **Parmigiano**, creamy **Vodka Sauce**, and flavor-rich **Sorrentino** or **Milanese**.
  • **Handmade Pasta Dishes:** Guests can choose their favorite pasta shape (Bucatini, Rigatoni, Linguini, etc.) with a range of expertly prepared sauces, including **Carbonara, Bolognese, Cacio E Pepe, and Red/White Clam Sauce**. Portions can be ordered as **Side Order, Individual Plate, or Family Style**.
  • **Legacy Dishes:** Signature house specialties like **Bella Mama Stuffed Chicken**, **Chicken Scarpariello**, **Sicilian Pork Chop**, and **Seafood Fra Diavolo** consistently receive high praise.
  • **Beverage Program:** The bar offers a **Great wine list**, expertly crafted **Cocktails**, **Beer**, and **Hard liquor**, all on site, making it a great spot for happy hour or an evening out.
  • **Dessert and Coffee:** Praised for having **Great dessert** and **Great coffee**, ensuring a perfect conclusion to any meal.
  • **Atmosphere Highlights:** Known for being **Cozy, Romantic, and Trendy**, making it popular for groups, families, and solo diners alike.

Contact Information

To make a reservation or inquire about the menu or catering services:

  • **Primary Phone:** (718) 981-0545
  • **Mobile Phone (Alternative):** +1 718-981-0545
  • **Location:** 266 Morningstar Rd, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA

What is Worth Choosing

For a New York diner, Bella Mama Rose is worth choosing because it represents the pinnacle of Staten Island’s quality Italian dining without the pretense often found elsewhere in the city. You are choosing a restaurant that delivers on its promise of "impeccable cuisine" combined with genuine, warm hospitality from its women-owned operation. The generous portions ensure you receive exceptional value, making every meal feel like a special family gathering.

Specifically, the opportunity to enjoy their authentic **Brick Oven Pizza** alongside classic dishes like the "simply amazing" **Stuffed Chicken Breast** offers a comprehensive and deeply satisfying Italian experience. The flexibility of dining options—from a quick lunch to a romantic dinner with a great wine list—means it caters to every New York lifestyle. For those seeking a comfortable, family-friendly, yet sophisticated atmosphere with food that is consistently described as a "masterpiece of flavor," Bella Mama Rose is undeniably the best-kept secret on Staten Island's North Shore, ready to become your next favorite spot.

Bella Mama Rose Menu

  • For The Table

  • Greens & Beans

    sauteed escarole, cannelloni beans, red chilies and garlic - served with fresh garlic bread

  • Meatballs

    served 3 on a plate, marinara sauce, ricotta and pecorino romano

  • Chicken Wings

    plain, buffalo or bee sting sauce

  • Baked Clams

    breaded and baked with garlic and wine

  • Garlic Knots

    fresh made garlic knots, served with marinara sauce and vodka sauce

  • Potato Croquettes

    fried to perfection, served with marinara sauce and lemon aioli

  • Whipped Ricotta Spread

    honey, fig and walnuts OR olive tapenade - both served with fresh grilled bread

  • Fried Calamari

    Augie's class, buffalo, Sicilian or sweet chili

  • Rice Balls

    with marinara or ricotta OR over arugula salad

  • Zuppa Di Mussels

    Fresh Mussels - red (a little spicy) or white sauce

  • Zuppa Di Clams

    Fresh Clams - red (a little spicy) or white sauce

  • Antipasto

    House made roasted peppers, stuffed cherry peppers, prosciutto, marinated mozzarella, olive medley, parmigiana Reggiano

  • Eggplant Rollatini

    Lightly fried eggplant, whipped fresh ricotta, marinara and pecorino romano

  • Rice Ball Special

    Sicilian rice ball with meat, peas, sauce and melted mozzarella cheese

  • Bang Bang Shrimp

    Crispy shrimp with Chipotle mayo and honey sauce

  • Fruitti di Mare

    Shrimp, calamari, pulpo, celery, carrots, lemon

  • Fried Shrimp
  • Tuscan Grilled Pizza

  • Margherita

    Italian plum tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil

  • Carmalized Onions

    house made carmelized onions, goat cheese, mozzarella cheese

  • Arugula, Caper and Onions

    arugula salad, capers, lemon, red onion

  • Brick Oven Pizza

  • Margherita

    San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pecorino Romano

  • Uncle Paulie

    vodka sauce, cherry peppers, sweet sausage, sliced red onion

  • Clams Casino

    chopped clams, guanciale, roasted garlic, mozzarella cheese

  • Square

    pan pie with sesame seed crust, mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce and Pecorino Romano

  • M.O.B.

    Meatballs, caramelized onions and burrata

  • Calabrese

    fresh mozzarella, shaved red onion, nduja, oregano

  • Carmanooch

    hot soppressata, Calabrian chilies, oregano

  • Mona Lisa

    arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze, EVOO

  • White Pie

    mozzarella, stracciatella, ricotta, fresh garlic, parsley

  • Gluten Free Crust Available Upon Request
  • Additional toppings: cherry peppers, onions, olives, Calabrian chilis, hot honey, mushrooms, pepperoni, meatballs, nduja
  • Casone

    Roasted Eggplant, fig, ricotta

  • Buffalo Chicken

    Vodka Pie, fried chicken cutlet, hot sauce, ranch

  • Vodka Pie

    Vodka Sauce, mozzerella and sesame seed crust

  • Sfincione

    Square pie, San marzano tomatoes sauce, onions, toasted bread crumbs, pecorino morano, Sicilian sea salt, pignoli and raisins

  • Cutlets - Chicken, Pork, Veal or Eggplant

  • Parmigiano

    Melted mozzarella and sauce

  • Vodka Sauce

    With cherry peppers, onions and mozzarella

  • Milanese

    Arugula and Tomato salad

  • Sorrentino

    Prosciutto di Parma and stracciatella

  • Spinach And Artichoke

    With bechamel and mozzarella

  • Bruschetta

    Tomato and garlic

  • Sicliano Sauce

    Cherry peppers in brown butter sauce

  • Pasta - Bucatini, Rigatoni, Fusili Lungo, Penne, Linguini, fettucini

  • Carbonara

    Can add spicy nduja and Calabrian chili

  • Marinara

    Can add spicy nduja and Calabrian chili

  • Bolognese

    Meat Sauce

  • Puttanesca

    Tomato and Olive red sauce

  • Amatriciana

    Red sauce with guanciale

  • Spinach and Artichoke
  • Red/White Clam Sauce
  • Pesto
  • Cacio E Pepe
  • Vodka Sauce

    Can add spicy nduja and Calabrian Chili

  • Alfredo
  • Pasta Size Options: Side Order - Individual Plate - Family Style
  • Legacy Dishes

  • Bella Mama Stuffed Chicken

    house made roasted peppers, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, stuffed chicken breast, breaded and fried with a light pink cream cause

  • Chicken Francaise

    Parmigiano crusted chicken cutlet, sautéed in white wine and butter sauce

  • Chicken Scarpariello

    boneless chicken sauteed with sweet sausage, white wine, spicy cherry peppers and potatoes

  • Sicilian Pork Chop

    sauteed with cherry peppers and pepperoncini in a brown butter garlic sauce (substitute chicken if you'd like)

  • Stuffed Shrimp

    5 Jumbo shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and bell peppers in a lemon scampi sauce

  • Shrimp sicliano

    Breaded Jumbo shrimp sautéed with cherry peppers in a brown butter sauce, served over angel hair pasta

  • Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

    1 LB cheese and parsley sausage ring with sautéed broccoli rabe and garlic, potatoes and grilled long hot pepper

  • Seafood Fra Diavolo

    Mussels, shrimps, clams and calamari spicy red sauce served over linguini

  • Salads

  • Caesar Salad

    homemade Caesar dressing, romaine, croutons, shaved parmigiana Reggiano (add grilled chicken +$6)

  • Chopped Italian Salad

    salami, provolone, pepperoni, mozzarella, season and dressed with house made lemon vinaigrette

  • Panzanella

    "bread salad" with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella

  • The Jimmy Love

    Mixed field greens, goat cheese, chickpeas, fresh strawberries, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

  • For the Kids

  • Kids Pizza
  • Chicken Fingers and Fries
  • Pasta

    With Sauce or Butter

  • Mozzarella Sticks

Bella Mama Rose Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Bella Mama Rose Photos

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Bella Mama Rose Location

Bella Mama Rose

266 Morningstar Rd, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA

Bella Mama Rose Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 486 user reviews.

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