Macaluso's

This restaurant epitomizes the Italians' love for -- and mastery of -- savory, plentiful, down-home Staten Island-style food. While the storefront restaurant is intimate and demure in nature, there's nothing delicate about the bold mix of flavors in every meat and pasta dish here. Catch the fantastic clam pie when in season -- the portions are huge. Pricier items vary throughout the season but will likely feature fresh fish handpicked by Chef (and owner) Michael, the don of the kitchen, who is so accommodating that he'll take special requests or even bring to your table a complimentary signature meatball. If he doesn't, don't hesitate to ask your waiter for one; he should be glad to bring it to you. Everyone will recommend favorites such as the rigatoni and broccoli rabe. There are also delicious desserts ranging from homemade anisette cookies to gooey pastries. The wine list is also good. Keep your eyes peeled, as this is a major celeb hot spot, where everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Roger Federer and Billy Joel have been known to eat here and kibitz with the chef in the kitchen.

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