Staten island

Pastavino is doing something genuinely worth noting in a borough that doesn't get a lot of wine-list credit — an all-Italian program with real depth, a sommelier who knows it, and prices that won't make you regret the second bottle. If you're in Staten Island and want to drink well with your pasta, this is the move.

Don Cheech is a Staten Island neighborhood spot punching above its weight with a tight, Italy-focused list that earned a Wine Spectator nod in its first eligible year. If you're anywhere near Bay Street and want a proper Italian bottle with your dinner, this is the move.