Staten Island Italian Pies and Family Plates
Pizza, Italian plates and family portions at a Forest Avenue room on Staten Island.
🍕 A Crust That Holds
Cafe Milano Pizzeria and Restaurant brings a menu of homemade Italian classics to 401 Forest Avenue in Staten Island. The neighborhood fixture opened its doors back in 1993, with John Lucchese and Eric Stropoli running the place. Simmering tomatoes scent the dining room, and the hum of conversation makes it feel closer to a family kitchen than a quick transaction at a storefront.
The pizza is the focal point, built around a crisp, thoroughly baked underside that keeps a slice from flopping. Its sauce balances the dough, leaving both parts of the pie in play. The menu extends to chicken heroes and rolls, giving anyone looking beyond pizza a couple of familiar Italian directions.
The restaurant is open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, covering both lunch and an evening meal. For a question before heading over, call 718 720 1313.
