Pastosa Ravioli

I moved to SI from Howard Beach, we used to have a Pastosa close by but it shut down. I haven’t tried the other locations, but from what I’ve gotten here, it was delicious. The ravioli is fantastic and I found their prepared Marinara sauce to be very good for a prepared sauce as well. If you don’t have time or just don’t mess around making your own sauce, this is much better than jarred or other pre made sauces. The deli meat was also fresh and tasty, I thought the packaging of the deli meat was a little weird though. They had all the cuts of meat I needed that day and they all tasted good as well. The produce and other groceries selection could be bigger, if you need several things, Pastosa isn’t a one stop shop, but if you need some onions, garlic, and a couple of regular veggies they have it covered. Unexpectedly, I thought their baked goods were really really good. I don’t know if they bake them at a factory or they buy them from another bakery but the italian cookies were honestly the best bakery cookies I’ve ever had. Also, they sell frozen Junior’s cheesecake. Definitely stop by!

I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 6 years and have been to Pastosa at least once every week for all that time. Quality is second to none. Service always comes with a smile and often goes above and beyond. Quick example — when my wife is looking for a specific product or cut that isn’t in the display case, the butcher will almost always go in the back and make/​cut it or at least look to see if they can.
Other reviews are spot on — the prepared food here is awesome. I defy you to find a better chicken marsala than what they’ve got at this location. It’s definitely on my death row meal menu (if I ever had to make one).

There is none like the Brooklyn Pastosa but this is good too.

Used to love the food but believe my family got food poisoning last week from grilled chicken we bought on ³⁄₂₅ and ate within an hour of buying. The 4 out of 6 of us that ate it were very sick for 2 days. Only thing in common the 4 of us ate. Will never go back.

This was my first time shopping at this location. I usually go to the one on Richmond Rd (which I prefer). I don’t like that you can’t really see the deli and they have limited produce. Prices are reasonable and there was no line. Meats looked fresh and workers were more than willing to help. Parking lot needs to be extended.

The one in Brooklyn on new Utrecht ave is better than this location. But I am still glad to shop here. When you don’t have time to make your own gravy/​sauce then pastosas will sauces will do in a pinch. I recommend you buy the ravioli the same day you want to make it (the fresh not frozen box). The deli and meat counters have a nice assortment of goodies, salads, apps, and the meat looks fresh and inviting.

If you do not like Pastosa’s, then I am fully convinced you do not like food. I love coming to this place. They have the best fresh mozzarella and ricotta. I could simply sit there with a spoon and eat their ricotta straight. So yummy! As is everything else here that I have had.
The only thing I suggest is do not come here when you are hungry as you will be tempted to buy out the entire store.

Everything here is great and priced right. Love their fresh mozzarella and Peter Luger Roast Beef. The regularly priced cold cuts here are essentially the sale price in Supermarkets, so no reason to go anywhere else. Place is clean, family run. Staff is always friendly and actually say «Thank You».

Whether you are shopping for the ingredients of your own masterpiece, or trying their prepared foods, you will not be dissapointed by the quality, or the price. This particular store is better than the other locations, probably because they have their own kitchen and equipment (although the original is in Brooklyn on New Utrecht Avenue, as my dad continually reminds me.)
Even the produce (not usually a specialty of italian stores like this) is great! Their Basil is fresh no matter what time of year, their diced garlic and onions (for the lazy chefs among us) are better than some whole fresh ones!
Get a sandwich here. Buy some fresh Mutz for when you get home to cut up and eat while you do your chores or while you cook dinner. Pig out. You only live once.
You may or may not see me begging in the front for your scraps =)

If you’re new to Staten Island and don’t know Pastosa’s, go visit and enjoy! You will become a fan for life. They have all of the Italian specialties that you could possibly want. I am there at least once a week for least some fresh Mozzarella and some of their fantastic oven baked bread. They are famous for their Raviolis which are always a hit with both kids and adults. I red some to my grandson last night and he devoured them! They make homemade sauces and I can say that they never disappoint. As much as I should be making my own sauce, these guys do a wonderful job.
Pastosa’s is simply one of the places you go to on Staten Island anywhere from once a month (to stock up on staples) to once every week.
It’s not a «choice» to go to Pastosa’s, it’s an absolute necessity!