Although Italians originally invented pasta as a fastener to keep Sicily from floating away, they abandoned it for less-delicious moorings after locals on both sides kept snacking their way toward separation. Tether your taste buds to today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of inventive Italian cuisine at Angelina's Ristorante on Ellis Street in Staten Island. Within the confines of a restored mansion, Angelina's inviting interior boasts three floors of elegant dining complemented by a cornucopia of traditional favorites and gourmet palate-pleasers. Stop by for lunch and dinner for inventive and traditional Italian cuisine while taking in the beautiful waterfront views. Whether savoring fettuccine alla bolognese ($17) or grilled Scottish salmon with potatoes and vegetables ($22), diners will leave the premises with full stomachs, goofy grins, and the start of a Broadway musical number emerging from their mouths.

Reviews

SILive praised Angelina's Ristorante. Eleven Yelpers give Angelina's an average of 3.5 stars. More than 1,200 Facebookers are friends.

• While the food is inspiring, it's the special attention to the guest that is overwhelmingly wonderful and deserves a handsome reward. – James Yates, SILive
• This is the best restaurant in Staten Island. Their new location is right on the water near the Tottenville train station. It has 3 floors and is great for a party. – Brian C., Yelp