The Belvedere Club

Set within a beautifully restored landmark mansion on Grymes Hill, The Belvedere Club at 79 Howard Avenue offers an elevated, members-only Italian dining experience alongside polished private event capabilities. Guests and planners praise the club’s old-world elegance—ornate moldings, fireplaces, and museum-quality details—paired with sweeping views of New York Harbor and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from its verandas and terraces. The culinary program focuses on refined Italian fare: house-made pastas, pristine seafood (think branzino al forno and grilled octopus), classic secondi such as veal Milanese or ossobuco, and seasonal antipasti, complemented by a curated Italian wine selection and classic aperitivi. Service is attentive and professional, frequently noted as warm, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented.

Private dining spans multiple intimate salons and flexible larger spaces, accommodating executive board dinners, milestone celebrations, showers, and micro-weddings. Smaller rooms provide discreet, fireplace-lit settings ideal for 8–16 guests, while combined parlors and the main dining salon can scale for seated banquets or cocktail receptions. Outdoor options—weather permitting—include a covered veranda and open-air terrace for alfresco receptions with skyline vistas. The team can tailor menus (including vegetarian and gluten-free options) and provide event coordination, with AV support, Wi‑Fi, and staffed bars available by arrangement. Limited on-site parking and optional valet services further streamline guest arrival.

Whether you’re hosting a strategy session over a multicourse tasting or a celebratory reception at sunset, The Belvedere Club blends classic Italian hospitality with a setting that feels both exclusive and welcoming—an exceptional choice for private dining on Staten Island.