Bronx(494)
Brooklyn(4,320)
Connecticut(14,047)
Long Island / Hamptons(17,399)
Manhattan(182,563)
Battery Park(545)
Chelsea(7,048)
Chinatown(109)
Columbus Circle(1,257)
East Village(5,593)
Financial District(1,929)
Flower District(11)
Gramercy / Flatiron(13,948)
American(3,345)
Asian(84)
Barbecue(407)
Belgian(65)
Contemporary American(1,105)
French(584)
Gastro Pub(126)
Greek(214)
Indian(626)
Italian(1,944)
Japanese(361)
Korean(44)
Mediterranean(1,421)
Mexican(251)
Peruvian(164)
Pizzeria(42)
Russian(168)
Seafood(667)
Sicilian(76)
Southeast Asian(85)
Southwest(732)
Spanish(275)
Steak(516)
Steakhouse(290)
Vegetarian / Vegan(274)
Greenwich Village(5,240)
Harlem(1,150)
Hell's Kitchen(3,595)
Inwood(99)
Kips Bay(36)
Lincoln Center(4,990)
Little Italy(208)
Lower East Side(4,509)
Meatpacking District(6,786)
Midtown East(19,556)
Midtown West(23,542)
Murray Hill(2,869)
NoHo(2,271)
NoLita(1,247)
Rockefeller Center Midtown(1,025)
SoHo(6,361)
Theater District / Times Square(22,594)
TriBeCa - Downtown(6,293)
Turtle Bay(30)
Union Square(5,593)
Upper East Side(13,373)
Upper West Side(11,828)
West Village(8,928)
New Jersey - Central(7,887)
New Jersey - North(15,640)
Queens(2,289)
Staten Island(162)
Upstate New York(4,634)
Westchester / Hudson Valley(12,723)
Western New York(2,951)
Find Restaurants in Your Area
Select a Location
- Alabama
- Anchorage
- Arkansas
- Asheville / W. North Carolina
- Atlanta / Georgia
- Atlantic Canada
- Atlantic City
- Austin
- Baja California
- Baltimore / Maryland
- Beijing
- Boston / New England
- Calgary / Southern Alberta
- California Central Coast
- Caribbean
- Charlotte
- Chicago / Illinois
- Chihuahua
- Cincinnati / Dayton
- Cleveland / Akron / Canton
- Coastal North Carolina
- Columbus
- Corpus Christi / McAllen
- Dallas - Fort Worth
- Demoland
- Denver / Colorado
- Detroit / Eastern Michigan
- Dubai
- East Tennessee
- Edmonton / Northern Alberta
- El Paso
- El Salvador
- Exclusive
- Fresno / San Joaquin Valley
- Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
- Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint
- Hawaii
- Hong Kong / Macau
- Houston
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Jackson Hole / Wyoming
- Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
- Kansas City
- Kentucky
- Key West / Florida Keys
- Lake of the Ozarks
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles / Orange County
- Los Cabos
- Malaysia
- Manitoba / Saskatchewan
- Memphis
- Mexico / Mexico City
- Miami / Southeast Florida
- Minneapolis - St. Paul
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Montreal / Quebec
- Nashville
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New Orleans / Louisiana
- New York / Tri-State Area
- North Dakota
- Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
- Northwest Florida
- Oklahoma
- Orlando / Central Florida East
- Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
- Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
- Phoenix / Arizona
- Pinehurst
- Pittsburgh
- Portland / Oregon
- Portugal
- Puerto Vallarta
- Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
- Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Scranton / Poconos
- Seattle / Eastern Washington
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Southwest Florida
- Southwest Indiana / Tri-State Area
- Springfield / Branson
- St. Louis
- Switzerland
- Tahoe / Reno Area
- Tampa / Central Florida West
- Texas Panhandle
- Toledo
- Toronto / Ontario
- Utah
- Vancouver / British Columbia
- Villa de Muerte
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C. Area
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
Most Reviewed Restaurants
Top-Rated Restaurants
Reserve now:
CianoReservations
Restaurant Reviews List >
New York / Tri-State Area Restaurant Reviews >
Manhattan Restaurant Reviews >
Gramercy / Flatiron Restaurant Reviews >
Italian Restaurant Reviews
Ciano Reviews List
Ciano
Sam Sifton, NY Times Review
There are two remarkable things going on at Ciano.
The first is Mr. Gallante’s food, which is ambitious, beautiful and flavor packed, a kind of Italian home cooking made grand and attractive, rich as Berlusconi, not as oily. It is less precious, less purposefully fancy, less aggressively upscale than what he was putting forth at Cru.
For the second remarkable thing about Ciano, named for the Tuscan hill town Montepulciano, is its wine list and, as important, the manner in which its grapes are served.
NEW YORK TIMES Best of 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/28/dining/sam-siftons-top-10-new-restaurants-of-2011.html
NEW YORK MAGAZINE Best of 2011
http://nymag.com/restaurants/wheretoeat/2012/best-new-restaurants/
Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/wine/2011/02/07/half-a-good-idea/
See more Ciano details
There are two remarkable things going on at Ciano.
The first is Mr. Gallante’s food, which is ambitious, beautiful and flavor packed, a kind of Italian home cooking made grand and attractive, rich as Berlusconi, not as oily. It is less precious, less purposefully fancy, less aggressively upscale than what he was putting forth at Cru.
For the second remarkable thing about Ciano, named for the Tuscan hill town Montepulciano, is its wine list and, as important, the manner in which its grapes are served.
NEW YORK TIMES Best of 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/28/dining/sam-siftons-top-10-new-restaurants-of-2011.html
NEW YORK MAGAZINE Best of 2011
http://nymag.com/restaurants/wheretoeat/2012/best-new-restaurants/
Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/wine/2011/02/07/half-a-good-idea/
129 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 129 reviews
5 stars
(37)
4 stars
(58)
3 stars
(22)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(80)
- neighborhood gem(52)
- romantic(50)
- special occasion(33)
- notable wine list(31)
- great for lunch(17)
Ciano Reviews List
Review 1 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth a try
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is prepared, and presented, with great care. The pappardelle with duck bolognese was a knockout; the pan roasted branzino was also exceptional; the veal meatball appetizer should not be skipped and the only item that was not memorable was the chicken for two which lacked the great flavoring everything else we enjoyed included.
Service is a little spotty in that they seem to be missing when you really are looking for help and then everywhere when there is no call for help.
Worth a try"
Service is a little spotty in that they seem to be missing when you really are looking for help and then everywhere when there is no call for help.
Worth a try"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
All was well until our entrée
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All was well until our entrée of Giannone Chicken For 2 Baked in a Clay Pot arrived. There was nothing about this rubbery boneless skinless chicken breast, served over some mangled cauliflower, that would ever give the impression that had ever been, "Baked in a Clay Pot." Let alone with in 100 feet of one! All this was not helped by a total lack of any flavor. What a disappointment!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We liked the low light and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We liked the low light and low noise level. The fireplace is charming and the food very good."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I would like to express disappointm
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I would like to express disappointment with a lunch visit today with 3 of my co-workers from Baruch College. About a two years ago we took one of today's group members for her birthday (there were 6 of us that time) and we were tremendously impressed with the food and thoughtful service. Today, it was as if we were visiting a different place entirely. The service was especially slow and inattentive. The restaurant wasn't even 25% full so I'm not sure why the staff was as lax as they were. Simple things like Parmesan cheese, took asking twice for it before it arrived for our main course. I asked for it for my first course (Tuscan Bean Casserole) and it never came at all. I also had to ask twice for a replacement bread basket.
The m"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
it's a shame, but this place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"it's a shame, but this place is operating like it is struggling. half empty. quiet. menu items finished yet restaurant empty. but the food is still excellent and their policy of selling great half bottles is great. they need to try and find ways to fill the restaurant."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2007
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Concerned diner
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The consistency of this restaurant is in question. Portion size, service and more importantly the quality of food has been inconsistent during the 3 times I have dined here. This is also the consensus of my other dining companions as well. Our last 2 experiences were entrees that were served luke warm and swimming in oil and butter. Quality control anyone!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved this restaurant. Nothing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved this restaurant. Nothing to criticize at all!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wine list overpriced. Noise
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wine list overpriced. Noise level made conversation uncomfortable. Service was erratic, with push to add elements (double pasta portion, for example)to pump up bill. The very good food compensated for some of the above, but not wholly."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I had eaten here the week
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had eaten here the week before...raved to friends and decided to came back."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Beautiful room. The food was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful room. The food was good to very good, but had too small a sample to make a final determination. I want this place to be better and will go back and try other things."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time at Ciano for a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time at Ciano for a business lunch. The diver scallops were delicious! Services was attentive but not obtrusive. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Continues to be one of my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Continues to be one of my absolutely favorites!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 13 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had a delicious lunch of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had a delicious lunch of duck tortellini as well as beet salad. I appreciated the fact that several menu options could be ordered as either an appetizer portion or as an entree portion. My friend also enjoyed a tasty panna cotta. Service was solicitous and unobtrusive."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 14 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A real winner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding! It was my wife's birthday so we wanted something non hectic but still special ant this was the place. Food and service are excellent. The wine list is short but some definite winners."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 15 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor wine list and average meal.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pros:
Waitstaff and service.
Fireplace
Cocktails (especially the negroni)
Cons:
Wine List was pretty terrible. Only 2 whites and reds by the glass.
White wine by the bottle was about 4-5 whites and Reds where 10-12. Prices started @ $65+ and the selection of wines was pretty poor for those prices.
Burrata appetizer was weird. They took a perfectly shaped burrata, mashed it with parmesan cheese and herbs and then served it. Looked nasty.
Soppressata appetizer was uneventful. It was spicy and tasted like pepperoni on a pizza.
Leg of lamb had promise. Flavors where there, a bit tough but the side veggies where cooked right.
Waitstaff and service.
Fireplace
Cocktails (especially the negroni)
Cons:
Wine List was pretty terrible. Only 2 whites and reds by the glass.
White wine by the bottle was about 4-5 whites and Reds where 10-12. Prices started @ $65+ and the selection of wines was pretty poor for those prices.
Burrata appetizer was weird. They took a perfectly shaped burrata, mashed it with parmesan cheese and herbs and then served it. Looked nasty.
Soppressata appetizer was uneventful. It was spicy and tasted like pepperoni on a pizza.
Leg of lamb had promise. Flavors where there, a bit tough but the side veggies where cooked right.
I did not try other dishes but for a first impression i would not go back. There's so many other restauran"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 16 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Such a great restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Such a great restaurant. Got to sit upstairs last night which I never even knew excited... so pretty and quiet. The specials are always amazing"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 17 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Terrific meal- great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrific meal- great food especially the astonishingly delicious meatballs! Very good service and good vibe in the room!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2007
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 18 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not nearly as good as in the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not nearly as good as in the past....food no longer outstanding & service spotty..overcrowded & not comfortable..no need to return..."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 19 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Having read review after review
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having read review after review raving about the Veal Meatballs my expectations were set quite high and I was not disappointed."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 20 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An outstanding dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An outstanding dining experience overall."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 21 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
EXCELLENT VEAL MEATBALLS AND
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"EXCELLENT VEAL MEATBALLS AND HOME PROSCIUTTO. TAGLIATELLE ALSO EXCELLENT"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 22 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was spectacular!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was spectacular! I had the rainbow beet salad, siamese ravioli and creamy polenta. The bread was warm - right out of the fireplace - and delicious. The atmosphere was quite nice. The only problem I had was that it was a little too dark to read the menu comfortably. The waiter helped out though, and brought his flashlight to the rescue!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 23 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wine Rip Off
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beware of how wine is sold. Don't tell me a restaurant with an excellent reputation will only serve wine by the glass if bottles are opened. Your only option is buy a half bottle. It a rip off ploy. However, if you don't drink wine, and want either a cocktail or beer the food is very good."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 24 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
estaba muy contento de ir
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"estaba muy contento de ir para restaurant pero cuando llegamos a ya no era lo que esperamos muy mal atencino por el mecero la comida ok no podia ver el menu porque era muy oscuro le pedi que subiera la intensida de la luz y mecero dijo que no
no lo que esperaba"
no lo que esperaba"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 25 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Many people probably think
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Many people probably think that this restaurant is very good. However, although this may be idiosyncratic, The particular tastes just don't truly appeal to me. I feel they are just a bit lacking in terms of deliciousness.
Admittedly, I am a tough critic but do know what tastes really good to me.
It is a lovely, aestheticlly pleasing restaurant."
Admittedly, I am a tough critic but do know what tastes really good to me.
It is a lovely, aestheticlly pleasing restaurant."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 26 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely incredible from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely incredible from start to finish."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 27 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food at Ciano was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Ciano was very good but the service was extrememly disappointing. I would love to say that I will eat there again but I would be hard pressed to return due to the overall service throughout the night. I went for a birthday dinner and it was highly recommeded. Drink orders were slow, food orders were slower, wines listed were not available, etc. It was quite an expensive meal and the service was not at all on par with the quality of the food."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 28 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Recommended to us by friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Recommended to us by friends who live in Manhattan as their favorite restaurant. Great ambiance, lovely menu, attentive and pleasant service. You won't be disappointed."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 29 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great atmosphere, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great atmosphere, excellent service, outstanding food! A must in NYC!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 30 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious. Went
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious. Went with another couple and you didn't have to scream to converse. Lovely ambiance. Would definitely go back"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 31 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to Ciano. Wonderful service and an incredible meal. Ciano is a little pricey, particularly drinks but for a special occasion, well worth it. We will be back."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 32 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow, what an experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was fabulous! Food, wine, service. We wanted to lick our plates, but that would not have been appropriate in this very classy restaurant! We found it from a recent Food & Wine magazine article. Wow, so happy we did."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 33 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nothing surprising, nothing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nothing surprising, nothing to write home about. Good food, good ambience, high prices."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 34 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
overpriced food & wine--my
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"overpriced food & wine--my second time there--seems to have gone downhill since visiting last winter"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2009
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 35 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Average food - outrageous prices
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Average food. Outrageous prices. Prix fixed menu was a rip off"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 36 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Packaged Romance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious and the atmosphere pleasant for a nice romantic evening.
My main complaint is that the food came too fast. The servers were very professional, but you could tell they wanted us out in time for the late sitting. Practically as soon as we ordered our first course arrived, with no pauses between successive courses. All in all a pleasant experience, but one that felt a little packaged."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 37 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Romance is in the air
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The thing we noticed first about the restaurant was its ambiance. Lighted candles and a dealer setting made for a very romantic dinner. Once seated, we also noticed that our waitress was very nice and throughout the meal she made sure out experience was a favorable one. Lastly, the food (whole reason for being there) was great. I would definitely suggest the lamb, veal meatballs, and duck bolagnase as a few items to try. Very very good. Would definitely recommend this place if you have the money to spend."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 38 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I had dinner on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I had dinner on St. Valentine's Day. The service was friendly and knowledgable, but intermittent which was understandable given the volume they had that day. Creative food, presented well, in a nice, warm setting."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 39 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An outstanding meal in a gracious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"An outstanding meal in a gracious dining room. Will look forward to my next visit."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 40 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food and great atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food and great atmosphere. The luncheon special is unbeatable in terms of price, selection and quality at $20 for first, second courses plus desert!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 41 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
wishing it had been up to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"wishing it had been up to standard ..."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2012
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 42 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very friendly staff and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very friendly staff and service was excellent. Everyone seemed happy that you were dining with them and the host Roberto was on top of everything being done. Their half bottle wine approach is something every restaurant should adopt, as it allows two people to select different wines or share different wines with different parts of the meal. Atmosphere is wonderful!"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 43 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food but limited
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food but limited menu choices. Top notch service. Evening made even better by superior wine service and knowledgable sommelier."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 44 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've been to Ciano a number
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Ciano a number of times and always enjoyed the excellent food and friendly and attentive staff. In fact, the hostess even accommodated an additional guest at the last moment. The only problem we and everyone else at the restaurant had this evening was the temperature. Unless you were lucky enough to be located directly across from the open kitchen, you were compelled to keep your coat on. It was frigid, apparently they were having a thermostat problem. I hope this is not recurring and they get this problem corrected as soon as possible."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 45 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
only problem was that they
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"only problem was that they orginally sat us by the bar and there was a very cold draft, we had to keep our winter coats on until they could move us"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 46 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Showed up at 8 for an 8pm
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Showed up at 8 for an 8pm reservation. Was told the table was finishing dessert and coffee, so our party of 4 waited by the coatroom. After 15 minutes, we again inquired of the hostess and were told the table was settling up its bill. My husband asked to speak to a manager. The owner came by and repeated that the table was settling up. Meanwhile 2 more groups of people with 8pm reservations had now joined us at the coatroom. After another 15 minutes we again approached the owner whose words were, "this business is not an exact science." We were finally seated at 8:45pm with a glass of free, warm sparkling something. Despite the extremely high prices, it was very busy, so I guess they can get away with overbooking this way."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 47 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This became one of my top
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This became one of my top restaurants in NY. The setting is really nice, like an old country house, very cosy and the food is absolutly incredible!! Definitely recommend it to everyone."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 48 for Ciano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Want a quick trip to Italy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Want a quick trip to Italy on a cold afternoon? From the moment we entered Ciano, the staff was attentive, the ambience perfect, a rustic setting, fire in the fireplace, warm bread, and a good Italian red in front of us. The food was delicious - you can't go wrong with any of the signature dishes or the pasta, all home made and beautifully sauced. I wish we had been able to sample more of the menu. The scallop appetizer was delicious, as were the delightful meatballs and polenta. And, again, the pasta dishes were remarkable. The bread comes warm and with a slight char from the fireplace - also a delight on a winter afternoon. If you haven't been, we highly recommend it!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Ciano
Based on the average of (81) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate