Da Ciro Ristorante

ambiance	100.0% positive	“If you like great food, great service, and a truly welcoming atmosphere, you have got to go there.” “He swept us up to a romantic table upstairs and treated us like gold.” “It's a nice romantic restaurant.” “You can dine on fine tablecloths and a more hushed atmosphere on the upper level or enjoy a pub-like environment on the ground floor --at a table or at the bar.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The tiramisu was excellent, and we also enjoyed the warm chocolate cake.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“You can dine on fine tablecloths and a more hushed atmosphere on the upper level or enjoy a pub-like environment on the ground floor --at a table or at the bar.” “The house red wine was terrific, the service was exceptionally helpful, the food, however, was just o.k.--and especially at those prices!” “Sit and eat at the bar, make instant friends, or chat it up with the friendly bartender.” “But if you're in the mood for well prepared pastas, fresh salads, crisp individual pizzas and tasy entres, then DaCiro is a good place to satisfy an appetite and enjoy a well-mixed drink (the wine list is, imho, rather overpriced).” “The '02 Almanera Nero d'Avola Sicilian wine by the glass was a wonderful accompaniment.” “Tony the manager has a great understanding of wine.”
food quality	84.84999656677246% positive	“We enjoyed the meal & company so much we wound up being late for the Rangers game.” “have no issues with spending good money for an excellent meal.” “Won't be back, the food was just okay for the ridiculous prices, don't waste your money.” “If you like great food, great service, and a truly welcoming atmosphere, you have got to go there.” “The mussels were not fresh, and small and mushy.” “The food was fabulous.” “The food is outstanding.” “Starting well with excellent italian food great brick oven and owners always controlling every plate comin out of the kitchen.” “Great place for a date, conversation or just the simple enjoyment of a nice cocktail and correspondingly tasty meal.” “But if you're in the mood for well prepared pastas, fresh salads, crisp individual pizzas and tasy entres, then DaCiro is a good place to satisfy an appetite and enjoy a well-mixed drink (the wine list is, imho, rather overpriced).” “The food is good, very good.” “Out of it, among other dishes, comes a crispy roast baby chicken that is invariably hard to beat for flavor and tenderness.” “The Antipasto di Portobello was delicious, followed by their one of a kind focaccia with robiola cheese, prosciutto, arugula & tomato.” “The owner often stops by your table to make sure your meal was great is nice, but it is even better because he always means it.” “Best place anywhere, Amazing place I thing the reviews on the past the are wrong, I went to this place last night and I have the best food and service, very good prizes and quality.” “Best italian food in murray hill.” “The black linguine with seafood is amazing.” “The food is always amazing.” “The food was really good, but there wasn't much of it for the price they were charging.” “My friend ordered a pasta dish with bolognese sauce which was actually good.” “the fresh pastas were a revelation.” “The food is consistently amazing and everyone who works there is great.” “the food was so good.” “The pizzas are amazing!” “Similarly, the people with whom I dined were disappointing with their pasta, which was mushy and covered with what was described as a "ragout” “The house red wine was terrific, the service was exceptionally helpful, the food, however, was just o.k.--and especially at those prices!” “The service was awful, taking 20 minutes for a waiter to come over then we waited an hour for two pizzas!” “Like so many of the simple straightforward items DaCiro serves, every element of this classic soup are perfect: crispy vegetables, flavorful broth, exact seasoning and, most important, delivered piping hot.” “Especially recommended are the dishes cooked in a genuine wood-fired oven.” “the food is always delecious , and the service friendly.” “They make their own sauces, and fresh mozzarella cheese (how can you go wrong.)” “I've been going to Da Ciro for the past seven years and have never once had a bad dish.” “took my 2 cousins here for "lunch" for the first time and although the food was good - as usual - I was absolutely appalled by the outrageous prices charged for such small portions at best.”
overall	100.0% positive	“have to say this is the best restaurant i have ever been to!” “It's a nice romantic restaurant.” “This is my favorite italian restaurant in Mannhattan.” “But if you're in the mood for well prepared pastas, fresh salads, crisp individual pizzas and tasy entres, then DaCiro is a good place to satisfy an appetite and enjoy a well-mixed drink (the wine list is, imho, rather overpriced).” “great place” “One of the best foods I've ever had in a restaurant.” “it's my new favorite italian restaurant.”
return potential	33.3299994468689% positive	“Won't be back, the food was just okay for the ridiculous prices, don't waste your money.” “when I complained, the manager began rationalizing the bad service, when i pointed that out to him he told me if we're not happy dont come back.” “He is always a gentleman and an amazing host who will remember your name if you come back and will do anything to make sure your dining experience is perfect.”
service	73.02000045776367% positive	“The manager was very attentive to us, and although it took longer, we felt very welcome and serviced.” “when I complained, the manager began rationalizing the bad service, when i pointed that out to him he told me if we're not happy dont come back.” “Similarly, the people with whom I dined were disappointing with their pasta, which was mushy and covered with what was described as a "ragout” “Our waiter, Nick was amazing.” “If you like great food, great service, and a truly welcoming atmosphere, you have got to go there.” “=) The service was decent.” “Best place anywhere, Amazing place I thing the reviews on the past the are wrong, I went to this place last night and I have the best food and service, very good prizes and quality.” “The service was awful, taking 20 minutes for a waiter to come over then we waited an hour for two pizzas!” “It was extremely overpriced and very bad service!” “Tony the manager has a great understanding of wine.” “The waiters were nice.” “Sit and eat at the bar, make instant friends, or chat it up with the friendly bartender.” “service was very very slow,the Pizza wasn't as good as they say,and the manager started a fight at the Bar with a client that it turn in to a huge "Drama" in within 5 minutes.” “This was absolutely the worst dining experience i have ever had in my life, I am still fuming from the terrible service received.” “the food is always delecious , and the service friendly.” “We knew we were in a great spot when we noticed people that were leaving were hugging the manager and were definitely repeat customers!” “and the service is always helpful and friendly.” “Just ask the waiter what to order and they will take good care of you.” “The service is great.” “The house red wine was terrific, the service was exceptionally helpful, the food, however, was just o.k.--and especially at those prices!” “The service is outstanding.”
value	53.33000183105469% positive	“service was very very slow,the Pizza wasn't as good as they say,and the manager started a fight at the Bar with a client that it turn in to a huge "Drama" in within 5 minutes.” “Won't be back, the food was just okay for the ridiculous prices, don't waste your money.” “Welcome to Manhattan, you honestly must not be from around here if you think Da Ciro is pricey.” “wouldn't order the specials because sometimes they can be pricey.” “The house red wine was terrific, the service was exceptionally helpful, the food, however, was just o.k.--and especially at those prices!” “have no issues with spending good money for an excellent meal.” “But if you're in the mood for well prepared pastas, fresh salads, crisp individual pizzas and tasy entres, then DaCiro is a good place to satisfy an appetite and enjoy a well-mixed drink (the wine list is, imho, rather overpriced).” “took my 2 cousins here for "lunch" for the first time and although the food was good - as usual - I was absolutely appalled by the outrageous prices charged for such small portions at best.” “The food was really good, but there wasn't much of it for the price they were charging.” “It was extremely overpriced and very bad service!”
wait time	16.670000553131104% positive	“The service was awful, taking 20 minutes for a waiter to come over then we waited an hour for two pizzas!” “service was very very slow,the Pizza wasn't as good as they say,and the manager started a fight at the Bar with a client that it turn in to a huge "Drama" in within 5 minutes.”

05/27/10

Honest Italian

In a city that is anything but short of Italian eateries (restaurants, ristoranti, trattorias or whatever they choose to call themselves) Da Ciro is the sort of neighborhood gastro-biz that stands out due to food and the way it is served. Granted, DaCiro is not --and does not pretend to be-- an expense account destination that turns out exquisitely crafted dishes that might be unknown to most Italians in their home country. But if you're in the mood for well prepared pastas, fresh salads, crisp individual pizzas and tasy entres, then DaCiro is a good place to satisfy an appetite and enjoy a well-mixed drink (the wine list is, imho, rather overpriced). You can dine on fine tablecloths and a more hushed atmosphere on the upper level or enjoy a pub-like environment on the ground floor --at a table or at the bar. Especially recommended are the dishes cooked in a genuine wood-fired oven. Out of it, among other dishes, comes a crispy roast baby chicken that is invariably hard to beat for flavor and tenderness. Desserts, as in most Italian places, are fine but hardly the highlight of a dining experience. Great place for a date, conversation or just the simple enjoyment of a nice cocktail and correspondingly tasty meal. BTW, other reviewers who praised the robbiola focaccia perfumed with truffled oil are right on the mark; it's an unusual treat.

Pros: Food, ambiance, service
Cons: none

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12/16/09

Great Experience

by nickio

I have seen mixed reviews on the web, but had to try this place, as I love Italian. What I realized after being there for ten minutes was, everyone has a bad day. The service was spot on. They were not all over us, but we got everything we needed promptly.

The food is good, very good. I have been to Da Ciro a couple of times now and have not been disappointed. They make their own sauces, and fresh mozzarella cheese (how can you go wrong.)

Pricey?!? Welcome to Manhattan, you honestly must not be from around here if you think Da Ciro is pricey. Try the Foccacia Robiola, it is worth EVERY PENNY!!!!

I for one will be going back!

Pros: Great food

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11/03/09

Stay Far, Far Away

by GB422

I don't know how this place is described as having "regional Italian cooking." Unless that is, Chef Boyardee and the region of Canned, Tasteless Food is considered the origin of fine dining. Let's start with the prices. I have no issues with spending good money for an excellent meal. Here, your money will not be well-spent. I had the chicken, which was as bland as eating a brown paper bag. Similarly, the people with whom I dined were disappointing with their pasta, which was mushy and covered with what was described as a "ragout"." They should change their menu to described it as Spaghetti with Lumps of Tasteless Slop.

As for the service. this was even worse than the food. Our waiter, Marco, was arrogant and patronizing from the moment we walked in. I suspect this was because we were dining with three adults and one toddler. However, there was no cause for being treated in such a way. We have been dining out with our son since he was a baby, and he has never been allowed to be rude or disruptive in restaurants. He does not climb on tables, scream bloody murder during a meal, or throw food. The simple fact that he was a child seemed to somehow offend Marco. During our meal, Marco approached us and snidely told us that we needed to stop our car alarm from going off- a minivan parked out front with a car seat in it. We do not own a mini-van. That was, to be cliche, the last straw. We demanded our check, had our food packed, and left. I called later than evening to speak to a manager, and Marco was put on the phone and pretended to be the manager. Again, he was rude and confrontational. When I asked for his name, he said "No. Why do you need it? So you can go and write a review?" I told him no, I simply wanted an apology for the way in which we were treated. Thankfully, his name was on our check. I called later that evening to speak to the owner, at which time Marco got on the phone again, and continued to maintain the F-you attitude.

I don't know why this place is getting good reviews. Living half time in Philadelphia, I can recognize a good Italian restaurant. To be frank, this place sucks. Big time. Between the cost, lack of service, and crappy food, I say try something else. Penelope, which is right up the street, is AMAZING!!

Pros: The place was empty
Cons: Everything

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10/07/08

great place

by nygiants08

This place is a must try. Great food, serivce and of course drinks. Just ask the waiter what to order and they will take good care of you. Best italian food in murray hill.

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07/31/08

We love Da Ciro!

by eastsidegal79

We go to Da Ciro almost every Saturday night and love it! The food is always consistent. I wouldn't order the specials because sometimes they can be pricey. The black linguine with seafood is amazing. It's a nice romantic restaurant. The owner is really nice will always greet the regulars when they come in.

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05/27/10

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Great Experience

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Stay Far, Far Away

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great place

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07/31/08

We love Da Ciro!

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