Ciro Trattoria

(212) 307-5484

813 8TH Ave
New York, NY 10019 40.76166 -73.986559

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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

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Hours:

Mon/Thu: 12:00PM to 11:00PM

Fri - Sat: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Sun:12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Casual Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

Italian

Bar & Club Special Features:

Private Parties

ambiance
80.0% positive
  1. “Another note: The restaurant itself is not very big, yet it remains very comfortable, intimate and the space is set up so you will never feel like a sardine.”
  2. “great location too to all b'way shows.”
  3. “It's a wonderful atmosphere!”
  4. “nice quaint corner restaurant w/ nice street views, great service and great food!”
  5. “The food was great, and the ambience was soothing after a long day in an airplane.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Great service, good wine list not overpriced.”
  2. “My girfriend and I, decided to spend the long weekend in NY, in our last night in the city, we came to Ciro, when we were surprised by the wonderful food, my veal parmegiana was delicious and my girfriends lamb chops were amazing, and also as it was monda”
  3. “The Food is great, tasty made to the order, a nice glass of wine before and with dinner.”
  4. “Waiter friendly and ready to suggest some good food or wine.”
  5. “Wine list very reasonable, with good wine selection.”
  6. “We had our first drink at the bar and the bartender was very friendly!”
food quality
90.0% positive
  1. “Good food, bad service.”
  2. “We have gone for family birthday celebrations this restuarant is a casual establishment with great clean food.”
  3. “The potato-crusted salmon, and spinach panzanella salad were delicious We're looking forward to returning!”
  4. “My mother and I have been going their for many years, and the food is always delicious.”
  5. “Waiter friendly and ready to suggest some good food or wine.”
  6. “The food is excellent (never a bad meal!)”
  7. “The food was delicious and what a nice portion.”
  8. “We were seated at a table at the window- had wonderful service, and a delicious meal for a great price.”
  9. “had a perfect Chicken Parmesian and also a delicious tiramissu.”
  10. “Never a bad meal!”
  11. “The ceaser salad was good but my wife didnt care for her calamari.”
  12. “Ciro's serves uncomplicated delicious Italian food.”
  13. “Very good Italian food, reasonable prices, good service.”
  14. “The Food is great, tasty made to the order, a nice glass of wine before and with dinner.”
  15. “All the ingredients are fresh and light.”
  16. “The food was great, and the ambience was soothing after a long day in an airplane.”
  17. “My girfriend and I, decided to spend the long weekend in NY, in our last night in the city, we came to Ciro, when we were surprised by the wonderful food, my veal parmegiana was delicious and my girfriends lamb chops were amazing, and also as it was monda”
  18. “We were at Times Square walking around and with this delicious wheather we decided to stop at this lovely restaurant!”
  19. “The seafood dish served with capellini was very fresh and tasteful, and the Lobster was more than enough for one person, but so good that no one wants to share it.”
  20. “theatre. The food was very good, but the service was poor.”
  21. “Well priced, amazing food, great service.”
  22. “nice quaint corner restaurant w/ nice street views, great service and great food!”
  23. “We were 7, we got a round table, the restaurant was packed, but the food delicious, the service was very friendly and prompt.”
  24. “However we enjoyed the appetizers and main meal.”
  25. “My favorite dish at Ciro's is the pasta prima.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Wine list very reasonable, with good wine selection.”
  2. “Menu unpretencious and with good options.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Ciro's is a great place to eat when you're going to the theater.”
  2. “great italian dinner place in theatre district!”
  3. “thought this restaurant was a good place to take my Mom for dinner, but never a place to take a foodie or my gourmet boyfriend.”
  4. “nice quaint corner restaurant w/ nice street views, great service and great food!”
  5. “My favorite restaurant in NYC.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “The service was great and will definitly come back.”
service
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “Wonderful Food, Cheerful staff.”
  2. “and the service is always friendly.”
  3. “We were 7, we got a round table, the restaurant was packed, but the food delicious, the service was very friendly and prompt.”
  4. “professional wait staff , there was no problem making my friends happy.”
  5. “We were seated at a table at the window- had wonderful service, and a delicious meal for a great price.”
  6. “Waiter friendly and ready to suggest some good food or wine.”
  7. “theatre. The food was very good, but the service was poor.”
  8. “nice quaint corner restaurant w/ nice street views, great service and great food!”
  9. “The precious bartender took our photo, and the oh so nice waiter seated us right by the window.”
  10. “Very good Italian food, reasonable prices, good service.”
  11. “We had our first drink at the bar and the bartender was very friendly!”
  12. “Great service, good wine list not overpriced.”
  13. “What a great introduction to the nice people in the theater district.”
  14. “The service was great and will definitly come back.”
  15. “Well priced, amazing food, great service.”
  16. “Second, the service is excellent, and waiters always make you feel right at home.”
  17. “The service was great, they were quite busy but never forgotten us.”
  18. “Good food, bad service.”
value
90.0% positive
  1. “My girfriend and I, decided to spend the long weekend in NY, in our last night in the city, we came to Ciro, when we were surprised by the wonderful food, my veal parmegiana was delicious and my girfriends lamb chops were amazing, and also as it was monda”
  2. “We were seated at a table at the window- had wonderful service, and a delicious meal for a great price.”
  3. “Very good Italian food, reasonable prices, good service.”
  4. “Great service, good wine list not overpriced.”
  5. “Above all, Ciro is a hidden gem amongst hundreds of overpriced, snobby NY Italian restaurants.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The food was great, and the ambience was soothing after a long day in an airplane.”
  2. “My girfriend and I, decided to spend the long weekend in NY, in our last night in the city, we came to Ciro, when we were surprised by the wonderful food, my veal parmegiana was delicious and my girfriends lamb chops were amazing, and also as it was monda”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/11/11

Keeps Me Coming Back For More

by Oli0619 at Citysearch

This has got to be one of the best Italian restaurants in New York! The lobster is great but what keeps me coming back is the always fresh pasta! And the staff is a delight each and every time I eat here!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/29/09

Quite a Surprise on Monday Night

by BWFood at Citysearch

My girfriend and I, decided to spend the long weekend in NY, in our last night in the city, we came to Ciro, when we were surprised by the wonderful food, my veal parmegiana was delicious and my girfriends lamb chops were amazing, and also as it was monday they had this special going on, any bottle of wine was half price, and very good wines already for a good price, even better paying only half price.

The service was great, they were quite busy but never forgotten us.

It was like an early Valentine's weekend with an wonderful ending.

  • Pros: Great wine seleciton and Great Service
  • Cons: We only went there once, it was our the last night of the trip.
3 Star Rating: Average

01/01/09

Just ok

by jspyron at Citysearch

My wife and I took our mothers here before going to see Chicago. The food was ok but the place is very loud and cramped. If you are looking for quiet and romantic this isnt it. The ceaser salad was good but my wife didnt care for her calamari. She did love her lobster ravioli though. All in all the food was ok nothing to write home about and pretty reasonably priced. If you are just looking to get something to eat then this place is fine. If you are wanting a memorable dining experience you might need to try somewhere else.

  • Pros: good value for your dollar
  • Cons: loud, cramped, pretty slow service
3 Star Rating: Average

08/24/08

Getting better all the time

by sfrucht02 at Citysearch

I thought this restaurant was a good place to take my Mom for dinner, but never a place to take a foodie or my gourmet boyfriend. I didn't even find it to be authentic Italian. The marinara was bland, no flavor whatsoever. In fact the calamari was the same, bland, little, spongy rings of grease. I thought it was an easy spot to stop before a play, but I'd never go out of my way to eat here. The dinning room is VERY noisy, you have to shout for your party to hear you over the noise. The waiter also disappeared after we ordered, we waited for more wine for at least fifteen minutes--But I overlooked the wait-service being less than perfect because it gets very busy there at dinner time.

  • Pros: theatre district/owner makes an effort to make you feel home
  • Cons: busy/loud
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/07/08

my happy choice

by caluu at Citysearch

I come to NYC once a year for the Broadway shows and came to this restaurant for the first time. I couldnt be happier with my choise. The food was delicious and what a nice portion. The service was great and will definitly come back.

It seems like these guys really know how to take care of the theatre crowed. the place was full but everyone seemed very happy and satisfied.

  • Pros: good food, good service, great portions, great prices and near all theatres
  • Cons: the only one in town

The Details on Ciro Trattoria

Place Categories:

  • great italian food
  • great service
  • suggest wine
  • great price
  • very fresh seafood dish
  • full place
  • favorite quaint corner restaurant
  • light ingredients
  • delicious main meal
  • good ceaser salad
  • love lobster ravioli
  • overpriced italian restaurants
  • delicious veal parmegiana
  • allegedly good restaurant guest
  • wonderful pretheatre dinner
  • suggest good food
  • gem ciro
  • professional wait staff
  • great clean food
  • nice waiter
  • nice portion
  • great location
  • bad meal
  • delicious tiramissu
  • good definiately