Ci Siamo

Ci Siamo is one of those places where you can’t really go wrong no matter what you order! For apps, we started off with the insalata verde with toasted garlic. I actually loved this salad because it didn’t have too much going on. No major callout here but if you need a tasty green just to say you had one, I’d recommend. Next, and know I’m not usually a fan of goat cheese, I loved the thin layer they added to the bottom of the light yet crispy gnocco frito made for the perfect pairing. Definitely a must order in my opinion. The last starter was the scallop tartare and unfortunately, this was the most disappointing part of the meal. I just felt like it was too fishy, but the texture and citrus within the dish was well balanced. For our mains, we shared the pappardelle with beef and the cavatelli with spicy crab. Both were a 10/10 so I highly recommend, but if I have to pick between the two I’m leaning more towards the pappardelle… just because the spicy crab had a couple of shells in it. For dessert, they gave us a complementary glass of white wine as a pallet cleanser to go with our lemon sorbet. Call me crazy but even though the sorbet was refreshing, it was too lemony/sour-y for me (geez I’m making up words).

I had such a great experience at Ci Siamo. I was in the city for work, and my aunt from Long Island met me for dinner before I headed back to Boston. My husband had eaten here before while he was in NYC for work and told me I had to try the onion torta—he was absolutely right. Our server, Jonathan, was truly wonderful. He was so inviting and kind without being overbearing. He helped me choose dishes that worked with my dietary restrictions, and my water glass was never even close to empty before he refilled it. His overall presence was just so pleasant, and he really made us feel taken care of. The food was amazing—big compliments to Chef Hillary—and honestly the whole staff made the entire experience feel special. I’ll definitely be coming back, and I’m happy to recommend Ci Siamo to anyone looking for a great dinner in NYC.

Dina was our waiter and was fantastic, speaking French, Italian and she gave us great wine recommendations. The rabbit pasta was great and I’d recommend getting the focaccia and use it to get the thin sauce. The smoked carrots had a mix of fresh herbs, and were good, but really only a slight hint of smoke. A great experience.

Came here for Valentine's lunch and enjoyed our meal very much. Service was friendly and efficient and food was absolutely marvelous. My wife did a lot of research before choosing Ci Siamo as part of our New York trip itinerary and frankly she nailed it. Ambiance is upscale and bustling but not too loud that you can't have a great time with your wife or partner. 5 stars and two thumbs up!