Ci Siamo Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Upon arrival, I was impressed by the aesthetic of the restaurant - crisp and clean."
• "I liked the spacious interior and ambience."
• "Very elegant ambiance and a classy backdrop."
• "It was a nice eloquent space."
• "The interior of the restaurant is beautifully constructed, you can tell they put forth a massive amount of attention to the design of the space."
• "What a beautiful romantic restaurant, and it makes the trip out to Hudson yards worth it."
• "The vibe is immaculate and the food is incredible."

Cons:

• "The tables were a little too close for my liking, causing my girlfriend and I to get the intimate details of our neighbor's evening plans."
• "However, the noise level was quite distracting as the space is one large open room."
• "The atmosphere is undeniably touristy and loud, which can detract from the overall dining ambiance."
• "I’m not a fan of the atmosphere - it basically feels like a hotel. 20+ foot ceilings, stylish yet lacking personality, and no intimacy whatsoever."
• "A large cavernous restaurant that is packed and very loud."
• "It’s so loud as to hardly be fair to the servers who try their best."

Service

Pros:

• "Our server, Nicholas, was very attentive and kind."
• "From the moment we walked in the service was impeccable."
• "The service has always been wonderful and the food is delicious every single meal!"
• "The service was hospitable and on point."
• "Service was excellent, venue was classy, fully occupied, and generally buzzing."
• "Great service, complimentary sparkling water, super attentive and friendly."
• "Service is quick, attentive, and formal."

Cons:

• "Our server did not come back to take the food order- 30 minutes after bringing drinks and we had to flag her down."
• "We wanted to let our waiter know but he was missing in action as the night progressed."
• "Service is great but it took them 20 minutes to take our order."
• "Once we sit, it was clear our server didn't know the menu."
• "The service was not just slow; that is expected at a popular restaurant in NYC on a Friday night, but the service was consistently rude to us."
• "It took us an hour to get our food, 10 minutes to get seated (then asked to move to another table) another 10 to get a menu."
• "The service was a bit slow, which was a reoccurring theme in Manhattan."

Food

Pros:

• "The way I can describe the food is amazing! With each bite we took we could taste the unique spices, ingredients and endnotes of the zests that were put into the food."
• "Tagliatelle: Best thing we ate. Simple and delicious."
• "Cocktails were excellent, particularly the negroni."
• "The bistecca alla fiorentina was the best steak I have had."
• "The roast chicken was juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of zing in the sauce."
• "The caramelized onion torta is to die for, reminding you of a French onion soup quiche, and it’s worth all the hype."
• "The rigatoni is like the dream of cacio e' pepe you've never been able to realize taken to another level."

Cons:

• "Onion Torta: A beautiful dish that would have been perfection if not for being too salty."
• "All dishes were uninspired and small portions."
• "Stracci pasta was too salty - couldn’t finish it."
• "For me, everything was just way over salted and for my partner, it was bad enough that she stopped eating halfway."
• "Now, the ragú pasta we ordered was disappointing, overcooked."
• "The lobster tasted fishy and dry. Not a fan."
• "My crab pasta was fishy and full of crab shells which is just unacceptable."

Price

Pros:

• "Great food with great price during restaurant week!"
• "The place is pricey but a great value for the quality of food, service, and experience."
• "The prices are pretty high but worth the splurge."