Mercedes Babicz
Ciro is truly a hidden gem that offers an unforgettable, personal dining experience. From the moment you step inside, the small, intimate setting makes you feel like a welcomed guest, especially since you can watch the chefs work their magic right there. The BYOB policy is a huge bonus, allowing us to perfectly pair the focused menu with a beautiful bottle of Napa Valley wine we brought along. Ciro himself is a friendly and wonderful host, ensuring everyone feels taken care of. We started with the beautifully simple Focaccia Evoo and the flavorful Nanello. The Spaghetto con Pamodorino Fresco was a highlight; the texture of the pasta was absolutely spot-on and perfectly complemented the fresh sauce. However, the undisputed star of the night was the Canolo. It was hands-down the best I have ever tasted—the creamy, silky smooth ricotta filling paired with the subtle sweetness of candied orange was pure perfection. Whether you’re planning a fun group dinner or a romantic date night, I highly recommend Ciro for its amazing food and warm hospitality.
… moreJuliana Turner
A true hidden gem in Oak Park! It feels like you are stepping right into Italy. Delicious and authentic Italian food made with ingredients direct from Italy! Ciro and his staff are so welcoming, kind, passionate, and entertaining. We even showed Ciro the fresh pasta we made at home and he was excited to tell us his secrets to make it even better next time! I can’t wait to come back, the tiramisu is to die for!
… moreAlex Sandoval
What a cute, quaint, fabulous place! The food was absolutely delicious! The owner, Ciro was the best host! What a wonderful experience! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious Italian food! 10 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
… moreKarolinka Zakrzewska
Extremely authentic Italian food, the quality is unbelievable and the best authentic Italian spot in Chicago. The Tiramisu and Cannoli were by far amazing, and the Chef – Ciro himself is such a good host and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Hospitable and intimate environment.
… moreSamantha Freeman
This place is a hidden gem! Very small and intimate with amazing authentic Italian food. The best pasta I’ve had, eggplant was amazing and tiramisu was also the best I’ve had. Company here was great! Since it’s small and intimate you easily strike up conversations with other diners at the bar. The staff was attentive and awesome! We are already planning another date night here!
… moreDaniel Chernikov
Walked in here by chance, best thing to happen to me this week. Ciro is an amazing person who is not just is a top chef but cares for all his customers to have a great experience. All his food was delicious but especially the focaccia and cannoli! Thank you Ciro!
… moreTravis Satterlee
I never do restaurant reviews. I don’t usually eat anywhere that is unique enough to get one. I’m doing it because I appreciate when I see a passion project. Delicious food. Friendly service. Forces you to slow down and savor the meal. I usually don’t like a lot of sauce on pasta because it just overwhelms the simple saltiness of the noodles and is too rich. Not in this case, it was just enough. We ordered more bread because we didn’t want the remaining sauce to go to waste. The wait is not poor service, it’s due to care about quality. It’s nice to be in an environment where the people making the food aren’t having to frantically get out food in a timely way to a hundred+ people. Not American/typical Italian size portions that make you feel ill afterwards. I always thought Italian places prided themselves on gigantic portions so this was a refreshing change. It also wasn’t so small that it felt pretentious. It’s a meal, not a food painting or a tiny edible sculpture. Come hungry but not “all you can eat” hungry. For ambiance it was nice to have the private window seat but then you miss out on seeing them make the food. Guess we’ll have to go back and get the other half of the experience. Thank you. We’ll be back. Allow yourself about 90 minutes.
… moreKristen Lay
Such a fun place! Very intimate environment and high quality food. Blows every other Italian American joint I’ve been to out of the water! Already looking forward to another trip back. I’m not a drinker but they have amazing Italian sodas here which were so refreshing! Also the pesto is to die for! I’ve never liked pesto but this place completely changed my mind. Must visit!
… moreAnthony Tufano
Ciro is a place you need to visit asap. The chef Ciro is a wonderful guy- cooking up beautiful delicious meals. This little spot will be getting national acclaim soon enough
… moreTommy Senn
Had a great time at Ciro! Chef Ciro cooked for our private party on Saturday night and everything came out great, was a fun experience to hear him talk about how and why he cooks they way he does. You can tell he is passionate, and this food rivals some of the top tier Italian restaurants in Chicagoland. Highly recommend it.
Don’t leave without trying the Tiramisu!
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