Contemporary space housing an upscale restaurant serving modern twists on Italian favorites.
Alyssa Mazzone
The food was incredible! The staff were so kind and we had great service. The ambiance was amazing! I’d go back in a heartbeat!
… moreCS
Stumbled upon Giano on a rainy Wednesday evening and it turned out to be such a gem.
The food was very good and very well priced. homemade pastas and tasty appetizers that felt authentic and comforting and very fresh. The vibe is cozy and intimate, making it a perfect date night spot.
What really set the experience apart was the service. Our waiter was incredible-warm, entertaining, and so passionate about Italian food. The way he described the dishes made you want to try everything. He’s honestly one of the reasons I’d come back.
… moreRomeo G.
We were in town for a few days and after seeing a Broadway show, I asked my New York friend for a great Italian restaurant recommendation. He suggested GIANO on 126 E 7th St. Although it was a bit out of our way since we were on 42nd and 8th, we trusted his taste and took a cab—and I’m so glad we did.
Wow! He couldn’t have recommended a better place. The dishes were absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Paolo and Roberta were incredibly authentic, professional, friendly, and caring. The atmosphere was so relaxed and welcoming, making the entire experience even more enjoyable.
Below are a few photos of the amazing dishes we ordered. This place truly deserves 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Italian dining experience in NYC.
… moreMiriam Czaja
I cannot express how amazing my first experience was at Giano. I was visiting my best friend for his birthday for the weekend; the other restaurant in the area told us we would get a table 2 hours from the time we walked in. When we went back, they wanted us to wait another hour. We called Giano’s and they said they could place us in 10 minutes…. My party of 4 had the best waiting experience we have ever had in NYC. Paulo, Matèo, and Roberta were the most welcoming, funny, warming, and engaging experience. Not only was the waiting experience and atmosphere phenomenal, but the food… insane. Lasagna was insane and i would highly recommend (not typical american version which is great) as well as the truffle pasta. I cannot wait to recommend this restaurant to everyone I know who lives here and is visiting NYC. BEST ESPRESSO MARTINI TOO. cannot wait to come back.
… moreLen Aye
The restaurant has a nice and cozy atmosphere and the waiters are real Italians and are all friendly and efficient. That’s the good part. The food we ordered was good but nothing to write home about. Every pasta we ordered was a bit heavy on the salt. In fact the best part was the Appetizers we ordered.
Its a nice enough place but we’d probably won’t come here again.
… moreCLARISSA FORD
To be a repeat customer in NYC at an Italian restaurant says a lot about an establish. This is hands-down the best Italian food you will have outside of Italy. Nothing else compares. Look no further than house wine, the red or white will not disappoint. Don’t skip the specials, especially the gnocchi. And make room for the tiramisu, it’s light and sweet. You’ll feel like you vacationed to Italy!
… morePaz Altamirano Semchuk
As soon as we got in we knew we were in the right place. The whole staff was so sweet and friendly with us and specially our server “Matteo”- that guy loves what he’s doing over there. We will definitely come back
… moreAnna Jonson
Found this spot online while looking for an Italian restaurant. The amazing reviews and low prices convinced me to try it, and it totally exceeded my expectations! Cool vibe with dim lights, brick walls, modern chandeliers and the perfect lounge music.
We had burrata, meatballs, two pastas (sausage & truffle — absolutely incredible, and the amatriciana that was awarded best in NYC on The Best Dish Ever), plus two glasses of wine for just $9 each. Finished with a light, creamy cheesecake — honestly the best I’ve ever had.
Fantastic experience, highly recommended!
… moreStegramedia
I kind of feel like I need to gatekeep this place but the service and food are so amazing it deserves to be wayyyy busier than it is. Our server Mattéo was so nice and knowledgeable. We went on a Monday night and it was so cute and quiet, we got seated right away. The whole menu is amazing it’s so hard to pick what to get. The burrata appetizer special was incredible, along with the homemade pasta dishes. I highly suggest going with someone who doesn’t mind sharing because you definitely need to get one red sauce and one white sauce pasta. Really great wine list and the prices are great!!!
… moreEmily Grden
Not sure as to why the special (without meat mind you) was $27. I understand it is NYC but why is a pesto gnocchi $27? Mind you the specials there were read aloud without price, so you only know what you are paying upon paying the bill. Felt a bit scammy and will not be back.
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