Polished, modern Italian with standout pastas, focaccia, and onion torta, lively room, strong service; prices are high and some diners report heavy salting and occasional service missteps.
Ci Siamo exemplifies grade A standards through exceptional food quality anchored by standout focaccia, onion torta, and refined pastas, paired with attentive, knowledgeable service and a thoughtfully designed setting that feels warm and sophisticated. Minor consistency concerns around salting and occasional service speed hiccups prevent a higher tier, but strong execution across dimensions and loyal repeat patronage confirm this as a destination-worthy Italian restaurant in the area.
The room feels warm and sophisticated without tipping into fussiness, a polished hideaway above Manhattan West where servers glide and bartenders happily talk shop. One guest summed it up: "Service hit that sweet spot where needs are met before you notice." Expect a lively, buzzing scene at peak times and a steady hum at the bar. The cooking leans elevated traditional Italian with modern edges: wood-fire aromatics, pristine seafood, and pastas that spotlight technique over tricks. The culinary approach leans contemporary and produce-driven: thoughtful twists like caviar-topped potatoes and a beloved onion torta, rather than theatrics. Fans rave about focaccia, torta, gricia, and ribeye; detractors flag heavy salting on some dishes—ask your server to steer you gently if sensitive. For families, the menu has kid-comfort options like tagliatelle with tomato-butter, pizzette, fried seafood, and gelato, though there is no kids menu. The room can be loud and mains are a la carte, so sides help. Adventurous eaters will thrive; picky palates should stick to simpler pastas and fritti.
Area vibe: Modern mixed-use complex near Hudson Yards, caters to office crowds, travelers, and destination diners.
Safety: Well-lit, high foot traffic, generally very safe with active security typical of large developments.
What's nearby: Steps from Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall; near offices, shops, and Manhattan West plaza.
Focaccia, the onion torta, pastas like rigatoni alla gricia, and the wood-fired trout or ribeye are reliably good.
Smart-casual place that recommends reservations, can run 10–30 minutes late, and has modest portions without sides.
A polished, warm space with an energetic bar and attentive staff.