Zio Ristorante
“A big thanks to Darren and his staff for a wonderful dinner!”
“They play good music, not too loud, have a great wine list and truly are a hidden gem for the Flatiron”
“The ravioli wrapping itself was perfectly springy, and the tarragon butter sauce was very unique, yet approachable.”
Zio Ristorante
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I dined here for an educational dinner last night, I had passed this place a few times but never had a chance to try it.
I loved the atmosphere and vibe this place gave off; low lighting, soft music playing, warm colors – it was a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Service was also prompt – everyone was friendly and attentive throughout the evening.
The food sent mixed signals; they started us with a salad of baby spinach, avocado, roasted peppers, and dried cranberries in a red wine vinaigrette. It was tasty but a little overdessed. We were also served eggplant and flatbread margherita pizzas served family style; both were good – the pizzas were thin and crispy which I loved. My main was really basic – chicken breast with roasted vegetables and potatoes. The chicken was juicy but lacked big flavor, the potatoes were puny and overdone, and the veggies weren't impressive either. For dessert they served us a few selections family style: brownie with vanilla ice cream, tiramisu, and panna cotta. If I had to make a guess, these are probably served individually on their regular menu.
Throughout all of this, I need to give Zio the benefit of the doubt because I was dining here for an educational meeting versus regular dinner. I would try this place again to see if ordering off the menu is any better.
Came here for dinner. I ordered the fusilli pasta which had scallops, eggplants, and tomatoes. It was a good simple pasta. I had an Italian Chardonnay which was fruity and great. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Would come back if I'm around the neighborhood.
I was in here just a tad shy of one hour. My impromptu visit to the bar in this place was brought about by the need of shelter during a "1 hour wait" for a seat at Burger & Lobster. The whole stretch of W 19th Street has a modest selection of eateries and watering holes, and myself and my dinner party didn't want to stray too far for fear of losing out on our seats. So, we chanced upon this place, as it had a bar and wasn't packed to the gills.
Upon entering, the (very attractive) hostess greeted us and had us set up shop on the high tables. I sauntered on over to the bar and noticed a bunch of "bro-ish" looking brajs being served large cuts of meat; I asked the bar-tendress, "what be that?"… to which she replied, "those there be them veal chops in da menu." I was intrigued, and my interests were certainly piqued.
While I was nursing a couple G&Ts, waiting for the clock to count down so that I could order a burger and/or lobster at Burger & Lobster, I couldn't help but occasionally glance, from the corner of my eye, at these bros as the hacked away happily at their chops of veal. Just the presentation, smell, and accompaniment of fingerling potatoes ignited a resolve within me that I must return to this place to try one of those.
Also, bar-tendress got a strong pour on those G&Ts.
Super good pasta in a part of town I don't usually frequent. The restaurant is a rather large space but the food doesn't disappoint as often happens in these cavernous joints. Great service, yummy pasta, good sides. Sold.
I love Zio! Max the chef can cook an amazing pappardelle dish as well as the risotto. I usually sit at the bar and eat, and the owner as well as Max always comes to make sure I enjoyed my dinner. I love coming to this place for dinner as it's right next to my dance studio.
Zio Ristorante's decor is so elegant, sophisticated and beautiful! It is one of the things that made me want to go inside and eat there in the first place….
The hostess was so sweet and provided us with excellent customer service. She escorted us further into the restaurant….
We were given seating options so we sat in the longer high seated chairs with that type of table not too far from the bar.
The waiter and busboy were so polite and provided great service. They made sure that our questions were answered and tended to our table quickly and efficiently. I ordered pasta with meat sauce which was ok and the person I was with ordered pasta with sausages. It was mentioned that the sausages were delicious!
I gave this place 4 put of 5 starts because 1.) my food was ok and 2.) there was a loud group of inebriated individuals at the bar that were seated not too far from our table. They proceeded to talk way too loud and they were not asked to refrain from being so verbally and physically boisterous which interfered with the restaurant's sophisticated ambiance.
Nice place with great happy hour. I love where food is offered as happy hour and their selections are really filling + they serve you bread and bread sticks with a mild tomato/pepper tapenade that is really exceptional. Our bartender (Jesus I think) was super nice. The space is much larger than it looks, there's is a large dining room behind the bar, great for private parties.
Great food, outstanding service, and an overwhelming need for a nap. Happy Restaurant Week! I'm not sure why this place is so empty on restaurant week when the food and service are so amazing. I had a steak so good that the actual cow is leaning back in some cow heaven thinking…yeah baby, grass-fed. Beautiful flavors and great time with friends.