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Giano, New York, NY

Giano

4.9 (1570)
$30 and under
Italian
126 E 7th Street, New York, NY 10009

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
This is the story of Paolo and Matteo, two guys from Milano who had an idea. Let's take the heart of our tradition and fuse it with the exciting innovations happening in Italian cooking, they said. Inspired by the Roman deity Janus who looked to the future as well as the past, Giano respects tradition and embraces the future. We like to think of our little corner in the east village as quite special, and hope you will too.

Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Please know that we have a grace period (15 min) .
All of our outdoor seating have heaters for your dining comfort but we ask that you dress accordingly for a New York winter.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matteo Niccoli
  • Private party facilities
    Giano can host your private event seating 64 or up to 120 people for a non seated event. Our garden is available during seasonal months. We host showers, weddings, birthday and corporate parties. We welcome your special needs and can cater a menu based on your event.
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    1st Ave & Ave A
  • Parking details
    6 train to Astor Place. F or V to Second Avenue. L to 1st Avenue 14th Street station.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,570 people are saying

Giano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giano offers an "authentic Italian experience" with "delicious homemade pastas" and "perfect portions." Guests rave about the "warm, attentive service," particularly mentioning standout server Paulo. The cozy, romantic atmosphere makes it a "wonderful neighborhood spot." Many diners praise its status as a "hidden gem" and highlight the "incredible food" and staff.
1,570 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite Italian in the city hands down. Everything is sublime from the food to the wine to the service.

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  2. Mathew

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giano’s is amazing. Paolo was a fantastic and incredibly accommodating host. Was totally patient when some of our party was late, provided special recommendations for items off-menu, created a custom dish at the request of one of our party, poured some truffle oil for us to try since some had never had it, and was overall very welcoming (and funny!) And to top it off, served tiramisu on the house (since we’d already picked up desserts from a local bakery— Paolo let us know their tiramisu was top 5 rated in North America). And the food was delicious. Highly recommend all around.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Make the reservation - you won’t regret it! Giano is my fiance and I’s favorite restaurant in NYC. We take every visitor here, and it exceeds everyone’s expectations. The owners are THE BEST - so welcoming, incredible service, and the food is to die for.

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  4. Gina

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matteo was beyond a gentleman! The food here is to die for... Quality fresh homemade Italian food. The restaurant is adorable and cozy. The staff are funny and lovely! The pasta dishes were spectacular as my friends and I all shared. I can't wait to come back here. If you want a great dining experience in the east village come to Giano!

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  5. Eileen

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian dishes in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Paulo was an excellent server and the reason above all else, that I will go back.

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  6. Daniel

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent and reasonably priced. I will probably be back. The owner/general manager(?) was very attentive and warm. My only concern is over the general waitstaff/busboys.. they came across as rather rude and unprofessional (for example, just throwing the bread on the table. Another example is when they placed my Entree on the table, they knocked over my silverware).

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  7. Berna

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here to celebrate my birthday. It wasn’t a milestone or anything, but it was a special day and they certainly saw to it that I felt that way. The service was so personal and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend you listen to their specials in order from there. Our favorite dishes were amongst the specials. Everything was really delicious and I would come here again without a doubt. Thank you again for making my birthday so special.

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  8. Don

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful about the place better pasta I ever had out at a restaurant. The service was outstanding.

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  9. Charmaine

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and service. Whenever we visit NYC, we make a reservation.

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  10. ELIZABETH VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gentleman who was our server was so warm, attentive, and emphatic describing the dishes it felt like you were dining in his home rather than out at a restaurant. The special asparagus & prosciutto appetizer was divine. Highly recommend the kale salad. And every pasta (including the gf order cooked in separate water for a guest with a food allergy) was delicious. Every entree plate was empty! Look forward to going back and enjoying another amazing meal!

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FAQs

Giano does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Giano is rated 4.9 stars by 1570 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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126 E 7th Street, New York, NY 10009

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Ave & Ave A
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    6 train to Astor Place. F or V to Second Avenue. L to 1st Avenue 14th Street station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matteo Niccoli
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Giano can host your private event seating 64 or up to 120 people for a non seated event. Our garden is available during seasonal months. We host showers, weddings, birthday and corporate parties. We welcome your special needs and can cater a menu based on your event.
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