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Ciro Food And Drink, Wilmington, DE

Ciro Food And Drink

4.8
4.8
327 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Two chefs preparing worldly cuisine featuring share plates and tasting menus. Ciro features an intimate dining experience with 30 seats, an open kitchen, plenty of wines by the glass and can accommodate dietary restrictions.

Michael DiBianca is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and New Jersey native who has been a local star in the Wilmington food/dining scene for more than a decade. This local treasure comes to the area from the former Restaurant 821 in Wilmington, where he was owner Tobias Lawry’s sous chef and then chef de cuisine. He went on the launch the renowned Moro restaurant and Satsuma Asian Kitchen & Bar in the Trolley Square area.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 543-6071
  • Website
    http://cirofoodanddrink.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    South Asian/Indian
  • Executive chef
    Michael DiBianca
  • Catering
    Ciro can help with all your catering needs. Please contact us to make your next event the most delicious event ever!!!
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are welcome at Ciro. Please contact the restaurant to plan your next event!
  • Location
    321A Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801-5164
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Harland Blvd.
  • Parking details
    On street parking or at PENN CINEMA (Madison St and Harlan Blvd) UBER and LYFT is recommended as well
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The 7 Fishes 2023

    $85.00 per person

    Dec 21 - Dec 23, 2023
    First Course Tuna Crudo Citrus artichokes-chile oil-pistachio Second Course Clam Casino Risotto Bacon breadcrumbs Third Course Garlic Rock Shrimp Ricotta gnocchi-herbs-white wine-butter-Parmesan Forth Course Pan Seared Scallops Basil garlic-asparagus-caviar Fifth Course Crab Cake Green papaya celery root salad-citrus buerre blanc Sixth Course Roasted Bronzino Fennel-olive vinaigrette-basil oil Seventh Course Swordfish-Braised Short Rib Potato puree-roasted tomato-crispy onions Dessert Cannoli Tiramisu Rum Cake Crème Brule

  • New Years Eve 2023

    $100.00 per person

    Dec 29 - Dec 31, 2023
    Ciro will be offering this Menu all weekend. December 29-30-31

What 327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Contemporary American

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Healthy

  • Delaware

    Neighborhood gem

  • Delaware

    Great for fine wines

327 Reviews

  1. LLLP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Wonderful, really enjoy our date night here. Cant wait to go back!

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  2. mountedsailor

    Philadelphia

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The first time visiting and as a table of four we had the four course tasting menu. The dishes were delicious and unusual. Certainly upscale in selection, preparation and plating. We will be returning.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We always enjoy Ciro’s This time we went all out with the tasting and every serving was delicious Michael is an amazing chef and staff in general always awesome too!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience3
    Underwhelmed by our experience. Similar to their brunch location in 40 Acres, so much potential here but it just misses the mark at this price point. We did the 5 course, the restaurant’s single server was nice but overworked having to serve and bus the entire restaurant. Love their farm to table commitment, but the dishes were rather bland, tomato heavy, and the swordfish was over cooked and rubbery. We ordered pescatarian, which is an option they advertise, yet they added prosciutto to one of the dishes. When confronted they simply said to just pull it off. Glad we gave Ciro a shot, but I don’t think we’ll be going back. There are other options is the city with a more refined experience in the 50-75pp price range.

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  5. JenF

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    The food was amazing!! Best restaurant we’ve eaten at in a long time! Gourmet food locally sourced!!

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  6. Roro81

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A beautiful outdoor setting overlooking Coverdale farm. Loved the farm to table menu. Always a great meal!

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  7. CherylC

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This was my first visit to Ciro for dinner. The entire dining experience was simply exceptional. Venu, the owner, was gracious and very friendly -- he stopped at our table, answering our questions about the cocktails and the menu. He exuded a passion for his restaurant, the partnership with local farms and the unique food offerings. The ravioli stuffed with goat cheese and pistachio in a silky broth alongside gnocchi and topped with basil was a divine treat. The fig puree sitting underneath striped fig halves and a creamy cheese ball topped with prosciutto showcased beautifully the sweet and salty complement. The bronzino was steamy and tender and took on the luscious sweet tang of the warm "late autumn" tomato and garbanzo compote. DO NOT miss dining at this incredible restaurant that offers the experience of notable food pairings. The unique and innovative combination of ingredients by Chef, the relaxing and embracing ambience and outstanding service made for a meal that tingled my tastebuds and left me desiring another meal in short order. Cheryl C. Wilmington DE

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  8. Becky

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Excellent food & service. Lately I’ve been going weekly

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was great but the portion size could have been better for the price. I don’t mind paying for good food though.

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  10. Marc

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience3
    Tried Ciro during Restaurant week, three course meal for $35 was good. We tried all of the choices listed (3 choices per course), enjoyed each one.

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  11. JanetA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My friend and I took advantage of Restaurant Week offering. We were not disappointed. Food was outstanding and service was top notch.

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  12. AlexR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was great! We did 6 course and it was perfect. Wine was good. Waiters were great! Will come in next time for 21 spook course. Thanks!

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  13. OpenTableDiner

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Ciro never disappoints. We both had the 5 course pairing and added the duck entrée because it looked too good to pass up. The watermelon and tomato salad was fresh and delicious and the mahi course in a light curry sauce was amazing. We could have cut the beef with a butter knife and it too was fantastic. The eggplant was very good as well. The duck was cooked perfectly. We definitely didn’t need it, but I’m glad we ordered it! Looking forward to our next visit to Ciro.

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  14. AMandJD

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Was our first dining experience at the Wilmington waterfront and it was excellent! Can't say enough about the great service and the fabulous food.

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  15. Lorenz

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We enjoy the multi-course tasting menu. It gets us to try food outside of our usual orders. The Chef and them at Ciro have thoughtful wine pairings that complemented with the tasting menu. Last night we enjoyed the fresh Summer tomato tasting menu. While the courses had some hits and misses, overall we enjoyed the evening and discovered two new favorite wines. Looking forward to another visit.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I’d eat here every day if I could. Came in for one of their special menu events and ordered a chef’s tasting menu option at other visits - the food is so good, it makes me dance in my seat! Fun cocktails and delish wine pairings make the meal extra special. Plus everyone who works there is super kind and accommodating.

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  17. PeterA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Best restaurant in Delaware. Food is sublime Hands down.

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  18. Siobahn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Ciro staff and food are always above and beyond. Highly recommend the pre-selected courses with wine pairings, they have never disappointed. Food is fresh, sourced from local farms and menu is imaginative and continuously rotating.

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  19. LouK

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
    The food and service were very good. The vegetable really tasted farm fresh. Everything was nicely prepared and well seasoned. The ambience is fairly basic but it still was a comfortable place to dine. We eat early so that we could attend an early movie so there were very few customers there during our dinner. Overall we enjoyed our meal and the whole dining experience. We recommend this place and intend to return.

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  20. NatalieM

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service2Ambience3
    No real options other than the price fix menu were given. Food was ok but not great. The green beans served with the lamb were inedible. Wine was totally overpriced and they didn’t even provide a bucket of ice to keep it cold. Service was not great and the back part of the restaurant and bathroom were dirty and unkept. I would not go back.

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  21. Gretchen

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service2Ambience3
    We wanted to try this restaurant for a long time and finally went. We were very disappointed. We choose the chefs 4 course and wine paring. The waitress was very vague as to what the menu was. My experience with chef courses, that there is a menu detailing the courses or the waitress had the menu memorized. First course was good followed by a cheap piece of cod, next was a lamb dish when I was told it “might” be steak. Not a big fan of lamb and if I was told this I would not selected the pairings. The dessert dish was good. The wine pairing was way over priced as to what you got. First wine did not arrive until after food came. After that the glasses shrunk and the pours were stingy. The restaurant was under staffed and the service was lacking. Seemed that there was only one waitress. I watched the manager as he never interacted or helped his frantic staff. And he was the one who recommended the chefs tasting. I will not be back.

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  22. SusanK

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service4Ambience3
    Great restaurant. Great host/owner. GREAT chef! Fantastic food! Highly recommend this wonderful little restaurant on the Riverfront in Wilmington,DE.

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  23. BC924

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience3
    We enjoyed our visit. Wine selection was small but seemed well put together. I had a unique white pinot noir which was very good. We had the beets, carrots, tuna flat bread and gnocchi, which were all delicious. We did not enjoy the lamb, it was a bit tough, we were expecting lamb "lollipops" but this was a much large piece. However, the seasoning and sauce on the lamb was also really good. Overall, a great visit, but it is pricy, so be prepared.

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  24. Kalorama

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    Great meal. Outstanding choice to go with prix fixe, which is reasonably priced. Look forward to returning

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  25. Vistor

    Washington DC

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A tiny restaurant with absolutely fantastic food. We had a five-course tasting dinner. Rather than referring us to the menu, the co-owner told us that the courses would be whatever the chef chose to prepare that evening--the chef is the other owner. We proceeded to enjoy a wonderful progression of dishes starting with raw tuna and watermelon and moving through branzino, lamb "bacon" and duck confit finishing with creme brulee on top of fresh local peaches. Each dish was inventive and superbly well prepared. The meal was comparable to--or better than-- we've had at many high-end restaurants here in the DC area and other large cities. All from a little space that occupies one half of a small wine shop and that night was run by a two-person staff--the two owners. We will definitely return the next time we visit Wilmington.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Dining at Ciro is always an amazing experience! From the hand curated cocktails, the innovative tasting menu, and the perfectly selected wine pairing, the experience makes you feel like you’ve been transported to another part of the world. As a Delaware native, I appreciate the use of the best local ingredients and support they show to our local farmers.

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  27. TamarA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A fresh breathe of air on Delaware! Love the concept

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Outstanding loved the five course tasting menu and the invite pork chop pleased my dad beyond words. Friendly service by Joe too. Everyone makes you feel welcome food is always fantastic. We are never disappointed

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  29. bHAM

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service4Ambience1
    Went and had the tasting menu and left very disappointed. Expected a variety of options with some unique dishes but ended up with an overdose of tomato dishes along with a pretty disappointing dessert of banana pudding. A couple of slices of banana in a bland pudding. One of the dishes (pork belly) was so over cooked, tough, and crunchy. Read other reviews of the quality food despite the lackluster ambience but ended up getting the short end of stick on both. Oh well, lesson learned. Service was overall good but wish was more observant on the food being pretty lackluster. Also odd as the chef didn’t seem to be even cooking at any point. Seemed like everything must’ve been prepped and was just simply plating.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Always a pleasure to visit this restaurant. Food never disappoints and staff is customer obsessed!

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  31. Kate

    Philadelphia

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    We truly enjoyed the Mexican 21 Spoons event. Each bite sized portion was perfect.

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  32. JoyceD

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. I typically don't go for prefix dinners because they are small portions. But my dinner partner and I were not left wanting after our meal. I will go there again.

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  33. RyanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Great experience

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  34. NITA

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience2
    While the is ambience is lacking the food is exquisite. Service was wonderful even though restaurant was filled. Never disappointed when dining at Ciro

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  35. manhoffj

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Outstanding food and service. Our first time there and it will not be the last. We were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. My husband chose two small plates as an entree, while I enjoyed the roasted beets to start, and the duck breast as my entree. We ate every bite. No room for dessert but we were surprised with the gift of a glass of sparkling wine to finish our meal with an anniversary toast. A gem of a place!

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  36. Thomas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Quaint setting, professional staff, phenomenal cuisines! This is truly a hidden gem! Perfect for all occasions!

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  37. bjgmm

    Philadelphia

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    No longer the new kid on the block but still the best restaurant in Wilmington if you are interested in great food and the ability to actually have a conversation with your date. The noise at the newer trendy spots makes every conversion full of “huh?” “What did you say?” and more.

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  38. Himain10ance101

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service1Ambience2
    21 Spoons Typically love Ciro but they truly missed the boat on the 21 spoon Italian tasting. The first course was the best course which was the crudo course. Tuna, salmon and scallop which was bright and fresh but it went down hill from there. We tried to order a bottle of red wine but all 3 bottles we selected they did not have. They found a substitute and it was fine. No stemmed wine glasses all we stemless which makes you feel like a kindergartner drinking juice at lunch. The next 6 courses were tastes less, cold and greasy. The presentation on all “spoons” looked like the last bite from your takeout container of leftovers. The service was as if they found the wait staff that day. There were 6 of us for dinner and The wait staff was slapping plates down randomly and explaining what we were eating with each plate that was delivered. One of our guests had to leave early and we informed the wait staff that they left. While serving a course they placed a plate of food on the table where the person was no longer sitting before serving the other 5 of us. It truly was like “key stone cops” the bill for 6 of us with tip which we still Tipped 20% was $650.

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  39. DennisL

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Good food and service as usual. Vegan tasting on this trip did not disappoint and I don’t normally eat like that. Everything was excellent

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  40. PeterF

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Thank your self and do the chefs tasting menu. Fantastic dishes we wouldn’t have otherwise ordered.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Ciro Food And Drink offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 543-6071.

Ciro Food And Drink is rated 4.8 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ciro Food And Drink

321A Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801-5164

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harland Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking or at PENN CINEMA (Madison St and Harlan Blvd) UBER and LYFT is recommended as well
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    South Asian/Indian
  • Executive chef
    Michael DiBianca
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://cirofoodanddrink.com/
  • Phone number
    (302) 543-6071
  • Catering
    Ciro can help with all your catering needs. Please contact us to make your next event the most delicious event ever!!!
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are welcome at Ciro. Please contact the restaurant to plan your next event!
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