Zio Ristorante

After a long day of shopping and walking all over NYC I was ready to eat and have a nice dinner with my husband. I Unilocaled and found several options on this block. Burger and lobster was one of them but it was so packed and over an hour wait. Then their was the tapas place but that was also very full and also had a ridiculous wait time so as a third option I decided to go to Zio. I was immediately seated and was given great service with a friendly smile. I ordered a glass of wine, calamari, and ravioli. We also received bread & breadsticks. I’m a picky eater not fond of being one but it’s true I am very picky and after ready some harsh reviews on Unilocal I was hesitant to eat here but Im glad that I did. The calamari was delicious. My glass of Pinot Grigio was crisp and cold and nice quality. Finally my pork mushroom ravioli was the best I’ve ever had. I’ve never had ravioli like this and I will dream of it and be sad when I return back to Miami because they don’t have this back home. vMy entire experience exceeded expectations. Bravo to the chef and staff what a fantastic dinner!

!!! STAY AWAY !!!
THIS IS A FRONT OF AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT– If you are italian like myself– you’ll be blown away at how bad of a ripoff it is.
Yeah, its a nice looking place but the staff are inexperienced or just don’t know what the hell they are doing and the FOOD SUCKS! Just read the other reviews!
YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.

Friendly staff, excellent food and very fresh.

Wow. The sun dried tomato sauce, no comparison. Tuna tartar, beef raised rav… Great service. By far the best meal in Manhattan. Glad we found this place.

Good to great food and the people make this place even better. Everyone seems to genuinely enjoy what they are doing from busboy to host. Love going there.

Zio was recommended to me by my coworker Joann who raves about this place but I haven’t been able to go until Sunday. After seeing a Broadway show we had 6 o’clock reservations for 3. my wife and a very good friend. upon entering we were greeted by a wonderful hostess who took us to our seats. The aromas in the restaurant coming from the open kitchen concept was mouth watering. They have an extensive wine list, we had the Malbec it was perfect and a specialty cocktail menu as well which my wife enjoyed.
The waitress was fantastic !! very pleasant, helpful and attentive. the busboys and runners thank you for your quick attention and service as well. Everyone made the service flawless.
The food !!! outstanding, hot and delicious. also you have to leave room for desert. which we didn’t have room for but we did order 2 of course ;). so glad we did. We had a great meal and will definitely return. Thank you Zio.

Great service, amazing staff & perfect pasta dishes. Prices are more than reasonable for how satisfying they are, can be a little higher on sodium if you have to be careful, like myself, but this is Italian food so naturally you expect that’s common sense.

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.

Effortlessly elegant. I love this
Place. They make me
Feel like I was the Mayor of Fifth Ave.
I recommend the 17W. Grey goose pear ginger liqueur etc WOW!!!

Zio is among my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC. The ambiance is warm and friendly and the menu is top-​notch with a steady stream of specials that do not disappoint. Beyond that, this is a perfect spot for a causal drink; the bartenders are great and the owners are amazing hosts.

I came in to get a quick bite and a glass of wine after a long day. It is a beautiful location and has lots of dining space. I had the shrimp appetizer which was delish, def something to try… but than trying to get the waiter back to me took the stars out of its ratings.
It took a long time to even get someone to check on me and order dinner, by the time they did (Chix parm) I was frustrated and ready to go. The chicken parm was ok can get it elsewhere for a better price and I didn’t even get a pasta dish or anything to go with it.
I never was given bread or water and yes, at these prices I expect that level of service. I would go back maybe if I get a drink at the bar and sit quietly wishing of Italian places I can be eating in but won’t return to sit at a table.

We made reservations for 5 and sat in the back where it was away from the bar.
We were brought bread before dinner which was very tasty.
I ordered the pasta with meat sauce which was delicious. I would order it again, but I’ll probably order something new next time.
The only thing that turned me off was that our waiter continued to try and up sell throughout the meal. I can understand while taking the order, recommending some popular appetizers or something, but every time he came to check on us he tried to get us to order more.
Overall: I’d come back and cross my fingers for a different waiter.

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 for my friend’s birthday party — and this place was able to accommodate 15 girls and our hungry stomachs! Service was good and waiters were all very attentive. Food was pretty tasty as well.
I ordered the Bolognese (must try), veggie soup (very bland so don’t get this), and the calamari. I would definitely come back!

Stopped in for dinner with my dad this week just because we were in the area. The restaurant décor is nice, but the food leaves something to be desired.
We ordered the caprese to start, which was fine but very basic and the mozzarella was certainly not made in house. I ordered the fettuccini with shrimp as my main course and it was very fishy — shrimp was probably a tad old an I could barely eat it. My dad got the braised beef ravioli, which were actually the best of our order. Waitstaff was mediocre and not super friendly.
I can say I’ve definitely paid more for less in NYC, but I will certainly never be back to this place.

Delicious food, great service in a fun ambiance. The bar has a nice size tv (they had the Yankee game on) which can be seen from any table in the front dining room. The back dining room is large and tables are well spaced apart. The food was great, especially for the price. I had perfectly cooked lamb chops. My hubs had the short ribs ravioli and our friends had the pappardelle which they loved. A hidden gem. Great for date, girls’ night or any night. Love this place.

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.

Came to visit NYC without knowing any good restaurants until we happened to walked pass by here and decided to give it a try.
The atmosphere here is amazing! It’s beautiful and it’s fun. You can come here and enjoy their good food and their wonderful choice of good music with friends and family. I’m a big fan of pastas and Zio’s pastas are unexplainable! I ordered the short ribs ravioli. It sounded a little odd at first, but I am glad I decided to give it a try. It was definitely something different. The ravioli was stuffed with short ribs instead of cheese. Very outstanding!

Get the bone marrow with risotto pancake and gremoulade sauce to start. Have a little halibut with grape tomatoes for your main dish. Order some baby spinach and roasted potatoes. Then finish it off with panna cotta. Yum!
Food was impressive. We walked in around 7 for dinner and there was no problem with seating. Friendly staff, and the service was great. Definitely a place to go back to. Good for drinks as well!

Came here for a birthday party and they make you feel like you are home. The owner is very nice and the staff are helpful.
We had the meatballs which were very tender, the saffron arancini balls that had great flavor, crisp pizza and for dessert the tiramisu tasted like it was homemade. Very subtle in flavor and smooth. The petite profiteroles were just ok as they had a hint of citrus that I’m not a fan of.
The space is great for big parties. We were near the main front window but the dining area looked nice. The house wine was pretty good. This is a good option for cozy get togethers. Management is really nice and accommodating.