Ciro Food And Drink

4.8

374 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

Ciro Food & Drink, located on the picturesque Wilmington Riverfront, is a culinary gem for food lovers. Led by Chef Michael DiBianca, a James Beard Award semifinalist, the restaurant showcases innovative New American cuisine. With an intimate 30-seat dining room illuminated by candlelight, guests can enjoy the inviting aromas and watch the open kitchen where each dish is crafted with care. The tasting menu features Chef DiBianca's finest creations, including melt-in-your-mouth duck confit and delicate crab cakes, highlighting his expertise in flavor and texture. Ciro also boasts an extensive wine list, offering a variety of vintages from around the globe. The knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the perfect wine pairing, whether you prefer a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a robust Cabernet Sauvignon. The ambiance at Ciro Food & Drink is both sophisticated and welcoming, making it the perfect destination for an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Thu, Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(302) 543-6071
Website
http://cirofoodanddrink.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

The best way to experience ciro is the chef's tasting menu. We use ingredients sourced from small farms around the country to prepare the tasting menu. All ingredients are hand selected weekly. You'll never know what to expect and this menu is geared towards adventurous eaters. Minimal restrictions will be accommodated. The entire table needs to participate

Four CourseUS$44.00
Five CourseUS$54.00
Six CourseUS$64.00
Chef's Menu 8 CoursesUS$94.00

Small Plates

Roasted Heirloom BeetsUS$17.00
baby greens-pistachio vinaigrette- feta - toy box tomato
Forest Mushroom FlatbreadUS$17.00
goat cheese - truffle greens
AsparagusUS$18.00
blood orange - pine nuts - basil - balsamic
Roasted CauliflowerUS$19.00
cacio de pepe - gnocchi - Parmesan
Roasted Heirloom CarrotsUS$19.00
pear butter - basil - almonds
Roasted EggplantUS$14.00
heirloom tomato-basil- whipped ricotta-breadcrumbs

Large Plates

Bone MarrowUS$17.00
onion while mushroom - herbs - toast
Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$25.00
arugula endive mint Parmesan Meyer Lemon salad - Port syrup
Four Bone Rack of lambUS$29.00
mint - Chile - chickpea - roasted garlic
Seared Petite FiletUS$24.00
fingerling - creamed spinach - green peppercorn demi
House BurgerUS$18.00
Bacon-cheddar-caramelized onion-truffle potatoes

Desserts Change This is a Sample

TiramisuUS$10.00
classic
Chocolate TartUS$8.00
Italian cherries
Blueberry TrifleUS$8.00
a selection of chees from around the world with cured meats-house made jams-pickles-mustard-breads
Strawberry ShortcakeUS$8.00
cornbread-strawberries-whipped cream-fried mint

What 374 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
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Delaware
Healthy
Delaware
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ciro Food and Drink in Wilmington delights with "high-end food and plenty of tasty wine." Diners praise its "creative and delicious" tasting menus. Standout dishes include "scallops & pork belly" and "lobster with truffles." The restaurant's service is "top rate" and the ambiance is "pleasantly quiet."

374 Reviews

J
Jane
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the surf & turf dinner and it did not disappoint…dishes that included scallops & pork belly, ahi tuna & ox tail, lobster with truffles, filet mignon. All were well prepared and so delicious. The chocolate dessert ended our meal on an excellent high note. This was our first visit and we will be back!
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RYAN
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fun coming here! It’s upscale and peasant. Would highly recommend if you enjoy high end food and plenty of tasty wine. I will be back
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Alexandra
Philadelphia
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend. Best quality ingredients and beautifully prepared. Great service. Wonderful experience, definitely will be a regular.
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Suzanne
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the tasting menu and it was delicious! The food, service and vibe is great. Love this place!
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BRUCE
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I went there for an early dinner on New Year's Eve and ordered the New Year's Eve tasting menu (1 each of the vegan and non-vegan). All courses were very good. Our server was terrific; friendly without being intrusive or annoying. It is a small place so the chairs are not the most comfortable, the tables are small and the setting is pretty utilitarian but that is fine with us. The bathroom was also abnormally dark. Maybe they were having an issue with their light fixtures. The benefit of the small size was that it was pleasantly quiet so we could converse with each other and the waiter without yelling or straining to hear. I recommend it. I thought the cost/benefit ratio was very favorable. I will go back.
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Donna J
VIP
Philadelphia
160 reviews
5.0
160 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting menu was top notch. Loved every course it was truly a great experience. The crab cake and the duck were amazing as was the soup and the dessert duo. We will be back soon.
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Vicky
VIP
Philadelphia
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wasn't disappointed on our second visit! Five course selection was creative and delicious?
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Patricia
VIP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This restaurant is OK but somehow misses the beat. We had the 10 course meal and the menu is interesting, However, the ambience is un-remarkable, and there was no menu offered for the 10 course meal other than sharing the owner (host & waiter), sharing what was on his phone. We felt everything was pre-made and then served and not freshly prepared. It was not bad, but probably won't be back.
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Michael
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my girlfriend to dinner at Ciro to celebrate her birthday. We ordered the chef's table, as well as the paired wines. It was OUTSTANDING! The food was delicious, incredibly creative. Initially I though the portions were small, but by the 6th course, we were very satisfied. The wine selections that accompanied each course were perfect. We tried wines that we hadn't tasted before, and were pleasantly surprised. The staff offered a change to the wine selection based on comments of previous diners. Service was top rate! We will definitely visit Ciro again!
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jennu
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome feed and drink. Extremely attentive and personable service. I'd definitely go again
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Ciro Food And Drink is rated 4.8 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

321A Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801-5164

Additional information

Cross Street
Harland Blvd.
Area
Wilmington
Hours of Operation
Thu, Sat 16:00–22:00
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
Executive Chef
Michael DiBianca
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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!

Ciro Food And Drink

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

Chef's Tasting Menu

Four CourseUS$44.00

Five CourseUS$54.00

Six CourseUS$64.00

Chef's Menu 8 CoursesUS$94.00

Small Plates

Roasted Heirloom BeetsUS$17.00

Forest Mushroom FlatbreadUS$17.00

AsparagusUS$18.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$19.00

Roasted Heirloom CarrotsUS$19.00

Roasted EggplantUS$14.00

Large Plates

Bone MarrowUS$17.00

Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$25.00

Four Bone Rack of lambUS$29.00

Seared Petite FiletUS$24.00

House BurgerUS$18.00

Desserts Change This is a Sample

TiramisuUS$10.00

Chocolate TartUS$8.00

Blueberry TrifleUS$8.00

Strawberry ShortcakeUS$8.00

What 374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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