how it all started.
Opening in October 2021, Ci Siamo marked USHG’s first NYC debut since 2018 . Executive Chef Hillary Sterling brings her Italian training and experience from Vic’s and A Voce to a menu centered on seasonal ingredients and the transformative power of fire . The design by Matt Goodrich uses materials tempered by fire—terra cotta, glass, ceramics—creating a warm, communal ambiance that feels like homecoming, with an open kitchen and wood-burning hearth .
What should you Try?
Ci Siamo shines with its thoughtful dishes and bar program:
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Caramelized Onions Torta: A standout appetizer, described as a rich onion tart made in a wood-fired oven .
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Housemade pastas: Highlights include rigatoni alla gricia with New York guanciale, tagliolini in buffalo butter & tomato, and potato topini with mint, anchovy & almonds .
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Live-fire entrées: Whole trout, bistecca Fiorentina, braised lamb, and seasonal vegetables benefit from open-wood cooking—infused with smoke and char .
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Focaccia & Pizza Bianca: Cast-iron focaccia with tomato conserva and a bar-only pizza bianca with anchovy & aioli .
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Desserts by Claudia Fleming: Lemon torta, sugar-dusted bombolini, chocolate budino, and gelati (like goat’s-milk lemon) from the celebrated pastry chef of Gramercy Tavern .
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Aperitivo & wine: The bar serves Negroni, spritz, martini, alongside Italian-dominant wine list curated to offer approachable and premium selections
Location and Contact Information
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Address: 440 W 33rd St, Suite 100, New York, NY 10001 (Manhattan West Plaza)
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Phone: (212) 219-6559
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Hours:
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Lunch: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–3 PM; Sat–Sun until 2:30 PM
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Aperitivo: Mon–Fri 3–4:30 PM
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Dinner: Daily 4:30–10 PM
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Private Events: Multiple spaces with floor-to-ceiling views, bar, and terrace—ideal for gatherings
