Excellent food! Great service! Only thing I would improve are the dining chairs which are very uncomfortable. read more

Appetizers and vibe were so nice -- we ordered fresh focaccia w ricotta and calamari. The entrees we ordered were okay. Chicken parm: chicken was delicious, saucy, cheesy. Pasta was very simple, not much sauce or flavor. This might be more classic, but i ended up just eating the chicken. The lamb pasta was interesting -- I could taste cinnamon or cardamom or cloves or some spices in the lamb that reminded me of Indian spices. It was different but didn't hit the craving for a classic meat sauce. Salmon was delicious but it was seriously such a skimpy serving of potatoes and veggies for the dish. Not a $27 value, in my opinion, but hey, everything is insanely expensive right now. The tiramisu was the star of the show -- so moist and fresh!! Next time i come here, i will prioritize drinks, apps and dessert. Those were really my favorite part of this meal. Maybe i just haven't found my favorite dish. read more

We came here with a couple of friends on a Sat night. TDLR: would definitely recommend this neighborhood Italian restaurant. The food tasted great, and our server Tania was terrific. I think we may have had an off-night on how they handled our reservation. If it weren't for that, I'd give them a 5! Food: I got the Pappardelle, my wife got the fettucine. Both were among the best we've tasted in Dallas, even compared to our current favorite Roman Cucina. We've been told to also order the brick oven half chicken and the duck, which we'll come back for. Drinks: well presented. The old fashioned had the spherical big cube, and was on the sweet side. My wife had the passion fruit juice, which had very strong flavor (preferred...you can always water it down if you need to). Ambience: beautiful & posh inside. Elegant casual outside. Once you're in, it's hard to remember that you're in a shopping center - everything from the entrance to the restrooms have a beautiful aesthetic. Service: We had a reservation indoors, but when we got there (on-time), we were told there was a 15-20 min wait unless we were willing to sit outside. It was a little bit before prime time, so we were a little surprised. We ended up taking the outdoor seating, and the weather got a little too chilly after sundown. On another day, this would have been perfectly fine (or maybe preferred)...but we figured the point of a reservation was to have the seat we wanted if we showed up on time. That said, Tania (our waitress) was great - humorous, attentive, open with her feedback on the dishes (it was our first time). All in all, a solid recommend for Italian food in N Dallas! read more

Our yearly tradition of celebrating either Birthdays or Anniversary is at CT. The food is simply amazing, ambience is lovely, service is average. Our favorite dish is the lasagna verde paired with a Caesar salad and our favorite item in the menu, the rosemary focaccia bread. 8/10 only due to how little our salad was, remember it to be a bit larger. Over all definitely a spot to try! read more

Ciccio Trattoria - Lasagna verde 10/10 Can't remember the other dish, however my daughter loved it. Said it tastes even better a few days later. - Italian Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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We went there for a romantic dinner! Place is cute and the service was great. We ordered calamari for appetizers with some wine to drink and it was amazing together. We ordered Ravioli and waguy steak and food was okay. Over all we enjoyed the experience. read more

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The ambiance was great and romantic (great for dates). Man... great attention to detail. What impressed me the most what they use like Diet Coke in glass bottle, really nice tableware, everything made from scratch, unique decoration that make the restaurant warm and cozy. I feel like service could've been a little better. My refill was quite slow but overall service was decent-good. Food... was great but missing a little element here and there (personal opinion). Man, I love the calamari here but it just needs a little seasoning. For the Wagyu, the steak wasn't rest long enough before it was cut (not a big deal) and I personal find potatoes to not complement the steaks well due to both item was quite greasy and oily. I think the steak would've pair better with perhaps mashed potatoes? They nailed the tiramisu (nothing to say about that). Again, food was great. those nick pick just my opinion what would take what I had tonight to a next level. Overall, really nice place for hangout, date. Great food and great people! I will be back to try others dishes. read more

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The food is so delicious. Their focaccia is divine. Lasagna verde was so good. Tagliatelle was also seriously good. Drink menu is solid. Stuff attentive. Seating a little tight. Will definitely be back. read more

Super cute decor, and $5 martinis were definitely a highlight at this attractive Italian restaurant. My girl's group came for GNO. We all agreed the place is stunning no doubt- gives all the vibes! But very uncomfortable to sit unfortunately. We ordered apps to split. And the martini special. I ordered the same martini twice but got two different tasting drinks. But I didn't complain- they were $5. No vegan options, and no vegetarian options for entrees. So for my main I ordered the Buratta appetizer. It tasted fine. All my dining companions said their plates were ok. Our server was kind, and had trouble keeping our tickets separate. So overall this is a good option when you want a gorgeous place to enjoy great ambiance. Good place! read more

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Good place but be ready to wait on Friday & Saturdays Food & service was excellent & good read more

One of the best restaurants up north. Whether you dine in or take out, the food is consistently high quality and extremely flavorful-the portions are generous. The restaurant itself is clean and welcoming, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. read more

Ciccio Trattoria - Italian Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Ambiance was very cute and inviting! Service was great. Food was mid. We ordered several dishes (brick chicken/chicken parm/lamb dish/vodka pasta dish) and appetizers (focaccia/burrata/muscles). Sadly it seemed unseasoned/lacked flavor and not what we expected for Italian outside of Piadas or Olive Garden :( Brick chicken was the best dish and what I recommend. read more

The good was delicious and the pistachio affogato was amazing. The waitress from Brazil was very sweet and helpful. read more

Ciccio Trattoria - Afogato with Pistachio ice cream - Italian Near Me - McKinney, Texas

The service was good s we'll as the foods. I had the seafood soup and shared the ciabatta bread with my daughter. It was freshly made and delicious. She had a customized pasta entree with chicken that was delicious. We shared a tiramisu for dessert. Although prices were high, everything was definitely worth it! We'll be back! read more

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The food was very good- my dish tastes way better than my husbands. The ambience was so beautiful and gave a more elevated vibe. I love their outdoor patio and their range of Italian food offerings is a good fit for large groups or even picky eaters. We started with the Buratta and it was delicious ! I could have eaten the whole plate myself. I had the Tagliatelle and it was incredible. The bone marrow was so flavorful. My only critique is they should have provided the small marrow spoon and fork to scoop it out of the bone. My husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan, it was not as good as mine, I could tell the Tagliatelle noodles had been made from scratch vs the spaghetti noodles on my husbands meal was definitely boxed so some inconsistencies there. The chicken was also slightly overcooked and rubbery. Not the best chicken parm we have ever had. Overall the experience and 80% of the food was fantastic and I will be returning when I have my pasta cravings! read more

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I have four stars for Ciccio based on the service (I took a star off), ambiance, and food. Here's why: Service: for a Sunday brunch, the service was very slow. There weren't a lot of patrons when we called (and arrived); however, it seemed like the hostess was running five different jobs. They may need more help with staff... a dedicated hostess, dedicated services, etc. Ambiance: It is such a cute place--whether you're looking for a family brunch or a girls' night, this place is pretty good. The decor was also spot-on--the flowers and overall upkeep were great. Food: we ordered the calamari app, bread for the table (although we didn't order it, they brought it out, and we thought it was complimentary... it was not), gnocchi, kids fettucini alfredo, and steak. All were realllllly good. My order was the gnocchi with short ribs, and it was delicious!!! The flavors were so good. This is def a place that I'd come back to try other menu items. read more

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Came to celebrate a birthday and had a wonderful experience. Beautiful restaurant, not too large, and they take reservations. We ordered the grilled octopus (5/5), calamari (4.5/5), wagyu skewers (2/5 salty and dry), bone marrow (4.5/5 wish we had more marrow), grilled wagyu entree (4.5/5), duck confit (crispy skin and flavorful parsnips), beet salad (4/5), arugula salad (3/5 nothing stands out, basic). Everything was so beautifully presented. Service was excellent! Free cannolis for our birthday girl. Definitely recommend! read more

Ciccio Trattoria - Calamari - Italian Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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You get what you pay for, it's a hidden gem. You can't go wrong with any dish everything is phenomenal.

We walked in around 8pm and were seated immediately. We loved the cute elevated decor. Our waiter was very helpful and attentive. He made wine and entree suggestions. We ordered bread for the table and then shared two entrees. The portions were a good sized. We enjoyed the vodka sauce chicken dish and the shrimp scampi. We will definitely be back. The only downside was a personal wine preference- they were dry reds vs a smooth or even slightly sweet options. Next time I'll just have a cocktail. The patio looked super cute too! read more

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Food is delicious and the service has always been great! We go there at least twice a month for dinner.

The inside of the restaurant was nicely decorated but my party decided to sit outside for one of the last nights of the year. I had fettuccine with béchamel sauce and bone marrow. I was so excited to see bone marrow on the plate as I love the umami flavor. However, this bone marrow was severely overcooked and the marrow was shrinking away from the bone. This made it tough and not flavorful at all. Service was ok but nothing special. There are much better Italian restaurants within a few miles. I would not want to come back here. read more

Amazing Italian food! Short rib entree and fried polenta are killer!!!! Also try the Italian old fashion.

The food is amazing. From the appetizers, bread and main dishes plus the deserts there is something for everyone. The friendly servers are knowledgeable about the food. When you step inside you feel comfortable. read more

Great spot for date night! Beautiful inside, attentive service and top-notch food. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

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Heard great things about this place and decided to have our date night here. The place is superrrrr cute really nice patio as well. We got the calamari, focaccia bread and a Caesar to start. Calamari was perfectlyyyy cooked and seasoned great boyfriend loved the bread. Next we shared the chicken parmigiana and the lobster ravioli both good as well. I'm a huge chicken parm girl and i loved it best I've had in a while. And then we finished off with the chocolate cake and ricotta cheesecake. We devoured the chocolate cake lol overall the ambiance the food and our server was a 10/10 i wish i could remember her name but she was super sweet and took great pictures of us on this special day and we really really appreciated it! we will definitely be back to sit out on the patio as the weather gets nicer :) read more

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I was on the fence about this review but the Death Stare from the guy dressed in all black ( Darth Vadar) in the kitchen prep area helped me decide this review. As we left, I smiled as I put on coat and he glared at me with such disdain. He also did not take our used appetizer plates and plopped down my caesar salad in the middle of the table with attitude. What???? I chose this restaurant due to the mostly positive reviews.I was celebrating my birthday with family. We traveled 30 min away to give it a try. The hostess was not friendly asking if iwe had reservations and I told her when I called that I was told I didn't need them. She has a dry approach. But the guy beside her was nice and sat us at a booth. Eddie was our server and we had to tell him, we had never been there before, so we needed a minute to look over the menu Positives: Nice small restaurant with a romantic ambiance , very clean bathrooms, delicious fried calimari and cocktail with elderflower was delicious. Half chicken was good and we were given a nice size serving of tiramisu! Water tasted good, some staff were helpful, delicious caesar salad and Eddie brought me 2 free cannolis for my birthday! Thank you! Negatives: some unfriendly staff, some inattentive staff who fraternized more amongst themselves at bar and hostess station instead of helping customers, our waiter was on his cellphone at the bar, he never offered us grated cheese for pasta dish but we were relieved since he had been on his cellphone phone!, bread was not served warm, gnocchi was not a favorite. We had to ask for water refills, and our table was dirty when we were sat. For us, if we are treated kindly and food is decent, we easily leave 5 stars but we will never return since they do not value customer service and allow wait staff to be on their phones. Gross! We won't miss you Darth Vadar! read more

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I've been here 3x. The interiors are very nice and the food is pretty good but very expensive. Nice drinks but also very expensive. I've been to their sister restaurant which I think is much better in terms of food quality and taste. Even though it's close to my house, I wouldn't go back. Update: I had dinner here on 8/16. The shrimp linguine was pretty good. Very disappointed in the overall service. The server was hard to find when needed, but also pretty busy. Either way, it was below what would be expected for the price point. On top of that, the Negroni cocktail glass has a small crack in it. Please try to do better next time. read more

Ciccio Trattoria - Anniversary desert. Pistachio and chocolate chip cannoli - Italian Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Decided to try this on a whim. Heard so many great things about this place. The restaurant was jumping when we arrived. We were seated right away, which is nice because lately some places make you wait, despite having reservations. The decor is open and welcoming. Definitely a lot to take in and view. My SO judges Italian restaurants by their lasagne. Since I've been making my family's recipe for him for years, it what he compares others against. So, he ordered their Lasagne Verde, and he said it was almost as good as mine, as he proceeded to eat every single bite on his plate. That's high praise from him. Definitely means this is on the return list. I ordered a basic pasta pomodoro, as I just couldn't make a decision on what to get. It was very nice, delicate and delicious. So often tomato-based sauces can be very acidic but this tasted very fresh. Pasta was cooked to perfect al dente. One thing that I thought was okay was the focaccia. It didn't seem anything special. Not sure if it was an off night for that, but it really lacked flavor, even when adding olive oil or butter. read more

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Pleasantly surprised to find that Ciccio's Trattoria near my home in Stonebridge Ranch McKinney, was not your typical strip center restaurant. What I found was a very well thought out Italian Trattoria that felt authentic and had the chef prepared food to back it up. I will recommend this place and can't wait to go back! read more

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We met another couple here for a double date night. They had been here before, but we had not. I was pleasantly surprised at how adorable the restaurant is inside being that it's in a strip mall. I was not expecting the crystal chandeliers and the cute table tucked away to the side of the bar. Everything here makes for a very cozy date night!! Our server tonight was Brendan and he was absolutely great! It makes such a difference when you have a good server! Our food was so good I forgot to take photos!! My Rucola salad and shared Polpette Appetizer were delicious! One of our tables favorites was the Polenta appetizer, which is filling enough to be a dinner. I am personally not a fan of anything close to blue cheese so I ordered the Rigatoni at my servers direction and it did not disappoint! Needless to say, we are very excited to be returning to this restaurant. If you're looking for a great neighborhood restaurant....this is your spot! read more

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I really enjoyed this Italian restaurant! It was my first time trying lasagna verde and definitely will not be my last. The buratta was delicious and paired well with the focaccia bread. My boyfriend ordered the ravioli but I was not a fan as the sauce was really sweet- but that's just a personal preference! The ambiance was nice and romantic, and our server was very attentive- even offering to replace my wine as the one she originally recommended just wasn't for me. I loved the red moscato that we settled on. I'm due for another visit here soon! read more

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Went here for date night. Food was all very good we tried several appetizers and a pasta and the half chicken. Drinks were really elegant and well put together. Atmosphere was super cute but restaurant itself is quite small I felt very squeezed in there since it was a busy night. Service was also good. Definitely not a place I will go all the time because of the pricing but a nice special occasion place. read more

The food and ambience is just marvelous! We've done here numerous times. Service? Needs some improving. They hire way too many high schoolers who are clueless in regard to customer service, especially as greeters. My parents & husband arrived for an early dinner at 3:45. They do not open until 4:00. Perfectly fine. The "young person" said, "We aren't even open, you'll have to come back when we do." Could've offered the patio until they open, could've said have a seat until we open, nope. We put my elderly parents back in the car, a very slow task and went to Gloria's where we were treated beautifully! We wont return. read more

I have been wanting to try this place and my sister and brother in law were in the area. We arrived 30 minutes before close because... nurse-hours life, so we were worried service would be bad. It was Wednesday and there was still a lot of people there. Live music was playing, the hostess was super nice and welcomed us in. We got Matias and his service was excellent, we quickly ordered but we never felt rushed. I ordered the short rib and gnocchi it was delicious. People still arrived after us, no one seemed annoyed. I think it's great that this restaurant honors their posted operating hours and provides good customer service for the entire time. We will be back. read more

I came here right after I got married. When I walked in, I wasn't greeted & the atmosphere with the workers felt off. The food was good, but the energy, & the workers weren't the most friendly to me & my family. We all felt hesitant & quiet... for that reason I won't return. I was sad because it was my wedding dinner. read more

This review is mostly for all the parents of littles. This place has an unwarranted uptight attitude for a sub par restaurant in the suburbs... they were just unaccommodating. Food was mostly decent, but nothing to justify the uptight attitude... we won't be back. Let me start by saying that my children (5 & 3) are EXTREMELY picky eaters so finding a place where the whole family can enjoy dinner is pretty much impossible. We don't often have nights to ourselves without the kids but we still want to enjoy nice dinners, so most of the time, we'll just grab the kids something from McDonald's and ask to sit outside or away from the rest of the guests as to not make a scene or ruin the restaurant's vibe. Even with our own food for the kids, we'll ALWAYS ALWAYS order kids meals from the menu anyway bc we don't want the restaurant to feel like they are missing out on revenue just bc we brought in food that we know our kids will definitely eat. Usually most restaurants (even super nice ones where we leave paying nearly $500 for our meal) are super accommodating, but not Ciccio Trattoria. Right after we were seated outside on the patio, our server informed us that outside food is not allowed and told us we had to get rid of it. I tried explaining how picky my kids were but they weren't having it. I put the fast food bags in our diaper bag and just left out a chicken strip and a couple tater tots on a bread plate for our kids to munch on and continued ordering our appetizer. I figured as long as we weren't displaying the outside food, it would be fine. The server came back out with the appetizer and again told us that we needed to dispose of all of it or take it to the car. How embarrassing. At that point my husband was ready to just leave, but they had already brought out the appetizer so he decided to just take the kids to the car to eat their fast food while I ordered our meals (we ordered 2 kids entrees and 2 adult entrees), leaving me alone at the table for half the time we were there. When the food came out, I texted him to come back in...and as anticipated, my kids just weren't into the food we ordered for them. They actually spit out the chicken strips and refused to eat it. I tried it and it was dry and bland...almost inedible. So I'm actually really glad we had brought them food, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to eat at all. In terms of the other food, I did enjoy the carpaccio appetizer, but the carpaccio from Numero 28 in Allen is WAAYYY better. My hubs had the short rib gnocchi and he thought it was pretty good, but we both much prefer the gnocchi at Davios in the Colony and it's not even that far. I had the lasagna and it was ok. The lasagna from numero 28 Allen Ristorante is a million times better..and again, not far from here. So I see no reason to return when there are other nearby places with better versions of all these dishes that won't embarrass us for trying to find ways to enjoy nice meals as parents with picky toddlers. I read the other bad reviews and it sounds like our experience is pretty in line with the general vibe of their service. They act like they are a Michelin star restaurant but they need to realize they are just a neighborhood Italian restaurant in a shopping center in the burbs, whose food is not worth acting that uptight about. Like, chill please. There are nicer, more upscale and more delicious restaurants that are way more accommodating and that's where we'll take our business. read more

Ciccio Trattoria - Dry and tasteless chicken strip that my kid spit out. - Italian Near Me - McKinney, Texas

A few of my friends dined here on a Sunday evening. We had made reservations and were seated upon arrival. There's a dimmed light ambiance inside the restaurant. There's also a small bar area in addition to the main dining area. Our server was very friendly. He made suggestions as we asked his opinion as it was our first time there. We had the foccacia bread and calamari to start... both good. I got the rigatoni with chicken, and others had shrimp fettuccine, lasagna, and chicken meal. I enjoyed mine... my friend wasn't too enthused with her spinach lasagna, but I believe everyone else was good with their choices. Since one of my friends & I were also celebrating our birthday, we got canolli's! read more

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Brunch was amazing. We had the Franchese and short Rib with Egg. We had the peach Bellini and Hugo spritz read more

Ciccio Trattoria - Franchese - Italian Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Sneaky good - authentic Italian concepts - no American alfredo sauce here! they could charge more for their food quality - rich flavors - we are calamari snobs and it doesn't disappoint - the braised short rib with gnocchi was delicious and filling enough to share - great place for a date - anxious to go back and try brunch ! read more

Went there with family for a Saturday night dinner . Got lucky and was seated right away without reservations. The service was quick and our server was very attentive. We enjoyed all the food we ordered . The gnocchi was very savory , the sauce that came with it was so good. I also had a tagliatelle which did not disappoint. My son had spaghetti bolognese which he stated as creamy and meaty. For dessert we decided to get the Panna cotta , the lemon nicely complements the creamy dessert. This is our second time still a 5 experience. read more

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We had dinner here several years ago and unfortunately had a bad experience. So we never returned. Well, we tried it again last Sunday and it was polar opposite of the first dinner. The food was very good and the service was as well. I'm glad we gave them another chance. Apparently the first visit was just a bad night. We'll be back, for sure. read more