I first came to Cipriani Downtown in 2008, back when they were still hosting parties upstairs beyond the iconic metal staircase, and it quickly became one of those quintessential New York places that seemed to define an era. I returned in 2019 for dinner with a close friend and mentor who lived just around the corner, only a short time before he passed away, and the evening has taken on even greater meaning with time. Having lived a block away for nearly a decade, I always admired and respected Cipriani as a legendary brand in an iconic location, and the meal reminded me why it remains the gold standard for Italian hospitality. read more

Beautiful architecturally significant former bank building beautifully lit interiors. The food is amazing. I was here for a Dartmouth College Alumni event tonight featuring speakers on AI neurosciences. The presentation facilities are first class. This hall holds a lot of people read more

Cipriani Downtown - Entry Way of Cipriani Downtown - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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It's very popüler very trendy place. It made me dizzy! . Crowded and too noise, but The ambience feel you are in NEW York! Everybody looks, happy, busy, dressed up. Visiting the place is necessary if you are in New York. Service was fast and nice... Foods was good... read more

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Cipriani Downtown is in the heart of SoHo and is the more casual version of famed Harry Cipriani in the Upper East Side. They offer all of Harry's bar classic and Italian specialties. If you've been to Harry Cipriani you'll recognize similar beautiful designs and showcased art pieces. The interior is smaller, warm, but just as inviting and fun. We stopped in for an early lunch. I didn't capture any cocktail shots , but my Bloody Mary was delicious. I did taste my buddies Negroni and it was excellent as usual. It was chilly out so my pasta fagioli (pasta with beans) hit the spot. It's one of my childhood favorites so anytime I see it on the menu I have to get it. What always stands out to me is the truly professional wait staff. They are true professionals dressed in their white tuxedo jackets. Everything is quality and I couldn't appreciate it more. Don't worry about any pretentiousness because they're as friendly as they are professional. You can't go wrong with any of the Cipriani locations so next time you're in NYC check them out. Salute @thejohnnycocktail #cocktails #cocktailphotography #newyork read more

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I always passed this restaurant and would always see a HUGE crowd outside, dining. Yesterday I popped in, but just for cocktails. The inside of the restaurant was a bit underwhelming. We sat at the bar which was really small. The bar stools seemed to weigh a million pounds so brace yourself before you scooch it over a bit. Service was great! 2 gentleman helped with the preparation and serving of the cocktails and the other with checking out. The drinks were made swiftly and with love! The dirty martini was definitely on the strong side with alcohol. I was a bit surprised to see the size of the glass it was served in though. For the espresso martini, this glass had to have been the BEST espresso martini I have consumed. It honestly felt like I was drinking a glass of chilled espresso (the martini part definitely still snuck up on me though). At first, it's served to you with a latte-like color but eventually, the espresso settles down and the foam rises and sits like a pillow at the top. I found these cocktails to be extremely overpriced ($27 ea) but hey, we pay for experience and to see what all the hype is about, right? Listen, if you're an espresso martini connoisseur, then you might have to just pull the trigger and go! read more

Cipriani Downtown - The most AMAZING espresso martini I've had. Just look at that thing. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I came to Cipriani already knowing the prices are sky high and I came out tipsy (In a good way) and not remembering much about food but mostly enjoyed my time. Basically the experience is what you get here. I think lots of people are dressed very nice and there's multiple generations of people from young to old. I think the service here is very nice although they don't really serve water much hence probably why I am tipsy- so one of my friends kept having to ask them for water. The drinks are teeny tiny but cost a fortune but I do like how they taste. They are so small but they pack a punch. As for food this place is quite wild. The tuna tartare for $38 we ordered looked like a piece of meat but it looks fresh but I think you're supposed to put it on the white bread with no crust which is fine. I think the tuna was fresh but there's no flavor but I would pay for a block of good quality tuna for $30 in a grocery store as well. Quite confused but albeit everything was fine. The tomato salad was just tomatoes. The pasta we got, on the other hand was better but I don't actually remember it even though it was just last night that I went. It was the spaghetti with lobster and prawn at a whopping $48 I feel like it doesn't have much of flavor. The best thing though is the chicken spezzatino al curry which costed around $47. I think we shared these with three people so I just had a bite but I remember this being very good. We ended off with the famous vanilla meringue cake which was very airy and fluffy and I would eat my own even though it was quite large it melts in your mouth. It was gone in a second. Overall I think I really just enjoyed eating here with friends and the vibes were very nice. Very old school but classy. I think most of the stuff here is from Harry's Bar in Venice and coming from Venice I would say definitely the food out there is probably way better but I can whole heartedly say come here for some drinks and some cake! The prices are definitely sky high for some mid food but I decided to leave that off my review. read more

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I had an amazing business lunch at Cipriani over the weekend. The location was a lot less touristy than the one near Central Park. Although the restaurant was smaller, it felt cozier with a European feel. We had the burata and avocado fennel salad (amazing). I had the dry aged steak and it was one of the best I've had. For dessert we shared the famous vanilla merengue cake and the fruit tart. So good! read more

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I would come here just for the cake! Food and gnocchi is really good but nothing beats this cake for me. Lots of trendy people and servers attentive. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Cake - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I was really disappointed with Cipriani after so many people recommended it to me. The food was extremely bland and tasteless, and we had to ask for extra sauce plus load everything with salt and pepper just to make it edible. The wait staff was polite, but service was sometimes slow and overall nothing memorable. The space itself is cozy enough, but we were seated right by the door so it kept getting cold. For the price and reputation, the experience just wasn't worth it. I did like the Christmas chandelier though! read more

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I love this place. They always take care of me. It is cute - flashy yet iykyk vibe. Food is great - would recommend lamb chops and any seafood spaghetti that they have that day .. followed by an oat milk cappuccino and vanilla cake.. every trip lol read more

Eloquent and decadent Italian food served at its best. The food is to die for with each dish better than the next. The burrata melted in your mouth while the scallops were massive and prepared perfectly while the branzino and broccoli-rabe hit the spot. The broccoli-rabe was like the best I ever had. With overflow crowd the experience can feel a bit rushed and crammed but overall you cannot get a better Italian dish. read more

We stopped in after we shopped till we dropped for some nourishment. We were lucky n got a seat by the bar. This place always busy and can be bit snobbish. But I love it. Live the decor the giant chandelier. Our bartender Jorge was amazing, friendly n attentive. We had 2 glasses of Prosecco n cucumber salad is great n refreshing. The bread n bread uses served warm is a nice touch. read more

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One of the best Ciprianis ever! So so yummy and flavorful. True Italian experience. everyone is so attentive and friendly. This place should be on everyone's list! read more

Cipriani Downtown - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing experience, amazing food, highly recommend. The salmon was simple yet perfect, same with the asparagus and the rigatoni off the menu was delicious - more al dente than I typically like pasta but with this one it not only worked - it was perfection. And too - we may have dined alongside a Bravo- lebrity. read more

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Came here for dessert so can't speak to the quality of the other food but it was way overpriced! My friend and I got two desserts and it somehow came out to be like $75, (25 for each cake and then 12 for water then tax and tip). Price aside, the vanilla meringue was extremely delicious. I would highly recommend it. Super fluffy and light and the perfect amount of sweetness. The other one was a cheesecake and we could've passed on it, felt pretty dry. I would go back for the vanilla meringue cake alone but nothing else. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Super cute spot to dine for lunch outside on a sunny day or inside for a moody dinner vibe. The food lives up to their reputation. The pastas were incredible. The bolognese was soooo good and the tortellini sauce was divine. The sea bass was good too. The desserts, the main standout was the rich dark chocolate cake. The lemon meringue was really delightful too but the vanilla cake is a skip. Service was great. Not too many people at lunch time on a weekday so was nice and calm. read more

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Celebrated a anniversary here and it was absolutely amazing. From the attentive staff, beautiful ambiance, and incredible food we definitely enjoyed every moment. Started off with a glass of red wine , followed by a cucumber, avocado , string bean & corn salad which was so fresh and light . Perfect start to the pasta we were about to order. For my main dish I had the rigatoni and the cipriani spaghetti with sea bass. Let me just say both dishes were incredible, one of the best pastas i've had in new york. The tomato sauce was freshly made and the pasta was perfectly cooked and the flavors just melted together. Wow , just wow! Although we wanted dessert we were so full from our main course we ended it on a happy note and satisfied palettes. Can't wait to come back again with friends and enjoy the same experience! Thank you for making our nite special. read more

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Was able to get reservations on a Saturday night with no issue. The wait staff was polite and extremely knowledgeable about their menu and its ingredients. For starters, we ordered the calamari and caprese salad. Both dishes were absolutely fantastic. For dinner, i ordered the filet mignon which was prepared perfectly at medium rare. Fantastic restaurant and will definitely be returning. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Filet mignon - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wait, why does Cipriani Soho have bad ratings? I nearly didn't go here looking at the reviews. I would have missed one of the better meals of my life! But maybe it was the super low expectations that did it for me but either way, a merry time was had. It is incredibly sceney, you will see a bevy of 20 year olds with Chanel purses walk in and out the entire time. They all know the host and this was on a Thursday night. Their taglioni and ravioli are delicious, as is their Branzino and Chilean sea bass. The tuna tartare appetizer was simple and yet made its mark on us. The cucumber salad is as good as any cucumber salad in a deli buffet line, so I would give it a miss if I were you. Their martini's are delicious and come in little shot glasses which is adorable. Cipriani downtown gets a 5 star from me! read more

Worth the high price. Food, service, and ambience incredible. Been here multiple times and never disappoints. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Off menu pink pasta and wild argentine prawn - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

There's a handful of chain restaurants that I will visit, no matter what city am in, When in NYC Cipriani Downtown falls on that list. I love going there for lunch, you don't need reservations and it's not super crowded like dinner time. The hostess, waiters and servers are always so friendly and has a vast knowledge of what is on their menu. Cipriani restaurant and in different states has their own unique decor that describes the city you're in. If you're in Miami, you get glass windows with a view of the bay and palm trees, when you're in NYC you get picture walls, wooden panels and little tchotchkes that screams NY and I love it because it's home. My go to food is the classic chicken salad, which has chunks of chicken in mayo, egg and tomato (it's so good). Grilled octopus, Rucola and cherry tomato salad, Risotto alla primavera, there are some dishes that is meant for 2 so jus st ask questions before ordering and not wasting food. One thing am gonna get when am there is a dessert, their freshly whipped vanilla ice cream, it comes with chocolate, nuts and cookies on the side, their popular meringue cake and the Vanilla Mille-Feuille. My experience has always been a 10/10. read more

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Hi end solid restaurant ! Highly recommend to make reservations early in advance. Service was fast and professional ! Food was absolutely delicious !!! A bit pricey but worth every bite ! 10 out of 10 read more

Great food ,but overpriced. Atmosphere is very casual . The restaurant needs a facelift for sure . read more

Cipriani Downtown - Overhyped dessert Slice Vanilla Meringue Cake - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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What a find!!! (Caveat... I may be a bit biased, because we LOVE Harry's in Venice and the Cipriani in Las Vegas.) Cipriani Downtown was excellent! The drinks were delicious. The food was superb. Most of all... The service was top-notch! The servers, bartenders and bussers were genuinely friendly and delightful! Even the door guy and the coach check staff! Naively, we thought that Cipriani Downtown would be the second-tier stepchild to the venerable "Harry Cipriani "in Midtown. Quite the opposite! I prefer Cipriani Downtown for the genuine, intimate hospitality. Have a martini or two. The endive salad is surprisingly good. The carpaccio is killer! you can't go wrong! If you have a minute... Start with a drink at the bar with Jorge! He is lovely. read more

Great experience. The restaurant was very busy but we still had excellent service as well as food. We all started off with an appetizer, then had pasta entrees and shared every dessert offered. I had an espresso with dessert. Great meal. Thank you. My partner loved the spaghetti with fish. read more

Been going to Cipriani for years, and still positive satisfied with how they maintain quality thoughout their locations. Food is consistent and high grade in my opinion. Had ossobuco, veal, risotto giallo, and crepes suzette. Service is trained per their standard. And ambiance is very sceny. read more

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I've been here a handful of times over the years. The food is fine--maybe a bit overpriced--but the service is always solid. The way the staff treats you is truly top-notch. In the city, it often feels like it's all about connections and who you know, and I'm sure certain guests get preferential seating or tables outside. But despite that, you can walk in at any time and still be treated with genuine hospitality--a rare thing these days. The vanilla meringue cake is, and always will be, my favorite. Stop in for a slice of cake and a drink--you'll remember it. read more

Went to Socialista upstairs and it was beautiful. The service was also impeccable. Fun vibes with people dressed up. The only thing is drinks are pricey here! Even a gin + t was $30 - ouch! But that being said I will be back lol read more

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The location and environment looks luxury and fancy. Always busy and food was alright. I had a different flavored shape and style pasta and it tasted how it supposed to be but I wasn't in love. I did eat all and enjoyed what it gave. The texture of the crisp was nice n plain, not too crunchy, thin and light. The olive oil is basic n was ok when I add salt n pepper to it when dipping the bread. Some places olive oil with bread is season well inside the olive oil bottled. Expensive place obviously and wouldn't come here for it is not the way I like certain dishes and don't think prices justify for what I eat. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Tagliardi veal ragu at bottom Spaghetti Branzino cherry tomatoes -middle and doge salad. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This pasta was so good (baked white tagliolini with praga ham) I actually fell in love with this place. So creamy and delicious. I usually don't even eat ham all that much but this was actually so good. And the wagyu was so soft and delicious. The cake was also heavenly and the espresso martini was one of the best I ever had. The service was also very good. I definitely want to come back. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Baked white tagliolini with Praga ham Grilled Australian Wagyu Rib-eye Steak"Tagliata" - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped in for some cocktails and apps after a long days work. We wanted to decompress after our meetings and get ready for a wild night. We had some cocktails at the bar and then sat down for some apps to set our tummy's off right!! The only strange thing is that the martini came in a shot glass. Not what we were expecting from a place like this but ok. The food was really good though. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Cocktails and apps - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Found this spot to be overrated :/ though service was excellent, it is nothing more than a hub for high status individuals

so romantic! I was taken here after telling a friend I was craving pistachio gelato and it was delicious. Everything was great and I can't wait to return again read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was equally amazing--attentive, friendly, and made us feel like VIPs throughout the meal. The elegant atmosphere only added to the experience. read more

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The ambiance at Cipriani in SoHo is great if you're sitting outside on a nice day. There's an awning outside as well so if it rains, which it did when we were there, it will fully cover you and your table. The tables inside and outside are very close together so just know it will feel cramped where ever you sit. The service was fast and attentive and you get the quintessential fake Italian waiters, when really they're Latino, but for some reason they all fake the accent and use Italian words for the basic conversation. It creates a vibe I guess. The food is moderate but not disappointing. They serve a basket of bread and breadsticks when you get seated which is great. The tuna tartar was yummy and I think that dish and the beef tartar are there most popular because everyone around us was getting it too. The buratta and tomato dish was ok and hit the spot if you're craving that type of thing in the moment. It was a nice warm day so it was a refreshing starter. The risotto "Milano" style was very plain. It was a basic cooked down rice with a creamy saffron taste. Nothing else in it but rice. For dessert the crème cake was good and fluffy but sat heavy after eating it. Their portions are decent sized and the meal we got was more than enough for two people. Overall, this place is a vibe and great people watching. It's also not a cheap place. But I would go here again. read more

Coolest crowd you can ever imagine, really delicious food, great service, beautiful restaurant. I mean its Cipriani's. Can never go wrong with that establishment. read more

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I imagined that this would be the type of place I would sit at the bar at after spending $400 on a belt and needing to call my friend to urgently complain about some aspect of our upcoming bachelor party in the French Alps. So, after purchasing a $400 belt, I sat at the bar at Cipriani Downtown to call my friend to resolve our dispute involving the French Alps. The prices are completely made up, the bar seating is very uncomfortable, but the food is good and I found the restaurant to be true to form. read more

Favotite Cipriani in new York city. Food is always fresh and good. Sirvice is great, only problem not always possible to get a table. read more

Cipriani Downtown - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I had an amazing experience here today. The true definition of five-stars. Thank you to the entire Cipriani SoHo staff. With gratitude, Scott read more

Cipriani Downtown - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My first-time Cipriani experience was great. I was very late and they were not happy about it, but thats how I live my life. The service was impeccable throughout the whole experience. The shrimp app was my favorite! We had the wagyu for dinner (which was 40% fat and couldn't be eaten) and the risotto which was amazing. For dessert, I tried their famous vanilla meringue cake and it lived up to the hype. With 4 Bellinis, the bill came out to $285 for two people. I expected this, although I wouldn't say it's entirely worth it. I think a once a year visit is enough here. read more

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