We had a company lunch to celebrate a birthday. Selected this restaurant based on reviews alone since didn't know anyone who had been here. We were a party of 8. Initially we were a bit taken back because the waitress told us she couldn't take an order for appetizers first, that we had to order the entire order at once. She eventually did take our appetizers order separately. Things definitely went up from here, not only the service but the meal. Everything we ordered from appetizers to desserts were amazing. Not a single complaint from anyone. Their bruschetta appetizers, excellent. And their salmon entree was delicious. Definitely recommend this restaurant for their delicious food and the great service. read more

Ciro's Ristorante Italiano - Limoncello mascarpone - Italian Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

I absolutely love coming to Ciro's for their chicken parm! The chicken is always so tender and the sauce is fresh and flavorful. On this lunch trip, however, we sat at the bar and I opted to grab a burger on my friend's recommendation. Our bartender was quick to take our order and the food came out quickly too. I picked a Cajun burger cooked medium and the temp came out just right. The burger was flavorful, but not very spicy. I wish they would have kicked up the spice level a notch or two. My one friend had the same burger and said they are usually more spicy. The portion of fries was a bit small, but overall the meal was filling enough to leave me satisfied. The bar area has a nice backlit display and seats about 15. There are some high top tables in the bar area as well. The regular dining area is much larger and is more elevated, but semi-formal dress is plenty fine You won't be disappointed if you visit Ciro's. NOTE: They do NOT have pickles. My friends knew this and knew that they were getting burgers, so they brought a few pickle spears read more

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Tucked away in Monroe Township, Ciro's Italian is a quiet little gem that delivers both on atmosphere and food. I started with the fried mozzarella, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and delightfully gooey inside--a classic done right. For my main, I had the lobster ravioli, and it did not disappoint. The pasta was tender, the lobster generous, and the sauce balanced perfectly. The dining room had a calm, relaxed vibe, which made for an enjoyable, unhurried meal. My server was friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and made me feel genuinely welcome. If you're looking for a low-key Italian spot with solid classics and a warm, inviting service, is a fantastic choice. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Ciro's Ristorante Italiano - Mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

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We recently had our father's 80th birthday party as Ciro's. They did a fabulous job. From the beginning they were so helpful, the servers did an amazing job. The food of course was as usual fantastic. It was so much easier then having it at home or a hall. For a few dollars more we didn't have to do a thing. The day was flawless. And for my crew of siblings that was a feet. Thank you The Barbieri family read more

Beautiful atmosphere with a friendly staff and excellent menu of home made fresh Italian dishes! Great place for a dinner date or to go out with family. Nice, quaint bar to enjoy a cocktail or a beer on tap. Incredible burgers and seafood specials as well. read more

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The Food Is So Delicious And The Service Is Awesome. The Hamburger And Cesar Salad Was So Delicious. I Give It A 10+ Sincerely Kirsten Noel Vaccaro read more

The service here is top notch! We had David serve us and he was absolutely very friendly and extremely helpful with such prompt and accurate service with a smile The food was super delicious and extremely very fresh! The ambiance was very nice with very warm decor and not too loud in the bar area. We sat at one of the bar tables for happy hour and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely be coming back more often. read more

Ciro's Ristorante Italiano - Fried Calamari - Italian Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

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Firstly, our service was outstanding. Very attentive and pleasant and made to feel welcomed. The restaurant however is a bit dated decor wise but was clean and comfortable. Overall the food is very average and some dishes could use more seasoning but priced well and serving sizes were moderate. It's a nice place for a dinner but not for an out of the way trip in my opinion. read more

This is a wonderful Italian restaurant that offers high quality meals at reasonable prices. The staff is exceptional and the owner, Ciro, is very hands on, ensuring that his customers are always very satisfied. Additionally, the restaurant is impeccable when it comes to decor and cleanliness! From pizza to homemade fettuccine and everything in between, Ciro's doesn't disappoint. read more

I came here with some co-worker's on the Friday before Christmas to celebrate the holidays together. This is a quaint little Italian restaurant that definitely gives family vibes. We got the calamari, mozzerella sticks, and I had the chicken pesto panini. Our waitress always checked in on us from time to time and food did not take long to come out. My food tasted good but immediately after the lunch my stomach started feeling weird. I ended up being sick for the rest of the afternoon/night. No one else in my group got sick so maybe I just have a sensitive stomach. That's the only reason I'm knocking off some stars. read more

Ciro's Ristorante Italiano - Italian Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

I can't say enough words of praise for Ciro and Pat for the consistent quality and delicious traditional dishes they serve with pride. The staff is professional and friendly and treats everyone as if they know you even if it's your first visit. Don't expect to be hurried with your meal or concerned that if you want to make a change to something on the menu, if Ciro or Pat can do it...they will. A family run restaurant with great values that shows in the overall establishments cleanliness and the staffs interaction with the customers and one another. Love it and reccomend it highly and "remember to check your glands' and wash your hands" read more

First time going there last evening with a couple of family members and we were delighted. Lovely atmosphere, excellent service, drinks were prepared well and delightful and the food was truly enjoyable. It is the kind of place that will draw us back to it. Will look forward to my next visit. The thought makes me smile and starts me salivating. read more

The food & service were excellent. The prices were good also.we 've been here many times & the food is consistently excellent.

We were nearby for a show and needed a place for dinner . Found this beautiful place , the decor is beautiful and the music is authentic Italian music :) . Our server Allison was simply the best , very patient and accommodating . She originally sat us at a table by the window but our chair were far from each other , once she saw we wanted to seat side by side she actually moved us to a table where we could actually sit together . She was very fast and efficient. The food is amazing we also had clams casino and it was so fresh and tasty, the gnocchi tasted amazing and the Pasta Fajioli we had was once of the best I've had in a while . The food was served hot and fresh .. Food , service and vibe in the place is amazing , we will definitely isn't again next time we are in the Monroe area .. and definitely a five star service for Allison . read more

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We always come here when we are visiting friends nearby. We love the food. The service is always very good. We just need to try different things because we always seem to order the same things all the time. This time we ordered appetizers to share because we were so hungry. read more

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Met up with some old school chums. We were greeted promptly. Complimentary warm bread and olive oil arrived. We all enjoyed delicious sandwiches (eggplant parm, veal parm and prosciutto with mozzarella). Sandwiches were served with a choice of fries or a side salad. Fries looked fresh and hot on my friends' plates, my salad was fresh and tasty. Ambience is nice - not stuffy but warm and inviting. read more

There are much better Italian restaurants in the area. We had dinner. The calamari was no better than frozen. My flounder was over cooked. The steak was fatty. The only positive were the lamb chops. On the "bright"side you can watch Newsmax with your dinner if you're so inclined. read more

Great pizza. The Grandma pie is always fresh and does not disappoint. Friendly staff too.

we are at Ciros a couple times a month. whether it's eating at the bar or within the restaurant area we are always satisfied with the food and service read more

Love the environment and the food was excellent. Yesterday i had the chicken parm today lamb chops would highly suggest both. Oh and the breadbsricks are great!! read more

very nice ambiance, good service and good food except: my only disappointments were that it was chilly by our table with a draft which was noticed by four of us. Two of our scungili entries had hardly any sea snail with the pasta - very scant. I was also not happy with the "extra" charges. There are several other restaurants in the area with better value. read more

Ciro is a large Italian restaurant that feels warm and cozy! I love this place because of the charming staff and 5 star service. The food is so delicious and they give you large potions! I love bring present in this restaurant to remember my Italian roots through food, good conversation, and the love I share with my friends! read more

I visited Ciro's for an association dinner. We were all seated upstairs. There was plenty of room. Great to be here again. Last time I was inside this building was too many years ago (I don't want to date myself). At the time it was known as the Ground Floor and was host to rock bands and lots of gangs and fights. A true biker bar in the past, but now is a more upscale Italian cuisine. The barmaid Eva and I hit it off immediately comparing notes from the past and reminiscing on how things have changed. She made an awesome gin martini. Since they didn't have a bar set up with credit cards upstairs, I had to use the downstairs main bar for my libations. The food for the group was excellent. Great appetizers and for my main course I had the eggplant parm. It was huge and perfectly prepared. I'm looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Ciro's Ristorante Italiano - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Monroe Township, New Jersey

Italian restaurant at Jamesburg, NJ Had late lunch on Saturday. The restaurant had 3 tables with diners while we were there for 2 hour lunch. We were seated right away and basket of bread was served which was good. As an appetizer, we had dried calamari and Mediterranean salad. Calamari was crispy and seasoned to point. The salad was fresh served with roasted pepper, onion, griilled shrimp and crabmeat with balsamic dressing. We really enjoyed our appetizers. However, entrees were very salty. Linguine with white clam sauce was salty and clams were so small and sandy that not edible. Homemade gnocchi bolognese sauce was very salty that I couldn't finish. The seafood fra diavolo was also on salty side. We were very disappointed with their entrees. The home made tiramisu was quite good with our coffee. read more

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Love the food. Service a very good. Ambiance is very nice. Reservations are suggested on weekends especially as they are usually very busy then. read more

First timer .: would have given 3.5 .. we went to Thomson park and we're looking for restaurants around and found this . Bartender was awesome and very courteous.. our food menu took 25-30 mins to be ready .. we had a couple of beers in the bar. There aren't much varieties of .. just few. Blue moon was good . We took back food to the park to eat .. there were no spoons/folks/towels/plates with the order . We had to literally mix the salad with our hands and eat it .. hope the next time , this is taken care of. Fried zucchini wasn't good. We couldn't eat it and had to throw it away :( pizza was good .. the best was Buffalo chicken wrap. Very spicy and awesomeeeee! Parking was good. Price was nominal. Thumbs up for the price and service. Thumbs down for quality of some food (zucchini, salad).. average experience read more

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Service and lunch was great. Had the grilled chicken panini it was good but would have been better with a balsamic glaze. Or even the house dressing overall great experience read more

Favorite place for great food and ambiance. The food is always great, drinks made perfectly, and fast and friendly service.

Went to Ciro's again recently, which reminded me to post how much we love this place. It's our go-to for special dinners, whether just going as a couple or entire family. The chicken parm and fra diavolo are my favorites, and the desserts are amazing! Will be back again soon! read more

The food here is amazing! My wife and I are slowly working our way through the menu and haven't eaten anything we wouldn't order again. The vibes are awesome and on weekends you can hang back and listen to live music. read more

Good and quick food, good parking and dinning inside which can accommodate a group. Call ahead. Close must weekdays. Nice bar.

Great food, drinks, and service. I have eaten at Ciro's many times and I would visit again. A hidden gem of an Italian restaurant in Monroe and Manalapan area. read more

Ciro's is local to me and it's a can't miss. The food is always consistently delicious and d the drinks are good. The folks that work there are all very nice and friendly. read more

Went to dinner with a friend. First the staff were amazing, attentive and friendly. I had the rigatoni in vodka, which was ok. A little salty. My friend had the pasta carbonara, which she said was more like an Alfredo and not as much bacon/pancetta flavor. We had a pitcher of red sangria which was delicious. I would definitely go back and give it another try read more

We have done a holiday dinner here as an event for the past few years. The staff is great. The whole event process is super easy. The party room upstairs is nice and the food options are good. Food is consistent and they have these great pizza bread things read more

Disappointed... expected a better experience... food was less than impressive in presentation and quality... will not return.

inordered Chicken Parm and while it was a good piece of chicken, it was fried and then completely dunked in sauce/. the sauce was not pooled on the late, but the chicken was mushy, not one piece of it was crispy. The veal was the same. who dunks their fried cutlet in saucw? it was kind of gross! Our service was fabulous. read more

Very nice restaurant with excellent menus, service, and atmosphere. I've been there for corporate meeting, family celebrati9ns and dining. They take good care of you. read more

Great food and service! The pasta dishes are delicious especially the ravioli. I wouldn't go for the pizza. It was very greasy. This place in my opinion is good for the pastas and small dishes! read more

It's Dec. 10th, 2023. I attended a party here today. It was a very large group, I believe 80 people. The food was outstanding! It all came out hot & delicious. The staff did an exceptional job of keeping everyone happy. I will absolutely be back. If you're looking for a party spot, I recommend them! read more