Servers are polite but a bit too mechanical. Hard to describe but overall they provide good service. I like the place outlook. They have a full bar and for some reason I always like when a restaurant has a bar. Even if I don't drink, I like to have that option. As for the food; it was ok. A little plain but not bad. The tables have a good spacing between them which I always like. For the area, I would definitely recommend since it's one of the better restaurants to go to. read more

Love this place. Always consistent. Entertainment on Friday nights. Good hometown crowd. Owners are great , staff is great. Frequent this place often read more

Yum, yum, yum. We dined here on a Monday night. Chef off? Hmmm - if so not a problem! It was pasta night but we chose to order off the menu. Go veal! We all ordered veal! All three different dishes were delicious! The service was excellent as we had many different members of the staff attentive to our needs and wants. The house salad was ok - this the star rating. Had it been more than Romain and a few cherry tomatoes- a few more robust ingredients ( red onion, cucumber, Italian peppers ..... it would have been great. The house dressing was however very good! A must dine experience! read more

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

Absolutely the best Italian restaurant around. They are the total package. Great service, beautiful ambiance and food to die for. Love it!

The food was just so so What really was annoying was my husband's entree ,a pork chop was served raw in the middle . He sent it back and for the second time it came back raw . We were with another couple and were practically finished eating. The waitress asked him if he would like something else. The manager reserved him his chicken Frances without a word of apology or explanation . It should have been removed from the bill. My chicken parm was made with two cutlets exactly the same round shape and tasted like they were pressed chicken . His chicken francese was blandeithoutcany lemon taste whatsoever. The room was noisy.I will never go back. read more

I really enjoyed my meal, the rigatoni a la vodka was delicious. The bread was warm and flavorful. My meal came with a tasty salad too - I love when salad comes with my meal. My boyfriend had the sea bass which was tasty and even more tasty was his side dish which was like a cheesy polenta - yum!!! I would say this place is 'that Italian restaurant' you can count on for when you want to have a relaxing night out: good consistent food, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere! I'll be back! Update - I have eaten here many more times since my initial review, and even attended a catered party. I have yet to not have a great meal and wonderful time! read more

Upscale Italian restaurant with amazing food and great atmosphere. Definitely a great place to throw a baby shower, milestone birthday party, bridal shower, etc. they have an upstairs for private parties but the downstairs main area is still beautiful and spacious enough for big groups. The front bar has its own ambiance and great for a night out with a few friends or a date. The food is AH-MAZ-ING! We always order the caprese salad and the ingredients are always fresh. The breaded mozzarella appetizer is so delicious. The chicken Marsala is one of my favorites anywhere and I'm Italian!! Not easy to impress haha. There's also a baked eggplant pasta dish which is so delicious I ate it 3 days in a row because the servings are huge!! And the staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. We recently dined outside due to covid restrictions and I still felt like I was at a fancy Italian restaurant and so happy with our service. The owner is also very friendly and always watching over the dining room to make sure customers are satisfied. read more

The food Is very good. We also catered from them and it was excellent. The owner is very accommodating.

I have been coming here for about 5 years since we moved here last evening we got takeout and I specifically asked if there was a charge for credit cards the lady said no , then I asked how much a shrimp lemone dinner because I felt the total for that and a linguine white clam sauce was high , she said 35.00 I said the menu said 32.00 she said price is 35 so after looking on next door which I don't use much indeed there's a charge for credit cards , if I knew in advance like I asked I would have given the person cash for payment but once there it was too late , I'm sure the lady knew but with many restaurants getting push back on credit card surcharges she decided not to tell me , that being said Ciros has very good food and service but things like this leave a bad taste in your mouth so for now whereas I was going for Christmas Eve we will not so for 3.00 they lost more and I called the lady said I can give you credit no I'm not hungry for 3.00 I don't like dishonest business if you told me on the phone there's no fee there isn't !! read more

We went to Ciro's outdoor dining once it opened after quarantine and it was excellent, as always. Their margarita pizza is the best in the area! The wait staff was friendly and the owner frequently walked around talking to guests. They have happy hour specials - appetizers and drinks - until 6pm. We will definitely be back! read more

We have been to Ciro's several times now, and every time, the food is absolutely delicious! The owner has personally greeted us at the door as repeat customers and the staff is always friendly! This was where we had our first date, so it would be special just for that reason, but it has also become a place that feels like home! read more

Ciro's is great!! All their food is great but some of my favorite dishes are the Lemon Scallop Risotto amazing, the calamari with the mango sauce the best and his pesto is delicious!! The owner Ciro is so friendly and always acknowledges your appearance. It's a great place to eat and relax, the atmosphere is very nice and you're never disappointed no matter what you get!! read more

Loved it. Has a fancy restaurant fee with a very reasonable price tag. And great atmosphere and food.

Stopped in for cocktails. Very much enjoyed the atmosphere... And the drinks! ;-) I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area. I didn't get to try any of the food, but it looked and smelled delicious. Maybe next time. read more

A last minute stop for 20 including 2 babies and the staff couldn't be more responsive. Excellent service only made better by the food. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back. Bon appetito read more

It has been quite some time since we've been to Ciro's. Right after they changed hands from Basil's we were very disappointed, and stayed away. We decided to give it another chance recently, and were pleasantly surprised by the food and atmosphere. We were glad to see some of the old waitress's were still there, and the food was very good, just like the old days. We will definitely put Ciro's back on our Friday Night circle of favorite's. read more

Delicious authentic food, one of the best in the area. As a first gen Italian, I'm usually very picky with red sauces and don't order them even at Italian restaurants. My husband ordered a Marinara dish though and it was done perfectly. Good spot! read more

We love this family Italian restaurant! We go almost 4 times a month. The salmon dish is one if my favorites and if you like eggplant rollatini you must give theirs a try! Staff is friendly and always makes you feel welcome. We will continue to support this local family owned business for sure! read more

My family and I decided to send our Dad a special Father's Day dinner to his home in a senior living facility. From the ordering process, to the delivery, and to the food itself, it was a pleasant and seamless experience. They LOVED the food and ate every single item sent to them! Thank you to Ciro and staff for helping to make Father's Day so special for him. This was the first Father's Day without him due to Covid 19 and you made it a great day for all of us! Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! read more

I'd give it 10 stars if I could. We had a Party of 22 last night to celebrate my Moms bday. I asked for Beautiful Tima to be our server and she came through beautifully. She accommodated all our needs. The food was delish I had the fish special which Tima suggested and it was delish. The baby octopus, fried zucchini, calamari all is very good. I saw many empty plates so good tell of tasty meals. There was one problem which was over the top fixed with the chief coming out himself. It was a missing meal which with our party I can so understand. Tima accommodated 9 separate checks for our party with complete accuracy. Thank you Ciro`s for a successful dinner. read more

I used to love this place and would eat dinner there two nights a week being single enjoying the regular menu served at the bar. Unfortunately now they have a new food police that restricts what can and what cannot be ate at the bar ...absolutely ridiculous. Therefore I'll take my money elsewhe read more

We have had several parties and dine frequently, never had a bad meal yet!

The staff are very friendly and accommodating always. The food is outstanding and always very fresh. Try the chicken parm if you have not, it might some of the best I ever had. Also the have best tiramisu around. No one makes it like them!! read more

Excellent sauce. Good made to order. All fresh and hot Ciro. The owner is warm and friendly. He used to own a pizza place, scotto's in Twin Rivers. Ciro was wonderful to all his customers. He brings such charm to his restaurant and always rivers his customers. Delicious? read more

I used to live in Monroe for 8 years and heart about Ciro's many times, just never made it there. I was in town this past weekend and decided to go there to see what all of the hype was about. My party of 7 showed up without reservation on what turned out to be a very busy Sunday afternoon for the restaurant, as they were hosting multiple planned events. As soon as I walked in, one guy apologized that they couldn't fit us today. A lady saw how disappointed I looked and said, "if you give me 10 minutes and are okay with me seating you in the bar area then I'll get your table prepared". That level of customer service dedication made my day, I was so happy because of it. So many times I have ran into similar situations elsewhere and the staff just didn't give a shit. So we sat down in the time promised and the waiter made some great recommendations for appetizers and meals. He was spot on. My favorite was the calamari with the balsamic glaze, man was that as excellent as he said it would be. I also had the lobster risotto, absolutely perfect! You guys have a new fan in me! I promise to come here every time I'm in the area and to preach about my experience here as often as I can. Please keep up the good work. You guys rock! read more

Been to this establishment for lunch... not bad but a bit pricy. Dinner was a different story.. not the best on all fronts. Calamari was out of a Costco box... poor quality, no taste. We left it on the table. Service was at best poor. Asked the waiter, Charles, for bread three times. Finally grabed a bus boy who complied immediatelly. The main course was good. Will not be going back, there are too many great places in Central NJ to put up with poor service and poor food. read more

The owner treats my children like kings. I love their pizza and lasagna. The peach sangria its great!! We love going to this restaurant!! read more

Not much to say about the food. Thought we were going to be in for a treat and instead wound up disappointed. Service was fine. The food simply wasn't worth the $30 price per plate. Won't be going back. Sorry. read more

Ciro's is always great. Get the calamari appetizer- to die for. Also, ask for James. He's a pleasure to have around and a great server. They'll keep your wine for next time if you're a regular. They don't offer gluten free pasta, but will cook it for you if you bring it in. read more

My family and I are visiting from out of town and we're looking for a fancier restaurant to eat at. The food came out burnt and the waitress was very rude. Would not recommend. read more

Ordered on DoorDash, delivery was on time and good was good. Ordered the Gorgonzola walnut ravioli in an Alfredo sauce. Flavor was great, sauce was a little thick and taste of walnut was lacking. If there were some crushed walnuts on top that would of made the dish better in my opinion. But overall good food, would go again. read more

Very good. I thought it was a little pricey, but I would recommend. The full bar is a plus. The service from our visit was fine.

Good Italian food for a casual night out. Not overly impressed with the sauce, but definitly better than decent. The service was decent, but server needs to brush up on the menu. The details on the chicken dish explained was a complete contrast of what was served. Nice ambiance with good acoustics and subtle music playing. read more

I usually enjoy my food at Ciros but on my last visit the waitress corrected my pronouncing of menu items. I really felt uncomfortable as I was extremely close to it and felt she was picking on me. So a word of caution...know how to speak Italian to order or risk being embarrassed read more

The food is great here! Great Italian dining but what takes it top notch is the service. We came here un expectantly because my husband just graduated from police academy and we had to celebrate! The staff went above and beyond! Food was superb! You cannot go wrong with going to ciros read more

My sister and I have been to Ciro's several times this year . In Oct. after the Clearbrook fall musical play, a bunch of us were there and had a fabulous meal. The calamari appetizer was excellent..tender and not rubbery like in other places...Succulent shrimp parmigiana...which were so large and juicy it seemed as if we were eating rock lobster tails. The veal marsala was magnificent...sauce was perfection...The big surprise of the day was a dessert made of creamy cheesecake stuffed into an almond coated cone..absolutely unforgettable. We'll be back this Wed. the 16th to celebrate my sister's ##th birthday. Follow up review is forthcoming. By the way...you can't find a nicer guy than the owner. He is so concerned about his guests' satisfaction and happiness with the food and service. You don't find that in many places these days. With the great food...wonderful service...and management so excellent...it's as if the stars and planets were aligned in perfect position when Ciro's appeared on Buckelew. read more

Myself and fiance go here at least twice a month, the staff always helpful and polite, We have never been disappointed with the food. Everything we have had has been great, and the best is I'm only a couple of miles away. Great place to eat. read more

Great fra Diablo Octopus is excellent Calamiri excelent great bread nice people

The crew is great, the food is delicious! The alfredo sauce is the best I have ever tasted! Everything we order was amazing.

Came here for a baby shower and though the food was decent, the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed and absent minded. They never gave us our dessert or coffee, our drinks took forever to get refilled, and salads were not given to everyone as well. The brunch options were okay, but very limited. Good for a party, but perhaps only small ones where they can probably provide better service. read more