Ci Siamo, in the MICHELIN frame

Ci Siamo, nestled in Manhattan West adjacent to Penn Station and Hudson Yards, represents a masterclass in live-fire italian & handmade pasta. Its recognition in the official MICHELIN Guide highlights not merely the technical excellence on the plate, but how the restaurant anchors its neighborhood dining fabric.

At the heart of the kitchen's approach is Danny Meyer and Chef Hillary Sterling's reverence for rustic Italian regional cooking powered by wood fire and seasonal market vegetables. Diners encounter standout creations such as onion tortelloni in deep smoked shallot broth, charred whole branzino over oak embers, and delicate stracciatella with toasted castelvetrano focaccia, where seasonal provenance and disciplined technique combine to produce dishes of singular identity and memorable balance.

The dining environment is equally deliberate: a spacious, terracotta-toned room anchored by a roaring open hearth, glazed tile backsplash, and a warm outdoor terrace overlooking the plaza. Service flows with practiced attentiveness, ensuring that pacing between courses feels organic, unhurried, and attuned to the natural energy of the room.

Whether approaching the menu as a destination culinary journey or a neighborhood celebration, Ci Siamo stands as a testament to the depth and diversity of modern dining in New York. It offers a clear, source-grounded example of hospitality executed at the highest standard.

• Culinary Core: Live-Fire Italian & Handmade Pasta anchored by onion tortelloni in deep smoked shallot broth.
• Room Ambience: a spacious.
• Distinction: MICHELIN Selected (New York).