Food was phenomenal!! Service was warm and friendly. Make a reservation, it sells out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackson Rule
Eaten at Italian restaurants the world over and Ciccio is officially the best of the lot. Farm-to-table ingredients meet careful and measured preparation by an elite team in the kitchen, providing us with some of the most delicious and satisfying meals ever. That's all before mentioning the extensive range of local and non-local wines, as well as the incredible knowledge and attentiveness of the team.
Don't miss the Gnudi, the Pepperoni pizza or the Focaccia starter!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Anderson
Hands down the best pizza I’ve ever tasted including Bianca and Mozza. Many chefs claim they’re using sourdough starter in their dough, but this place actually DOES. Phenomenal balance of texture and flavor. We didn’t even touch the pork chop we ordered. Too focused on the pizza. We will be back! Same restaurant group as The Charter Oak. Love both places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc Jones
In the competitive culinary field that is the Napa valley food scene, I feel it’s fair to say that finding an accurate way to weed through the best of the best without dishing out 5 stars to everyone can be a real challenge. However, Ciccio’s is a magnificent, tasty, and entirely rewarding experience. Having lived in New York for 10 years, I never thought I’d say that the best pizza I’ve ever eaten was created by a West Coast restaurant in wine country, and yet here we are. If Google let me add another star, I would. The food is that good! Don’t sleep on their cocktails. The Negroni and Espresso Martini were masterful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bengoshi
Ok ill admit it up front, I shouldn’t be reviewing Italian restaurants in the U.S., which I usually avoid. I’m italian, I make fresh pasta, pizza and have had some of the best meals of my life in Italia and at my Nona’s table. But I heard great things about Ciccio, and we love Charter Oak, its cousin, so we went (someone also treated, so hey).
On to the food:
Focaccia? That’s not focaccia, its sky high bread - focaccia should be thin and bubbly and crispy. I’m not sure what that was.
Pizza - crust was ok, a little dense, certainly not a Napoli pie. But Avocado? I’m open to California Pizza, I make them, but big chunks of Avocado just don’t belong on a pie, it was like a bad joke of a Cali-Pie.
Pork Chop Milanese - this is the reason I decided to post a review. Milanese is pounded thin and gently pan fried, served tender crisp. At Ciccio it’s clear they just throw it in the deep fryer, like they are making a Torta Milanese up at Azteca Market, the taqueria in Saint Helena (which is great BTW). But we are not in Mexico, we are in Italy, this is what happens in Yountville.
Swordfish special - was undercooked and limp, not grilled like a good spada grilliata in Sicilia. More like a crudo- I’m up for rare in the middle tuna, it’s not how you cook Spada and this was raw in more than the middle.
Desserts were good, wine list had some nice whites and values (Greco was nice) but scan over to the reds and the prices - are we in the same restaurant?
Room is nice, outdoor very nice, but I just don’t get the line out the door and the hype. Again, Charter Oak is fantastic, we go there often, not sure what happened here.
Welcome to Yountville, where it’s Valentines Day every day.
David Mayer
Delicious food and fantastic environment
We loved the meatball stuffed peppers, brought me back to a dish Nonna makes
The sea bream crudo was also incredible , and of course the pizza , one of the best I’ve had.
Thanks to Olivia for her wonderful and attentive service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Brabo
I will dream of this meal for years to come! Brought me right back to Italy. The intimate environment and friendly staff set the tone for a wonderful experience. Absolutely delicious.
Parking: Parking was very limited at the restaurant. We ended up having to park at V Marketplace and walk over.
I hope they were having an off-night, but when my wife and I ate dinner there recently, we were very disappointed. Many of the dishes were drenched in far too much olive oil. The pizza was dry and very greasy. The pork chop was well cooked but covered in a horrendous sauce that tasted like fish. The service was mediocre (slow, uninterested). When we didn't finish plates because they weren't appetizing, the staff shrugged like they weren't surprised. In this incredible town you have better options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jonathan` McIntosh
Unbelievable, seriously really good. Service was amazing. Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy. Focaccia is unlike any you have had. Loved it. Will be back
Food was incredible! Our server Cheer was so awesome. I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tommy Sunny
Really good food, no issues! Hot honey on pizza, interesting twist I wasn’t prepared for, lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timothy Clark
Total tourist trap. $34 for a GLASS of wine??? Really??? Food was ok. But the disrespect for their customers by overcharging!!! STAY AWAY!!!
Brittany
Ciccio (along with incredible sister restaurants Charter Oak, Loveski and other renowned local favorites) is a truly phenomenal dining destination. Their salads and pizzas are outrageously delicious, and our friends are still raving about the Gnudi Cacio e Pepe pasta dish that disappeared within seconds of hitting the table.
Chef Christopher Kostow, Executive Chef Yan Iskandar and team don't miss! Run to this spot before it becomes impossible to get a reservation in the very near future.
Many thanks for the memories, Ciccio team! - Brittany Haning, Made to Measure Communications
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza with Hot Honey, Pork Chop Milanese
Harry Hailwood
Absolutely fantastic service and food tonight to round off two weeks in the states.
10/25/24 good service and food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was phenomenal!! Service was warm and friendly. Make a reservation, it sells out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eaten at Italian restaurants the world over and Ciccio is officially the best of the lot. Farm-to-table ingredients meet careful and measured preparation by an elite team in the kitchen, providing us with some of the most delicious and satisfying meals ever. That's all before mentioning the extensive range of local and non-local wines, as well as the incredible knowledge and attentiveness of the team.
Don't miss the Gnudi, the Pepperoni pizza or the Focaccia starter!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best pizza I’ve ever tasted including Bianca and Mozza. Many chefs claim they’re using sourdough starter in their dough, but this place actually DOES. Phenomenal balance of texture and flavor. We didn’t even touch the pork chop we ordered. Too focused on the pizza. We will be back! Same restaurant group as The Charter Oak. Love both places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In the competitive culinary field that is the Napa valley food scene, I feel it’s fair to say that finding an accurate way to weed through the best of the best without dishing out 5 stars to everyone can be a real challenge. However, Ciccio’s is a magnificent, tasty, and entirely rewarding experience. Having lived in New York for 10 years, I never thought I’d say that the best pizza I’ve ever eaten was created by a West Coast restaurant in wine country, and yet here we are. If Google let me add another star, I would. The food is that good! Don’t sleep on their cocktails. The Negroni and Espresso Martini were masterful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok ill admit it up front, I shouldn’t be reviewing Italian restaurants in the U.S., which I usually avoid. I’m italian, I make fresh pasta, pizza and have had some of the best meals of my life in Italia and at my Nona’s table. But I heard great things about Ciccio, and we love Charter Oak, its cousin, so we went (someone also treated, so hey).
On to the food:
Focaccia? That’s not focaccia, its sky high bread - focaccia should be thin and bubbly and crispy. I’m not sure what that was.
Pizza - crust was ok, a little dense, certainly not a Napoli pie. But Avocado? I’m open to California Pizza, I make them, but big chunks of Avocado just don’t belong on a pie, it was like a bad joke of a Cali-Pie.
Pork Chop Milanese - this is the reason I decided to post a review. Milanese is pounded thin and gently pan fried, served tender crisp. At Ciccio it’s clear they just throw it in the deep fryer, like they are making a Torta Milanese up at Azteca Market, the taqueria in Saint Helena (which is great BTW). But we are not in Mexico, we are in Italy, this is what happens in Yountville.
Swordfish special - was undercooked and limp, not grilled like a good spada grilliata in Sicilia. More like a crudo- I’m up for rare in the middle tuna, it’s not how you cook Spada and this was raw in more than the middle.
Desserts were good, wine list had some nice whites and values (Greco was nice) but scan over to the reds and the prices - are we in the same restaurant?
Room is nice, outdoor very nice, but I just don’t get the line out the door and the hype. Again, Charter Oak is fantastic, we go there often, not sure what happened here.
Welcome to Yountville, where it’s Valentines Day every day.
Delicious food and fantastic environment
We loved the meatball stuffed peppers, brought me back to a dish Nonna makes
The sea bream crudo was also incredible , and of course the pizza , one of the best I’ve had.
Thanks to Olivia for her wonderful and attentive service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will dream of this meal for years to come! Brought me right back to Italy. The intimate environment and friendly staff set the tone for a wonderful experience. Absolutely delicious.
Parking: Parking was very limited at the restaurant. We ended up having to park at V Marketplace and walk over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Stuffed Peppers, Marinated Olives
I hope they were having an off-night, but when my wife and I ate dinner there recently, we were very disappointed. Many of the dishes were drenched in far too much olive oil. The pizza was dry and very greasy. The pork chop was well cooked but covered in a horrendous sauce that tasted like fish. The service was mediocre (slow, uninterested). When we didn't finish plates because they weren't appetizing, the staff shrugged like they weren't surprised. In this incredible town you have better options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Unbelievable, seriously really good. Service was amazing. Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy. Focaccia is unlike any you have had. Loved it. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was incredible! Our server Cheer was so awesome. I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food, no issues! Hot honey on pizza, interesting twist I wasn’t prepared for, lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Total tourist trap. $34 for a GLASS of wine??? Really??? Food was ok. But the disrespect for their customers by overcharging!!! STAY AWAY!!!
Ciccio (along with incredible sister restaurants Charter Oak, Loveski and other renowned local favorites) is a truly phenomenal dining destination. Their salads and pizzas are outrageously delicious, and our friends are still raving about the Gnudi Cacio e Pepe pasta dish that disappeared within seconds of hitting the table.
Chef Christopher Kostow, Executive Chef Yan Iskandar and team don't miss! Run to this spot before it becomes impossible to get a reservation in the very near future.
Many thanks for the memories, Ciccio team!
- Brittany Haning, Made to Measure Communications
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza with Hot Honey, Pork Chop Milanese
Absolutely fantastic service and food tonight to round off two weeks in the states.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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