Ciro Food And Drink

4.3 (389)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

321A Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801-5164

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2 people

14 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Ciro Food & Drink, located on the picturesque Wilmington Riverfront, is a culinary gem for food lovers. Led by Chef Michael DiBianca, a James Beard Award semifinalist, the restaurant showcases innovative New American cuisine. With an intimate 30-seat dining room illuminated by candlelight, guests can enjoy the inviting aromas and watch the open kitchen where each dish is crafted with care. The tasting menu features Chef DiBianca's finest creations, including melt-in-your-mouth duck confit and delicate crab cakes, highlighting his expertise in flavor and texture. Ciro also boasts an extensive wine list, offering a variety of vintages from around the globe. The knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the perfect wine pairing, whether you prefer a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a robust Cabernet Sauvignon. The ambiance at Ciro Food & Drink is both sophisticated and welcoming, making it the perfect destination for an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Thu, Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(302) 543-6071
Website
http://cirofoodanddrink.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michael DiBianca
Catering
Ciro can help with all your catering needs. Please contact us to make your next event the most delicious event ever!!!
Private party facilities
Private events are welcome at Ciro. Please contact the restaurant to plan your next event!

Location
321A Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801-5164
Area
Wilmington
Cross Street
Harland Blvd.
Parking Details
On street parking or at PENN CINEMA (Madison St and Harlan Blvd) UBER and LYFT is recommended as well
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan

Experiences

Weekend Brunch
US$20.00 per person
Multiple dates available
TO-SHARE Warm Biscuits…9- house-made blueberry jam & Maple Honey Butter Thick Bacon…14- Chile honey-crispy onion Baked Brie…13- Sour cherry-walnuts-balsamic-toast Tuna Tartar…14- Wasabi aioli-cucumber salad-micro greens Smoked Salmon Flatbread…18- Lemon crème fraiche-pickled onion-capers-everything bagel dust PLATES Sausage & Biscuits…15- onion-Parmesan cream-black pepper-over easy eggs French Toast…15- roasted Local strawberries-pecans-whipped cream Croque Madame…14- Prosciutto-Brie-sunny side up egg-Arugula-Parmesan sauce The Big Pancake…14- Bananas-Dulce de Leche-whipped cream-almonds BLT Hash Bowl…14- Avocado-over easy eggs-wilted greens-corn bread croutons Brunch Burger…13- Bacon-fried egg-American cheese-truffle fingerlings Bacon & Egg Pizza…14- Bacon-over easy eggs-potato-Parmesan-truffle Shrimp & Grits…20- Heirloom grits-bacon-scallion-spicy BBQ EGGS Baked Eggs…14- Wild mushrooms-fresh herbs-feta-arugula-truffle The Local…18- Cheesy scrambled eggs-bacon-sausage-French toast- potato hash-English muffin Steak & Eggs…30- Pan Seared Filet Mignon-cheddar bacon baked eggs- Asparagus-Parmesan fondue Roasted Tomato Frittata…14- Cheddar-basil pesto-arugula SIDES Roasted Potato Hash…5- Bacon…6- Sausage Links…5- Filet Mignon…19- Grits…5- Crumb Cake…4- Toast-English Muffin…2- Croissant…4-
Thursday 3 Courses $29
US$29.00 per person
17 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025
Come on out for 3 course Thursdays. 3 course tasting menu changed weekly for $29.00 per person.

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The best way to experience ciro is the chef's tasting menu. We use ingredients sourced from small farms around the country to prepare the tasting menu. All ingredients are hand selected weekly. You'll never know what to expect and this menu is geared towards adventurous eaters. Minimal restrictions will be accommodated. The entire table needs to participate

Four CourseUS$44.00
Five CourseUS$54.00
Six CourseUS$64.00
Chef's Menu 8 CoursesUS$94.00

Small Plates

Roasted Heirloom BeetsUS$17.00
baby greens-pistachio vinaigrette- feta - toy box tomato
Forest Mushroom FlatbreadUS$17.00
goat cheese - truffle greens
AsparagusUS$18.00
blood orange - pine nuts - basil - balsamic
Roasted CauliflowerUS$19.00
cacio de pepe - gnocchi - Parmesan
Roasted Heirloom CarrotsUS$19.00
pear butter - basil - almonds
Roasted EggplantUS$14.00
heirloom tomato-basil- whipped ricotta-breadcrumbs

Large Plates

Bone MarrowUS$17.00
onion while mushroom - herbs - toast
Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$25.00
arugula endive mint Parmesan Meyer Lemon salad - Port syrup
Four Bone Rack of lambUS$29.00
mint - Chile - chickpea - roasted garlic
Seared Petite FiletUS$24.00
fingerling - creamed spinach - green peppercorn demi
House BurgerUS$18.00
Bacon-cheddar-caramelized onion-truffle potatoes

Desserts Change This is a Sample

TiramisuUS$10.00
classic
Chocolate TartUS$8.00
Italian cherries
Blueberry TrifleUS$8.00
a selection of chees from around the world with cured meats-house made jams-pickles-mustard-breads
Strawberry ShortcakeUS$8.00
cornbread-strawberries-whipped cream-fried mint

What 389 people are saying

Ciro Food And Drink reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Delaware
Innovative
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Ciro Food And Drink offers a dynamic dining experience with "terrific" service and "creative, fresh food." The tasting menus, featuring "outrageously good" dishes like "fabulous tuna tartare" and "molten lava" chocolate cake, are complemented by excellent wine pairings. While service is sometimes "stretched," the food remains "exceptional" and "reasonably priced."

389 Reviews

D
David
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our first visit to Ciro. The experience was terrific from start to finish. Reservation was @ 5PM on a Thursday, and we were treated to 'exclusive' service. Chose the tasting menus -- a 'Traditional' and a 'Pescatarian' with wine pairings. Our server was Venu Gaddamidi--a very lucky opportunity for us. Mr Gaddamidi is co-owner/GM of Ciro & owner of Veritas Wine & Craft Beer located next to Ciro. The first two of our 4-course- tasting menus- were the same for both dinners. Started with delicious Burratas paired with a white blend from Spain. Second course was a zesty curry presentation of shrimp, fingerling potatoes & artichoke paired with a fruity Italian wine. The main courses featured thick-cut slices of pork belly for the 'Traditional' and beautifully pan-seared tuna with a perfect-pink middle for the 'Pescatarian.' The wine pairing was a fine Portuguese red that worked equally well with both main courses. Deserts were a tasty flan and a 'molten lava' chocolate cake accompanied by a sweet German red wine. Courses were well described by Mr. Gaddamidi. He also shared the fun true stories on how he came to know the amazing wines served. Wines available at 'Veritas' for purchase.
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Mary
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Some of the very best food in Wilmington. The atmosphere could use some improvement. If you are looking for creative, fresh food, this is your place.
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Kathleen VIP
Key West / Florida Keys1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server was terrific, food really good and reasonably priced
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Donna J VIP
Philadelphia County189 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outrageously good tasting dinner. The barbecue tasting dishes were top notch. Lived the lamb bacon! We will be bs k soon. Can’t wait to try brunch on the weekend!
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tonda
Philadelphia County3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious. They were admittedly understaffed. We had the pescatarian tasting menu but had to ask each time a course came out what it was. It would have been nice to hear how it they were prepared and what was in the dish. But they were all very tasty!
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Christine
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was great but each time we had to ask for service: Can we have menus, please (after 10+ minutes at the table)? Can we order some drinks? It then took 15 minutes for someone to bring us our glasses of wine (no fancy cocktails or anything), someone came by 5 minutes later to say our drinks would be out soon. ?? No one checked on us or our meals as we were eating or did we want more drinks. The only time they came to our table unprompted was to give us the bill! Again, the food was very good, but there's a decent amount of competition for dining dollars in Wilmington now, and Ciro should see what they can to do fix this.
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John
Philadelphia County8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had Easter Bruch. Not what I was expecting. Just a normal everday breakfast "The Local". Nothing special. Potatoes arrived mildly warm. Liked appetizer biscuits and blueberry, honey but delivered as 3 when 4 were at table. Extra biscuit wouldve should have beein offered. Likely wouldnt go out of my way again to eat there unless we were in tge area for some reason. Liked the multiple chandaliers hanging for lighting, but if your going to that make sure the bulbs are replaced when they burn out. It detracts, and shows lack of awareness and attention to detail.
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Andrew
Philadelphia County10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional and very good value for the price. Wine pairings were equally good. Service is a bit stretched with a single person manning the host and server roles, don’t expect a lot of chit chat table side. Highly recommended.
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CHRISTINE VIP
Philadelphia County14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was flavorful and interesting. Probably the best meal we have had in Wilmington. Only issue. Not warm enough. We will be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and always an enjoyable dining experience. Service is wonderful. A great choice for a special date. Always a culinary delight.
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Ciro Food And Drink is rated 4.3 stars by 389 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

321A Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801-5164

Additional information

Cross Street
Harland Blvd.
Area
Wilmington
Hours of Operation
Thu, Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
On street parking or at PENN CINEMA (Madison St and Harlan Blvd) UBER and LYFT is recommended as well
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael DiBianca
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan

Website
http://cirofoodanddrink.com/
Phone number
(302) 543-6071
Catering
Ciro can help with all your catering needs. Please contact us to make your next event the most delicious event ever!!!
Private party facilities
Private events are welcome at Ciro. Please contact the restaurant to plan your next event!

Ciro Food And Drink

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Weekend Brunch

Thursday 3 Courses $29

Chef's Tasting Menu

Four CourseUS$44.00

Five CourseUS$54.00

Six CourseUS$64.00

Chef's Menu 8 CoursesUS$94.00

Small Plates

Roasted Heirloom BeetsUS$17.00

Forest Mushroom FlatbreadUS$17.00

AsparagusUS$18.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$19.00

Roasted Heirloom CarrotsUS$19.00

Roasted EggplantUS$14.00

Large Plates

Bone MarrowUS$17.00

Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$25.00

Four Bone Rack of lambUS$29.00

Seared Petite FiletUS$24.00

House BurgerUS$18.00

Desserts Change This is a Sample

TiramisuUS$10.00

Chocolate TartUS$8.00

Blueberry TrifleUS$8.00

Strawberry ShortcakeUS$8.00

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