Ciro's

4.8

8 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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A warm and friendly wine bar & Italian restaurant near Essex Road in Islington, with a regularly changing menu focusing on fresh seasonal produce. Small Italian plates accompanied by low intervention wine from independent producers, think white anchovy & lemon crostini, handmade pasta, and a homemade boozy tiramisu!

Open Mon to Sat for coffee & pastries from 9am (10am on Saturdays);
Kitchen opens from 11am until 30 mins before closing;
Closed on Sundays

JOIN US 4PM TO 7PM for Aperitivo Time & Pre-Theatre from Wed to Sat every week, no booking required :)

We host wine & cheese pairings £28pp every week - email hello@ciroslondon.co.uk to book your chosen date/time

PLEASE NOTE: Menu changes/daily/seasonally - please view up to date daily menu at www.ciroslondon.co.uk

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 9:00 am–4:00 pm Wed, Thu 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
07934 949151
Website
https://www.ciroslondon.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are able to cater to outside functions, lunch buffet style either for home or a work event. Email hello@ciroslondon.co.uk for more details.
Private party facilities
We are available for private hire for guests up to 26 seated or 40 standing. Email hello@ciroslondon.co.uk for more details or visit ciroslondon.co.uk for pictures & menu.

Location
6 Northampton St, London, Greater London N1 2HY
Neighborhood
Highbury/Islington
Cross street
Essex road/Canonbury Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Essex Road station is 2 min walk to the restaurant.12 min walk from Highbury & IslingtonBuses 73, 56, 38, 471 to Essex Road Station bus stop
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Marinated Olives£5.50
White Truffle Almonds£4.50
Giardiniera - House Pickles£4.50
House-made Focaccia, EVOO & Balsamic£6.50
Cured Meats, Italian Pickles£16.00
Artisan Cheese Plate, Pane Carasau£16.00
Gorgonzola Dumplings£8.00
Anchovy & Lemon Crostini£10.00
Smoked Prosciutto, Bufala Mozzarella & Pesto Crostini£12.00
Taleggio & Quince Crostini£10.00
Wild Mushrooms, Spinach, Lemon£12.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Aged Balsamic, Basil£10.00
Radicchio, Fennel & Toasted Hazelnuts£10.00
Classic Lasagne£15.00
Gnocchi with Basil Pesto, Parmesan£12.00
Pork & Fennel Polpette£13.00
Traditional Tiramisu£8.00
Cantaloupe Melon Granita£6.00
Affogato£6.00
Vegan ice cream available

Digestivo with Dessert

Grappa Gold£5.00
Frangelico£4.50
Amaretto£4.50
Amaro£5.00

Spumante

Prosecco DOC
Extra dry biologico, Maia Novapalma, NV - Glera, Pinot Grigio - Veneto
- 125ml£9.50
- 375ml£24.00
- Bottle£42.00
La Maggiore Pet Nat
Rallo Azienda Agricola, 2022 - Grillo - Marsala, Sicily
- 125ml£10.00
- 375ml£29.00
Gutturnio Frizzante Rosso DOC
Il Poggiarello, 2022 - Barbera & Bonarda - Piacenza, Emilia Romagna
- 125ml£10.00
- 375ml£26.00
- Bottle£50.00

Vino Rosso

Kiruna Montepulciano
2023 - Montepulciano - Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
- 125ml£9.50
- 375ml£24.00
- Bottle£44.00
I Buongiorno
Nicolaus Puglia Rosso, 2022 - Primitivo, Negroamaro - Puglia IGT
- 125ml£10.00
- 375ml£26.00
- Bottle£50.00
Dolcetto, Musso, 2022
Chilled red, dolcetto - piedmont
- 125ml£10.50
- 375ml£27.00
- Bottle£49.00
Chianti Classico DOCG, Castello di Meleto, 2022
Sangiovese, merlot - tuscany
- 125ml£11.00
- 375ml£28.00
- Bottle£55.00

Vino Bianco

Vino Bianco
125ml/375ml/btl
Kiruna Pecorino, 2023
Pecorino - pecorino d'abruzzo doc
- 125ml£9.50
- 375ml£24.00
- Bottle£42.00
I Buongiorno, Nicolaus, 2022
Fiano - puglia IGT
- 125ml£10.00
- 375ml£26.00
- Bottle£48.00
Soave, Iiatium Morini, 2023
100% gargenega - soave doc, veneto
- 125ml£11.00
- 375ml£28.00
- Bottle£55.00
Vicoletto, Rallo Azienda Agricola, 2023
Catarratto – sicily IGP
- 125ml£10.50
- 375ml£26.00
- Bottle£46.00

Vino Rosato

Vino Rosato
125ml/375ml/btl
Grower Series Sicilian Rose, Fondo Antico x Wanderlust, 2023
100% merlot – sicily
- 125ml£9.50
- 375ml£24.00
- Bottle£44.00

Aperitivo

Aperitivo
Wed to Sat 4pm to 7pm, selected £6 cocktails available
Cynar Spritz£9.00
Cynar artichoke liqueur, lemon, prosecco, mint
Amaro & Tonic£9.00
Amaro montenegro, tonic, orange
Americano£9.00
Campari, punt e mes, soda, orange
Aperol Spritz£9.50
Aperol, prosecco, soda
Campari Spritz£9.50
Campari, prosecco, soda
Negroni£9.50
Campari, red vermouth, gin
Negroni Sbagliato£9.50
Campari, red vermouth, prosecco
Prosecco£9.50

Digestivo

Limoncello£4.00
Grappa Barrique Gold£5.00
Frangelico£4.50
Hazelnut liqueur
Amaretto£4.50
Almond liqueur
Fernet Branca£4.50
Bitter, herbaceous liqueur
Amaro Montenegro£5.00
Herbaceous liqueur

Birra

Birra Messina£6.00
4.7% 330ml

Non Alcoholic Drinks

Birra Moretti£5.00
ABV 0% 330ml
Crodino£5.00
Italian bitter orange aperitif
Crodino & Tonic£5.50
Chinotto£5.00
Organic Calabrian sour oranges & aromatic herbs
Fresh Mint Lemonade£4.50
Cloudy Pear Juice£4.50
Cloudy Apple Juice£4.50
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water£5.00
750ml

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

O
Olivia
London1 review
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Really wanted to love this as we had booked for Valentine’s Day and heard great things. The restaurant clearly wasn’t set up for a big Valentine’s Day service. We had to wait a while to be served and then a substantially long wait for any kind of food. The small plates were just that, very small, and having one be served every 20 minutes meant that we weren’t really able to enjoy any of it. When the bill came I actually felt quite upset that we were to spend so much money on what felt like little food and a very stunted service. You could see that the kitchen wasn’t able to withstand a large service and I could understand the staff were doing what they could. The atmosphere was lovely and the drinks were good, just really disappointing not to be as enjoyable as I had hoped.
Ciro'sResponded on February 28, 2025
Hello Olivia Thank you for taking the time to review us. I want to apologise for the slow service on valentines day. I completely understand this impacted your experience and although lessons have been learned from our side it's sad to hear your experience did not live up to your hopes. I have emailed you to continue the conversation, and hopefully speak soon. All the best, Stephanie
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Francesco
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
HELEN and BROOKE made our time a true experience. It is worthwhile mentioning that the whole menu is genuinely HOME MADE, and they are two angels at your service.
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Carly
London1 review
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot. Cosy atmosphere, delicious food and great service!
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LydiaB
Bath12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely local spot! Delicious small plates, great cocktails, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Will definitely be returning
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Harriet
London1 review
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was amazing. The waitress was happy to offer recommendations all of which were delicious. Highly recommend the Tiramisu. Can’t wait to go back
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cute hidden gem. The food was delicious and perfect portions. Will be back for sure.
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Claudia
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Didn’t eat so can’t comment on the food but the drinks were great. Was quite dead for a Thursday though.
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Adam
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely restaurant. Genuinely enjoyed every bite and left happy and full. The waitress was friendly and attentive and the food was absolutely delicious! We shared four small plates and then found room for desert. Will definitely be back for dinner and keen to try the lunch menu. Standout for me was the sausage and mushroom lasagne, and my wife and I really enjoyed the fig and buffalo crostini’s. Such good value for money and a warm, cosy atmosphere.
Ciro'sResponded on October 1, 2024
Thank you for the beautiful review! We are so happy you had a great time and look forward rto seeing you again soon, all the best xx
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FAQs

Ciro's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07934 949151.

Ciro's is rated 4.8 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

6 Northampton St, London, Greater London N1 2HY

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Essex road/Canonbury Street
Neighborhood
Highbury/Islington
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 9:00 am–4:00 pm Wed, Thu 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Essex Road station is 2 min walk to the restaurant.12 min walk from Highbury & IslingtonBuses 73, 56, 38, 471 to Essex Road Station bus stop
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.ciroslondon.co.uk/
Phone number
07934 949151
Catering
We are able to cater to outside functions, lunch buffet style either for home or a work event. Email hello@ciroslondon.co.uk for more details.
Private party facilities
We are available for private hire for guests up to 26 seated or 40 standing. Email hello@ciroslondon.co.uk for more details or visit ciroslondon.co.uk for pictures & menu.

Ciro's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

House-made Focaccia Panini

Bresaola, Grana Padano, Pickled Chilli, Sun-blushed Tomato Mayo & Baby Gem£9.50

Courgette & Spinach Ragu, Buffalo Mozzarella & Rocket£8.00

Fennel Salami, Taleggio, Pesto & Rocket£8.50

Soup

Tomato, Chilli & Garlic with Parmesan & Sourdough£6.00

Snacks & Small Plates

Marinated Olives£5.50

White Truffle Almonds£4.50

Giardiniera - House Pickles£4.50

House-made Focaccia, EVOO & Balsamic£6.50

Cured Meats, Italian Pickles£16.00

Artisan Cheese Plate, Pane Carasau£16.00

Gorgonzola Dumplings£8.00

Anchovy & Lemon Crostini£10.00

Smoked Prosciutto, Bufala Mozzarella & Pesto Crostini£12.00

Taleggio & Quince Crostini£10.00

Wild Mushrooms, Spinach, Lemon£12.00

Heirloom Tomatoes, Aged Balsamic, Basil£10.00

Radicchio, Fennel & Toasted Hazelnuts£10.00

Classic Lasagne£15.00

Gnocchi with Basil Pesto, Parmesan£12.00

Pork & Fennel Polpette£13.00

Traditional Tiramisu£8.00

Cantaloupe Melon Granita£6.00

Affogato£6.00

Digestivo with Dessert

Grappa Gold£5.00

Frangelico£4.50

Amaretto£4.50

Amaro£5.00

Spumante

Prosecco DOC

La Maggiore Pet Nat

Gutturnio Frizzante Rosso DOC

Vino Rosso

Kiruna Montepulciano

I Buongiorno

Dolcetto, Musso, 2022

Chianti Classico DOCG, Castello di Meleto, 2022

Vino Bianco

Vino Bianco

Kiruna Pecorino, 2023

I Buongiorno, Nicolaus, 2022

Soave, Iiatium Morini, 2023

Vicoletto, Rallo Azienda Agricola, 2023

Vino Rosato

Vino Rosato

Grower Series Sicilian Rose, Fondo Antico x Wanderlust, 2023

Aperitivo

Aperitivo

Cynar Spritz£9.00

Amaro & Tonic£9.00

Americano£9.00

Aperol Spritz£9.50

Campari Spritz£9.50

Negroni£9.50

Negroni Sbagliato£9.50

Prosecco£9.50

Digestivo

Limoncello£4.00

Grappa Barrique Gold£5.00

Frangelico£4.50

Amaretto£4.50

Fernet Branca£4.50

Amaro Montenegro£5.00

Birra

Birra Messina£6.00

Non Alcoholic Drinks

Birra Moretti£5.00

Crodino£5.00

Crodino & Tonic£5.50

Chinotto£5.00

Fresh Mint Lemonade£4.50

Cloudy Pear Juice£4.50