Had a wonderful experience at Cipollini and felt honored to be there on opening night. They graciously found a place for us without reservations. Ellen, our server, was fantastic. The whole crew seemed very invested in the success of the opening. A gentleman (we assumed the owner) asked us to fill out feedback cards - we were humbled our opinion was asked for! Everything was delicious - our only comment was that the pasta course felt a little light on portion for the price ($36 for a plate - I estimate the dish had maybe 10 gnocchi total - granted they were handmade and the dish included truffle which is a costly element). Despite the price to portion ratio, the gnocchi was some of the most scrumptious I have ever had. The espresso martini I ordered was fantastic. Great spot for date night. Pictured are their arancini appetizer, ricotta gnocchi, saltimbocca, tiramisu, and milk chocolate tart. We will absolutely be back!
Dave Harlan
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June 17, 2026
I liked it.
The arancini and focaccia were good. The pears in the pear salad were great but the greens were disappointing.
The chicken Parmesan was a little better than average, maybe, but I wouldn’t get it again and the table agreed that it was our least favorite entree. It was served with pastina which wasn’t good and wasn’t a good side for the chicken parm.
The steak and the bucatini were quite good. The steak was surprisingly tender and was my favorite. The sauce on the bucatini was excellent and the meatballs pretty good if a little tough.
None of the desserts impressed. The tiramisu was too much a pudding and not enough of a cake. The Italian cherry custard was strange and not in a good way. We didn’t know what to expect and were still disappointed.
Overall it was a good dinner and I will go back and try something else.
mai nguyen
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April 17, 2026
Amazing Service and outstanding food!!! From the moment i pulled up to valet i was greeted and taken care of quickly Will was awesome! our waitress was so kind and knowledgeable of the menu every time i looked up i was getting my water refilled , new set of utensils , everything was so efficient . the seared scallops were a great start off with the green sauce on top is a chefs kiss, the short rib lasagna was so flavorful and mouth watering, the squid ink pasta with lobster is to die for i woke up still thinking about it, and don’t get me started on the hazelnut tiramisu !!! there’s not another restaurant quite like this one , i went last night and i’m already trying to figure out when i can go back!
Clay Greene
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June 24, 2026
I enjoyed a delicious meal tonight at Cipollini. The service from bar to table was wonderful and very professional. The decor of the restaurant was well done and the clientele felt as if I was in an upscale New York City restaurant. The pork tenderloin was well cooked and the polenta was so smooth I thought it was mashed potatoes. I would highly recommend.
Megan Paz
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May 08, 2026
Honestly our favorite Italian date night spot right now! Everything felt elevated, romantic, and comfortable all at the same time! Each dish was a beautiful blend of flavors and our server, Ellen, was on pointe -perfectly attentive & knowledgeable.- We will be back!
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Had a wonderful experience at Cipollini and felt honored to be there on opening night. They graciously found a place for us without reservations. Ellen, our server, was fantastic. The whole crew seemed very invested in the success of the opening. A gentleman (we assumed the owner) asked us to fill out feedback cards - we were humbled our opinion was asked for! Everything was delicious - our only comment was that the pasta course felt a little light on portion for the price ($36 for a plate - I estimate the dish had maybe 10 gnocchi total - granted they were handmade and the dish included truffle which is a costly element). Despite the price to portion ratio, the gnocchi was some of the most scrumptious I have ever had. The espresso martini I ordered was fantastic. Great spot for date night. Pictured are their arancini appetizer, ricotta gnocchi, saltimbocca, tiramisu, and milk chocolate tart. We will absolutely be back!
I liked it. The arancini and focaccia were good. The pears in the pear salad were great but the greens were disappointing. The chicken Parmesan was a little better than average, maybe, but I wouldn’t get it again and the table agreed that it was our least favorite entree. It was served with pastina which wasn’t good and wasn’t a good side for the chicken parm. The steak and the bucatini were quite good. The steak was surprisingly tender and was my favorite. The sauce on the bucatini was excellent and the meatballs pretty good if a little tough. None of the desserts impressed. The tiramisu was too much a pudding and not enough of a cake. The Italian cherry custard was strange and not in a good way. We didn’t know what to expect and were still disappointed. Overall it was a good dinner and I will go back and try something else.
Amazing Service and outstanding food!!! From the moment i pulled up to valet i was greeted and taken care of quickly Will was awesome! our waitress was so kind and knowledgeable of the menu every time i looked up i was getting my water refilled , new set of utensils , everything was so efficient . the seared scallops were a great start off with the green sauce on top is a chefs kiss, the short rib lasagna was so flavorful and mouth watering, the squid ink pasta with lobster is to die for i woke up still thinking about it, and don’t get me started on the hazelnut tiramisu !!! there’s not another restaurant quite like this one , i went last night and i’m already trying to figure out when i can go back!
I enjoyed a delicious meal tonight at Cipollini. The service from bar to table was wonderful and very professional. The decor of the restaurant was well done and the clientele felt as if I was in an upscale New York City restaurant. The pork tenderloin was well cooked and the polenta was so smooth I thought it was mashed potatoes. I would highly recommend.
Honestly our favorite Italian date night spot right now! Everything felt elevated, romantic, and comfortable all at the same time! Each dish was a beautiful blend of flavors and our server, Ellen, was on pointe -perfectly attentive & knowledgeable.- We will be back!