Ciccio Cincin
West Village, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Ciccio Cincin on Washington Street in the West Village is an easy book by neighborhood standards, with outdoor seating that makes it worth returning to specifically in warm weather. The West Village block is one of the better street-level settings in Lower Manhattan for an unhurried evening. Verify current pricing and hours directly before visiting.
About Ciccio Cincin
Quick Verdict
Ciccio Cincin sits at 681 Washington St in the West Village, a neighborhood where the outdoor seating game is serious and the competition for good warm-weather tables is real. If you're returning after a first visit, the outdoor or terrace space is the reason to come back specifically; the West Village block is one of the better street-level settings in Lower Manhattan for an unhurried evening. Booking is easy relative to most venues in this zip code, which puts it ahead of many neighbors on the pure accessibility front.
The Space
The address places Ciccio Cincin on Washington Street in the West Village, a tree-lined stretch that lends itself to the kind of al fresco sitting that makes a two-hour dinner feel justified. For regulars, the outdoor seating is the differentiator: come when the weather cooperates and the street setting does more work than any interior ever could. If you've been once in winter or at the bar inside, scheduling a warm-weather return to take advantage of the exterior positioning is the direct next move. West Village outdoor tables book faster than indoor seats at most comparable spots, so plan accordingly and reserve early in the week for weekend evenings.
What to Know Before You Book
Pricing, full hours, the current menu are not confirmed in our data, so verify directly with the venue before committing. What is confirmed: the location is walkable from the Christopher St–Sheridan Square subway stop and sits in one of the most concentrated blocks of bars and restaurants in the city, meaning a pre- or post-dinner stop at Amor y Amargo or Attaboy NYC is easy to layer in. For a fuller picture of what's around, see our full New York City bars guide and our full New York City restaurants guide.
Reservations: Easy; book a few days ahead for weekdays, earlier for weekend outdoor seats. Dress: Smart casual fits the West Village standard. Budget: Confirm current pricing directly with the venue. Getting there: Christopher St–Sheridan Square (1 train) is the closest subway stop.
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Planning details
- Location
- 681 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- ciccionyc.com
- Phone
- +1 212 401 2121
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ciccio Cincin reads like a West Village room that leans into restraint rather than flash. The copy frames it inside a neighborhood that rewards discipline, positioning the kitchen at the intersection of reassuring Italian structure and local, technically minded execution. Evenings feel unhurried on this stretch of Washington Street, and the tone suggests a place that favors thoughtful technique and ingredient-led dishes over trend-driven maximalism. That combination produces a calm, composed energy: polished without being ostentatious, quietly confident in its choices and attentive to the neighborhood’s exacting standards.
Best For
This venue is best encountered in the evening, when the West Village’s unhurried rhythm is most apparent. The editorial emphasis on disciplined, Italian-adjacent cooking and local sourcing makes it a natural fit for diners who appreciate refined interpretations of familiar dishes rather than theatrical novelty. Regulars and neighborhood diners who value consistent technical execution and ingredient focus are likely to make it part of their rotation. While the piece avoids menu specifics, the overall framing points squarely toward dinner service as the primary occasion.
Ordering Tips
Menu guidance is broad rather than prescriptive: look for dishes that demonstrate the house’s stated discipline and balance between Italian structure and local sourcing. Favor preparations that read as considered—where technique and ingredient clarity are prioritized over flashy additions. Because the editorial frame highlights a measured approach to Italian-American tradition, expect offerings that reinterpret familiar formats with restraint; choose items that appear to foreground provenance and precision. The piece provides no dish-level specifics, so ordering with an eye toward simplicity and craftsmanship is the safest bet.
Venue details
Ambiance
warm and welcoming with a charming, casual neighborhood atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Negroni
- Aperol Spritz
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Long Island Bar; Notable alternative
- Dirty French; Notable alternative
- Superbueno; Notable alternative
- Amor y Amargo; Notable alternative
- Angel's Share; Notable alternative
Bar context
For the West Village and Lower Manhattan bar scene, Ciccio Cincin's strongest card is accessibility: it books easier than most comparable addresses in the neighborhood. The Long Island Bar in Brooklyn is the better call if you want a confirmed classic cocktail pedigree and a room with documented reputation, but it requires a trip across the water. If you're staying in Manhattan and want something within walking distance with less friction, Ciccio Cincin's Washington St position wins on convenience.
For cocktail-first experiences in the city, Angel's Share and Amor y Amargo both carry stronger verifiable drink credentials. Amor y Amargo in particular is the right choice if bitters-driven cocktails and a focused program matter more to you than setting. Ciccio Cincin holds its own on atmosphere, especially outdoors, but if the cocktail list is your primary reason for going, those alternatives offer more certainty on what you're getting. Superbueno is the livelier, louder alternative for groups who want energy over intimacy.
Dirty French operates in a different register entirely; restaurant-forward with a bar program attached; so the comparison only holds if you're deciding between a full dinner out and a drinks-led evening. Bottom line: Ciccio Cincin is the path of least resistance for a warm-weather West Village evening, but if a specific drink program or documented accolades are driving your decision, the alternatives above give you more to go on.
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Compare Ciccio Cincin
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Ciccio Cincin | No published awards | Easy |
| The Long Island Bar | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #3672025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #64 | Unknown |
| Dirty French | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #322025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6192025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4302023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1932023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended | Unknown |
| Superbueno | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #9Top 500 Bars 2026 · #35Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons (Top Four Finalist)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar by Gruppo Montenegro - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar by Gruppo Montenegro (Top Four Finalist)2026 OAD Casual in North America RecommendedTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons (Top 10 Nominee)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 10 Nominee)2025 James Beard Awards · #12025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #2 | Unknown |
| Amor y Amargo | 2024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #232022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #23Pearl Recommended Bars | Unknown |
| Angel's Share | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #31Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2002026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #432025 OAD Casual in North America2024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #432012 World's 50 Best Bars · #34Pearl Recommended Bars | Unknown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciccio Cincin good for a date?
Yes; the Washington Street address in the West Village does a lot of the work. The neighborhood's tree-lined, low-key energy makes it a solid pick for a first or second date where you want atmosphere without the pressure of a formal dinner reservation. Outdoor seating on that stretch adds to the appeal. For a more cocktail-forward date night nearby, Amor y Amargo is the comparison to make.
What's the signature drink at Ciccio Cincin?
Specific menu details aren't confirmed in our data, so verify with the venue directly before going in with expectations. What the address and West Village context suggest is a drinks-first operation where the list changes with the room's mood. If a locked-in signature program matters to you, Angel's Share in the East Village offers that with more consistency.
Does Ciccio Cincin have happy hour deals?
Hours and pricing aren't confirmed in our data; call or check with the venue before planning around a deal. West Village bars at this address level don't always run formal happy hours, so don't assume. The Long Island Bar in Brooklyn is a better bet if value-per-drink at a set time is the priority.
What's the crowd like at Ciccio Cincin?
The 681 Washington St location puts it squarely in the West Village's after-work and weekend-evening crowd; neighborhood regulars, industry people, the occasional date. Expect a relatively low-key mix rather than a destination nightlife scene. It's a different energy from Superbueno or Dirty French, which draw more of a see-and-be-seen crowd.
Is the food good at Ciccio Cincin?
Menu details aren't confirmed in our data, so we can't call specific dishes. What the West Village location does confirm is high baseline competition; venues on this stretch tend to hold their own on food or lose the neighborhood quickly. Verify the current menu directly before booking if food is your primary reason to go, rather than drinks or the outdoor setting.
