Restaurant in New York City, United States
Cibar
100Pearl PointsDrink-first, late-night
About Cibar
Cibar is worth considering for an easy Gramercy-area evening when atmosphere and late-night flexibility matter more than a clearly defined cuisine or chef-led format. Book it as a social plan, not as a destination dining bet; for a more specific food brief nearby, compare against Carlotto, Javelina, or Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante.
Should you plan around Cibar? Yes if the goal is an evening or late-night stop in New York City and the schedule fits your plans. The verified public details are limited, so the decision should rest on practical basics: Cibar is open Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday, has a smart-casual dress code.
Book it for an evening plan, not a researched tasting-menu night
The smart use case is a flexible night out in New York City where timing and ease matter. With no verified chef, cuisine type, awards, menu details, or price range available here, Cibar should not be treated as a special-occasion restaurant that earns the plan on documented culinary specifics. It is better framed as an evening option for people who are comfortable choosing a venue with limited published detail.
Service expectations should be practical: choose it when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the group, confirm current details directly before making a plan. For diners who want a clearer food identity before committing, compare it against Carlotto, Javelina, or Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante if one of those better matches the night you are planning.
The decision comes down to how much structure you need
If the night needs clear ordering guidance, named dishes, or a published culinary point of view, Cibar is not the easiest choice to evaluate in advance from the verified details here. If the night is more about meeting in New York City and keeping the plan relaxed, Cibar can make sense. The verified hours favor evening and late-night use: Tuesday 5:30 PM–12 AM, Wednesday and Thursday 5 PM–12 AM, Friday 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday 6 PM–2 AM, with Sunday and Monday closed.
For broader planning, use our full New York City restaurants guide when the meal itself is the priority, our full New York City bars guide when the room and setting matter more, or our full New York City experiences guide if this is part of a larger night out. Travelers pairing dinner with lodging can also check our full New York City hotels guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Cibar accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here, so larger parties should confirm directly with Cibar before planning around it. The verified schedule runs Tuesday through Saturday in the evening and late night, with Sunday and Monday closed. Compared with Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante, it may be worth checking which venue better fits the kind of night you want.
What should I wear to Cibar?
Cibar's verified dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat evening clothes rather than anything overly formal. Since the verified hours run from evening into late night on open days, polished casual is the safe call.
Can I eat at the bar at Cibar?
Specific seating and service-format details are not verified here. If bar seating, a full meal, or a particular ordering setup matters to your plan, confirm directly with Cibar before you go. If you want to compare alternatives, Daily Provisions is another New York City option to consider.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cibar?
Dinner or a later evening plan is the verified fit, since Cibar's listed hours begin in the evening and no lunch hours are listed. It is open Tuesday 5:30 PM–12 AM, Wednesday and Thursday 5 PM–12 AM, Friday 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday 6 PM–2 AM, it is closed Sunday and Monday. If you want a daytime plan, compare other New York City options such as Caffé Panna or Daily Provisions.
What should I order at Cibar?
Specific menu items are not verified here. Check Cibar's official channels for the latest ordering details. For a fuller comparison before choosing, Carlotto is another New York City venue to consider; for a flexible evening plan, Cibar may still work if its hours and smart-casual dress code fit.
Location
56 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
New York City, United States
Compare Cibar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cibar | New York City | , | , |
| Caffé Panna | Manhattan | Gelateria | , |
| Javelina | New York City | , | , |
| Carlotto | New York City | Contemporary | $$$ |
| Daily Provisions | New York City | Café | , |
| Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante | New York City | , | , |
How Cibar New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if Cibar is not the right fit
Pick Carlotto if the group wants a more defined contemporary dinner and is comfortable with a $$$ price tier. Pick Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante if a classic neighborhood-restaurant feel is safer for the occasion.
How Cibar compares nearby
Cibar is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the plan is centered on evening atmosphere rather than a fully mapped dinner. Carlotto is the clearer pick for diners who want a contemporary $$$ restaurant and a more defined food brief, while Cibar makes more sense when booking friction and a social room matter more than menu specificity.
Against Javelina and Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante, Cibar is less useful for readers who want to know exactly what kind of meal they are signing up for. Choose Javelina or Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante when the group needs a clearer restaurant identity; choose Cibar when the night is looser and the location near Irving Place is the advantage.
Daily Provisions and Caffé Panna serve different roles: Daily Provisions is better for café-style convenience, Caffé Panna is a dessert-focused stop. Neither replaces Cibar for an evening plan, but both are stronger if the brief is quick, casual, food-specific.
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