Giano

Stumbled upon Giano on a rainy Wednesday evening and it turned out to be such a gem. The food was very good and very well priced. homemade pastas and tasty appetizers that felt authentic and comforting and very fresh. The vibe is cozy and intimate, making it a perfect date night spot. What really set the experience apart was the service. Our waiter was incredible-warm, entertaining, and so passionate about Italian food. The way he described the dishes made you want to try everything. He’s honestly one of the reasons I’d come back.

We were in town for a few days and after seeing a Broadway show, I asked my New York friend for a great Italian restaurant recommendation. He suggested GIANO on 126 E 7th St. Although it was a bit out of our way since we were on 42nd and 8th, we trusted his taste and took a cab—and I’m so glad we did. Wow! He couldn’t have recommended a better place. The dishes were absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Paolo and Roberta were incredibly authentic, professional, friendly, and caring. The atmosphere was so relaxed and welcoming, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Below are a few photos of the amazing dishes we ordered. This place truly deserves 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Italian dining experience in NYC.

The restaurant has a nice and cozy atmosphere and the waiters are real Italians and are all friendly and efficient. That’s the good part. The food we ordered was good but nothing to write home about. Every pasta we ordered was a bit heavy on the salt. In fact the best part was the Appetizers we ordered. Its a nice enough place but we’d probably won’t come here again.

As soon as we got in we knew we were in the right place. The whole staff was so sweet and friendly with us and specially our server “Matteo”- that guy loves what he’s doing over there. We will definitely come back

Found this spot online while looking for an Italian restaurant. The amazing reviews and low prices convinced me to try it, and it totally exceeded my expectations! Cool vibe with dim lights, brick walls, modern chandeliers and the perfect lounge music. We had burrata, meatballs, two pastas (sausage & truffle — absolutely incredible, and the amatriciana that was awarded best in NYC on The Best Dish Ever), plus two glasses of wine for just $9 each. Finished with a light, creamy cheesecake — honestly the best I’ve ever had. Fantastic experience, highly recommended!

Just found this beautiful amazing Italian placed owned by Italians with truly good and fresh products , it’s delicious thank you for this experience

I kind of feel like I need to gatekeep this place but the service and food are so amazing it deserves to be wayyyy busier than it is. Our server Mattéo was so nice and knowledgeable. We went on a Monday night and it was so cute and quiet, we got seated right away. The whole menu is amazing it’s so hard to pick what to get. The burrata appetizer special was incredible, along with the homemade pasta dishes. I highly suggest going with someone who doesn’t mind sharing because you definitely need to get one red sauce and one white sauce pasta. Really great wine list and the prices are great!!!

We LOVED Giano! Incredible food made with so much love and care. Wonderful, attentive, nurturing owners that make you feel like family. Every dish we had, from appetizers to mains to a sensational dessert, was spectacular. I’m so sad I don’t live in NYC anymore — I would make this a regular spot if I was in town!