Zio Ristorante

Zio Ristorante is a great dining destination on 19th Street in the heart of the Flatiron District in New York City. Zio weaves seasonal ingredients into inspired culinary combinations influenced by Italian and Mediterranean flavors.

Champagne and wine hues set the vast former-dance-club space aglow at this moderate Mediterranean-Italian that offers "delicious", sometimes "inventive" dishes, like pizza, housemade pasta ( including gluten-free options) and other specialties; the "spacious" open kitchen–enhanced interior allows for "space between tables and a sense of privacy", and not only is the lounge/bar "comfortable",...

Zio Ristorante offers dishes influenced by flavors of the Mediterranean: lunch includes paninis and grilled pizza specialties, from a traditional Caprese, to a Crudo topped with prosciutto, stracchino cheese and arugula. Among the salad and antipasti selections is the Pomodori made with heirloom tomatoes, Cerignola olives, and salted ricotta, and the Pesca Spada, balsamic marinated swordfish...

In the sea of Italian eateries in New York City's dining landscape, this Flatiron District restaurant stands out not only because its moniker, Zio, meaning uncle, is intentionally masculine (going against the Italian love of mommas and…

Brindisi-bred chef brings Adriatic/Medi influences to the Flatiron. Seasonal menu gets ambitious with almond-crusted rack of lamb, saffron risotto cake and bone marrow. Homemade pastas aplenty, don’t miss the lobster ravioli in lemon zest sauce. (For total immersion experience, there’s the “Tavolo di Max" chef’s table.) Earth-toned room is lit warm, with long banquettes under off-kilter light...

ZIO Ristorante serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of New York City’s Flatiron District delivering a lively atmosphere in a warm setting.