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Giano

126 E. 7th St., New York, NY 10009
nr. Ave. A  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-673-7200 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.7 out of 10

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    7 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Italian
Photo by Jeremy Liebman

Official Website

gianonyc.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri, 5:30pm-midnight; Sat-Sun, 11:30am-4pm and 5:30pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.; 6 at Astor Pl.

Prices

$12-$21

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

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Named for the Roman god Janus, whose two heads face different directions, Giano looks to the past and to the future with both its food and décor. The front of the East Village restaurant is sleek and modern, with a curving resin bar and wine specials projected on a screen in a font that mimics handwriting on a chalkboard. Walk farther inside, and the motif shifts to rustic wood and exposed brick. The three owners hail from Milan, and the menu, like Insieme’s Marco Canora’s, is divided into separate categories for the traditional and the contemporary. Lasagne alla Bolognese occupies the former, naturally, while the latter is devoted to novelties like soy-marinated tuna with apples, and pancetta-wrapped beef with horseradish mousse.

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Food: 9.7
Service: 10.0
Décor: 9.7
Value: 9.9

Tasty, good service, and great value

WendyBird from 10016 | Posted on 12/30/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 9

Went here with a group of 6 and we were pulled in by the alluring menu and fair prices, and were not disappointed. The bresaola appetizer with arugula, olive tapenade, and parmesan crisps was flavorful without being overbearing. The pumpkin gnocchi with parmesan cream sauce was dense and rich, but the pumpkin flavor got lost in the sauce. The ricotta/spinach dumplings in sage and brown butter were likewise expectantly rich, but the modest portion size ensured satisfaction without overstuffing. The flavors were great, but it could have used a touch more salt. We shared tiramisu and found it was well balanced between the creamy mascarpone cheese and intense espresso soaked cake. Our waiter was helpful in picking out wine, and on the whole, the entire staff was very attentive and friendly. The décor was clean and modern, and very comfortable. There was a steady stream (trickle?) of customers, but at no time did the restaurant fill up. Despite the relative calm, the other patrons seemed upbeat so the atmosphere was relaxed, and never stifling. Overall, the food was a solid “good”, but the atmosphere, service, and reasonable prices improved the quality and value of our experience.

a modern twist in the village

lilypad51284 from 10002 | Posted on 2/27/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

this cozey italian eatery is what 2008 is all about. the decor and the food are both so defined that you can rarely find in the village. If you ask to the owner, ' what is the concept behind the restaurant?' you will find the stubborn but very thoughtful and sophistication answer from him. i love the restaurant, the food and the people.

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