Came in for their special mellanzane parmigiana to be told it's of the menu and as we are old patrons they made a quick plan to organize the ingredients and made it for us... it was the best one ever... thank you guys for making our experience special..
We popped into this establishment after Sunday church for an early lunch. And we certainly were pleasantly surprised
Not judging the book by its cover, but this establishment felt more like a burger pub joint. There is a reason this establishment has been in business since 1985 .. the food is on point!
True to its portuguese roots, we certainly enjoyed it. From the thoughtful focaccia served to us as a taster, to the 2 different chilly bowls brought out .. its nice to feel like people are happy to serve you!
We had the calamari and chorizo combo with a pizza and both were great! The calamari and chorizo tastes authentic and the hand cut bulky chips were yum.
Pizza was good too!
Nice establishment to have an easy lunch and great for the family
Been to Ciros on many occasions and not once has it disappointed. I love the complimentary Foccacia bread as starters paired with the olive oil infused garlic flakes. The Ciro pizza is a must try if you love prawn đ€, Waiters are friendly and service is A+
Good location, cozy ambience and great pizzas. We went here with a big group with kids. The seating arrangement is open and conducive to families. We ordered some drinks and veggie pizzas. We lived the food and open environment
Probably still one of the best pizza places in the Fourways area. We have been going to Ciro's for the past 18 years and never had a bad meal. The service is good and it's great to sit in the open area in the early evening. Well done for serving great food for so many years
The menue is very diverse. I could say a cross between Portuguese and French cuisine. The portions the serve are usually large. I had the ribs and they where okay, bothing I haven't ratsted before. The atmosphere is lovely probably for a nice sunday lunch. They usually have a live band playing live. I would come back just to try all the other interesting dishes
Very nice warm atmosphere that is welcoming and homey.
The wait staff are efficient and helpful while the food is cooked well as well as flavourful.
Great for a aunny afternoon with friends or a romantic evening as there are always big candles on the tables.
Upon arrival you can order a feta foccaccia that is yummy. And any of the chocies on the menu is great. Except maybe the duck which is a bit dry.
Top choices are Calamari and Ribs.
The pizza here are amazing I enjoyed the chicken pizza and pasta. Great service and awesome very friendly staff.
A complementary foccacia on arrival that this a unique touch.
Only problem is that an air conditioning definitely needs to be installed.
Great service.
Had a very enjoyable evening here, complimentary focaccia was greatly appreciated and 2 of my 3 companions enjoyed their meals immensely. The pizza could not be faulted, the Ossa Bucco and steak were great, the Rojoes was sadly a let down.
Coffees were great and we were all too full for dessert.
The restaurant was busy when we were there and, despite this our meals and drinks arrived fairly swiftly, once we managed to get the waiters attention. In terms of value for money, Ciro's is on par with most Italian sit down restaurants, the vibe is good and friendly and the venue is clean and pleasant.
Not somewhere I would make special missions to get to, but I will be back whenever I am in the area and looking for good Italian.
Met some friends here for lunch. I was super impressed to start a meal with a large free foccacia, who does not love freebees???
For starters I had the crumbed brie which was pretty good.
I had the prawn curry for mains which was devine (except for the boring bland rice - gotta fix this). My friend had the duck which was crispy skinned and tender.
For dessert I got a Mille-feuille and it was super om nom nom nom!
Overall a really well spent and filling afternoon!
I've been to a lot of restaurants and this is one of the best. You always know that you are getting good quality and value for money here. There pizzas are divine, the pasta is good, but the klipklip my favourite. There menu had a wide variety. Definitely worth a try.
Beautiful place, Umberto is the best host ever, very Worm inside for cold winter days.
Excellent service ,
I go often with my family and they love it.
Keep up the grate job..
If you are in search of a quiet and cosy restaurant with scrumptious food, then Ciro's is just what you need. We love their vast menu offering genuine Portuguese cuisine and Italian fare which never fails to disappoint and always make a point of going back at least once every few months.
I love this restaurant, we love this restaurant, we live close by. We pop in often it's cosy outside(fire) or inside, decor is as it was on day 1, that's cool, menu does change seasonal or when ever cool. Waiters truly suck, my pet mouse could have done a better job on service,poorly trained staff really especially when they only tell you out of stocks when you order it then kick you out before 10,
Its the traditional Portuguese restaurant, go early or you get chased away.
Awesome homely food with lots of love. This place has been around for ages and the quality of food has never changed. They have a huge range of options from crab curry to pizza. Unpretentious. Cosy. Great food. Service is a little slow though. Worth a try.
Ciro's is one of those warm, cozy type places that is just......nice. Sitting outside during the cooler evenings is a pleasure as they have fires burning around and about. Inside can get rather warm but it has a family feel to it. Very enjoyable food at good prices.
My family has been coming to Ciro's for years. The restaurant has a homely feeling and the outside seating is great for a warm summer afternoon. The service can be slow and inattentive sometimes. They have a decent number of vegetarian options in terms of pizza and pasta.
On our most recent visit, I had the fettuccine arabiatta. The actual pasta was soft and tasted homemade so that was a winner. I thoroughly enjoyed the sauce which was creamy and spicy at the same time. On our table we also had a folded pizza (beware, it's massive) and a penne macchiata. Both were enjoyed. The penne Napolitana was found to be extremely bland and average - wouldn't recommend it. In the past, we've also enjoyed their pizza which is good.
Overall, cosy spot with authentic Italian food. I would definitely recommend the arabiatta pasta. Hopefully the service improves in the future.
Mario our waiter was really pleasant to deal with. This restaurant's pizza was quite nice. You receive a free focaccia before your meal arrives (as pictured). With generous quantities of garlic, red chillies and green chillies.
Its Portuguese and Italian restaurant.
Can't wait to go back again.
We've been to Ciro quite a few times and the food never disappoints. I had the Oxtail which was lip smackingly delicious! My husband had a Calzone which was massive, and not shy on filling. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and service is great. A definite must visit. With- Gregg
Crab curry, giblets, muscles BEEN AMAZING FOR 15 yrs- nothing's changed and love the courtyard outside and lots of parking- thank you ciros!! NEW EDIT: Sad to say no more giblets, mussles, OR CRAB. totally different menu and normally go twice a week. Please bring them back. And no lunch special portuguese steak- ill even pay mor for them all but they arent available.
I cannot find a single thing to fault Ciro's on, except maybe my own fault for driving past this place so many times over the years and never going in. Every single item on the menu is delicious; been here a couples times now and ordered things ranging from deep fried brie and prawns to proschiutto and curry. Each and every item is delectable, the service is fantastic and the ambiance is delightfully casual. One of the best meals to be found in Joburg, and without my husband needing to worry if he's wearing the right shoes or shirt.If you haven't tried Ciro's yet, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.
This is a definite winner for a lazy Sunday afternoon lunch.
Everything is made from scratch with love and care. The waiters are friendly, personable and go out of their way too make sure every visit is special.
The pizza here is legendary and the seafood made to perfection. This place appeals to all ages.
Ordered a lamb shank. Was great !!! Plus they gave me a complimentary focaccia bread. Always good food and great service here !!! Will be back again soon :-)
This restaurant is awesome, Umberto is a legend, a must visit. The food is outstanding, ambience both inside and out, is superbly homely. There is also a great selection of wines.
Johannes Jurie Van Wyk
+5
I have had a 28 year relationship with Ciros. In the days in 1987 in Brixton it was th best pizza any student could hope for. Since Umberto moved to Fourways it became a regular drive espacially on Sunday early evenings. Great music even better food makes it the rightfull first of my Zomato reviews. Umberto you will always be a highlight in my culinary exploits.
What a great find. Perfect venue for a casual dinner. Great cozy ambience, wide selection of wine, tasty food; friendly and knowledgeable staff all made up for my great experience.Tried the peri peri chicken livers, Portuguese steak and lamb shank...all were awesome. Will definitely go back.
Ended up at Ciro as another restaurant was closed and I was pleasantly surprised. Service was outstanding, waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. Ordered the Osso Buco with vegetables and it was delicious. Refreshing to find a restaurant that serves food that is properly hot. It was very tender but did contain a section of sinew. Finished the meal off with espresso and Mille-feuille which was outstanding. Not the standard item but with added strawberries. It's not your typical high-end Sandton restaurant but excellent service and value for money. Highly recommended.
Absolutely LOVE this place! It has amazingly slipped under many people's noses. It is something everyone needs to try! Everything on the menu is FANTASTIC, especially the pizzas (popeye special is a must have), the steaks and seafood! It has somewhat become a family tradition to go to Ciros for Sunday lunches! Definitely recommend this to everyone. Umberto is a fantastic restauranteur!
Nice place, the owner is very hands on and Pritty much always there, food is good and I personally recommend the cod fish, first Portuguese Restuaraunt I've been to where pizza is served and seems to be popular as I saw many ordering it and many coming in to collect for takeaways
Ciros is just delightful...its watm and homey..and a sunday arvy with a jug of sangria out on the patio listening to live music makes you think youre in Italy..my family has been going here forever and by now iv sampled most of the delicious menu and yet to meet a plate i did not enjoy...the service is fantastic and im sure it is because Umberto himself goes around from table to table checking....
Fantastic little spot hidden away from the hordes in Fourways. Every meal we've had has been excellent - amazing Calzone and pasta to steak and prawns. Definitely worth a visit!
What a little gem in Fourways! It is so homely and welcoming in winter and summer.
The decor makes you feel as though "you belong" and that you are being welcomed constantly which is very hard to establish.
They produce the best Carbonara I have ever eaten! This is the biggest recommendation I can give if you feel like some pasta! It is simply delicious! And any pizza that you order you cannot go wrong!
It is truly an Italian gem, with excellent and efficient service.
Some weekends they have musicians which is truly lovely to listen to, so inquire when they are playing.
Although quite far from where I reside, visiting ciros is definitely worth the drive.
It was the best lasagne and sangria I have had. It was the right amount of creamy and the right amount of filling. DEVINE
Another #HiddenGem everyone should visit.
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Had dinner there a week ago. Probably one of the best venues for pizza and seafood. We had pizza and oysters. But the highlight of the evening was the entertainment, a lovely lady with an awesome voice!
Ciro's is a lovely little spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Their Calzone is by far one of the best I've ever tasted.
Their beer selection could do with a bit of work as their only beer on tap is Hansa.
I have been here several times, great food and atmosphere. Nice variety on the menu and perfect for a family evening or a romantic dinner. Live music on sunday was a nice touch too!
High light of my every meal is the homemade desserts!!some of the best!
Great food! Great family restaurant, one of the guests was vegetarian, the chef made a special request vegetarian platter for two. Desserts however wasn't anything to brag about.
#Italian food well done, awesome food and ambiance, Authentic Italian food to be enjoyed with familia & friends. Good pizzas and pastas + Sangria ????
Warm and cosy atmosphere and huge portion sizes. My food wasn't the best I've had, but it was still a nice meal. However, I would definitely recommend the crab curry. I had a bite of my boyfriend's and the whole night I had my eye on his food. This is a great restaurant for a casual family evening. Innes Du Preez
Culinary highlight of the year! Roberto the owner is handson and quite a fun character to talk to. Went into a crab frenzy, 1kg of crab curry served in the shell. So be ready for a messy frenzy eat!
Order the crab curry. Flavours were amazing best crab I've had not only in JHB but even better than Mauritius. Will definitely be back. Service was great.
This was my second time at Ciro's and I was not disappointed. Delicious Italian food and a nice casual atmosphere. Service really good and the staff friendly. I had the prawns and they had good tecture, not floury defrosted prawns.
An amazing restaurant with great food at reasonable prices! They still give the best garlic focaccia as a complementary starter when you arrive which is awesome with their home made chilli! Meals I would recommend is the Umberto steak or Prawns National. This place is definitely worth the visit.
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Ciro's was nothing short of an absolute treat! From the quaint, vintage Italian decor with candlelit tables which create a romantic atmosphere ; to the friendly staff, great service and delicious food!
The outside seating is stunning, especially for warm summer evenings, with trees surrounding the patio which transports you to a little corner of Italy! Inside is warm and cozy with the firewood pizza oven and a just-loud-enough soundtrack of all your favourite 90's classics.
Our waitress was lovely and attentive and made my night by placing a warm, crispy garlic foccacia bread on our table just after our drinks were served. And the best part - along with the fresh and amorous chilli and garlic - it's on the house!
I was unable to order Sauvignon Blanc by the glass, which was a bit disappointing, but my Chenin Blanc was accompanied with a bucket of ice which I really appreciated not having to ask for.
The menu is large and caters for anyone's taste buds with various Portuguese and Italian meals. They also offer quite a few specials which all looked divine. I didn't have a starter - due to scoffing down the foccacia in a ravenous frenzy - but I am definitely going back to taste the Chourizo starter.
My partner ordered the 14 Queen prawns which come with chips, rice AND salad. The lemon butter and peri peri sauces were incredible, with me leaning across the table numerous times to steal a taste. The prawns were cooked very well and were soft and tasty, however one complaint would be that they stuck to the shell. I ordered the Cajun calamari which was cooked to perfection and tasted even better with the absolutely addictive tartar sauce. We ended up sharing between the two of us, which was a great option as we got the best of both meals. You are given quite a large portion - which we finished off completely!
Our plates were cleared almost immediately and refunded with wet napkins for our greasy, greedy fingers. No dessert was ordered due to our gluttony, but the bill was brought speedily and everything is very fairly priced. We even got to do a little customer review at the end, which I think is what every restaurant needs!Â
Thank you Ciro's, we will definitely be back again soon!
Been here many times and always good, wholesome food. A dependable favorite when you just want to chill. Especially great on weekend evenings when they have some live music. Food is simple and good. Only one negative from our last visit was a pesky and rather persistent flower seller. Personally I think we are harassed enough a every second robot with beggars and I think having your meal interrupted with someone else trying to part you from your money is just bad taste.
Not bad, very warm atmosphere. Service is excellent! The menu has something for everyone on it, so this lovely little place is sure to tickle your tastebuds! Snails for starter was very tasty and left me wanting more. Had the lamb shank for main. Apart from being a bit dry, was very tasty and pleasant to eat. Paired with good company this restuarant is a lovely dining experience!!!
Awesome! Great atmosphere, good music, friendly staff and the menu is great.
The "Umberto steak" is a must-do and the chourizo is fantastic. I have also subsequently fallen in love with the Osso Bucco.
My rating holds - another visit - tried two dishes never had before - fried brie and beef porcini. Spot on!
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It was the public holiday on a Sunday and finding a new restaurant in the area i was in almost proved to be a challenge. I wanted to try something new which was not so commercially well-known like your chain restaurants.
Ciro's is a lovely restaurant, giving you that touch and feel of a vintage late 80's, early 90's Italian restaurant with the interior complimenting the ambience and the traditional wood fire oven. I still used to peruse the one in Brixton which was famed for its amazing pizza and food over the years! The traditional candle table light set on a bottle wine, which you can notice was used for many months/ years!
Whilst scanning the menu and then having a good look at what to eat, i was pleasantly surprised to see a medium size focaccia appear on the table. I later found out that this was on the house when my bill arrived. The garlic focaccia crust was crispy with a dash of margarine, house chilli and more garlic adding to a starter treat for the pallet. Felt like i haven't eaten one of these for many years. The menu caters for a variety of pallets and i was intrigued at the Chef's special of the rabbit dish which looked rather interesting. Thou being vegetarian would obviously skip.
About 15 minutes later, my vegetarian pizza arrived and oh boy was i in heaven. The toppings are generous and Ciro's spares no thought to cut out on giving you money's worth. Cheese, mushroom, onion, asparagus, artichokes, olives and garlic. A generous topping measure compared to some other franchise pizza places.
Again the pizza base crispy, yet not hard, well fired, and the toppings complimented a lovely pizza. My partner had the panzerotti (pasta with spinach and ricotta) which she thoroughly enjoyed with a remark that it may have been "too much" tomato in the dish. Overall we both were pleased.
Service was good, with the waiter twice coming around to ask if all was well and the manager paying a visit during the service. To top it all, there is a questionnaire you can complete when your bill arrives to rate your experience. I must say, for a second i felt like Gordan Ramsey doing his Kitchen Nightmare bit, and wanted to call the chef out, but only this time to compliment!
Itâs no surprise that this one didnt disappoint. Lovely place for pizza and families. The complex looks a bit dodgy at night with the poor lighting but worth the food. Canât wait to go back!!
This is a lovely restaurant. We happened here kind of on a whim as we'd seen this place before and decided to give it a go while headed home one night. We were seated inside, there was live music outside which sounded lovely, we were just looking for a bit of piece and quiet. The service was very friendly and attentive. They bring a lovely focaccia bread to the table instead of a basket of bread rolls, which is a nice twist and it tasted great with some garlic splashed over it. I had the prawns special which is great and a LOT of food, good thing I didn't order a starter and my partner ordered a steak. Both of us were very pleased with our meals and I'm planning on returning for a family meal when my folks come to visit. Overall a very pleasant evening, nice ambiance in the restaurant and food was very good.
Genevieve Meghan Van Staden
+4
He went to Ciro's for dinner on Tuesday night and had a really lovely evening. We shared the garlic mussles starter, which was delicious! For mains I had the spinach and ricotta cannelloni, which was very tasty. The portions are big and very good. We really enjoyed the house red as well.
Our waiter, Kevin, was really awesome- polite and efficient. The service is great!
We love this spot for a quiet and lovely night out!
Amazing food! Would recommend it to any family or couple.
Fantastic Italian/Portuguese restaurant. Food is very good and has a great vibe.
We had the most amazing experience today with Waiter Alberto. Due to the festive season the kitchen was out of stock on both prawns and oysters. Alberto went out of his way to ensure a delivery took place during our time there, serving us the most delicious seafood we have had in almost a year. Impeccable service and good. Thank you Alberto!
Great service and the best pizza I have had - full of ingredients and the fresh garlic and chilli bowls are a winner.
Wonderful atmosphere and vibe. Love going to Ciro's and make sure to always eat there when in Johannesburg.
Always a pleasure visiting Ciro's Umberto Restaurant. Great food, amazing atmosphere, excellent service.
Great option for a South African styled Portuguese restaurant, also offering a wide selection of pizza and pasta. The menu offers something for almost anyone. I would strongly recommend a visit should you not have already paid a visit to Ciros. They offer a number of out door tables as well often with live entertainment on a Friday evening. Staff are both friendly and professional. Over the past 15 years Ciros has managed to maintain a great all round experience.
Superb food and service. Loved it. My husband had a wonderful meal half chicken and prawns. I had the curry.. Spicy!!. Will definitely go back to check out the night vibe.
I love going on Thursday and Sunday nights as Nadya Mycroft sings live for our entertainment. Excellent food and a pleasure to listen to such a beautiful lady. Her voice and personality makes it extra special!
I now live abroad but whenever I find myself back in Joburg my number 1 food priority is visiting Ciro's. The routine is always the same. I read the menu and imagine a range of enticing options but always end up going for the Quattro Stagioni Pizza. That combined with the the complimentary focaccia and 3 sauces always leaves me speechless as I close my eyes and chew each bite as a slave to satisfaction.
Ciro's is my favourite restaurant on planet earth and I'd easily say that the top 3 pizzas I've ever eaten were all Quattros served at Ciro's.
Pretty great all round experience. Menu is portuguese and has lots of options. Craft beer and and excellent wine selection. Great for a weekend lunch.
Excellent seafood and pizza enjoyed by our party. Decently priced. Good service. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
Their pasta's are the freshest I have ever had and my fiancé said their burger was the best ever. Thank you for the great food & keep it up!
The Ciros we knew from Brixton is now Here. Still the same old Recipe for their Pizza. The taste we grew up with. Simply Amazing
Friendly staff and consistently good food. Would like to see imported Mediterranean beers on the menu though.
Nice selection of craft beers. Recommended ordering the crab curry for a unique experience.
I expected better food for the price. I will go again to try something else and give them a second chance.
Everything on the menu is awesome. Eat at Ciros often. Consistently great food and service. Sids and Suren Naidoo
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