Restaurant Description
185 Bleecker St. at MacDougal St.(212-673-8901). Subway. A, C, E, F, V, Grand St to W 4th St. Sun-Thu 11am-1am; Fri, Sat 11am- 2am. Average main course: $12. MC, V.

Owner Marcello Assante has boldly commandeered the nexus of Bleecker and MacDougal-the four-corner, four-café epicenter of tourist hell-and four-corner, four-cafe epicenter of tourist hell-and planted a flag for the locals. Ciao (which replaced 30-year-old Café Borgia) reflected Assante's Neapolitan roots. It's a place of rough-hewn wooden table, flowing Chianti Classico and inexpensive, authentic food. Ciao nails the little things from bruschetta with just enough garlic to silky profiteroles. It's strength lies in its imported Setaro pasta, cooked perfectly in every variation and served with fresh sauces inspired by Assante's mother (we still smell like basil).

Best Known For...
Homemade pasta, market fresh seafood.

Reviews and Awards
Time Out NY, Scheneys.

Service Type Sit Down Carry Out		Special Needs Booster/High Chairs Wheelchair Access		Atmosphere Romantic Outdoor Dining Family / Children Bar Scene
Meals Brunch Lunch Dinner Happy Hour Late Night		Banquet 50 - 100 People		Amenities TV Private Party Room
Attire Casual No Jeans		Bar Info Full Bar