Zio Cecio

Absolutely love this Italian gem in DFW! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a cozy dinner. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, especially our favorite bartender, Jay, who always knows how to craft the perfect cocktail. My boyfriend and I frequent this spot at least twice a week, and we can’t get enough! The lamb is simply divine and my absolute favorite dish. My boyfriend raves about the salmon, which he always orders. Every visit feels like a special occasion, and we can't recommend this place enough. It's definitely a 10-star experience!

Dimn lit quaint little family owned restaurant. We’ve been a few time before about 8years ago. Tried it again. Loved it. We were great so warmly at the door by I’m assuming the owner. Food was delicious, fresh clean ingredients. Great wine selection, although the selection is better for wine by bottle at every price points

Celebrated a month of no sugar with Limoncello cake! After a wonderful meal of fresh burrata, cioppino and a perfect ribeye, I was too full for dessert but only one bite was not enough. The desserts were so beautiful and delicious I didn't have time to snap a picture before they were devoured. The atmosphere was romantic and the service was like coming home after a hard-days work to relax on the porch with friends.This isn't just a great meal it's a great experience.

——- Critics Review ——— GO! GO! GO! Yes, it’s that good! I’m going back tomorrow night for another dish - and I have never ever done that!!! NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with fine dining cuisine - this is not for you. Go to Olive Garden. I’ve read the negative reviews. Pointless & petty. Ok, I knew it was very popular and a local secret (HP, I’m plugged in), but I had no idea what I was getting into. So it’s after work and all I know is it’s good Italian food and I have a gift card to spend. Valet parking, cool - but I’m exhausted, so it’s going to be To-Go for me. I sit at the bar, look at the menu and I’m not seeing any of the traditional Italian meals. No spaghetti meatballs, chicken parmesan, etc... But as I read on, I’m seeing incredible dishes I’ve never seen on an Italian menu! WHAT IS THIS PLACE?!? So cool! Then I see the lamb chops and 16oz ribeye. Ok, I’m staying! Forget To-Go!!! Here was my meal: CALAMARI FRITTI: Chickpea flour dusted domestic calamari lightly fried in vegetable oil. Nice for what it was, but I’ve had better. The calamari was nice size but borderline overcooked. Not rubber yet, but past the delicate state. Coating was ok, not much seasoning and really had minimal crunch - no crispness. Marinara sauce was spot on and a good paring. Score: Calamari: 7 out of 10 Marinara Sauce: 8.5 out of 10 SCOTTADITA DEL LIMBARA: Tenderized lamb chops with thyme crust and red Cannonau wine reduction. Ok... as I took my first bite, I had an uncontrollable outburst saying “WOW!” out loud. That has never happened to me - ever! I ate every bite and used my knife to get more of the crazy delicious reduction on each bite. Yes, licking the plate crossed my mind! Yes it’s that good - hands down the best lamb chops I’ve ever had. You get 3 chops, single cut, 2-1/2 inch wide medallions, 1/2 inch thick. Perfectly cooked med-rare and delicious beyond belief. (It would have been nice if they were double cut, but I’m not sure if the protein to sauce ratio would be thrown off. I’m undecided - but I’ll be back for more!!) Score: Chops: 10 out of 10 Cook: 10 out of 10 Reduction: 12 out of 10 (seriously that unique and crazy delicious!) Wine: I tried 3 and choose the Boudreaux - which is right bank and what I prefer. Perfect. Score: 9.5 out of 10 Service: 10 out of 10 (blue chip!) Atmosphere: Charming and layed out so you feel more European relaxed than American “tables touching crowded”. Score: 10 out of 10 My Dad always said the best restaurants ever are ones where the owner is there every night running the shop and VIPing guests. Francesco was all over the place with guests and staff making sure everyone had an ultimate experience. It was my first time there. I’m in jeans and work shirt with company logo - but remember I was planning on To-Go!! (I’ll never wear jeans there again. Too nice of a place!) Overall Score: 10 out of 10 Although I’m very picky, I will happily become a frequent customer and bring everyone I know. It’s that good, that fun, and overall - great! Hope to see you there too!!! And Tomorrow.... COSTATA AL MATTONE: 16oz aged rib eye steak marinated and roasted in a wood-burning oven.

What an awesome place for dinner. In Dallas for business and heard of great things about this place, and it was amazing. The food was freshly prepared with outstanding ingredients, and the service was super nice. The owner, Francesco, was super friendly and attentive, which made the entire experience memorable

What a hidden gem! This Italian restaurant is amazing. The Italian food is great! It reminds me a lot like when we were in Italy. Service is great, but the most exceptional part of this restaurant is the owner and host Francesco. He is very inviting and kind. I feel like I’m eating dinner at his house. We will definitely be back!

We enjoyed Zio Cecio a few years ago and went back this week on Thursday evening. We got there early 6pm and there only a few tables occupied. By the ti.e we left it was pretty full. Our waiter let us choose a table. We each ordered a glass of grape. We ordered a caprese salad and foccicia bread. The waiter convinced me to get the pasta special, bucatini (sp?), in red sauce (much more than red sauce) it was delightful. Highly recommend getting it if it is on the menu. We ordered a piece of the chocolate mousse cake, it was very good. Service was spectacular. Prices were fair. We will be back. Strong recommend for a nice Italian meal.

First time dining here, and it definitely won’t be my last. The entire experience was outstanding. The owner interacts with each table, and makes you feel like you’re at home. Highly recommend the Bolognese Fettuccine and the Chicken and Mushrooms. The limoncello Cake was like nothing we’d ever had.