Head-to-Head

CI SIAMO vs LINCOLN RISTORANTE

CI SIAMO and LINCOLN RISTORANTE run neck-and-neck in New York — both worth booking once.

CI SIAMO

New York · Italian · $$$

Food 9.1 · Ambience 9.1 · Value 9.1

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LINCOLN RISTORANTE

New York · Italian · $$$$

Food 9.2 · Ambience 9.2 · Value 9.2

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The Verdict

CI SIAMO and LINCOLN RISTORANTE run neck-and-neck in New York — both worth booking once.

LINCOLN RISTORANTE runs the stronger kitchen — food at 9.2 vs 9.1.

Both kitchens cook Italian in New York, but the rooms read differently. CI SIAMO works for impress clients, first date; LINCOLN RISTORANTE works for impress clients, first date.

LINCOLN RISTORANTE runs heavier ($$$$) than CI SIAMO ($$$). For one-off occasions, the higher tier reads correctly; for a regular table, the cheaper one carries.

Which One for Which Occasion

Occasion	Editorial Pick
First Date	LINCOLN RISTORANTEedges on the combined editorial score.
Close a Deal	LINCOLN RISTORANTEedges on the combined editorial score.
Birthday	LINCOLN RISTORANTEedges on the combined editorial score.
Impress Clients	LINCOLN RISTORANTEedges on the combined editorial score.
Proposal	LINCOLN RISTORANTEedges on the combined editorial score.
Solo Dining	LINCOLN RISTORANTEedges on the combined editorial score.
Team Dinner	LINCOLN RISTORANTEedges on the combined editorial score.

The Numbers

Our scoring puts CI SIAMO at 9.1/9.1/9.1 (food / ambience / value) and LINCOLN RISTORANTE at 9.2/9.2/9.2. Pick the dimension that matters most to your evening and follow it.

How to Book

Both restaurants sit in New York's top scoring tier — neither takes same-week walk-ins for prime weekend slots. Set booking alerts on the platform each uses (check the practical-info card on the linked detail pages above). Weekday and earlier-seating windows are the realistic targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, CI SIAMO or LINCOLN RISTORANTE?

On our editorial scoring, LINCOLN RISTORANTE leads (9.2/9.2/9.2 vs 9.1/9.1/9.1 for food / ambience / value). That said, the better pick depends on the occasion — see the table above for the per-occasion call.

How much do CI SIAMO and LINCOLN RISTORANTE cost?

CI SIAMO sits at $$$ ($120–250 per person); LINCOLN RISTORANTE at $$$$ ($250+ per person). Add 30–40% for pairings.

Which is harder to book, CI SIAMO or LINCOLN RISTORANTE?

Both sit in New York's top tier — same-week tables are rare. Prime weekend slots fill within minutes of release at either; weekday and earlier-seating slots are the realistic targets. Set booking alerts on whichever platform each restaurant uses.

What's the best occasion for CI SIAMO vs LINCOLN RISTORANTE?

The occasion table above maps each of the seven RFK occasions to the editorial pick. In short: pick the restaurant whose room and format match the moment, not the higher absolute score.

Can I do both CI SIAMO and LINCOLN RISTORANTE on the same trip?

Yes — both are in New York. Pace at least one full day apart; at this price tier each is a full-evening commitment. If you're optimising for one over the other, the per-occasion verdict in this guide is the right tiebreaker.