Ciro & Sal's

is located at 4 Kiley Court, behind 430 Commercial St., in Provincetown's East End, between Bangs Street and Lovett's Court......down the clam shell alley way..... to the opening in the trellis on your left.....where you'll enter by way of our patio and garden.

Unfortunately we do not have parking....but we suggest that you take any legal space on the street that you can within a several block radius, park at Elena Hall's private parking lot two blocks up the street on the water side.....or try the Johnson St. or MacMillan Wharf Municipal parking lots. Or....leave your car at your guest house and enjoy a stroll through town!

Reservations are strongly recommended at all times.

Our unpretentious doorway is your portal to gastronomic delights in a cozy wine cellar that has radiated charm and atmosphere for decades. The downstairs dining rooms are a trip down memory lane, having changed very little over the years. Returning customers feel immediately at home in the familiar low-ceiling surroundings with wicker basket chianti bottles hanging from nails and cheese graters covering the lights. Newcomers are at once charmed and know they have discovered something special.

You'll be greeted at the door and promptly escorted to your table. We do our utmost to honor reservations and, unlike the 'old days', we usually have your table ready for you. In the unlikely event that there is a short wait we invite you to enjoy our patio garden or our upstairs cocktail lounge.

Step inside and enjoy the aroma of garlic and herbs, combining with the freshest local ingredients, wafting from the kitchen to make your mouth water while reading the menu! Be seated at an intimate table and settle in for an evening of extraordinary taste sensations.

One of our most popular tables, nestled among racks of old wine bottles and brick walls, is called 'corner round' and is a couple of steps down into the interior of our main dining room. It doesn't get much more romantic than this!

We have two lovely dining rooms upstairs. The smaller room in back is being affectionately called 'The Tuscany Room' and is filled with Anne Packard's paintings of the region from a recent trip to Italy. If you like combining great food with great art, this is the room for you! And, yes, if you fall in love with one of the paintings you're in luck--they're all for sale. Vist the Packard Gallery just a few doors up the street.

Our upstairs main dining room overlooks the patio garden and gazebo. High, beamed ceilings, mirrored walls and large windows make this spacious room light and airy. Add a massive brick fireplace, Cynthia Packard's dreamy still lifes and some Lasagna al Forno and you'll think you've died and gone to heaven!

On opening night the anticipation of a sensational meal was evident in the smiles of our soon-to-be very satisfied customers. Tucked away in a quiet corner at table #10 (the only table in the restaurant actually designated by a number and not its own name) and surrounded by brick walls and wine racks, these fellows were enjoying the arduous task of decision making. What shall we have tonight? And what shall we have the next time we come?

After dinner, or before, say hello to our upstairs bartender who has stocked his shelves with a tantalizing and complete assortment of liqueurs, cognacs, armagnacs, ports, sherries, aperatifs and house flavored grappas in addition to all the standard fare. Choose from our adequate wine list of hearty Italian, French and California reds and whites or try an Italian beer or New England microbrew. Whatever your beverage, you will be charmed by an easy manner, good humor and interesting conversation.

For holidays and special occasions there's no better ambience or menu than Ciro & Sal's. It's always a good idea to make reservations early especially when requesting a particular table or waiter. This gang of regulars (from left to right: Charlie, Bob, Barbara, Sharon and Jean) are seen here raising their glasses to their absent friend, Janet, who was unable to join them on this particular occasion. See you next time, Janet!

If you're looking for accommodations, may we recommend The Masthead Cottages on the bay in the far west end of town, Christopher's By the Bay, 8 Johnson Street, just a few blocks west of Ciro's towards town or The Black Pearl Inn on Pearl Street, also in the east end. For those of you who would like to be out of town, consider a stay at Blue Heron Cove Bed & Breakfast in Wellfleet or Fort Hill Bed & Breakfast in Eastham.