CM&B partnered with Union Square Hospitality Group to deliver Ci Siamo—a 13,000 SF, three-story fine dining restaurant at Manhattan West. Working closely with Chef Hillary Sterling, the team brought to life a space defined by live-fire cooking, multiple kitchens, and handcrafted design details, including a bespoke stone mosaic entry, terracotta mural, and high-end custom finishes. The project required extensive pre-construction planning and complex coordination above the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel.

Sector

Hospitality

Location

Manhattan West New York, NY

Project Size

13,000-SF

Client

Union Square Hospitality Group

Industry Partners

Grizform Design Architects
Goodrich Design

Year Completed

2021

2021-10-18-USHG-CiSiamo-ReadMcKendree-0141_V3
The name “Ci Siamo” translates to “here we are.” It is a joyful declaration of being present, reflecting the restaurant’s discovery of its place within the booming Manhattan West community.

Construction Complexities

13,000-SF, three-story fit‑out for a fine-dining restaurant with live-fire cooking, house-made pasta, full bar, and outdoor terrace

Multiple kitchens and solid-fuel cooking systems, designed in collaboration with Chef Hillary Sterling to support live-fire techniques

Complex infrastructure integration directly above Lincoln Tunnel access point—requiring precise structural and utility planning

Full pre-construction services: multiple budgeting cycles, value engineering, permitting, and utility coordination

Crafted finishes include a hand-laid stone mosaic floor, terracotta entrance signage, and a custom cast-glass door pull

An Inside Look

Explore more projects

Ready to start your next project?
Let’s build something great together