Reviews for il Cigno Italiano in Swansboro, NC
This place is absolutely amazing! Well worth the hour drive to get there. We had a party of 12 and our server was top notch! I... will be back! Wish I would have gotten photos of the food but I was enjoying it to much! Here is the back view of therestaurant. Read more
Really beautiful restaurant. Service was great. Highly recommend the halibut with risotto dish was extremely delicious! My... husband had the chicken marsala which was okay. The cheesecake was really good! Located in front of a really nice view of thewater. Perfect for pictures. Love that they have their own parking. Some of their dishes are kind of pricey (30+) Read more
Dang good buddy! I have spent time in Italy. I?d say the owner knows their stuff. You can tell the meals aren?t out of the... box. We?ll worth the money you spend which will average around 30 per person for a meal and non-alcoholic drink. Atmosphereinside meshes the coastal history and the large la famiglia space of Italy. I will say the only negative thing is no lasagna ontheir menu. Add lasagna and you would get 6 stars from me. Read more
Placed a carryout order by phone, and was advised over $40 required pre-payment. Still placed my order, $80, and gave CC info.... Told the food would be ready in 15 minutes. Got there in about 15 minutes, but was told CC had been run but order not sent tokitchen. Lots of apologizing and offer of something to drink. Didn't wait to terribly long for order (less than original 15minute) and was on my way. Brushetta was cool (10-12 min ride) but still crisp and quite good. The meatball appetizer was verygood especially with bread to dip the sauce. Side salad was cool and crisp. Both entrees were still warm. Wife added red pepperflakes to her Clams Linguini with red sauce, but was pleased otherwise. My caccitore was excellent and full of sausage andchicken. Will order from here again. Read more
The food was over loaded with cheese and bread. The taste was good but definitely not worth the price. Not authentic Italian... food at all. Very Americanized. The balsamic vinegar was delicious and something I have missed very much in Italian restaurants.Needs to go back to basics and being authentic as there are none around. Read more
In Swansboro for the annual Christmas Parade. After grazing our way through town most of the day, we set off looking for... something light for dinner. The extremely busy il Cigno welcomed us to their bar while we waited on our table with somebeautiful cocktail offerings. We declined eating at the bar and enjoyed the other patrons company as we sat. Our table was readywhen promised, and were seated beside their open wine cellar display. Though the restaurant is large, the divisions make it feelrather homey and private while you enjoy your selection. We went for the salads instead of their numerous entrees. The extraanchovies offered with their Cesar salad will be the only way I?ll order one again. Their complementary bread was fabulous. Nexttime in town, I?ll make sure I?m hungry and stop by again for the full experience. Read more
Highly recommended! Visited today for the first time and it was very good! Their fresh mozzarella was delicious, I really liked... their bruschetta and gnocchi, but their cannolis were *chef?s kiss* the best way to end our date night! Fantastic customerservice, Korey was great and gave us very good suggestions during our visit. ???????? Read more
Went on a Monday. It was a little more expensive than I expected. But the overall bill was less than $90 for 3 of us which was a... nice surprise. And the food was delicious. My pasta never tastes that good. Took the leftovers home and they gave us extra breadwhich my daughter loved. Overall the food was really good. Had to send my daughter's meal back because she asked no mushroomsand her first bite was a mushroom. And I know that sounds minor but when you're paying $30 for a meal, you expect it to beperfect. Read more