by Geraldine K. on I'm finding myself in the Meatpacking District a lot nowadays. I was at Cielo for another party, and because the whole place was booked for this particular event, I did get an accurate, nice look at the venue, though I can't quite attest to the type of crowd that frequents here. Cielo is rectangular and pretty functional. There is one large bar on one side of the entire room. Facing the bar, on the opposite wall, are couches for lounging about and checking out the crowd. In the center of the room, is a dance floor, but it's a couple of stairs down, so the effect is that the dancers are supposed to be at the lowest level of the room with the onlookers watching from a higher geographical point. In any case, the disco balls are well placed above the dance floor. Off to the back, there is a small patio for those who want a breath of fresh air or ciggy breaks. The place definitely has a strong vibe that'd attract no-nonsense techno or house music lovers. Why techno? Because it's rhythmic and Cielo is like that. There is no sexiness nor vibes of coy seduction involved here. There are other, better places nearby for that sort of dalliance.
by Renee D. on So, we went there for the food, which was really yummy, but couldn't help but wonder where all the people were. I'd totally go back for more grub, but don't want to be the only peeps in the place. Our waitress was nice and helpful and the drinks are swell.
by Mario Elvers on I came here with a co-worker many years ago (4 or 5?) and we both had the chef's choice and thought everything was really good. Some of the dishes were a little sweet, but overall it was a fantastic meal. I especially liked the tofu cheesecake.
