Circo is by the same company that does Le Cirque. Who would have guessed? It also happens to share the same kitchen facility (although they don't share cooks and things) as the neighboring Le Cirque. Its a little larger, and less intimate than its finer brother... and its *surprise*, a italian restaurant. That being said, this is a great place. On its own its probably one of the best 3 italian restaurants in the city and the prices aren't as bad as its greedy brethren. The lobster salad, porcinis, and the white truffle rissotto are life-changing. I love this place.