Ciao
Italian · Novara
About Ciao
At Ciao, we bring modern Italian cuisine and a passion for fine wine to the vibrant city of Novara. Our lively, art-filled setting is perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic evening. We're proud to offer an extensive wine list to complement our dishes, carefully crafted to transport you t...
At Ciao, we bring modern Italian cuisine and a passion for fine wine to the vibrant city of Novara. Our lively, art-filled setting is perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic evening. We're proud to offer an extensive wine list to complement our dishes, carefully crafted to transport you to the Tuscan countryside. Our attentive service team ensures every guest feels at home, with a special mention to our popular pasta dishes, expertly made fresh daily. Whether on our beautiful terrace or inside, come experience the warmth and hospitality that makes Ciao your new favorite gathering spot in Novara.
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Ciao is a highly-rated Italian restaurant in Novara known for its excellent service, atmosphere, and food. Customers rave about the Bolognese lasagna, pasta, and seafood dishes. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
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Tip: Make a reservation, especially on Friday evenings, as the restaurant can get very busy. Consider sitting in the bar area for a quieter experience.
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We shared the appetizers, meatballs, Parm shrimp, and scallops. The shrimp was amazing, the meatballs delicious, but the scallops were so salty I could hardly eat them. My husband requested no salt on his salmon and he said it was perfect. My filet mignon was lightly flavored and cooked well. The accompanying potatoes were not to my liking. Overall it was still a great visit. I'll go again.
I have dined at Ciao Bella numerous times, too many to count. As a seafood snob, this is the best landlocked seafood in the nation. My go to dish is the pesto crusted sea bass. The flavors are so dynamic that it is elevated to another plain. The sea scallops are second to none. I love the crab cakes too. Between the flavors and the chucks of crab meat, this is a light meal in itself. The parmesan crusted shrimp is better than most, as is the ahi tuna plate. Any of the flatbreads makes for a scrumptious appetizer. Both the filet mignon and the New York strip make for an exceptional entree. And, let's not forget the pastas. They are all fantastic; but the spicy crab spaghetti is my favorite. If you have room for dessert, they are all very light. I always go with the creme brulee. The service is nothing short of exceptional. Although, Nicki is the most attentive, going above and beyond for special requests. It should be noted, Ciao Bella has been my "go-to" restaurant in the Twin Cities, since it opened.
I was surprised how efficient and fast was the service. The food was fresh, great presentation, portions and amazing service. I would definitely recommend it.
We came to Minnesota for a family Christmas trip so this was the first time we have ever visited the area. I was looking for a special place to eat with my girl and this place did not disappoint. I wish I could remember our servers name, but she was absolutely fantastic. Attentive, personable, and kind. We ordered calamari and scallops to start and herb pasta with lamb and the brick roasted chicken as our entrees and a bottle of wine. They truly set the standard of how delicious food can be. Every staff member from the host to the waitress to the chefs that made our wonderful meal.. All of you at ciao bella, i thank you for making my now fiancé and my night perfect. When we return to Minnesota, you will be the reason we enjoy our stay so much more.
Fantastic service! Very attentive, friendly, and helpful. Great restaurant with nice, quiet ambiance. I knocked one star for the broccoli, which was a bit burnt. Our other food was awesome.
Absolutely Outstanding Dinner Experience! Our dinner was nothing short of amazing. The pasta dishes were hands down the best we’ve ever had—and that’s saying a lot! Every bite was full of flavor, cooked to perfection. The service elevated the whole experience. Our server, was exceptional—attentive, warm, and genuinely invested in making our evening special. He went above and beyond for our family and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. This place is a must-visit. Come eat here—you’ll love it
Stopped in a week ago on a Tuesday night while my husband and I were both in town for work. Read the reviews & booked reservations on Open Table. Arrived at 6:15 an hour early and place was packed but they still seated us right away in a cozy booth by the fireplace. Terrific food and service. Appreciated the lighter portions so we could try more. Nice for a romantic dinner but also business group friendly and even works for families with pizza and small plate options. Would definitely return when in town again.
Great experience, food was prepared exceptionally well and quick. The dining room was full and like others have mentioned it was very loud. But I could hear conversation and it didn't really matter as I was stuffing my face with complimentary bread and the short rib! Definitely enjoyed myself abd will be back! The servicer was fabulous as well!
Two of us split the scallops and beef tenderloin appetizers. The beef was amazing. Highly recommend. Then we split the Heirloom salad and I added a salmon filet. Everything was done perfectly. Our waiter was fantastic, had great timing and worked to meet all of our requests. What else could you ask for.
I can’t say enough good things about this place. The level of service is off the charts. From the reception, to the servers, bartenders, and managers, you can see that this is not only a well oiled machine, but they strive to be an elevated restaurant. The drinks are well made, the food is delicious and the dessert is so good.
Amazing food and even better service. My wife and I had a great time. Will be coming back to try the outdoor seating!
Nice soft bread with flacky crust. The caesar salad was good. Love the shaved parmesan. A bit of sweet taste of first bite but still very good classic caesar. Not a big fan of the croutons, kind of like a soggy stale texture and taste. The braised lamb was not a favorite. Too much mint for our taste, and the cheese on top also felt conflicting to the dish. The lamb by itself is good (not a lot of the flavor but the meat is good) but the additives takes away from it. Great chew and great flavor on the fettuccine. Well seasoned chicken even by itself, still soft and moist. Great sauce, great dish. Very good meatball, soft and moist and well seasoned. The spaghetti noodles are a bit underwhelming, maybe a bit overcooked. Overall still a good dish. Great staff that tended to our needs, very friendly. Double the portion sizes for salad and pastas, we had split ours.
We love this place. Have to visit Everytime we are in the area. Food, service and the atmosphere or top notch! I tried their wild mushroom pizza last time. When were there, and it's my new favorite!
As a foodie from a large city with a huge Italian community, this place is the real-deal. From the appetizers to the drinks to the main dishes, everything was amazing. However, the service and attention to guest experience is what blew us away the most. We cannot wait to return and are so sad it took us this long to try!
Amazing experience! I had a wonderful time at this Italian restaurant. The mushroom pizza was absolutely delicious — perfectly baked with great flavors — and the tiramisu was one of the best I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy, with a beautiful interior and a lovely terrace. Special thanks to the manager/hostess , Anna, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Great food, great service, and a place I’ll definitely return to! Thanks! 🇮🇹🍕🍝🍮🤌
All the food we got was perfect. Complimentary bread was nice and crusty on the outside and soft inside. Servers were very kind and friendly. Great options for seating and dining. We sat outdoors today and it was gorgeous out. Good dessert. Great selection of wines too. A little issue occured with our food but they were able to handle it quickly and with ease and care.would recommend for a casual fine dinning experience.
Absolutely best Italian restaurant on this side of the metro. The service was top notch, our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, made excellent suggestions, was attentive and helpful. The atmosphere was perfect, beautiful modern decor and low lights (has a romantic vibe to it). And lastly, the food was exceptional from the bread, to our appetizer, meal and dessert, all was amazing. The bread was delicious- warm, tasted freshly made with delicious churned butter. We had the calamari, probably some of the best calamari in MN, Lightly breaded and salted, and calamari was tender and tasted fresh. We had several dishes, all amazing. Overall, I would say the sea bass was the best, although all of our dishes were excellent. The seafood (salmon, scallops and sea bass all were tender, flavorful and delicious). The pasta (we had a few different ones) tasted freshly made and were delicious. Overall I can't say enough about our experience, thank you for an amazing dinner experience.
I had a wonderful experience at Ciao Bella. We wanted to try somewhere new after hearing great things, so we made a reservation for two. We arrived a little early and had the pleasure of sitting at t…
Always! Stopped by for a quick bite and take home for dinner. Sat in the relaxing and lovely bar where it's quieter and received excellent service. Yum and will return. Every meal is a winner.
Always! Stopped by for a quick bite and take home for dinner. Sat in the relaxing and lovely bar where it's quieter and received excellent service. Yum and will return. Every meal is a winner.
Service is a little slow but expected. My pasta is so creamy and nutty. We came here for a casual Sunday dinner and vibes were great.
service is a little slow but expected. My pasta is so creamy and nutty. We came here for a casual Sunday dinner and vibes were great.
Service is a little slow but expected. My pasta is so creamy and nutty. We came here for a casual Sunday dinner and vibes were great.
We went here for a family dinner and it was delicious! I had the full size bolognese and it was perfect for a meal and leftovers. The service was INCREDIBLE our waiter was very attentive and pati…
We went here for a family dinner and it was delicious! I had the full size bolognese and it was perfect for a meal and leftovers. The service was INCREDIBLE our waiter was very attentive and patien…
Great food,service,ambiance. \nSomething for every member of the family. Definitely will return.
The servers were extremely attentive and friendly. The tables are nicely spaced with comfortable seating. The food came quickly and was delicious. Food is priced a bit higher than chains but so wor…
Food is soooo good every time I go here! drinks and wine list stellar! Salads are mouth watering and full of flavor and the pasta is perfectly cooked every time! Great place
Very attractive menu, wide variety of choices. My family went there for lunch. All seven of us were very pleased. Small and large servings are available. I had a delicious seafood plate. \nThe atmo…
I've dined inside and on the patio. Both experiences were amazing. The Parmesan shrimp is to die for the shrimp have a light airy breading. Both sauces are delicious in their own way. Crab cakes …
There was ample parking. It did not take much time before getting seated. The seats were very comfortable. Especially the booth seating. \n\nThe pizza was amazing. So was the ravioli. It was first …
Great food and service! Also a fan of their wine list! Looking forward to returning to try more things!
Excellent food, drinks, service. We had seafood pasta and chicken parmigiana and chocolate cake and a pumpkin cake for dessert. Everything was delicious. We are from California and can't wait to di…
Excellent food, drinks, service. We had seafood pasta and chicken parmigiana and chocolate cake and a pumpkin cake for dessert. Everything was delicious. We are from California and can't wait to di…
It's always a great experience here. The atmosphere, drinks, food and wait staff is excellent. Their Bolognese lasagna is amazing.!! Great wine and drink list. Amazing desserts!
It's always a great experience here. The atmosphere, drinks, food and wait staff is excellent. Their Bolognese lasagna is amazing.!! Great wine and drink list. Amazing desserts!
It's always a great experience here. The atmosphere, drinks, food and wait staff is excellent. Their Bolognese lasagna is amazing.!! Great wine and drink list. Amazing desserts!
It's always a great experience here. The atmosphere, drinks, food and wait staff is excellent. Their Bolognese lasagna is amazing.!! Great wine and drink list. Amazing desserts!
It's always a great experience here. The atmosphere, drinks, food and wait staff is excellent. Their Bolognese lasagna is amazing.!! Great wine and drink list. Amazing desserts!
Class really enjoyed it. Would recommend. Lovely drinks. Lovely atmosphere. Great service. Love it. Great drinks!!!!
Class really enjoyed it. Would recommend. Lovely drinks. Lovely atmosphere. Great service. Love it. Great drinks!!!!
Class really enjoyed it. Would recommend. Lovely drinks. Lovely atmosphere. Great service. Love it. Great drinks!!!!
Class really enjoyed it. Would recommend. Lovely drinks. Lovely atmosphere. Great service. Love it. Great drinks!!!!
Incredible dining experience. Great service and Amelia was wonderful. The food was over the top and possibly the best homemade pasta ever. Loved that they had regular and small portions of most e…
We had a wonderful meal, experience! Our food, drink choices were wonderful. And our server was excellent! Great ambiance! I can hardly wait to come back!
We needed to eat dinner after a Cirque du Soleil show, on a Sunday night. Found this resto on Tripadvisor. parking lot was very busy. They were able to seat us at a table at the bar. Fast and frien…
Ciao Bella has been exceptional for years! Italian inspired with American twist. The service here sets the bar for dining experiences. They are usually busy, but they will honor reservations and a…
Definitely get a reservation. Excellent team front to back of this place. If you're lucky perhaps you'll be seated in Shannon's section, she's been here over 20 years and is such a delight. Wonde…
We made our table reservation a day before our dinner. The restaurant was packed on a Friday evening. The noise was very loud inside. We were placed to a table in a less noisy area by the windows. …
Ample parking, a welcoming ambiance, and excellent service—off to a great start before we even sat down. We ordered several dishes to share, and everything arrived fresh and beautifully presented. The fettuccine with chicken was rich and flavorful, loaded with fresh herbs, almonds, and tender chicken, with the added bonus of sausage. The rainbow trout was perfectly cooked and topped with a bright, buttery sauce, greens, and roasted tomatoes. The crab cakes were crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with delicious dipping sauces. For dessert, the tiramisu was light, airy, and the perfect sweet finish to the meal. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the entire dining experience felt smooth and relaxed. With consistently good food, great service, and plenty of parking, Ciao Bella is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!
Great place. Food and service were excellent! Chicken Parm won't disappoint. I love that they have very small options for desert so you can have a taste. It was a little loud, but it seems like that's the norm nowadays. Try it out. Worth the visit.
I had a nice dinner here. My server, Jordan, was great. Super friendly with good recommendations. I was dining solo and he made me feel very special. Even brought me a little candle on my dessert plate because it was my first time dining in the restaurant. Environment is large and loud especially in the bar. Side table was still 76 db so it’s not a romantic spot. Special cocktail, pear old fashioned, was very nice. A bit of spice with a sweet overtone. Red pepper linguine with scallops had a very nice flavor. Personally I’d do chicken instead of the scallops as chicken can handle the flavor better. Lemonetta dessert was good. Not too tart smooth with a nice crust.
Ample parking, nice ambiance and great service -- off to a strong start before we even sat down.\n\nWe ordered a few dishes to share, and everything came out fresh and beautifully presented:\n\n* F…
Ample parking, nice ambiance and great service -- off to a strong start before we even sat down.\n\nWe ordered a few dishes to share, and everything came out fresh and beautifully presented:\n\n* F…
The ambience is really nice, and service is good overall. It was really cold in there, though, which makes it hard to want to stay very long. \n\nPasta, salads, appetizers were fairly good, but not…
Went to Ciao Bella on a Tuesday night at 6pm for my birthday dinner with family. The parking lot was packed! The restaurant itself is huge, but feels warm and elegant. White table cloths, stone fir…
Brilliant place all round! Came here for a hearty Italian meal on a bitter cold Thursday evening, lovely and warm, great atmosphere, service was great and food was excellent, none of the dishes dis…
Brilliant place all round! Came here for a hearty Italian meal on a bitter cold Thursday evening, lovely and warm, great atmosphere, service was great and food was excellent, none of the dishes dis…
Brilliant place all round! Came here for a hearty Italian meal on a bitter cold Thursday evening, lovely and warm, great atmosphere, service was great and food was excellent, none of the dishes dis…
Great restaurant and good but overpriced food.....the patio is lovely and it's a great place to catch an afternoon drink! Service is very good.
Great restaurant and good but overpriced food.....the patio is lovely and it's a great place to catch an afternoon drink! Service is very good.
Ciao Bella is a decent Italian spot but I feel it falls short of what I was hoping for. My meal was ok but nothing spectacular especially for the price. Service was fair but the environment was unc…
Hostess was horrible! Totally ignored our party. No drinks no intro, waited for a table for hours, then took us off listed said they can give a booth in 10 minutes. Just horrible I just never expec…
Hostess was horrible! Totally ignored our party. No drinks no intro, waited for a table for hours, then took us off listed said they can give a booth in 10 minutes. Just horrible I just never expec…
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3501 Minnesota Dr, Bloomington, MN 55435
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