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At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.
A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.
Ciao Bella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Best Overall
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Best Food
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Italian
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Most Booked
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Best Overall
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Best Food
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Best Service
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for outdoor dining
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciao Bella offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." Guests consistently praise the "amazing" menu options, including standout dishes like the halibut special and Parmesan shrimp. While the noise level can be high, the outdoor patio provides a quieter, "magical" setting. Highly recommended for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional hospitality.
6,773 Reviews
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Jolene VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food is really amazing and our server Doug is the best!!!!
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Roger VIP
Minneapolis51 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We love Ciao Bella. We had a phenomenal meal (the walleye special was one of the best dishes ever.). Our server,Jerome was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. And he made my birthday extra special with the great caramel budini dessert.
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SandraP
Milwaukee7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as always. Business dinner, we each had a cocktail and entree. Entree came out very fast. Always love coming here. It is a little loud in there the busier it gets.
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Rae
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was fantastic all around. Awesome service. Would definitely recommend for all occasions.
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James
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My wife and I had a recent date night at Ciao Bella. I had the short rib and Crab cakes and a salmon main. Lovely! Will come again!!
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Meghan
Minneapolis3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great server, great food, great spot to come to celebrate my moms birthday. We love ciao bella it never disappoints
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Vicki L VIP
Minneapolis95 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
We always enjoy Ciao Bella! Seth is an amazing server! My only thing if note that perhaps the scallops were a little over done - dry? Everything else was great!
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Sergio
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We went for a meal and walked away with a wonderful experience. The food was excellent as always. The service by our server Jeff is always outstanding. The atmosphere provides the perfect ambience.
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Dianne VIP
Minneapolis32 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 2
Salads were exceptionally fresh & crisp. Walleye also very fresh.
Server a little too earnest - seemed almost in our face for a leisurely lunch. She was very nice, though.
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Kent VIP
Minneapolis41 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner. Service was great, food delicious and great experience. Thank you Anna, Nickie!
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FAQs
Ciao Bella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 841-1000.
Ciao Bella is rated 4.9 stars by 6773 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
