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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.
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.8Service
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.
6,763 Reviews
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Fivestar
Minneapolis8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food is always great. Can never decide what to order. Wish there was a tasting menu with small plate sizes
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Mike
Minneapolis6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
As always, a great experience. Excellent service, excellent staff. We were stopping on our way back from the airport on a busy Saturday night. Our early flight meant we were an hour early for our reservation and the sat us immediately! Our waitress Katie was professional and charming.
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Brenda VIP
Minneapolis30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food and service! Love this restaurant! Always deliver a great night out!
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Jerold
Minneapolis1 review
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 1
Food 3
Service 1
Ambience 4
Waitress was not accommodating and was very unfriendly. At the end of our meal we ordered another drink and she came back with the tab which was $700.00 and told us we were done with no explanation.
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STU VIP
New York City101 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
This is our go to place in the Minneapolis area. The prices are reasonable. The food is very good and the staff is impeccable. Although it can get a bit noisy, especially during the week at the bar, it’s the best Italian food you’ll find out outside of the East Coast in my opinion.
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Paul VIP
Minneapolis20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent as always. The tenderloin steak crostini and tortiglioni rossa were delicious and the limonetta bella was a wonderful dessert. Ciao Bella never disappoints.
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Kim
Minneapolis1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 2
Can't carry a conversation. Must do something about noise level.
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Gary VIP
Minneapolis18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We have been to Ciao Bella many times over many years. It is our favorite restaurant because of the quality of the food and the skills and graciousness of the staff. Their seasonal specials are creative and delicious. The atmosphere is active but not rushed. We have dined there often with family and friends and enjoyed an evening of conversation and laughter.
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kathleen VIP
New York City56 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Outstanding food, service and ambience. A perfect dining choice.
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Beverly VIP
Minneapolis20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Love the atmosphere and the service was terrific.
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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 6763 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
