CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING. PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.
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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4.8
4.8 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.
6,770 Reviews
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Dianne VIP
Minneapolis32 reviews
5.0
Dined today
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 1 day 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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Divandu
Minneapolis7 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
I love the food at Ciao Bella, and the service is impeccable. I thought the side rooms were quieter, but it was quite noisy throughout the venue today. I will wait and just go during the summer months when I can get the patio for the future. 
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Gloria
Minneapolis5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful ambience, service and food. Love this restaurant!
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Mike
Minneapolis9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fantastic meal as always. The salad, bread, wine, and lasagna were all great. Highly recommend.
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Stacey
Minneapolis5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Favorite place for a client lunch. Good service, food and easy parking.
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Jeffrey VIP
Minneapolis74 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nicki and her team took great care of us! We sat in one of the semicircular booths in the bar area. The bartender whipped up a wonderful "Vesper" martini! We enjoyed calamari, meatballs, and roasted cauliflower. See you again, Ciao Bella - looking forward to the approaching patio season!
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Fivestar
Minneapolis8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days 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 5 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 5 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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FAQs
Ciao Bella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 841-1000.
Ciao Bella is rated 4.8 stars by 6770 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
