Ciao Bella

4.8

6796 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

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2 people

Apr 22, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(952) 841-1000
Website
http://www.ciaobellamn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Steve Tippett

Location
3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435
Neighborhood
Bloomington
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Ciao Bella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Italian
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Most Booked
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Best Overall
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Best Food
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for fine wines
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for outdoor dining
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Most Booked

Review summary

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Ciao Bella in the Twin Cities offers "outstanding food and service" with a menu that consistently delights patrons. Customizable vegetarian options and a "great wine list" enhance its appeal. Despite a lively, sometimes noisy ambiance, diners praise the "amazing" staff and recommend dining on the patio for a quieter experience.

6,796 Reviews

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Jeff
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and will definitely be back! Everything from service to food and atmosphere was wonderful!
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Anand VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything on the menu was great!! I really appreciated their flexibility with customizing every entree dish into vegetarian equivalents (without meat or seafood). The fusilli lunghi was really good and so were the caramelized Brussels sprouts. Would definitely dine there again!
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t
Minneapolis1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service was great! Couldn’t hear each other talk it was so ridiculously loud. Will not be back until patio is open
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Summer
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jordan was our server and he was amazing! I love coming here for lunch, always amazing staff and service with top notch drinks and food.
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Jody VIP
Minneapolis8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my mom’s birthday and the food and service was impeccable. Michele is a great server and makes everyone feel special! I would highly recommend.
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Christopher VIP
Minneapolis93 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most consistent restaurant in the Twin Cities. Always good.
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Cassie
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
TJ was amazing and the food was amazing. Second time there and I would go back again
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Shawn
South Dakota1 review
3.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food and service are absolutely amazing, however, based on the menu and pricing you would imagine this is a romantic place to go on a date. Honestly it was so loud in this restaurant it was nearly impossible to hold a conversation (and it was only a Thursday!?!?) Food and service - 11 out of 10 Décor and cleanliness - 10 out of 10 Ambiance - 2 out of 10
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Jacque
Minneapolis19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service, perfect for my business lunch!
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Dianne
Minneapolis41 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Two friends always come to dinner at Ciao Bella for birthdays, a summer lunch on the patio and a lunch at Christmas. We are very happy with the food and the service is always good. Our server last night, Jen, was fabulous and just attentive enough. Thank you!
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Ciao Bella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 841-1000.

Ciao Bella is rated 4.8 stars by 6796 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 91 times today

3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bloomington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steve Tippett
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ciaobellamn.com/
Phone number
(952) 841-1000

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