Ciao Bella

4.8

6620 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 109 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Lively

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.

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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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What 6,620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 Value
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for outdoor dining
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ciao Bella consistently impresses with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." The patio dining offers a "wonderful experience," while the indoor area can be "very noisy." Guests rave about the "amazing" seafood dishes and attentive staff, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike.

6,621 Reviews

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Sandy
Minneapolis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was good. My friend and I enjoyed our meal. We shared the kale and squash salad and a pasta dish with marinara and sausage. We had a nice time and did not feel rushed.
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Eric
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can pick the day, lunch or dinner and the restaurant is packed to the walls. There is a reason and it is not because it is BOGO day. This is a great lunch spot and well as a perfect spot for dinner. The food is always on point. The service is offered with knowledgeable and friendly staff members. Again, if a place is packed day in and day out there is a reason. This is a consistent, can't miss Edina venue.
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David
Minneapolis
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at ciao Bella is more like eating at a friend’s house. A friend who has impeccable skills in the kitchen and a knack for capturing the essence of Italian cooking.
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Mary
Minneapolis
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I LOVE Ciao Bella! We had great food and service. I had not been there for a long time and will definitely be back soon. Thank you!
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Irma
Minneapolis
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Front the front of the house to our table service, we had excellent customer service. The food recommended by our waiter was excellent. We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere as we celebrated an early Christmas.
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Gary
Minneapolis
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are frequent diners at Ciao Bella. Why? The consistent quality of the food, the skilled, knowledgeable service staff, the prompt support staff and the attentive management. The menu specials are creative (often seasonal seafood) and their wine list is a balance of variety and value. Always busy for good reason.
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Virginia
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Thank you to Nicki for an outstanding service!!!!!
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John
Phoenix
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ciao Bella has been my favorite restaurant for more than 15 years. I retired and moved to Scottsdale 7 years ago. I still try to eat at Ciao Bella at least once each time I visit. Today my waitress (Melissa… who is THE best waitress in the place) remembered me! So many great meals, so many great memories from Ciao Bella!
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Rachel
Minneapolis
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious and wonderful service every time we visit!
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Anita
Minneapolis
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were able to make a last minute reservation for 7PM on a Saturday night and it was wonderful! The noise level there is more than I like, but we were led to a side room and that was better. I would ask for that again. The food and service was wonderful. Will plan to go back soon!
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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 6620 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 109 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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Ciao Bella

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