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Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN

Ciao Bella

4.8
4.8
6769 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Tippett

What 6,769 people are saying

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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Dianne VIP

    Minneapolis32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    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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  2. Kent VIP

    Minneapolis41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. Service was great, food delicious and great experience. Thank you Anna, Nickie!

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  3. Divandu

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  4. Gloria

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience, service and food. Love this restaurant!

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  5. Mike

    Minneapolis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal as always. The salad, bread, wine, and lasagna were all great. Highly recommend.

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  6. Stacey

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place for a client lunch. Good service, food and easy parking.

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  7. Jeffrey VIP

    Minneapolis74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  8. Fivestar

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  9. Mike

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  10. Brenda VIP

    Minneapolis30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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 6769 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 times today
Google Map for Ciao Bella

3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Tippett
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