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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 71 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Ciao Bella's menu was last updated 2024-11-05.

Red Wines by the Glass

    Cabernet

    • Justin, Paso Robles

      • 6ozUS$13.00
      • 3ozUS$6.50

    • Austin Hope, Paso Robles

      • 6ozUS$16.00
      • 3ozUS$8.00

    • ZD, Napa

      • 6ozUS$22.00
      • 3ozUS$11.00

    • Caymus Vineyards, Napa

      • 6ozUS$26.00
      • 3ozUS$13.00

    Pinot Noir

    • La Crema, Monterey

      • 6ozUS$13.00
      • 3ozUS$6.50

    • Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley

      • 6ozUS$16.00
      • 3ozUS$8.00

    • Spell 'Nichole's Blend', Sonoma

      • 6ozUS$17.00
      • 3ozUS$8.50

    • Belle Glos 'Dairyman' Russian River Valley

      • 6ozUS$19.00
      • 3ozUS$9.50

    Assorted Reds

    • Merlot, Toad Hollow, Russian River

      • 6ozUS$11.00
      • 3ozUS$5.50

    • Malbec, Piatelli 'Reserve', Mendoza

      • 6ozUS$12.00
      • 3ozUS$6.00

    • Petite Syrah, Caymus, Suisun Valley

      • 6ozUS$15.00
      • 3ozUS$7.50

    • Zinfandel, Earthquake, Lodi

      • 6ozUS$12.00
      • 3ozUS$6.00

    Italian

    • Chianti Classico Riserva, Carpineto

      • 6ozUS$15.00
      • 3ozUS$7.50

    • Barbera d'Alba, Pio Cesare

      • 6ozUS$16.00
      • 3ozUS$8.00

    • Nebbiolo, Rizzi

      • 6ozUS$14.00
      • 3ozUS$7.00

    • Amarone, Cesari Classico

      • 6ozUS$22.00
      • 3ozUS$11.00

    White Wines by the Glass

      Chardonnay

      • Kendall-Jackson 'Vintner's Reserve', CA

        • 6ozUS$11.00
        • 3ozUS$5.50

      • Sonoma-Cutrer 'Russian River', CA

        • 6ozUS$14.00
        • 3ozUS$7.00

      • Stags' Leap Winery, Napa

        • 6ozUS$16.00
        • 3ozUS$8.00

      • Cakebread Cellars, Napa

        • 6ozUS$22.00
        • 3ozUS$11.00

      Pinot Grigio

      • Tiamo, Italy

        • 6ozUS$11.00
        • 3ozUS$5.50

      • Santa Margherita, Italy

        • 6ozUS$14.00
        • 3ozUS$7.00

      Sauvignon Blanc

      • Whitehaven, New Zealand

        • 6ozUS$12.00
        • 3ozUS$6.00

      • Frog's Leap, Rutherford

        • 6ozUS$16.00
        • 3ozUS$8.00

      Assorted Whites

      • Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Germany

        • 6ozUS$10.00
        • 3ozUS$5.00

      • Moscato, Risata d'Asti, Italy

        • 6ozUS$10.00
        • 3ozUS$5.00

      • Rosé, Whispering Angel, France

        • 6ozUS$13.00
        • 3ozUS$6.50

      Sparkling

      • Santa Margherita Prosecco, Italy

        • 6ozUS$12.00
        • 3ozUS$6.00

      • Scharffenberger 'Brut' Rose, Mendocino

        • 6ozUS$15.00
        • 3ozUS$7.50

      • Domaine Carneros 'Brut' by Taittinger, Carneros

        • 6ozUS$20.00
        • 3ozUS$10.00

      Last updated: 24 January 2024

      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

      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.

      6,769 Reviews

      1. 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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      2. 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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      3. 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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      4. 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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      5. 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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      6. 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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      7. 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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      8. 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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      9. 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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      10. Jerold

        Minneapolis1 review

        1.0

        Dined 5 days ago

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

      Make a booking

      2 people
      19:00
      Booked 71 times today

      Order delivery or takeout

      Google Map for Ciao Bella

      3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

      Additional information

      • Area
        Bloomington
      • Hours of Operation
        Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
      • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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