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Ciao Bella
- Italian
- Edina, MN
About this business
The lavish decor of this Italian restaurant, with a domed ceiling, stone fireplace, subdued lighting, and velvet curtains, properly sets the mood for a fine evening. The menu at Ciao Bella offers everything from pizza and pasta to roast chicken and steak. An appetizer of Risotto fritters, deep-fried rice balls with mozzarella or spicy, wood-grilled sausages with peppers are a tasty start to any meal. A portobella pizza featuring spinach, fontina cheese, red pepper, onion and cotto ham makes a perfect entree for two. Go for t... read more
Location details
3501 Minnesota Dr, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Beautiful restaurant doesnt live up to expectations – I came to Ciao Bella for a Sunday evening dinner. Our server was not friendly at all, in fact he looked terrified to be working. The service was remarkably slow and the food was rather bland. I was impressed with the extent of the wine list however. We did not receive a clear indication of the difference in portion sizes as the menu offers two sizes in many of their pasta dishes. The ambiance is beautiful, but the service and food was poor.
What armchair travelers would like Italy to be: sophisticated, welcoming and delicious--but not too different from home. – In Short This dramatic gem, located near suburban business towers, stands out with its glamorous bar, cappuccino-and-espresso color scheme and romantic lighting. Business buddies fill it for lunch; dates play footsie at night. Spicy fondata--a rich, melty dip with artichoke, crab and just enough kick--is a popular appetizer. Pasta lovers opt for creamy chicken risotto with mushrooms and thyme. For someth... read more
Small portions but big price!! – I went in for lunch and we were seated promptly. The service was very average and she wasn't friendly at all. The food was ok and the portions were very small. For 2 people with an appetizer, salad, lunch entree and dessert the bill was $80.00 after tip. Still sesarching for great Italian cusine.
Consistently Good – I have lunch a Ciao Bella at least a couple of times a month and they are good every time. The staff is great, always on top of it without being too overbearing. I have never had a bad meal out of my 50+ dining experiences there and the atmosphere is energetic without being too loud or rowdy. Great place for a business lunch or to get together with friends. I can't think of any other place on the Edina-Bloomington Strip that I would rather eat, including the overrated Kincaid's.
The Restaurant that Has no identity – Ciao Bella has the potential to be a wonderful place to eat.... but truthfully this restaurant has no identity. Could it be that it is sandwiched between commercialism and office space galore? Or is it that the food itself is lacking a distinct identity/flavor? The truth of the matter is that the service staff is trained to make you feel that you are in a first rate restaurant, but truly you are in the middle of Edina, enjoying overpriced mediocre food. If the persons involved with the d... read more
Quite Good – Although the location is not as glamorous as sister restaurants Zelo and Bacio. The seafood specials are great as are the pastas. Service can be a bit slow at times, but what's the rush anyway with the awesome atmosphere and decor. A quick note for those of you waiting for 1-2 hours to get into Maggiano's at Southdale ... drive another mile down France Avenue and you'll get a much better meal for the same price (likely without having to wait).
LOVE ITTTTTTTTT – We always took the food to go... and it's awesome. The staffs are very friendly, I never got dissapointed ... Try the Bella burger !!! Well, maybe when we have more time I want to eat in, the place look very nice ...
favorite restaurant! – My husband and I love this place! The atmosphere is classy, sophisticated. The food is great, although I must admit, I always get the same thing (fettucine ruspanti--excellent!) The appetizers are not worth the price though, and I wouldn't save room for dessert, but the entrees are very good. My husband is more daring than I am and tries new things, each time he's had a wonderful meal--great lasagne, and fish specials! Nice wine list, too.
MidWest Italian Fare – I love this place but it is not really all that authentic Italian at all, more like upscale, Italian inspired, Midwest food. You get garlic mashed potatoes with everything it seems but The atmosphere is wonderful and the bar is fantastic. Pretty people frequent this place and the service and waitstaff is awesome!
Frequently asked questions about Ciao Bella
How is Ciao Bella rated?
Ciao Bella has a 4.7 star rating with 3,474 reviews.
When is Ciao Bella open?
Ciao Bella is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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