Ciao Bella

4.8

6604 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 87 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
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 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 6,604 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

4.8Food
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
Great for outdoor dining
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ciao Bella offers a "consistently excellent" dining experience with "scrumptious food" and "impeccable service." The restaurant is often praised for its "amazing patio," perfect for a summer evening. While the noise level inside can be "very loud," the "friendly staff" and "wonderful ambiance" make it a favorite spot.

6,605 Reviews

J
Jeannie
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server and amazing food and desserts. Stayed til you closed.
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Sue
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the chicken mushroom risotto! Excellent choice
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Eduardo
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My “go to” restaurant while in Minneapolis on business! Love everything about this place!!
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R
Robert
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with great food, good atmosphere and professional service. Definitely recommend this place.
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Thomas
East Texas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Put this place on your “must try” list.
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M
Max
Minneapolis
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I would’ve given it a five star restaurant except for the noise. It is a very noisy restaurant. Everything else is five star.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had reservations for 8:30 and did not get seated until 9:15, and we arrived at 8. Waited in bar until table was ready and had horrible service. All was great when seated but should not have taken so long. We saw multiple people get seated before us. Don’t take reservations if you don’t honor them.
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Kathryn
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed another wonderful meal at Ciao Bella. Excellent service!
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Georgia
Minneapolis
68 reviews
vip
3.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
chickpeas under shrimp/scallops were not a good combo.
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kathleen
New York City
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, exceptional service, great atmosphere. Great for business lunches.
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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 6604 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 87 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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