Ciao Cucina Casual Dining

4.4

100 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Thank you for booking with Ciao Cielo e Cucina. Our heated clear Marquee is currently place to give you a wonderful garden experience while still staying warm and cozy during bad weather. All reservations on this page are for Cucina, in the garden or the inside cafe space, please understand due to demand, we cannot guarantee a where you will be seated but we will do our best to accommodate requests. No tables outside the marquee are available to book, these are available for walk ins or phone requests specifically.

While restrictions are in place, time limits will apply. Please be respectful of booking durations and arrive on time for your booking.

10% surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% surcharge applies on Public Holidays.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9676 9938
Website
https://www.facebook.com/ciao.cucina/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bryan Nelson

Location
115 Bay St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207
Neighborhood
Port Melbourne
Cross street
Corner Bay and Graham Streets, Port Melbourne
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Wagyu BresaolaA$20.00
Artichoke, endive, horseradish, gnocchi fritti
StracciatellaA$18.00
Corn, caramel, popcorn, parmesan
Seared ScallopsA$20.00
Smoked fish croquette, macadamia, prosciutto, green olive
Lightly Fried CalamariA$18.00
Dried oregano, rocket, garlic aioli
Tuna CapreseA$22.00
Raw yellow fin tuna, heirloom tomato, goat curd, basil
Beef TartareA$20.00
Truffle yolk, pane carasau

Pasta e Risotto

Squid Ink LinguiniA$34.00
Calamari, pippies, white wine, cherry tomato
Spanner Crab SpaghettiA$34.00
Confit tomato, chili & garlic
Potato GnocchiA$32.00
Parsnip cream, taleggio cheese, pickled pear
Northern Style Oxtail RaguA$32.00
Potato gnocchi, pangrattato
Bolognese Ragu TagliatelleA$22.00
Ravioli of VenisonA$22.00
Celeriac, chestnuts, sage, red wine
Spencer Gulf King Prawn RisottoA$22.00
Bisque, marjoram gremolata

Secondi

Fish of the Day
- Market Price
Whole Rainbow TroutA$32.00
Pancetta, thyme, lemon garlic, olive oil
OX CheekA$34.00
Vermouth jus, jerusalem artichoke, BBQ cos, carrots agrodolce, ricotta salata
Sardinian Style Goat LegA$34.00
Wild olives, fennel, lemon, chilli, marjoram, polenta dumplings, pangrattato

Bistecca

Eye Fillet 220 gm John Dee Diamond 4, Grain & Pasture FedA$48.00
Scotch Fillet 300 gm Cape Grim 3+, Grass FedA$52.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Little Joes Grass Fed 800-1KG T-Bone
- per 100gmA$9.00
Isola Chianina Grass Fed - 1KG T-Bone
- per 100gmA$12.00

Big Deals for the Table to Share

Salt Baked Whole Fish of the Day
- Market Price
Whole Roasted Lamb ShoulderA$75.00

Contorni

Blue CheeseA$12.00
Walnut cauliflower gratin
Truffle Dauphine PotatoA$12.00
Roasted Dutch PotatoesA$10.00
Rosemary, garlic, fat
Taleggio Mac and Cheese (Pancetta)A$10.00
Roasted Sage MushroomsA$9.00
Goats curd, puffed wild rice
Wood Roasted Heirloom CarrotsA$9.00
FagioliniA$10.00
Braised green beans, tomato, garlic, olive oil
BroccoliniA$12.00
Chili, garlic, ricotta salata
Braised Chime de RapaA$10.00
(When Available) capers, garlic, anchovy
FriesA$7.00
RocketA$8.00
Reggiano, balsamic, olive oil
FriseeA$18.00
Burrata, fennel, apple, herbs, crispy pig bits, carrot dressing, apple gastrique

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

100 Reviews

CQ
CnQx
Yorkshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The noise was unbearable we had a table of 3 in a room of 20 people in the same party we were the only people not attached to the party we could not even have a conversation across the table. I will not back
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MichelleB
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place for a work Christmas get together. Great locations, good energy, excellent food!!
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ElizabethM
VIP
London
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have dined here many times pre-pandemic, the food is always enjoyable however the new service app left a lot to desired. Unfortunately it may due to staff shortages however it diminishes the experience.
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AnnE
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely experience
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DahliaE
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Such a pretty outdoor dining experience and great that it's still undercover for melbourne weather. Was a little disappointed as I could barely hear the music. Service is poor in the casual dining area but the restaurant already acknowledges that. If you want better service you can eat in the restaurant inside.
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GeoffD
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The ordering via table app was horrible, which led to poor uncoordinated service. The food was outstanding. ditch the app and I'll be back for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Outside area was pretty cold
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SteveB
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Great food. A range of indoor and outdoor eating spaces.
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WendyF
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is the perfect place for a grazing lunch catching up with friends. It is dog friendly which is perfect for me and being able to order via a QR code makes it so simple to just enjoy yourself socialising…who knew it was a thing?
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KateE
Melbourne
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Yummy food, nice spot.
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Ciao Cucina Casual Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9676 9938.

Ciao Cucina Casual Dining is rated 4.4 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Ciao Cucina Casual Dining

115 Bay St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207

Additional information

Cross street
Corner Bay and Graham Streets, Port Melbourne
Neighborhood
Port Melbourne
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bryan Nelson
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.facebook.com/ciao.cucina/
Phone number
(03) 9676 9938

Ciao Cucina Casual Dining

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Antipasti

OlivesA$8.00

White AnchovyA$6.00

Cheese OlivesA$8.00

FarinataA$8.00

Oysters

Suppli

Spiced Braised Duck

Eggplant

Chicken Liver Parfait Vincotto GrapesA$18.00

Featured Items

Cured Meats & Bits Board

Mozzarella & Bits Board

Entree

Wagyu BresaolaA$20.00

StracciatellaA$18.00

Seared ScallopsA$20.00

Lightly Fried CalamariA$18.00

Tuna CapreseA$22.00

Beef TartareA$20.00

Pasta e Risotto

Squid Ink LinguiniA$34.00

Spanner Crab SpaghettiA$34.00

Potato GnocchiA$32.00

Northern Style Oxtail RaguA$32.00

Bolognese Ragu TagliatelleA$22.00

Ravioli of VenisonA$22.00

Spencer Gulf King Prawn RisottoA$22.00

Secondi

Fish of the Day

Whole Rainbow TroutA$32.00

OX CheekA$34.00

Sardinian Style Goat LegA$34.00

Bistecca

Eye Fillet 220 gm John Dee Diamond 4, Grain & Pasture FedA$48.00

Scotch Fillet 300 gm Cape Grim 3+, Grass FedA$52.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Little Joes Grass Fed 800-1KG T-Bone

Isola Chianina Grass Fed - 1KG T-Bone

Big Deals for the Table to Share

Salt Baked Whole Fish of the Day

Whole Roasted Lamb ShoulderA$75.00

Contorni

Blue CheeseA$12.00

Truffle Dauphine PotatoA$12.00

Roasted Dutch PotatoesA$10.00

Taleggio Mac and Cheese (Pancetta)A$10.00

Roasted Sage MushroomsA$9.00

Wood Roasted Heirloom CarrotsA$9.00

FagioliniA$10.00

BroccoliniA$12.00

Braised Chime de RapaA$10.00

FriesA$7.00

RocketA$8.00

FriseeA$18.00

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