I love that you can get small portions of almost anything. We started with calamari and it has a really nice sauce, not marinara. Caesar salad we enjoyed. Basil got the lg. seafood linguini minus mussels. It had a little kick. I got a small cacio e pepe. I think pepe means pepper cause there was a lot of it with a delicious creamy sauce throughout. You have to try a dessert. We shared a mini tiramisu and an amazing panna cotta. It had two layers of fruit. Iced tea delicious. You could tell Scottie was a seasoned waiter, the best service. I think this is the place to see and be seen in Edina. It's always busy. Reservations recommended. I made them and had to call because 35W had an accident that delayed us twenty minutes. All the staff are wonderful. read more

The food here and service was quite good, but with a full crowd at dinner, the place was absolutely deafening. Another place with a trendy motif off all glass, metal and concrete at the expense of customers being able to hear a word the person across from them is saying. My recommendation... Get it to go. read more

We love Ciao Bella. The service and food has never disappointed. So many great options. The only drawback is the noise is loud that it's difficult to have a conversation with the people sitting at our table. The restaurant is a little quieter than the bar but still really loud. The bar is fun but it's so loud. read more

Everything was great. The bartender was very kind. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere.

If I could come here every day I would. I was in town for work and discovered this gem. The service, the food, the atmosphere... basically EVERYTHING has been great. I don't remember the first server I encountered, but she was amazing. Tonight I had Douglas, who helped me through my new vegan diet. It's not easy to make recommendations for vegan dishes an Italian restaurant but he made the impossible delicious! He even recommended this delicious red wine! Long story short, this place is a gem in the twin cities and I cannot wait to come back and enjoy their food. read more

Ciao Bella - Custom vegan paprika sea bass with some veggies - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Been here many times and enjoyed every visit! Service is great and food is always consistently good. We love sitting in the outdoor patio area where the big screen is by the bar especially during football season! read more

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Amazing food, great ambiance and excellent service Have been here multiple time, awesome place to eat read more

Good food good service good ambience good food good food good good good good good good I like food very good good service very good service yes yes good ambience I like the ambience good. read more

A wonderful overall experience at Ciao Bella. Very attentive staff and service. The food and drinks were excellent on all items ordered. Bravo on all levels team Ciao Bella ! read more

We have been back to Ciao countless times and the level of service provided is absolutely amazing. The recent renovations have brightened up the space and it looks great. There has not been one thing I don't like on the menu! The bruschetta is delicious, salads, chicken parmigiana, and salmon dish are all favorites. We love going with our family and always leave with happy hearts and stuffed tummies! read more

Ciao Bella - Cypress Salad - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I was disappointed and am surprised about all the high reviews. The place is nice but for me it is always about the food. We did not find either of our dishes anything special. The serving size was tiny and just ok. Prices are very high for quality and portion size. There are much better places to eat near Edina so we will not be back. read more

One of the finest Italian dining spots in the cities Scott the GM is a breath of fresh air his attention to details is amazing everything is perfect every time I visit . The food prep is fantastic as is presentation when you walk up the smells are mesmerizing I always get something I was not thinking of because of the aromas from the kitchen. My go to place for entertaining out of town business clients always have a great time . And the music is outstanding... read more

Ciao Bella is a restaurant our family of five has gone to for special occasion meals through the years. It has a nice decor and never feels cramped. Additionally they have a nice large patio where we can usually get a table on nice summer evenings. Their speciality cocktails have always been pretty good. Recently my wife ordered the salmon dish that she liked and we shared a roasted cauliflower side which was pretty good. I had the Linguini di Mare and it was just OK. We came back for a birthday dinner and I ordered the pork chops. That might seem like a weird items to order at an Italian restaurant but I've had some absolutely awesome pork chops at the Cov (which unfortunately they took off the menu when we were last in) and at the Butcher's Tale. I cannot come close to cooking either of these pork chop recipes at home so I can appreciate a good pork chop. Unfortunately the pork chops here are dry and poorly seasoned. There was some mention of a porcini crust but it was mostly mushy and tasteless and serving french fries on the side was "mid" as my teenagers would say. Their service can be spotty as well and you can skip this if you don't need the stream of consciousness. So I'll start by sayin like many places these days getting and keeping great servers must be tough. We have had some good ones, some OK ones and some bad ones. I never write a review to shame anyone but I don think it's important for the sake of improvement to point out where things can be stepped up. In our most recent visit we came in to celebrate my wife's birthday. Our server was friendly enough and seemed excited to tell us about her family when she noticed our two teens girls and younger son. That did not really bother me because, like I mentioned I have two teenage girls so I have bigger issues. However, from my own days of waitering back in the stone ages it was drilled into me that the meal is about the client and my singular function was to silently ensure all the guests' needs were taken care of efficiently and unobtrusively. Maybe times have changed but it seems like sometimes you get the server who wants to get to know you and maybe if things work out get on the Christmas card list. That was this server. No biggie but no my ideal. Anyway after sharing some stories with the server, she listening to our order and disappeared. One thing we do as a tradition at our family birthdays is to go around the table and share what we appreciate about the person we are celebrating. When it was my turn to deliver my tribute, I was cut off about midway through by a tap on the shoulder and the query, "what did you order?" That interruption was a real bummer. My little speech, was by no means Shakespeare, but we don't get many chances to tell our loved ones what they mean to us and to have the server butt in on the toast because she couldn't be bothered to write down our order, I'm not going to lie, really annoyed me. My kids were insistent that I make sure to mention it was my wife's birthday to the server which I did. She told me C.B. doesn't do anything for birthdays which was really no sweat. I was not expecting the Happy Joe's experience with sirens and an a cappella version of "Happy Birthday," however, it was more than a little off-putting when two seconds after telling me that C. B. does not do anything for birthdays when another waiter hustles out a cake slice with a candle over to the table next to our. Ahhh...Awkward! I did get the small satisfaction of catching her glance after she saw me look at the lighted candle and back at her...ha ha. Anyway like I said the service can be spotty. We may go back because it is close to where we live, it comfortable and there is good parking. The drinks are pretty good too. But, for this price point, there are better option and I have never had a really special meal there yet. read more

We didn't have reservations so we were able to be seated at the bar and still get the full menu. They have a large wine selection. The food was good with reasonable sized meals. The only downside was they had no lasagna and the wait was 40+ minutes. This was at 5:15 p.m. so a bit unexpected. The place is clean, very busy and well staffed. read more

The food is outstanding, as is the service! Very cool atmosphere and bar area! Highly recommend!

This was my first time partaking at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The service was welcoming. The fresh made bread was light and fluffy, with crisp edges. I am not sure how long the Tuscan Kale and Sausage soup will be around. So, get it while you can. The pesto crusted sea bass was a great. The lightly sweet chili blanc sauce was an excellent touch to the crusted pesto. No dessert this go round but will definitely be back. read more

Can't go wrong with any dish at Ciao Bella. The service and atmosphere are top rate. Enjoy the summer patio or cozy up inside - either way you will have a dining experience that is sure to bring you back. read more

Great dining experience! We had Doug as our Server and Luicia was such a joy! My dad has been to this restaurant several times and took us for our first time a few days ago. The food is delicious and fresh! 11/10! read more

When I looked at photos of others reviews I think this place should be $$$ not $$. Some of the good things that I can say are: 1. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. 2. The food came fast. 3. The tiramisu was good but it should be one size only. I don't like how loud the people and the music was. Everyone was trying to talk over the music that could have been turned down a little bit. I was disappointed how small the portion sizes were comparing to the price. I've been to other Italian restaurants in other states and Minnesota and I still received more for the small sizes. Sorry, but I will not be returning. Sad, but even my date felt the same. read more

Ciao Bella - Moscow mule. It was okay. - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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OH. MY. GODDDDDD. I'm visiting from Northern VA and it's my First time in MN (since I was a baby) and I swear. Best Italian I e had in a LONG time. Perfect way to end my Last night here. I even ordered take out and it still is amazing. I ordered the seared ahi tuna and the linguini de mare. Sooooo goooooooooddddd. read more

Really great food, service and everything. BIG dining room, so the ambience is more loud, family dining than date night.

We were seated on the beautiful patio and Kassandra was our server. She was so nice and very helpful. She gave us some wonderful suggestions which was especially nice because I am a vegan and she was totally fine with that. The food was prepared perfectly and tasted delicious. My friend had soup and a salad and said she enjoyed her meal, too. The entire staff was attentive and very professional. read more

Ciao Bella - Tomato avocado and mushroom pizza, grilled vegetables (caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower and carrots) - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The restaurant itself is so cute with a really nice and open ambiance. There is outdoor seating and I believe an open roofed bar out there as well. I was there for a business meeting so we sat inside and it was also very nice. The service was great, very attentive and the food was amazing. I had the risotto and it was great. The small portion was perfect for me. I would definitely return. read more

Food was Subpar especially for the price. They tack on a 20 percent fee to pay for fair wages for their staff and ask you to pay an additional gratuity as well. If you already are paying for fair wages why would you pay additional to the server who is already getting a fair wage? read more

great food and service! our waitress was very kind and she made the experience really enjoyable. The environment and ambiance of the place is really classy. A nice dining for either a good night out or a special event read more

Food was great but service was a little spotty, waitress took a while to come back to you but prices are average

I was visiting friends that recommended this place. Service was terrible, and the food was overpriced and underwhelming. What was so terrible? The dark haired waitress with the tattoo on her upper arm was salty, rude in the way she slammed down the drinks & plates, short & abrupt in her mannerisms. She should have just stayed home today. Complete fail today, Ciao Bella. We went to Redstone for brunch the day before and the service was on point and the attention to detail was impressive. However, not this place. Disappointed. read more

I want to hear upon a recommendation from a former colleague for a business dinner. I have to say that this is probably one of the best restaurants I have been to lately. The service was impeccable at both the bar and table side. Spacious outdoor seating where access to a walk up outdoor bar. The pricing was fair the dishes were all incredible and both presentation and taste. read more

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Our absolute favorite place! It's quite busy, so make a reservation or come prepared to have a glass of wine at the bar while you wait. We ALWAYS get the ahi tuna appetizer. It is so delicious! Great wine selection. The salads are lightly dressed, which I enjoy. Portions are perfect for bringing home some leftovers for the next day's lunch. Ambiance is exceptional, and the service is great! read more

The wait was long the service was awful! Ordered the Veal Parm and it was so tough that it was difficult to cut with a knife. Waiter was gone, no sign of him till he came out while waiting for meal to exclaim he had gave our meal to someone else and they were making another!? Would not recommend! read more

Our server was so knowledgeable! She knew the menu by heart and gave excellent recommendations based on our wine selection. read more

Ciao Bella - Red pepper scallops Yum! - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Ciao Bella was just what I needed after a long day of canceled flights and trying to get back to DC I sat at the bar and had the Spicy Ahi with Avocado on sesame crisps and the Heirloom Grain Salad (heirloom farro, organic quinoa, asparagus, red pepper, spinach, avocado, palm hearts, Provolone and Parmigiano Reggiano, with lemon vinaigrette) with a glass of Shiraz. For dessert I had the chocolate budino and an Irish coffee. Both we very yummy, but the budino was so rich I could only eat half (would be better for sharing) Overall the food was AMAZING, especially the salad and tuna. The service was excellent too ; The bartender, Damian, was very friendly and attentive. He knew the menu inside and out and was attentive and chatty without smothering me. Would definitely recommend Ciao Bella. read more

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We hadn't been here for years but so glad we revisited! Beautiful ambience, great service and the quality of the food all quite better than I remembered. From the bread to the salad, the pasta to the fish, all served perfectly! read more

Ciao Bella - Ciao Bella salad - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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So so good. It was amazing. Katie was an awesome server, friendly, upbeat, and not overbearing! The grilled beef tenderloin crostini was to die for. The ahi tuna starter was light and refreshing. The lasagna was hearty and filling. We would definitely come back. read more

Everything on the menu is done to perfection. The wild mushroom and truffle oil pizza is AMAZING!

I had dinner here on a cool autumn eve and it was quite nice. The atmosphere is fun, the place is spotless. I had a nice view of the wood fire oven. The warm bread was absolutely delicious. Katie was very sweet and attentive. I ordered the linguini del mar and it did not disappoint. Plenty of seafood and you could tell the sauce and pasta were made from scratch. I ordered the smaller portion ($21.95) because some of the reviews commented on the huge portions. It wasn't that huge after all and didn't quite fill me up which was disappointing for an entree of that price. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. My only minor complaint is that the soap in the men's room was so fragrant I felt like I had washed my hands in my grandfathers cologne. The whole meal I smelled the soap quite strongly to the point where it affected my enjoyment of the food and gave me a small headache. But apart from that I highly recommend checking out Ciao Bella! read more

Ciao Bella - Smaller portion of the linguini del mar. $21.95 - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Everything here tastes amazing, drunks, apetizers, mains. Also a great ambiance and service! Love coming here. Highly recommend!

This is one of the finest dining places if you have an appetite for Italian cuisine. We went on a weekend for dinner with two other friends and the found ourselves in a long waiting line though we had a reservation done in advance. But the wait was over quickly and we were showed our seats after a long walk(the place was that huge and buzzing). Since me and my wife wouldn't eat meat, the host for our table was very understanding and gave us the right options of food to taste. The complimentary garlic bread along with the olive oil and pepper was too good. We started with a plate of caramelized Brussels sprouts that was fantastically prepared and then plates of House made ravioli and Classic Lasagna. Everything tasted amazingly well. We only wished that their serving portion could have been more for the cost on the menu. Nevertheless, this is one place you would definitely want to try! read more

Extremely overpriced for what you get. And overly pretentious. Slow service. Great drinks.

Now, I believe I know myself pretty well. But so, as it turns out, does Kirsten, the server at Ciao Bella in whose section I was seated. More on that later, but suffice it to say that this was one of those times that I felt the stars and planets aligned to draw me in for lunch at this particular place at this particular time. In Minneapolis on business, I looked to my Yelp compatriots for insights into finding lunch in my general area. Ciao Bella looked promising so off I drove, dodging 4-foot snow barriers spilling into lanes and many a fogged up window of passing cars in traffic. My intial reaction to the Ciao Bella building itself was underwhelming, for it appeared that the focus on white space actually flattened already dull colors and brushed them against a gray sky as a Bob Ross oil paint transition. Nothing stood out - but then again, I wasn't eating outside so I traipsed inside to check things out. Greeted quickly at the door and given my choice of seating. Being lunch, the place wasn't too busy but everything appeared clean and orderly. I chose to head to my left away from the bar and closer to the fire pit. I was seated in Kirsten's section and quickly took in the ambience. The restaurant seemed more Barcelona than Milan, more San Francisco than Chicago, and relied on brassy warm tones set to post-modern arches. I loved it right away. Seating was typical for a nicer restaurant as far as booths and tables go, but the barriers between dining sections were about 4 feet tall and composed of sculpted metalworking that gave insight into the rest of the establishment without feeling like you are being forced to hear someone's personal reality TV show. The roundness balanced the curves of booths and walls to make the room seem modern, elegant and inviting at the same time. Good use of colors and lighting to provide ambience, but it was not dim or mismanaged in any way. I did not feel the restaurant was detached, isolated or pretentiously arrogant in any way - in fact, the reds, oranges, and metallic surfaces allowed the warmth of the service and fire to be reflected throughout the building. My server Kirsten and I discussed the specials and menu for a bit and eventually settled upon an Arnold Palmer to drink, pomegrantate sorbet and rich and creamy tortiglioni rossa. Her insights were immensely valuable and she did not push one dish over another except when questioned as to her preferences and why. She was very helpful but did not stalk or disappear once the order was placed. Very good attitude, a couple of laughs, and some genuine conversation made her attention that much better. At times, I felt as if she knew me rather well, based on her feedback, and we shared a little secret that drives my wife nuts: "I'm not one for roasted peppers either" WINK. I would recommend asking for her by name if you go there - Kirsten. The tortiglioni rossa was, as mentioned creamy (marinara/cream 50/50 mix) and rich, but not alarmingly so, and the sweetness in the dish was delivered by the fresh peas, which balanced the sausage (not spicy). The quantity of peas and sausage was generous but did not overwhelm the pasta, which was the focus of the dish. Kirsten brought fresh shaved parmesan as well as cracked black pepper to add and the dish also had basil sprinkled over the top. Presentation was nice for a pasta dish but nothing too funky - again, the purpose was to dive right in and that was a mission accomplished in .5 seconds. I had the large lunch portion, which was just the right amount. The lesser portion, I fear, would have pushed me to rely on the warm bread and dessert at the table overly so. I felt the price was right given the atmosphere, service level, assortment of dishes, and the ingredients and flavor of the dishes met my hopes.This is restaurant that I will indeed frequent when I get back into town on my next trip. My experience was very, very good and, with the stars aligning to bring me here, dare I say "heavenly"? UPDATE: I enjoyed the experience so much I went back the next night witwith 3 co-workers and they loved it as well. read more

Ciao Bella - Italian Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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