Ciao Cafe is a spacious Italian Eatery that is New to Rocky Hill that fits in like a glove. Homemade pizza by the slice. Grinders. Italian Pastries to wow your taste buds. When I walked in I was a little overwhelmed and didn't know where to begin. I have a cheese allergy which limited me. The Chicken Orzo soup was delicious and plentiful. The homemade bread on the side was a perfect pairing. Family owned and operated Ciao read more

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First time visit! Absolutely loved the vibes. Can see that there was a lot of thought put into both the indoor and outdoor space. I had the Reese's Peanut butter iced latte which was sublime. Highly recommend. Staff were very friendly. I was not a fan of my breakfast item,the egg/cheese/ meat bagel. The eggs had an unappealing slippery texture, My friend had a muffin that she liked. Planning to return, and try a different breakfast item. read more

"Ciao, bye bye, hasta la vista Fare thee well, adios, so long" (Gloria Estefan) Wow, wow, wow! Is this place impressive. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, they have New York-style pizza by the slice, an espresso bar, Italian grinders, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, desserts, and a spacious dining room and lounge to enjoy your meal or snack. Check out their breakfast menu -five breakfast sandwiches, three toasts (including an intriguing one with prosciutto, hot honey, and caramelized peaches!), and three breakfast bowls. Nothing is over $12. From there, we check out the pizza menu with twelve specialty red and white pizzas and a "Build Your Own option". Remember, they sell pizza by the slice, and their slices are gargantuan because they cut eight slices from a 16-inch pie. Then on to the sandwich menu -nine cold, nine hot, plus soups and salads, And to wash all that down... well be prepared to have a difficult choice among their coffees and teas with various sauces and syrups, lemonades, dirty sodas, lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, affogato and more. We picked up four different pizza slices - Buffalo Chicken, Eggplant, Bianca (white pie with ricotta and mozzarella), and Sausage and Peppers. The pizza is definitely New York style with a thin crust. My Buffalo Chicken was excellent. It was a white pie with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, and ranch and criss-crossed hot sauce drizzles. Definitely worth your while to stop by, but be mindful of their hours- MON - SAT from 8AM - 3PM and SUNDAYS from 8AM - 2PM. read more

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What a great addition to Rocky Hill! We've been here a few times since they've opened and loved everything we've tried. the prices are a little steep ($60 for two sandwiches, two lattes and pastry), but the quality and portions are very good. Their chicken cutlets are a staple and a must try. I absolutely loved their buffalo chicken sandwich which you don't find on menus often. Will definitely be adding that to my regular rotation! Their lattes are fun and unique but not the best lattes we've ever had. Don't sleep on their grab and go slices or the desserts either. And we were impressed by their breakfast offerings. Overall great spot and hope they're a town staple for years to come! read more

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Wow! They'll definitely be seeing me soon!! Visited after seeing a couple of TikTok vids reviewing their coffee. Although I didn't get a coffee, plenty of peeps recommend! The space is much larger than I assumed, and my partner let me know that it was previously occupied by a pizza spot. I love that they still serve pizza and can offer that little bit of nostalgia to those familiar with the area. We took some time combing through the menu and landed on a couple of dirty sodas, an upside down Sicilian slice, their hot honey chicken sandwich, and a Reese's cookie the size of my head. The coconut dirty soda was absolutely delicious. I'm not typically a fan of coconut, but it paired perfectly with the lime and Coke soda. The Dr. Cherry was great as well! The Sicilian slice could've been a bit warmer, but I loved the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the dough. Next time I will be returning to demolish a hot honey, chicken sandwich, myself. It had the perfect amount of sweetness, which I feel is sometimes tough with the hot honey trend lately. We split the cookie and called it a day, but we can't wait to come back. read more

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Ciao is one of those business that you visit and just have to come back. I had myself a breakfast bowl with potatoes and eggs. It can even be customized for additions. What a lovely dish! The entry point is a little further down where the counter for ordering is and around the corner is where they have seating. It helps to order first since they don't have wait staff. What they will do though is bring your food to you thanks to a table marker. Everything was so delicious. I absolutely recommend this place!! read more

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Delicious coffee and delicious pizza slices! I ordered the hot honey sliced pizza and it was just enough of spice and just enough of sweet. I savored every bite of it. I highly recommend the tiramisu latte. Great place and awesome staff. read more

First time coming here as part of the coffee crawl, but we decided to get some pizza as well. We got the barbecue chicken pizza and a penne vodka chicken pizza and both are very good. The slices are big enough for two servings. There are a lot of pizza choices and other lunchtime go to. On the Café and pastry side of the shop, there is coffee with cookies, desserts, and other specialty baked goods read more

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What a wonderful experience at Ciao Cafe over the weekend ! Recently went to catch up with a friend and we loved it. Cant wait to go back already! My Pistachio Latte was perfectly made. My gluten free breakfast sandwich was very filling. It was amazing!! They served it on a Gluten Free grinder roll. Tasted nice and fresh! Normally gluten free breakfast sandwiches are served on a roll but I loved this. Worth the price! My friend was very satisfied with her sandwich as well. They have breakfast bowls, sandwiches, pastries, pizza! Looks like I have so much more to try when I go back! Service was great. Workers are very helpful, and the cafe is super cute , nice and bright with enough seating. Loved the decore. read more

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I met a friend here for breakfast at 9 AM on a Sunday. It is in a strip mall, with plenty of parking, which is very nice! It is a very large café, and when you walk in, it is a very open space with a counter and menus posted up top. You order, and if you are dining in, you are given a number to place at your table, and your order will be brought to your table. There are a variety of breakfast sandwiches and breakfast bowls. You may get your sandwich on a croissant or bagel and there are a variety of coffees to choose from. There is a separate space where there is plenty of seating. I ordered a ham cheese and egg sandwich on a croissant and an espresso latte with oat milk and cinnamon cold foam. The total came to a little over $21, and I left a tip at the counter, so this place is a little expensive. It's not somewhere I would have breakfast often. Both the sandwich in the coffee were very good, but again, a little steep in price and if it were a family going in for breakfast, you might be spending quite a bit of money. read more

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I was excited to hear that a new place, Ciao Cafe, had opened where Michelangelo's used to be. Ciao does a number of different things. Coffee. Sandwiches. Treats. And Sliced and whole pizzas. I see they're off to a good start review-wise, and I'm sure they do a number of things well. I recently visited and tried two pizza slices. I have to say that Ciao's slice game, needs some work. I ordered two slices. A Chicken Vodka Sauce Slice. And a sausage with peppers Slice. The Chicken Vodka Slice didn't work for multiple reasons. Being a CT Pizza Fan, I like Char. The bottom of my slice was mostly blackened. Pic posted. You have to have better quality control than that. They should have thrown it away and started again. Also, fans of vodka sauce, like me, would not have called this vodka sauce if they hadn't seen the sign. Didn't have the right color (it was red rather than orange-ish). Didn't have the right flavor (No discernible cream, parm or vodka). Also, if you're going to include sauce in the name to feature it, there wasn't enough sauce. If they're going to continue serving this slice, they should call it Chicken Parm. They need to go back to the drawing board on the Chicken Vodka Sauce concept. I ordered the Sausage and Pepper Slice because I noticed that it was the freshest pizza for slices. It was a whole pizza that was sitting back in the kitchen and hadn't even been brought over yet. If they had just given me the slice when I ordered it, and brought the other slice after it had been re-heated, it would have been fine. But they brought the two slices together about 10 minutes later, and the Sausage Pepper Slice was room temperature by that time. Also, the peppers presented similar as jarred peppers, although the restaurant owner has told me that they are fresh roasted daily. In any event, I didn't love the texture. The sausage and chicken cutlet pieces were about average. The crust was a thicker New York style. Also, about average, except for the blackened slice as discussed above. I would not rush back for pizza slices. I will say that service was friendly. They generally did a nice job of transforming the space from Michelangelo's. As you enter, the pizza slice area is to the immediate right. There is a cashier at the back of the room, adjacent to a case that displayed things like cookies and dressed up cinnamon roll-looking treats. They looked like they might be good. The seating area in the rooms connected to the ordering area were inviting and comfortable. I do have one note concerning the atmosphere as it presently exists. As you enter the front room with the pizza slices and display case, there is a lot of open space that makes the room feel empty. They either need seating to fill some of that space, or a few tables with merch to make that space feel more lively. Based upon my experience with the pizza slices, I can't give more than 2 Stars. Perhaps I would have connected with other areas of Ciao's business in a more positive way. In any event, I wish Ciao the best with their new business. read more

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Came here as a part of the Hartford coffee crawl. We decided to get some pizza because it looked so delicious. We got vodka chicken parm pizza and Bbq chicken pizza. Both were yummy and sizes were big !! Staff here were pleasant and prices were fair. Food is good so I definitely will be back! read more

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Oh boy! I was in the area and I stopped by Ciao Café and ordered online, knowing they'd probably be busy. I got the hot honey vodka chicken cutlet sandwich, and it was seriously packed -- I could only finish half. A little messy to eat, but loaded with flavor. There was a long line to order, so if you're in a hurry, definitely order ahead. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Italian Hero (NYC Style) sandwiches or Grinders! read more

Ciao Cafe - Hot honey chicken cutlet sandwich. A little messy but super tasty! - Pizza Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Fresh made to order Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Full service Espresso bar with lattes, cold brew, hot coffee, espresso, cappuccino and more. Beautiful show stopping eye catching pastries. Grab and go items available. Giant Cookies are 10/10. Congratulations to Ciao on their opening. This space is newly renovated and built for success! read more

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This place is way bigger than I expected! The staff is super friendly and very kind. I let them know that I have celiac, and they reassured me they would make sure my food was safe, which I really appreciated. I ordered the tiramisu latte, and when I got it I realized it was iced. I had assumed it would be hot, so the mistake was actually on my part. When I mentioned it, they were incredibly kind and made me a hot version for me right away. That's such great customer service! To be honest though, the iced one was actually better. Their baked goods are filling, yummy, and very fresh. I loved the mix they had available. I would definitely love to come back and try their lunch options. read more

Ciao cafe is beautiful inside and a very relaxed vibe to hang out in. The pepperoni pizza my daughter and I had was good. A little greasy and a tad under seasoned but generally good. The smores latte I had was delicious, but I wish I had gotten it iced since by the time it made it over to our table it was cold. My biggest vice is the way you order. I don't usually understand the ordering and going to a table with a number and your food is brought out to you instead of just having a to go place and a sit down restaurant. There were so many runners, but it takes forever for them to find your table and by then the hot food and drinks are lukewarm at best. This may be my last time visiting, but it was not bad. read more

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This spot is a new favorite! It is spacious and inviting and the people are all extremely friendly. Love that they have such a large menu and everything is of high quality and freshness---it just makes you want to keep coming back for more! Their service is fast and their environment was created with such detail. Whether it's to-go coffee/ food or enjoying a full sit down meal, I can't recommend it enough! read more

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My family and I decided to do some take out from the new local eatery Ciao Cafe. Ordering from the website was very easy! There were many options to choose from and everything was customizable. My family and I decided to try 4 different grinders/sandwiches. My husband and son each got steak and cheese grinders. My son said it was ok and my husband was disappointed because the bread was very dry - almost stale like. I had the muffaletta sandwich and I only ate a corner of it because again the bread was very dry. The fillings were flavorful though. I recommend they start with fresher softer breads - the breads dry up when toasted, so starting with crustier breads can yield a dry sandwich. The inside of the restaurant was very nice with a beautiful bakery goods display. We did not try any of those, but should we try this restaurant again, we would. First impression wasn't great, but I'm willing to give them another shot as the staff was very nice and maybe they had an off batch of bread. read more

This place is so cute! They have a variety of sweet treats, iced coffee, and pizza and dirty sodas. Didn't try the pizza or dirty soda however must try next time. They have ample space to sit and chat and or work on your computer. Service is great, they clear your table for you, and bring your food to your table. Food is great and coffee really hits the spot. read more

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My coworker Aldelis recently went to the brand new Ciao Cafe and raved to me about it. You can see her review below. I went there to meet a friend this afternoon. What a beautiful, well lit, well organized, yet brand new cafe! I first heard about them on the radio, it's rare for me to listen to the radio, but when I do it's even more rare that I'd catch an ad for something that interests me. I don't know what was here before Ciao Cafe took over, but they're operating on like they've been here awhile. First you'll find a counter where you may purchase a slice of pizza. Other options include sandwiches, soups and full size pizzas. If you arrive in the morning there are some breakfast options. They also have some Cannoli, cookies and cinnamon rolls. They have a wide menu of coffee drinks and tea. My friend and I each got a S'mores latte. We also got a slice of pizza. I got the Bianca and she got one of the chicken pizzas. After we placed our orders we sat in the dining room. It is spacious and bright with comfy seating. The walls are covered with perhaps celebrities? I couldn't get a close look. I love the comfortable vibe of the place. Shortly after our coffees and pizzas were brought over to us. The coffee was pretty good, but as expected very sweet. Next time I'd like to try a more basic latte. The Bianca pizza was a very solid pick. The slice is pretty thin and a generous size, with ricotta and mozzarella. It was cheesy and flavorful. I don't know many places in the area that offer pizza by the slice, so it's a win for Ciao! We also got a dessert to share. We got a Strawberries and Cream Cinnamon Roll. This was sweet, fresh, and very tasty, particularly the very center. They don't offer drinking water, we had to buy bottled water. My experience was pretty flawless at this brand new cafe. I will be back very soon. read more

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I have been dying to try the newest spot in town and I have nothing but praise for these folks. @ciaocafect has opened in the old Michangelos location in Rocky Hill and undergone some massive changes and improvements. This cafe is absolutely gorgeous and the food selection fantastic! **Ciao Cafe is a fresh Italian-American spot with New York-style pizza by the slice, an espresso bar, Italian grinders, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and desserts. It's a pizzeria, sandwich shop, coffee house, and lounge serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner -- all under one roof. - I had to try their class steak and cheese grinder. Fresh sliced beef, caramelized onion, mushroom, provolone, on a seeded bun. I added some cherry peppers for an extra kick. Absolutely fantastic!! - Then a couple slices of their New York style pizza! Nothing but good things to say! Can't wait to get back and try some more of their many options! Welcome to the neighborhood!! * #foodie #foodies #sandwich #pizza #delicious read more

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I was so excited to the try this new cafe in town and it didn't disappoint! The place itself is spacious and I love the layout. Especially how you can see the delicious looking pizza. The first time I went I ordered the chicken orzo soup to-go. It came with a super fresh 5 inch piece of bread and the soup was loaded with chicken which I loved!! It was prepared within 5 minutes after ordering and was the perfect meal to have on a cold day. I also got the s'mores latte. This was very good. It has lots of flavor, the cold foam on top was the best part. At first I thought the coffee was on the pricier side, but it's really a similar price to a special coffee at Starbucks. read more

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The food, vibe, and staff at Ciao Cafe are simply fantastic. The staff is kind, swift moving, and so friendly. Ciao has a wide array of food and beverage available depending on time of day and the quality and taste is consistently impeccable from one menu item to the next. Side note - Some of my favorite pizza north of New Haven. Just an overall gem whether you're looking for something fast and casual, or you want to sit down, kick back, and enjoy some good food & atmosphere. read more

I was looking for a place that had gluten free options that was more local. It is quite spacious and clean. My companion and I had the piquant breakfast bowls. The size of the portions were big. They were very tasty. My companion had the pistachio latte, which was very flavorful. I had a vanilla chai with almond milk. Again, lots of pleasant autumnal flavor. We later each had a peppermint mocha with oat milk. Again, lots of great flavor. The service was very quick and with a smile. I definitely plan to come back if I am this way again. read more

Ciao Cafe - Peppermint mocha with oat milk - Pizza Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Bright, clean - happy & warm accommodating staff. Fabulous service, every item on menu picture perfect & delicious! Convenient location, too! read more

First time at Ciao Cafe - the inside was clean and neat Ordered two slices of cheese pizza (warmed) and the Spicy Beef Grinder Fresh sliced beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, horseradish sauce - on a 10" seeded roll -The pizza was good and worth the $4.50 a slice - - The bread on the grinder was fresh - however the the sandwich was not good and primarily filled with lettuce, little to no roast beef - and what there was of it was tasteless and rubbery and for $18.50 it's lousy value -Maybe only pizza for me on a go forward read more

Came in during lunch. The inside was very aesthetic and well cleaned. I got their smores lattee, pistachio lattee, dirty Shirley, and a cheese pizza. Everything was amazing. The cheese pizza was very flavorful and yummy. I wish the crust would've been crunchier than it would be perfect! The smores lattee and pistachio latte were very good. They used real pistachio and marshmallow in their drinks. It's not too sweet and did not taste artificial. definitely one of the best coffees within the area! read more

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Best coffee I've had in CT. Been trying a lot of spots and nothing has even come close and my girlfriend and I are pretty picky when it comes to coffee. On top of that, the food is pretty solid and just a really cool place overall. read more

We visited Ciao Cafe this morning. I had an iced vanilla latte, Gabe has an iced pistachio latte and Lucas had a cookie. It's a beautiful restaurant and the drinks were delicious. We will be back to try their food very soon. read more

Ciao Cafe - Lucas with his giant delicious cookie. He gave it a 13 out of 10 - Pizza Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Today My wife and I stopped for lunch ordering: a slice of Margherita caprese salad with grilled chicken gluten free pizza with ham 2 sodas all for $60.00!!!! the food reminded us of airport for the quality and price.... read more

Second time here, and second disappointment. We went to pick up our pizza, and just like last time, they said it wasn't ready. We stood there for 15 minutes, watching them fumble around and mess up other orders, while our pizza sat in its box getting cold on the shelf. Nobody bothered to check it until they finally realized it belonged to us. By then, it was ice cold. You'd think they would offer to warm it up, give us a break on the price, or maybe throw in an extra slice? But no. We brought it home and had to reheat it before we could eat dinner. The quality of the food is good, but $24 is a lot to pay for a cold pizza. They really need to work on their expediting system. The exact same thing happened the first time we went, and we chalked it up to opening-day jitters. We might try one last time in a month or two, but if they can't get it right, we'll have to part ways. I hope they get their act together soon--the food is tasty, though a bit overpriced. read more

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10" Tuna grinder- bread tasted stale. Just wasn't a tasteful sandwich. The bread can make or break a sandwich and it ether was not prepared properly or day old bread. Friends had salads that just looked ok. Nothing special. Place is very nice and clean, I would go back to try coffee and maybe pastry but it's no DOR_ Market. read more

I got the Italian combo. I would say it was as good if not better than some of the great grinder shops I've had in Fairfield County, Waterbury, New Haven, and New York. The Bread was fresh and delicious. The Meats were sliced perfectly. It was $17 which I felt was a good price for the size and quality. read more

Ciao Cafe - Italian Combo - Pizza Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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18.50$ for a grinder seems really high...comparative to other local places? Will give one a try next visit to see if it's worth the price. I was in a hurry, just had a latte which was okay. Had a cookie too, it was good. read more

Went today on opening day for breakfast and it was fantastic. The Cromwell Ave sandwich was so good--especially paired with the tiramisu coffee. The kids got a s'mores cinnamon roll and a bagel with cream cheese, and they did not disappoint at all. Everything was delicious. We loved it so much we went back for lunch and grabbed a couple of sandwiches and some slices. Everything was cooked to perfection. Great place with amazing food--can't wait to go back read more

Very expensive!, prices Need to come down! $20 for a 10" Grinder and $12+ for an egg sandwich! come on! This is the former Michael Angelo's which had a home feeling and reasonable prices. The home feel is gone. If this place continues to gouge $$$$ people on their prices they will be gone too! Remember what they say "there's a sucker born every minute!" read more

wow great salad, great chicken with a nice coating for a salad a sandwich or a parm. i might eat those again there. but the pizza sucks, i placed an order for a margritta on monday night. i expect it to be hot, you know the bottom of the box hurts your hand its so hot from just escaping the oven. this one was cold. a real bad sign. then there wer only a few slices of tomatoes on it. and the sacuse was from a bottle and not flavorful or complex just acidy. now the crust. it is important on a ct pizza this was cold and hard. they made my pizza three or four hours earlier and figured hey no one bought it for the slices lets give it to this guy he will not notice. really, i write reviews. the pizza sucked. hey the place even looked nice to bad it is wasted on people who do not know how to make a pizza. read more

Friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere and food! Will definitely be back. Our breakfast sandwiches were delicious!

I've been able to try their pizza slices, pastries, and soup. All of which were amazing. The staff were very nice and coffees came out expediently. The ambiance was nice as well as I was able to have a conversation with a friend easily! read more

My friend and I had some business at a facility off of Cromwell Ave and, afterwards, we were looking for a place to have lunch. As we were driving down Cromwell Ave., we saw Ciao's. It looked like a nice place so we decided to give it a try. It was even nicer than I expected. Upon entering, you see a whole like of pizzas and a really nice atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and walked us through what was available and how to order it. After ordering, we were told to go to the dining room and the food would be brought to us. I had a meatball sandwich and my friend had a steak and cheese sandwich. I have to say, we were both pleasantly surprised at how good the food was; I mean really good. Plus, again, the staff was awesome. I would highly recommend stopping here if you're in that area. It's in a plaza and relatively easy to see from the road. read more