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    Ciao Ciao

    4.7 (52 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Eggplant
    Arthur S.

    We went in on a Sunday night and was able to get the 2 last seats available at the bar. The bar is very crowded and tight, but it works. The food is definitely good here, everything is fresh. The pasta is homemade and the food comes out really fast. We got the Bolognese which was a decent sized portion that they split for us in the kitchen. It was more like a Ragu compared to other Bolognese that I've had. We tried the Rage and sausage. The stand out here is the Calabrian chili oil that that cook it in. The Rabe was a little tough, but we easily fixed it by cutting it up into smaller bites. It is served with 2 sausage links that you need to cut up as well. The flavors the dish were fantastic...lots of garlic and spice. We tried the Japanese eggplant as well because we got jealous of seeing all the plates go by with the eggplant and meatballs on them. The sauce was bright read, looked fantastic, just as it tasted. The eggplant was cut think with the skin on and the sauce was the highlight. I don't think you can get a bad meal here. Everything that went by looked fresh and delicious. I wouldn't say it's my favorite Italian restaurant, but it's definitely good and worth the trip.

    The Sophia - sausage, onions and Calabrian chiles
    Mary K.

    Came for a Saturday lunch since any dinner hour reservations are pretty much non existent! The place is def gaining traction and getting some business - good for them! In the location that used to be KG Kitchen - they've done a wonderful job with the renovation A very chic, clean and minimal decor but the large windows keep the space bright and welcoming. As with most businesses on Hope St, it's street parking only. We warmly greeted and seated in front of the window but if I can score a booth, I'll always ask. They kindly accommodated us and we were moved to a booth - it was a bit of a snug fit but we made it work. Denis was our server during this service and he was wonderful - friendly, knowledgeable and not overbearing. We ordered the eggplant app, Sophia pizza and I got the Lumache Rigata. The eggplant was just ok for me - not bad but didn't wow me however the marinara it came with was delish - almost wanted to ask for some bread to sop up the sauce but I don't think the bread is complimentary since it's made in house. The pizza was spectacular - all the components work so well and the sausage (we were told it comes from a place in the North End) was so so good with the roasted onions complimenting it perfectly. I had to save room for my pasta so tried really hard to just have one slice. The Lumache Rigate - oh my my my....it was amazing, I'm a sucker for homemade pasta and here, all of the pastas are homemade! Pasta was al dente with the perfect chew on it and the sauce is easily Top 3 best vodka sauces I've had and I've had ALOT! At some point, would want to come back for dinner but for now Saturday lunch hit the spot! Nice addition to the Hope Street food scene and will def help fulfill a desire for Italian without having to drive to the Hill.

    Fungi
    Krystine R.

    Excellent start to finish. Snagged a spot at the bar that the staff was kind enough to set up for 3 (despite it being a corner that was not meant to seat 3). Fantastic cocktail menu with so many options. Great service from our bartender. So many entrees calling out to me. I ended up ordering two so I could have leftovers. Three of us split three appetizers. Zero regrets. Will be back soon.

    Vijay S.

    I didn't realize this place had opened on Hope Street until I saw it on social media. They've done a great job with the restaurant--the interior is cozy and inviting. It was very popular on a Friday night, and getting a reservation was difficult. I ordered an espresso martini and a Paloma. The drinks were decent. The Caesar salad was quite good, and the orecchiette pesto pasta tasted freshly made, although the sauce wasn't quite what I expected. We also tried the steak special, which was excellent. Overall, it was a very good experience and a great spot for a date night.

    chop salad
    Holly K.

    Really loved checking out Ciao Ciao. I went in on a Tuesday and every seat was taken, so definitely make a reservation. When we went it happened to be restaurant week so we took advantage of that. I could eat that chop salad everyday! It was SO tangy and delicious, the meatballs and polenta fries was also a top notch appetizer. For my main I got the short rib and shared the Lumache Rigate-- delicious! Generally if something has nduja I'm going to order it. For dessert I sampled both the olive oil cake and the tiramisu. I'd get both again, but the tiramisu was a touch too soggy for me. Our server was also wonderful. I look forward to heading back again soon!

    Aperol sour, Sarti spritz, and dirty bleu
    Olivia B.

    This place was packed on a Friday evening! I was both excited for them and sad for me, but we ended up finding some seats at the bar. The bar menu has something for everyone! I didn't take a picture of our favorite drink of the night, which was Olivia (very fitting!) and it was basically an amaretto sour but better! The focaccia is not to be missed, it seemed almost every party had ordered it. I went with the classic pasta and sauce - the paccheri. My cousin got the cod and praised it immensely. I can't wait to come back to try more of this menu!!

    Taylor S.

    Another lovely meal at Ciao Ciao! Our server was Ryan and he was hysterical. He gave us great recommendations and was fun to chat with. I tried the eggplant again and my only complaint is that there isn't more of it! So delicious and the sauce is great. I did the shrimp dish without cheese, haven't tried it yet and it was delicious. Pasta was cooked al dente, twas great. My friend had the fish which I had once before and still delicious and another friend had the Sunday supper which is wildly big and smells so good! We loved our meals and all had delicious cocktails and wine. My friend tried the pasta water cocktail and I was not sold on it but it was actually really good!!!!!

    Meg M.

    Finally checked out Ciao Ciao finally with Taylor S and wow! Can I give them 6 stars please?!? We started with some beautiful cocktails, and they were so refreshing and tasty. Lexi helped us with some ideas, Steve (Willow) made sure we picked drinks we would love, and Andrew made sure they were sooooo good! What a team! We were convinced we needed two appetizers, and Steve was right. We really did! The eggplant app (Melanzane Al Sugo) was AMAZING and I can't stress how you must try it! Taylor has a dairy allergy so they went out of their way to give us sides for her to go with our focaccia bread. They were so accommodating! For mains, Taylor got a seafood pasta dish (Chitarra alle Vongole) , and she loved it! The plate was clean when she was done with it! I got the Sunday Macaroni which is basically enough for three meals! Taylor got some Italian red wine and I enjoyed a house made sour that is made in this badass shaker machine. I was obsessed! We also may have ordered dessert---the Ciao Ciao Olive Oil Cake is a must! We were pretty full, but I had as espresso before we left. Adam, the owner checked in on us throughout the night. You can see all the effort, love and pride that goes into the restaurant. That is all seen through the amazing staff---Lexi, Steve and Andrew took such great care of us from start to finish! I also have to add (to this never ending review) that the little touches of art from the menu to the walls to the stunning bathrooms really make this place unique! On the night we went it was beautiful and it reminded me so much of nights when I lived in Rome, and less like I was in Providence! What an experience!

    Cocktails
    Erin M.

    Came for a girls dinner. They are super tiny. We decided to sit outside since we didn't have a reservation and the bar was full. The waitress was great! The food was tasty and the drinks went down easy! The bathrooms were cute.

    Short rib & risotto - so tender & flavorful!
    Nicolette B.

    Had an awesome experience at Ciao Ciao! Friendly, accommodating staff who were attentive but low key. Food was amazing, I highly recommend the short rib entree - so tender and flavorful! Extensive cocktail offerings and great wine list. Relaxed vibe that was warm and welcoming. I Went by myself and never felt rushed. Will definitely be going back again soon!

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    Everything was excellent. Denis was the best and the desserts were the best. We will definitely be back.

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    Great addition to Providence's east side neighborhood. The service was prompt and the food was phenomenal!

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