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    Ciao

    4.7 (45 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Arugula salad
    Nikita S.

    Enjoyed dinner here the other night. Came with a group of four and it was a weekday so we were seated right away, but it is pretty small so I clubs see it getting busy on weekends. They clearly do a pretty robust takeout business too based on the number of pickups. We got the arugula salad too share which was really good - the dressing wasn't too heavy handed and the cherry tomatoes and arugula were fresh. Half of our group got gluten free pasta which they said seemed really fresh and they loved the sauces. Half got pizzas - a burrata and a margherita. The pizza crust was fresh and tasty and the cheese was high quality, though the middle was very soft (I know it's Neapolitan but it was somehow both hard to pick up and to cut, so a little challenging to eat). Only minor downside was that everything was a touch salty, we had to keep asking for water refills all night. At the end of the evening, we had two half pizzas left so asked for boxes - strangely they were quite small (could probably only fit about one slice of pizza in it flat), and because of the soft nature of the pizza, when we put them away they lost all structural integrity and all the toppings slid off. It was just weird because they must have take out pizza boxes?

    Sara Jieyi T.

    This pizza place is a small chain around the greater Boston area and serves light, chewy, and slightly crispy pizzas!! I especially love the corn pizza and it came at a good price too. The staff were friendly and it only takes them 5-10 minutes to prepare the pizza. Highly recommend checking it out. This place has a good amount of interior seatings but the store is a little small. Value: 9/10 Food: 9.5/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9.5/10

    classic bruschetta
    Sophia L.

    Really enjoyed lunch here with the natural bright lighting and very cool AC despite a hot summer (and huge wood-fire oven)! They have coffees and paninis if you're looking for a quick lunch, but I came for the pizza and pasta-- which were fresh and delicious. Service was attentive and quick too. Highly recommended, especially with more comfortable seating and parking options than their Chelsea location. Ciao is still my favorite pizza spot in the Boston area!

    Funghi and Margarita Pizza
    Tatiana C.

    It was our first time at this restaurant, and it did not disappoint! We were a party of 4, and the restaurant was busy! The staff was so nice and polite, and we were happy to wait. The food was excellent! The chef brought us a Bruschetta to try, and OMG! It was heaven! We came for the pizza, but the pasta was also exceptional and clearly made in-house! It quickly became our favorite pizza and pasta restaurant! We will be back! Don't be afraid of the wait! It is worth it!

    Margherita Pizza
    Justin G.

    I had wanted to try Ciao for a while but never made it to Chelsea. When I heard this new location opened closer to me, I went immediately. A few logistical things to know about Ciao before you go. It's a very very small restaurant. They only have about 20 seats. They do a big takeout business, but with nowhere for customers to wait for their food, customers just stand in the middle of the restaurant. When we went, they hadn't started to serve alcohol yet, but they plan to according to the menu. Overall, Ciao has great pizza! The pizza came out fast and the crust was cooked to perfection. The roasted tomatoes on the Margherita were delicious and the Salsiccia pizza was covered in sausage.

    Fungi Pizza Prosciutto Pizza
    Rome C.

    Food was amazing to me! The pizza is up my alley as it's not super thick either. My bf is picky about his pizza as he is from Europe and says there was barely any tomato sauce though (for you Europeans) so he gives it an 2/5. Anyways, service was quick, easy and friendly. Ambiance was cozy-feeling as it is small too. I liked seeing the brick oven as well. I would go here again but with my friends or sisters lol. My bf can go get pizza else where.

    Table seating
    MJ H.

    My husband was so excited to try this place out and we were lucky enough to visit last night. Dinner was PERFECT. Ten out of ten! We got the greens salad, which was tossed in light dressing with a few shaved red onions, some grape tomatoes, delicious cheese and fresh cracked pepper and a little salt. The bowl of salad was huge, and we split it. More than enough for two! The pizza is on the smaller side, but still perfect for two (especially if you get an appetizer or salad to accompany). The cheese, basil, and sauce were all fresh and full of flavor. The dough was a delight... fresh, crispy in the right places, and fluffy and soft in the crust. I savored every bite. Waitstaff was attentive and kind, too. It was very busy when we went, but everyone seemed to have it under control. The wait for our food was not long at all, and I can't wait to go back. This is a MUST TRY!

    Pollo pizza
    Susan P.

    Great addition to Somerville! We stopped in and had a glass of wine at the counter while we waited for our pizzas to go. I love woodfired pizza and these did not disappoint. We had the Prosciutto di Parma and the Pollo both absolute delicious. Very inviting atmosphere with fast and friendly service.

    Corn pizza and Salaccia pizza
    Trish H.

    I loved this place. The food was really delicious and very nicely presented. My partner and I ordered the corn pizza, the salaccia pizza , a Caesar salad and beet salad. The portions were large, a salad would feed 2 people and the pizzas were a good size also. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was small but cost and very clean. They were extremely efficient, not pushy and the prices were reasonable. Great evening all around.

    Margherita Pizza
    Chifanwithus W.

    Great addition to Ball Square, Somerville! Ciao Pizza serves wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and salads. We came here twice already in the past month. We were both blown away by how rich and delicious everything on the menu was! If you like mushrooms, then you must try their Funghi pizza. Their Caesar salad is flavorful and pairs well with the pizza. We really enjoyed their duck leg confit squash risotto too. Honestly, you can't go wrong with this restaurant. If you're a fan of thinned crust pizza, then you must come here! I'm surprised that this restaurant wasn't as crowded as expected, given how delicious the food was. But I'm also glad, because we were seated right away both times. The service was great and the interior is cozy, perfect for a date night. We will be back for more (soon).

    Incredible true Neapolitan style pizza. I only know of 1, maybe 2, other spots in Greater Boston that are on this level. Crust near perfect. Very tasty sauce and mozzarella. My only complaint is that I walked in to pick it up and the temperature inside the restaurant must have been 85-90 degrees. If I were planning to dine in, it wouldn't even have been possible. Nothing bad I can say about the food or service though.

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    Good pepperoni pizza for a quick take out meal. Easy street parking. We will be putting this on the pizza rotation list.

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    Cute little gem in an area where finding good pizza feels like mission impossible! Excellent pizza and efficient service; worth the price.

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    The ambiance here is great and the pizza is some of the best in Boston. Service was also great.

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    Fantastic pizza! The closest we've come to Neopolitan pizza in the area. Friendly spot with a great vibe. We'll be going back often!

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    I held this year's birthday dinner here. I had a good impression of Coda Restaurant Group before,…read moreand this place did not disappoint. Prosciutto: The best dish of the meal. The prosciutto slices were perfectly salty, rich in fat, and smooth, wrapped around the refreshing sweetness of kumquats, the delicate creaminess of stracciatella cheese, the crunch and nutty aroma of pistachios, and topped with a smoky touch of sumac powder. It had a rich and distinct flavor profile while offering a gentle and comfortable taste. Spaghetti: The refreshing lemon and basil paired with the umami crab meat is a classic combination. Chili oil added a touch of spice and aroma, while pea tendrils provided a light herbal fragrance. The sauce was emulsified very smoothly, making it both rich and palatable, although the spaghetti itself didn't leave a particularly strong impression. Half Chicken Milanese: A large portion, perfect as a main course to share. The chicken cutlet was thick, fried to a fragrant perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Wrapped in lettuce and eaten with mayonnaise, it brought back memories of the fast food stalls outside my school when I was a child. This was my first time trying rhubarb stems. The tangy and refreshing taste cut through the richness, and the texture was like softer celery and firmer green bell peppers - quite interesting. Duck Bacon Pizza: The most highly rated pizza online, and it was truly delicious! The rich, savory flavor of the duck bacon, the succulent richness of the shimeji mushrooms, and the mellow sweetness of the caramelized onions, combined with the creamy cheese base, made it a calorie bomb, but I still felt it was the right choice. Unfortunately, the crust was a bit hard, making it difficult to cut with a knife. Cotechino Pizza: This was my first time trying a pizza with sweet potatoes, and I couldn't help but admire their innovation. The colors were vibrant, and the sweetness of the sweet potatoes paired with the smoky aroma of Cotechino sausage bits created a full yet harmonious flavor, evoking the feeling of being in the southern Italian countryside in early autumn, basking in the bright sunshine and the satisfaction of a bountiful harvest. The restaurant offered menus printed with "Happy Birthday," and the waiters provided professional cake-cutting service. Overall, a very comfortable experience.

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    Friendly staff, great salads and fresh pizza that doesn't leave you feeling bloated. Love the…read morehomemade rice crispy treat at the end of your meal! Great location just feet from the Greenline Chill vibe! Very "garage band-esque" feel Bathrooms need a facelift.

    Stopped in based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Yelp. Showed up around 7pm on a Sunday…read moreand it was near capacity but we were able to be seated right away. The dining room is fairly small with some bar seating available as well. It was clean and bright. It took about 7 mins for the server to come over and she lead with "are you ready to order?" I guess simple pleasantries are useless anyway. We knew our drinks and appetizers order but not what we wanted for pizza yet so we ordered those and told her we'd order pizzas when the apps and drinks came. She came back about 3 minutes later and asked if we were ready to order yet. Feeling pressured, we ordered thinking that perhaps they close soon (not the case). The bartender delivered our drinks a few minutes later and about 5 mins after that both the appetizers and pizza arrived at the same time. Besides the fact that our table wasn't large enough to accommodate all that food and drink, it was never our intention to eat our appetizers with our meal. The good news is that the food was hot, fresh and tasty. The potato bombs were excellent. Crispy home fry like potatoes and the peppers had a nice heat. I would love to try the popper version next time. The pizzas were good too, but be prepared for floppy and slightly under done base crust but a perfectly charred edge crust. I find many wood fired pizza to come this way but I did see other reviews mention this as a negative. The bill comes in a small ball jar with a delicious rice crispy treat. While the jar worked it must have made it hard to see that I dropped my credit card in it, so after the waitress walked by a few times I removed the card and made it visible on the table. When the tab came to sign I was not given a pen. I should have walked out and just let them charge me for just the tab but I cannot stiff waitstaff, even when it's poor service. My only hope is that it was the waitress's first day and she somehow figures out the typical cadence and procedure involved in waiting tables. Food was a solid 4 but service was a 2 so I landed on a 3. I would definitely go back hoping for a better server.

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