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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?
walked in for a saturday night dinner. service is always upbeat and attentive. good as always, although today's funghi pizza was saltier than usual.
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Great neopolitan style pizza place that's still working out some operational kinks in their small new space. It gets crowded quickly, so I recommend coming early before the rush. FOOD: We got the classic bruschetta, chicken caesar salad, rigatoni, margherita pizza, fungi pizza, and wine poached pear. Everything was good, but the wood fired items are definitely their specialty. If you're not familiar with neopolitan style pizza, it's very thin, and the crust is meant to have charred leopard spots with some blisters - I think its best fresh from the oven. The caesar had good quality chicken and dressing, and the bruschetta was tasty, but I wish they'd given us a serrated knife to cut the mini bread loaf (asked, but they forgot). The margherita was solid with a good balance of fresh mozz, sauce, and basil. The crumb was soft and fluffy and tasted good - it was the table favorite. The funghi was very truffle forward, which was good but quite rich. The rigatoni was huge in portion and was okay, a bit mushy. The wine poached pear in ricotta was a nice light way to finish the meal. Beer & wine is not available yet. SERVICE: Friendly, accurate, but spotty. We were by the window in the corner, and once the place got crowded around 6:30, it was difficult for staff to see and service our table. AMBIANCE: Clean new space with simple nice decor, but small with limited tables. They have a bottle of water on the table with glasses and cutlery is wrapped in a cloth napkin. When people are waiting, the space feels crowded quickly. You can see the giant oven and the staff working in the back. You have to ask to use their 1 bathroom, where they take you through the kitchen to the back. The operational design of the space is suboptimal in some ways but the food is worth it. Will be back for more pizza!
We have gotten takeout from ciao in the past and decided to go in person and it was just lovely. Not too crowded on a Thursday night and everything was delicious. It comes out pretty quickly but they also don't seem to mind if you linger! read more
Friends recommended this spot and we weren't disappointed. The service was super friendly and we got seated right away. Not a ton of seating but worth it. We ordered a Margherita pizza and rigatoni pasta. Both delicious. Such a quiet vibe cozy at night. read more
I like this spot! The food is flavorful, authentic, and made with fresh ingredients, which you can definitely taste. That said, I do think it's a bit overpriced for what you get. The food prices are on the high side, and the wine is especially overpriced. Overall, we enjoyed the food, but the prices make it hard to justify coming back as often as we'd like. read more
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? read more
18 days ago
1 year ago
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 read more
3 months ago
Disappointing! 1st time .. my regular shop was closed for vacation..Nice location but not hurrying back read more
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! read more
10 months ago
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! read more
5 months ago
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. read more
7 months ago
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! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
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. read more
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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
Great neopolitan style pizza place that's still working out some operational kinks in their small new space. It gets crowded quickly, so I recommend coming early before the rush. FOOD: We got the classic bruschetta, chicken caesar salad, rigatoni, margherita pizza, fungi pizza, and wine poached pear. Everything was good, but the wood fired items are definitely their specialty. If you're not familiar with neopolitan style pizza, it's very thin, and the crust is meant to have charred leopard spots with some blisters - I think its best fresh from the oven. The caesar had good quality chicken and dressing, and the bruschetta was tasty, but I wish they'd given us a serrated knife to cut the mini bread loaf (asked, but they forgot). The margherita was solid with a good balance of fresh mozz, sauce, and basil. The crumb was soft and fluffy and tasted good - it was the table favorite. The funghi was very truffle forward, which was good but quite rich. The rigatoni was huge in portion and was okay, a bit mushy. The wine poached pear in ricotta was a nice light way to finish the meal. Beer & wine is not available yet. SERVICE: Friendly, accurate, but spotty. We were by the window in the corner, and once the place got crowded around 6:30, it was difficult for staff to see and service our table. AMBIANCE: Clean new space with simple nice decor, but small with limited tables. They have a bottle of water on the table with glasses and cutlery is wrapped in a cloth napkin. When people are waiting, the space feels crowded quickly. You can see the giant oven and the staff working in the back. You have to ask to use their 1 bathroom, where they take you through the kitchen to the back. The operational design of the space is suboptimal in some ways but the food is worth it. Will be back for more pizza! read more
2 years ago
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). read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
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. read more
8 months ago
7 months ago
Got takeout tonight. We ordered the Fungi pizza & salad, pizza was good. Don't expect a normal large pizza in the area. More like a small at other City pizza places. Very tasty though with lots of mushrooms, arugula & garlic. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Ciao Somerville is perfection. The restaurant is spotless, the atmosphere is inviting, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The food is so good. I've been to the Chelsea location, but I prefer this one because it has plenty of seating and the location is convenient. The shrimp scampi is a must-try, as is the beet salad and the eggplant panini. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend! read more
10 months ago
10 months ago
So thrilled to finally try out the Somerville location of Ciao! And I am pleased to report it is just as good as their original home in Chelsea. The mafaldine was phenomenal with a rich and hearty mushroom flavor, but this place really shines because of their pizza. Their simple margherita is one of the best I've ever had -- the tomatoes are so fresh, the cheese is so flavorful, and the crust is perfectly chewy. If you're in Ball Square, check it out! I'll be coming back! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
We are big Ciao fans from Chelsea so were pumped about this second location in Ball Square! Cute spot with a few tables. I was surprised it wasn't very busy but imagine they do a big takeout business. The margarita pizza for $16 was fantastic. The beet salad for $13 was beautiful but not super special. The two split were enough for the two of us. Service was fast and attentive. read more
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