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Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN

Ciao Bella

4.9 (6909)
$30 and under
Italian
3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING.  PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.

At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steve Tippett
  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,909 people are saying

Ciao Bella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Most Booked

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciao Bella offers an exceptional dining experience with "authentic Italian flavors" and "amazing service." The cozy atmosphere is complemented by "wonderful service" and a delightful patio. Known for fresh pasta and delectable desserts, it's a favorite Italian destination in the Twin Cities. Noise levels can be high, but the "great food" and "excellent service" make it worth visiting again and again.
6,909 Reviews
  1. Howard

    Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In from out of town. Dinner with a close friend who took us to dinner. he has eaten here 25 years. Great choice. The cauliflower was AMAZING! ((Steamed green beans should be offered as an option))

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  2. Mary

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great, however as the restaurant filled the noise was overwhelming. I would not phrase is as 'energetic'.

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  3. Dianne

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was spectacular. The braised short ribs were unbelievable.

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  4. Dawn

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and excellent food. Enjoyed sitting on the patio and our server was amazing!

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  5. Richard VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy the original patio area. The shade and the greenery surrounding the patio.

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  6. COLLEEN VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. Our only complaint is that it is VERY VERY noisy. We were not able to sit outside, so what could have been outstanding evening was ok

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  7. Lena

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely delicious! Authentic Italian flavors, cozy atmosphere, and amazing service. The pasta was fresh and full of flavor — and the tiramisu? Perfect. Can’t wait to come back for more!

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  8. Gregory

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best patios in the area. Maureen, our server, was top notch

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  9. Michelle VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You just can’t go wrong at Ciao Bella! Great food, excellent service always. This is a place you can go and have white tablecloth service while enjoying non-pretentious service and food. Great fresh pasta, the bread is to die for. Must have dessert too. The only negative is the noise level. It’s quite loud, especially in the bar area. Don’t let that stop you though. This is worth repeat visits.

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  10. Cheryl VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Beautiful design. The food was so so. Not bad but not outstanding. Very loud. We had a hard time carrying a conversation, although we did manage.

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FAQs

Ciao Bella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 841-1000.

Ciao Bella is rated 4.9 stars by 6909 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today
Google Map for Ciao Bella

3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steve Tippett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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