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Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN

Ciao Bella

4.8 (6862)
$30 and under
Italian
3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
    (952) 841-1000
  • Website
    http://www.ciaobellamn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steve Tippett
  • Location
    3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435
  • 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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Menu

Ciao Bella's menu was last updated on 4/24/2025.

Red Wines by the Glass

    Cabernet

    • Justin, Paso Robles

      • 6oz$13.00
      • 3oz$6.50

    • Austin Hope, Paso Robles

      • 6oz$16.00
      • 3oz$8.00

    • ZD, Napa

      • 6oz$22.00
      • 3oz$11.00

    • Caymus Vineyards, Napa

      • 6oz$26.00
      • 3oz$13.00

    Pinot Noir

    • La Crema, Monterey

      • 6oz$13.00
      • 3oz$6.50

    • Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley

      • 6oz$16.00
      • 3oz$8.00

    • Spell 'Nichole's Blend', Sonoma

      • 6oz$17.00
      • 3oz$8.50

    • Belle Glos 'Dairyman' Russian River Valley

      • 6oz$19.00
      • 3oz$9.50

    Assorted Reds

    • Merlot, Toad Hollow, Russian River

      • 6oz$11.00
      • 3oz$5.50

    • Malbec, Piatelli 'Reserve', Mendoza

      • 6oz$12.00
      • 3oz$6.00

    • Petite Syrah, Caymus, Suisun Valley

      • 6oz$15.00
      • 3oz$7.50

    • Zinfandel, Earthquake, Lodi

      • 6oz$12.00
      • 3oz$6.00

    Italian

    • Chianti Classico Riserva, Carpineto

      • 6oz$15.00
      • 3oz$7.50

    • Barbera d'Alba, Pio Cesare

      • 6oz$16.00
      • 3oz$8.00

    • Nebbiolo, Rizzi

      • 6oz$14.00
      • 3oz$7.00

    • Amarone, Cesari Classico

      • 6oz$22.00
      • 3oz$11.00

    White Wines by the Glass

      Chardonnay

      • Kendall-Jackson 'Vintner's Reserve', CA

        • 6oz$11.00
        • 3oz$5.50

      • Sonoma-Cutrer 'Russian River', CA

        • 6oz$14.00
        • 3oz$7.00

      • Stags' Leap Winery, Napa

        • 6oz$16.00
        • 3oz$8.00

      • Cakebread Cellars, Napa

        • 6oz$22.00
        • 3oz$11.00

      Pinot Grigio

      • Tiamo, Italy

        • 6oz$11.00
        • 3oz$5.50

      • Santa Margherita, Italy

        • 6oz$14.00
        • 3oz$7.00

      Sauvignon Blanc

      • Whitehaven, New Zealand

        • 6oz$12.00
        • 3oz$6.00

      • Frog's Leap, Rutherford

        • 6oz$16.00
        • 3oz$8.00

      Assorted Whites

      • Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Germany

        • 6oz$10.00
        • 3oz$5.00

      • Moscato, Risata d'Asti, Italy

        • 6oz$10.00
        • 3oz$5.00

      • Rosé, Whispering Angel, France

        • 6oz$13.00
        • 3oz$6.50

      Sparkling

      • Santa Margherita Prosecco, Italy

        • 6oz$12.00
        • 3oz$6.00

      • Scharffenberger 'Brut' Rose, Mendocino

        • 6oz$15.00
        • 3oz$7.50

      • Domaine Carneros 'Brut' by Taittinger, Carneros

        • 6oz$20.00
        • 3oz$10.00

      Last updated: January 24, 2024

      What 6,862 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

      4.8
      4.8 based on recent ratings
      • 4.8Food
      • 4.9Service
      • 4.7Ambience
      • 4.4Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Minneapolis - St. Paul

        Best Overall

      • 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

        Great for outdoor dining

      • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

        Most Booked

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Ciao Bella stands out with "excellent food" and "outstanding service," consistently delighting diners. Its menu offers a variety of Italian favorites, with seasonal highlights and "delicious" mains like salmon and short ribs. While the restaurant is "a bit noisy," its "beautiful patio" provides a charming outdoor dining experience.
      6,862 Reviews

      1. OpenTable Diner

        Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

        5.0

        Dined 2 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        We were greeted upon entry. The front women were dressed business casual, looked lovely, and acted professionally. James, our server was EXCELLENT! Well done! We went with another couple that hadn't been there before, and James made the experience a 10/10! We had Roasted Cauliflower as an appetizer...it is amazing! So many flavors! Linguini Nero and Linguini w/chicken were our meals...delish! We were there at 4pm and the noise built as it got busier, which we expected. But wow...it *does* get noisy there! The assistants to the wait staff were on point with water, clearing plates, boxing up food. Well done to ALL!

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      2. Sarah VIP

        Charlotte8 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        This is the best Italian restaurant that I have ever been to. We ate here 3 times this week and tried something different every time. All of the food was excellent.

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      3. Mary VIP

        Minneapolis - St. Paul27 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        We had a lovely dinner and our server Tina was terrific!

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      4. Sandra

        St. Louis2 reviews

        4.0

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 3
        Excellent service and food was delicious!! Restaurant is quite loud inside.

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      5. Deana VIP

        Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Wow! First time visiting- so delicious! I had the halibut special so good!

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      6. Terrance VIP

        Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        I have dined at CB since it opened many years ago. It continues to be one of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities.

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      7. Liz VIP

        Minneapolis - St. Paul14 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 7 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Another wonderful evening! The food was excellent and service, as well. Jerome is a favorite of ours and he really made the dinner experience easy and relaxed. We so appreciate the whole experience and that is why we keep coming back often!

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      8. Diane VIP

        New York City19 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 7 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Love Summer patio time at ciao Bella. Awsome service food was good!

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      9. Bridget VIP

        Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

        4.0

        Dined on June 21, 2025

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 3
        Love the food. Always one of our favorite places to dine

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      10. Sheri VIP

        Minneapolis - St. Paul16 reviews

        4.0

        Dined on June 20, 2025

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        I recommend the copper salmon when in season! The asparagus served with the salmon was cooked perfectly & had a delicious smokey flavor. I ordered the mini size seasonal blueberry cobbler & it was wonderful & just the right amount. The only thing that mars our dining experience at Ciao Bella is the noise volume is very loud. We have difficulty hearing each other.

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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 4.8 stars by 6862 OpenTable diners.

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

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      2 people
      11:00 PM
      Booked 79 times today
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      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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