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Ciao Bella, Schererville, IN
Ciao Bella, Schererville, IN
Ciao Bella, Schererville, IN
Ciao Bella, Schererville, IN
Ciao Bella, Schererville, IN

Ciao Bella

4.6
4.6
1001 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Ciao Bella (which translates to "hello, beautiful") is a reminder that Italian food can be much more than lasagna, ravioli and spaghetti. "The Mediterranean diet is one of the best in the world". "Just good, authentic food made with love and passion. Pair with a beautiful wine and it's wonderful".

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:45 pm Dinner Sat 11:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (219) 322-6800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luis Hernandez
  • Catering
    Multiple catering options
  • Private party facilities
    Banquet Private Rooms up to 110 guest capacity.
  • Neighborhood
    Schererville, IN
  • Cross street
    Indianapolis Blvd & Route-30
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    N/A
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,001 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for business meals

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Indiana

    Healthy

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for special occasions

1,001 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think Ciao is the best restaurant in Northwest Indiana. Great food, people and atmosphere. And Joe is a rock star.

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  2. PaulF

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular new menu, amazing and fast service, great food. Highly recommend!

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  3. FlorizelC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff were very friendly and also knowledgeable about all foods on the menu. Thoroughly enjoyed everything

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  4. Toot

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I had the Pappadeaux Bolognese, which is homemade at the restaurant. The noodles were incredibly delicious, and the homemade Bolognese sauce was fantastic. The salad that comes with the meal is very tasty with their house dressing. The complementary bread is much appreciated and some of it is focaccia bread. Combining this bread with the olive oil and spices at the table is a true delight. The server was very helpful and making choices of food for different diners. He was also very attentive.

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  5. KrisO

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Everything from drinks & appetizers to dessert was excellent. Waitress was fun and very attentive. One of our favorite places.

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  6. Bruce

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jesus is a wonderful waiter. Food was excellent. Highly recommended.

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  7. Jennifer

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The gnocchi melted in my mouth. Light and fluffy. Bolognese was full of amazing flavor and texture. Can't wait to try more dishes.

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  8. AnnaS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We are always happy with our experience at Caio Bella. The only things is the music was a little to loud. Hard to have a conversation.

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  9. scrwabash

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Ciao Bella has slipped. The food is still very good, but no veal?!? Service was excellent. The wine list is also sub-par. Their best Pinot Noir is average, at best. Disappointing. There are better options in NW Indiana.

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  10. BobS

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Ambience is nice. Service was great. Open table got us a reservation same day around our time so that was convenient. The only complaint I had was the chicken did not seem done quite the right way. More of a rubbery texture. As if it was heated up in a microwave. The rest of the meal was fine. Dessert good as usual. We will be back. This was out of the norm for ciao Bella. See you all soon.

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  11. LindaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Wait time for everything was slow. Food was good, nothing exciting ti brag about. Go somewhere else with a party of 8.

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  12. Moira

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a perfect date night! It was my boyfriend’s first time at the restaurant. Our waiter was awesome and really attentive! He gave us more details into the meals and told us his recommendations. He poured my wine really cool! We had a live singer and he sounded like nat king cole, he sang frank sinatra and other love songs! It was a perfect night!!! The food was excellent!!! I recommend the grilled calamari!

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  13. MandyH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Homecoming special-great idea. There were 5 girls and with this special, they should’ve allowed separate checks. Include gratuity or whatever, but when everyone is doing the special, why make it so hard on 15 yr olds? Have a heart. Portions were so small, it was funny. Still a cool special.

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  14. Grace

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Gluten free options available.

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  15. Celene

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food was good, service was okay,but there was only one girl working our area. Most importantly the food was good.

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  16. PatriciaC

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    The food was mediocre, risotto was not cooked properly. I’ve been here before and had great food. This time was not very good.

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  17. ElsaE

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place! The food and service is excellent! They have a wide variety of wines and menu items that are delicious. A great place to dine with friends or for an intimate dinner.

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  18. GinaN

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are new to the area and love this place out of all the places we have tried! Service is great! Food is on point and nice selection of wines. Highly suggest!

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  19. jennya

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service food and drinks. Love this place.

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  20. RebeccaG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This was the first time I've been disappointed here. The ravioli was undercooked - almost crunchy - and didn't have much flavor. I should have stuck with my usual order.

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  21. Beth

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve eaten there twice in the last week.. loved the grilled salmon., and great service

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  22. author

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friends and I will certainly be returning. The food was great. Since I'm Italian, I know authentic Italian food.

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  23. blaireg

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I always have a wonderful experience at Ciao Bella. Last night when we went it was not very busy which allowed for a nice, quiet dinner. Our servers were attentive and the staff that took dishes/filled waters were so timely. Thanks for another great dining experience!

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  24. JenniferJ

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    We had 6:15 reservations. Everyone seemed to be too busy yo seat us. We waited around 10 to mins to be seated. Once seated, it took another 10 to 15 mins for someone to come around for just our drink order. It then took over an hour for our food yo arrive. The waiter (at least that’s who I think was) was apologetic and said that they had a “Rush” that they weren’t prepared for in the kitchen. However, there didn’t seem to be that much people in there. Yo have waited that much time for our, the food was just “okay”. I got the chicken Alfredo which seemed like it had sat out for a while and then microwaved.

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  25. KarenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at Ciao Bella! I’ve never had a bad meal there! Excellent service delicious food and the perfect ambience. We really enjoyed the outdoor dining area last night.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The server was very attentive and kept the atmosphere lively. Wife have chicken that was over salted. My braised short rib risotto was excellent

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  27. Gail

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything was excellent except the noise level was too loud

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  28. LeoK

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been going here for over 10 years always consistant, and reasonable prices.

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  29. MichelleP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    My husband and I had eaten here once before and had a wonderful experience, but this outing with our kids was very different. Our waiter did not provide attentive service. We waited an hour and a half for our dinner entrees. Spaghetti and Salmon. We should have left after 30 minutes. Our family was apparently not as important as the large party of diners the restaurant was hosting that evening. The food was just okay. We were so disappointed at this visit. Completely unacceptable. I doubt we will ever return.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. SusanB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The food descriptions sounded so much better than what was served. Very bland.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. JohnM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Lasagna was not very good, lacked flavor, very soupy, almost like eating mashed potatoes. The calamari was tasty with nice light breading and very good slightly spicy dipping sauce. Gnocchi was very good, and ravioli was also good. I have eaten several time in past couple years and the food was better in previous visits, but not nearly as good this time.

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  32. Hanftsan

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great restaurant, awesome food. Been going here for years. Live music was wonderful. Bus people are attentive. Bit of confusion with waitresses. Started with one. Handed off to another🤷🏼‍♀️ We would linger after dinner if the wooden chairs weren't so uncomfortable. Ouch.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    I booked an outdoor table, but when we checked in the sat is inside. I told them and they said there was a private party and if I wanted to sit out front by the parking lot , I couldn’t I said no thanks. They also told me we should have called if we wanted the outdoor sitting and not use the app.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. ZODY

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered the cheese ravioli and it was superb! Dinner came with a wonderful salad of mixed greens and veges. House staff was friendly and made sure my friend and I were satisfied. The manager even stopped by to say good night. Will definitely be back!

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  35. LucyS

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing and fantastic service! Highly recommended!

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  36. MAJK

    Indiana

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New menu with delicious choices. New wine and drink selections. Knowledgeable friendly staff with gluten free choices available.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside the service was very good the only noise was the traffic but it was ok

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  38. Jboy1

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great new menu. Service and food was excellent! Great place for authentic Italian food.

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  39. honey3191

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Food was dry, like it had been sitting out for a while before it was brought to the table. The food definitely used to be better. Kind of disappointing for mother's day.

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  40. Yaya20

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    They said they were on a bread shortage-on Mothers Day. Also, out of crab cakes. They don’t let you order anything else other than what’s on the Mother’s Day menú

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Ciao Bella does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ciao Bella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (219) 322-6800.

Ciao Bella is rated 4.6 stars by 1001 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ciao Bella

1514 US 41, Schererville, IN 46375

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Indianapolis Blvd & Route-30
  • Neighborhood
    Schererville, IN
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:45 pm Dinner Sat 11:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    N/A
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Hernandez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (219) 322-6800
  • Catering
    Multiple catering options
  • Private party facilities
    Banquet Private Rooms up to 110 guest capacity.
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