Ciao Italian Restaurant

Name: Ciao Italian Restaurant
Address: 5223 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States, 29577
Telephone: (843) 449-5700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

914 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Ciao Italian Restaurant is a family owned restaurant. We refuse to cut corners on our food. We search the market daily to find the freshest available local ingredients. All of our chicken stock, veal stock, and sauces are made fresh daily. Our food is all made from scratch and we cook to order, and its easy to accommodate any food allergies our special diets. Our Mama's meatballs, lasagna, marinara sauce, and our house made mozzarella are recipes that are passed down through the generations. We try to maintain a very friendly, cozy and happy feel to our restaurant. we ant you to feel like you are having a meal at one of your family's house. While we want to remain family friendly we also provide you with a restaurant that also has a romantic feel. Much of the same as the Tratorias of Italy. While we maintain a high level of service we like to keep it relaxed so that you can feel comfortable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(843) 449-5700

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Lounge, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(843) 449-5700
Website
http://www.ciaomyrtlebeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eugene Hysa

Location
5223 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Neighborhood
Myrtle Beach
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mozzarella Capresse$9.95
Fresh tomatoes and fresh homemade mozzarella topped with basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction drizzle
Eggplant Rollatini$9.95
Eggplant rolled in four cheese and prociutto, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection
Fried Calamari$8.95
Lightly breaded, fried to a golden brown served with our homemade marinara sauce
Stuffed Portabella Mushroom$11.95
A portabella mushroom cap filled with jumbo lump crabmeat stuffing and finished with a lemon cream sauce
Shrimp and Polenta$11.95
Polenta cakes topped with our scampi sauce and shrimp
Mussels$9.95
Pei mussels in your choice of marinara or scampi sauce
Baked Clams$8.95
Fresh little neck clams topped with light crispy seasoned bread crumbs
Antipasto
Mixed greens topped with genova salami, prosciutto ham, fresh homemade mozzarella, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, artichokes and roasted zucchini and eggplant
- For Two$13.95
- For Four$19.95

Salads

Add grilled Chicken $4.95, Grilled shrimp $6.95

Italian Salad$8.95
fresh mixed greens with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives and banana peppers
Greek Salad$8.95
Fresh spring mix, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, onions, kalamata olives, bell peppers, feta cheese drizzled with homemade Italian dressing, spinkled with greek seasoning
Caesar Salad$6.95
Crisp romaine lettuce with our Caesar dressing, shredded pecorino romano cheese and croutons
Spinach Salad$9.95
Fresh baby spinach, topped with mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon bits, served with poppy seed dressing

Pasta

All of our pasta entrees are served with fresh baked bread and a choice of our soup of the day or our house salad, substitute Caesar salad $1.50. Plate charge includes a house salad or soup of the day $7.50

Alredo Fettuccine$14.95
Fettuccine in a creamy alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese
- With Chicken$17.95
- With Shrimp$19.95
Spaghetti Marinara$11.95
Spaghetti tossed with garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and our homemade marinara sauce
- Choice of Momma's Meatballs, Mild Italian Sausage or Meatsauce.$14.95
Spaghetti Carbonara$17.95
Spaghetti tossed in a creamy bacon, onion and parmesan cheese sauce
Penne Ala Vodka$15.95
Penne tossed in a creamy marinara sauce with onions and a hint of vodka
Cheese Ravioli$13.95
Traditional style ravioli stuffed with ricotta, parmesan and romano cheeses in our marinara sauce
Lasagna$15.95
Layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, ground beef and our marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese
Penne Puttanesca$15.95
Penne tossed in our marinara sauce with garlic, anchovies, capers, kalamata olives and fresh basil
Spinach & Walnut Ravioli$16.95
Spinach pasta pockets stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese and walnuts, in a creamy marinara sauce with fresh spinach and prosciutto ham
Manicotti$13.95
Large round pasta filled with ricotta and parmesan cheese, fresh baked with mozzarella cheese and our marinara sauce
Lobster Ravioli$19.95
Ravioli stuffed with lobster in a creamy tomato basil sauce with sautéed chunks of shrimp

Chicken & Veal

All entrees are served with fresh baked bread and a choice of our house salad or our soup of the day & side of spaghetti marinara (no substitution, additional sides available on ala carte menu); Substitute Caesar Salad $1.50. Plate charge includes our house salad or our soup of the day $7.50

Parmesan
Breaded and covered with our marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella then baked
- Eggplant$15.95
- Chicken$17.95
- Veal$20.95
Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms in a Sicilian dry marsala wine sauce
- Chicken$17.95
- Veal$20.95
Picatta
Sautéed with capers in a lemon chardonnay butter sauce
- Chicken$17.95
- Veal$20.95
Lemone
Egg battered and finished with a lemon chardonnay butter sauce
- Chicken$17.95
- Veal$20.95
Ciao
Breaded then stacked with grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese topped with our marinara sauce, then baked
- Chicken$18.95
- Veal$21.95
Florentine
Sautéed in garlic with spinach in a chardonnay butter sauce, topped with parmesan cheese, then baked
- Chicken$18.95
- Veal$21.95
Cacciatore
Sautéed with onions, bell peppers and mushrooms in our marinara sauce
- Chicken$18.95
- Veal$21.95

Seafood

All of our local fresh seafood is served with fresh baked bread and a choice of our house salad or our soup of the day. Substitute Caesar salad $1.50. Plate charge includes our house salad or our soup of the day $7.50

Linguini with Clam Sauce$18.95
Fresh little neck clams sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic chunks and baby clam juice, served over linguini in a red or white sauce
Shrimp & Scallops$24.95
Choice of fresh shrimp or sea scallops or combo sautéed in your choice our marinara, scampi or fra diavolo sauce served over linguini
Spaghetti Mussels$18.95
Fresh pei mussels sautéed with your choice of our marinara, scampi or fra diavolo sauce, served over spaghetti
Spaghetti Calamari$17.95
Sautéed fresh calamari with your choice of our marinara or fra diavolo sauce, served over spaghetti
Zuppa Di Pesce$29.95
Shrimp, sea scallops, calamari, pei mussels, little neck clams and grouper sautéed in your choice of our marinara, or fra diavolo sauce, served over linguini
Prosciutto Wrapped Grouper$26.95
Fresh grouper wrapped with prosciutto ham, pan seared with fresh tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms in a chardonnay butter sauce
Grouper Francaise$25.95
Fresh grouper egg battered, finished in a chardonnay lemon butter sauce seved over sautéed spinach
Parmesan Enrusted Tilapia$24.95
Tilapia encrusted with our parmesan crusting lightly fried served over sautéed spinach and our homemade roasted red pepper remoulade

Ala Carte

Meatballs$4.95
Sausage$4.95
Veggie of the Day$4.95
Fettuccine Alfredo$4.95
Penne Ala Vodka$4.95
Spaghetti Meatsauce$4.95

What 914 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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MarkQ
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a Table of 4. It was our First Time there and we had a great dining experience. The wine list is extensive. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy. We had a friendly waitress that provided great service. The food was delicious. I had the Veal Parmesan and it was a big portion and very tender. My husband had the Chicken Parmesan and that was delicious as well. For dessert I had the Triple Chocolate Cake which I enjoyed. We had a great time!
FH
FrancesH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious as always. Huge portions. The Chicken Parm and Spaghetti always perfection
MC
MCB164
Charleston
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food on Grand Strand. Super drinks.
JA
JosephA
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sean was a great waiter. Made a great wine suggestion. Served us at our pace not his. Great birthday dinner.
GP
GarrettP
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sign said this is a local favorite and I can see why. Bread that came with the meal was great. I got the shrimp and sausage Palermo and loved it. Had plenty of shrimp and they were big. The Leon cream sauce was delicious. I’d definitely go back.
SP
SteveP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ciao is one of my favorite Italian restaurant inthe MB area. The food and service is always excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall1food2service5ambience2
The front of house staff were rude and disrespectful, which set a negative tone for the rest of the meal. Our server was great and very attentive. The food was hit and miss. The meatballs and the wine selection were very good, but the pasta needed a life preserver. It was drowning in marinara sauce, which overpowered the pasta and made it very difficult to enjoy. All in all, we will not return. There are much better options for a good Italian meal, especially where you feel welcomed and appreciated.
RI
RICHARDB
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best in Myrtle Beach. We eat there very often. I recommend it
LK
LaurieK
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
We came early for our reservation and went to the bar and had a cocktail and mussels, service was good and food was excellent. When we went into dining room service was slow, and when main meal was brought to the table it was cold. In turn we asked to bag up the dinners and we left.
B
Budh
Charlotte
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First trip Loved it Will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were concerned because at first sight this place looks a bit run down. We were pleasantly surprised by the extensive Italian menu. We enjoyed the service and the food was amazing. I had the lobster ravioli and it was to die for. We will be back. It’s a great little Italian secret.
JA
JanetA
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
There was 4 of us and every one really enjoyed their meal. Will definitely be back.
CW
ChristineW
Charleston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic New Years dinner! We always enjoy dining at Ciao. Delicious food and wonderful service!
BA
BillA
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Only one slip-up!!! We never received our salads…felt real badly for our server!
LO
LisaO
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed the New Year's Eve experience ($99 per person), good selection and excellent food. We were seated at a high top in the bar area and I do wish we had known this was our table when booking, as it did make the experience not as cozy and private.
c
chrisf
Charleston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The New Years menu was amazing and as always Ciao delivers on the food . Tim is a stellar server and expert in choosing wine.
AM
AimeeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! Our son loved the lobster ravioli.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always!!!
B
Birds4all
Raleigh
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really good Italian!
VT
VegasTimFR
Charleston
156 reviews
vip
5.0
156 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only issue I have is that we had a person in a wheelchair and it was perilous navigating him into the restaurant. There is not a good handicap accessible outdoor area for entry. We were very disappointed.
MP
MarkP
Charleston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
good food. good value. service was good. could use some updating of the decor. they should seal off the dishwashing area from the dining area.
LC
LouisC
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. I will always be a returning customer.
TA
TonyA
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food!! We all enjoyed our meals. Server was great. Nice restaurant
DM
DebraM
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was so good and service was also above average it was nice . give it a try
g
golfgal
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Son and Daughter=in=law visiting and as always we go to Ciao's. Lobster ravioli again delicious. Serving size was enough to bring home left overs. I always recommend Ciao's to all my golfers coming into town.
B
Bobby
Charleston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was excellent. Drinks, calamari and salads were very good. Veal dishes were tasty but meat was tough.
DA
DANIELC
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an excellent dining experience ----we attended a theater performance at 4 pm and we had a reservation for 6:45 pm----we arrived at the restaurant about 6 pm and asked the hostess, who was wonderful by the way, if we could be seated early and without hesitation, she seated us. The restaurant had a nice ambience, the waiter was wonderful and the drinks and food were out of this world. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Myrtle Beach area. It is located in a very accessible area of Myrtle Beach and I would not hesitate to take anyone to this restaurant - we will be back!
SP
StephenP
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my father's 80th birthday last night at Ciao and everything from the food to the service was outstanding.
k
kathi
Charleston
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
One of our favorite italian restaurants in the area. Have dined here many times. This time our veal dishes were not tender. The waiter, Mike, who was very good, spoke to the owner. The owner came over and apologized and adjusted our bill. Great customer service; will definitely return.
BS
BenS
Charleston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner
m
mimi
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was excellent. We were a party of 8, so a large party. He kept everything straight and never bothered us. Food was consistent with good Italian fare that Ciao is known for. Salads were fresh, dressing fresh, chicken picatta and sauce delicious. Thank you Ciao for a fun evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
M
Mike
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best Italian dinner we’ve had in Myrtle Beach. That’s from somebody who is Italian American from CT. We were wary at first but pleasantly surprised. Waiter Jason was very hospitable food was good and price was reasonable. We’ve been coming here for more than 25 years and happy to say this was absolutely the best Italian we’ve found here.
N
Nana
Charleston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
I based my decision to dine at Ciao based on positive reviews. I will not be back to dine at this restaurant. My husband ordered Shrimp & Scallops. The dish had 3 small shrimp and 3 small scallops for $28.95 over spaghetti with marinara. My marinara sauce over side of spaghetti was unflavored and watery. My eggplant rollatini was just ok, nothing special. The service was excellent. The only redeeming item to this meal was the Lemon Italian Cream Cake,
JC
JackC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Waitress very attentive. Love this place
B
Barbara
Charleston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are regular diners because the food is delicious and alway consistent. Portions are large and I recommend sharing. They offer a great wine selection by the glass. Super Tuscan was delicious.
KR
KennyReece
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always Excellent! Tim was terrific. Love the Osso Bucco (daily special)!
MD
MichaelD
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The overall experience at Ciao Italian Restaurant was horrible. We made a reservation for 9 People and we were sat at a table that could barely hold 6. When asked how are experience was the manager or waiter began to argue with us when we told him we were not happy. I will not be returning to this restaurant.
RR
RandR
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ciao is always good, whether its a late luncheon or a full dinner we always know we're going to enjoy it. If I have a favorite it probably would be the eggplant rollatini on the appetizer menu.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ciao Italian Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Ciao Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 449-5700.

Ciao Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 914 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(843) 449-5700

Other options

5223 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Additional information

Neighborhood
Myrtle Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Lounge, Mediterranean
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Eugene Hysa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ciaomyrtlebeach.com/
Phone number
(843) 449-5700

Ciao Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Chicken Marsala

Lobster Ravioli

Eggplant Rollatini

Appetizers

Mozzarella Capresse$9.95

Eggplant Rollatini$9.95

Fried Calamari$8.95

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom$11.95

Shrimp and Polenta$11.95

Mussels$9.95

Baked Clams$8.95

Antipasto

Salads

Italian Salad$8.95

Greek Salad$8.95

Caesar Salad$6.95

Spinach Salad$9.95

Pasta

Alredo Fettuccine$14.95

Spaghetti Marinara$11.95

Spaghetti Carbonara$17.95

Penne Ala Vodka$15.95

Cheese Ravioli$13.95

Lasagna$15.95

Penne Puttanesca$15.95

Spinach & Walnut Ravioli$16.95

Manicotti$13.95

Lobster Ravioli$19.95

Chicken & Veal

Parmesan

Marsala

Picatta

Lemone

Ciao

Florentine

Cacciatore

Seafood

Linguini with Clam Sauce$18.95

Shrimp & Scallops$24.95

Spaghetti Mussels$18.95

Spaghetti Calamari$17.95

Zuppa Di Pesce$29.95

Prosciutto Wrapped Grouper$26.95

Grouper Francaise$25.95

Parmesan Enrusted Tilapia$24.95

Ala Carte

Meatballs$4.95

Sausage$4.95

Veggie of the Day$4.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$4.95

Penne Ala Vodka$4.95

Spaghetti Meatsauce$4.95

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