Ciao Restaurant & Bar

4.1 (32)

$30 and under

Italian

76 Watertown Road, Thomaston, CT 06787

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to Ciao! Ristorante and Bar!
Cited best new restaurant in Connecticut by the New York Times.
Ciao! Ristorante & Bar invites you to come and experience our contemporary take on your favorite traditional Italian dishes. Enjoy our fresh, home-style cooking, handcrafted cocktails, and relaxing yet elegant atmosphere.
Planning an event, celebration, or gathering? Contact us for available dates and packages!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(860) 880-8888
Website
https://www.ciaoct.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
76 Watertown Road, Thomaston, CT 06787
Neighborhood
Waterbury
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Meatballs$9.00
Fresh tomato sauce
Brussel Sprouts$11.00
Bacon and truffle honey
Sautéed Spicy Calamari$11.00
Sautéed with beans, arugula, olives
Littleneck Clams Casino$10.00
Lightly breaded, bacon crumbles, parsley
Polenta Fries$10.00
Parmesan and truffle oil
Potato Gnocchi$11.00
Butternut squash cream sauce
Crispy Artichokes$9.00
Lightly fried, tomato sauce
Baby Lamb Chops$15.00
Rosemary, olive oil, balsamic
Broccoli Rabe$10.00
Garlic, white beans, shaved parmigiano
Truffle Risotto$11.00
Fresh mushrooms, truffle, shaved parmesan
Fig Bruschetta$10.00
Crostini, fig purée, goat cheese, crushed honey walnuts
Roasted Cauliflower$10.00
Parmesan encrusted truffle cream sauce
Calamari Fritti$10.00
Lightly fried, tomato sauce
Eggplant Tower$11.00
Breaded eggplant, vine ripened tomato, fresh mozzarella
Roasted Beets and Arugula$10.00
Gorgonzola, roasted walnuts
Broccoli Cheddar Potato Cake$10.00
Broccoli, cheddar and potato cake topped with a kale slaw over a chipotle aioli

Insalate

Add: Chicken $6 | Shrimp $8.50. Salads Chopped $2.95 Extra

Garden or Caesar Salad
- Lunch$7.95
- Dinner$9.95
Arugula Salad
Shaved parmesan, olives, tomatoes, lemon dressing.
- Lunch$9.95
- Dinner$12.95
Campagna Salad
Mixed greens, apples, walnuts, cranberries, gorgonzola, chicken
- Lunch$14.95
- Dinner$17.95
Chopped Cobb
Mixed greens, egg, tomatoes, bacon, avocado, gorgonzola
- Lunch$12.95
- Dinner$15.95
Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, artichoke, asparagus, roasted tomatoes
- Lunch$16.95
- Dinner$19.95

Signature Sandwiches

Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula
- Lunch$8.95
- Dinner$11.95
Salmon BLT
Bacon, tomato, arugula, pesto mayo
- Lunch$12.95
- Dinner$15.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Lunch$10.95
- Dinner$14.95
Meatball
Mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Lunch$9.95
- Dinner$13.95
Kobe Bar Burger
Flame grilled, Tuscan fries
- Lunch$11.95
- Dinner$15.95
Veal Parmigiana
Mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Lunch$11.95
- Dinner$15.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Lunch$9.95
- Dinner$13.95
Manzo
Filet mignon, melted gorgonzola, caramelized onions
- Lunch$12.95
- Dinner$16.95
Chicken Classic
Grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, balsamic roasted peppers
- Lunch$10.95
- Dinner$15.95
Caesar Wrap
- Grilled Cajun Chicken - Lunch$10.95
- Grilled Shrimp - Lunch$12.95

Pasta

Add: Chicken $6 | Shrimp $8.50

Ciao Penne
Eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Lunch$12.95
- Dinner$17.95
Fettuccine Bolognese
Meat sauce
- Lunch$15.95
- Dinner$20.95
Penne alla Vodka
Pink cream sauce, shallots
- Lunch$12.95
- Dinner$16.95
Linguine Vongole
White or Red. Little neck clams, garlic
- Lunch$14.95
- Dinner$20.95
Orecchiette Pugliese
Broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic
- Lunch$14.95
- Dinner$19.95
Linguini Carbonara
Bacon, onions, mushrooms, egg, cream sauce
- Lunch$13.95
- Dinner$19.95
Gnocchi Pesto
Roasted tomatoes, chicken
- Lunch$14.95
- Dinner$20.95
Orecchiette Puttanesca
Olives, garlic, capers, fresh tomato
- Lunch$12.95
- Dinner$20.95
Fettuccini Primavera
Chicken, roasted tomatoes, vegetables
- Lunch$15.95
- Dinner$20.95
Lobster Ravioli
Pink lobster meat sauce
- Lunch$17.95
- Dinner$23.95
Fettuccine Scarpariello
Sausage, chicken, cherry peppers, onions, zesty red garlic sauce
- Lunch$15.95
- Dinner$21.95

Classico

Chicken Parmigiana
Creamy burrata mozzarella, marinara, rigatoni
- Lunch$15.95
- Dinner$20.95
Veal Parmigiana
Creamy burrata mozzarella, marinara, rigatoni
- Lunch$17.95
- Dinner$22.95
North Atlantic Roasted Salmon$16.95
Grilled asparagus, potatoes, herbs, light lemon sauce
Garlic Shrimp$17.95
Garlic, spinach, potatoes, pinot grigio sauce
Veal Carcioffi
Roasted artichokes, shaved parmigiano Reggiano, lemon white wine sauce
- Lunch$17.95
- Dinner$23.95
Chicken Scarpariello
Cherry peppers, potatoes, sausage, onions, zesty red garlic sauce, mixed vegetables
- Lunch$16.95
- Dinner$23.95
Baby Lamb Chops
Potatoes, vegetables, balsamic reduction
- Lunch$20.95
- Dinner$26.95
Filet Mignon$19.26
Mushrooms, cherry peppers, onions, demi glace, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables

What 32 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

32 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our 5th Anniversary. Mike, our waiter, was amazing! He was knowledgeable and made great suggestions! The food was outstanding!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food
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Disappointed
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 2, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
There was aloud DJ and although we ate outside as far away as we could, we could barely hear the people we were with. Service was good but dinner was micro, at best. Very sad as we have had good meals in the past. Will not be returning.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 23, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We went to see the show. The seating didn’t allow for a view of the show. The noise level made it hard to hear. Will see him again elsewhere. The food was overpriced for the flavor and portion. 21.95 fir chicken parmigiana and a small serving of pasta is over area market place. Especially when no salad is included.
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Owen
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious. Restaurant too noisy. Very loud music. Unable to hear the waitress between the noise and the mask. Should serve bread with the meal . But, the food was so good I would go back.
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Unanimous VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place to brunch, owner and his staff were amazing, we had a great time and will return!
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PaulM
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 31, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Only one person waiting tables. The owner was constantly telling her what to do instead of helping!!!!
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SidneyC
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food, amazing service. One of the best brunch vibes I’ve experienced ever. Brussels sprouts are a must have!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food as always
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FAQs

Ciao Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 880-8888.

Ciao Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

76 Watertown Road, Thomaston, CT 06787

Additional information

Neighborhood
Waterbury
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.ciaoct.com/
Phone number
(860) 880-8888

Ciao Restaurant & Bar

About this restaurant

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Selezione

La Molisano Selezione

Featured Formaggio

Italian Tapas

Meatballs$9.00

Brussel Sprouts$11.00

Sautéed Spicy Calamari$11.00

Littleneck Clams Casino$10.00

Polenta Fries$10.00

Potato Gnocchi$11.00

Crispy Artichokes$9.00

Baby Lamb Chops$15.00

Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Truffle Risotto$11.00

Fig Bruschetta$10.00

Roasted Cauliflower$10.00

Calamari Fritti$10.00

Eggplant Tower$11.00

Roasted Beets and Arugula$10.00

Broccoli Cheddar Potato Cake$10.00

Insalate

Garden or Caesar Salad

Arugula Salad

Campagna Salad

Chopped Cobb

Salmon Salad

Signature Sandwiches

Mozzarella

Salmon BLT

Chicken Parmigiana

Meatball

Kobe Bar Burger

Veal Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana

Manzo

Chicken Classic

Caesar Wrap

Pasta

Ciao Penne

Fettuccine Bolognese

Penne alla Vodka

Linguine Vongole

Orecchiette Pugliese

Linguini Carbonara

Gnocchi Pesto

Orecchiette Puttanesca

Fettuccini Primavera

Lobster Ravioli

Fettuccine Scarpariello

Classico

Chicken Parmigiana

Veal Parmigiana

North Atlantic Roasted Salmon$16.95

Garlic Shrimp$17.95

Veal Carcioffi

Chicken Scarpariello

Baby Lamb Chops

Filet Mignon$19.26

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Ciao Restaurant & Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ciao Restaurant & Bar restaurant rated?

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