Ciao Bella

4.9

6772 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 89 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for business meals

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.

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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
Area
Bloomington
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 6,772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Best Overall
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Best Food
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 outdoor dining
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ciao Bella offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." Guests consistently praise the "amazing" menu options, including standout dishes like the halibut special and Parmesan shrimp. While the noise level can be high, the outdoor patio provides a quieter, "magical" setting. Highly recommended for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional hospitality.

6,772 Reviews

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Meghan
Minneapolis3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server, great food, great spot to come to celebrate my moms birthday. We love ciao bella it never disappoints
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Vicki L
Minneapolis94 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy Ciao Bella! Seth is an amazing server! My only thing if note that perhaps the scallops were a little over done - dry? Everything else was great!
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Sergio
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a meal and walked away with a wonderful experience. The food was excellent as always. The service by our server Jeff is always outstanding. The atmosphere provides the perfect ambience.
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Dianne VIP
Minneapolis32 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Salads were exceptionally fresh & crisp. Walleye also very fresh. Server a little too earnest - seemed almost in our face for a leisurely lunch. She was very nice, though.
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Kent VIP
Minneapolis41 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner. Service was great, food delicious and great experience. Thank you Anna, Nickie!
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Divandu
Minneapolis7 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I love the food at Ciao Bella, and the service is impeccable. I thought the side rooms were quieter, but it was quite noisy throughout the venue today. I will wait and just go during the summer months when I can get the patio for the future.
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Gloria
Minneapolis5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambience, service and food. Love this restaurant!
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Mike
Minneapolis9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal as always. The salad, bread, wine, and lasagna were all great. Highly recommend.
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Stacey
Minneapolis5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite place for a client lunch. Good service, food and easy parking.
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Jeffrey VIP
Minneapolis74 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicki and her team took great care of us! We sat in one of the semicircular booths in the bar area. The bartender whipped up a wonderful "Vesper" martini! We enjoyed calamari, meatballs, and roasted cauliflower. See you again, Ciao Bella - looking forward to the approaching patio season!
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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 6772 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

16 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 89 times today

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3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.ciaobellamn.com/
Phone number
(952) 841-1000

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Ciao Bella

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