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Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN
Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN
Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN
Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN
Ciao Bella, Bloomington, MN

Ciao Bella

4.8
4.8
6791 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, MN 55435

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
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 2024-11-05.

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 6,791 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
      • 4.8Service
      • 4.7Ambience
      • 4.4Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Minneapolis - St. Paul

        Italian

      • Minneapolis - St. Paul

        Most Booked

      • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

        Best Overall

      • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

        Best Food

      • 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 offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "best Italian food outside of the East Coast," with highlights like "the walleye special" and "caramel budini dessert." While some find the venue "a bit noisy," many appreciate the "friendly and knowledgeable staff." The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions and regular visits alike.
      6,791 Reviews

      1. Shawn

        South Dakota1 review

        3.0

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 3
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 1
        The food and service are absolutely amazing, however, based on the menu and pricing you would imagine this is a romantic place to go on a date. Honestly it was so loud in this restaurant it was nearly impossible to hold a conversation (and it was only a Thursday!?!?) Food and service - 11 out of 10 Décor and cleanliness - 10 out of 10 Ambiance - 2 out of 10

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      2. Jacque VIP

        Minneapolis19 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Excellent food and service, perfect for my business lunch!

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      3. Dianne

        Minneapolis40 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        Two friends always come to dinner at Ciao Bella for birthdays, a summer lunch on the patio and a lunch at Christmas. We are very happy with the food and the service is always good. Our server last night, Jen, was fabulous and just attentive enough. Thank you!

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      4. Rich VIP

        Minneapolis25 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 5 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Great food, excellent menu, nice wine list. But the best is the wait staff.

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      5. Caroline

        Minneapolis2 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 7 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Love Ciao Bella. Cocktails are great. Fresh baked bread with their butter is delicious. Seared ahi tuna appetizer is amazing. Food is delicious. My only complaint is that it is pretty loud.

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      6. Janet

        Minneapolis8 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 7 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Food was great ! Service was awesome. Our server Charlie was the best! We had such a great meal we will be back soon!

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      7. Eldon

        Minneapolis2 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 5, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 3
        Menu & food consistently excellent for years Place always. Very busy … understandable Noise level amazingly high .. lotta folks enjoying themselves!

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      8. Liz VIP

        Minneapolis12 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 5, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Always the best dining experience! Brittany really helped me with customizing my entree to meet some diet limitations. So appreciated her effort!

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      9. Heather VIP

        Dallas20 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 4, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We were meatless today, and the margherita pizza and tomato basil soup were excellent! The linguine de mare never disappoints, and was on point as usual. Tiramisu and crème brûlée for dessert topped off a wonderful meal! The food was outstanding, and the service just as wonderful! 

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      10. Patricia

        Seattle2 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 4, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Great food, especially the beet/burrata/avocado salad. ALWAYS way way too noisy. A bit expensive for lunchtime. Best is to eat on the patio when they open it up when it gets warmer. The good food keeps me coming me back.

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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 6791 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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