Ciao Italian Restaurant
Ciao Italian Restaurant
With homemade marinara sauce.
With homemade marinara sauce.
Tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction on toasted Italian bread.
Sauteed peppers, onion, tomatoes and basil on grilled focaccia bread.
Fresh spinach delicately sauteed in our special broth.
Black tiger shrimp sauteed with garlic, oil and white wine.
Served on a bed of fresh spinach with warm honey Dijon sauce.
In a white wine broth.
Traditional Italian appetizer for 2. Served with cold bruschetta, ham, salami, Provolone, Mozzarella and tomato, roasted pepper, pasta salad and veggies.
Classic homemade fried Mozzarella served with marinara sauce.
ask for soup of the day.
Mixed baby greens, tomatoes and carrots, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
Romaine hearts and croutons in a garlic Parmesan base.
Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Sweet red peppers, onions, olives and mushrooms, tossed in a honey mustard vinaigrette.
Baby mixed greens with fresh raspberries and goat cheese, drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette.
Mixed greens, chopped red tomatoes and Goat cheese, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
romaine, chicken, salami, Provolone, and tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
On a deli-style Italian roll and served with a side of homemade pasta salad.
On a deli-style Italian roll and served with a side of homemade pasta salad.
On a deli-style Italian roll and served with a side of homemade pasta salad.
On a deli-style Italian roll and served with a side of homemade pasta salad.
With a pesto mayo spread. On a deli-style Italian roll and served with a side of homemade pasta salad.
Fresh herbs, spinach, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese. All calzones wrapped in homemade pizza dough.
Pepperoni, fresh herbs, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese. All calzones wrapped in homemade pizza dough
Italian sweet sausage, roasted red bell peppers, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese. All calzones wrapped in homemade pizza dough.
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese. All calzones wrapped in homemade pizza dough.
Breaded eggplant topped with marinara and Mozzarella. Served with vegetables, penne and marinara unless otherwise noted.
Breaded cutlet topped with marinara and Mozzarella. Served with vegetables, penne and marinara unless otherwise noted.
Sauteed with lemon juice and wine with angel hair pasta. Served with vegetables and marinara.
Braised and baked in rosemary demi-glaze. Served with vegetables, penne and marinara.
Sauteed in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with fresh vegetables and side of linguini pasta.
With artichokes, tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with vegetables, penne and marinara unless otherwise noted.
8 oz. filet served with spaghetti marinara and vegetables. Note how you would like filet cooked (or comes medium).
Artichoke hearts, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, black olives and capers in a herb olive oil with Italian parsley. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Artichoke hearts, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, black olives and capers in a herb olive oil with Italian parsley. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Roma tomatoes. basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Roma tomatoes. basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
In our homemade creamy Parmesan sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
In our homemade creamy Parmesan sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Large shrimp, in a wonderful blend of fresh tomatoes, garlic, with cream and Parmesan cheese. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Large shrimp, in a wonderful blend of fresh tomatoes, garlic, with cream and Parmesan cheese. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Potato dumplings with a choice of Bolognese, Alfredo, marinara, pesto cream or vodka sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Potato dumplings with a choice of Bolognese, Alfredo, marinara, pesto cream or vodka sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Red ripe fresh tomatoes, scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, Mozzarella and basil with olive oil. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Red ripe fresh tomatoes, scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, Mozzarella and basil with olive oil. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Sausage, shrimp, chicken, onions and peppers in a spicy Cajun sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Sausage, shrimp, chicken, onions and peppers in a spicy Cajun sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
With fresh clams in a white or red wine sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
With fresh clams in a white or red wine sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
With a light vodka sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
With a light vodka sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Grilled chicken, sweet peppers, onions and garlic in a zesty tomato sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Grilled chicken, sweet peppers, onions and garlic in a zesty tomato sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
In a light creamy marinara sauce. Add shrimp, chicken or sausage for additional cost. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
In a light creamy marinara sauce. Add shrimp, chicken or sausage for additional cost. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Grilled chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in our light cream sauce flavored with tarragon and cognac. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Grilled chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in our light cream sauce flavored with tarragon and cognac. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Ricotta filled with a homemade chicken and veal meatball in a marinara sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Ricotta filled with a homemade chicken and veal meatball in a marinara sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Spinach, baby portobello mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes and chicken tossed in an aglio e olio sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Spinach, baby portobello mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes and chicken tossed in an aglio e olio sauce. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Filet mignon, sausage and mushrooms. Served with garlic bread and side mista salad. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
In a light cream sauce, chicken, bacon and peas.
In a light cream sauce, chicken, bacon and peas.
Classic Italian dish with 2 meatballs. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Classic Italian dish with 2 meatballs. All pasta dishes are cooked to order.
Black tiger shrimp with garlic, white wine and lemon butter sauce over angel hair pasta. Served with vegetables.
The best of the sea... black tiger shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and fresh fish in a light tomato broth.
Topped with house-made garlic, tomato and basil sauce. Served with vegetables and penne pasta(unless noted).
Scallops seared and deglazed with a spicy marinara. Served with vegetables and penne pasta (unless noted).
Grilled shrimp, scallops and salmon with a house-made lobster cream sauce served with pasta or vegetables.
sauteed garlic, white wine, lemon butter sauce, mixed with capers over a bed of angel hair
Traditional cheese pizza, and our homemade sauce. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Traditional cheese pizza, and our homemade sauce. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Topped with imported Italian pepperoni. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Topped with imported Italian pepperoni. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Sausage, sweet red peppers, onions and Mozzarella. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Sausage, sweet red peppers, onions and Mozzarella. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Ricotta, Mozzarella cheese, broccoli, garlic and olive oil. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Ricotta, Mozzarella cheese, broccoli, garlic and olive oil. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Combo of our homemade meatballs, pepperoni and sweet sausage with herbs and Mozzarella. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Combo of our homemade meatballs, pepperoni and sweet sausage with herbs and Mozzarella. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, Mozzarella and garlic. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, Mozzarella and garlic. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Chicken with sliced red onion, cilantro and BBQ sauce. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Chicken with sliced red onion, cilantro and BBQ sauce. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Sauteed baby portobello and domestic mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and fresh Italian parsley. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Sauteed baby portobello and domestic mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and fresh Italian parsley. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Baby artichoke hearts, black olives, capers, fresh herbs and Mozzarella. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Baby artichoke hearts, black olives, capers, fresh herbs and Mozzarella. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Fresh Mozzarella, basil, roma tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Fresh Mozzarella, basil, roma tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. Prepared with homemade sauce and high quality Mozzarella cheese, pizza dough made fresh daily.
Our homemade Tiramisu is a coffee-flavored Italian dessert, made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
Homemade Cheesecake with chocolate or caramel drizzle.
Pastry consisting of tube-shaped shell of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling of ricotta and chocolate chips.
Penne alla Vodka Pasta - Large
a pizza with pepperoni and cheese
Josh Cellars Cabernet - YUMMMMM
Nice and casual interior!
interior
interior
interior
Good wines
food, pizza
the outside of the restaurant
a family sitting at a table
Penne alla Vodka Pasta - Small
a plate of pasta with tomatoes and olives
Yummy. Lobster and steak !!
Welcoming entrance.
interior
outside
pizza, outside
First-time here
Angel hair pasta was extra garlic
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food
Pat C.
Feb 6, 2025
We went there as a large party of 21 including 11 children. We were offered choices of appetizers that were ready (and delicious) on the table when we arrived. Our amazing waitress then took orders for mains and drinks. Everything looked , and tasted so good. The children had their own table. Their left overs were boxed and labeled for them. I cannot praise enough this place.
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Halie M.
Dec 21, 2024
Hostess was a young blonde girl who made it seem like she didn't want to take our reservations because it was an hour wait and there were "many people ahead of us". She told us directly to our faces that she'll put our names down but our table was not guaranteed. Mind you this was around 5:40pm & the place doesn't close until 9pm. Lo and behold we got a phone call around 6:30pm letting us know our table was ready. Once we answered the phone, they hung up on us, so we had to call back. :( Luckily we got our table, and our waitress provided excellent customer service!! I think management could help train their hostess to be a little bit more welcoming and friendly. Had the hostess not written our names down, it would've been a loss for the business. I can't imagine how many other people she may have turned away! Food wise, their garlic bread was not the greatest, but what made up for it was their pasta and the special they had that night. Although the restaurant itself is small, the ambiance was nice.
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Serg M.
Nov 27, 2024
What a bad experience.First off, the maitre d' has no clue what he is doing. He is totally ignoring people, walks away, pretends he doesn't see you, communicates via mumbling. Once we were seated, we waited for good 10-15 mins for anyone to even appear and say hi. Then, straight to business "what do want?".After the food arrived, towards the end, we got the best surprise of the evening - a giant cockroach crawled on our table, running to my plate. Had I not seen it and jumped, it would've ended up in my plate.I immediately wanted to leave and to my surprise, the host presented the check (discounted, to be fair). Needless to say, I will not ve going to this place ever again.
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Cindy T.
Mar 9, 2024
Out to dinner with the hubs.. Nice little restaurant, they have a good amount of tables and a small bar area that you can sit and enjoy dinner too. Service is polite and attentive.I ordered the chicken marsala comes with linguine. My husband ordered the salmon piccata.. Great place at great location down in Balboa .
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Anthony F.
Dec 27, 2023
This is usually my stop when I visit Balboa.The place is easy to find, but good luck finding parking. That can be said for the whole island, though. Also, it can be a little cramped, and even the outdoor seating is tight next to the sidewalk. It's reminiscent of eateries in Italy, though. You have to grant a few concessions if you're going to enjoy a dine-in restaurant on Balboa Island.They have a variety of Italian food, and my +1 and i enjoy everything we order. Their calamari has always been perfectly cooked, their pastas are savory, their gnocci melts in your mouth, and their paninis are filling. They also have a decent selection of wines to enjoy with your meal.All things considered, for an Italian restaurant on the island, it's a great time, and I'd definitely recommend it.
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Tintin B.
May 28, 2024
Amazing Northern Italian cuisine here in Beautiful Balboa island Newport Beach. Alexandro is Absolutely Amazing today. Not too busy on a quiet Tuesday afternoon with Frank Sinatra on the radio. The Lamb Shank and pasta is marvelous darling. Bring the whole family cause it's a whole Lotta of food here. Big portions for easy take home for the Diet consciousness. Such a Beautiful day by the Bay next to the water and boats. Picture perfect location for your next Instagram portfolio. Enjoy and have a blessed day
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Heidi C.
Dec 31, 2024
Amazing food and amazing staff! Very Tasty come check it out if you are ever in Balboa!!!!!!!!
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Namrata M.
Feb 27, 2025
Such a nice and cozy place, their penne ala vodka was so good I'm still thinking about it. We went there for Valentine's dinner and had reservations for 845 but they sat us down earlier than our time. GREAT food over all.
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Mindy E.
Feb 26, 2025
One of very favorite places! Service is always excellent everyone is kind here. The food is so delicious and the bread is yummy also. They always make us feel like family here! I highly recommend Ciao's!
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Dyan W.
Feb 20, 2025
I'm a pizza lover and I always look forward to Ciao Restaurant and getting their margarita pizza and the raspberry salad with goat cheese. The pizza is thin crust and has lots of cheese. I highly recommend Ciao..
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