Ciao Ristorante
Ciao Ristorante
Baked in lemon brine, basil pesto and Parmigiano.
Daily creation on chef's whim.
Crispy salami, pepperoni chips, spinach and taleggio fonduta.
Jumbo lump crab mixed with risotto, herbs, and spices. Breaded and fried for a crispy finish. Served with lemon garlic aoili
Flash-fried calamari pickled chile, mixed olive blned, lemon and roasted garlic aioli.
Made from scratch dough with kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and italian herbs and spices. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside
Salami Rustico, Speck, and Hot Capricola Meats. Served with Smoked Gouda, Fig & Honey Goat Cheese, Creamy Cheddar Cheese, Rosemary & Olive Oil, Wheat, and Garlic Thyme Crackers, Hot Honey, Grain Mustard, Fig Preserves, Apples and Olives
Sauteed mustard, white wine garlic and herb broth, green onions, fresh tomato and grilled bread.
Spinach and ricotta stuffed ravioli.
Freddy p's recipe, house marinara and 10 oz. topped with mozzarella. Served with grilled bread
Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Onion, Olive Oil and Balsamic Reduction. Served on Grilled House-made Bread, Finished with Balsamic Reduction and Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Pan seared crab cakes, topped Lemon and Roasted Garlic Aioli
Kentucky bibb, parmigiano reggiano and scarti di pasta.
Mixed greens, blue cheese, crumbles, candied pecans, apple slices, dried cranberries and apple vinaigrette.
Burrata cheese, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, field greens and balsamic reduction.
Romaine lettuce, roasted garlic vinaigrette, salami, chick peas, artichokes, pepperoncini, red onion, cucumber, prosciutto and cherry tomatoes.
Roasted golden and red beets. pistachio encrusted goat cheese, fig dressing and fresh strawberries.
Our house salad with fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, soy nuts, Parmesan and lemon vinaigrette.
Spinach, Mixed Berries,Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Berry Vinaigrette
Warm Salad with Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprouts, Olive Oil, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans, and Candied Prosciutto. Topped with House-made Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
Select beef, house marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, hand boiled egg and Parmigiano.
Freddie p's family recipe, large enough to fill you up house marinara and spaghetti topped with Parmesan.
Pan-seared chicken in dry Marsala wine, with sauteed mushrooms and onions over linguine.
Littleneck clams, chopped clams, white wine broth, garlic and parsley.
Grilled chicken breast, creamy Alfredo sauce, linguine pasta and topped with Italian parsley. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge.
6 shrimp sauteed in a garlic, white wine and butter sauce, served over linguine, seasonal fresh tomatoes and capers.
Slow-cooked Pork & Beef Bolognese finished with olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano
Fresh pasta, rolled, filled with spinach, ricotta, marinara and Italian spices.
Spaghetti tossed in oil and garlic with pancetta rolled in Parmesan and warm poached egg to finish.
Lobster Ravioli in Italian Herb Cream Sauce
Breaded Chicken parmesan covered in marinara and mozzarella cheese. Baked to a golden brown and nestled on a bed of spaghetti
Breaded and fried, covered in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, baked to a golden brown and nestled on a bed of spaghetti
Linguine noodles in a butter sauce with cherry tomatoes and Arugula, served with shrimp, cucumbers, and Peppadew Tartare, on a layer of creamy Italian zucchini sauce, Topped with fresh burrata cheese and crumbled pistachios
3 Bourbon buttered Scallops with shrimp and lemon vinaigrette, asparagus cream risotto, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus with cannellini beans, sun dried tomato hummus Garnished with balsamic and beet mayo
Capellini pasta with house basil pesto, red onion, broccoli, crushed red pepper and pan fried chicken.
Slow braised Duck, Porcini Mushrooms, Pappardelle Pasta, Tomato based sauce, Finished with Parmigiano Reggiano
House-recipe Italian sausage, vodka sauce, hand-made potato gnocchi, ricotta salsa with house-made basil pesto.
Rib-eye strips, red onion, mushrooms, fresh Italian parsley, beef cream sauce and over linguine.
Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil, Parmesan Spaghetti
House-made Ravioli Filled with Roasted Butternut Squash, Onion, Ricotta, and Garlic. Served in a Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce.
Ravioli stuffed with short rib, carrots and caramelized onions covered with a mushroom cream sauce and accompanied with our house made pancetta.
Pear, Gorgonzola, and ricotta stuffed tortellini, cooked in a butter, sage,salt and pepper topped with a Broccoli cream sauce and our house made sausage.
Asiago and Romano stuffed gnochi in a basil lemon cream pesto sauce with italian herbs, tossed with grilled chicken, melted provolone cheese , topped with fresh burrata, lemon zest and crumbled pistachio. served in our house made bread bowl.
Garbanzo bean pasta with house basil pesto, fresh seasonal tomatoes, red onion, spinach and mushroom. (gluten free)
Hand-pattied 8 oz. burger, pretzel bun, tomato jam, provolone, dressed house frites. Add pancetta for an additional charge.
Grilled salmon prepared with a balsamic glaze and lemon vinaigrette, over buttered Quinoa and shrimp with mixed seasonal vegetables, resting on a bed of mixed greens, garnished with kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and roasted soy nuts
Sauted Chicken in a Lemon Caper Sauce, Grilled Asparagus, Capellini Olio, Finished with Sliced Lemons
Fusilli noodles in a creamy sicilian pesto with calabrian Nduja, spicy salami and panchetta, topped with smoked feta cheese and fresh ricotta and almonds
Taleggio cream sauce, smoked jalapenos, ciao pancetta, caramelized onions, mozzarella and green onions to top.
Roasted mushrooms, white sauce, black truffle oil and taleggio.
House selected mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes.
Grilled chicken, Parmesan Cream, Spinach, Tomatoes, Sauteed Onions, Garnished with Shredded Parmesan
Ciao's Italian sausage, red sauce, green pepper and red onion.
Artichokes, tomatoes, green peppers, kalamata olives, mushrooms, red onion
Proscuitto, dried figs, sage-roasted carrots on a parmesan cream base, topped with mozzarella cheese
Ciao's Italian sausage, salami, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion, green peppers and Kalamata.
Ciao's Italian red sauce and vegan cheese on a cauliflower crust, available as 12" only. Vegan. Gluten free.
Start with a cheese calzone.
House marinara and garlic butter from scotch.
Cheesesticks, house blended selection melted over our signature dough.
House made meatballs sliced thinly, Red Onion and Mozzarella Cheese.
House made meatballs sliced thinly, Red Onion and Mozzarella Cheese.
Fig, Spinach, Marinated Tomatoes, Butternut Squash, White Sauce
House made fries
Grilled Broccolini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Calabrian Chili.
Grilled asparagus
Sauteed mussels, white wine garlic and herb broth, green onions, fresh tomato and garlic bread.
Tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction, served on grilled house made bread, finished with balsamic reduction and grated parmesan cheese
Romaine lettuce, Grilled Chicken, artichokes, kalamata olives, and hard boiled egg, tossed with a roasted garlic viniagrette and pesto sauce
Meatball, provolone and marinara on garlic wheatberry bread.
Hand pattied 8 oz., tomato jam, topped with provolone, on pretzel bun, add pancetta for an additional charge.
House made sausage, mozzarella, peppers, onions, topped with scratch - made pizza sauce on house made bread.
Ham, pepperoni, salami, capicola, provolone, banana pepper, topped with oil and vinegar, Italian seasoning, on house made bread.
7 oz. thin sliced ribeye, sauteed mushrooms and onions, horseradish aioli, on buttered pretzel bun.
Honey and balsamic marinated portobello mushroom, sun dried tomato pesto, provolone cheese, on grilled sourdough bread.
Smoked turkey slices, Swiss cheese, arugula, tomatoes, local bacon, Dijon mustard on wheat bread.
Thinly sliced Italian beef, simmered in gravy and spices, topped with provolone cheese and giadiniera vegetables on Italian crusty bread.
8 oz. fried beer battered cod filet, over white or wheat bread and house frites.
Open faced with home smoked turkey, pancetta and marinara tomatoes.
Creamy spinach taleggio cheese blended with marinated tomatoes, artichoke and mushrooms, served open-face on house-made bread.
Mixed seasonal vegetable on your choice of spinach or honey wheat wrap.
Include salad.
Grilled chicken, celery, red onion, mayonaise and garlic powder on wheatberry bread, topped with lettuce & tomato. Served with house made chips
Salami, proscuitto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers. arugula, olive oil and lemon garlic aioli on toasted house bread. Served with house made chips
Your choice of chicken, veal or eggplant is breaded and fried, covered in marinara and mozzarella, baked to a golden brown and nestled on a bed of spaghetti.
Slow cooked pork and beef bolognese topped with fresh mozzarella and over baked.
Taleggio cream sauce, smoked jalapenos, ciao pancetta, caramelized onions, mozzarella, green onion to top,
Roasted mushrooms, white sauce, black truffle oil and taleggio.
Grilled chicken, spinach taleggio artichokes and red peppers.
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Shrimp,pesto cream, lemon, oregano and sweet peppadew peppers.
Ciao's Italian red sauce and gluten free cheese on a Cauliflower crust.
Small side salad and a drink.
Small side salad and a drink.
Small side salad and a drink.
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Start with a cheese calzone.
Cheese sticks, house blended selections melted over our signature dough.
House marinara and garlic butter.
Vanilla cream cheese whipped with blueberries, tucked inside a sweet calzone, finished with a mixed berry glaze and house whipped cream.
House-made traditional recipe, ladyfingers, coffee liqueur, espresso and mascarpone.
Classic cheesecake made in-house with your choice of toppings.
Fresh strawberries, chocolate chips and vanilla cream, bounded by 2 small pillow-y pancakes, finished with a blanket of warm nutella and whipped cream.
Chef's whim.
Ricotta filled cannoli and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Gelato
Two layers of tart lemon cake with blueberry swirled throughout, covered in a lemon cream cheese icing, finished with Blueberry brandy compote
Our house selection of seasonal local coffee, cream and sugar.
Vanilla gelato, house espresso and sea salt caramel.
Long double pour of house espresso, godiva dark chocolate liqueur. We also suggest the additional shot of Buffalo trace's bourbon cream to lighten for an additional charge.
16oz coca cola classic
16 oz. Diet Coke
16oz. Fanta Orange
16oz. Minute maid lemonade
16oz. Sprite
16oz Sweet Tea
16oz. Unsweetened Tea
Pizza
Cozze Del Prete with garlic sauce
Toasted Ravioli
Decor
Menu
Outdoor Caio Sign
Menu
a bar with a lot of bottles
Bruschetta
tables and chairs in a restaurant
food, dessert
Gnocchi alla Vodka
Shrimp fettuccine
dessert
Calamari
Chips & Dip
Crab Arancini
Tiramisu
outside
Eggplant Parmesan (plenty to share)
food, pasta dish, pasta
The Ciao Spritzer
Old-fashioned w/ Sazarec Rye
Savory Monkey Bread
Jeremy A.
Nov 2, 2024
Ravioli lobster was great.Very well made and good service.Will be back. Only thing to note is the back was completely quiet, faint or background music would have been nice.
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Amanda S.
Feb 22, 2025
We popped into Ciao on cold and snowy day, it's was nice a toasty inside and we sat in a cozy booth.We had beet salad (pictured here), fried squash blossoms, prosciutto fig pizza, and spaghetti and meatballs.The staff was friendly and our server stopped by to check on us a few times. We really enjoyed this neighborhood restaurant and plan on going back in the future!
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Taylor N.
Jan 20, 2025
Had an overall good experience here. The staff were attentive. We were seated quickly. The environment was very casual and seemed to be a good place for families. We ordered drinks which were fine. We had the meatball appetizer which was good. My husband and I ordered 2 entrees to share. The Gnocchi alla vodka and the Short Rib Ravioli. The gnocchi was good. The ravioli was so bad we each ate one bite before deciding we would just share the gnocchi. The sauce was flavorless as well as the filling. Our waiter did ask if we wanted something else to take home since we did not like one of the entrees but we declined.
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Jordan S.
Feb 16, 2025
Had a reservation and were cash only because of a power outage. Really should have tried to be notified. Just went somewhere else since we only had about 20 dollars in cash. Pretty annoyed/disappointed since I really like this place
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Bethany O.
Aug 31, 2024
I can't believe I never knew about Ciao!An adorable little spot on Payne Street, offering delicious Mediterranean Italian fare in a rustic, comfy setting.Our waitress, Grace, was lovely. Attentive, friendly, and helpful. The service was beyond reproach, from seating to table clearing to REALLY FAST food delivery, I didn't have a single complaint.The food was delicious. We got the chips and dip appetizer: warm bread, meats and a cheesy dip. House bread with oil for dipping is standard, which was great because we had a lot of extra dip to scoop up! For entrees, we got the gnocchi alla vodka and the warm brussels sprouts salad. DELICIOUSThe wine list is carefully curated, and the drink menu is massive and fun. As full as we were, we knew we had to end the evening with cannoli, so we packed up some of each entree to take home. The espresso martini was a lovely accompaniment.We will be back, now that we know it's there!
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Chris K.
Feb 18, 2025
To start, our order was Carry out.. The food is average at best. I am embarrassed to say Olive Gardens eggplant Parmesan is better. The calamari was ok, but nothing great. My wife got the lasagna which had good flavor but was very dry. There are many better Italian options in Louisville. I will probably never return to Ciao.
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Holly A.
Aug 5, 2024
Birthday dinner for the 22 year old. Variety of food options and servings are HUGE!! I ate off my leftovers for two days. The server was so attentive and made not only the birthday girl feel special, but our whole party. The restaurant had gorgeous woodwork that gives it a rustic look and large windows that keep it bright and airy. Definitely going to come here multiple tomes
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Kiana T.
Feb 23, 2025
So disappointed in our last visit to Ciao. It seems that they got a new owner and they have changed it for the worse. We used to love coming here for anniversaries and it was our Valentine's day tradition to come here but we won't be back. Upon walking in, both of us said something seemed different. The staff didn't seem as friendly and the ambiance didn't feel the same. Our food was cold and bland and we were sat in a row of tables in the middle of the floor despite many booths being open and us booking a reservation. We ordered the calamari which came with aioli drizzled on top but the menu did not clarify this. Our server was quick to send it back and bring us a "new" one, however, it looked like they just picked off the ones on top that had aioli on them and brought the same plate back because our first plate had a substantial amount more on it. The drink menu was SUCH A LET DOWN. Ciao used to have the most fun and unique cocktail menu with things we had never had before and they changed it to a boring menu that every restaurant has. Nothing stood out this time besides the exceptionally bad experience we had. So disappointed.
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Donna H.
Mar 4, 2025
Every meal has been a pleasure. The past is fresh and the risotto flavorful. Our goto place for a great meal and enjoying friendship (Middle tables can be a little loud- but with people enjoying themselves!
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Nekkanti S.
Feb 27, 2025
Food.The food was very American rather than Italian.Our main waiter was very sweet but the waitress was very rude. Disappointed given the prices charged!
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