Ciao Bella

First time eating at this fine establishment, and I must say, I can't wait to come back!Made a reservation and was happily greeted and seated promptly. The ambience was lively as I walked through the main area, as many were celebrating their special occasions. I chose a seat near the side of the restaurant with the perfect dim lighting. Not knowing what to get, I asked the server for any recommendations. Amelia was informative about how all the ingredients are responsibly sourced to the highest quality. She was engaging and authentically friendly, there was definitely an underlying sense of fulfillment and passion naturally. Her recommendations were also spot on! As it was my first time in Minnesota, I had to try the Walleye. As Amelia was explaining the specials, I knew I had to order the recommended seasonal dish! Parmesan crusted Walleye filets on top of cauliflower rice, pancetta, and Brussels sprout leaves with a creamy carbonara sauce...I savored every bite of this beautiful creation, with the perfect balance of crispy, salty, and buttery fishy goodness. As if I had room for desert, Amelia also came through clutch by suggesting the seasonal pumpkin cake. Again, the decadence was overwhelming as I tasted the pumpkin butter cake with cream cheese filling, vanilla bean gelato, and Carmel/Pecans drizzled on top. Overall, the food at Ciao Bella was legendary. I will definitely be returning because the service from Amelia was out of this world. What a treat!

Went to Ciao Bella on a Tuesday night at 6pm for my birthday dinner with family. The parking lot was packed! The restaurant itself is huge, but feels warm and elegant. White table cloths, stone fireplace, mood lighting. The wait staff were professional and knowledgeable. They serve warm bread & butter to start - unreal! I had to use all my willpower not to fill up on this :) We had the avocado bruschetta as an app, which was yummy. Our table of 6 ordered several different entrees, but I had the red pepper linguine with scallops (remove pine nuts) and my bestie had the butternut squash ravioli. The scallops were delicious, some of the best I've had. The red pepper linguine had a light citrusy sauce which I thought could've been a little more flavorful, or else they needed more or it, but this might just be my preference. The ravioli was outstanding, very rich with a brown butter taste. The crispy pancetta on top added a salty flavor with crunchy texture. We finished with the crème brûlée which was delish as well! I want to come back for happy hour, or to sit at the bar for a more casual experience.

There was ample parking. It did not take much time before getting seated. The seats were very comfortable. Especially the booth seating. The pizza was amazing. So was the ravioli. It was first time having ravioli in a long time. The waitress was very attentive. The chilli flakes helped jazz up the ravioli.

Always good selections and service. Love the upscale venue - white table cloths and dark wood. Can be a bit noisy.

I've lived in the area a long time but not sure why I haven't heard of this place sooner!A friend invited me out for dinner and we found a place half way between our houses. This is a large restaurant with a large outdoor patio, that we were lucky enough to enjoy in late October.The menu has a lot of great choices. We were in the mood for pasta but the pizzas going by past us looked delicious! I went with the chicken fettuccini, I was intrigued by the "Pinot Grigio cream sauce", and it did not disappoint. The service was exceptional and the food was good. One remark I want to make is that the inside part of the restaurant was very loud so I did want to mention that.

So just a quick addition to the bread, they have mini sized desserts, so if you ate your feelings but still want something sweet, they have the solution for you!

I've dined inside and on the patio. Both experiences were amazing. The Parmesan Shrimp is to die for the shrimp have a light airy breading. Both sauces are delicious in their own was. Crab cakes were warm well seasoned which also had a phenomenal aioli sauce. Ended lunch with a beautiful and tasty cappuccino with biscotti. Can't wait to dine outdoors there again. The waitstaff was super attentive and personable.

Too bad I don't live in MN, if I did I'd be at this restaurant more often than I should be. I came here while visiting town and it was amazing.The place really feels like an old school, upscale Italian restaurant, where the staff treat everyone like a friend. We were seated and served quickly and our waitress had plenty of good recommendations for us, from wine to apps and pasta. The complementary bread is addictive and we had to get several orders of it.For an app, we got the Parmesan crusted shrimp. It sounds simple, and maybe it is, but wow these things were good. They also give you a generous portion of them which was a nice surprise. They are served with this lemon aioli which was amazing. We had ti get more of the aioli and then used it for the bread as well. I think I'd eat my foot if it had this aioli on it.. wow.For my entree, I got the red pepper linguini with scallops. I thought it sounded a bit unique, and it turned out to be exactly that. The seafood is flown in every day, and you can definitely tell the freshness. The pasta was also freshly made and really paired nicely, along with a glass of white wine.The location is in a business park area, with plenty of parking. Give yourself an extra few minutes to get there if going in 2024, construction season is in full bloom and the area around there is currently wrecked.Give this place a shot, you won't be disappointed.

Im a sucker for homemade pasta. The herbed linguini with lamb ragù was to die for. Service is extremely attentive. Surprisingly so seeing as how busy the bar is

Excellent Italian spot. Was a little nervous that this place wasn't going to be all I hoped for because, from the outside it looks large and like a mall restaurant. The menu was so compelling though, I had to try it and it was everything I'd hoped for. The interior and service reminded me of a high end steakhouse. The menu had something for everyone and made it extremely difficult to make decisions. I "settled" on the Herb Linguini with Braised Lamb (pictured) and it was fantastic. Our table also shared the Seared Ahi Tuna and Avocado Bruschetta appetizers which were very good. Solid martinis and a chocolate lava cake that somehow never got shared with me. Highly recommend