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WELCOME to CIAO BELLA
FRESH, LOCALLY SOURCED ITALIAN CUISINE
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’s an experience, and ours is quality.
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.
Our philosophy is simple: the best food comes from the best ingredients. That’s why we use pure, double-filtered water in our cooking, baking and beverages. We buy local, fresh, in-season produce. Our sustainably sourced fish is flown in fresh daily. Our locally farmed meats are 100% natural, vegetarian-fed as well as hormone and antibiotic free. Our desserts are always made with certified organic dairy products. Every day we hand-roll our homemade egg pastas, bake fresh bread, churn small batch gelatos and craft desserts.
As with our food, we take great pride in our art, all of which is by local artists. We are pleased to add Ciao by artist Bill Mack to our collection. The painting is an original oil and acrylic on metal from the historic Hollywood Sign that overlooked Los Angeles from 1923 to 1978. The artist purchased the original Hollywood Sign with its 55 years of aging white paint and rust and the holes that were added to keep the 45-foot tall sign from blowing over. He uses the metal as canvas to paint images of iconic movie stars from the Golden Years of Hollywood.
Like you, we have a fundamental love for fresh, carefully handcrafted food and quality wine – it is our passion and philosophy. Every meal. Every day. Please enjoy.
Lunch
Salads and Soups
ciao baby
organic greens, local organic goat cheese, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette 17.95 | 13.95
chopped
natural chicken, crispy prosciutto, tomato, onion, St. Pete’s blue cheese, spicy-sweet dressing 22.95 | 18.95
maple and bacon
apple, charred broccoli, pickled shallot, organic greens, local organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette 16.95 | 12.95
caprese
bufala mozzarella, local tomatoes, avocado, basil, 12 year aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil 19.95 | 15.95
basic blue
romaine, tomato, thick cut bacon, red onion, ciabatta croutons, blue cheese dressing 16.95 | 12.95
brasiliana
bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, heart of palm, sweet onion, avocado, celery, lemon vinaigrette 16.95 | 12.95
heirloom grain
organic quinoa, heirloom farro, snow peas, red pepper, spinach, avocado, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette 19.95 | 15.95
caesar
traditional, ciabatta croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano 17.95 | 13.95
tomato basil soup
with Parmigiano Reggiano and house made ciabatta croutons 7.95 | 5.95
soup of the day
Small Plates
parmesan crusted shrimp
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce 23.95 | 19.95
calamari
gemolata and lemon garlic aioli 23.95 | 19.95
caramelized brussel sprouts
local honey and almonds 15.95
roasted cauliflower
extra virgin olive oil, lemon, chilies, Parmigiano Reggiano 15.95
Braised Meatballs
veal and Molinari sausage, Bolognese sauce, fontina 18.95
crispy chicken sliders
Calabrian chile and rosemary aioli, hot honey 18.95
crab cakes
jumbo lump, Dijon aioli and truffle aioli 29.95
seared ahi tuna
avocado, sweet soy, spicy mayo, sesame crisps 20.95
Flatbread or Pizza
pepperoni, goat cheese and jalapeño
mozzarella, tomato, hot honey upon request 20.95
margherita
house made mozzarella, basil, tomato 18.95
sausage and pepperoni
mozzarella, tomato, oregano 20.95
molinari sausage
mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano 18.95
pepperoni
mozzarella, tomato, oregano 18.95
wild mushroom and truffle oil
Gruyere, brie, thyme 22.95
prosciutto di parma, balsamic & arugula
house made mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano 19.95
tomato and avocado
extra virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper, house made mozzarella 19.95
burgers and sandwiches
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wood grilled filet mignon
roasted onion, ciabatta, horseradish aioli 29.95
clubhouse sandwich
smoked turkey breast, Thielen ham and bacon, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, gruyere 22.95
crab cake sandwich
jumbo lump, Dijon aioli, organic greens, tomato and bacon 25.95
turkey burger
basil aioli, bibb lettuce, tomato 19.95
burger
bella burger
fontina, pickles, caramelized onions, our special sauce 19.95
ahi tuna burger*
avocado and Fresno chili aioli 19.95
walleye sandwich
pan fried, lemon aioli 22.95
Please note availability is limited during various times of the year
Fish
pesto crusted sea bass
certified sustainable, white and wasabi mashed potatoes, crispy onions, chili beurre blanc 47.95
walleye milanese
mashed potatoes and marinated tomatoes 32.95
herb grilled organic salmon
artichokes, baby carrots, roasted heirloom potatoes, lemon thyme sauce 32.95
seared organic salmon salad
organic greens, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinaigrette 30.95
Pasta
tortiglioni rossa
Molinari sausage, sweet peas, roasted red peppers, Romana rossa sauce 26.95 | 22.95
classic lasagna
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce 24.95 | 20.95
linguini di mare
shrimp, scallops, mussels, ahi tuna, salmon, sea bass, saffron-tomato broth 27.95 | 23.95
herb risotto
chicken, spinach, local organic goat cheese, pine nuts, tomato, Pinot Grigio 26.95 | 22.95
braised lamb linguini
tomato, Pecorino and red wine 25.95 | 21.95
spicy crab spaghetti
Fresno chilies, lemon, mint, extra virgin olive oil 33.95 | 29.95
spaghetti and braised meatballs
veal and Molinari sausage, Bolognese sauce 24.95 | 20.95
shrimp cacio e pepe
Romana Pecorino, cracked peppercorn, shrimp 26.95 | 22.95
linguini bolognese
Molinari sausage, crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, garlic, tomato 22.95 | 18.95
ciao ravioli
ricotta, spinach and tomato 25.95 | 21.95
fettuccine with chicken
spinach, toasted almonds, Pinot Grigio cream sauce 26.95 | 22.95
Dinner
Small Plates
parmesan crusted shrimp
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce 22.95 | 19.95
calamari
gremolata and lemon garlic aioli 23.95 | 19.95
braised meatballs
veal and Molinari sausage, Bolognese sauce 18.95
crab cakes
jumbo lump, Dijon aioli and truffle aioli 29.95
baked chicken springrolls
mozzarella, carrot, cilantro, daikon, green onion, Thai Barbeque 14.95
prosciutto di parma and burrata
arugula, ciabatta crostini, 12 year aged balsamic vinegar 17.95
crispy chicken sliders
Calabrian chile and rosemary aioli 18.95
mussels
pinot grigio, saffron, tomato, basil, ciabatta crostini 16.95
ahi tuna spring roll
avocado, soy and wasabi sauces 26.95
scallops
crispy prosciutto, lemon, wild arugula, roasted tomato, brown butter 29.95
classic bruschetta
local tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil 15.95
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Crostini
truffle aioli, chive, sea salt 21.95
roasted cauliflower
extra virgin olive oil, lemon, chilies, Parmigiano Reggiano 15.95
caramelized brussel sprouts
local honey and almonds 15.95
seared ahi tuna
avocado, sweet soy, spicy mayo, sesame crisps 20.95
Pizza or Flatbread
pepperoni, goat cheese and jalapeno
mozzarella, tomato, hot honey upon request 20.95
margherita
house made mozzarella, basil, tomato 18.95
sausage and pepperoni
mozzarella, tomato, oregano 20.95
molinari sausage
mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano 18.95
pepperoni
mozzarella, tomato, oregano 18.95
wild mushroom and truffle oil
Gruyere, brie, thyme 21.95
prosciutto di parma, balsamic & arugula
house made mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano 19.95
tomato and avocado
extra virgin olive oil, basil, house made mozzarella 19.95
Salads
ciao baby
organic greens, local organic goat cheese, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette 17.95 | 13.95
caprese
bufala mozzarella, local tomatoes, avocado, basil, 12 year aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil 19.95 | 15.95
heirloom grain
organic quinoa, heirloom farro, snow peas, red pepper, spinach, avocado, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette 19.95 | 15.95
maple and bacon
roasted butternut squash, charred broccoli, pickled shallot, organic greens, local organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette 16.95 | 12.95
basic blue
romaine, tomato, thick cut bacon, red onion, ciabatta croutons, blue cheese dressing 16.95 | 12.95
brasiliana
bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, heart of palm, sweet onion, avocado, celery, lemon vinaigrette 16.95 | 12.95
chopped
natural chicken, crispy prosciutto, tomato, onion, St. Pete’s blue cheese, spicy-sweet dressing 22.95 | 18.95
caesar
traditional, ciabatta croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano 17.95 | 13.95
Pasta
tortiglioni rossa
Molinari sausage, sweet peas, roasted red peppers, Romana rossa sauce 29.95 | 25.95
classic lasagna
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce 27.95 | 22.95
red pepper linguini with scallops
organic goat cheese, pine nuts, citrus wine sauce 35.95 | 31.95
linguini di mare
shrimp, scallops, mussels, fresh fish, saffron-tomato broth 30.95 | 26.95
shrimp cacio e pepe
Romana Pecorino, cracked peppercorn, shrimp 29.95 | 25.95
spaghetti and braised meatballs
veal and Molinari sausage, Bolognese sauce 27.95 | 23.95
spicy crab spaghetti
Fresno chilies, lemon, mint, extra virgin olive oil 33.95 | 29.95
herb linguini with braised lamb
tomato, Pecorino and red wine 28.95 | 24.95
herb risotto
chicken, spinach, local organic goat cheese, pine nuts, tomato, Pinot Grigio 29.95 | 25.95
Linguini Bolognese
Molinari sausage, crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, garlic, tomato 25.95 | 21.95
ciao ravioli
ricotta, spinach and tomato 28.95 | 24.95
fettuccine with chicken
spinach, toasted almonds, Pinot Grigio cream sauce 29.95 | 25.95
Fresh Fish
we will be featuring fresh fish each day, please inquire
all natural entrees
pesto sea bass
certified sustainable, white and wasabi mashed potatoes, crispy onions, chili beurre blanc 51.95
walleye milanese
mashed potatoes and marinated tomatoes 39.95
Please note availability is limited during various times of the year
herb grilled organic salmon
artichokes, baby carrots, roasted heirloom potatoes, lemon thyme sauce 39.95
filet mignon
new york strip
usda prime, fontina potato frico 16oz 62.95
braised short ribs
carrots, caramelized fennel and mashed potatoes 49.95
dry aged pork chops
porcini black pepper crusted, wild mushroom butter, house-cut fries 41.95
bella burger
fontina, pickles, caramelized onions, our special sauce, house-cut fries 19.95
burger
wild acres turkey burger
basil aioli, bibb lettuce, tomato, house-cut fries 19.95
ahi tuna burger
avocado, Fresno chili aioli, house-cut fries 19.95
brick roasted chicken
artichokes, baby carrots, roasted heirloom potatoes, lemon thyme sauce 32.95
chicken parmigiana
mozzarella and marinara sauce 33.95
Sides
grilled vegetables 7.95
heirloom potatoes 7.95
sauteed spinach 5.95
house-cut fries 6.95
charred broccoli 7.95
fontina potato frico 8.95
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*these items are raw or undercooked, consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Wine
Wines By the Glass
White Wine
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Chardonnay
Kendall Jackson 'Vinter's Reserve', California
Sonoma-Cutrer “Russian River Ranches,” California
Rombauer, Carneros
Chevalier de la Cree by Domaine Serene, Burgundy, France
Pinot Grigio
Tiamo, Italy
Santa Margherita, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Whitehaven, New Zealand
Sancerre, Fournier 'Les Belles Vignes', France
Assorted Whites
Riesling, Dr. L, Germany
Moscato, Risata d'Asti, Italy
Rose, Whispering Angel, France
Sparkling
Santa Margherita, Prosecco, Italy
Scharffenberger 'Brut' Rose, Medocino
Red Wine
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Cabernet Sauvignon
DAOU, Paso Robles
Orin Swift 'Bloodlines', California
Austin Hope, Paso Robles
Caymus Vineyards, Napa
Pinot Noir
Paul Hobbs 'Crossbarn', Sonoma
Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley
Belle Glos 'Dairyman', Santa Maria Valley
Italian
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Zaccagnini
Super Tuscan, Querciabella Mongrana
Chianti Classico, Carpineto
Assorted Reds
Malbec , Alta Vista 'Estate', Mendoza
Blend, Pessimist, Paso Robles
Blend, Orin Swift '8 Years in the Desert', California
White Wines By the Bottle
Chardonnay
Kendall-Jackson “Vintner’s Reserve,” California
La Crema, Sonoma Coast
Sonoma-Cutrer “Russian River Ranches,” California
Mer Soleil “Silver” Unoaked, Santa Lucia Highlands
Viberti 'Filebasse Piemonte', Italy
Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros
ZD, Napa
Rombauer, Carneros
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa
Trefethen, Oak Knoll District
Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa
Chevalier de la Cree by Domaine Serene, Burgundy,France
Grgich Hills, Napa
Flowers, Sonoma Coast
Merryvale Vineyards, Carneros
Groth, Napa
Flowers, Sonoma Coast
Cakebread Cellars, Napa
Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley
Far Niente, Napa
Sauvignon Blanc
Whitehaven, New Zealand
Joel Gott, California
Stewart Cellars, Napa
Frog's Leap Winery, Rutherford
Cakebread Cellars, Napa
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa
ZD, Napa
Groth, Napa
Sancerre, Fournier 'Les Belles Vignes', France
Spottswoode, Napa-Sonoma
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley
Pinot Grigio
Tiamo, Italy
Ruffino Lumina, Italy
Tommasi 'Le Rosse', Italy
Santa Margherita, Italy
Assorted Whites
Riesling, Dr. L, Germany
Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington
Moscato d'Asti, Risata, Italy
Moscato, Terra d’Oro, California
Rose, Whispering Angel, France
Rose, Pasqua '11 Minutes', Italy
Rose, Domaine Serene ‘R’, Oregon
Champagne and Sparkling
Santa Margherita “Brut” Prosecco, Italy
Banfi 'Brut' Metodo Classico, Italy
Mumm Rose, Napa
Chandon “Brut,” Napa
Tommasi Prosecco, Italy
Schraffenberger 'Brut' Rose, Mendocino
Louis Roederer 'Collection 243', France
Veuve Clicquot 'Brut', France
Dom Pérignon, France
Red Wines By the Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington
DAOU, Paso Robles
J. Lohr, Paso Robles
Franciscan, Napa
Justin 'Reserve', Paso Robles
Orin Swift 'Bloodlines', California
Grgich Hills, Napa
Stags' Leap Winery, Napa
Whitehall Lane, Napa
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa
Austin Hope, 1 L bottle, Paso Robles
ZD, Napa
Frank Family Vineyards, Napa
Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa-Sonoma
Frog’s Leap Winery 'Estate', Rutherford
Trefethen, Oak Knoll District
Jordan, Alexander Valley
Heitz Cellars, Napa
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 'Artemis', Napa
Chateau Montelena, Napa
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley
Caymus 1 L bottle, Napa
Paul Hobbs, Napa
Spottswoode 'Lyndenhurst', Napa
Shafer 'One Point Five', Napa
Nickel and Nickel, Napa (single vinyards vary)
Lewis Cellars, Napa
Cade Winery, Howell Mountain
Plumpjack, Oakville
Pinot Noir
Paul Hobbs 'Crossbarn', Sonoma
Meiomi, Sonoma-Santa Barbara-Monterey
La Crema, Monterey
Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley
Ponzi, Willamette Valley
Spell “Nichole's Blend", Sonoma
Belle Glos 'Dairyman', Russian River Valley
Roserock by Drouhin, Eola-Amity Hills
Failla, Sonoma Coast
J, Russian River Valley
Archery Summit 'Premier Cuvee', Willamette Valley
ZD, Carneros
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley
Domaine Drouhin, Dundee Hills
Chevalier de la Cree by Domaine Serene, France
Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley
Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast
Flowers, Sonoma Coast
Domaine Serene “Yamhill Cuvée,” Willamette Valley
DuMol 'Wester Reach', Russian River Valley
Domaine Serene 'Evenstad Reserve', Willamette Valley
Merlot
Toad Hollow, Russian River
Wente 'Sandstone', Central Coast
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa
Plumpjack, Napa
Zinfandel
Earthquake, Lodi
Murphy-Goode “Liar’s Dice,” Alexander Valley
Ridge Vineyards “Three Valleys,” Sonoma
Rombauer, Napa
Frog’s Leap Winery, Napa
Italian Reds
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Carpineto
Chianti Classico, Querciabella
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Santa Margherita
Montepulciano d'Abrizzo, Ilauri 'Bajo'
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Zaccagnini
Sangiovese, Ilauri 'Salto'
Sangiovese, Argiano Rosso di Montalcino
Valpolicella, Cesari, 'Ripasso Superiore'
Valpolicella, Tommasi 'Ripasso'
Barbera D'asti, Vietti 'Tre Vigne'
Barbera D’alba, Pio Cesare
Barbera D’asti, Prunotto, Fiulot
Barbaresco, Pio Cesare
Super Tuscan, Querciabella 'Mongrana'
Super Tuscan, Villa Antinori
Blend, Gaja, Ca’Marcanda, Promis
Amarone, Famiglia Pasqua
Amarone, Classico, Cesari
Amarone, Fattori Col de Bastia
Amarone, Classico, Buglioni 'il Lussurioso'
Amarone, Classico, Tommasi
Barolo, Prunotto
Barolo, Viberti 'Buon Padre'
Barolo, Pio Cesare
Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione
Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano
Blends and Assorted Reds
Malbec, Alta Vista 'Estate', Mendoza
Malbec, Piattelli, Argentina
Petite Sirah, Stags' Leap Winery, Napa
Blend, Pessimist by DAOU, California
Blend, Conundrum, California
Blend, Ferrari-Carano “Siena,” Sonoma
Blend, DAOU 'Bodyguard', Paso Robles
Blend, Orin Swift 'Abstract', California
Blend, Orin Swift '8 Years in the Desert', California
Blend, Trefethen 'Dragon's Tooth', Oak Knoll District
Blend, The Prisoner Wine Company, Napa
Blend, Paraduxx, Napa
Dessert
Desserts
Budino
molten chocolate cake served with Tahitian vanilla gelato, our chocolate sauce 11.95 | 6.95
Limonetta Bella
graham cracker pecan crust, lemon cream cheese filling, topped with lemon curd, served with whipped cream, candied almonds, fresh mint 10.95 | 5.95
Tiramisu
Italian classic served with our chocolate sauce 10.95 | 5.95
caramel sea salt custard
caramel sauce, salted caramel popcorn 10.95 | 5.95
seasonal cobbler
vanilla gelato 10.95 | 5.95
Creme Brûlée
vanilla bean, organic cream 10.95 | 5.95
sorbetto or gelato
served with fresh mint and shortbread cookies 6.95
Gluten Free Options
Ciao Bella is happy to accommodate you with any gluten free request.