Italian · Bloomington

Ciao Bella

★ 4.7 · 3256 Google reviews · $$

Opened 1997 by Rick Webb. Hand-rolled pastas, fresh bread daily, small-batch gelato, gourmet pizzas. Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 4–10pm, Sun 4–9pm.

The Room

What it's actually like

Overwhelmingly positive reviews praising exceptional Italian cuisine, outstanding service, and elegant atmosphere. The primary consistent complaint is high noise levels during peak hours, which reviewers attribute to hard surfaces and lack of acoustic treatment. Despite premium pricing, most diners enthusiastically recommend for special occasions and regular visits.

warm and welcomingclassy yet livelyintimate date-night settingbustling and energeticbeautifully presented
Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
loud
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, family dining, business dinner
Reservations
OpenTable

Wait reality — Generally seats promptly with or without reservations, though busy periods (Friday nights, special events) can get crowded. Reservations highly recommended for larger groups and special occasions to secure good seating.

Derived from 68 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

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Address
3501 Minnesota Dr, Bloomington, MN
Phone
(952) 841-1000
Restaurant group
independent