Stopped on the way from Nashville to St. Louis. Love the atmosphere. Shaved truffles in several entrees. Good wine. Friendly service. Sea bass was good. Spaghetti with mama meatballs were also good. Would definately go back. read more

Ciao actually has really good food. The food is definitely 5 out of 5. Our experience was a 3 out of 5 though, so our rating reflects this. We ordered the steakburger and the Italian crepe. Both were amazing. However, we discovered 2 hairs in the crepe 3/4ths of the way into eating it. To their credit the restaurant did take the crepe off of our bill, but that's still gross. The hair took off 1 star. As we were finishing a group sat next to us and another waitress began explaining the unlisted menu specials to them. She mentioned an ahi tuna salad that our waitress didn't mention to us. Had we heard this special we would have definitely ordered it, so sadly we had to reduce the review by another star. Any other day I'm sure we would have scored Ciao a 5 out of 5, so if we are in Cape again we might give them another try. read more

This is by far my favorite place in town! From the wines to appetizers to the main course, dessert and a nice expresso, I love everything! The ambience, service, hospitality everything is par excellence! I would go back even after I've eaten a full meal! read more

I love seeing new and upcoming restaurants coming to Cape. However, Ciao didn't really deliver on my first experience there. First, the food is not as good as the prices indicate they would be. Our food was cold, and the extras we ordered came out sporadically rather than all at once. Also, it took about 45 minutes from the time we ordered until the food came out, which doesn't make sense considering the menu is limited (which is okay) and there aren't very many seats in the place. The atmosphere inside is great if you are toward the front of the place, but not if you're near the kitchen where the lighting is horrible. It wasn't so bad that we won't try again, but we were very disappointed. read more

Gabriele and his staff are top notch! I love everything on the menu, esp the lamb shank and branzino. Terrific wine selection, beautiful setting, spectular service! read more

Hubby and i love this restaurant, not only because its so close to our house but the foods are great!It is a great news that they now open for lunch! The lunch menu is fantastico and absolutely come with great price! So yesterday we had big luncheon for going away party, we had a great time. Everyone loved their foods although one of the vegetarian fritata was bit runny! But my italian crepes was super Delicious, and i also had my fave salad at all time Insalata di Rucola ( neve fail to please me) The service was SUPERB. Gabrielle- the manager was very helpful in organizing the luncheon and im very thankful that he managed to make it possible for all of us to have their Signature Tiramisu!! And our Waiter, Darren, really did an awesome job yesterday. He was Very attentive, patient and accomodating!! All in all i was very happy for my decision to bring all the ladies to Ciao!!! read more

We have ate there twice now and absolutely love it. Not real kid friendly so I wouldn't recommend brining young children.

Understanding that this place just opened and our first time was on Valentine's Day, I can only give this place 3 starts. We had the carpaccio at $10 it was delicious. My martini was not good enough to order another. BF got a bottle of wine, of which he said was tasty and worth the price. We had seen the lamb someone else had ordered and BF wanted that immediately but the waiter spoke of the Beef Osso Bucco which he ordered and he was disappointed. I had the Cornish Hen, it was dry and I wasn't able to eat it all. Funny enough the "seasonal vegetables" was literally 2 asparagus spears and a couple of under-cooked carrots. But I really liked the Osso Bucco. I will give this place a second chance on a not so crazy night. read more

We had an excellent time there! Our server Scott was wonderful. He really did make our first time there a great one. The food was delicious and so was the dessert. The drink specials we ordered were also top notch. read more

Very nice and healthy Italian food. It's difficult to find such good food in Cape area. Recommend to try

We (the wife and I) wanted to try a new spot in the area. Ciao had gotten a couple of great reviews on here, so we gave it a whirl. It gets 5 stars for atmosphere and service, but a 4 for easiness to locate - drove by twice before we found it (hint: it's in the ground floor of the Banterra Bank building across from the Osage Center). The wine was stupendous, and the food - while good - was not on par with the prices in our opinion. My wife had the lasagna, which she said was too strong with the spinach and mushroom flavor (also, it didn't have any red sauce - a different recipie than she was used to). I had the special - a noodle and mushroom concoction that, while good, was also a little too strong on the mushroom flavor. I had the escargot as an appetizer and was not disappointed. My wife had the parmesan flatbread that she found delicious. It wasn't until near the end of the meal did they discover we hadn't been served any bread, but it was understandable seeing how we sat at the bar and had several gentlemen checking in us throughout the evening (they were all awesome!). The bread is the best kept secret here in my opinion - it is tremendous - and I am not usually all that interested in such. Finally, they ran out of Tiramisu, which I should have ordered when we sat down, but that is my fault. (The strawberry cheesecake was a good substitute though...) All in all, we had a great experience, but if we ever go back, we will most likely concentrate on the wine and appetizers. This will be plenty to fill us up unless we are starving. If the prices came down, maybe somewhere in the 10-15% range, or if the food improved in a couple of areas, I would give it 5 stars across the board. Although, in all honesty, my criticism may be from an overdeveloped group of taste buds that can't appreciate cuisine that is faithful to its Italian roots.. Would definitely recommend reservations and a little thicker wallet than usual to all my friends and family, but it is definitely worth a try. read more

Great atmosphere and staff. Delicious appetizers and entrees. MUST TRY! Get the escargot or the roasted eggplant appetizer to start, follow up with a fresh salad, and then dive in to the mind blowing Frutti di Mare. Cannot go wrong. read more

Oh my goodness! Excellent service, outstanding food :-D If you don't get the Gnocchi with Four Cheese Sauce with White Truffle Oil, you are CRAZY! Absolutely amazing pillows of gnocchi with outrageous cheese sauce deliciousness! Thank you Ciao! read more

This is an amazing restaurant to have in a city the size of Cape Girardeau. It is an authentic Italian experience. I felt relaxed, not rushed, it could be loud but was not distracting. The food was wonderful and truly Italian not an Americanized version of Italian. My wife and I are amateur foodies and enjoy going to nice restaurants when we travel, this restaurant is as good as any you will find in Chicago or St Louis. It is that good. You need to check it out. read more

Outstanding service. Knowledgeable and really friendly Bar Tenders and Food Servers. Really made us feel at home. Restaurant has great ambiance. Food was delicious. Definitely a contender for one of Cape's best places to dine. As good as anywhere we went, but much better prices. Extensive beer, and wine list and full bar. Give this place a try, I think you'll really enjoy it. Next time I get to Cape, it will be my first stop. read more

I was at the restaurant for a special occasion. The service was superb The steak melted in your mouth. It was great

Major wow! It's one of the few nice restaurants we have in town. It's a bit pricey but the food quality is off the charts wonderful. Not a lot of selections but anything you pick is a home run. Service is top notch as well. Very small place so arrive early. read more

My brother had his wedding reception here. They closed the restaurant and we have been treated like royalty. I cannot give this place enough praise. All the food was fresh and seasoned just right. I tasted my brother's pasta and it was cooked just right. The wine is perfect. Gabrielle has been an excellent host. My husband had the filet and it melted in his mouth. My sea bass was so tender. I cannot wait to come back to visit Jane and Ed and come back and try some of the other dishes. Thanks Ciao for making my brother's wedding memorable read more

Our family of four ate here recently upon arriving in Cape Girardeau for a college visit. So glad we did! Probably the best Italian food we've ever had. Our teenage daughters split the Gnocchi with the four cheese sauce. My wife had the special, which was an Alfredo linguini with sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, & spinach. I had the spaghetti with red sauce and Italian sausage. The pasta was all cooked to perfection and the sauces all flavorful without being too heavy. Only thing that keeps this from being a 5-star recommendation is that it is a little pricey for the amount of food you get. Service was great also. read more

We travel and eat out a lot and seek out the best restaurants in every area. We read and rely the reviews to help with our choices. At best this is a three star and that is a stretch. Staff was nice, wine was good but at best food was average. read more

Outstanding! Terrific service, atmosphere, and most importantly... FOOD! The apps and wine selection were also outstanding; however, the entree really shined. I had the Chilean Sea Bass which was cooked to perfection. Had to be cooked Sous-vide... It was cooked that perfectly. The entree was accompanied by an amazing soy glaze and tremendous risotto. The best meal I've eaten while dining out in Cape since we relocated here nearly 2 years ago. My wife had the chicken parm with gnocchi. Though the 5 gnocchi were perfect and very delicious, the small quantity made this mostly a meat dish. This wouldn't have been an issue for me but she would have preferred a little more starch/protein balance... I get it. Next time she'll attempt a substitution to make this a go-to favorite. This is a small venue but quaint. The only negative thing about the entire dining experience is that the tiny 2-top tables are just too small for two people and our waitress knew it. She was constantly trying to juggle around everything to make due with the insufficient space. read more

I trusted you Yelp and you let me down. D: this restaurant is listed as $$. And this place is deeeefinitely $$$$. The food is absolutely delicious though for sure, but I ended up dropping $120.00 for two people. :[ meh. read more

Had a wonderful dining experience! The escargot was in pastry, which was delicious and buttery. The sea bass was amazing. It had a fun, festive yet upscale atmosphere. We did not order the lamb shank but will next time-they looked amazing. Our waiter was prompt and gave us great service. We even got a brief tour after dinner. We will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food and excellent service. If you're looking for a change of pace from the standard "Italian" fare, this is a great choice.