Everything was excellent. Denis was the best and the desserts were the best. We will definitely be back.

Food here was absolutely delicious. We sat at the bar and enjoyed superb service from our bar staff with cocktails and food service. Our party had the meatballs (outstanding...better than my nonna's), chicken parm with vodka sauce on the pasta, chicken milanese sandwich (it's huge!) and finished off with the cheesecake. What an amazing addition to the neighborhood. Well done, Adam!!!! read more

The most amazing and sublime dinner experience in town! Fantastic yet authentic Italian cuisine, fabulous desserts, super fresh ingredients, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious doesn't begin to describe how good it was. We were there last night for the first time, and will return with friends tomorrow! read more

We went in on a Sunday night and was able to get the 2 last seats available at the bar. The bar is very crowded and tight, but it works. The food is definitely good here, everything is fresh. The pasta is homemade and the food comes out really fast. We got the Bolognese which was a decent sized portion that they split for us in the kitchen. It was more like a Ragu compared to other Bolognese that I've had. We tried the Rage and sausage. The stand out here is the Calabrian chili oil that that cook it in. The Rabe was a little tough, but we easily fixed it by cutting it up into smaller bites. It is served with 2 sausage links that you need to cut up as well. The flavors the dish were fantastic...lots of garlic and spice. We tried the Japanese eggplant as well because we got jealous of seeing all the plates go by with the eggplant and meatballs on them. The sauce was bright read, looked fantastic, just as it tasted. The eggplant was cut think with the skin on and the sauce was the highlight. I don't think you can get a bad meal here. Everything that went by looked fresh and delicious. I wouldn't say it's my favorite Italian restaurant, but it's definitely good and worth the trip. read more

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Came for a Saturday lunch since any dinner hour reservations are pretty much non existent! The place is def gaining traction and getting some business - good for them! In the location that used to be KG Kitchen - they've done a wonderful job with the renovation A very chic, clean and minimal decor but the large windows keep the space bright and welcoming. As with most businesses on Hope St, it's street parking only. We warmly greeted and seated in front of the window but if I can score a booth, I'll always ask. They kindly accommodated us and we were moved to a booth - it was a bit of a snug fit but we made it work. Denis was our server during this service and he was wonderful - friendly, knowledgeable and not overbearing. We ordered the eggplant app, Sophia pizza and I got the Lumache Rigata. The eggplant was just ok for me - not bad but didn't wow me however the marinara it came with was delish - almost wanted to ask for some bread to sop up the sauce but I don't think the bread is complimentary since it's made in house. The pizza was spectacular - all the components work so well and the sausage (we were told it comes from a place in the North End) was so so good with the roasted onions complimenting it perfectly. I had to save room for my pasta so tried really hard to just have one slice. The Lumache Rigate - oh my my my....it was amazing, I'm a sucker for homemade pasta and here, all of the pastas are homemade! Pasta was al dente with the perfect chew on it and the sauce is easily Top 3 best vodka sauces I've had and I've had ALOT! At some point, would want to come back for dinner but for now Saturday lunch hit the spot! Nice addition to the Hope Street food scene and will def help fulfill a desire for Italian without having to drive to the Hill. read more

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Excellent start to finish. Snagged a spot at the bar that the staff was kind enough to set up for 3 (despite it being a corner that was not meant to seat 3). Fantastic cocktail menu with so many options. Great service from our bartender. So many entrees calling out to me. I ended up ordering two so I could have leftovers. Three of us split three appetizers. Zero regrets. Will be back soon. read more

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I didn't realize this place had opened on Hope Street until I saw it on social media. They've done a great job with the restaurant--the interior is cozy and inviting. It was very popular on a Friday night, and getting a reservation was difficult. I ordered an espresso martini and a Paloma. The drinks were decent. The Caesar salad was quite good, and the orecchiette pesto pasta tasted freshly made, although the sauce wasn't quite what I expected. We also tried the steak special, which was excellent. Overall, it was a very good experience and a great spot for a date night. read more

Ciao Ciao - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Really loved checking out Ciao Ciao. I went in on a Tuesday and every seat was taken, so definitely make a reservation. When we went it happened to be restaurant week so we took advantage of that. I could eat that chop salad everyday! It was SO tangy and delicious, the meatballs and polenta fries was also a top notch appetizer. For my main I got the short rib and shared the Lumache Rigate-- delicious! Generally if something has nduja I'm going to order it. For dessert I sampled both the olive oil cake and the tiramisu. I'd get both again, but the tiramisu was a touch too soggy for me. Our server was also wonderful. I look forward to heading back again soon! read more

Ciao Ciao - chop salad - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Another lovely meal at Ciao Ciao! Our server was Ryan and he was hysterical. He gave us great recommendations and was fun to chat with. I tried the eggplant again and my only complaint is that there isn't more of it! So delicious and the sauce is great. I did the shrimp dish without cheese, haven't tried it yet and it was delicious. Pasta was cooked al dente, twas great. My friend had the fish which I had once before and still delicious and another friend had the Sunday supper which is wildly big and smells so good! We loved our meals and all had delicious cocktails and wine. My friend tried the pasta water cocktail and I was not sold on it but it was actually really good!!!!! read more

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From the moment I looked at the Ciao Ciao menu, I knew it was going to be good. Starting with the drink menu, I was intrigued by 'The Pasta Water" which is a negroni made with a pasta water ice cube. My friends and I were staying at an Air BNB nearby and for my last night in RI I wanted to walk to go somewhere nearby and enjoy a good meal with good drinks. From the moment we walked in to Ciao Ciao it was a vibe. The three of us sat at the bar and our bartender, Matt, was super welcoming and friendly. I love a negroni - so I started with the pasta water. I loved it, it also had basil which was refreshing. There are two ingredients I love which I feel are underutilized on the menu - polenta and bottarga. I was elated when after perusing the menu I realized Ciao Ciao had BOTH! We started with the meatballs and polenta fries. The meatballs were super tender and the sauce was a great vehicle for dipping the polenta fries. We also ordered: +Melanzane Al Sugo aka Eggplant +Beef Carpaccio - a must. Lovely balance between the carpaccio and the arugula salad with capers and lemon. Yum. +Paccheri - their take on a pomodoro +Scampi Mafaldine - this is the dish that had both shrimp and bottarga - perfect umami finish. +Roasted Carrots Ciao Ciao makes their pasta in house, and it is great. I loved that they also offer certain house-made gluten free pastas upon request for certain dishes. It's hard to find an Italian restaurant that not only offers gluten-free dishes, but also makes those gluten free pastas in house. Ciao Ciao opened just 10 weeks ago but it appears to be a neighborhood fave. We arrived early, but around 6:30 pm the restaurant was buzzing and the bar was completely full. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, Adam, who was walking around ensuring everyone was having a great experience. I explained to him my love for polenta and bottarga and he graciously brought us a surprise polenta dish on the house. I loved it! I would say this spot is vegetarian friendly - with a variety of dishes that are veggie forward from the antipasti to the primi. Overall, I loved my experience at Ciao Ciao. It reminded me why quality neighborhood bars and restaurants are the heartbeat of any neighborhood, and this one is definitely lucky to have Ciao Ciao. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular. Wishing you all nothing but success and appreciative of the tremendous hospitality. read more

This place was packed on a Friday evening! I was both excited for them and sad for me, but we ended up finding some seats at the bar. The bar menu has something for everyone! I didn't take a picture of our favorite drink of the night, which was Olivia (very fitting!) and it was basically an amaretto sour but better! The focaccia is not to be missed, it seemed almost every party had ordered it. I went with the classic pasta and sauce - the paccheri. My cousin got the cod and praised it immensely. I can't wait to come back to try more of this menu!! read more

Ciao Ciao - Aperol sour, Sarti spritz, and dirty bleu - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Finally checked out Ciao Ciao finally with Taylor S and wow! Can I give them 6 stars please?!? We started with some beautiful cocktails, and they were so refreshing and tasty. Lexi helped us with some ideas, Steve (Willow) made sure we picked drinks we would love, and Andrew made sure they were sooooo good! What a team! We were convinced we needed two appetizers, and Steve was right. We really did! The eggplant app (Melanzane Al Sugo) was AMAZING and I can't stress how you must try it! Taylor has a dairy allergy so they went out of their way to give us sides for her to go with our focaccia bread. They were so accommodating! For mains, Taylor got a seafood pasta dish (Chitarra alle Vongole) , and she loved it! The plate was clean when she was done with it! I got the Sunday Macaroni which is basically enough for three meals! Taylor got some Italian red wine and I enjoyed a house made sour that is made in this badass shaker machine. I was obsessed! We also may have ordered dessert---the Ciao Ciao Olive Oil Cake is a must! We were pretty full, but I had as espresso before we left. Adam, the owner checked in on us throughout the night. You can see all the effort, love and pride that goes into the restaurant. That is all seen through the amazing staff---Lexi, Steve and Andrew took such great care of us from start to finish! I also have to add (to this never ending review) that the little touches of art from the menu to the walls to the stunning bathrooms really make this place unique! On the night we went it was beautiful and it reminded me so much of nights when I lived in Rome, and less like I was in Providence! What an experience! read more

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5 Stars for fresh-made pasta, a fantastic bar program, and excellent service in a picture-perfect location. In the week I spent nearby I went to Ciao Ciao twice. It was THAT good. A few things that can't be missed: Drinks: - Any of their Espresso cocktails. They pull espresso shots for each one to order. I hate when places use cold brew instead, so this was a BIG plus! - The Al Italia cocktail: Gin, Elderflower, Vermentino White Wine, Club Soda, lemon peel. Need I say more? Well, let me tell you this is a beautifully crafted, balanced sipper! - A classic gin martini (ask for blue cheese stuffed olives, OR their other special ones). They stuff the olives in-house (none of this bottled junk) and they feel like a meal on their own! Food: - Polpetta ala Nona: Meatballs with polenta fries. The meatballs were ROBUST and tasted like they were made with love (and time). And always love a polenta fry. - Melanzane Al Sugo - Ovals of fried sweet Japanese eggplant with tomato sugo, parmesan, and basil. I wish I could get eggplant crispy at home, but wow do they get it right. Worth sharing this small dish. - Carpaccio di Manzo- Thin-sliced raw filet of beef, arugula greens shaved ricotta salata, capers, lemon aioli, shallots, cold pressed olive oil, sea salt, focaccia crisps. This could definitely feed multiple people for a light app, OR you could go all out and make this your main. Its massive and truly a highlight of our visit! - ANY of their house-made pastas. I tried at least 4 of them and there were no misses. It turns out making your own fresh pasta in-house is a game changer. Truly exceptional texture as well as sauces that carried a deep flavor. - Roasted Carrots with Salsa Verde: This side is worth a try. It's savory and the texture on the carrots is just right. We appreciated all of the staff including Matt, Andrew, and Ariana who all served us at the bar, as well as the owner who came by for each visit to check on us. 10/10 service, food, ambiance! read more

First visit to Ciao Ciao and really enjoyed the experience. Got there a little early but the folks at the front desk were friendly and accommodating. It has a sophisticated look with a great vibe. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. We started with the mussels, which was delicious with just the right amount of kick. They make their own pasta, so we decided to share the bolognese pasta daily special and the Chitarra ale Vongole. Both dishes were well prepared and excellent. We cleaned the plates and decided to share the pistachio cake which was very tasty. Overall, loved everything about this place and look forward to visiting again next time I'm in Providence. Cheers!!! read more

Came for a girls dinner. They are super tiny. We decided to sit outside since we didn't have a reservation and the bar was full. The waitress was great! The food was tasty and the drinks went down easy! The bathrooms were cute. read more

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We tried Ciao Ciao for the first time last week. We got the specials of zucchini flowers and the lobster gnocchi, both were our two fav things we ordered. We also got the cacio e pepe which was also very good. Realistically, the pici (Cacio e Pepe) was pretty expensive compared to the portion. We weren't very full from it which is intense from an almost $30 dish with no meat in it. The server was so so lovely and the service was stellar. The inside is adorable and nicely put together. You can valet, but there's not really a need for it as you can just find street parking pretty easily. We liked it a lot and will come back to try more from their menu. I'd recommend it to others and am looking forward to our next meal there. read more

Great addition to Providence's east side neighborhood. The service was prompt and the food was phenomenal!

My wife and I came across an internet post about a new restaurant called Ciao Ciao that recently opened on Hope Street and it highlighted co-owner Adam Stabile. We had become friendly with Adam through our many visits to Providence Oyster Bar over the years. Having experienced Adam's delicious cocktails and great hospitality first hand we were excited to try his restaurant. We decided to stop by on Sunday afternoon for lunch and as soon as you walk in you feel a really relaxed, cool vibe emanating from the restaurant. We were seated right in front of a side door which was kept open which gave us a nice breeze and a view of the active shopping and dining scene on that section of hope street. We started with the Maine mussels in a Calabrian chili, white wine, tomato broth which were absolutely delicious. My wife had the swordfish special with heirloom carrots and roasted potatoes. One bite and she was raving about it to the point where she insisted I try a bite and she was not wrong. It was the best swordfish either of us have ever had. I had the cacio e pepe and it was exceptional, the pasta was cooked perfectly. We finished the lunch off with some lemon sorbet. We had a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back often. read more

I'd love to write a review for this restaurant, but apparently if you're a single woman looking to have a dinner at the bar alone...you're not welcome. Even if you're willing to wait for a seat. I was turned away on Friday to put my name in for a seat at the bar while the couple ahead of me was waiting for a seat at the bar. I've also heard this has happened to other solo diners. It was confirmed because the I met the guy who was the couple in front of me and he saw and overheard what happened. This is my neighborhood and I support all of these local restaurants often. I can't make a reservation for 1 so apparently I am not welcome at all. Also did not appreciate the Lamborghini taking up a space in the valet that has eliminated several spaces on an already crowded thoroughfare. Unless the pasta is made of gold or flown directly in from Italy, I will not support this restaurant or business who discriminates against eating there if you don't come in a pair. Wait till the shine wears off of the newness and you rely on the money of the locals to support you. Based on the word in the neighborhood, you're screwed. read more

One of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time. Everything was just so good. The owner Adam came over to check in on us and we ended up having a great conversation with him. Super personable, knows his stuff, and you can tell he really cares about what they're doing there. Both bartenders were awesome too--professional, friendly, and just made the whole experience that much better. We had the arancini to start, and if you're old-school Italian, this is the kind of arancini you want. Simple, traditional, and done right. The vodka sauce though... hands down the best I've ever had. The pasta is fresh and you can absolutely taste the difference. And I consider myself a bit of a vodka sauce connoisseur so that's saying something. We also got the meatball, which honestly isn't something I usually order when I go out for Italian, but this one is worth it. One of the best you'll get. Just don't tell your Nonna. Finished with the olive oil cake and it was the perfect way to end the meal. You can tell this place puts in the work. Nothing feels like they're just going through the motions. Great food, great people, and a really great experience all around. That kind of effort doesn't go unnoticed. Jo and Sherrie will definitely be back! read more

What a great atmosphere, great bar area, and the vibe was great also. The food was excellent. Just the right portions. The homemade pasta was fresh and delicious. The Vongole was had so much flavor and the right amount of heat. The homemade ravioli was perfect with the perfect amount of sauce. Fist place we have been to that didn't add rosemary to their focaccia bread. Thank God. The wine list is very cool. It's mostly Italian, but gives you the equivalent international grapes that are close to the flavor. Service was excellent. The staff seem to love their job and they love highlighting how good the place is. Will be going back soon to try other dishes and other wines. read more

Had an awesome experience at Ciao Ciao! Friendly, accommodating staff who were attentive but low key. Food was amazing, I highly recommend the short rib entree - so tender and flavorful! Extensive cocktail offerings and great wine list. Relaxed vibe that was warm and welcoming. I Went by myself and never felt rushed. Will definitely be going back again soon! read more

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If you haven't tried this one-of-a-kind dining experience tucked away on the chic and trendy side of Hope Street, then you need to hurry right over there. From the moment you step in the door, you realize that you're about to have an experience. You might meet Adam, Co-owner and keeper of the vibe at the door. You won't pick him out right away, he looks like the rest of the front-of-house staff, it's one team! The décor is unique, (see the bathrooms right away, I won't spoil it for you here!). Bring your phone with you. You're going to want a selfie from in there. (I know! It's not as weird as you think!) The vibe is cool, and relaxed, friendly and fun, but the energy is palatable. You'll love just being there I promise! Then comes the food and drink. The bar is fantastic, staffed by experienced, friendly and hospitable bar professionals who just can't wait to start making your visit memorable. The servers are professional and delightful, and really down to earth. No pretense at this place! They have tons of experience and their knowledge around the total product is impressive. The attention to detail, in the whole operation, is just as completely impressive. The menu is new, and fresh and unique. All the pasta is made in their Hope Street window by Chef/co-owner and all-around food guru CJ. He and his staff make tons of pasta every day each in a most imaginative shape, and each designed to compliment the exact dish for which they are meant. I guarantee you have not ever seen a menu like this. My personal recommendation is to come back often and do not eat the same thing twice, until you've been though the entire menu. I'm not kidding. * SHORT RIB STUFFED ARANCINI. * SAUSAGE & RABE WITH WHITE BEANS * SUNDAY MACARONI. But don't let me influence you. TRY EVERYTHING! If you want to see and be seen, this is the joint! If you want to drink great drinks, and eat extraordinary food, in a chill-vibe then this is definitely your place. Have I ever lied to you?! -JOHN read more

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We had the most amazing experience at Ciao Ciao! The house made burrata and focaccia, vodka pasta with crispy chicken, and Brasato were super yummy and fresh. The salt level was a bit lacking but we added some and were very happy with the flavors. Denis is maybe our favorite waiter of all time; was super down to earth and made great recommendations. Only downside were the unpalatable cocktails; I would skip those and go for wine next time. read more

Tiny bar, maybe ten seats, but the servers ignored us entirely when we sat down. For a full ten minutes, they walked back and forth in front of us talking to other customers without even acknowledging that we existed. Unfortunate, because we had heard great things and we thought it would be a new fabulous neighborhood bar to go to. But never again. We felt completely unwelcome. read more

Great food and service at Ciao Ciao. This is a happening place. Limited wine list but excellent options for everyone. Definitely upscale so don't expect to get a ton of pasta with your meal. That said, none of us left hungry. read more

Our first time here, the owners son greeted us at the door and told us to enjoy our dinner! (Probably 11 years old) so cute. We started with the meatballs and Caesar salad. Both were amazing. Then we had the wild boar special and the short rib over risotto, amazing, both plates were empty! And then Adam gave us the olive oil cake for dessert, heaven! And Ariana the bartender was the sweetest! Definitely check this place out! We will be back. read more

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Everything was good the only problem was that they serve very small portions of most foods!! Other than that they are very tasty!! Please add more bigger portions and we will be back!! read more

Ciao Ciao - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Just a wonderful dinner , from sitting outside on a beautiful evening, to service by Kevin and a delicious antipasto, good bottle of Cabernet and great tagliatelle & mushroom ragu. read more

Ciao Ciao - Gnoccho Fritto - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Looking forward to seeing their future specials. The grilled veal with cherry peppers was delicious. We had the mussels, arancini, & focaccia to start which was all so good. Everything is made fresh and tasted delicious. I highly recommend this place. Service was impeccable. read more

This place is going to be great. Service was a 10/10. Only nit-pick: the drink menu is a little too long and could be organized better. We skipped ordering wine after our martinis because flipping through so many pages felt like a chore (small detail, but it matters!). Artichokes were awesome. Ciao Chopped had a lot of potential. Ours was missing chickpeas and the dressing was a little heavy, making it slightly too tart with the pickled veggies. Still fresh and I'd order it again. Cacio e Pepe was incredible. Oberlin used to be my benchmark, but this is the new one. 10/10. read more

Fresh pasta = Great food. Amazing drinks along with awesome service. Tonight was their 1st night open and if there were any 1st night jitters they did not show it. Can not wait to go back for the amazingly fresh pasta. (I hear it's made daily ) read more

Ciao Ciao - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We had the pleasure of visiting Ciao Ciao for the first time today. Outstanding is an understatement! Everything from the beautiful atmosphere to amazing food to stellar service made for a memorable evening. We had the delicious arancini Alla Ragu, Rotelli pasta, vodka sauce with lobster and Brasato "braised beef short rib over risotto".Added a delicious garden salad, creamy parmesan spinach and to go desserts of Tiramisu and Pistachio Cannoli. Our server Ashley was lovely and spot on with her wine and entree recommendations. Looking forward to going back soon. read more

Came here for my Mom's birthday. Service was great - food was delicious and I loved the dessert. We had the eggplant appetizer and the cheese board, many different pastas, chicken Milanese, and the burger. Cannoli and ricotta pistachio torte for dessert were delicious. Also, valet parking is a plus as it's always difficult to find parking on Hope St. read more

The meatball and polenta fries were delicious, as was the cacio e pepe (small portion for the price, though). My cocktail was also excellent. Sadly, the Milanese was overdone and dry as a bone. The ratio of price to quality and quantity could be better, but I would go back for the meatballs and polenta. read more

Nice and inviting bar and dining room! The food is top notch! The chicken Milanese sandwich is a big portion and the focaccia bread is so delicious! The chicken is so crispy and pounded perfectly. The sausage and peppers sandwich was excellent! I highly recommend dining here. The service was amazinging as well.... Ask for Denis! read more

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The food was amazing and we will definitely go back!! Service was spot on, Adam is very attentive to guests. The atmosphere is electric and fun!! Finally a restaurant that hits all the marks congratulations to the ciao ciao crew!! read more

Such an amazing date night with my fiancé! He's gluten free so it can be hard finding good Italian restaurants that work for gf. The house made gf pasta was DELICIOUS! The muscles were the best I've ever had, the drinks were refreshing and the tiramisus and house made hazel nut gelato have me checking my calandra for when I can go back!!!!! On top of everything else, everyone was so kind! Definitely a must try and will be a recurring spot for my fiancé and I! read more

Ciao Ciao - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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friends from n.y. came to visit. early dimmer 4 p.m. this is anything but your traditional italiant restaurant . we have many very good italian testaurants in providence,but this should be called " delicate italian". its not really heavy,but you can taste every bit of their homeade pasta.homeade marina sauce,etc. this is the type of place you must try for yourself,its wonderfully different. read more

The food was delicious! Great atmosphere, highly recommend to everyone! Pasta is homemade everyday and you can tell! read more

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