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    Ciao Osteria

    4.4 (2.4k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CIAO OSTERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lasagna di Carne
    Joyrina H.

    Amazing fresh and authentic Italian food. The lasagna was insanely delicious and the chocolate gelato I indulged in was fantastic. Everyone was pleasant including our waitress Hannah and the owner Sal was such a delight. I highly recommend eating here.

    Went to dinner with my daughter last night, 3/30/24 and it was very good. We shared a Caesar salad which was very good. We both ordered a lamb chop special and it was cooked M/R just like we ordered and the sauce and flavor were delicious. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants. 5 stars

    Candice F.

    Amazing food. Seafood dishes are exceptionally fresh with just enough lemon, capers and balance. The cheese is fresh and pasta sauce is a delightfully balanced ratio of tomatoes and spices. Came during the lunch hour and the atmosphere had a great energy. It's worth the drive to come to a place that just treats you like family. The serving team clearly enjoys their jobs and it shows. Enjoy this hidden gem!

    Dante M.

    It's always so good here and the servers take such good care of us! This time I had the vela parmigiana and it was amazing!! Definitely will continue coming back here!

    Niki T.

    It really does feel like "Good" Italian restaurants are impossible to find these days... people have gotten lazy and don't bother with quality ingredients.... It sounds silly to say, but this place uses good cheese, so much so, they make a really good Caesar salad! Was very impressed with everything! Cute little ball rolls my kid loved! Nice fluffy airy! Gluten free pizza was very doughy and undercooked but my kid loved it still and really liked it the next day! Gluten free pasta seems to be fettuccine, I wish that was noted, it's my least liked pasta.... But I still ended up really enjoying it so it worked out. Lasagna was a really good one too, amazing variety of cheese, flavors really came together. We will come back.

    Smoked burrata with garlic flatbread for dipping.
    Mickey J.

    We went out for our 29th anniversary. We've been here before so we knew what to expect. Their staff is very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Without telling them about our special day they made us feel special. The food was delicious and well presented. Our waiter helped us pick out the special bottle of wine which went down way too easy. No doubt we will be back!

    Praying over dessert!
    Robert S.

    Good experience. Good food. Good service. Reasonable prices. No problem. No priest. No devils.

    Special garlic bread
    Michelle Y.

    One of my all-time favorites. I've been going here for years. This is our go-to for friends' birthdays (among 6 of us); and anytime we want good Italian, we say Ciao! The food never disappoints and the service is always top tier. I've never had a server I didn't like! The ambiance is cute little Italy - love that you can see them make the pizza.

    Fettuccine Alfredo, add Chicken
    Jessica F.

    Food - 2 stars Service - 5 stars Honestly not sure what all the hype is about. The fettuccini was not fresh/hand made, the sauce was mid and extremely one note - no depth or layers of flavor and def lacking salt. My husband's food had good flavor but the sauce was extremely greasy and his food was not hot- lukewarm warm at best. I would choose North Italia or L' Ardente 100 times over this place. Our sever was good. The pasta came so quick they didn't deliver (maybe forgot, not sure) the focaccia before we were done eating. The server apologized, didn't charge us for it and sent it home in a Togo box for us. Tiramisu was ok, I've had better. We didn't try the pizza but it looked good and there were a ton of pickup orders for the za. Maybe that's where the hype is.

    Prosciutto e Funghi Pizza
    Vincent M.

    Ciaos never disappoints. This is my second time coming here and the service is great along with their Italian dishes. This time I got their prosciutto and mushroom pizza because my friends recommended it (and the fact they've won awards for it) and I could not stop thinking about how GOOD the crust was.

    Calamari
    Shawn H.

    Took the 20 min drive to centreville to try out this place. It's one of the sole Italian places with relatively higher ratings I hadn't yet tried and I didn't want the typical brunch- I wanted an all out Italian feast at 11am. I thought we'd be the first in but there was already a family of 6 seated. It quickly starting filling up shortly after our arrival. We started out with the $1 bread basket- it came out warm with a side of oil & balsamic with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It's for a good cause, so why not. We then ordered grilled calamari- delicious and well cooked. I ordered the farfalle salmon dish which was good as well. I didn't want vodka sauce so I got regular red sauce. Everyone else was happy with their food as well. The pizza also came out of piping hot and was a hit. I usually don't like white pizza but it was a hefty slice of love. The music was interesting- who doesn't like godfather? lol. Service was par and we were overall pretty happy.

    Lobster ravioli
    Nilsu G.

    In the most unassuming strip mall in NOVA, you get a hidden gem that is well reviewed on Yelp, but may not be so obvious to many in DMV. The VPN- true Neopolitan pizza- certification makes the pizzas a must try, but the menu does offer a lot more. Every time we have been so far, we had a selection of antipasti (excellent bruschetta), pizza (do try a VPN, but others are as airy and light, as well), eggplant dishes, and seafood pasta. Very reasonably priced. Admittedly I haven't cracked the code on the dining room reservations: We always get seated in the smaller one, which is sometimes quiter but depends on the group sitting. But this is the epitome of comfort food.

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    Over $20 for a little average tasting pizza and lasagna was just a slab of pasta covered in bland sauce.

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    This place is great Italian food, great service, and top quality. Best Italian I've had in Nova.

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    Ask the Community - Ciao Osteria

    How are they with nut/sesame allergies?

    We do not have any sesame products in the restaurant, and we can accommodate any allergies. Please inform your server prior to ordering.

    Is take out available during weekends?

    Yes, take out is available during their regular business hours. Sunday through Thursday from 11am - 9:30pm and Friday & Saturday from 11am - 10:30pm.

    Is the pasta made in house?

    Some yes, some no.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating.

    What is your corkage fee?

    Hi, thank you for reaching out. Our corkage fee is $35 per bottle.

    Are you open on memorial day?

    Thank you for inquiring. We are closed on Memorial Day.

    Is any of the meat halal? Hearing it is!

    Anybody know what the outside seating situation is? Are you out back adjacent to dumpsters or out front?

    Out front seating!

    Do they sell Zeppoline di Alghe? I've not seen that anywhere other than in Napoli ...

    Chef periodically puts this on the specials menu.

    Are there vegan options?

    Yes! However, it may be limited. I would ask your server for specifics because they will make dishes that are not on the menu if they have the ingredients. I'd also check to make sure their pasta isn't all premade with eggs because that's pretty… Read more

    Is there a kids' menu, if so where can I find it?

    I think there is a kids menu, but it's on one of those coloring sheets. You would probably have to call them to find out the menu items.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Almost our entire menu can be made gluten free!

    I've heard they have a cheese and lobster dish that's amazing but not on the menu, does anyone know what this is called?

    If you're looking for the one with penne pasta, it's called lobster mac 'n cheese...I had it once when it was listed as a special, then returned the following week and although it was no longer a special, they had the ingredients and made it--just… Read more

    Are they open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

    Yelp reservations show tables available Christmas Eve but not Christmas Day. Suggest that you call to confirm.

    Do they serve cacio e pepe (cheese wheel pasta)?

    if this is the pasta where they bring a flaming cheese wheel to the table and then proceed to mix your pasta in front of you with the newly melted cheese, then yes they do this. i'm not sure how many dishes they do this for, but they do it for the… Read more

    Do you deliver?

    No they don't, but you can do pick up!

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