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    Bread & oil
    Lia M.

    Ciao was a great find in Lynn. I visited twice, but I'll be visiting more often. It's got a great location downtown and it was easy enough to find parking. Staff and service was excellent. On my first visit, I split the short rib arancini and melanzana pizza with my cousin. The second time, I had the pesto cavatappi. There was enough for leftovers both times. The arancini were crisp and delicious. The pizza was flavorful. I love cavatappi, and it was perfectly cooked and went well with the pesto. The bread and oil is great. I really loved their drinks. I had the Old Fashioned and the Pineapple Campari and both were strong and well-made. I look forward to returning to try more menu items.

    Potatoes croquettes
    Laila M.

    So went in tonight with my niece got dar right away at a high top bread was brought over and then our server Joana came she was great she recommended some small plates as we were just looking to do appetizers and drinks I got the mango dragon which kicked me to the side real good and my niece got the ticky We got the cio house salad eggplant rolatini and potato croquettes fabulous percent going back

    Pomegranate Citrus

    Pomegranate citrus, third stop on the Greater Lynn Chamber BYT poker pub crawl. Alex the bartender was on point.

    I love the food here and look forward to going back! Had a lovely experience, service is good!

    Natalie L.

    Food was delicious !!! Drinks were so good! Both were tequila drinks - one more fruity (left) and the other was spicey jalepeno (right)

    Pistachio martini

    Top tier martini! Fast service on Tuesday evening. Great crowd highly recommend. Didn't try the pizza but it smelled amazing

    The Ciao Pizza truffle cream, fresh mozzarella, bacon, caramelized onions
    Alyssa T.

    This place is awesome! The food is delicious and the service is great. Neopolitan style pizza with carefully crafted flavors. Flour is imported from Italy with a prescice water ratio - its the real deal. It's cooked in a wood fire oven, visible when you enter the restaurant. It smells great and the pizza has that perfect char. Any pizza can be made gluten free and the gluten free pizza is amazing! The wings are also great. This place is definitely worth a visit!

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    Daria C.

    Had my baby shower at Ciao, & all expectations were met. Thank you to the husband & wife combo & their staff for making my day seamless & easy. Everyone was very attentive. The space is so fun, & so are the drinks!! Super cute spot for a private event, or date night. Thank you to the chef, Sonia! For amazing, homemade & fresh food. Highly recommend this family owned business! Thank you for making my baby shower the perfect day.

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    Christina R.

    Such a local/neighborhood staple! I've gone a few times and have yet to be disappointed! Pizza/pasta are amazing and the service is great (love Mattie!). They have a roaring menu and there are so many favorites I want to try, like the birria pizza and chicken caesar salad pizza. If there's a show at city hall the night you want to go, make sure to make a reservation! It'll get packed.

    The delicious Oriechiette!!

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    Wonderful service. Attentive to allergies - celiac. Food, cocktails and free bread with oil to start - all excellent! Recommend!

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    8 months ago

    Great food, great service, friendly atmosphere. Have been to Ciao numerous times and always great.

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    Thanks, Laila!!

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    Thanks Ken! Hope to see you soon :)

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    Very good service was amazing and it was neat inside. The mocktails look amazing and im looking forward to trying them on my 2nd visit

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    Great food and service!the drinks are fabulous and the pizzas are delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Thank you Alyssa! Hope to see you soon!

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    Great bar. Fabulous selection of cocktails. Food is excellent and amazing service and atmosphere!

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    Love the tomato panini. The pasta is so fresh and can't go wrong with any of their pizza's.

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