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WELCOME to CIAO BELLA
FRESH, LOCALLY SOURCED ITALIAN CUISINE
At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it’s an experience, and ours is quality.
A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years.
Our philosophy is simple: the best food comes from the best ingredients. That’s why we use pure, double-filtered water in our cooking, baking and beverages. We buy local, fresh, in-season produce. Our sustainably sourced fish is flown in fresh daily. Our locally farmed meats are 100% natural, vegetarian-fed as well as hormone and antibiotic free. Our desserts are always made with certified organic dairy products. Every day we hand-roll our homemade egg pastas, bake fresh bread, churn small batch gelatos and craft desserts.
As with our food, we take great pride in our art, all of which is by local artists. We are pleased to add Ciao by artist Bill Mack to our collection. The painting is an original oil and acrylic on metal from the historic Hollywood Sign that overlooked Los Angeles from 1923 to 1978. The artist purchased the original Hollywood Sign with its 55 years of aging white paint and rust and the holes that were added to keep the 45-foot tall sign from blowing over. He uses the metal as canvas to paint images of iconic movie stars from the Golden Years of Hollywood.
Like you, we have a fundamental love for fresh, carefully handcrafted food and quality wine – it is our passion and philosophy. Every meal. Every day. Please enjoy.
Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another quality dining experience featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.
LUNCH
SALADS AND SOUPS
TUSCAN KALE
16.95/12.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
BRASILIANA
16.95/12.95
bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, heart of palm, sweet onion, avocado, celery, lemon vinaigrette
CIAO BABY
16.95/12.95
organic greens, local organic goat cheese, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette
BEET CAPRESE
16.95/12.95
roasted heirloom beets, burrata, avocado, basil, 12 year aged balsamic, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
BASIC BLUE
15.95/11.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
HEIRLOOM GRAIN
16.95/12.95
organic quinoa, heirloom farro, snow peas, red pepper, spinach, avocado, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
7.95/5.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
SOUP OF THE DAY
7.95/5.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
CAESAR
16.95/12.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
CHOPPED
18.95/14.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
TUSCAN KALE
16.95/12.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
TUSCAN KALE
16.95/12.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
SALADS AND SOUPS
PARMESAN CRUSTED SHRIMP
20.95/16.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
CRAB CAKES
23.95
jumbo lump, Dijon aioli and truffle aioli
CARAMELIZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
13.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
PARMESAN CRUSTED SHRIMP
20.95/16.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
20.95/16.95
extra virgin olive oil, lemon, chilies, Parmigiano Reggiano
AHI TUNA SPRINGROLL*
22.95/18.95
avocado, soy and wasabi sauces
CALAMARI
20.95/16.95
gemolata and lemon garlic aioli
SEARED AHI TUNA
19.95
avocado, sweet soy, spicy mayo, sesame crisps
FLATBREAD OR PIZZA
MOLINARI SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI
19.95
MOLINARI SICILIAN SAUSAGE AND CIPOLLINI ONION
19.95
WILD MUSHROOM AND TRUFFLE OIL
19.95
MARGHERITA
16.95
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, BALSAMIC & ARUGULA
19.95
TOMATO AND AVOCADO
19.95
PEPPERONI, GOAT CHEESE AND JALAPEÑO
17.95
BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
served on fresh baked breads with house-cut fries
AHI TUNA BURGER*
19.95
avocado and Fresno chili aioli
WOOD GRILLED FILET MIGNON
25.95
roasted onion, ciabatta, horseradish aioli
CLUBHOUSE
16.95
smoked turkey breast, Thielen ham and bacon, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, gruyere
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
24.95
jumbo lump, Dijon aioli, organic greens, tomato and bacon
WALLEYE SANDWICH
20.95
pan fried, lemon aioli
TURKEY BURGER
19.95
basil aioli, bibb lettuce, tomato
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
7.95/5.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, organic goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
BURGER
17.95
add fontina, Gruyere, mozzarella, or cheddar 1.00
BELLA BURGER
19.95
fontina, pickles, caramelized onions, our special sauce
FISH
PESTO CRUSTED SEA BASS
36.95
certified sustainable, white and wasabi mashed potatoes, crispy onions, Thai chili beurre blanc
HERB GRILLED ORGANIC SALMON
26.95
sauteed fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, artichokes, lemon thyme sauce
SEARED ORGANIC SALMON SALAD
25.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
WALLEYE MILANESE
26.95
mashed potatoes and marinated tomatoes
PASTA
TORTIGLIONI ROSSA
23.95/19.95
Molinari sausage, sweet peas, roasted red peppers, Romana rossa sauce
LINGUINI DI MARE
27.95/23.95
shrimp, scallops, mussels, ahi tuna, salmon, sea bass, saffron-tomato broth
HERB LINGUINI WITH BRAISED LAMB
25.95/21.95
tomato, Pecorino and red wine
CHICKEN AND WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
23.95/19.95
chicken, spinach, goat cheese, pine nuts, tomato, pinot grigio
SPAGHETTI AND BRAISED MEATBALLS
22.95/18.95
veal and Molinari sausage, Bolognese sauce
FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN
21.95/17.95
spinach, toasted almonds, Pinot Grigio cream sauce
SPICY CRAB SPAGHETTI
29.95/25.95
Fresno chilies, lemon, mint, extra virgin olive oil
HOUSE MADE RAVIOLI
21.95/17.95
ricotta, spinach and tomato
CLASSIC LASAGNA
22.95/18.95
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce
DINNER
SMALL PLATES
PARMESAN CRUSTED SHRIMP
20.95/16.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN CROSTINI
20.95
truffle aioli, chive, sea salt
AHI TUNA SPRING ROLL
22.95/18.95
avocado, soy and wasabi sauces
CRAB CAKES
23.95
jumbo lump, Dijon aioli and truffle aioli
MUSSELS
16.95
pinot grigio, saffron, tomato, basil, ciabatta crostini
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA AND BURRATA
17.95
arugula, ciabatta crostini, 12 year aged balsamic vinegar
BAKED CHICKEN SPRINGROLLS
14.95/10.95
mozzarella, carrot, cilantro, daikon, green onion, Thai Barbeque
CARAMELIZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
13.95
local honey and almonds
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
13.95
extra virgin olive oil, lemon, chilies, Parmigiano Reggiano
CALAMARI
20.95/16.95
gemolata and lemon garlic aioli
SEARED AHI TUNA
19.95
avocado, sweet soy, spicy mayo, sesame crisps
SHORT RIB CROSTINI
20.05
braised beef short rib, wild mushrooms, chives
SCALLOPS
24.95
crispy prosciutto, lemon, wild arugula, roasted tomato, brown butter
PIZZA OR FLATBREAD
MOLINARI SICILIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI
19.95
mozzarella, tomato, oregano
MOLINARI SAUSAGE AND CIPOLLINI ONION
18.95
mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano
WILD MUSHROOM AND TRUFFLE OIL
19.95
Gruyere, brie, thyme
MARGHERITA
16.95
house made mozzarella, basil, tomato
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, BALSAMIC & ARUGULA
19.95
house made mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano
TOMATO AND AVOCADO
19.95
extra virgin olive oil, basil, house made mozzarella
CALAPEPPERONI, GOAT CHEESE AND JALAPENOMARI
19.95
mozzarella, tomato
SALADS
TUSCAN KALE
16.95/12.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
BRASILIANA
16.95/12.95
bibb lettuce, tomato, heart of palm, sweet onion, celery, avocado, lemon vinaigrette
CIAO BABY
16.95/12.95
organic greens, local organic goat cheese, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette
BEET CAPRESE
16.95/12.95
roasted heirloom beets, burrata, avocado, basil, 12 year aged balsamic, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
BASIC BLUE
15.95/11.95
romaine, tomato, thick cut bacon, red onion, ciabatta croutons, blue cheese dressing
HEIRLOOM GRAIN
16.95/12.95
organic quinoa, heirloom farro, red pepper, spinach, avocado, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette
CAESAR
16.95/12.95
natural chicken, crispy prosciutto, tomato, onion, St. Pete's blue cheese, spicy-sweet dressing
CHOPPED
18.95/14.95
natural chicken, crispy prosciutto, tomato, onion, St. Pete's blue cheese, spicy-sweet dressing
PASTA
TORTIGLIONI ROSSA
26.95/22.95
Molinari sausage, sweet peas, roasted red peppers, Romana rossa sauce
LINGUINI DI MARE
30.95/26.95
shrimp, scallops, mussels, fresh fish, saffron-tomato broth
CLASSIC LASAGNA
25.95/21.95
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce
HOUSE MADE RAVIOLI
24.95/20.95
ricotta, spinach and tomato
SPICY CRAB SPAGHETTI
32.95/28.95
Fresno chilies, lemon, mint, extra virgin olive oil
HOUSE MADE BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
26.95/22.95
pancetta ham, sage, browned butter, Parmigiano Reggiano
CHICKEN AND WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
24.95/20.95
pinot grigio, thyme, taleggio, Parmigiano Reggiano
SPAGHETTI AND BRAISED MEATBALLS
25.95/21.95
veal and Molinari sausage, Bolognese sauce
HERB LINGUINI WITH BRAISED LAMB
28.95/24.95
tomato, Pecorino and red wine
RED PEPPER LINGUINI WITH SCALLOPS
34.95/30.95
organic goat cheese, pine nuts, citrus wine sauce
FETTUCCINE WITH NATURAL CHICKEN
24.95/20.95
spinach, toasted almonds, Pinot Grigio cream sauce
FRESH FISH
WE WILL BE FEATURING FRESH FISH EACH DAY, PLEASE INQUIRE
ALL NATURAL ENTREES
PESTO SEA BASS
46.95
certified sustainable, white and wasabi mashed potatoes, crispy onions, Thai chili beurre blanc
FILET MIGNON
roasted heirloom potatoes, Parmesan Reggiano
6oz center cut
26.95
10oz center cut
26.95
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
25.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
WALLEYE MILANESE
42.95
carrots, caramelized fennel and mashed potatoes
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
28.95
mozzarella and marinara sauce
LINGUINI DI AHI TUNA BURGERMARE
19.95
avocado, Fresno chili aioli, house-cut fries
BELLA BURGER
19.95
fontina, pickles, caramelized onions, our special sauce, house-cut fries
WILD ACRES TURKEY BURGER
19.95
basil aioli, bibb lettuce, tomato, house-cut fries
16 OZ DRY AGED NEW YORK STRIP
54.95
fontina potato frico
WILD ACRES FARM ROASTED CHICKEN
28.95
artichokes, baby carrots, roasted heirloom potatoes, lemon thyme sauce
DRY AGED PORK CHOPS
36.95
porcini black pepper crusted, wild mushroom butter, house-cut fries
HERB GRILLED ORGANIC SALMON
36.95
mashed potatoes and marinated tomatoes
CLASSIC LASAGNA
22.95/18.95
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce
*these items are raw or undercooked, consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce
WINE LIST
Pretend this is the normal wine menu
PARMESAN CRUSTED SHRIMP
20.95/16.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN CROSTINI
20.95
truffle aioli, chive, sea salt
AHI TUNA SPRING ROLL
22.95/18.95
avocado, soy and wasabi sauces
CRAB CAKES
23.95
jumbo lump, Dijon aioli and truffle aioli
MUSSELS
16.95
pinot grigio, saffron, tomato, basil, ciabatta crostini
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA AND BURRATA
17.95
arugula, ciabatta crostini, 12 year aged balsamic vinegar
BAKED CHICKEN SPRINGROLLS
14.95/10.95
mozzarella, carrot, cilantro, daikon, green onion, Thai Barbeque
CARAMELIZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
13.95
local honey and almonds
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
13.95
extra virgin olive oil, lemon, chilies, Parmigiano Reggiano
CALAMARI
20.95/16.95
gemolata and lemon garlic aioli
SEARED AHI TUNA
19.95
avocado, sweet soy, spicy mayo, sesame crisps
SHORT RIB CROSTINI
20.05
braised beef short rib, wild mushrooms, chives
SCALLOPS
24.95
crispy prosciutto, lemon, wild arugula, roasted tomato, brown butter
PIZZA OR FLATBREAD
MOLINARI SICILIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI
19.95
mozzarella, tomato, oregano
MOLINARI SAUSAGE AND CIPOLLINI ONION
18.95
mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano
WILD MUSHROOM AND TRUFFLE OIL
19.95
Gruyere, brie, thyme
MARGHERITA
16.95
house made mozzarella, basil, tomato
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, BALSAMIC & ARUGULA
19.95
house made mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano
TOMATO AND AVOCADO
19.95
extra virgin olive oil, basil, house made mozzarella
CALAPEPPERONI, GOAT CHEESE AND JALAPENOMARI
19.95
mozzarella, tomato
SALADS
TUSCAN KALE
16.95/12.95
roasted butternut squash, crispy pancetta, shaved fennel, mint, red onion, pepitas, goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
BRASILIANA
16.95/12.95
bibb lettuce, tomato, heart of palm, sweet onion, celery, avocado, lemon vinaigrette
CIAO BABY
16.95/12.95
organic greens, local organic goat cheese, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette
BEET CAPRESE
16.95/12.95
roasted heirloom beets, burrata, avocado, basil, 12 year aged balsamic, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
BASIC BLUE
15.95/11.95
romaine, tomato, thick cut bacon, red onion, ciabatta croutons, blue cheese dressing
HEIRLOOM GRAIN
16.95/12.95
organic quinoa, heirloom farro, red pepper, spinach, avocado, fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette
CAESAR
16.95/12.95
natural chicken, crispy prosciutto, tomato, onion, St. Pete's blue cheese, spicy-sweet dressing
CHOPPED
18.95/14.95
natural chicken, crispy prosciutto, tomato, onion, St. Pete's blue cheese, spicy-sweet dressing
PASTA
TORTIGLIONI ROSSA
26.95/22.95
Molinari sausage, sweet peas, roasted red peppers, Romana rossa sauce
LINGUINI DI MARE
30.95/26.95
shrimp, scallops, mussels, fresh fish, saffron-tomato broth
CLASSIC LASAGNA
25.95/21.95
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce
HOUSE MADE RAVIOLI
24.95/20.95
ricotta, spinach and tomato
SPICY CRAB SPAGHETTI
32.95/28.95
Fresno chilies, lemon, mint, extra virgin olive oil
HOUSE MADE BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
26.95/22.95
pancetta ham, sage, browned butter, Parmigiano Reggiano
CHICKEN AND WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
24.95/20.95
pinot grigio, thyme, taleggio, Parmigiano Reggiano
SPAGHETTI AND BRAISED MEATBALLS
25.95/21.95
veal and Molinari sausage, Bolognese sauce
HERB LINGUINI WITH BRAISED LAMB
28.95/24.95
tomato, Pecorino and red wine
RED PEPPER LINGUINI WITH SCALLOPS
34.95/30.95
organic goat cheese, pine nuts, citrus wine sauce
FETTUCCINE WITH NATURAL CHICKEN
24.95/20.95
spinach, toasted almonds, Pinot Grigio cream sauce
FRESH FISH
WE WILL BE FEATURING FRESH FISH EACH DAY, PLEASE INQUIRE
ALL NATURAL ENTREES
PESTO SEA BASS
46.95
certified sustainable, white and wasabi mashed potatoes, crispy onions, Thai chili beurre blanc
FILET MIGNON
roasted heirloom potatoes, Parmesan Reggiano
6oz center cut
26.95
10oz center cut
26.95
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
25.95
lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
WALLEYE MILANESE
42.95
carrots, caramelized fennel and mashed potatoes
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
28.95
mozzarella and marinara sauce
LINGUINI DI AHI TUNA BURGERMARE
19.95
avocado, Fresno chili aioli, house-cut fries
BELLA BURGER
19.95
fontina, pickles, caramelized onions, our special sauce, house-cut fries
WILD ACRES TURKEY BURGER
19.95
basil aioli, bibb lettuce, tomato, house-cut fries
16 OZ DRY AGED NEW YORK STRIP
54.95
fontina potato frico
WILD ACRES FARM ROASTED CHICKEN
28.95
artichokes, baby carrots, roasted heirloom potatoes, lemon thyme sauce
DRY AGED PORK CHOPS
36.95
porcini black pepper crusted, wild mushroom butter, house-cut fries
HERB GRILLED ORGANIC SALMON
36.95
mashed potatoes and marinated tomatoes
CLASSIC LASAGNA
22.95/18.95
ricotta impastata, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce
*these items are raw or undercooked, consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, mozzarella, house made Bolognese sauce
DESSERT
DESSERTS
BUDINO
11.95/6.95
molten chocolate cake served with Tahitian vanilla gelato, our chocolate sauce
LIMONETTA BELLA
10.95/5.95
graham cracker pecan crust, lemon cream cheese filling, topped with lemon curd, served with whipped cream, candied almonds, fresh mint
TIRAMISU
10.95/5.95
Italian classic served with our chocolate sauce
CARAMEL SEA SALT CUSTARD
10.95/5.95
caramel sauce, salted caramel popcorn
PUMPKIN BUTTER CAKE
10.95/5.95
vanilla gelato, caramel, candied pecans
CREME BRÛLÉE
10.95/5.95
vanilla bean, organic cream
SORBETTO OR GELATO
6.95
served with fresh mint and shortbread cookies
GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS
Beverages
ALL WINES AND PORTS
SODA possible to contain less than .02%, but very unlikely
LEMONADE
COFFEE
TEA
ESPRESSO
LATTE
CAPPUCCINO
TITO’S, SMIRNOFF, CHOPIN AND CIROC VODKA’S
CRISPIN ORIGINAL
BLACK CHERRY OR MANGO WHITE CLAW
SOUPS
*TOMATO BASIL without croutons
CHICKEN FENNEL without crostini
SAUSAGE AND POTATO
CHICKEN BLACK BEAN
*SAUSAGE AND KALE
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
TUSCAN PORK AND PEPPER
SALADS
CIAO BABY
GRILLED ORGANIC SALMON
BRASILIANA
TUSCAN KALE
CAESAR without croutons
CHOPPED
CAPRESE
SMALL PLATES & SIDES
CARAMELIZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
MASHED POTATOES or WASABI MASHED
POTATOES
GRILLED VEGETABLES
ROASTED VEGETABLES
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
SAUTEED SPINACH
PROSCIUTTO AND BURRATA no crostini
SEARED AHI TUNA no crisps, sub cucumber
MUSSELS without ciabatta crostini
Beverages
HERB GRILLED SALMON
PAPPARDELLE WITH SHRIMP
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
FILET MIGNON substitue sauteed potatoes
PORK CHOPS without house-cut fries
HERB RISOTTO
WALLEYE MILANESE without breading
FISH all of our fish is fresh and can be grilled or seared with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Beverages
SORBETTO without cookie
GELATO without cookie
BUDINO without tuille
SEA SALT CARAMEL CUSTARD
TEAFFOGATOA
CREME BRULEE
Beverages
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Basil Aioli
Beef Gravy
Caesar Dressing
Cream Sauce / Alfredo
Cocktail Sauce
Crushed Tomato Sauce
Dijon Mayo
Fresno Chili Aioli
Horseradish Sauce
Lemon-Garlic Aioli
Lemon Thyme Sauce
Lemon Vinaigrette
Maple Vinaigrette
Marinara
Special Sauce
Sweet and Spicy Dressing
Thai Chili Beurre Blanc
Truffle Aioli
12 Year Aged Balsamic
Wasabi Oil
3501 MINNESOTA DRIVE BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55435
952.841.1000
DINING HOURS
Lunch: Monday thru Friday; 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner: Monday to Thursday & Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
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