Ciao Cucina Nuova in Windsor

486 Advance Blvd Unit 255, Windsor, ON N8N 5G8, Canada

★★★★★
(261 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant

About

Modern Mediterranean fare featuring traditional Italian food with a french flare.

Website
ciaocucinanuova.com
Address
486 Advance Blvd Unit 255, Windsor, ON N8N 5G8, Canada
Plus Code
852H+W7 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5–9 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–11 PM
Saturday
5–11 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
261 reviews

Most Mentioned

price (17) food and service (14) gnocchi (13) dining (10) presentation (7) home (7) cocktails (6) appetizer (6) birthday (5) windsor (4)
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★★★★★
December 18, 2024

This restaurant is amazing! Very cozy restaurant with incredible food! Both owners are very friendly and approached our table to make sure everything was perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

This was a nice hidden gem to find for a pasta dinner. Attended a family birthday, kids included and it was great. Prices were quite high but service, and meals were fantastic. I'll be back!

★★★★★
November 20, 2024

This is one of the best restaurants I have been to, the menu was unique with lots of options. The food was phenomenal. Service was fantastic. The owners are one of a kind genuine people Highly recommend

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Food was amazing and the cocktails too! You can tell it’s made from scratch and with care. Great environment, very romantic. Staff is super friendly, for sure coming back.

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

We were taken to this gorgeous restaurant by my friend Sean. Every dish was unique and beautiful in presentation. The food was prepared perfectly and with so much love you could taste it! We can’t wait to go back to try each exquisite dish on the menu!

★★★★★
June 2, 2024

This is my second time dining at Ciao and it certainly did not disappoint! We were celebrating a friend's birthday and they were able to accommodate allergies. The place has a nice welcoming feel and serves up great cocktails. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is friendly. Love that they do seasonal menus! Will absolutely return! Thank you for being a great place to celebrate friendship! P.S. those dessert gnocchi....genius!

★★★★
November 26, 2022

The Ambience really carried the experience, lagging behind was the food. We’ll, the bisque was a smudge too sweet for my taste, but it could just have been the squash that was at fault. My Bolognese was almost spot on, the flavours was a bit too busy. The pasta was very fresh but something separated the sauce a bit, it was hard to tell with the lighting but it tasted a bit oily. The pear salad was just too sweet and I mistakenly over dressed it. Mea Culpa, so I will not comment except the poached pears was perfect to my taste. The Salmon and Risotto was again very good, but didn’t come perfectly together. My wife thought it was fantastic though so I am sure it’s my aversion to having too much sweetness in dish after dish. Wine selection is fantastic, one of the best this side of town. We debated between the tiramisu or chocolate tart. While we picked one the server decided to charge us both and bring only one. Gotta keep a close eye on that Receipt.

★★★★★
July 18, 2018

This is an excellent choice for great Italian food. Gnocchi melts in your mouth. The bread before the meal was very crusty and not my preference however the oil and vinegar was good. Order the hazelnut tart at the end even if you take it home. Amazing.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Amazing food and service. The wagyu pasta is incredible!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Another fantastic evening had at Ciao Cucina The Crab Risotto was absolutely marvelous, paired with great wine, great desert and great atmosphere! My go to place to impress loved ones or business guests. Food

★★★★
October 23, 2024

Very nice, luv comin here. Ed Food : 4/5

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Amazing dining experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Always our first choice for dinner in the Windsor area

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

My friend and i went for dinner. She had the pasta and tomato basil sauce. She loved hers. I had the arancini and beet salad. I loved how it was different from your typical arancini; it had black rice with a white sauce. It was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Lovely as usual! The duck was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Smazing place

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food was excellent especially the main dish. The duck was spectacular. Our waitress Rachel was amazing. Great evening Thank you. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I cant keep saying enough about Ciao Cucina. If you havent yet been, take a moment to make a reservation and get to Ciao. Sandra and front of house team are incredible. And the kitchen.. wow... Bianca and her team continue to deliver the most incredible food coming out of this kitchen. Absolutely incredible!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

We absolutely love coming here - its our second time and we will be back! The food is seriously delicious and the service is top-notch. Rachel is so kind and really helped us pick out the perfect dishes that fit with our dietary needs - shes a total sweetheart! And Sandra is such a hoot, its always fun talking to her. But lets not forget about their ricotta cheesecake...its a must-have. Keep up the great work ladies!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

I had the best meal of my life here. Stop reading reviews and book a reso.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Incredible food and even better service!

February 23, 2024

Rushed service, unhelpful staff, and a hefty $250 bill for two. Despite claims of needing our table by 7, we left to find many vacant ones. A disappointing and overpriced dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Food was great. Service was average. Sat next to kitchen door. Was not too bad. Definitely would return for more food. Had that bass. Was excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautifull atmosphere I felt like I was away on vacation. Food was delicious . Looking for upscale fine dining this is the place

December 23, 2023

Frankly just an incredibly unprofessional restaurant. If you want to charge premium pricing, provide premium service. Thank you Sandra Tilly for responding to a reservation made a week later that it was unavailable. Get it together, provide quicker response times, call even! We leave our numbers for a reason. Not to mention - This restaurant anti-poverty. Denying gift cards on Valentines day? It is Illegal. The Consumer Protection Act bans most retail business gift cards from having an expiry date. This means a gift card can be used to its full value no matter when you decide to use it. The act also requires that all restrictions and conditions must be stated in clear and visible writing for the customer.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My wife and I love Ciao Cucina. Bianca and Sandra truly enjoy what they do and provide an excellent ambiance, great staff and fantastic food. The menu changes with the seasons so you can try something different each time you go. Food is some of the best in Windsor. Quality over quantity. We ll be back again and again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful, wonderful food! Friendly, warm staff! A gem not to be missed and dont skip the gnocchi for dessert with a delicious cappuccino!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Portions too small. Enjoyed the Beet salad, the pasta trio was tasty but left the restaurant hungry.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Was excited to try out this restaurant, but will never go back. Calamari was not edible, arancini were good. Salads were sub par. The gnocchi was decent, but the stuffed chicken was over cooked and lacked flavour. Very dissatisfied, even charged for our calamari appetizer that was not edible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was excellent.,little small but intimate

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Every time this place knocks it out of the park. The menu changes are always a nice surprise and the staff are very accommodating and friendly. Reservations are necessary.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent ambiance. Amazing food. Sandra was very attentive and welcoming. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good. Pricey but very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing place. The food is absolutely fantastic. The staff are friendly and professional. The effort and detail of the chef to prepare and plate the meals, the attentiveness of the staff, to the preparation of the cocktails, made it an amazing evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the best meals I have had in a long time at a restaurant. The food, service, and atmosphere were top notch. Nice but cozy, timely and welcoming staff, and the food was nothing short of amazing. They take traditional and what I consider to be comfort food components and elevate them in a way that totally impressed me. Veal, duck, ribeye, scallops, high quality pasta (you can very much taste the difference!), high quality cheeses, the freshest vegetables, mushrooms, proteins, fish that tastes and feels like it was just caught that day, absolutely perfect seasoning to everything, I could go on and on. My favorites in particular were the arancini (black rice, bechamel, lemon & garlic aioli, arugula, asiago), the pappardelle (braised muscovy duck, smoked bacon, pear, duck broth) and the tre assaggi (fettucce alfredo, veal parmigiana, lasagna rosette). A group of us went and we each tried each others because everything just sounded so good and these in particular were absolutely delicious. I like that they have a create your own option as well, though it would be even better if veal or duck were an option on it. All in all an excellent experience. Also, they have gluten free upon request. Normally anything gluten free I try I always find it extremely unappetizing, but Ciao Cucina Nuova must have some kind of special secret because their gluten free versions were incredible. The flavor and texture were not that typical weird gluten free taste or texture. They were so good! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free upon request

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wonderful place to have a dinner, excellent food and wine, octopus wonderful prepared like in Europe, sea fish could stop to eat. Congratulations for an wonderful menu in this area.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, great atmosphere. Loved our server Maya. We went for a girls night and it was perfect on a weeknight! We also had severe allergies to nuts and seeds and they were able to accommodate. Highly recommend.

December 23, 2023

We ordered the black rice arancini, the focaccia, the bass and the mushroom chicken. The focaccia was very good, nice and crispy, fluffy, well seasoned and it was accompanied with ricotta. The bass came in a lazily constructed parchment envelope that when opened, revealed a mushy stringy slop of leeks, a fall apart piece of protein not even resembling bass. The cacio de Pepe orzo came with the bass, it was entirely bland but otherwise cooked fine. The green beans were not edible due to the excess amount of salt. The mushroom chicken had nearly the same mushy watery texture as the bass, it was almost as if the chicken was breaded before it was cooked and then left to steam to remove any texture that the breading should have built. The mushroom sauce was unremarkable, and truthfully had no flavour profile I can remember aside from a watery cream of even though I just tasted it some hours ago. The spinach gnocchi was shaped in nice generous portions, had a firm but bouncy texture but it too picked up the bland watery mushroom sauce from the chicken. There was a 40 minute wait between the appetizer and the main even though there was one other table being served. The service was apologetic, which was nice of them. This could have been an off night in the kitchen, but due to the amount of amateurish decisions made when preparing the food, and unsurprisingly both my wife and I ended up being sick the rest of the night, we will not be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a lovely, charming experience! We brought our parents for their birthdays and were hoping for great food in a nice, welcoming atmosphere - and got exactly that. Started with wine and cocktails, there were super selections. The food was outstanding, from presentation, to portion, to taste. Staff was very friendly and courteous. With all that the bill was entirely fair and we felt we had great value for money. Heartfelt recommendations all around!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Always a pleasant experience and the food is great! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pasta Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and dining experience! I had the bass and it was outstanding. Very flavourful and melted in your mouth! Family got the chicken main and built their own pasta both were amazing! We finished with two desserts and were very impressed! Would definitely come back and highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Simply the best food and dining around! A great dining experience! Pricey, but worth it!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great service, great food! We loved it! We will definitely be back. The owners were so nice and welcoming.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We are very fortunate to have a restaurant, like Ciao Cucina Nuova in Lakeshore. My wife and I have been multiple times, and are amazed, with the food, atmosphere and service, each and every time! Highly recommended!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Small cozy place with great food and service. We all enjoyed our meals here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great atmosphere, amazing food, employees/staff are so attentive, would highly recommend!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The atmosphere in this restaurant, the service and the FOOD...oh the food .. was amazing! So happy they moved to Lakeshore, I cant believe I have this great restaurant just 5 minutes from my home! Cannot wait to go back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Most amazing restaurant I have ever dined at The ambiance is gorgeous, excellent food, excellent service. The staff is so wonderful! Cannot eat pasta anywhere else, definitely the best restaurant in Windsor-Essex area.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Love that Ciao is moved closer to our home in lakeshore! Excellent food, service and atmosphere, feels of being back to Italy. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We did take out through Covid & finally made time to go in and eat. The food was outstanding!! Loved the service, ambiance was fun- we will be back often. So happy that they moved to the east side!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

It s the best in Windsor/Essex County. Period. The food was 10/10. The service was 10/10. The atmosphere was 10/10. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food was delicious and the pasta was the freshest Ive ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We loved the food. It was a nice twist on the classics.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

What a Wonderful Dinner at CIAO in Lakeshore tonight....Absolutely AMAZING Food and Service!!! Had the trio --fettucce Alfredo, chicken parmigiana, lasagna. Delicious... Hubby had Salmon dinner cooked to perfection...Caesar salad was so tasty. Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant Thank you so much. See you soon...

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Our first visit to Ciao Cucina Nuova last night after a friend s recommendation. As foodies who have eaten all over the world and countless times in Italy this meal was as good if not better than we ve ever had. The food was outstanding, delicious, well presented and entrees piping hot. Service was excellent. It would have been nice if the front of the house owner had come to our table as she did to others who seemed to be regulars. We will return for sure. Thank you for a great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious meal, wonderful service at a lovely decorated Italian restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

This place is a MUST try! A true gem of a restaurant in the town of Tecumseh!!! Food, service and ambience was absolutely incredible!! Doesnt even feel like youre in Windsor Essex County. We live about 20 min away and it was soo worth the drive!!!! Such an amazing experience and cannot wait to come back! HIGHLY recommend dining here. You will not be disappointed!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Words fail me. This was an exquisite culinary experience. Dont come here if you want to take home half a huge portion, come here if you want to taste the nutmeg in the Alfredo sauce around the gorganzola. Ambience perfect. Hostess crew, perfect. Food incredible. I look forward to our return. Thank you Bianca, Sandra, and the team.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food and atmosphere!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We just came into Lakeshore and want something great for dinner and found Ciao Cucina Nuova with some high reviews. Call for an early dinner reservation but they could not accommodate us till 7:30pm. So we decided to try takeout. Got there at 5:30 and put in our orders. Decided to try their Trio (fettuccine Alfredo, lasagna and chicken parmigiana) just to test the waters and validate the great reviews we saw. Well the takeout took 30 minutes and still there was only 2 tables with guests. I thought why couldn t we have a sit down dinner for 2?? Mmmm? Finally we had the Trio, sat in the car and had dinner just so the food didn t deteriorate. My wife said the pasta was nice and the lasagna sauce was tasty. I m thinking she was being very generous. The fettuccine Alfredo was runny, the lasagna had some flavour but was a 2 by 2 inch portion. And the chicken parmigiana was just okay. Overall I would not give them high marks for high quality, flavour profile just wasn t there. Not a place I would try again when I come into town.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

amazing place best place i ve ever been to, definitely try if you haven t before !!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Wonderful family dinner. Great food, friendly service and wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Ciao Cucina Nuova is without a doubt THE BEST restaurant in all of Essex County!! The homemade gnocci carbonara with pancetta is spectacular! And the unique Caesar dressing they put on their salad is one-of-a-kind!!! They should start selling their sauces and dressings to take home We always bring take-out home for my parents who especially love the lasagna, the Bolognese sauce and the veal/chicken/eggplant parmesan. Dessert is a MUST, but choosing a favourite is too difficult! Theyre all scrumptious The new location is very convenient along the expressway and we love the ambiance. Very beautiful, modern and classy. The owners are so friendly and they have the most wonderful staff who always go above and beyond to provide excellent service and top quality delicious meals. 5+++++ stars in every category for Ciao!!!

★★★
December 23, 2022

Lovely service. Food was good but we expected way better. Thought wed give it a try.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Came here for my 21st birthday party at the end of august! They had made sure nobody else was on the patio and dressed up the area so beautiful! Food was great and the owner was amazing and apologized for some small inconveniences and gave a detailed explanation on any questions I had. Food was fantastic, my favourite Italian in the area.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Went to Ciao Cucina Nuova last night with friends for the first time. Service was excellent and food quality and presentation were equally great. Will definitely return !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good food! Very good service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We discovered this gem back when it was on Erie Street and we are thrilled that they have relocated to Lakeshore, as it has become our go to dining experience. The cuisine is absolutely incredible with flavour and presentation something we look forward to. Above all, the Owners passion and integrity, elevate the great energy of this outstanding establishment!

★★
December 23, 2022

[UPDATE: This is not a bad review; rather, an honest one. Anyone spending $250+ and therefore seeking a dining experience should know what they could expect. In response to the disappointing comment from the owner, per our review our server was not around to discuss our service nor our meal. While we ate the food, it is a gross oversight for any owner to assume that food consumed means content experience. We were hungry because we ate light all day in anticipation of what we thought would be a culinary experience. We consumed because we knew that a hefty bill was coming our way independent of anything that we could say about the experience during the experience. We could have eaten anywhere; this was such a disappointment for a special occasion. Again, will not return and will share our lukewarm experience with other foodies. That you stand by very bad service speaks volumes about you and your restaurant]. We came here to celebrate an adult birthday on a Tuesday evening (and there was no acknowledgment of the occasion, not at the beginning when we arrived nor at the end): We had a reservation but when we arrived we were told to just pick from one of two tables (the one by the door or in the hallway area) and we were not taken there the way a host normally does; The bottle of wine came already opened at our table (sorry, this should be opened at the table, a curious practice which suggests that our server was neither capable or perhaps not trusted to perform this most basic of services for a server at the table); our entree took 45-50 minutes to arrive without so much as an update from our server on the wait; the entrees arrived but there was no silverware so we waited for that whilst the food sat at the table; the server passed us five times (I counted) and never checked in with us; she asked us about the meal as she cleared the somewhat empty plates. Lastly, we thought presentation/plating wise, there was very little difference between the lamb shank entree and the coq au vin entree. Truthfully, while the taste was good they were sloppily put together. The food was flavourful and well thought out but for a bill well over $200, which could have been more had we stayed for dessert, coffees, and Brandies, you expect so much more. Will not return nor recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food and atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

First time there this week. Love the atmosphere. Food was amazing. I had the Sweet Potato Gnocchi and it was maybe the best gnocchi I ve had anywhere ! Can t wait to go back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice dining experience, the restaurant is decorated beautifully. Our waitress was lovely, the food- especially the homemade noodles were delicious. Did not leave the restaurant full even after ordering an appetizer as well. My only suggestion would be to increase portion sizes! Would also be nice to include some kind of bread with the meal :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

If I could give 10 stars. Would! Great vibe, attentive knowledgeable staff, spectacular meal and presentation! One of Lakeshore s finest!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

What a great place. I told a bunch of friends. Loved the food. The service and the presentation

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The portions and the food was superb. Aromas and flavour just delicious. Service excellent. Vegetarian options: Accommodated diabetic needs..

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I had the Meatball Panini and it was absolutely amazing! Cant wait to go for dinner one night. I dont usually write reviews but the quality and passion put into this food warranted a review. Definitely try this restaurant!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Lovely decor, glad theyve reopened back up since they used to be on Erie. Great menu and selection. Great service

★★★
December 23, 2020

Meh. Price to value and taste not equal

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Awesome place!! Love the food and the atmosphere. Been here a couple times and have never been disappointed. Our waitress Amanda was absolutely AMAZING!!! She was so attentive and helpful but SO fun- kept us laughing and entertained the whole night. Highly recommend this place for a night out and we LOVE Amanda if you ever get the chance to have her.

★★
December 23, 2020

Used to love this place, but the prices dont meet the quality anymore. Great for a cocktail and a drink but wouldnt suggest to stay for dinner.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing first visit. Definitely not our last. The service, food and atmosphere were stellar. Mya our server took great care of us and was very knowledgeable with menu items and questions. Highly recommend!

★★
December 23, 2020

We went there for dinner with my friends.the drink selection is not great if dont drink wine Then we shared appetizers which were good. Then my friend and I wanted to share a caesar salad which we only received once we got our meal because I said to cancel the order instead they brought it. It tastes vinaigrette instead of creamy garlic didnt like it at all. I did create your own pasta which the serving was kind of small for the price. Very pricey for what you get it was good but I had better dinner elswhere for cheaper Dont think Ill ever go back

Local Guide
December 23, 2020

There were 15 tables free and told my family of 4 there would be a 30 min wait. Thanks for making us feel welcome - TERRIBLE SERVICE. <edit> I stand by this review. your service was terrible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing, fresh homemade pasta. Unbelievable how good everything was!! Service is great and the quality of the drinks are appreciated. Loved it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing. Relaxed but attentive service. FANTASTIC food. Gnocchi are the best you might actually ever have and the chicken parm was literally perfect, blush sauce (red and white mixed) was amazing. Fair price for the attention to detail. This chef has it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The servers were very helpful going back and forth to the kitchen to make sure which items were vegan :) all gluten free pastas were vegan, none of the fresh ones were. Had aglio e olio sauce and lots of veggies. They added cubed tofu. They also made a special order of bruschetta with dairy free cheese! Also had lemon sorbetto (housemade) for dessert would love of a non-GF vegan pasta option.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Beautiful decor....pasta was delicious. A must try for everyone.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

I had a lovely pick-up and dine-out dinner today. Bianca (Chef) greeted me and made my meal extra special with a wonderful and creamy (secrets in the sauce) Fettuccine Alfredo combined with a special sautéed mushroom blend that was a pleasant and tastey surprise. What can I say, I love mushrooms! As a side, I also had a lovely ceasar salad and garlic toasted italian bread. And if you love garlic and enjoy a moderate amount that is just right then you will enjoy this main pasta dish. This pandemic doesnt need to be hell when there is a little slice of food heaven right here in Windsor waiting for you. Thank you, Bianca. Dinner was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always have a great dinner here and tonight their service was exceptional, food was awesome as always but they forgot our desert when we called hoping to get a refund they drove all the way out to lakeshore to deliver our desert. You can always tell the care they put into their food and our experience tonight proved how much they truly do care about their customers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The food at Ciao is consistently exceptional! Their Osso Bucco is a personal favourite. Can t wait to go back, highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Super friendly owner and chef. We were pleased to find them open for pick-up orders! Rather than look at a menu, she asked what we felt like eating. I had house made gnocchi with a spicy blush sauce with shrimp and red pepper, and it was fabulous! My husband had broiled salmon with asparagus and risotto, and they nailed that one too. Food taste and quality were top-notch! Highly recommend this restaurant! Lets keep our restaurants in business, Windsor!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Absolutely exquisite, servers are super nice checking in on your food and drinks. Presentation was also up to standard for a restaurant on Erie. Our food came out earlier then expected. They also have tap on there machines

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Food is always excellent, great service and nice ambiance

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

First time here and we will be back! Great food and great service. Our family meal of 6 all felt the same way.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food. Ate on the patio. Great atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food and service. Would recommend it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Food was fabulous! Waitress amazing! Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent food!! My first time there I really enjoyed my evening

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great service and wonderful Italian cuisine!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Food is great. Atmosphere is great. Staff is great.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing Pasta, friendly staff. Will be going back again and again!!

★★★
December 23, 2020

Food was okay. Overpriced.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Fantastic dinner and service. Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The food and service were both excellent. Very friendly staff and clean restaurant. All the servers were wearing their masks. It was our first time eating at a restaurant since they were able to open during COVID. Thank you to all the staff for make this a safe experience for us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Love the food and staff here. Home made pasta just like you get in Italy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious; first time there to ight and I will definitely be going back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing food and service, new favourite restaurant in Windsor!

December 23, 2020

I ordered takeout on Saturday night and had my wife pick up the food. When she went to pay with gift cards, the hostess rudely stated that she could not use that as a form of payment. She indicated that the gift card could not be used for take-out and stated that the rules were written on the envelope. Looking at the envelope, its apparent that there are no words or an indication that this rule exists. I purchased two $50 gift cards and the bill was $124. This would be fine if the rule was explicitly stated, but from my perspective is an unfair rule that is being enforced. Throughout COVID, I have made an effort to support local, however, I feel that I am being penalized for shopping local. I would expect that an established restaurant would never provide such poor service and have random terms and conditions that are not explicit. In the future, this negative experience will make me re-think my choices for visiting this establishment. Those gift cards will be re-gifted, and I will be sure to let others know of my negative experience. I do not recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great place, great food, and gorgeous bar and service staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I thought the place was nice. I am not much of a pasta lover but my ravioli was super stuffed, which I loved. I ordered 4 veggies with my ravioli each costing 1.50 and I have to say I was REALLY disappointed with the quantity. I mean I understand getting only 4 ravioli since they were stuffed with meat. But 2 bits of broccoli... Wrong. I was expecting a mountain of vegetables especially for an extra 7$. I wont eat here again but I also dont think it is a bad place. The people were great. The atmosphere is great and the food tasted good. Just not my Idea of a meal and how I want to spend my hard earned money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I loved gnocchi in blush alfredo. Eat em for ever.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Excellent service and meals as usual! Never fail to impress

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Three of us were in Saturday night for a late dinner and were impressed with the great service and fresh well prepared Italian dishes. The option to create your own custom pasta dish was great as they make their own pasta. We would also recommend saving room for dessert so a half portion of pasta with a salad and appetizer would be enough.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I ordered the calamari for an appetizer and the osso bucco and side polenta as a main. The calamari I have to say rivaled the calamari that I have eaten in Greece and even Italy. I highly recommend it. The osso bucco was also fantastic and was complemented nicely with the polenta. Will return here for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Food and service was awesome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fantastic!!!! Choose what you want and its done to mouth wattering perfection My new go to!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent Service and Atmosphere - the decor is fresh with good energy. The staff are charming and attentive. The quality of the food (I focused on the pasta) is great. The menu is endless as you create your own custom combinations of pasta, sauce and addtions. The servers will help you with choice if you cant make up your mind. Desserts are fun and interesting...from lemon ice to canoli...traditional Italian ideas with an upgrade. Sandra is a wonderful hostess and is very welcoming. Worth repeat visits.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Offers a beautiful italian menu with a create your own pasta section. Highly recommend the ossobuco.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Our experience from start to finish was amazing! Our appetizer, entree and dessert was so fresh with the most fantastic flavours All incuded personal touches by the chef herself. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Amazing food and even better service.... Got the ribeye with mashed potatoes and they were a 10/10

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great home made pasta. At this restaurant, you can pick which pasta, sauce, and toppings you want. Also, you can pick your portion size as well as choosing from other entrees on the menu. Everything tastes terrific.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Amazing atmosphere. Great food and desserts. Tiramisu was amazing. Gnocchi is the best I have ever had. Soft and tasty. Great drink options. Even have port.

December 23, 2019

It was definitely not worth the price.

★★
December 23, 2019

For the price youre paying, Id expect either large portions or outstanding quality, and I experienced neither. The food took quite a while to prepare as well, even though the restaurant was not particularly busy. The atmosphere and ambiance was the best part of the experience, yet not worth the cost.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Delicious food, great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Will definatley recommend this place and go back again soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good food. Create your own pasta options. Good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This was a great Italian restaurant to try with great food and great menu choices they also have not one but four different gluten-free options for your noodles and will accommodate two special dietary needs. The restaurant was clean and smelled good everything was well laid out and you can tell that the staff really cared about their jobs and took very good care of their customers. The food itself was pretty good and and the prices were pretty decent as well a little bit more on the expensive side but good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Exceptional hospitality from the moment we walked through the door... Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a immaculate gluten and dairy free accommodation. Ciao Pasta Bar deserves a 5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good food. Nice ambience.good service. Good menu

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

This place is awesome! Welcoming, chic, and super cute, the place served great food with great service (especially Amanda, who is a QUEEN). She was so welcoming and lovely and took great care of us. Definitely recommend to people looking for good pasta on the Via Italia!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

One of my many favourite restaurants to go to on Erie street. Pasta in general is my favourite Italian dish so already you can understand why I love this place. Its a comfortable atmosphere with great service and I have never had a bad meal here.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Decent food, although when they talked about whats in their carbonara they mentioned heavy cream. Thats a big no-no. The decor is very sheik and the all-female waitstaff very attentive.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Food is incredible; in options available, preparation and presentation, and quality. The atmosphere, drink selection, and service are all top quality, and the owner is a delight. Its become a regular night out destination for myself and my little family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very nice friendly place with good staff and great food! Very clean place and roomy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This is the second time Ive been here. The food is terrific. You can do a make your own pasta where you pick the pasta, sauce, meat, veggies, cheese, etc. They also have lots of choices of meals too. Great place for vegetarians also. Great choice on Erie Street. Our guests really enjoyed the food too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Love Hello

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Fantastic! Not a complaint, everything was perfect!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Excellent service, nice ambience, good food (not amazing but good). A bit on the pricey side, but not crazy.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Best pasta in ontario

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great food, amazing service, very nice people and very nice restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great service and phenomenal gnocchi and cannelloni! A tad pricey but worth it as a nice date night!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good food. Nice ambiance .

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Offers half portions so you can save room for excellent dessert options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Food is wonderful!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The menu set up(make your own pasta) is quite confusing. I would have expected a lot more for what I ordered. The salmon came out dry. But overall not too bad

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Awesome food! Great fast and friendly service!! Highly recommend!!!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Disappointing 2nd visit, to make matters worse we brought in out of town guests. Found that the quality of food did not match the prices asked. To make matters worse we were presented with an automatic 20% gratuity on our bill on the basis of party being 6 people or larger. Wish we knew beforehand because there was nothing written in the menu or mentioned at the time or reservation. With only 4 adults and the remainder of our group being 5 kids, it really seemed excessive! Nothing leaves a bitter aftertaste than a nearly $100 forced tip on mediocre food and service (yes, my water glass was only filled once, and wine glass sat empty after the first round).

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Very good fresh food. A little pricey though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Ciao Pasta Bar is a great place to eat with friends, family, and even solo. There is an amazing selection of quality customizations one can make for their own personalized pasta dish, or great chef specials if youre not feeling as creative. Dont skip this place, I highly recommend it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Awesome food and great service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Newest restaurant for us .we will be back great food decent price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best place in Windsor for pasta. Love the create your own option. Good wine selection and appetizers as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

very good food a bit expensive 40 a person

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Interesting concept

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Awesome food and service. Recommend 100%

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Everything is the best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Delicious food with wonderful gluten-free options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Nice place and excellent desserts, a really italian food experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

I had the gnocchi with blush sauce. Very good. The bread was amazing as well. Makes sense though, bc I think it was a bakery before...will go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great homemade pasta for a reasonable price. The service was awesome as well. I like that everything is pretty much customizable also. Ill be back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Delicious food and great service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Fantastic food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Excellent food and experience, portions are adequate. Dont expect huge plates over following with food. Pricey but delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

First time, it was delicious. You can build your own pasta dishes so i studied the menu before i went. Very good, nice atmosphere, will go again

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Good food, but be prepared for a wait. Food took about an hour and a half to arrive.. other than that, it was excellent quality food for a decent price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Been here twice, love the concept of making it your own style.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Love your food and staff have been there for my sister Lori and Steve Smith wedding super and your supper bowl night and will be back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Food and service are good, i would go here again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

We went here because spago was very full, it was so good and the staff was very friendly, I highly recommend coming here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menus, our food was homemade and all the vegetables were fresh. The bruschetta was amazing and delicious, and the sorbet was the perfect end to a wonderful meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Fantastic food. Very reasonably priced. Service is quick and friendly

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Ciao has a nice little patio for the summer and great homemade pasta. The basil parpadelle is a personal favorite. Solid drink menu with good cocktails. One of my favorites in Via Italia.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

One of the only really real home made meals left in Windsor

★★★★
December 23, 2017

We recently had dinner here. Although the pasta was really good, the meat dish was just ok, not spectacular. The service that day was fine and the place was clean and had a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Food was absolutely amazing and the service was fantastic!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Decent food. A little overpriced.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

top notch

★★★★
December 23, 2017

Good food and good service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Great food