Brian Schneider
Great fun with friends at this local joint. Had the blood orange salmon with broccoli and it was good.
Charming relocation but not quite as Italian as you might imagine. For some reason all of our dishes were lukewarm and not hot but the kitchen could have been backed up.
R Ng
After our first experience, we were so excited to spend our second time here. And it was horrible. We sat and waited 10 minutes to have someone coming to take our order. The food came out slow and was not good as before. How could you messed up the spaghetti when you are an Italian restaurant? The spaghetti noodles were a mess, overcooked, all small pieces of noodles, the marinara sauce was bland, and the meatballs were dried. The lobster bisque was bland as well. Spinach Manicotti and Carciofi Romana were good. We only had couple bites and left because we felt heart broken.
Everything was amazing. Beautiful atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. The food came out so fast, fresh, and hot. We had a great dinner time and definitely come back.
A M
We really enjoyed our visit! We ordered pasta, gnocchi, and a bottle of wine. It’s definitely a knew favorite and we’ll certainly be returning. The new atmosphere is wonderful!
Pull
A Must visit restaurant when in Memphis ! Service was outstanding, food was superb and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting !! The Chicken Piccata and the Fig and Prosciutto Balsamic Pizza were both EXCELLENT !! Highly recommend !
Star Struck OBX
Five stars does not do the staff and food any justice! The Grouper Fiorentino dinner was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The smashed baby potatoes, sauteed spinach, and vodka crab sauce had me craving another plate!
Lisa Eason
First visit to the new location. Food and service were fantastic, ambiance was lovely. Perfect weather for dining on the patio. Favorites were the smoked chicken ravioli, limoncello marscapone cream cake, and sangria. Penelope was a great server. Highly recommend & definitely will be back soon!
Pragathi Ramanath
Had a wonderful time at a birthday party here. The food was delicious and the service even better. Kudos to Drake who was very courteous and gave us an awesome and prompt service in all the noise and celebration.
Had dinner with fam again here and again was very happy with the service promptness. East to make reservations. Rae was very sweet kind and courteous. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The warm goat cheese dip and spinach manicotti were awesome.
Neecole Gregory
The atmosphere here gave me small reminders of Italy. We were seated almost immediately and ate on the patio. Our server was super helpful helping pick appetizers and meals. The food came out quickly and was delicious! Especially the mussels in white wine sauce!
Would definitely recommend for a romantic date night ❤️
David Elliott
Food and drinks were fantastic. Our server was friendly and professional. The facility is pleasant and calming. It is relatively quiet, so you can hear the conversations at your table.
Dan
We recently had the pleasure of dining at this fantastic Italian restaurant, and I must say it was an experience to remember! From the moment we stepped through the door, we were warmly greeted and made to feel right at home.
The star of the evening was undoubtedly the impeccable service provided by Lily and Kaylee. Their attention to detail and genuine passion for ensuring guests have a memorable dining experience truly set this restaurant apart. From their expert knowledge of the menu to their thoughtful recommendations, Lily and Kaylee went above and beyond to make our evening special , and even helped us with the southern accent y`all.
Now, let's talk about the food. The flavors were rich, the portions were generous, and each plate was good. The menu offered a delightful range of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, and every bite was a burst of deliciousness and their wine list was amazing.
We are sad that we live so far away , thanks in no small part to the exceptional service provided by Lily and Kaylee. If you're in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine served with a side of warm southern hospitality, look no further. I can't wait to maybe return one day. Grazie mille for a truly unforgettable evening!
J Jordan
First time eating at Ciao Bella on Sanderlin Ave. Nice place and atmosphere. They open at 5pm. The server was timely but had an attitude as if she didn't want to serve us. She gave us our water, no straws, and got our drinks, no straws. So I asked may we have straws please and her attitude came out. She was snappy when asked a question. When you haven't been to place before you might ask the server for suggestions. For the most part we knew what we wanted but a couple, two, didn't. We had about 13 people in our party. We were there celebrating my granddaughter's birthday. She had no problem taking that gratuity. An automatic gratuity is a given at places serving 6 or more. Which at some places if the service was bad enough I ask for the manager to let them know no sir no ma'am no gratuity. I could almost understand if she was tired but the place opens at 5pm. She wrote Thank you to herself on the merchant's copy as if from the customer. All the other employees we saw and passed by were very friendly, speaking and acknowledging the birthday girl.
Tammy Williams
Ravioli, for the win! Cocktails were really good, Sangria was just ok. Cheesecake was the best I have eaten.
Joell Hauser
Amazing experience! Warm goat cheese dip is a must. The best Italian food my wife and I have ever had. The service was excellent as well. We did not need to ask for anything, we were brought refills before we knew we need them. Our server even boxed up our leftovers for us. The drinks (alcohol) were cheep and made very well. A must go for anyone visiting or even locals
Landquist & Son Bifold and Pivot Closet Doors
New location is beautiful. So much space. Waitress was extremely attentive, and the food was outstanding. Had a large table and everyone was raving about the taste.
Azita Zahedi
Daaaaaang! This place has delicious food! The ambience was lovely and it felt like casual fine dining. We could have dressed up but we felt just fine being dressed casually. The service was excellent, the lasagna was yummy, the parmesan risotto was killer (seriously soooo good), and the restaurant was clean. Plus, the bathroom sinks are pretty cool. This is a nice shift from the ordinary but bear in mind the price range before going!
Rachel Nellett
One of the best Italian places I’ve ever been to! The saltimbocca was an incredible dish. All the food is extremely flavorful and seasoned very well. You can tell they cook and chose ingredients with care. The service and the atmosphere were wonderful as well.
Cesar Rayo
The staff were friendly. I do suggest making a reservation so you can have a nice seat at the restaurant. They do have options inside or out. The food was delicious and the drinks were really good. We had the caprese salad and the ravioli. They have a good wine selection. Free bread with olive oil.
Aurelia Elysian
I went to Ciao Bella many years ago at their old location and decided to finally try them at Sanderlin. I do wish they still opened for lunch, both for the time convenience and cheaper lunch portion prices.
I was very pleased with everything I ordered for dinner! (beef brisket calzone and fried red fish) It is expensive but I feel like for the portion and flavor, it was worth the price if you're choosing to do upscale dining. I didn't have a reservation for Monday night but got seated without waiting. The food took about 45 minutes to come out but I think it's because calzones take a while.
The flavors were all very good and not too rich. The best part is, nothing I ate was too salty! This is amazing. Please don't change. People complaining about "bland" food I'm wondering if they're meaning they want to eat super salty food. This is one of the rare Memphis restaurants I've gone to where I don't feel like I'm getting my food with a side of hypertension.
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