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Ciao Bella on Augusta Street offers an upscale casual dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere and the best Italian food in the city. Perfect for romantic evenings, this charming restaurant serves authentic Italian dishes with impeccable flavors, making it a must-visit spot for food lovers. Whether you’re enjoying a date night or celebrating a night out with friends, Ciao Bella delivers a memorable dining experience with its warm ambiance and top-notch service.
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Address: 26 Augusta St, Hamilton, ON L8N 1P7, Canada
Phone: +1 289-799-1604
Website: https://ciaobellahamilton.ca/
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Reviews
evelyn forster
My friends and I visited Ciao Bella this past weekend, and I can definitely understand why it gets mixed reviews—but overall, we had a really nice experience. Our server, Jade, was incredibly sweet and attentive, paying close attention to the small details. She even surprised us with a complimentary dessert for my friend’s birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch.
One thing I really appreciated was the pacing of the service. It felt slow and friendly in the best way—we were given time to settle in and review the menu without being approached right away, which made the experience feel relaxed rather than rushed. The service and ambiance were easily a 10/10; the space is beautifully decorated and clearly a lot of care went into the overall vibe.
The food, however, didn’t quite meet my expectations. I ordered the chicken parm and swapped the noodles for the truffle gnocchi, and while it was good, it wasn’t anything particularly memorable. For dessert, I chose the torta—not because it immediately stood out to me, but because it felt like the most appealing option and I wanted something to nicely finish off the meal. Overall, I’d definitely return for the experience, service, and atmosphere, but not necessarily for the food, as I think there’s stronger Italian cuisine elsewhere in the city (though that’s a tough category to compete in these days).
That said, the drink selection was phenomenal—there truly was something for everyone. The dessert menu felt a bit more unconventional, which may appeal to some, but personally it didn’t fully align with my tastes.
… moreOne thing I really appreciated was the pacing of the service. It felt slow and friendly in the best way—we were given time to settle in and review the menu without being approached right away, which made the experience feel relaxed rather than rushed. The service and ambiance were easily a 10/10; the space is beautifully decorated and clearly a lot of care went into the overall vibe.
The food, however, didn’t quite meet my expectations. I ordered the chicken parm and swapped the noodles for the truffle gnocchi, and while it was good, it wasn’t anything particularly memorable. For dessert, I chose the torta—not because it immediately stood out to me, but because it felt like the most appealing option and I wanted something to nicely finish off the meal. Overall, I’d definitely return for the experience, service, and atmosphere, but not necessarily for the food, as I think there’s stronger Italian cuisine elsewhere in the city (though that’s a tough category to compete in these days).
That said, the drink selection was phenomenal—there truly was something for everyone. The dessert menu felt a bit more unconventional, which may appeal to some, but personally it didn’t fully align with my tastes.
Sabrina Kidd
There’s something so special about going to a nice restaurant with a group of friends, enjoying an amazing meal, and having incredible service! Our server Antonio was so funny and incredibly kind — he checked in on us regularly and gave honest suggestions! Our food was fantastic and well portioned, everyone was happy with their meal! I have been going to Ciao Bella regularly for quite some time and it’s always so nice introducing new people to the restaurant! Thank you so much for a wonderful and memorable birthday dinner 🙂
… moreWayne Carter
The food was good, not amazing, but above average. No complaints, just what i expected. Tried ravioli, gnocchi (the highlight) beet salad, and a sausage/broccoli pasta. Service was excellent. Attentive, quick. No rushing at all like some of the other reviewers noted. Friday night and busy but no lineup. I do agree with the noise complaints. A bit loud. Bright lighting made my photos look like crap, sorry. Looked much better in person.
… moreNeshta Reid
I went on a Tuesday for my birthday and I very much enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. My pasta was a seafood pasta that was to die for . The restaurant itself was gorgeous and the welcoming staff was excellent. My only disappointed was the fact that our waitress barely came to check on me and my friend despite me saying I was there foe my birthday. We bought a bottle of wine, and was looking forward to a desert cocktail or two, but our waitress only came by or table twice and I was surprised she didn’t ask if we wanted anything else after getting my lovely birthday dessert. She made me feel like she didnt want to be there is all, but everyone else working there was so pleasant. We paid the bill and went next to another restaurant for a couple drinks after. Will I go back yes the food was So Delicious, hopefully I have a friendlier wait staff next time though.
… moreJacqui VD
Ciao Bella offers a delightful dining experience with a few minor hiccups. We called ahead half an hour, and they didn’t ask us for the name. When we got there, we did have to wait just a few minutes, but it was a little concerning that they didn’t ask for our name, especially since it was a very busy night.
The cocktails started strong with a Pistachio Sour (5/5), perfectly balanced and a fantastic choice. The Espresso Martini (5/5) was a classic done right, showcasing quality espresso. However, the Hello, Violet cocktail (4/5) was a tad too sweet for a martini.
The pasta dishes were a highlight, with the Rigatoni Vodka (substituted with gnocchi, 5/5) delivering a spicy and creamy taste. The Rabbit Malfadine (5/5) was a standout, featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth rabbit. The Linguini All’Astice (5/5) was a very good seafood linguini, well-balanced and not fishy. The Lamb Saddle (5/5) was perfectly cooked, with the black olives adding a Mediterranean touch. The Eggplant Parmigiana (5/5) was reminiscent of Italy, with perfectly layered flavors and fresh basil pesto. The Carppaccio (5/5) was exceptional, with perfect thinness and a delightful crunch from the potatoes. The Calamari (4/5) was slightly undercooked but still tasty.
Desserts were a mixed bag. The Panna Cotta Dulce de Leche (4/5) was a symphony of flavors, though the sponge toffee made it slightly too salty. The Tiramisu (3/5) was watery, lacking in cheese and ladyfingers. And was far too light to what is preferred by those who had it. However, the Chocolate Crème Brûlée (5/5) was a standout, tasting like a sophisticated chocolate orange.
Overall, the experience was great, though the unexpected $8 upcharge for substituting pasta was disappointing, especially since we weren’t informed beforehand. The bill was over $400 with tip for three people, so money obviously wasn’t the problem, but I would’ve liked to have been told about the upcharge beforehand. The atmosphere was lively, though a bit loud due to the busy night. The interior is beautiful. Thanks for a lovely evening, and apologies for the delayed review.
… moreThe cocktails started strong with a Pistachio Sour (5/5), perfectly balanced and a fantastic choice. The Espresso Martini (5/5) was a classic done right, showcasing quality espresso. However, the Hello, Violet cocktail (4/5) was a tad too sweet for a martini.
The pasta dishes were a highlight, with the Rigatoni Vodka (substituted with gnocchi, 5/5) delivering a spicy and creamy taste. The Rabbit Malfadine (5/5) was a standout, featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth rabbit. The Linguini All’Astice (5/5) was a very good seafood linguini, well-balanced and not fishy. The Lamb Saddle (5/5) was perfectly cooked, with the black olives adding a Mediterranean touch. The Eggplant Parmigiana (5/5) was reminiscent of Italy, with perfectly layered flavors and fresh basil pesto. The Carppaccio (5/5) was exceptional, with perfect thinness and a delightful crunch from the potatoes. The Calamari (4/5) was slightly undercooked but still tasty.
Desserts were a mixed bag. The Panna Cotta Dulce de Leche (4/5) was a symphony of flavors, though the sponge toffee made it slightly too salty. The Tiramisu (3/5) was watery, lacking in cheese and ladyfingers. And was far too light to what is preferred by those who had it. However, the Chocolate Crème Brûlée (5/5) was a standout, tasting like a sophisticated chocolate orange.
Overall, the experience was great, though the unexpected $8 upcharge for substituting pasta was disappointing, especially since we weren’t informed beforehand. The bill was over $400 with tip for three people, so money obviously wasn’t the problem, but I would’ve liked to have been told about the upcharge beforehand. The atmosphere was lively, though a bit loud due to the busy night. The interior is beautiful. Thanks for a lovely evening, and apologies for the delayed review.
Connie Smith
Appetizers were the artichoke dip and charcuterie board for two. Both were very yummy! Appetizers are both very generous in size and quite lovely for taste and presentation. For our main course, I had the chicken Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo as my pasta. It was absolutely delicious and the serving was more than generous in my opinion, especially after the appetizers we had. My husband had the lamb saddle. He absolutely loved his lamb.
We did an early dinner at 5 PM on a Friday night so it’s hard to judge the atmosphere as it was still daylight outside and that made it a little more less cozy. But by the time we finished dinner, it was dark outside and it was very cosy in there with the special lighting they have
The staff were a little slow at the beginning to bring us menus or drinks, but after that, it was bang bang bang. It was fantastic.
… moreWe did an early dinner at 5 PM on a Friday night so it’s hard to judge the atmosphere as it was still daylight outside and that made it a little more less cozy. But by the time we finished dinner, it was dark outside and it was very cosy in there with the special lighting they have
The staff were a little slow at the beginning to bring us menus or drinks, but after that, it was bang bang bang. It was fantastic.
Andrea Bakai
Such a great experience!! Went for a late lunch/early dinner with a friend, I just had a baby recently so it was such a treat to go out just us girls. The entrance and interior was decorated for the holidays, and I loved the classic Italian style music that was playing. I ordered the lamb shank that comes with mashed potato and Brussels sprouts. The meat was fall off the bone tender, seasoned perfectly, the Brussels sprouts paired so nicely with the lamb, yum!! Antonio our server was very polite and accommodating. Told us about seasonal menu items, and helped make suggestions. We brought our younger kids with us, and although there was no chocolate milk on the menu, he surprised us and brought one out. We both ordered the gianduja torta for dessert, it was so decadent, nutty, a little salty, when you take a slice the caramel and ganache spill out onto the plate. Such a good balance of flavour and textures. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
… moreMonique McGregor
It was our first time here, meeting friends for a holiday get together. We were promptly greeted by two young ladies who were very friendly offering to hang our jackets and confirming our reservation. We enjoyed drinks, apps, mains and dessert leaving the restaurant so full and content. Antonio was our server and he was fantastic and really made our night so enjoyable. Another shout out to the valet driver, he was so personable and friendly, great service.
… moreShan peiris
Even without a reservation on Valentine’s day they accommodate us with a warm welcome when they were fully booked. This reminds me of true european standards of restaurant dining and service. To top it off the food was amazing and beautiful ambiance. The place stood out as we walked by to a seperate reservation and had to make a last minute change and attempt. We will be back and thank you for having us, Ciao!
… moreTamara Rose Photography
captured a gorgeous wedding here in september. day of coordinator is very kind, walking menu is fantastic, vibes are great and lots of room for guests! totally recommend this venue for couples looking for a modern and elevated wedding venue
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