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Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Ciao 2!'s is now the fourth generation of a traditional Italian trattoria! We are a special combination of style and substance, a restaurant known for its craft beers, boutique wines, and classic Italian cuisine!
Step inside and you'll notice what we have done with the place! Contemporary design elements are set against the backdrop of a classic trattoria!
Chef Sabrina, a native Pittsburger, carefully sources local produce and food stuffs whenever possible. Our chef has created brunch, lunch, and dinner menus as delicious tributes to the classic trattoria fashion!
This being Pittsburgh, it is only reasonable that Ciao2! pays loving attention the liquid side of things. Signature cocktails such as the Tuscan Sour and the Dark and Stormy, are served along side classics like the Ciao2! Manhattan and the Aviation.
Several beers are on tap and Nick has created a varied and unique wine list!
Ciao2! An Italian Cafe', a restaurant perfectly suited to its Sett
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65 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 65 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- fit for foodies(28)
- special occasion(25)
- romantic(22)
- notable wine list(18)
- good for groups(13)
Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Great for Mother's Day brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took my mom, along with my parents and my in-laws to Ciao2 for Mother's Day. It was my first experience with this restaurant, and everything was superb. The waiter was very attentive to our needs, and made sure that we never had to call him over with a question or to even refill our waters. Fantastic!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great except the service, which I think was probably an anomaly (it was Mother's Day). We have been there before and service was fine."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This little spot was perfect for an after graduation celebration. We had a group of 6, and were running about a half hr behind schedule. When I called to inform the restaurant, they were very understanding and accomodating. The waitress was friendly and pleasant. The food was great and the Tiramisu is to die for!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome that they offer gluten free pasta!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant is one of the best restaurants in the area. The food is top notch with generous portions and their famous tomato basil sauce really lives up to it's name. The sommelier is really helpful in picking out wines, so if you want wine with your dish and don't know what to get, ask to have a wine picked out. You'll be pleased you did.
The only downside to this restaurant is the price. Be prepared to pay at least $75 for a dinner for 2 (including a glass of wine for each. without wine, you might be able to keep it down near $50) and as much as over $100. We got the filet mignon steak with a portobello mushroom, chicken marsala, 2 glasses of wine, and one desert for $102. I think it was worth it for how good the food is. :"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
good but not great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good not great, I had the chicken piccata and it seemed to be a deep fried cutlet rather than sauted. Additionally, there was a lack of sause to tie the dish together. The hot crab dish was very good but linited in size."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent; among
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was excellent; among the best Italian food I've had in the Pittsburgh area. Service was nice, and the server himself (also the owner) was engaging and treated us with great respect. The best way to describe it was that he treated us more like guests rather than customers. However, service was slow at times, which happens when he was the only one waiting the entire restaurant."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My favorite place in the neighborho
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My favorite place in the neighborhood - family owned and run. Supporting a small business is a bonus. Nick makes the experience special!! Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 9 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
little piece of italy in pittsburgh
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved the petite place. The service and attention were excellent. Food was always as desired."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific service. Owner recommende
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrific service. Owner recommended dishes and paired wines. Food was delicious. Highly recommended"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Waited 15 minutes for a table
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waited 15 minutes for a table when tables were available and reservations were previously made. My wife continuously waited for her wine, in fact, we had to wave down the waiter for all of our beverages. Food took a long time to get to the table, and I have a hungry ten year old. I had to even ask for bread because everyone was starving. I had to request everything. That's not how it is supposed to work. It was our first time there, and it was very obvious that those whom had eaten there before got preferential treatment. My wife liked her tortalini, and my daughters and my meals were average. Not worth $118.00! Food and service at Bucca de Beppo is much better, and I am full blooded Italian, and usually does not like chain restaurants."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We would not return unless
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We would not return unless someone else was paying. The food was good, but expensive. The bread was hard and not warm, our service was poor. We were not impressed."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is just a great place for dinner. The service was attentive, the food was fantastic and Nick is just the best! This will be a regular spot for us."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was ok and the service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was ok and the service was pretty good. However I felt it was overpriced compared to the quality I have seen at other places, however, I was not disappointed in food or service. I was disappointed in our seating! There was only a curtain separating our table from the outside entrance. Every time the door opened we were greeted with a blast of cold air! They also had too many tables in too small of a area. Whenever the servers went to serve tables behind us we constantly had to move. Others at my table were also having our chairs bumped by other customers seated around us. The tables were also too small. We had a party of 4 and there was no room on our table for the bread we shared."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife and I were there on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I were there on Valentines Day. A nice quiet cafe atmosphere. The service was great, the food was excellent and the drinks were first class. What more could you ask for?
This was our first visit. We will return."
This was our first visit. We will return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Greeted promptly. Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Greeted promptly. Service was very attentive and fast. Blood orange margarita was great."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 17 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Pricey for lunch, taste nothing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Pricey for lunch, taste nothing special"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2009
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Review 18 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wife and I went there for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wife and I went there for dinner and had a great time. The owners father-in-law?? was our waiter and was very informative. The meal and drinks were outstanding and service was great."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service and food was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service and food was excellent. Had the specials: omelet with mushroom, feta cheese, and spinach and pasta with bay shrimp and broccoli. Pizza was a good size though the one with cheese and shrimp not sure how much shrimp was there."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent and our waitress was good. The biggest problem was the amount of tine it took to get a drink. We were a party of four; if beer was ordered, it can in a reasonable amount of time. The amount of time it took to receive wine or a mixed drink was ridiculous. Upwards of 25 minutes to receive a mixed drink. Even though the food was good, I will not eat at this restaurant again."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was pleasantly surprised.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a cookie cutter place, but really the food was delicious and the service was excellent."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service and a knowledgable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service and a knowledgable staff. Nice atmosphere and good, fresh food with only a few minor execution issues (i.e. drain your pasta better after cooking it). Very happy overall though!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a GREAT Italian Restaurant. Especially if you are from Italy, or have Italian ties, it is fun to talk to the owner. During our conversation he asked where in Italy our family was from, then the area, and our last name. He said he knew someone from Carnegie with a certain name, and he gave the name of my grandfather who was sitting at the table! It was hilarious! The two reminiced intermitently throughout the evening of who they knew and what they did. It was a lot of fun and my grandfather loved it!
We also got the family style meal as well. Please just be aware that they will bring you a LOT of food, so pace yourselves! We were all filled up, then they brought out fried eggplant and fried chicken and we were just stuffed"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ciao! 2 An Italian Cafe
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic