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Ciao Bello, Cranford, NJ

Ciao Bello

4.5
4.5
91 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
220 S Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016-2946

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
Ciao Bello Restaurants is your neighborhood Italian bistro with a tradition rooted in flavorful food and warm hospitality. At our establishment, your dining pleasure is our priority. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine right here in Cranford. Enjoy indoor and outdoor patio seating!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    If you need to feed a large group of people, the Italian food catering from Ciao Bello Restaurants may be exactly what you are looking for. We proudly provide some of the best Italian catering around, and we have a wide variety of options to suit all tastes.

What 91 people are saying

Ciao Bello reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Union

    Kid-friendly

  • Union

    Good for groups

  • Union

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciao Bello is a delightful culinary gem known for its "delicious food and friendly service." Diners rave about the "very fresh" Branzino and the must-try Benny's Banana Crunch dessert. The restaurant offers a "quaint relaxing" ambiance with a menu accommodating various dietary preferences. It's an inviting spot for both lunch and dinner.

91 Reviews
  1. FRANCESCA VIP

    New Jersey22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived at 1pm for Easter lunch reservation. W were a party of 8. Service, food, atmosphere was fabulous. Servers were so friendly. The menu had lots to choose from. We all enjoyed our meals. The only thing I didn't like, was the extra service fee for using a Credit Card. Whenever I write a review, I also state whether a there is a service fee or not. But give Ciao Bello a try, you will not be disappointed. BYOB!!!! Which is always a plus in my book !

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  2. Kathleen VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DELICIOUS food and friendly service. This place is a hidden gem!

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  3. Zeynep

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last night, we had dinner with my family and friends as a group of six. The appetizers were incredibly delicious.I highly recommend the Thai calamari and beets tower. I had the Branzino from the special menu, and it was very fresh. The service was excellent we were warmly welcomed and had a great experience. You’ll regret it if you don’t try Benny’s Banana Crunch for dessert!

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  4. Michael

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, I had the gnocchi. It was really good.

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  5. Marcia

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good prepared well. My dish served not hot. Ok flavor.

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  6. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Ciao Bello. It is a very quaint relaxing place. Everything was just right our food, service, ambiance and price. I would highly recommend this restaurant, you would not be disappointed!

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  7. Trish VIP

    Washington DC51 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We all had salads which were delicious. I added grilled shrimp to my ciao Bella salad which were good too. It was odd because I tried to make a 12:00 reservation on the open table app and it not available. We moved it to a 1:00 reservation. The place was open with only 1 table occupied, so I’m not sure why 12:00 was unavailable. Otherwise it’s a lovely place and will look forward to returning.

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  8. Pamela VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We will never go back here. They over booked New Year’s Eve and the owners left the restaurant with no manager and no hostess. We had reservations at 7:00 and they sat us 8:40. Should be ashamed of what they did and they ruined what should have been a good time with family to start the new year.

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  9. Sherri VIP

    New York City62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local gem. Friendly service. Very accommodating menu for dietary preferences and special requests.

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  10. Tracey

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was wonderful! Service was a little slow, but that could have been because it was Christmas. Overall a wonderful experience.

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Ciao Bello is rated 4.5 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Ciao Bello

220 S Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016-2946

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cranford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    If you need to feed a large group of people, the Italian food catering from Ciao Bello Restaurants may be exactly what you are looking for. We proudly provide some of the best Italian catering around, and we have a wide variety of options to suit all tastes.
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