Ciao Bella- hello beautiful (pasta)

Review Snippet
Overall: Very good value for money especially on Mondays and Tuesdays
Food: Authentic Italian fare
Price: $10- $12/ person
Ambiance: Busy but probably romantic on other nights; Live music (piano) Wed-Sun


Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano
703 Denman St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L6
604 688 5771


Last Tuesday, I finally met up with Chad after our much postponed noodles dinner. We were going to get ramen  given our immense love for spicy miso ramen and honestly, I was daydreaming about it while at work. However, we (mostly chad) made the spontaneous decision of trying Ciao Bella, seeing how it was their special pasta night (all pastas were 50% off!) and lines were snaking out the door. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait long as things would not have been pretty...you should know that patience is not one of my virtues. But as my good friend very wisely put, good things come to those who wait :)

Like all Italian places, complimentary bread! Served warm, with a toasty crust and fluffy, soft inside, this was above average bread. Dipped into a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar, I was a happy girl!

Linguini Alla Diavolo. This had diced chicken breast, with roasted bell peppers, garlic and basil in a curry tomato cream sauce. I think Chad enjoyed the cultural fusion in this dish. Portions were big and he had ample to pack home.

Mine- Ravioli Di Mari. I wanted a stuffed pasta as I hadn't had one in ages. The ravioli was stuffed with seafood and was served with shrimp in a lobster rose sauce. Hmmm it was gooood. It had all my favourite ingredients! So of course I cleaned out the plate in no time- ravioli, sauce and all. 


Ciao Bella is definitely a good place for italian fare, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays where all pastas are 50% off! The pasta is pretty authentic but I think I still prefer Italian Kitchen. The ambiance is probably more delightful and romantic on non pasta special nights and they have piano performances from Wed-Sun. The patio is also nice for the summer time. Will be back, after I have satisfied my ramen craving. -Sara