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Ciao Italia
Ciao Italia is one of the best chinese restaurants in Ottawa for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.
Ciao Italia is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Carpaccio di manzo and Garlic Mussels also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Rating (Google) 4.7
654 reviews
Ottawa
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4.7
Rating
Based on 654 reviews
Best for
group dinner and Chinatown comfort
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Chinatown | 641 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
4.7 from 654 reviews
Phone
(613) 238-3230
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What to order
Signature dishes at Ciao Italia
Carpaccio di manzo
Delicately sliced beef tenderloin, dressed with a hint of lemon and olive, served with fresh arugula, parmesan shavings, and capers.
Garlic Mussels
Fresh mussels sautéed with garlic, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a delicious vermouth garlic cream sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Lightly dusted and fried calamari, served with a tangy homemade cocktail sauce.
Veal Saltimbocca Romana
Veal scallopini topped with prosciutto and sage, finished with butter and served with linguine in garlic oil.
Pescatore
Linguine with a bounty of seafood: mussels, shrimp, clams, and scallops, all in a house-made tomato sauce with garlic and onion.
Why go
What makes Ciao Italia worth the move
Ciao Italia is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Carpaccio di manzo and Garlic Mussels also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 654 Google reviews.
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Public rating
4.7 from 654 Google reviews
Best for
group dinner and Chinatown comfort
Style
Chinese in Chinatown
Spend
Good value
Best for
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Google rating: 4.7 from 654 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Carpaccio di manzo, Garlic Mussels, Calamari Fritti
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4.7 from 654 reviews
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For now, Ciao Italia holds a 4.7 rating across 654 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Ciao Italia serve?
Ciao Italia is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, Ottawa. Ciao Italia is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Carpaccio di manzo and Garlic Mussels also give you a decent sense of the menu.
What is Ciao Italia best for?
Ciao Italia is best for chinatown comfort, lunch, group dinner, noodles, dumplings, cheap eats. Ciao Italia is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Carpaccio di manzo and Garlic Mussels also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 654 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Ciao Italia?
Ciao Italia is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.7 from 654 reviews
What should I order at Ciao Italia?
Start with Carpaccio di manzo, Garlic Mussels, Calamari Fritti and Veal Saltimbocca Romana. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Ciao Italia worth visiting?
Ciao Italia holds a 4.7 Google rating from 654 reviews. Ciao Italia is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Carpaccio di manzo and Garlic Mussels also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 654 Google reviews.
Where is Ciao Italia located?
Ciao Italia is located at 641 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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