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Ciao Bistro

302 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-0806
904-206-4311
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Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

This place is amazing. The atmosphere is perfect for the location with individual tables featuring candlelight makes it a really romantic spot. The menu has a little of everything so there is something for everyone. As for the meal, we ordered the chicken ciao, chicken con pollo, and the chicken marsala. The all three were great but the chicken marsala... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Some of the most gracious, truly friendly owners I have had the pleasure of meeting. Seated after the kitchen closed, which in itself was above and beyond the norm, Truly appreciated the warmth and caring attitude of entire staff... Excellent food. Great atmosphere.

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Yulee, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 via mobile

My new husband and I were searching for a fine dining experience in Fernandina Beach to celebrate our marriage, and we found it. From the moment that we stepped through the front arch until we finally tore ourselves away from their above and beyond hospitality, we were cared for on a personal level. We began our feast with the antipasto... More

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Pella, Iowa, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

Had dinner here on a Sunday evening. From start to finish it was an incredibly poor experience. I think there were about three "managers" there. One of them came to our table three times to ask how everything was. A little overkill. Our waiter was also very poor, acted like he had other things on his mind and just an... More

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Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

Best italian food I've had in years. We had italian lager and dark ale beers, both really good. The pesto capellini with chicken was fabulous, and my son said their spaghetti and meatballs are the best he's ever had. Even the bread is wonderful, freshly baked. I totally recommend Ciao.

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Hamilton, Georgia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

The restaurant was very busy but there is a nice little bar area connected to the outdoor eating area. The staff is very nice and the owner was seating and helping. It is a casual atmosphere and you can tell its a local favorite. We had the calamari and caprese for an appetizer along with the house red blend wine,... More

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Hughesville, Pennsylvania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

The food here is as good as in Italy! Amazing pasta & cannolis! Exceptional service & reasonable prices.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 via mobile

Our first visit was memorable. We were a party of 8 that tried 7 different entrees and everyone reached the same conclusion - excellent food. The bruschetta and calamari were a great start as was the freshly baked bread. The house chicken specialty was very a great choice in a light red wine sauce. The lasagna was every bit as... More

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Lenoir City, Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

This restaurant is in a new location of a former Italian restaurant , we went on a Wednesday night without reservations but arrived early. The appetizer was wonderful, the main course was almost as good, wine list was pricey so we had beer instead. Have eaten in many Italian restaurants both stateside and in Italy and this is without a... More

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Orlando, FL
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33 reviews 33 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 via mobile

It's been a year since the last time we dined here. The last time, they were in a strip mall in Yulee. This time, it was a stone's throw from our hotel in downtown FB. We got there pretty early on Saturday evening and the place was already pretty full. We got the last table outside. I think outside dining... More

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