Ciao Bella

4.5

921 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Ciao Bella (which translates to "hello, beautiful") is a reminder that Italian food can be much more than lasagna, ravioli and spaghetti. "The Mediterranean diet is one of the best in the world". "Just good, authentic food made with love and passion. Pair with a beautiful wine and it's wonderful".

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:45 pm Dinner Sat 11:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:45 pm
Phone number
(219) 322-6800
Website
http://www.ciaobellaonline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1514 US 41, Schererville, IN 46375
Neighborhood
Schererville, IN
Parking details
Private Lot

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$10.00
Crostino toast points topped with a salsa cruda finished with fresh mozzarella and balsamic
Frito Misto$13.00
Lightly fried calamari, shrimp and garden vegetables with brivido sauce
Calamari alla Griglia$13.00
Grilled calamari served with spicy mixed peppers in a garlic white wine reduction
Fried Artichokes$12.00
Served with a roasted garlic aioli
Zuppa di Pesce$23.00
Calamari, shrimp, scallops, mussels, & clams sautéed in a spicy tomato or garlic white wine sauce, topped with toast points
Antipasto Italiano$14.00
Assorted meats and cheeses
Salsiccia Calabrese$13.00
Thick sliced Calabrese sausage served with mixed peppers, fingerling potatoes & onion
Polpette di Casa$14.00
Our own take on the traditional carne trio served in pomodoro sauce and topped with ricotta

Zuppe & Insalate

Add Meat or Seafood to Any Salad $6

Pasta Fagioli$5.00
Cannellini bean & pasta soup, Napolitano style
Minestrone$5.00
Hearty Italian style vegetable soup
Di Cesare$9.00
Classic Caesar topped with mini Parmesan crisps & croutons
Della Casa$8.00
Crisp mixed greens tossed in our house vinaigrette topped with red onion, cucumbers, black olives and banana peppers
Caprese$10.00
Heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with arugula pesto, balsamic vinegar, EVOO, and basil
Warm Burrata$14.00
Mixed greens with red onion and bruschetta, warm burrata and bacon vinaigrette
Salmon Salad$16.00
Char grilled salmon served over mixed greens and arugula with grilled peaches, berries, pickled onions, grape tomatoes, goat cheese, tossed in a Prosecco vinaigrette

Pizza 12"

Ndjua$16.00
Italian Soft Sausage; Pepperoni and fresh jalapenos with dollops of ricotta
Margherita$16.00
Fresh mozzarella with basil and plum tomatoes
Carne Supreme$16.00
Rotating cured meats with peppers, olives and onions
Build Your Own$16.00
Choice of: tomatoes, sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, roasted peppers, onion, olives, anchovies, spinach, garlic, jalapenos, salami, giardiniera

Primi

Lasagna della Casa$19.00
Housemade, 6 layers with Bolognese sauce
Farfalle alla Buttera$18.00
Bowtie pasta served with grilled chicken, mushrooms & sun-dried tomatoes in pomodoro cream sauce
Rigatoni Boscaiola$18.00
Calabrese sausage, mushrooms & peas tossed in a tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti con Polpette$17.00
Spaghetti & meatballs in our homemade tomato sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo$16.00
Gnocchi della Nonna$18.00
Choice of: tomato sauce, 4 cheese, or Bolognese
Pappardelle Bolognese$18.00
Wide egg pasta tossed in a beef, veal and pork meat sauce
Vegan Primavera$16.00
Fresh seasonal vegetable sautéed in a garlic olive oil sauce
Linguini del Mar$27.00
Calamari, shrimp, scallops, mussels, & clams in your choice of spicy tomato or garlic white wine sauce over linguini
Risotto Contadino$22.00
Creamy risotto of chicken, peas, pancetta, and
Risotto Diablo$28.00
Shrimp in a spicy pomodoro sauce
Risotto ai Funghi$23.00
Assorted wild mushrooms, garlic, butter, herbs

Secondi

Pollo$19.00
Parmigiana or Marsala
Salmon alla Griglia$23.00
Char grilled over seasonal vegetables drizzled with balsamic
Picatta al Limone$20.00
Choice of chicken or whitefish sautéed with white wine, lemon and capers over a bed of spinach and garlic
Berkshire Pork Chop$27.00
Bone in Bellini pork chop, char grilled, served over Parmesan fingerling potatoes with arugula pesto and pickled peaches
Veal Scallopini$27.00
Pan seared veal over a bed of spinach & garlic, choice of marsala or limone
Tonno al Pomodoro$30.00
Seared ember char saku tuna over heirloom tomato and pancetta marmalade with Castelvetrano olives & crispy kale
6 oz Filet$32.00
Filet over fried Brussels sprouts tossed in a bacon vinaigrette

Side

Side Salad$5.00
Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes$6.00
Seasonal Vegetable$6.00
Spinaci Saltati$6.00

Dessert

Torta di Formaggio$8.00
House cheesecake
Chocolate Cake$8.00
Tiramisu$8.00
Cannoli$7.00
Chocolate Tartufo$7.00
Limoncello Tartufo$7.00
Gelato$6.00
Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Hazelnut, Pistachio, Spumoni, Vanilla
Sorbetto$6.00
Lemon, Peach, Raspberry

Let Ciao Bella Make Another Meal for You!

Order Curbside to Go. Take & Bake, Family Style and Kids. Not Available for Dine-In

Build Your Own Pizza
Choice of: tomatoes, sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, roasted peppers, onion, olives, anchovies, spinach, garlic, jalapenos, salami, giardiniera
- 12"$16.00
- 14"$18.00
- 16"$20.00

Kids

12 and under

Spaghetti$5.00
Chicken Tenders & Fries$5.00
Macaroni & Cheese$5.00

Kids Eat Free

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

Kids Eat Free
When you purchase an adult entree! One free kids meal with every adult entree purchased, for curbside carry-out or in-house delivery

Family Style

$10 per person minimum 4 person order. Coupons not valid for family style. Any family style orders for Friday and Saturday after 4pm need to be placed 2 hours ahead of time

Salad

choose 1

House Salad
Caesar Salad

Pasta

choose 1 with type of sauce; choice of sauce: Pomodoro, Bolognese, Four Cheese Alfredo, Tomato Cream

Penne
Rigatoni
Farfalle
Spaghetti
Fettuccini

Protein

choose 1

Chicken Limone
Chicken Vesuvio
Meatballs
Chicken Parmigiana
Sausage & Peppers

Dessert

choose 1

Tiramisu
Cannoli

Take & Bake Pizza

Diy Pizza Kit$10.00
Dough, sauce, cheese and your choice of 2 toppings; choose from: tomatoes, sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, roasted peppers, onion, olives, anchovies, spinach, garlic, jalapenos, Canadian bacon, salami, giardiniera

What 921 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Indiana
Innovative
Northwest Indiana
Good for groups
Northwest Indiana
Neighborhood gem
Northwest Indiana
Good for special occasions
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DawnR
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food - great atmosphere!
DN
DeanN
Phoenix
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful fun and company.
MO
MarianO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met my friend to catch up on our lives and was able to sit and enjoy each other's company without feeling rushed. We had bruschetta, a dinner salad with the house dressing and split an eggplant parmesan, everything was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
Salad dressing was very lemony. Overall service slow. Food was so-so. Chicken parm. I’ve been before and was better
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ciao Bella is my favorite Italian restaurant in the tri-town area. It never disappoints me. Gnocchi with the bolognese sauce is absolutely delicious. I high recommend it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly and attentive service. Good food.
B
pamelaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
NYE: Live music was perfect….food, fantastic…waiter was excellent and fun! All around great night.
JM
JimM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There at New Years Eve and the service was excellent as well as the food.
RB
RitaB
Indiana
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Linguine del mar was excellent on NYE. In general, the food here is quite good but can be inconsistent, e.g., never quite sure what the minestrone is going to be like and the specials sometimes seem like experiments that didn't go quite right. We're more careful now and order from the main menu. We think more attention should be paid to training the wait staff, helpers and hosts. People expect a more upscale experience here and shouldn't be referred to as "you guys." On NYE, a nice touch was the wait person putting the cloth napkins on our laps but instead of asking "May I?" they simply flung them. Take it up a level - your customers will appreciate it.
c
ciao
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. Excellent service. Fair prices. Clean and nice atmosphere.
PM
PhilM
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food here is always good. They will cater to special requests.
MM
MayorofMelonville
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The place was very busy and loud, but waitstaff kept things moving along. Meals arrived hot and food was excellent.
MA
MAJK
Indiana
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly knowledgeable helpful staff. Wonderful cocktails great tasting food. Definetely worth a trip for a meal.
K
Kitty
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food below average for this price range. This is not type of restaurant which makes you keep on comming back.
BB
BonnieB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely experience. The food was excellent and the staff was very prompt and courteous.
R
Rogz
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Always enjoy dining at Ciao Bella, but our visit last night was a disappointment. Our server Jesus, was great! Attentive, prompt, and friendly but the food was mediocre at best. The Berkshire pork chop was overdone and dry although we asked for it to be done medium. The kitchen did replace it, but of course, by then the rest of our party was nearly done eating. The Chicken Parmesan was also over cooked, but we did not complain about that because the server was so nice. Giving a pass because of it being the busy holiday-season, but the kitchen sure fell short on this visit!
RO
RobertO
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service. Food was great, fun atmosphere for the holidays.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place.
TA
TracyA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Loved the bowtie salmon pasta with white wine cream sauce. First time having it.
u
unknown
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Didn’t really like the food that much but very good service
TB
TomB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and excellent food. Great overall experience, would definitely come back again!
J
Jilliemac
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Typically the food is great. Last night there was a big party booked and our food came out barely room temperature and the sauces were congealed. We’ve been there many times and this is the first time we were disappointed.
FF
FamilyFavorites
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed every aspect of the dinner, will return often.
JD
JenniferD
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent. Restaurant itself was decorated nicely. They had entertainment which was really good.
T
Tomas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Live band from bar area wasn't expected, but not so loud that conversation was difficult. I'll be going back for more!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
They closed before my reservation
BH
BobbiH
Las Vegas
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Risotto had no flavor and was temperate. So disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was very good. Our server was also great, he was very attentive. It was a Saturday, so it was really busy. The chef even came to our table to see how our meal was. Will definitely return!
KL
KristieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent! Our server was Inigo and he was extremely kind. Picked out an amazing wine for me and helped us with my father who was on a walker. We drove an hour and a half to eat dinner here. It was worth it. We were recommended by Patrick from Blue Chip Casino in William B’s. He was spot on. Thank you.
BB
BillB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic experience like always! Top-notch food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and it was awesome
BJ
BrookeJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was amazing. Love this place!
VM
VincentM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, I will come back. Waiter was excellent
TO
TimO
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner out with friends. Service was great too! Everyone had a different dish and all were great! Spaghetti and meatballs with bolognese sauce is the best around! White fish limone and risotto diavolo with shrimp was fantastic. Took Derrick’s recommendation to add spinach to it. Lastly the encrusted tuna special with brussel sprouts had the whole table eating the sprouts!
KT
KarenT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from beginning to end, wonderful ambiance
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience3
Food was average, the service was good. I haven’t order entries after trying 2 appetizers that they were ok.
DM
DebraM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Ciao Bella. Always have an excellent meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Todo muy bien, un ambiente muy agradable y acogedor como siempre.
SL
SandraL
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
40 wedding anniversary
d
dennisp
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good dirty martini. I ordered the Oso bucco from the special menu and it was superb. Antipasto plate is also well worth ordering. Waiter was very good. Well informed and non intrusive. Tairamisu was some of the best I've had. We had a great evening. We will return.

FAQs

Ciao Bella does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Ciao Bella is rated 4.5 stars by 921 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

1514 US 41, Schererville, IN 46375

Additional information

Neighborhood
Schererville, IN
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:45 pm Dinner Sat 11:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:45 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Website
http://www.ciaobellaonline.com/
Phone number
(219) 322-6800

Ciao Bella

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Salmon Salad

Bruschetta

Pasta Fagioli

Appetizer

Bruschetta$10.00

Frito Misto$13.00

Calamari alla Griglia$13.00

Fried Artichokes$12.00

Zuppa di Pesce$23.00

Antipasto Italiano$14.00

Salsiccia Calabrese$13.00

Polpette di Casa$14.00

Zuppe & Insalate

Pasta Fagioli$5.00

Minestrone$5.00

Di Cesare$9.00

Della Casa$8.00

Caprese$10.00

Warm Burrata$14.00

Salmon Salad$16.00

Pizza 12"

Ndjua$16.00

Margherita$16.00

Carne Supreme$16.00

Build Your Own$16.00

Primi

Lasagna della Casa$19.00

Farfalle alla Buttera$18.00

Rigatoni Boscaiola$18.00

Spaghetti con Polpette$17.00

Fettuccini Alfredo$16.00

Gnocchi della Nonna$18.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$18.00

Vegan Primavera$16.00

Linguini del Mar$27.00

Risotto Contadino$22.00

Risotto Diablo$28.00

Risotto ai Funghi$23.00

Secondi

Pollo$19.00

Salmon alla Griglia$23.00

Picatta al Limone$20.00

Berkshire Pork Chop$27.00

Veal Scallopini$27.00

Tonno al Pomodoro$30.00

6 oz Filet$32.00

Side

Side Salad$5.00

Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes$6.00

Seasonal Vegetable$6.00

Spinaci Saltati$6.00

Dessert

Torta di Formaggio$8.00

Chocolate Cake$8.00

Tiramisu$8.00

Cannoli$7.00

Chocolate Tartufo$7.00

Limoncello Tartufo$7.00

Gelato$6.00

Sorbetto$6.00

Let Ciao Bella Make Another Meal for You!

Build Your Own Pizza

Kids

Spaghetti$5.00

Chicken Tenders & Fries$5.00

Macaroni & Cheese$5.00

Kids Eat Free

Kids Eat Free

Family Style

Salad

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Pasta

Penne

Rigatoni