ciao pasta bar

what a lovely evening my family had at ciao pasta bar!

the food was delicious, got my kids to eat everything! loved all the choices, especially the gluten free. it was great that we could great pastas that we will enjoy because it's our preference!
the prices were extremley affordable and the staff was very kind especially to our kids!madeus feel like family!!

ciao pasta bar is welcoming, delicious and affordable!! everyone should go!!

disappointing. positives: concept is a good idea. the pasta had an authentic flair and the flavors were good.
cons: service!!!
we were one of the first tables seated for the night before the large dinner crowd arrived. wemadereservations but when we checked in our names weren't recorded? no big deal because we were seated right away.
although it took a few minutes for the rest of our party to arrive, service seemed to dwindle from there.
we were a table of three and on our side of the restaurant tables started to fill up after us, tables of 2, 6 and 10 it seemed.
although we ordered first, our entrees seemed to come last. when our server came to explain why there was a hold up the reason was because"i have a table of 10 so i have to take of them first. sorry"
so we were there before the table of 2 and 10 yet we have to wait because there were 3 of us? and thanks for making us feel less important than a larger group who would end up giving you a higher tip.
i do give props to the water girl, she seemed to be the most attentive of all the servers.

pleasant suprise/ excellent value. visiting from pittsburgh, walking around erie st. figured a fairly new place was worth a try. best decision i havemadein a while. from the hospitality, to the service, and most of all the food..... it was an excellent experience. asked for risotto and at the suggestion of the manager left the rest up to them. the chef /owner did not disappoint. only wish i had i bigger appetite. wine and desert suggestions equally helpful.