ciao in Bristol, City of

Great staff, fast service, nice food. Great when your going to the Hippodrome and need to eat quick.

Had a lovely meal here with my wife before seeing a show in Bristol. The staff were friendly,helpful, and not pushy in any way.

Do yourself a favour visit and eat.

Very friendly staff and excellent food. With only a quick walk to the theatre.

We always go here before going to the theatre. For the price, the food is incredible and the portions are a great size. The staff are always super friendly and very efficient. They know exactly what they’re doing and are great for a pre-theatre meal.

We went here before the theatre. We had a lovely meal. The service was excellent, and it had a lovely Italian atmosphere...will visit again.

Didn't plan on coming here, one of those times you stumble across a place and think why not give it a go. What a find! Ciao was packed when we arrived which is a sure sign of a good place, met by Pamela who got us straight to a table, she's arguably one of the best waitresses I've ever had, both my friend and I agreed it's almost rare to get that kind of service nowadays. Food and drink came out very quickly, pizza was piping hot and was really good, table cleared quickly too. Bristol has it's fair share of pizza spots and this was better in my opinion. Tiramisu for desert is a must at any Italian and was very good. Will 100% come back, pasta dish next time as it all looked so good! Thanks again Pamela too!

Excellent Albanian-run Italian food spot in Bristol, very friendly service and good food

Personal amable. Excelente comida, servida puntualmente y caliente. Un entorno encantador. Excelente relación calidad-precio. Muy recomendable.

They accommodated us even though they were busy. Great friendly service & the food was very tasty. Highly recommended

Have been to this restaurant many a time when coming to a show at the Hippodrome and it never disappoints. Great atmosphere, great food, great service with friendly and helpful staff. Only wished I lived nearer!

Really busy pre-show service at the staff were excellent. We hadn’t booked and they squeezed us in with a wheelchair. The staff was so attentive and helpful and the food was excellent people definitely be back. Thank you so much for making our supper so easy.

Food came almost too quickly and was good. Service very attentive.

What a great little place good service and the food was amazing always eat here best italian in Bristol

Good pizza and also meat dish my friend had. Have to mention the great tasting chili olive oil they serve for those who need this little extra :). Very helpfull and polite staff.

Wonderful restaurant. Staff are all incredibly friendly and food came out quick even though they were busy. Food is all phenomenal.

Super restaurant with great access to theatres. Great food and the service was outstanding, even on a packed Saturday lunchtime. Would thoroughly recommend.

Visited on a very busy Saturday night. Luckily we made a reservation earlier on the day, as every table was taken. Saying that every member of staff were very pleasant and super quick taking care of us from seating, ordering, serving and the check! We had the Caprese & mixed olive starters, which were fresh and tasty. Then the Lasagne al forno & the Ciao pizza; but as a calzone. Both were presented nicely and generous in size. The Lasagne was a bit bland, but with a crack of pepper, salt & crushed red pepper that is available at table, it was ok. We would go again and try other dishes, with hopes it was just a one off.

The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! The owner/manager was really sweet and gave us some mint chocolates and Biscoff biscuits. Definitely recommend!!

Every time we have visited this restaurant we are met with friendly helpful staff. Despite it being very busy service is always prompt & food is fantastic. Great before a night out or trip to the hippodrome

The pictures look quite spooky because of the lighting. The starter was exceptionally good (that sauce!) but the seafood risotto was not. The price was perfect for students and I will visit again. The only major drawback was the loud background music (hip hop and pop songs).

Staff are always friendly, good food, fair price & quick service.

Top place, excellent service. Food of a good standard

Charming restaurant. Great food and excellent service,

We went yesterday for dinner and the staff are sooo friendly! The food was also really good, great moment, we loved !

The food is so nice and the staff was really attentive. Had an amazing time :)

Vibrante, ambiente auténtico y personal cálido y amable. Disfruté de un muy buen risotto y no opté por un postre, pero a mi amigo le sirvieron un tiramisú que era lo suficientemente grande para 2 - 3 personas y dijo que estaba delicioso (aunque lamentablemente no podía comer todo).

Clean, delicious flavours for a fraction of a price. We loved it! Both seafood and mushroom pasta tasted great. Pasta was al dente, fresh, and not too heavy. We added loads of shredded parm to both. I regretted not getting a pizza because they looked absolutely divine but well..there’s always a next time! It was extremely busy on a saturday afternoon so i’d recommend booking a table in advance. Staff were helpful and quick. We paid approx 18£ each.

Came here on a whim on a Saturday night, and I am completely glad I did. The food was amazing, the service was equally as amazing. The manager/owner was so sweet, gave us some Biscoff cookies with our tiramisu. Good quality food with amazing prices. Would recommend to anyone!

Excellent service. Good value for money.

Prior to going to a show in the Bristol Hippodrome I took my partner for a meal in to the Ciao Amici Italian Restaurant, which is very conveniently positioned for the Hippodrome. The experience was wonderful. It also happened to be my partners birthday and the whole restaurant sang her happy birthday when the dessert came out, which I suspect was orchestrated by the head of the staff that evening a chap called Bagi. All the staff who looked after us during the meal were very attentive and professional...Fernanda, Magdalana & Pamela. We fully recommend this restaurant because of its attention to detail, customer service, atmosphere and terrific food. It is also very reasonably priced despite its location to the theatre where it has a pretty regular captive audience I would think. When we are next in Bristol we will most certainly be eating in Ciao Amici again.

We had a wonderful meal here. The pizza was great, the service was wonderful and a lovely atmosphere - a real traditional Italian. Would definitely recommend

Went for a dinner as a walk in on a Thursday. Food was delicious and service was fast and efficient. Loved the waiters, would definitely recommend and come back. They do student discounts!

Wonderful authentic Italian restaurant with quick and friendly service. This place has a lively bustling atmosphere, and is perfect before the theatre or concert.

Un fantástico restaurante italiano (tanoo mucho mejor que la cadena de italianos cerca!). El restaurante estaba ocupado un viernes por la noche, pero nos las arreglamos para conseguir una mesa sin reserva. La comida es excelente, se nota que utilizaron ingredientes de calidad. El personal es muy acogedor y amable y el servicio fue muy rápido!

Great location, not too crowded. Very good food. We had spaghetti bolognese and pizza. Lots of vegetarian options. Great staff. We sat next to the speakers, so a little loud music - but that was our own choice.

Buena comida, buen servicio. Se encuentra en una calle bastante tranquila, por lo que no se sentía apresurado. El ambiente era agradable, y el personal agradable. Muy buena comida. Satisfecho. ¡Muchas opciones vegetarianas! Magnífico. Vale la pena visitarlo.

I have been here so many times. Friendly great staff. Amazing proper pizzas at sensible prices. Always busy in the early evening due to being next up the Hippodrome. But they always get you through in time to get to the show. The other thing I can always rely upon is that the red wine is at the right temperature, and a great price. Seek this place out!!

Comer aquí es como estar en la casa de una familia como huéspedes de la familia que poseen / dirigen este restaurante italiano realmente muy especial. La cálida bienvenida del miembro del personal a medida que llega inmediatamente le da la sensación de tomar la decisión correcta de visitar y cenar aquí. El ambiente es genuinamente como cenar en una casa familiar italiana porque todo es tan informal, y la comida que está a punto de pedir se crea con cuidado y aprecio que la cocina italiana tiene que ser cocinado con . . La infusión de cómo se utilizan los ingredientes para llevar su comida a la mesa antes de que usted y las vistas que sus ojos serán recibidos con su cusine se coloca delante de usted, no le decepcionará. Y aquí hay un pequeño bono para ti, si vas a visitar el Bristol Hippodrome Theatre para ver un espectáculo, entonces considera cenar en este maravilloso restaurante antes de ir a ver esa función, porque su ubicación está en la calle lateral al lado del teatro... Honestamente, no puedes equivocarte si decides cenar aquí si estás visitando Bristol y buscando un restaurante italiano que ofrezca todo lo que cualquier comensal pueda desear en términos de una comida muy agradable y el ambiente adecuado en el que disfrutar de esa experiencia gastronómica...

Absolutely brilliant experience, beautiful food and beautiful service

Restaurant was in easy reach of where we were staying, it's next to the Bristol Hippodrome. Though it was very busy, service was spot on no waiting to order. Lovely atmosphere and excellent food, highly recommended.

Fantastic Aladdin’s cave of a restaurant

Really enjoyed the food and the service was great. I had the carbonara and my partner had the pollo pasta dish (this was the winner). Excellent, would eat here again.

Al ser nuestra primera visita a Bristol estábamos buscando un lugar para cenar en la segunda noche de nuestra estancia por el cumpleaños de mi esposa. Fue genial encontrar Ciao, que es un restaurante italiano de gestión familiar y no uno de los numerosos restaurantes de cadena. El personal era muy amable y eficiente y nuestras opciones de comida estaban todas recién preparadas y muy buenas. Disfrutamos de toda la noche y pensamos que era excelente relación calidad-precio. Si volvemos a Bristol, sin duda vamos a hacer un punto de visitar Ciao de nuevo.

Lovely meal at a reasonable price. Fantastic service

Ideal pre- venue restaurant. The service is fast and friendly. Classic Italian food. I recommend Risotto Grotta followed by Tiramisu.

Wow!! Went here for lunch today after looking at all the good reviews. Such a lovely welcome and seated quickly. The food was delicious, generous portions and the best profiteroles I’ve ever had!! Will definitely be back next time we’re in Bristol

Oh my goodness, absolutely delicious. Very busy at times but the service and atmosphere are always great. Always return, highly recommend.

Impeccable service constantly topped us up with bowls of parmesan as well as water and complimentary mints at the end of the meal. The food was extraordinary I don't have Italian much, but would recommend coming again whenever I'm at Bristol next.

Went to Ciao Amici to have a meal with family and celebrate our son's birthday. They were very busy, which is often a good sign. Staff were friendly and helpful, and they made our group feel looked after. There were plenty of options on the menu, though most of us chose pizza. The food was all very nice, including the desserts. Staff made it a memorable experience for our son, especially with a candle in his dessert and a chorus of Happy Birthday. All-in-all, we had a very enjoyable evening and would certainly go back again if in the area.

Having booked a table we had to wait in the corridor next to the toilets for a table to become free for 15 minutes. No apology from anyone. Food wasn't great when it came, pretty mundane quality really. Very noisy in the front room but not too bad in the back. Prices are reasonable. Edit: Is normal? No apology? Sorry for arriving on time.

Even though this place was absolutely rammed, the hard working staff managed to squeeze us in before our gig. Service was efficient and friendly even with it being so busy. Food was very good as was the wine! Perfect place to stop if you are going to a show

Really bad experience, also writing spelling mistakes in Italian, like "pizzarie"? on the main sign... not a good sign

First time being here with my Best friend and everything was absolutely fantastic. Probably the best calamari I have tried in Bristol and best service by Justyna. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you

One of the best Italian restaurants I have tried.

Another great meal in this lovely restaurant. Friendly efficient service and very tasty food at reasonable prices. Great location for the hippodrome.

Over cooked pasta, seafood was clearly from frozen and not cooked well, the sauce was bland and tasteless. The wine was cheap. Worst Italian I have ever had

My favourite restaurant. Been going there for years, always 5 *

I can’t tell you how good this authentic italien restaurant is. Don’t walk there - run. Service second to none (even laughed at my husbands jokes) food fabulous, fresh and tasty. I thought I made the best lasagne and spaghetti bolognaise but proved wrong this evening. Will return as soon as we can as the pizza looks unbelievable too. Thank you to your whole team for a wonderful evening 🥂🎉

Made you feel very welcome food was lush would definitely recommend it here.but would advise you book at table first as gets very busy

nice pizz, nice price, nice service

I came here pre-theatre to eat a meal with a bigger party than normal. Ciao Amici staff were very accommodating and approachable. Needless to say the food BLEW me away. The penne ciao was a perfect blend. Ciao Amici, I will be coming back !

Always try to go to Ciao in Denmark Street before we go to a show at either The Hippodrome or The Colston Hall. Usually packed out but very friendly and efficient staff. Food excellent, great atmosphere and good service.

The food was decent for some of our table and nice for others, not quite 5 stars but definitely not lower than 4, the service and friendliness of staff and management are amazing, if you like some Italian and a very cozy vibe then I definitely recommend

Had Xmas company meals here. Great service and large portions.

Servizio attento e veloce. Personale gentilissimo, in particolare il proprietario: ci siamo sentiti coccolati e a casa! Piatti buoni, abbondanti e davvero italiani. Anche la pizza egregia! Bravi!

Fantastic food, amazing staff, great atmosphere. My go to restaurant when visiting the hippodrome

Xmas meal for a lot of us.they where absolutely brillant

I came with friends. Ordered a vegetarian pizza and took a bite and there was chicken in it. Sent it back and waited 40 mins for a pizza that was burnt at the bottom and raw on top. Waiter asked if everything was ok with my meal when I explained my pizza was burnt he said that this is stone baked and that’s what pizza is suppose to be like. Weird how my friends pizza’s were fine and mine tasted like burnt bricks. Can’t believe they served me chicken and then a burnt pizza. And to top it all off they tried to charge me for the pizza I sent away?

Had an amazing time here with such great food! The owner gave us student discount and lots of chocolates, he was so lovely and welcoming :)

Food is amazing, the staff where too and it's a great spot to eat before heading to the hippodrome and there's big car park just around corner.

Had a delicious meal here after a trip to the theatre with our granddaughters. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The girls were made a fuss of by the gentleman who was looking after our table. They loved it. Would definitely visit again.

Absolutely loved this restaurant, beautiful food, lovely/friendly staff & overall a great place to visit. Would highly recommend if you want a proper Italian.

We booked for Friday the 29th Nov 2024 10 of us 5 ex apprentices & our wives & partners. Just like to thank you to all at Ciao Amici for a great evening. Food was amazing as was the atmosphere in the Restaurant. The venue was packed but our food (2 Courses) all came out together was very hot and tasty plus the waiting time between meals was good. We have no worries when recommending Ciao Amici to others Thanks Again

What an amazing resturant. Family friendly, generous portions and attentive and dedicated staff. The food was delicious and flavoursome. Can't wait to return

Excellent service and food. Friendly staff!

Wow what a find! Amazing staff friendly and efficient and meals were delicious served piping hot and quickly despite it being busy for pre performance dinner for the Hippodrome. Fantastic performance of Mary Poppins so overall a brilliant evening. Thank you.

What an amazing place. Definitely book a table and get the funghi alla creama starter. Lovely food, great atmosphere and super efficient service. Will go again! Thanks for a great evening.

Fantastic, in a word. One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to. From starter to main to dessert to the complimentary aperitif, and the service, everything was fantastic. Highly recommend their tiramisu and Arabiatta.

Excellent quality food. Very good value for money. Super friendly and very efficient staff. A busy restaurant is a good restaurant!

Lovely restaurant close to the hippodrome, had great food risotto, pasta & pizza, udef £85 for all 4 dishes and deserts for 3.

Great food, brilliant atmosphere, staff fantastic, nothing to much trouble for them. All round great restaurant experience.

Superb attentive service and great food! Best Italian restaurant have been to in a while, Reasonably priced too!

Food was superb and excellent value for money. The service was exceptional. Made to feel welcome as soon as we walked in the front door. Enjoyed it so much, we booked there and then for the following week.

They provided a delicious dairy free meal for me at the last minute! I was part of a big group and when I asked which dishes were safe for me to eat they went above and beyond to help me. I ended up with penne Arrabbiata with rich tomato sauce and loads of chilli and olives- it was so good. The staff were really friendly and helpful, they really couldn’t do more for our group. I’ll definitely be back! Thank you so much!

Lovely Italian restaurant with very reasonable prices for good quality food. Decor is traditional and staff are courteous and friendly.

We came out of Theatre right opposite Ciao Amici and thought we would give it a try, we were not disappointed. The Salmon Tagliatelle was I think the best I have ever had and so was the Spaghetti Bolognese, the wine too was good. The Service was Excellent and attentive We will definitely return and would recommend

This is a great authentically Italian restaurant with excellent food and excellent service. As it’s beside the hippodrome the turnover is quick and it is fast paced inside but we didn’t feel rushed. We’ll be going again

Popped in with a friend last night to grab some dinner and was warmly greeted. Drinks ordered and delivered very swiftly. I ordered seafood calzone which came out fresh, piping hot and was delicious. the prawns were massive and moist. the tomatoes were fresh. my friend had a tropicale which looked lovely he devoured it pretty quickly and was full of compliments. All in all the experience was brilliant, the place was clean, the staff were friendly, attentive and well presented. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for some scrummy Italian food in central Bristol

pamela was an amazing waitress, great service and so chatty! even had birthday dinner and shots on the house :) give pamela a raise pls

Great service lovely staff and good food.

Just THE BEST place for authentic Italian food and a drinks pre hippodrome! Baçi is just the warmest and most lovely man! X

I have probably spelt it wrong so apologies but wanted to give a particular shout our for Banchy who was so accommodating and gave the most super friendly service I've experienced in a long while - I will certainly be back and the food was perfect too. Thank you!

Went here for an early dinner after a matinee performance at the hippodrome. Party of 8 including one person in a wheelchair (level access into the restaurant and very user friendly disabled toilet). The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Service was quick but without feeling rushed and food was delicious and portions were hefty. Starters, mains, dessert and drinks came in at £200 for 8 people, amazing value!

Great find! Lovely staff, best pizza I’ve had in ages, great atmosphere and delicious salad. Thank you also for being very understanding to our late arrival and making sure we received our meal quickly as we had tickets for the theatre. Definitely will visit again.

Great place for a family meal out. Such friendly staff, good menu, great service and very reasonable price. Loved the atmosphere. Areas for slight improvement were pasta slightly over cooked and pizzas a bit cheesey.

Fantastic little restauant! Authentic food and wine, great location. Highly recommended. Book to avoid disappointment - it gets very full earky-on on show noghts at the Hippodrome.

Nice restaurant. I recommend it.

Went to Ciao Amici for pre Illegal Eagles/Hippodrome evening meal (13/08/24). Booked for 4 at 5.30pm. We had table 6, just inside the door with the windows fully open, onto the pavement. Place was packed & had a great atmosphere. 2 chicken/oregano/tomato sauce & 2 chicken/mushroom sauce ordered & given the amount of clientele, came quicker than expected. The staff were welcoming, pleasant & attentive, nothing was too much trouble. We'll definately be back. Thank you all so much, 10 out of 10.

Good food, great service and well priced