Ciao Amore in Taunton Deane

Ciao Amore is run by the loveliest people and have the best Italian food in the south west! It’s always so homemade and delicious, we only wish we lived nearer by! We always come after a long journey and leave feeling full and very happy! Thank you we will be back!

Ciao Amore is an amazing family run Italian restaurant with such delicious food and lovely staff. The owners are really kind and make the place so welcoming. Spaghetti Puttanesca and pollo al funghi are some of our favourites. Make sure you go if you’re in Taunton, it’s a real gem 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Amazing food and amazing service! Would highly recommend!! Been here many many times and they have never disappointed us!!

It was a lovely place, the servers were very polite and the food was amazing! Two of us ordered pizzas and I think I've eaten that good only on Italy, one got gnocchi who were very fresh!

Any time I am on my way to Devon or Cornwall, or when I am in or around Somerset, I alway make a point of dining at Ciao Amore. I used to come with my good lady who loved it as much as I did; she passed away two years ago but I still go there as is such a special place. It was/is our/my favourite restaurant; not just in the area, but in the UK. The food is simply superb. The bruscheta starter is magnificent; it is baked and prepared fresh for diners. There are so many delicious mains available that I cannot talk about them all. Two particular favourites are the Lamb and Mushrooms with Rosemary Potatoes (n.b. this is not on the regular menu but is a "special" the Chianti which the restaurant serves goes rather well with this) and the Pollo Rosmarino. Both of these simply melt in the mouth. For pudding the tiramisu is a family recipe and is heavenly. The kitchen staff are welcoming and friendly and it is a pleasure to thank them for their efforts. Another area where Ciao Amore scores so highly is in the standard of service. The senior waitress (hope that is the correct descriptor) is the most friendly and efficient I have ever seen. She exhibits the highest standards as do all the serving staff there; and that is because they are trained by the senior lady to provide top class service. Everyone is thorough, efficient and amicable. This is the third time I have reviewed Ciao Amore over the years and it has maintained its standards. In my view it cannot get better, but it succeeds in continuing to offer a wonderful dining experience. I look forward to my next and every subsequent visit. Congratulations to all at the restaurant; you deserve the high praise which has been heaped upon you and your permanent position high up in the ratings for Taunton.

Lovely family run restaurant. We come here so often I always forget to leave a review! Our favourite Italian ever. Lovely friendly staff and a very welcoming cosy intimate atmosphere, whilst never feeling too overcrowded. My favourite is when they have the garlic mushroom starter and the prawn in tomato sauce starter on the specials. So good and full of flavour. Very reasonable prices too. Cant wait to come back!

The most wonderful, independent Italian. Highly recommend a visit. We’ve been coming for years and it’s just as good as ever. Brilliant staff and top notch authentic food

Fabulous food, fabulous service. Can’t rate it highly enough. 5 stars doesn’t give it justice. Had pizza, pasta and delightful deserts. Service was second to none. Delightful staff. A must visit. Thank you for a wonderful evening

Excellent food and great service, friendly staff and very competitively priced menu. My wife and I had Pasta dishes which where excellent and served piping hot. Will be recommending to my friends.

Wonderful food and absolutely delightful staff and service make this the best place to eat. children, family and grandparents we all love Ciao Amore. it's our go to place

The food is amazing. Service is fantastic. Ciao Amore is the best restaurant in town by a country mile. Love it. ❤️

My wife and I went with two friends on Saturday night. It was very busy (and noisy) but the waiting staff were very friendly and efficient. Despite all the tables being full we did not wait long for either service or the food. We were all exceedingly happy with our choices and look forward to another visit soon. Thanks to the chef and all staff.

The waiting staff are lovely and attentive and the food comes out at a good pace, however this being the first time I had been there despite living in Taunton for 8 years and hearing amazing reviews my wife and I were surprised at the lack of food quality. In our view Venezia and Little Italy are much better food-wise. Starters we had calamari (too tough) and stuffed mushrooms (ok!) I had the Lemon chicken which consisted of 4 small chicken breasts. Bit odd really, I was expecting a large grilled chicken breast with some skin on. The chicken was low quality (looked and tasted boiled) with spinach (ok) and potatoes (nice). The desserts were our favourite dishes.

Food was spot on, as always. Love the hospitality you get there, it really makes a difference. The food is great value for money too.

Always recommend this place to everyone I know, the staff are so lovely and the food is incredible, me and my family always go here because it’s our favourite restaurant in Taunton :)

My family and I love Ciao Amore. We love going early after picking up the boys from school. We eat in a lot of restaurants all over England and around the world. This gem of a place in Taunton is very unassuming but so welcoming...

We have visited many times; every time the food quality and service has been beautiful and this is our go to restaurant in Taunton. Every visitor we have brought has been attended to and all have been impressed. I would recommend it to anyone visiting...

The sauce on every meal is amazing this is the staple of Italian cuisine. I have enjoyed most of the menu at this point and I can't honestly say what is best other than its all amazing. Pick what you like then explore your pallet...

I have visited this Restaurant to celebrate my Birthday with friends. Great food, as always, professional service. We will be back for definite.

One of my favourite restaurants, the food is always delicious and the service is very friendly. I always forget to take photos of the starters because we're so eager to eat it! Highly recommend for fantastic and authentic Italian food, you feel like you are...

Food was fantastic. The assistance was fair. Pleasant idea, incredible food, yet the staffs not individuals cordial. Several hiccups, yet we brought our own wine and the food was phenomenal. In this way, all things considered, everything turned out great.

Food cooked fresh - absolutely delicious. Party of 6 - everyone cleared their plates! Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

It was our wedding anniversary so we headed to Ciao Amore and ordered a bottle of house red, spaghetti carbonara to start and chicken for the main course. The wine and food were excellent as usual. The one thing that made the experience so special...

07:30 Friday night the place was buzzing. Fabulous warm and friendly service. The food and wine was exceptional and as a big bonus the price was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend. Bellisima

very tasty food and great service, would absolutely go again, perfect for a dinner with friends/family 👍

I was recommended this place buy a friend that live in Italy for a few years, where he worked in restaurants, he said this place was as authentic as you can get in the UK. We'll I've never been to Italy but this was amazing...

I went with family and really enjoyed both the meal and the friendly service. The starter was freshly cooked and even when I changed my mind re the main course I was not greeted with reluctance but a can do attitude. As a result of...

6 of us went for a meal, 2 of our company were from Oxford! The food was amazing as always & the staff so so lovely 😍

This is our favourite restaurant in Taunton. We had pizza Amore, Cheesecake and montepulciano wine today and it was delicious. Lovely atmosphere, food served promptly. We always come back. Trully recommend to everyone.

We have been to this restaurant a lot of times but have never written a review for them. This is a small restaurant as we have in Italy a family run restaurant. The food is excellent and the staff is lovely. We have tried every...

Don’t understand why this restaurant gets so many 5 star reviews. The restaurant itself is dark, dingy and cramped and the decor leaves a lot to be desired. However, the wait staff are friendly and welcoming. In terms of food the pasta and dessert was...

We have just moved to Taunton and have tried a few restaurants so far but the experience here was not great. First of all the good and why I’m sure some do love the restaurant: - it has a busy, family feeling, noisy atmosphere -...

Great food and super service. The fresh mussels were delicious. All the main dishes were really enjoyed and full of flavour. Highly recommend and would come back again.

Friendly efficient Italian restaurant which was buzzing on a Tuesday night. We were lucky to get in so book if you want to go. All pasta dishes delicious and try the tiramasu, it is homemade and quite the most delicious I have ever had.

This was just a fantastic experience from the minute we walked in until the moment we sipped our coffee..great service and food..

Fanstastic food, fabulous staff- really busy and great atmosphere! Portions are good, food is fresh and piping hot, really lovely evening again at this restaurant

We had a wonderful meal here. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and warm. Highly recommended we would visit again. Thank you.

Meilleure pizzeria de Taunton, il savent s’adapter aux requêtes spéciales, l’équipe est au top, serviable, très accueillante. Définitivement recommandé

5 stars is not enough for what was one of the best Italian meals we have ever had. The staff were friendly, efficient and genuinely seemed to care that we were having a good meal - they even interacted with my 5-year-old niece, much to...

There are no words to truly write everything I wish to say about this fantastic restaurant. I have been wanting to go to Ciao Amore for a long long time, however it has always been fully booked and now I know why. It is a...

Just had the most amazing meal. I had the broad bean feticcini and my husband the lemon chicken. The restaurant was buzzing even before 7 pm and the service fast and professional. My husband raved about his latte coffee. The puddings were less than five...

Really tasty food and very friendly service. Fantastic authentic Italian restaurant. Lovely owners and staff everything fresh, homemade food. Highly recommend.

First class food. I had the best pizza ever, and I've had lots of them! My wife was in raptures about the tomato sauce on her spaghetti and clams. The staff were friendly, the wine was sensibly priced, and the tiramisu was freshly made, not...

We booked for 7.00pm on Thursday 18th May 2023, table for 2. This is quite a small restaurant, and when we arrived at 7.00 it was almost full, packed when we left at 8.00. If I have a criticism, it would be that they have...

I visited Ciao Amore yesterday and the food and service was outstanding! Staff were all polite and welcoming and the atmosphere is authentic, warm and friendly. Food was amazing - I had the delicious spaghetti putanesca and my husband had a handmade pizza. You can...

Ottima cucina italiana, se senti la mancanza della pasta come in Italia questa è la scelta migliore! Servizio impeccabile

I checked TA before I went and the rating is bang on. Excellent food, wonderful service. I was stuffed when they asked about deserts so initially turned that down but in the end I relented and had some ice cream, wow, best I've ever had...

Excellent food and excellent service. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. Perhaps the outside of the restaurant could do with a bit of brightening up as it does not match the quality of food and service you get inside, but...

We come here all the time and the food is incredible! Best restaurant in town would highly recommend!

We were staying at the nearby HIE ( 25 minutes walk), I would try to never eat in hotels or pubs next door, as locally owned places are far more passionate about what they do, they care. This place was packed and as people left...

Very well deserving of all the excellent reviews, we had a superb meal here, the food was delicious and the service was also amazing. I had the gnocchi and it was very tasty, my son had a pizza and it was huge, my husband had...

Very nice place. Large choice of plates. We went two times, ate pizza and pasta. Fresh food, honest prices. Friendly staff. We can recommand this restaurant!

Great service and food, from an extensive menu. The staff were very friendly and ensured that the vegan and gluten free options were catered for. The fish dish was cooked superbly. A very busy restaurant and would dine there again.

Great food everytime we go there. Fantastic atmosphere and lovely staff. Just like in Italy. Would recommend to any Italian food lover.

My wife and i had a delightful evening at Ciao Amore. Staff were very friendly and pasta was excellent. Highly recommended

This is my „must have” place when I’m visiting Taunton. Delicious foot, great pizza, excellent atmosphere!

Great food, lovely staff, private enough for a romantic dinner at a very fair price. Book in advance as small seating area but worth it!!!

If you want the most delicious, fresh, great value pizza then coming here is a must!!! I've visited multiple times, dining in and take away and I really must try something other than the margherita pizza but I just can't tear myself away, WOW!! The...

Great food and service, we have tried what lovely waitress advises to us, and we will definitely back there again for another fantastic food experience

I had an amazing evening at Ciao Amore. The restaurant itself is very quaint inside and authentic. The staff were friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Compliments to the chef, the food was amazing. I have eaten here a few times now and have...

Cibo davvero fantastico! Gestori davvero fantastici! Kapoor e sua moglie Minu sono delle persone fantastiche! Da provare!

Ospitalità fantastica e cibo squisito, il titolare è un grande! Consigliatissima la carbonara e la cheesecake!

I can’t get enough of this restaurant! Everything on the menu is delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly. Easily the best food and atmosphere in Taunton!!

Such good food with that family cooked vibe. We actually shared a few dishes between two of us and it was a pallets sensation! Fabulous service, will definitely visit again.

Authentic, delicious and fantastic service !! Make sure you visit, wonderful food, wide selection and great atmosphere for family friends or couples!!

Food was fantastic, my pasta was slightly under, but I ate it anyway. Regardless, they cooked me some more, which I also ate. I will be back again with my wife, and I will pay. Thanks for a wonderful evening. Richard.

We tried this place for the first time after hearing so much about it. We went in for a birthday dinner and it was such a lovely experience. The food was outstanding and the service was so fast. Staff were very attentive and friendly. We...

This is our 2nd time in 3 weeks, food atmosphere, staff truly amazing!! Never disappointed in fact I tell everyone to visit it. Thank you Meenu your amazing. Will be back in the new year Mandy

Brilliant a really great service, we had pasta and vongole special. It was really really well made. They know how to cook a really tasty and really well made plate of food. The service was really efficient, everything was absolutely spot on

very small restaurant , average prices and average food, I had the monkfish as my main which still had the gristly bit attached which unfortunately I had to remove as gracefully as possible.. the Pizzas coming out looked really good so perhaps should have stuck...

Another great evening. The food was very good as was the service. It's always busy but the quality of the food and service never change. We drive 30 miles to meet friends and we would not think about going anywhere else . Well done and...

We visited tonight for my Mums Birthday , wonderful welcome , fantastic service, delicious food many thanks to the chef Kapoor 👩‍🍳😊👍 seriously good food and menu selection fantastic, highly recommend great fresh food. Very good value Thanku 😊😊😊🙏

Lovely friendly staff, amazing food, highly recommended, you will not be disappointed, an all round gem, thank you

We’re not from the area and was walking into town. You could easily walk past this place without knowing but we stopped to peak inside and the place was full bar a couple of tables. The place is homely so there’s no style over substance...

I came here with friends for a birthday meal and it was amazing - such wonderfully tasty and authentic Italian food and very kind and thorough service. I will most definitely be bringing my family here and recommending it to everyone! You just can’t appreciate...

Absolutely stunning food, freshly made and with passion to authentic Italian food. Great service, friendly welcome.

Delicious, healthy Italian food at its best - our children love it. Family run. Without a doubt our favourite restaurant in Taunton.

I’ve been eating at Ciao Amore for over ten years. In that time I’ve never once had a meal that I haven’t loved. I was here again tonight for my birthday. I shared the bruschetta starter with my partner which alone is definitely enough for...

Cannot fault this restaurant. My partner and I favour it over every restaurant in town. The staff are always caring, attentive and provide a personal service. The food is fantastic and absolutely worth the money. We had bruschetta to share as a starter, both had...

Had best mussels we tasted for a starter each. Totally amazing. Pizza for main. Only ate 1/2. Rest boxed up to take home. Can’t fault the waiting staff. So friendly & helpful. Atmosphere so relaxed. Big thumbs up from us. Defo go again. Best Italian...

The best mussels ever tasted sauce to die for then followed up with pizza absolutely amazing service brilliant best restaurant in Taunton by far

Absolutely packed on a Thursday night and I can see why. Excellent food, and service. High quality food and huge portions! Serve Frascati too which is a bonus as my husband's favourite wine! Highly recommend.

Doesn't look much from outside but this is a fabulous little restaurant. Great food and friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable to. If I didn't live nearly 200 miles away I would be a regular.

Popped in for a early evening meal with my wife. Both had starter of Garlic mushrooms, followed our individual choice from comprehensive Pizza menu. Really excellent food and very nice none intrusive service. Been a few times and pasta menu was good also.

First popped in early week on the off chance even though the place was packed a table was found. We have returned several times since always booking before as it is always busy. The food is excellent and the staff always friendly and professional. Best...

Fantastic food , friendly staff alway made to feel welcome and they do a collection service too!!!!!

The best food and service around! We go all the time and each time it gets better ! Can’t recommend enough !

Visited here as part of a group , it’s clean and well organised , all the staff were very efficient and friendly. Chose a pizza as that is very often an indication of quality. It was too crisp , difficult to cut and didn’t appear...

Near Michelin star quality at Cafe prices and the Bruschetta was the best I have ever had, what more can I say except that the management have promised to inform me when Lobster dishes appear on the menu again which should be an experience

Went to this restaurant because of other reviews on trip advisor, but I was still a bit sceptical because the restaurant really doesn't look very much.... That said, the super friendly and helpful staff and the truly delicious food was a really great surprise. As...

Wonderful food and excellent prices! Pizza for £7.95! Staff very pleasant Good atmosphere Busy for a Sunday so that tells you something! Great family restaurant

Another superb evening at the best Italian restaurant in Taunton. On this occasion I tried two 'Specials', not on the standard menu. As a starter I picked the seafood salad, expecting something along the lines of a prawn cocktail. But no, this salad could have...

went with my girlfriend and were made so welcome, we were told of the specials and any questions we had they answered with such amazing knowledge of their food and drink. The food was unreal… portion size was perfect and the quality was the same,...

Just back from a visit to ciao amores- last time I was here was over 30 years ago and the food today was gorgeous, fresh, tasty and a really reasonable price. The staff were so good, helpful and friendly, I won’t leave it so long...

Six of us enjoyed a lovely meal here. Friendly staff, attentive but not intrusive service with good honest beautifully cooked food. Everyone enjoyed their meal - we will be back!

Just had a lovely meal with the family. Great service from lovely people and all six of us could not have been any happier with our meals. The food was superb and very good value, can’t wait to visit again

I visited last night for the first time as a group of 6 for my dad’s birthday and had a wonderful evening. The staff were so warm, welcoming and extremely attentive - nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely delicious and felt so...

Excellent service, we were a group of 8 persons. Good food, white pizzas, bolognese, tortellini, chicken lemon, etc we enjoyed the evening/ I would suggest a better vanilla ice cream for the deserts in an Italian restaurant thanks Ps : the price was OK

Visited here last night with my husband whilst staying nearby. Managed to book the last available table, its popularity is testament to the quality on offer. We were warmly greeted on arrival and shown to a table. The atmosphere was lively but relaxed at the...

Enjoyed a lovely Italian meal at Cia Amore. My husband enjoyed a homemade pizza and I had the pasta with mush in a creamy sauce. We couldn't resist a homemade dessert of chocolate cheesecake and tiramisu. My only small complaint was I asked for a...