Ciao! Cafe & Wine Lounge
Erik Schuster · 57 Google reviewsCiao! Cafe & Wine Lounge — high-caliber italian in West Loop. Romantic without trying too hard. Worth ordering a drink, because the bar holds its own, and owner on site. [$$]
What 149 diners keep saying
What 149 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Wonderful place to go on a Friday or Saturday when there’s live music”
“Live music looking out as the snow was falling on Valentines Day made the evening magical. The pasta was absolutely amazing! Wonderful, owner wonderful, staff and service, wonderful!”
“Very cosy atmosphere - with limited seating. Enjoyed the live music and friendly owner checking in on us periodically. The service as well as the food and wines were very good. Note: CASH ONLY venue.”
“It's such a great vibe and atmosphere! The music is always awesome as is the service. Love this place and the owners!!”
“You guys this place has been around for 20 years! Parking is insanely easy I got a spot right in front! We need to keep patronizing these hidden gems. I sat at the bar with friends and the bartender Drew was such a fabulous host! So attentive and so generous and very knowledgeable about wines. He let us try a few because he understood we were picky. There was live bossa nova Music and the place is very intimate and perfect. The design is early 2000’s but somehow works so well- I love this place! Food is incredible we split the rigatoni and the bacon dates and it was Insanely delicious. There are couches to lounge and plenty of tables but still cozy! Keep this place Alive at all costs!!”
“Quiet, charming, warm place to sit and have cocktail or a glass of wine. Nice selection vinyl to spin for mood. The staff, Drew was behind the bar is vey welcoming and friendly, quickly becomes your sommelier, guide, new friend in a rough world. I will go many time more now that I’m aware of this gem.”
“Honestly have never been here but just a note for the owners/employees people constantly trip on the corner in front of your window and you guys should be painting it so people don't trip over it. I just saw a little kid trip over it one minute ago.”
“Great intimate spot for drinks and incredible and intimate live music, great food, lovely staff”
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