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Ciao!

Italian Restaurant in Myrtle Beach

 
Ciao!
Rated: 3.8 out of 5 with 64 Reviews

Small restaurant and a deli within a strip mall. Non smoking atmosphere.


Ciao!
5223 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach
843-449-5700
Hours: Unknown
General Info:
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Snacks or Appetizers
  • Vegan or Raw Foods offered
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Posted: Dec 28th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
From: ABINGDON, VA
By: donb


Avg. Rating:4.7
Compares to the starving artist in abingdon, va. Was very, very satisfied ! .
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Posted: Oct 09th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
From: Glasgow, KY
By: m.h.


Avg. Rating:4.5
After reading many reviews of this restaurant, we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed! Everything everyone else said was right on the money. We went in early to avoid the Friday night rush. We were glad that we did, as the restaurant filled up quickly. They do take reservations. Not a bad idea as the dining area is not huge. Our waiter was a little short in the personality department, but serviced us fairly well. They brought fresh bread and dipping oil to the table. It was great! One of the other waiters told us that the basil they used in the oil was home grown by one of their customers. The olive oil was good quality as well. We ordered an appetizer. We got the crab stuffed portabello mushroom. It was topped with a lemon cream sauce that was out of this world. Could this meal get any better? Yes. There were four of us, and we all ordered different entrees. My husband had the veal lemone'. It came with a side of spaghetti marinara. It was wonderful. (I tasted it.) I ordered the veal Ciao. It was breaded veal fried and topped with zuccchini, roasted red peppers and topped with cheese. It was served with spaghetti marinara. It was fabulous. They gave me three huge pieces of veal. I had to bring some of it home. My friend had the lobster ravioli, in a creamy marinara sauce. She said that it was the best she had ever eaten. Her husband had the special, which was a grouper florentine. It was parmesean encrusted and served over spinach and finished with a lemon butter sauce. He really enjoyed it. To top it all off, we had the tirimisu. The BEST I have ever eaten. My friend also had a decaf cappacino which he said was also great. From start to finish it was definitely one of the best places I have ever eaten. I would definitely come back when in Myrtle Beach. A superb dining experience! Forget the run of the mill eateries. Give this place a try! You will not be disappointed!
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Posted: Oct 02nd, 2009 at 8:59 am
From: richmond, VA
By: jkm


Avg. Rating:5
Awesome little restaurant...excellent food & service!
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Posted: Sep 20th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
From: whiteville, NC
By: rg


Avg. Rating:4.3
Best Italian around, hands down. You won't go wrong here. Eggplant parm is incredible; ate there 3 times in one week. All freshly cooked. Reservations help. I'm ready to go back.
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Posted: Sep 18th, 2009 at 8:44 am
From: Melrose, MA
By: ck


Avg. Rating:4.7
This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. The food was excellent! The eggplant was the closest we have had to my mother-in-law's recipie. The Chocolate Chip Cannolli was out of this world! It is small but that creates an intimate setting. Our waitress Rachael was a real pleasure. Hopefully, she'll come back again in the summer so we can request her next year.We ended up taking a portion of our entrees home so it's like getting two meals in one. This is a not to be missed dining experience!
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Posted: Sep 05th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
From: Monroe, NC
By: fh


Avg. Rating:4.5
Excellent Carbonara and Spinach Ravioli. Although small restaurant, very comfortable, good service, excellent bread, generous portions. One of the best we have tried. Definitely will return.
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Posted: Aug 11th, 2009 at 1:18 am
From: Charlotte, NC
By: wpm


Avg. Rating:4.8
Great restaurant! Don't pass on the soup or the desserts. However, that means you'll probably end up taking some of your entree' home for lunch. Our waitress, Rachel, was attentive and helpful with selecting the perfect menu items. This restaurant is a local favorite based on the interactions I heard as people entered the restaurant and went to be seated near their friends. It was also a family friendly restaurant with kids and adults carrying on as families do when they are having a good time over a meal. At any rate, this is a great restaurant and I'm thankful to this website for listing them. We would never have noticed them just driving up 17. Thank you!
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Posted: Aug 07th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
From: Baltimore, MD
By: sz


Avg. Rating:5
WOW!! One of the best places I've ever ate!!! I had the spinach and walnut ravioli and my husband had the veal marsela, both to die for!!! We ate here on our last night and I wish we would have ate here sooner so we could have came back for more!! Definately the best place to eat in Myrtle Beach!! Oh and make reservations, this place fills in quick!!!
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Posted: Aug 03rd, 2009 at 11:15 pm
From: Flemingsburg, KY
By: bw


Avg. Rating:4
Nice authentic italian fare. Fresh salad, generous portions, friendly and helpful staff. The wait time was average for this quality of food. The seating area is small, and the noise levels are some what loud, but over-all I would certainly recommend this place, we will be back.
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Posted: Jul 23rd, 2009 at 11:35 am
From: Baltimore, MD
By: dd


Avg. Rating:4.3
I had an amazing experience with Ciao! The food and service were above and beyond. Can't possible recommend it more. Its a small place so arrive early and hungry!
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Posted: Jul 11th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
From: albemarle, NC
By: dr


Avg. Rating:5
The ciao restaurant was magnifico . Superb atmosphere, excellent services . The waiter tim was very professional . One the best little secret restaurants in the myrtle beach area. The food was out of this world and the service to match..
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Posted: Jun 27th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
From: Ocean Isle Beach, NC
By: mhh


Avg. Rating:5
The best Italian restaurant anywhere. My husband is Italian and he rates it above the rest. The staff is great and the food exquisite. We go at least once a month (and more often if possible). The veal dishes are out of this world. You are #1.
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Posted: May 05th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
From: Toronto, Canada, ON
By: sc


Avg. Rating:4.8
This is the best restaurant in Myrtle Beach. We discovered it a couple of years ago and it is always on our 'must visit' list whenever we're in town from Canada. The eggplant parmesan is probably one of the best things we've ever eaten. The wine list is extensive and the service is always fantastic. Be sure to make a reservation - this little gem fills up quickly.
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Posted: Jan 08th, 2009 at 7:57 am
From: Myrtle Beach, SC
By: dp


Avg. Rating:4
The food at Ciao's is first class! It is the best Italian food we have eaten in MB and the prices are very reasonable for the quailty of the food. The pastas are excellent with terrific home made sauces all served by a very friendly and helpful staff. Try their "specials" which provide a great option from the regualr menu..........they are very creative in what they offer. The wine list is very well priced with some good choices This place should be on all locals and vistors "must visits"
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Posted: Jan 07th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
From: Loris, SC
By: s.a.d.


Avg. Rating:4
We found this to be a very good place to eat. The soup was home made. I had the eggplant and pasta and my husband had the veal and both dishes were excellent! Price was good, the service was good and it is a cute little place. We are glad we found this place!
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Posted: Dec 22nd, 2008 at 10:12 am
From: Little River, SC
By: wjf


Avg. Rating:4.8
As a local in the area, there are so many fine restaurants but Ciao's is exquisite. A smaller menu but the quality and flavor of the food is well worth the dollar and limited choice. Generous portions and wonderful bread with dipping oil. Dana, our fav waitress, is by far the most attentive, friendly and knowledgable we've encountered anywhere. Try it, you won't be sorry.
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Posted: Nov 19th, 2008 at 10:05 am
From: Owego, NY
By: amw


Avg. Rating:4.8
Our golfing foursome ran across this restaurant 3 yrs ago and what a great find. Doesn't look like much outside(strip mall front) but the atmosphere is wonderful. We have now gone back here every year since and sometimes twice in a visit to Myrtle. Do not pass up a chance to enjoy a comfortable experience.
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Posted: Nov 14th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
From: OAKVILLE, ON
By: leon


Avg. Rating:4.8
Absolutely a must ... Lunch or dinner! fabulous service, outstanding food! every year we go on a golf holiday or a family vacation ... Its a must eat at ciao's .... And usually more than once a week!.
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Posted: Aug 17th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
From: Washington , DC
By: ls


Avg. Rating:4.7
We have travelled and lived in Italy. This is one of THE best italian places in US let alone Myrtle Beach. It is unpretentious and always accomodating with children. From the caprese salad to mussels to desserts - delicious. Fantastic alternative to the freezer-italian imitation called Carraba's
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Posted: Aug 02nd, 2008 at 2:19 pm
From: New Haven, CT
By: mp


Avg. Rating:3
Love the place. Fantastic food, excellent service found in an unassuming setting. Have been coming for years and the staff is mostly unchanged. Able to handle kids without a major production. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an alternative to the packed madness found on any given night out in town..
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Posted: Jul 31st, 2008 at 1:01 pm
From: Mt. Holly , NC
By: dh


Avg. Rating:5
As another reviewer said, "Just like your nanna made in Napes..." The best!
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Posted: Jul 10th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
From: Myrtle Beach, SC
By: cdr


Avg. Rating:4.5
Lucky me, this is on my way home from work. Great place for anyone who loves good food, Italian or not. Their specials are always delicious, menu items are wonderful and the servings are large, and the service is warm and friendly. The artichoke appetizer is the best thing I've seen on a restaurant menu in years. I eat here frequently and have never been disappointed. Be aware that you can call in and they will have your order ready to pick up as well.
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Posted: Jun 24th, 2008 at 8:33 am
From: New york, NY
By: tk


Avg. Rating:5
Best italian food i ever had and im italian. Veal marsala just perfect and the stuffed mushrum just delish. I WILL EAT AT CIAO EVRYDAY IF I CAN.
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Posted: Apr 19th, 2008 at 8:25 am
From: Susquehanna, PA
By: jk


Avg. Rating:4.8
As previous reviewers stated, this place is wonderful. Do not be turned off by the location in a small strip mall by a pet store. Some of the best Italian food I have ever tasted. Go early since the place in small and fills up quickly.
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Posted: Mar 19th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
From: Elkhorn, NE
By: mjb


Avg. Rating:5
Everything at this restaurant was great. The bread they brought out at the beginning was delicious, the salad was fresh, and the entrees were excellent. We had grouper, lobster ravioli, and veal marsala, and all of them exceeded our expectations. We will be back every year.
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Posted: Mar 04th, 2008 at 7:58 am
From: NYC, NY
By: j.b


Avg. Rating:5
I only can say the best italian food I ever had.
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Posted: Mar 03rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm
From: conway, SC
By: jbh


Avg. Rating:5
Best meal i've had at mb.
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Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
From: HANOVER, PA
By: jec


Avg. Rating:4.8
We love Italian food and eat in Italian restaurents quite often when traveling or vacationing. We agreed that this was the best ever.
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Posted: Jan 21st, 2008 at 10:28 am
From: Gastonia, NC
By: ts


Avg. Rating:4.7
We discovered this restaurant through restaurant.com. We were extremely pleased. It is a small restaurant and they have given it as much atmosphere as the size will allow. Our food was wonderful as was our waitress. Our courses followed one after the other and no empty tea glass for my husband. Their Walnut Spinach Ravioli was our favorite. The entrees range in price from $12.95 to $25.95. The Tiramisu is out of this world!! Thanks Ciao for a delightful evening!!
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Posted: Jan 15th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
From: Burnsville, NC
By: bsh


Avg. Rating:4.8
This restaurant is a hidden gem along Kings Hwy. We dropped in without reservations and were seated immediately. The service provided by our waitress was impeccable. The food was excellent. If you order nothing else here, you must try the stuffed portabella mushroom. It is absolutely amazing, and the lemon cream sauce is to die for! Absolutely NOTHING like your typical stuffed mushroom. We also tried the walnut & spinach ravioi and chicken Ciao which were both cooked to perfection and arrived hot and fresh at our table. The house dressing is light and flavorful. Make sure you ask for Tracy as your waitress -- you won't be disappointed. She was very attentive to detail. We had always dined at another extremely popular Italian restaurant, but this is definitely our new favorite. Don't miss this place! You won't be disappointed!
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Posted: Dec 28th, 2007 at 8:05 pm
From: Tega Cay, SC
By: lasc


Avg. Rating:4.8
As an Italian I tend to be extremely picky when it comes to food. CIAO far exceeded any expectation I could have ever imagined. The food was absolutely AMAZING. This is a MUST when visiting The Beach.
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Posted: Sep 11th, 2007 at 11:35 am
From: Lawrenceville, GA
By: bn


Avg. Rating:4.8
We found this by accident as it was a Friday night and everything was packed. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Our group had a cross section of pasta and seafood dishes and to a man we were overly impressed with the quality and the quantity of the dishes.
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Posted: Jul 31st, 2007 at 12:19 pm
From: Hendersonville, NC
By: esm


Avg. Rating:5
This restaurant is great! The food is fresh and full of flavor!!! Try the Grouper! It is awesome!!! We also had the veal piccata and linguini w/ white clam sauce, they were both wonderful!! The mozzarella is made in house, and you can taste it!!! They have an italian dessert they call the bomb, they are not kidding!!! Definitelys must try for locals and tourists!! I can't wait to go again!!!
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Posted: May 23rd, 2007 at 5:34 am
From: myrtle beach, SC
By: rlm


Avg. Rating:5
This is a small restaurant in a strip mall on Kings Highway but is a find for those who want excellent service, wonderful fresh prepared food and a deli. This is definitely an hidden treasure.
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