Ciao Wausau

Ciao in Wausau exceeded all my expectations! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely fantastic. * Dirty Martini: One of the best I've had! Perfectly crafted with the ideal amount of brine and a smooth finish. It was the perfect way to kick off the meal. * Lobster Bisque: Pure decadence in a bowl. The bisque was creamy, rich, and bursting with lobster flavor, with heart hunks of lobster meat. Each spoonful was a delight--definitely a standout dish. * House made Ravioli with Ground Beef: This dish was comfort food at its finest. The ravioli was fresh and tender, the beef filling was seasoned to perfection, and the tomato sauce brought everything together in a harmonious way. It was hearty and satisfying, leaving me eager for the next bite. The ambiance at Ciao is warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for a cozy night out. The holiday decor is BEYOND! The service was attentive, friendly, and ensured that every detail of the meal was flawless. I can't recommend Ciao enough--everything I ordered was prepared with care and delivered with incredible flavor. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Great pub style bar and restaurant. Large bar with lots of seating and dining area is pretty big. They decorate for Christmas so it's festive and comfy. Ordered the cinnamon old fashioned. 10/10 recommend. The bar tender was tentative and made a fantastic cocktail

Let's be clear that my desired score is a 4.5. It is always a bummer this app doesn't allow for 1/2 stars. I was part of a large group celebrating the birthdays of two group members. It was my first time, but everyone else had been several times. We were seated in a private room, past the kitchen. It was great to have a private room; however, the room could be improved upon to further heighten the dining experience. Our waitress did a solid job throughout the night; keeping track of all of the drink, appetizer and meal orders. The appetizers were well done. From raw oysters, calamari, bruschetta and smoked pork belly with red cabbage, there were plenty of options. Several people ordered salads. Both the Caesar and the beet salad were nicely prepared and enjoyed thoroughly by our group members. While the lobster bisque was really good, the garnishment of lobster was somewhat underwhelming. We sat down at 7PM and were advised there was one Beef Wellington left to order. I was the lucky recipient. It was prepared perfectly and the sauce accompanying it really finished it nicely. Whether it was crab cakes, Chicken Parmesan, pork chops or braised beef and pork, everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. At the end of the night, many people in our group found some room for dessert. Carrot cake, cherry cheesecake and salted caramel budino were all well received. A sample of the budino almost convinced me to place a late order. While a little pricey to go to on a regular basis, it definitely is a great special occasion restaurant. Don't hesitate to give it a try.

We celebrated our anniversary at CIAO and were totally impressed with the atmosphere, wait staff and most importantly the AMAZING meal! We came in to town from Seattle for a family memorial which happened to correspond with our 17th anniversary. My husband had the pork chop with mushroom risotto (CHARRED , MOIST, SUPERB) and I had the special which was sea bass with spinach bucatini (MOST EXCELLENT). We split the beet salad with house made ricotta, which was an excellent start to our meal. This was one of the best meals we have had eating out in a long time. We love good food and good wine and CIAO did not disappoint! Gracie Mille Don & Sandy

Second time here in 3 weeks. Both times great food. Both times, weird servers. Let me explain... First time, the server didn't tell us about the specials. We heard them after we ordered from the server behind us. Tonite, server ran thru them with zero explanation. Walleye Almandine and Chicken Marsala. The server behind us explained what comes with them and described them SO much nicer. I mean, this isn't Olive Garden. There is GOOD food here. Tonite's server didn't come back to the table until 15 min after she brought the food. We needed a bit of salt and grabbed another server. That server mentioned to her table behind us about their anniversary, and she'll bring their free desert. So, since we knew our server was very much lacking, my wife mentioned today was her birthday-hoping to see what she does. Answer...nothing. Great food. Great cocktails, but if I'm dropping $150 for 2 people, at least make an attempt to be a server...‍ And yeah, we'll be back. Love the place!