Ciao Ristorante

Ciao Ristorante Menu

(502) 690-3532
1201 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40204

Late Night Jniziare

To start.
Slow Baked Wings Late Light
Lemon brine, basil pesto and Parmigiano.
Chips and Dip Late Light
$13.00
Crispy salami, pepperoni chips, spinach and taleggio fonduta.
Savory Monkey Bread Late Light
$10.00
Daily creation on chef's whim.
Ciao Bread Sticks Late Light
$8.00
House marinara and garlic butter from scratch.
Focaccia della Casa Late Light
$8.00
Olive tapenade, sun-dried tomato and basil pesto.
Tagli di Formaggio Late Light
$11.00
House blend of cheeses and melted over our signature dough.
Ciao Meatball Late Light
10.00
Freddy p's recipe house marinara.

$Late Night Pizza de la Casa

Pizza.
Smoked Jalapeno Pizza Late Night
Parmesan cream sauce, smoked jalapenos, ciao pancetta, mozzarella and green onions.
Mushroom and Truffle Pizza Late Night
Roasted mushrooms, white sauce, truffle oil and taleggio.
Margherita Pizza Late Night
House selected mozzarella, French basil and tomato.
IL Pollo Pizza Late Night
Grilled chicken, spinach, taleggio, artichokes and red pepper.
Salsiccia Pizza Late Night
Ciao's Italian sausage, red sauce, green pepper and red onion.
Vegetable Pizza Late Night
Zucchini, artichoke, marinated tomatoes, roasted garlic, eggplant, mushrooms, red onions and peppadews.
Scampi Pizza Late Night
Shrimp, pesto cream, lemon, Oregano and peppadews.
Supremo Pizza Late Night
Ciao's Italian sausage, salami, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, green peppers and Kalamata.
Butternut Squash Pizza Late Night
Figs, spinach, marinated tomato and butternut squash.
Asparago Pizza Late Night
Fresh asparagus, smoked chicken, caramelized onions, mushrooms, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Late Night Pizza by the Slice


Cheese Pizza Slice Late Night
$4.00
Cheese and Sausage Pizza Slice Late Night
$5.00
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Slice Late Night
5.00

$Late Night Build Your Own Calzone


Cheese Calzone Base Late Night
8.00
Add toppings (vegetable and meat) for an additional charge.

$Dinner Lniriare

Beginnings.
Ciao Wings
Baked in lemon brine, basil pesto and Parmigiano.
Savory Monkey Bread
$10.00
Daily creation on chef's whim.
Chips and Dip
$13.00
Crispy salami, pepperoni chips, spinach and taleggio fonduta.
Crab Arancini
$15.00
Jumbo lump crab mixed with risotto, herbs, and spices. Breaded and fried for a crispy finish. Served with lemon garlic aoili
Calamari
$14.00
Flash-fried calamari pickled chile, mixed olive blned, lemon and roasted garlic aioli.
Focaccia della Casa
$8.00
Olive tapenade, sun-dried tomato and pesto dipping sauces.
Salumi
$24.00
Salami Rustico, Speck, and Hot Capricola Meats. Served with Smoked Gouda, Fig & Honey Goat Cheese, Creamy Cheddar Cheese, Rosemary & Olive Oil, Wheat, and Garlic Thyme Crackers, Hot Honey, Grain Mustard, Fig Preserves, Apples and Olives
Mussel Classico
$18.00
Sauteed mustard, white wine garlic and herb broth, green onions, fresh tomato and grilled bread.
Toasted Ravioli
Spinach and ricotta stuffed ravioli.
Ciao Meatball
$10.00
Freddy p's recipe, house marinara and 10 oz. topped with mozzarella. Served with grilled bread
Traditional Bruschetta
$12.00
Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Onion, Olive Oil and Balsamic Reduction. Served on Grilled House-made Bread, Finished with Balsamic Reduction and Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Crab Cakes
20.00
Pan seared crab cakes, topped Lemon and Roasted Garlic Aioli

$Dinner Verdure

Greens. Add salmon (4 oz.), shrimp (5) and chicken for an additional charge.
Ciao Caesar Salad
$9.00
Kentucky bibb, parmigiano reggiano and scarti di pasta.
Michigan Apple Salad
$10.00
Mixed greens, blue cheese, crumbles, candied pecans, apple slices, dried cranberries and apple vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
$10.00
Burrata cheese, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, field greens and balsamic reduction.
Italiano Chop Salad
$12.00
Romaine lettuce, roasted garlic vinaigrette, salami, chick peas, artichokes, pepperoncini, red onion, cucumber, prosciutto and cherry tomatoes.
Roasted Beets Salad
$11.00
Roasted golden and red beets. pistachio encrusted goat cheese, fig dressing and fresh strawberries.
The Ciao Salad
$7.00
Our house salad with fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, soy nuts, Parmesan and lemon vinaigrette.
Nudo Salad
$12.00
Spinach, Mixed Berries,Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Berry Vinaigrette
Roasted Butternut & Brussel Salad
12.00
Warm Salad with Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprouts, Olive Oil, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans, and Candied Prosciutto. Topped with House-made Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

$Dinner Classico

Classic fare.
Baked Lasagna
$18.00
Select beef, house marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, hand boiled egg and Parmigiano.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Freddie p's family recipe, large enough to fill you up house marinara and spaghetti topped with Parmesan.
Chicken Marsala
$21.00
Pan-seared chicken in dry Marsala wine, with sauteed mushrooms and onions over linguine.
Linguine alla Vongole
$20.00
Littleneck clams, chopped clams, white wine broth, garlic and parsley.
Chicken Alfredo
$18.00
Grilled chicken breast, creamy Alfredo sauce, linguine pasta and topped with Italian parsley. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge.
Shrimp Scampi
$22.00
6 shrimp sauteed in a garlic, white wine and butter sauce, served over linguine, seasonal fresh tomatoes and capers.
Linguine Bolognese
$21.00
Slow-cooked Pork & Beef Bolognese finished with olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano
Ciao Parmgiana
Your choice of chicken, veal or eggplant is breaded and fried, covered in marinara and mozzarella, baked to a golden brown and nestled on a bed of spaghetti.
Baked Manicotti
$16.00
Fresh pasta, rolled, filled with spinach, ricotta, marinara and Italian spices.
Pasta Carbonara
$19.00
Spaghetti tossed in oil and garlic with pancetta rolled in Parmesan and warm poached egg to finish.
Lobster Ravioli
26.00
Lobster Ravioli in Italian Herb Cream Sauce

$Dinner Pasta della Casa

House pasta.
Capellini Picante
$20.00
Capellini pasta with house basil pesto, red onion, broccoli, crushed red pepper and pan fried chicken.
Lobster Ravioli
$26.00
Lobster Ravioli in an Italian Herb and Cream Sauce.
Penne del Giardino
$20.00
Garbanao bean penne with house basil pesto, fresh seasonal tomatoes, red onion, spinach and mushrooms. Gluten free.
Pappardelle Duck Ragu
$25.00
Slow braised Duck, Porcini Mushrooms, Pappardelle Pasta, Tomato based sauce, Finished with Parmigiano Reggiano
Gnocchi alla Vodka
$22.00
House-recipe Italian sausage, vodka sauce, hand-made potato gnocchi, ricotta salsa with house-made basil pesto.
Baseciola
$24.00
Rib-eye strips, red onion, mushrooms, fresh Italian parsley, beef cream sauce and over linguine.
Pasta Pomodoro
$20.00
Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil, Parmesan Spaghetti
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$21.00
House-made Ravioli Filled with Roasted Butternut Squash, Onion, Ricotta, and Garlic. Served in a Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce.
Chicken Parma Rosa
22.00
Pan-seared Chicken, Garlic, Oregano, Chili Flake, Pancetta, and Penne Pasta. Tossed in a Tomato Cream Sauce

$Dinner Tera e Mare

Land and sea.
Seafood Puttanesca
$28.00
Mussels, clams and shrimp over linguine with red onions, tomatoes, capers and olives finished with red wine, anchovies and garlic puttanesca sauce.
Risotto Truffle
$26.00
Risotto with mixed mushrooms. Topped with White Truffle Oil
Ciao Burger
$16.00
Hand-pattied 8 oz. burger, pretzel bun, tomato jam, provolone, dressed house frites. Add pancetta for an additional charge.
Grilled Salmon
$30.00
Pan-seared Salmon Wrapped in Prosciutto, Served Over Brown Butter Cauliflower Puree with Grilled Asparagus and Topped with a Lemon Buerre Blanc
Chicken Limone
28.00
Sauted Chicken in a Lemon Caper Sauce, Grilled Asparagus, Capellini Olio, Finished with Sliced Lemons

$Dinner Pizza della Casa

House pizza. Additions for an additional charge.
Smoked Jalapeno Pizza
Taleggio cream sauce, smoked jalapenos, ciao pancetta, caramelized onions, mozzarella and green onions to top.
Mushroom and Truffle Pizza
Roasted mushrooms, white sauce, black truffle oil and taleggio.
Margherita Pizza
House selected mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes.
Pollo Bianco
Grilled chicken, Parmesan Cream, Spinach, Tomatoes, Sauteed Onions, Garnished with Shredded Parmesan
Salsiccia
Ciao's Italian sausage, red sauce, green pepper and red onion.
Vegetable Pizza
Zucchini, artichokes, marinated tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted garlic, red onion, peppadews and eggplant.
Scampi Pizza
Shrimp, pesto cream, lemon and oregano and sweet peppadew peppers.
Supremo Pizza
Ciao's Italian sausage, salami, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion, green peppers and Kalamata.
Vegan and Gluten Free Cheese Pizza
$20.00
Ciao's Italian red sauce and vegan cheese on a cauliflower crust, available as 12" only. Vegan. Gluten free.
Build Your Own Calzone
$12.00
Start with a cheese calzone.
Ciao Bread Sticks Pizza
$8.00
House marinara and garlic butter from scotch.
Tagli di Formaggio Pizza
$11.00
Cheesesticks, house blended selection melted over our signature dough.
Meatball Pizza 12in.
$22.00
House made meatballs sliced thinly, Red Onion and Mozzarella Cheese.
Meatball Pizza 20in.
$28.00
House made meatballs sliced thinly, Red Onion and Mozzarella Cheese.
Butternut Squash Pizza
Fig, Spinach, Marinated Tomatoes, Butternut Squash, White Sauce

Dinner House Side

No substitution.
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
$6.00
Truffle, Parmesan and Black Garlic Fries
$6.00
Grilled Broccolini
6.00
Grilled Broccolini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Calabrian Chili.

$Kids Menu


Kids Cheesy Bread
$5.00
Kids Cheese Pizza
$5.00
Kids Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
$6.00
Kids Cheese and Sausage Pizza
$6.00
Kids Penne with Marinara Sauce
$5.00
Kids Penne with Alfredo Sauce
$6.00
Kids Chicken Tenders with French Fries
6.00

$Lunch Lniriare

Beginnings.
Savory Monkey Bread
$10.00
Daily creation on Chef's whim.
Chips and Dip
$13.00
Crispy salami and pepperoni chips, spinach and taleggio fonduta.
Calamari
$14.00
Flash fried calamari, pickled chile, mixed olive blend, lemon and roasted garlic aioli.
Ciao Wings
Baked in lemon brine, basil pesto and parmigiano.
Mussels Classico
$18.00
Sauteed mussels, white wine garlic and herb broth, green onions, fresh tomato and garlic bread.
Bruschetta
$14.00
Grilled House Bread, Oven Roasted Tomatoes,Ricotta,Prosciutto, Extra Virgin Oil,Argula
Ciao Meatball
$10.00
Freddy I's recipe, house marinara, 10 oz. topped with mozzarella.
Focaccia della Casa
$8.00
Olive tapenade, sundried tomato and pesto dipping sauce.
Toasted Ravioli
Spinach and ricotta stuffed ravioli.

Lunch Verdure

Greens. Add salmon (4 oz.), shrimp (5) and chicken for an additional charge.
Ciao Caesar Salad
$9.00
Kentucky bibb, parmigiano reggiano and scarti di pasta.
Michigan Apple Salad
$10.00
Mixed greens, bleu cheese, crumbles, candied pecans, apple slices, dried cranberries and apple vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
$10.00
Burrata cheese, fresh roasted tomatoes, bail pesto, field greens and balsamic reduction.
Italiano Chop Salad
$12.00
Romaine lettuce, roasted garlic vinaigrette, salami, chick peas, artichokes, pepperoncini, red onion, cucumbers, prosciutto
Roasted Beets Salad
$11.00
Roasted golden and red beets, pistachio encrusted goat cheese, fig dressing and fresh strawberries.
The Ciao Salad
$7.00
Our house salad, with fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, soy nuts, Parmesan and lemon vinaigrette.
Nudo Insalata
12.00
Baby spinach, mixed berries, goat cheese, candied pecans and blueberry dressing.

$Lunch Jra Pane

Between bread. All sandwiches are served with house-made chips. Substitute house fries and full portion of fries for an additional charge. Sandwiches also available as wrap for an additional charge.
Panino alla Meatball Sandwich
$12.00
Meatball, provolone and marinara on garlic wheatberry bread.
Ciao Burger Sandwich
$12.00
Hand pattied 8 oz., tomato jam, topped with provolone, on pretzel bun, add pancetta for an additional charge.
Sausage Italiano Sandwich
$12.00
House made sausage, mozzarella, peppers, onions, topped with scratch - made pizza sauce on house made bread.
Italian Sub
$14.00
Ham, pepperoni, salami, capicola, provolone, banana pepper, topped with oil and vinegar, Italian seasoning, on house made bread.
Ribeye Sandwich
$14.00
7 oz. thin sliced ribeye, sauteed mushrooms and onions, horseradish aioli, on buttered pretzel bun.
Portobello Panino Sandwich
$11.00
Honey and balsamic marinated portobello mushroom, sun dried tomato pesto, provolone cheese, on grilled sourdough bread.
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
$10.00
Smoked turkey slices, Swiss cheese, arugula, tomatoes, local bacon, Dijon mustard on wheat bread.
Italian Beef Sandwich
$14.00
Thinly sliced Italian beef, simmered in gravy and spices, topped with provolone cheese and giadiniera vegetables on Italian crusty bread.
Filetto di Pesce Sandwich
$12.00
8 oz. fried beer battered cod filet, over white or wheat bread and house frites.
Siciliano Hot Brown Sandwich
$12.00
Open faced with home smoked turkey, pancetta and marinara tomatoes.
Spinach and Taleggio Sandwich
$12.00
Creamy spinach taleggio cheese blended with marinated tomatoes, artichoke and mushrooms, served open-face on house-made bread.
Veggie Wrap
$12.00
Mixed seasonal vegetable on your choice of spinach or honey wheat wrap.
1/2 Order Sandwich
10.00
Include salad.

$Lunch Classico

Classic fare. Ask your server about our daily pasta special as well as our gluten free pasta.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Freddie p's family recipe, large enough to fill up house marinara, spaghetti topped with Parmesan.
Ciao Parmigiana
Your choice of chicken, veal or eggplant is breaded and fried, covered in marinara and mozzarella, baked to a golden brown and nestled on a bed of spaghetti.
Baked Lasagna
$16.00
Select beef, house marinara, ricotta mozzarella, hard boiled egg and parmigiano.
Chicken Alfredo
$16.00
Grilled chicken breast, creamy Alfredo sauce, linguine pasta, topped with Italian parley. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge.
Rigatoni Bolognese al Forno
$19.00
Slow cooked pork and beef bolognese topped with fresh mozzarella and over baked.
Baked Manicotti
16.00
Fresh pasta, rolled, filled with spinach, ricotta, marinara and Italian spices.

$Lunch Pizza Della Casa

House pizza. Toppings for an additional charge.
Smoked Jalapeno
Taleggio cream sauce, smoked jalapenos, ciao pancetta, caramelized onions, mozzarella, green onion to top,
Mushroom and Truffle
Roasted mushrooms, white sauce, black truffle oil and taleggio.
Margherita Pizza
House selected mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes.
IL Pollo
Grilled chicken, spinach taleggio artichokes and red peppers.
Salsiccia Pizza
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Vegetable Pizza
Zucchini, artichokes, marinated tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted garlic, red onions, peooadews and eggplant.
Scampi Pizza
Shrimp,pesto cream, lemon, oregano and sweet peppadew peppers.
Supremo Pizza
Ciao's Italian sausage, salami, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion, green peppers and Kalamata.
12" Cheese Pizza
20.00
Ciao's Italian red sauce and gluten free cheese on a Cauliflower crust.

$Ciao Pizza Lunch Special


Single Slice of Cheese Pizza Lunch Special
$12.00
Small side salad and a drink.
Single Slice of Sausage Pizza Lunch Special
$12.00
Small side salad and a drink.
Single Slice of Pepperoni Pizza Lunch Special
$12.00
Small side salad and a drink.
Cheese Pizza Slice Lunch Special
$5.00
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Cheese and Sausage Pizza Slices Lunch Special
$6.00
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Slices Lunch Special
$6.00
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
Build Your Own Calzone Lunch Special
$9.00
Start with a cheese calzone.
Tagli and Formaggio Lunch Special
$10.00
Cheese sticks, house blended selections melted over our signature dough.
Ciao Bread Sticks Lunch Special
8.00
House marinara and garlic butter.

$Family Style Dishes


Spaghetti and Meatballs
Freddie p's meatballs, house marinara, spaghetti and topped with mozzarella.
Baked Manicotti
Fresh pasta, rolled and filled with spinach, ricotta, marinara and Italian spices.
Lasagna with Meat
Select beef house marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, hard boiled egg and parmigiano.
Baked Penne with Sausage
Deep dish baked penne with Italian sausage, red peppers, house marinara and mozzarella.
Ciao Parmigiana with Chicken
Chicken is breaded and fried, covered in marinara and mozzarella. Baked to a golden brown and nestled on a bed of spaghetti.
Ciao Parmigiana with Veal
Veal is breaded and fried, covered in marinara and mozzarella. Baked to a golden brown and nestled on a be of spaghetti.
Chicken Alfredo
Grilled Chicken Breast, Creamy Alfredo Sauce and Linguine Pasta
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded and Fried Eggplant, Covered in Marinara and Mozzarella, Baked to a Golden Brown and Nestled on a Bed of Spaghetti
Shrimp Alfredo
Sauteed Shrimp, Creamy Alfredo Sauce and Linguine Pasta
Chicken Marsala
Pan-Seared Chicken in Dry Marsala Wine, with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions over Linguine

Dolci

Desserts.
Mertillo Calzone
$9.00
Vanilla cream cheese whipped with blueberries, tucked inside a sweet calzone, finished with a mixed berry glaze and house whipped cream.
Tiramisu
$8.00
House-made traditional recipe, ladyfingers, coffee liqueur, espresso and mascarpone.
Cheesecake della Casa
$9.00
Classic cheesecake made in-house with your choice of toppings.
Frittelle Dolci
$9.00
Fresh strawberries, chocolate chips and vanilla cream, bounded by 2 small pillow-y pancakes, finished with a blanket of warm nutella and whipped cream.
Gelato Artegiano with Vanilla Bean
$5.00
Gelato Artegiano with Pistachio
$6.00
Chef's whim.
Cannoli
$4.00
Ricotta filled cannoli and chocolate chips.
Gelato Artegiano chocolate
$5.00
Chocolate Gelato
Italian Cream Cake
10.00
Three Layers of Moist White Cake, Creme icing, Butter-toasted Coconut, and Pecans

$Caffee


Classic
$3.50
Our house selection of seasonal local coffee, cream and sugar.
Affogato
$6.00
Vanilla gelato, house espresso and sea salt caramel.
Darker Americano
6.00
Long double pour of house espresso, godiva dark chocolate liqueur. We also suggest the additional shot of Buffalo trace's bourbon cream to lighten for an additional charge.

$Drinks

we offer co9ke products as well as Sweet and Unsweet Tea
Coke classic
$2.50
16oz coca cola classic
Diet Coke
$2.50
16 oz. Diet Coke
Fanta Orange
$2.50
16oz. Fanta Orange
Minute Maid lemonade
$2.50
16oz. Minute maid lemonade
Sprite
$2.50
16oz. Sprite
Sweet Tea
$2.50
16oz Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
$2.50
16oz. Unsweetened Tea

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