Ciao

Wausau, WI · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Wausau
#12
of 148 restaurants
City Percentile
76%
rating percentile
Address
Ciao, 307 N 3rd Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Phone
(715) 298-2004
Website
ciaowausau.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Ciao is a restaurant located in Wausau, WI. It is one of 148 restaurants listed in Wausau. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Wausau city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #12 of 148 restaurants in Wausau. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ciao

Downtown Wausau locally owned and operated restaurant featuring hand made pasta, a large and diverse assortment of appetizers, dry aged local steaks and fresh seafood. Large, inviting bar with craft beer and cocktails, wine list and happy hour... More

Hours

Saturday4 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 John Starnes · Feb 2026

We had a great dinner at Ciao and will definitely be back. I started with the beet salad, which was wonderful—honestly one of the better beet salads I’ve had. My daughter ordered the Caesar salad; while the lettuce wasn’t quite as cool and crisp as expected, it was still an okay salad overall. For my entrée, I had the Cacio e Pepe, and it was spectacular. Even though the pasta was a little more al dente than I typically prefer, the flavor was outstanding and I would absolutely order it again. My daughter tried the gnocchi with marinara and said it was okay. We finished the meal with crème brûlée, which was very good and a perfect way to end the night. I also had a raspberry mule (with vodka added), and it was a wonderful, well-balanced drink. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and we

★★★★★ 5.0 Dan Evans · Jan 2026

Outstanding food, friendly service, nice atmosphere. Started with lobster bisque and a Caesar salad, both of which were very good. We both had a filet for our entree which were extremely tender. Finished with crème brûlée which was delicious.

★★★★★ 5.0 Purvi Patel · Mar 2025

Really good food, atmosphere, and vibes. Our server was friendly and attentive. We were large group with reservations. Few of us were vegetarians. Based on requests, they made vegetarian dishes for us. That was really sweet. Squash ravioli with butter sauce was amazing! Definitely recommend this restaurant to try out.

★★★★★ 5.0 Gaige Buska-Hack · Mar 2026

I got the bone in organic ribeye steak. The lady got the filet. Very good!

★★★★☆ 4.0 SAEED MORADI · Jul 2025

I tried the Chicken Parmesan at Ciao and overall it was a good experience, but a few things kept it from being perfect. The portion size was generous and the plate looked great when it arrived. That said, the sauce was a bit too dark and slightly bitter for my taste, and there wasn't quite enough of it. The chicken was crispy but came out darker than expected and had a slightly oily flavor. Also, the pasta on the side was a little cold, which took away from the comfort of the dish.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Italian restaurantBarEvent venueFusion restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurant

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