Great dinner at a very reasonable price. Who knew pizza in Montana could be that good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kristina Phipps
We were greeted right away by a friendly hostess and quoted a 25–30 minute wait, which was accurate. Once seated, it took a little while before our server came by—around 10–15 minutes—so by that point we were ready to order everything at once. Service throughout the meal was on the slower side, and our server didn’t seem too familiar with the wine list. We also had to ask a few times for plates and glasses to be cleared.
I’ve always really enjoyed this restaurant, but this visit didn’t quite live up to my past experiences. On a positive note, the bread is still as delicious as ever—though it did arrive after our appetizers this time. Hoping this was just an off night, because I’d love to have it back near the top of my list!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
SouTex Traveller
Zesty Italian with casual vibe in the vibrant area near UM. Great service from Gabby, relatively quick kitchen given the number of patrons. Apps and entrees were yummy and good portions. All around great experience, highly recommend. But get there early for first seating, or be prepared to wait for the next round as tables open up. Everyone’s having a good time so can get pretty noisy, but it’s fun happy noise! Definitely worth waiting though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gaia Butterfly
The service has always been good. The food is usually very good. However, be prepared to catch 'em on a bad night -which I have a few times. Once they burned the garlic and pine nuts very badly. Once the meat was bad/old- smelly. It's too expensive to be served 😫 food! Also, they bring their fantastic garlic/parmesan bread with out asking, but then charge you for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tim
Food was alright, quality didn't match price. If you want italian food in Missoula this is probably your best bet. The desserts were the best part of the meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
moxieme63
My favorite about this restaurant is the appetizers and bread! Love their bruschetta and always try their featured wine...so good. I would be completely happy just with that. This last time I did try their seasonal Watermelon Spinach Feta salad and it was good. Good enough for me to recreate it when I got back home. This is where food feels like love.
Mark Kersting
I was not very impressed with their food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
J RE
The food is very good to excellent. However their charging a fee if you pay with a credit card is ridiculous for a restaurant. Greedy? poorly conceived idea?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Zeynep
Amazing food, amazing service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucas Jochim
Some of the best Italian I've ever had. Definitely a passion driven establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Fettuccine Alla Lulubella, Caprese
Restaurant Manager Tim Burke responded immediately and reimbursed me for the wine. I appreciate how he handled the issue. Thank You!
The wine menu listed a Super Tuscan for $110 so I ordered a bottle. The bottle that we received can be purchased through wine.com or at Total Wine for $27. That quite a mark-up. Not impressed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
motojake65
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Conlon
The food here is AMAZING!! Yummy 😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Mckray
A fun place with excellent food and service. A little loud but was very busy with most groups 4 or larger. I will definately go back next time I'm in town.
While traveling through Montana, you might suddenly find yourself in Italy! My family and I were passing through and looking for a place to enjoy a good dinner, and we decided on Ciao Mambo. We arrived about two hours before closing, the place was packed, many people were still waiting to be seated, and more kept coming in. We waited for a table for about 20 minutes. Everything we ordered was simply incredibly delicious. I grew up in Italy, and I can confidently say this is genuine Italian cuisine! Silky, delicate sauces, perfectly cooked seafood, amazing garlic bread with Parmesan that paired beautifully with the tomato soup topped with mozzarella. The staff was very friendly, and the waiters were attentive. I absolutely recommend this place and would gladly return again!
Great dinner at a very reasonable price. Who knew pizza in Montana could be that good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
We were greeted right away by a friendly hostess and quoted a 25–30 minute wait, which was accurate. Once seated, it took a little while before our server came by—around 10–15 minutes—so by that point we were ready to order everything at once. Service throughout the meal was on the slower side, and our server didn’t seem too familiar with the wine list. We also had to ask a few times for plates and glasses to be cleared.
I’ve always really enjoyed this restaurant, but this visit didn’t quite live up to my past experiences. On a positive note, the bread is still as delicious as ever—though it did arrive after our appetizers this time. Hoping this was just an off night, because I’d love to have it back near the top of my list!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Zesty Italian with casual vibe in the vibrant area near UM. Great service from Gabby, relatively quick kitchen given the number of patrons. Apps and entrees were yummy and good portions.
All around great experience, highly recommend. But get there early for first seating, or be prepared to wait for the next round as tables open up. Everyone’s having a good time so can get pretty noisy, but it’s fun happy noise!
Definitely worth waiting though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service has always been good. The food is usually very good. However, be prepared to catch 'em on a bad night -which I have a few times. Once they burned the garlic and pine nuts very badly. Once the meat was bad/old- smelly. It's too expensive to be served 😫 food! Also, they bring their fantastic garlic/parmesan bread with out asking, but then charge you for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was alright, quality didn't match price. If you want italian food in Missoula this is probably your best bet. The desserts were the best part of the meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My favorite about this restaurant is the appetizers and bread! Love their bruschetta and always try their featured wine...so good. I would be completely happy just with that. This last time I did try their seasonal Watermelon Spinach Feta salad and it was good. Good enough for me to recreate it when I got back home. This is where food feels like love.
I was not very impressed with their food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food is very good to excellent. However their charging a fee if you pay with a credit card is ridiculous for a restaurant. Greedy? poorly conceived idea?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Amazing food, amazing service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best Italian I've ever had. Definitely a passion driven establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Fettuccine Alla Lulubella, Caprese
Restaurantji Recommends
***Update***
Restaurant Manager Tim Burke responded immediately and reimbursed me for the wine. I appreciate how he handled the issue. Thank You!
The wine menu listed a Super Tuscan for $110 so I ordered a bottle. The bottle that we received can be purchased through wine.com or at Total Wine for $27. That quite a mark-up. Not impressed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is AMAZING!! Yummy 😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A fun place with excellent food and service. A little loud but was very busy with most groups 4 or larger. I will definately go back next time I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Spaghetti \u0026 Meatballs Salvatore, Fettuccine Alla Lulubella
While traveling through Montana, you might suddenly find yourself in Italy!
My family and I were passing through and looking for a place to enjoy a good dinner, and we decided on Ciao Mambo. We arrived about two hours before closing, the place was packed, many people were still waiting to be seated, and more kept coming in. We waited for a table for about 20 minutes.
Everything we ordered was simply incredibly delicious. I grew up in Italy, and I can confidently say this is genuine Italian cuisine! Silky, delicate sauces, perfectly cooked seafood, amazing garlic bread with Parmesan that paired beautifully with the tomato soup topped with mozzarella.
The staff was very friendly, and the waiters were attentive.
I absolutely recommend this place and would gladly return again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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