Ciao’s Catering And Cakes

The pheasant tortelli with mushroom cream sauce is one of my all-time favorites. The antipasto plate is huge and absolutely amazing. The desserts are also fantastic. I ordered takeout for the family, and everyone loved everything — even my 5-year-old! There were plenty of leftovers as well; the portions are very generous.

This is the most authentic Italian cuisine in South Bend. Adele is an exceptional chef who puts a lot of thought and care into her menus. We enjoyed a tasting menu that featured pheasant ravioli and beef short ribs wrapped to perfection. All the pasta was freshly made.

I visited this restaurant for the first time and absolutely loved the atmosphere! The staff were incredibly friendly, and the prices were excellent considering the quality and portion sizes of our meals. Everything is made with homemade pasta. The cheese wheel presentation was unique and definitely worth the extra cost! I would definitely come back again!

Ciao?s in South Bend, Indiana is a culinary oasis. I live in a part of Florida that is fortunate enough to have excellent restaurants, many award winning, and I?ve traveled in Italy. Ciao?s ambiance, knowledgeable servers and fresh, perfectly prepared food is second to none. I started with Cozze Piccante(Spicy Mussels) and Burrata. The mussels were perfectly cooked and the spicy tomato sauce that enveloped them complimented the briny succulence of the bivalves. The Burrata was served with arugula and what at first glance was an anemic tomato. I learned not to judge a tomato by its color. The greens were fresh and the perfect compliment to the the rich, creamy cheese but the tomato was bursting with the flavor of summer and made the dish spectacular. We then had Pheasant Tortelli and Bronzino al Forno. Though Adele, the chef/owner, gently tried to steer us to complimentary entrees, we stayed true to our individuality. My husband had the Pheasant and I had the Bronzino al forno. I had never had Pheasant and loved the gaminess of the pheasant stuffed tortelli paired with the earthy mushroom cream sauce. It was not a heavy dish but brought to mind Fall and forests. My Bronzino al forno was summer on a plate. The fish was perfectly prepared in a light lemon herb sauce that enhanced the fish without overwhelming the delicate fish. If you have been to Italy or if you want to experience fresh Italian fare at its finest, make a reservation at Ciao?s.

This is a fine dining establishment. The service is fantastic, and the main courses are bursting with flavor. Adele is a superb Italian chef, bringing a genuine Italian experience to South Bend. Don?t forget to pass up on her pastries! The tortq di Napoleone was a perfect post dinner treat.