Ciola Italian Restaurant

Ciola has such a nice atmosphere, and the service is so good, too. However, recently, we had the veal rollatini and it was TERRIBLE----the marsala sauce was watery and wimpy, and the pasta would have been better out of a Chef Boyardee can. What a shame such a nice place had such less-than-mediocre food. I see all the positive reviews, and I wonder if those people have ever had really good Italian food, like at Reale's Italian Cafe, or the Treehouse!

Pros: Less-Than-Mediocre Italian Food
Cons: Good Service, Nice Atmosphere

This was our first time in the restaurant. My wife took me here for my b-day. The food was great. So was the service. I felt like I was back in New Jersey. We will definitely return!!!

Pros: Atmosphere, Steaks, Winelist
Cons: Distance from Austin

My wife and I wre in town for the weekend and met some "local" friends at Ciola's. I had the Snapper Cartoccio (wrapped in paper) covered with shrimp and peppers. It was very juicy and flavorful. We all 4 had a great meal and our waiter was spot on. He was actually the Sommelier and our waiter. I ordered an inexpensive Chianti ($42) and when he brought the bottle to the table, he had prechilled it. He said that it seemd too warm to serve. Great restaurant.

Pros: Everything you would expect from a great restaurant
Cons: It's in a strip center. But that may be a positive since some people wouldn't find it.

Growing up on the east coast we just assumed all Italian food was great.....until I moved to Austin. It has taken me 20+ years in Austin to find real true Italian cuisine. It's one thing to say that you have been to a restaurant and had a great meal but, I've been to Ciola's about 7 times and every single time the meal was not just great but, memorable. It's been so good that we had our monthly wine dinner there last month. 15 of us in the back dining room. 5 coarses pared with great wine. Everybody loved the food and our waiter (Tommy) made the night a blast. I highly recommend getting a group together and make an event out of your meal....like the real Italians do!

Pros: Real authentic Italian Food
Cons: None

Fabulous! Great food, pleaseant setting, i usually wouldnt have dinner in a shopping center, but i said what the heck. to my surprise, it was great. nice litle crowd, and the pine nut crusted snapper made me crazy! i will be back

Pros: very good
Cons: older looking restaurant