Ciana Ristorante Italiano

(Edited to correct the type of pasta I had). Four of us ate here in November. We had not eaten here before. I made reservations but when we arrived, it was obvious we didn't need them. The place was empty except for one couple. The place is pretty basic, not much atmosphere. I don't recall any music in the background. I was craving pasta carbonara and read on facebook that this place makes an authentic dish. It was good but what I've eaten in Rome Italy is so much better. My Caesar salad was a nice portion with a thick and creamy dressing. My husband had the meatball sub. He really liked it. And it was a big portion. The garlic knots were delicious. I'm glad we finally got to try this place but it's not on the top of our best Italian restaurants in the area.

Fantastic Gnocchi, Excellent Service, & A Darling Hostess - Look, when I walk into a restaurant and am greeted by somebody's grandma pulling hostess duty at the front, I know I'm in for a good meal. The atmosphere was unpretentious; the server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without hovering; and the food was delicious. This being our first experience with the establishment, I asked if a gnocchi or two might find their way onto my plate of cheese ravioli a la vodka so I could see if I liked their recipe. Not only did the chef accommodate me kindly, but there were plenty of gnocchi to discover that I absolutely loved their recipe. The gnocchi was pillowy and flavorful without being chewy. The sauce was well balanced and tasty. My husband had the chicken parmesan with angel hair pasta and loved it. The chicken was properly pounded out and cooked with a crispy crust and tender meat. The portion was enough to feed 2, easily. We noted that every customer that came in during our meal seemed to be a regular, which made a lot of sense given our experience. We were in the mood for an impromptu classic Italian meal without the self importance that's become commonplace in town. This place fit the bill perfectly! We will definitely be back.

A cozy and authentic Italian restaurant with a warm, family-owned atmosphere. I had the fettuccine with shrimp — absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. We also enjoyed a glass of wine and tried several desserts — everything was fresh and flavorful. My boyfriend had spaghetti (I don’t remember exactly what kind), and he really liked his dish too. The service was outstanding — super friendly, polite, and attentive. You can feel the love and care in this family-run place. The ambiance was calm, relaxing, and perfect for a date night. The bill came to around $100 for two people, and it was absolutely worth it. Can’t wait to come back! Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates real Italian food and great vibes.

This place had a very relaxing atmosphere and a welcoming vibe. The food was tasty, with generous portions, and the kids’ menu offered a great variety. Overall, it was an enjoyable dining experience for both adults and children

Stopped in for dinner. First was given some fresh bread as an appetizer; very delicious. Got the soup of the day; also delicious. Ordered bolognese with fettuccine and meatballs. The meatballs were disappointing; no taste to them, very bland. Shrimp scampi was okay. Dessert of the pistachio crème cake finished out the dinner.

A new restaurant to us, it was a perfect night for a warm dish of pasta. This is a wonderful family run restaurant with their Nana greeting us at the door. We started with glasses of red wine and a special appetizer of fried mushrooms. They were crispy, juicy, and very hot. We shared a large classic salad that was one of the best I've had. It was loaded with spring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, banana peppers, olives, and roasted red peppers. The lemon vinaigrette was absolutely delicious with a little sweetness and tang. I would love a bottle of it. The special of penne with shrimp, Italian sausage, sundried tomatoes, and a touch of pesto had slightly sweet but lovely tang from the tomatoes. The stuffed eggplant was full of Italian sausage, onions, spinach, and cheese. The cheese was so gooey and the sauce was absolutely delicious like it was cooked with love. The eggplant was cooked crispy and filled with all the goodness it could fit. Service was attentive and the owners always checking on people. I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Italian cooking.

Wilmington now has a fantastic Italian restaurant! March 19, is the first time my wife and I tried this restaurant, and we will definitely be returning. Everything about this restaurant is outstanding. Our wonderful server, Ashley is so upbeat friendly and knowledgeable that she explained the various delicious offerings of the very unique and vast menu. I opted for a Ceasars salad with my meal, and it was honestly the best Ceasars salad I have ever had, incredibly fresh lettuce and very unique and tasty dressing. I had a wonderful dish with fresh shrimp,mushrooms, onions, and angel hair pasta, and it was amazing. My wife said that her veal parmesean was out of this world. The fresh bread is also on point! There was no way that we could eat the whole meal, so that means that we have another meal. The prices for what you get and the service is very good. We look forward to returning to try some more items from this very creative and delicious menu.

The food and service were both amazing. One of the most delicious and refreshing ceasar salads we’ve all had recently (homemade the traditional way at the restaurant), and delicious chicken milanese, chicken d’angelo, and gnocchi. The calamari and drinks were also amazing. Furthermore, the owners have a really inspiring and genuine story and we wish them all the best!

The service was great! He was attentive and polite. Food was absolutely delicious! We come from an Italian family so we are already tough Italian food critics. The story behind the restaurant's name was heart-warming and inspiring! God IS Gracious!!

Four of us ate here in November. We had not eaten here before. I made reservations but when we arrived, it was obvious we didn't need them. The place was empty except for one couple. The place is pretty basic, not much atmosphere. I don't recall any music in the background. I was pasta carbonara and read on facebook that this place makes an authentic dish. It was good but what I've eaten in Rome Italy is so much better. My Caesar salad was a nice portion with a thick and creamy dressing. My husband had the meatball sub. He really liked it. And it was a big portion. The garlic knots were delicious. I'm glad we finally got to try this place but it's not on the top of our best Italian restaurants in the area.

To celebrate some birthdays, 3 girlfriends and I came here for dinner last night. I absolutely love the food here, and I knew it would be a great experience. One friend ordered the chicken parm and a takehome of gluten free chicken marsala (there is gluten-free pasta, the chicken is grilled, and the sauce is gluten-free!). The portions were huge! Another friend ordered the veal parm which was massive too. The third friend ordered the chicken piccata- she was able to finish the chicken, but made almost no dent in the delicious pasta. I was tempted by so many entrees but stuck with the amazing stuffed eggplant which is soooo good! I also ordered a side of meatballs (my eyes were bigger than my stomach!). We also shared the calamari which was perfectly fried and crispy. Our waiter, Liam, was super kind and friendly. He was bustling around the entire time handling so much and still provided us great service.

To start, the bread was fabulous! Share bottle of Pinot Grigio which was good and only $35 My Milanese was good but the chicken scallopini was to die for! Portions are big, enough to take home leftovers! Cute restaurant and very crowded on a Saturday night, so don't expect fast service! Coconut Square wasn't quite what I expected, little dry with coconut on top! Need to leave that for Indochine! Call ahead for reservations

My friend and I ordered delivery via DoorDash. She has the fettuccine in a pesto sun dried tomato sauce. The pasta was delicious. I did not care for the dinner rolls that came with it at all. The appetizer sampler of fried mozzarella and cheesy bread was also good.

Genuinely some of the best Italian food ai have ever had!! Well worth the money - portions are huge! Highly recommend!

Enjoyed a wonderful meal last night. Service was good. Food was delicious. Appreciated the chef coming out and asking how much I enjoyed it. Very nice place.

Incredible meal last night - great service and fantastic food - the Bolognese was unique and delicious as was the Fettuccine Alfredo. The Caesar Salad was the best I have had in years. The owner is also a gifted mixologist and makes a killer martini!

Excellent service and large portions! This cheerful eatery offers fresh and delicious food, friendly service, and a nice wine selection. The bread was marvelous! I asked that my wine come with my meal, and it sure did. Rarely do I get wait staff who remember the details, so I was impressed. And I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw how much shrimp was included in my entrée. I chose this restaurant because it was close to Target where I needed to do some shopping, but I suspect I will return on a regular basis because everything was so wonderful on my first visit here. Plenty of parking and very clean restaurant and restrooms are a huge plus.

One of the positives was super friendly service! I would like to say I wanted to give 4 1/2 stars and I'll explain my reason for that, but I ended up giving a five because I didn't want their overall score to go down. I don't know if there's an option for giving 4 1/2 stars.... truth be told we stopped here because we had a coupon in the attractions dining and value guide and we were on our way back to Carolina Beach from a trip so we stopped in here. We almost left because there was a strange odor to the place, but we were both exhausted so we decided to stay. We sat at the bar and got quick service. My wine was good and my husband's beer was also perfect. They right away delivered some bread/ garlic rolls with butter while we were deciding whether or not we were going to stay or go. My husband ordered the seafood Fra Diablo and he absolutely loved it! All the seafood was super fresh and he actually said the calamari was the best he's ever had! The sauce was nice and light like he likes. I ordered eggplant Parm with angel hair pasta. I asked if it was sliced thin, and if they took the skin off and whether or not it was ready, the waitress was honest and asked the chef and yes, they did indeed take the skin off, and it was sliced very thin. There was a little too much breading for my liking, but other than that it was very good. I required extra sauce which the waitress promptly brought to me. They also promptly brought me out some grated cheese and crushed red pepper. The portions were huge so we had plenty to bring home. Probably enough for two more meals.! so if you stop into this cute little restaurant, give it a shot and hopefully they will fix that slight odor problem! And by the way, we looked up their cleanliness report and they got high scores for cleanliness so the odor isn't due to that!

Love this new addition to the Wilmington foodie scene! The food is delicious and offers some great options. Not to mention that it's an awesome family owned restaurant. We really felt like family with the service and attention. What I'm most excited about is that they serve a carbonara without peas! I'm not sure why pretty much every Italian restaurant here feels the need to add peas to their carbonara?! This menu feels like a family run Italian restaurant with well thought out recipes and lots of fresh ingredients and flavorful options. I also love the great specials they offer and the mocktail and zero proof drink options! Their steak Marsala special was delightful! A perfect blend of the creamy Marsala and mushroom sauce with a well seasoned and perfectly cooked steak. The pasta was also perfectly al dente. A friend tried the Gorgonzola sauce with shrimp and it was amazing, as well. We were both excited to try more! My one critique was the complimentary bread served at the beginning. It was a bit tough but that could be easily fixed. Definitely will be back and excited about the upcoming events and lunch menu! Thanks for making our meal even better, Jaqueline!

First off, the food we enjoyed: Starters of crispy brussels with aged balsamic, housemade herbed butter-n-rolls and salads with housemade hazelnut vinaigrette. Entrees include eggplant stuffed with sweet Italian sausage & mushrooms and honestly some of the best lasagna I have ever had. Oh yeah, the pasta sauce is also made in-house. But honestly, the co-owners both came out separately to chat with us (one of them, Lorraine, the head chef). Felt so homey, do yourself a FLAVOR and get to Ciana ASAP.

Came here for lunch. The soup of the day was Pasta Fagioli which was outstanding...included crumbled sausage. The Grilled Chicken Caprese sandwich was also very nicely done.

A great family run/owned business tucked in a strip center. Welcoming decor and service very attentive, yet new server. Food was fresh with large portion size all at great pricing. Garlic rolls to begin were warm and tasty and the wine pours generous. Caprese salad was enough for four and same for the calamari. Frutti del Mare was outstanding and loved that I could choose the pasta. Meatballs were tender and seasoned nicely. Vodka sauce could have used a bit more cream. We were so full we had to pass on desert but heard they have their own pastry chef from NY so will have to give it a try next time. Eaten at many of the Wilmington Italian restaurants and this one has been the best (food). Add some table cloths and linen napkins and this would rock the house.

Walked in on a Friday evening at this new Italian restaurant that's located next to Genki. Staff were very friendly. Kids eat free every day from 5 PM to 7 PM including a beverage. There was complimentary thick, warm bread with olive oil and basalmic vinegar. I ordered a stuffed eggplant ($16) and my partner ordered the special fried ravioli ($10). For the baby, we ordered the grilled chicken (plain) with veggies, which turned out to be broccoli. The stuffed eggplant was decent, very saucy. The complimentary bread was okay, tasted better with the stuffed eggplant on top. The portion was big and enough for two meals. I liked the fried ravioli better, it was very good. The breading was crispy. My partner wished the fried ravioli dish was bigger. Guess it turns out it was an appetizer, but on the special menu, it seemed like an entrée. Had to ask for more marinara sauce that came with the fried raviolis for dipping. My partner enjoyed the house salad that came with the stuffed eggplant. The salad had thick cucumber slices, tomato slices, red onion, roasted red bell pepper and lettuce. My partner enjoyed the wine flight, choosing the Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet. We ate cannolis ($6) for dessert, which was very good. They were 2 mini pieces with chocolate chips, garnished with a strawberry on the side. Go here if you're looking for a low-key casual restaurant with decent comfort Italian food.

Wow, wow, wow!! This was an all around amazing meal. We came in on a Friday at about 5:30pm. The hostess was very friendly and got us a high chair and let us pick our table. It's a good sized restaurant with Italian themed decor and a large bar area. It was casual and inviting. Our waitress was so nice and sweet talking to my baby boy. She knew to ask for his order first. Kids have 5 free meal options and 5 meals under $7. We also ordered their brussel sprouts appetizer from the feature menu right away. They were so crispy and I liked the balsamic glaze. While we looked over the menu she brought us the best rolls with herb butter! So good! We ordered the stuff eggplant, the Gorgonzola chicken with whipped potatoes and the angel hair pasta with Sunday sauce. All the entrees come with a salad. Their dressing is made in-house and they were very good. Our meals came out hot, flavorful and fresh! My son's meal was huge and perfectly cooked. The chef came out and also said hi to my son and joking asked if he liked the chicken. He smiled. We had so much food that we had leftovers for another meal. We just didn't have room for desserts but they sound delicious. I definitely plan to come back and try more of their menu.

I really liked the menu - LOTS of choices, including a whole list of mocktails. The food was very good. The Caesar salad was light and delicious as were the entrees. Our waitress was friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable. We'll be back!

If you're craving Marsala, better rethink that one. There's little to no sauce which made the pasta very dry. The chicken had very little flavor and was also very dry. The bread was fire though.

First time at this new addition and it was wonderful. We had a reservation on the early side but by the time we were done, the place was completely full and was a little loud from all the chatter. Music was at a reasonable level too! Service was attentive - at one point we had three people at the same time serving us. The complimentary bread is fantastic - warm and fresh and a great assortment. Portions were large and filling. We will definitely be back! Glad to have this new casual addition to town.

We stopped in this wonderful restaurant for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back! The owner was so gracious and our waitress was wonderful! The food was delicious and plentiful. We love Italian food and this place did not disappoint! It is close to Costco so super convenient and will become a favorite of ours when in Wilmington! Thank you to the owner and wonderful waitress. Well worth a try! Also a very cute and comfortable restaurant!

Great menu and good service. Pick your own pasta and protein. Will definitely go back again.

OMG another super bad Italian restaurant. My wife and I tried this place because the reviews were good. They must pay people to write these reviews.. it was one step above a box Italian dinner out of the Food Lion frozen section. I'm not joking either.i got the lasagna and my wife got the chicken parmigiana. Awful is an understatement. The sauce alone was like a bad jar from a supermarket. The chicken was definitely premade frozen from Sysco. The lettuce for the salad was brown and iceberg and romaine only with a jar dressing. The menus are like those really bad restaurants on the Miami South Beach strip were they try to get you to come in but the food is all processed and nothing is fresh. If you know good and great Italian restaurants stay away from this place. My wife and won't even be able to talk about how bad it was until tomorrow.

Ciana is my new favorite restaurant! Outstanding food and service every time I go. Really good Brussels sprouts, Delicious specials and great drinks. The tomato basil soup tonight was by far the best I have ever had!!!

First things first, me and my family were looking for a nicer casual Italian spot to eat, because we haven't found any stick out authentic Italian spots yet. My expectations were high when I saw the menu, and let me say the food delivered. Absolutely phoenominal. The sausage bruschetta was amazing, instead of bread it is served over raviolis. The flat bread pizza, perfect. She said they were using a new crust for the flatbread, and it was crispy for every bite, on every part of the pizza. My father grew up in NY, and ordered a chicken parm served over angel hair pasta, that was tossed in garlic oil. I did not try it, but according to him it was the best pasta he has ever had. His previous favorite was a place called Delmonico's, and he said this spot was way better. Regarding service, we got to speak with the two sisters who I assume are the owners and or managers of the place. Let me tell you, very very nice people. Their customer service made the place feel more like a hangout than a restaurant, that was until she served our food and we were in heaven. The fact that this place is not packed out the door yet is a miracle, and truthfully, I would come and try it for yourself before you need to place reservations the day before. I did not take photos of the food, I was too busy eating it!!! Easiest 5/5 I've ever had in Wilmington so far.

Great Italian food, made fresh daily. Extensive menu with tons of options. Staff, Ashley and Ryan were attentive and friendly. Pricing was reasonable. Portions were more than enough.

The best chianti I've had. The garden salad was cold and the fresh greens were okay, but it was the salad dressing that made the salad memorable. The dressing was made with a pecan hazelnut vinaigrette, so simple but wonderful. I had fettuccine with vodka sauce and Italian sausage. Very good, the sausage was very flavorable with Italian seasonings setting it apart. The first round of bread was a little tough, but the second round of rolls they brought was so tender it melted in my mouth. We got there at about 8:30, they were closing at 9pm, so the restaurant was not very full. Our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable and pronounced the Italian words with an old country knowledge!

Great restaurant!! The staff was super friendly and very attentive. The chicken parm was out of this world!!! My husband got the lasagna and loved it too. The caesar salad was also very delightful light but flavorful! Definitely will be back !

Food was delicious. Went there for our Anniversary. The bread is delicious as well as their meatballs. My husband got a pasta dish and said it was very good. Our waitress was great@ We would definitely go back.

Been to this restaurant a few times. The food is always very good. The staff is always very friendly and super accommodating. This will be a place I visit often.

A friend and I had a great lunch at this restaurant yesterday. Both the food and the service were excellent. I had a wonderful pasta dish and my friend who loves eggplant had a great sub and soup combination. They are open for dinner and have just started serving lunch. So I highly recommend them for both lunch and dinner. Prices were reasonable. I look forward to going there again soon.

What a delightful dinner we had at Cianas. It's conveniently located next to image monster near Target. We went on a Sunday afternoon, they open at 4 for dinner. The parking was easy, they hostess and all of the stuff were incredibly friendly and nice and did their jobs very well. Well. The ambiance was good, but I went there to try their Italian food. I've had my fair share of Italian food. I decided that I wanted to stay kind of standard on this day, not go in for anything wacky. And the first thing I wanted to try were there meatballs. So we tried some meatballs as the appetizer and they were great, the sauce had a sweetness to it and it was very pleasurable. Pleasurable. Could have just eaten the meatballs for dinner. But since we were sharing we ordered the main dish. I decided to go for cheese tortellini in an alla vodka sauce, a standard that I love and it did not disappoint! My friend ordered a seafood pasta dish that was beautifully presented and she really enjoyed it as well. We both to come boxes full for the next day. But that's because we were saving room for dessert. They have an extensive dessert menu with lots of wonderful choices on it, but the description of the strawberry shortcake cake definitely spoke to me. And they get them from bakeries up in New Jersey. They were incredible. This dish was very special and you should give it a try. Check out my photos and you will see how delicious this looks. It is not your standard strawberry shortcake. I would highly recommend going to this restaurant and giving them your business, they did also seem to have a good takeout business as well. Happy eating.

My experience definitely does not reflect the other Yelp reviews. In summary, would not come back. Kudos to the owners for effort. Food execution was lacking. Something must be working as there were more reservation diners vs walk ins. Definitely a geriatric crowd. Pros: clean, welcoming ambiance. Despite being short staffed, service was quick. Staff attentive. They were hustling. Bar didn't have a dedicated bartender. Didn't matter since bar was empty. More of a staging station for take outs/ deliveries. Cons: had high hopes for the food. Bread was out of this world. Clams/mussel appetizer was skimpy with 6 small clams and 6 mussels in a watered down broth overpowered by rosemary. Presentation in a large bowl emphasized its' skimpiness. Not bread worthy to dip in sauce. Pasta fagiole was hearty. Maybe because of the Italian sausage crumbles. Stuffed eggplant dish was slop. It was more of a sliced sausage and sliced onion dish in tomato sauce with 2 very thin layers of eggplant "sandwiching" the sausage slop in a baking dish. Not sure if ricotta was in the dish as described. The special Italian sausage ravioli was like the stuffed eggplant dish. Just substitute the onions and eggplant with ravioli. It too was not pretty to look at. Gnocchi was light and fluffy. Caesar salad was basic. Chopped up romaine, pre made dressing, tiny croutons. Not sure why the salad had candied walnuts? Overall, we had a nice family night out.

Visiting and found this wonderful place. Four of us for dinner. We ordered Chicken Parmigiano with meatball, Bolognese with meatball, A la Vodka with Shrimp and Basil Pesto with Sausage. Every dish was fantastic. Our server Jesse M was excellent. The restaurant was very nice and ambience was perfect. We highly recommend.

Excellent Food and Service, place was clean and the food was hot and fresh. The meatballs were excellent and authentic as was the Alfredo. We also had Veal Parmesan and those who had it said it was great as well. Will definitely return.

Should have been a lot better. $95 fixed price for their Feast of 7 Fishes. Should have been named Feast of 4Fishes. We were, however served two desserts. Their cream puffs were drenched in what appeared to be Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Basically mushy. The food did not appear to have been cooked in the kitchen, but opened from the freezer, reheated and served. Staff was not professionally attired. Old T shirts and old jeans. yuk. God knows where the staff had been prior to that evening's opening. I noticed in the foyer that the health department inspection (passed) was dated just two days before. This should have been a warning to me that there was a good chance the staff weren't fully prepared. We found this out the expensive. I dont like writing a poor review but the owner/manager really need to shape up.

We tried this weekend and was delicious. We got the sampler appetizer which was good. Our main entree was Lasagna which me and my wife shared and we had enough left over for lunch the next day. I like the bread and butter they bring out first. We loved it and will be back.

The food was very good although my veal could have been thinner. Salads excellent, meat balls very tasty. Rib Eye special cooked perfectly to order. Wine selection excellent. Service a little slow, but that could be due to new staffing, however staff was very attentive going out of their way to please. All in all this is a restaurant I'll return to again and recommend to friends.

Best Italian Comfort Food in the South. Warm, welcoming owners and staff. Healthy portions for a very fair price. Outstanding value can be found here! Highly recommend

5:30 on a Thursday evening. Only one other couple dining and only one other couple came in during our visit. I was really wanting this place to be good. Our server was outstanding, our food was not. The sauce was so sickeningly sweet we could not eat our meals. I had vodka cream hubby had marinara, both were laden with sugar. No we did not complain, because a replacement dish would not have solved the problem. Ambiance was nice for a strip mall. Would not return.

I had gone for lunch and the sandwiches were large and very good. So, thought we would try dinner. We were very disappointed. The food was very tasty but the dishes were incomplete and inconsistent. We both wanted some veggies so I got the Veal Gorgonzola - only 2 small pieces of broccoli that looked and tasted like frozen, not fresh. No roasted red peppers. It was drowning in the cream sauce but reasonable size veal. My husband got Veal d'Angelo. Arrived as simple a la vodka. They took it back and when it returned, it had a very small amount of spinach but at least there was some, no parmesan cheese, and there was the smallest piece of veal we ever saw - not at all the size I got in my dish. Since we had sent the dish back once already, he ate it with a smile on his face. Sorry didn't take any photos. I was so looking forward to the experience I had previously for lunch. For the price we paid, maybe I will stick to this being a lunch place.

Grand opening Sat July 8. New place to try. Some bugs are still being worked out. Mocktail and drink menu is very creative and must try. Fried calamari put hot on top of lettuce left it oily and wilted. Adding jalapeno and ranch dressing on calamari seemed strange. Salads good. Sweet spicy nuts on ceasar seemed strange. How much is too much sauce? Both specials tonight chicken piccata and creamy chicken and shrimp were oversauced on top of mashed potatoes. Baked Ziti was good. Eggplant milanese was bright and plated well but oversauced and not much flavor. Great coffee and cannoli dessert. It will be interesting as they tweak and adapt as reviews come in.

This place has the best food in town! The service is impeccable, and the ambiance is full of character. We have eaten here many times and was reading the recent review by Karen S. Before you review a place, ask the staff questions about the restaurant, the origins of dishes, the ingredients, and how they are made. All of their food is made from scratch! Including the dressings. This establishment is ran by a family, and both of the girls you saw tonight running the from are bartenders. One of them is part owner, the other owners were sitting at the door in the chair (the restaurant is named and opened in her honor), and the other two were cooking tonight. We have been able to see the process of them cooking before and they are like a well oiled machine! And calling the stuffed eggplant slop?? Each dish is assembled to order, base of it is marinara and ricotta which makes it creamy. The vegetables and sausage are indulgent and wedged between two huge pieces of eggplant, for one major reason, the executive chef cannot touch eggplant due to an allergy. This allowed for an enormously flavorful dish and I will always recommend as my favorite! And calling anything skimpy in their menu, believe me they are far from skimpy dishes or appetizers. What I love about Ciana, nothing comes from a bottle, bag or can. They stick to their principle of making scratch-made Italian inspired dishes every step of the way! Please go see them, dine with them, talk to them, they treat you as family.... The way a local restaurant should.

Hidden Jewel that's only been open for about a year. Large restaurant in a strip mall near Target. 100% cleanliness rating. Comfortable booths and tables, well stocked bar area. The Food is so good and the price is very affordable. Their bolognese sauce is superb. After a not so great but very expensive experience at a "higher end Italian restaurant" where I had to leave my cc to reserve and pay for parking on South 2nd st. I didn't know how this place would compare but it's far superior in the food and wonderful servers and chef. Free parking! And they cater! I've been there twice so far and have brought 4 others with me who also raved about it. You don't need to leave your cc when reserving. I'm a second generation Italian and definitely know good Italian food when I encounter it enough to bother to leave a review. Cocktails were delicious as well! Try it you'll like it!

Food was delicious! Service made us feel hurried and in a rush even with prior reservations. Closer to a fast-casual ambiance.

Great atmosphere, best Italian food we have tried in Wilmington and the service is very professional while friendly. Ciana is our new favorite Italian place.

The food is amazing! The service is excellent! And the ambience is so welcoming and warm. We were at the wine dinner and the pairings were impeccable, fresh homemade pasta and chocolate desserts, we were blown away!

Amazing food for a casual dinner with friends. I suggest getting a wine to go with your meal!

Absolutely love this restaurant. We visit frequently. They truly make you feel like you are at home. Food, service and the cocktails are all perfect. Love it!!

Amazing chicken parm!!!! If your from New York you gotta try the chicken parm here. Family business. Great service. Awesome menu!