Ciao Italia

Ciao Italia is an Italian restaurant located in South Perth, Western Australia.

It was opened in August 1999 by Spartaco Rotella, a young Italian chef, and initially operated as a takeaway with seating for 20 patrons. Over the past 20 years, it has become an iconic establishment in South Perth, known for its authentic woodfired pizza, pasta, and gourmet Italian food. The restaurant creates a lively atmosphere with red-checked tablecloths and early 1900s crooner music. Ciao Italia's menu offers a variety of Italian dishes, including pizzas, calzone, pasta, and desserts like tiramisu and cannoli. One of their popular dishes is the Ciao Italia pizza, topped with tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives, and anchovies. Another crowd favorite is the Spaghetti Negri, a pasta dish featuring squid ink, prawns, and cherry tomatoes. Additionally, the restaurant serves a calamari salad and a daily mushroom soup. In addition to dining in, Ciao Italia provides delivery and pickup options. Customers can enjoy a 15% discount on their take away orders. With over 20 years of serving the South Perth community, Ciao Italia has become a beloved destination for those seeking authentic Italian cuisine in a vibrant setting.