If you enjoy waterfront dining and Italian food, then there's a little-known restaurant in northern Ohio that belongs at the top of your dining bucket list. (Be sure to check out this list of waterfront restaurants in the Buckeye State.) Ciao Bella in Port Clinton is a delightful surprise to visitors who aren't from the area and a best-kept secret for locals. Located on East Harbor Lighthouse Landing Drive, it's the picture-perfect place to dine when you want to splurge a little, truly enjoy your food and take your time.
Welcome to Ciao Bella, a lovely little harbor restaurant that's home to some of the best authentic Italian cuisine in Ohio.
Address: 3880 East Harbor Light Landing Drive, Port Clinton, OH, 43452
The outdoor seating here is simply magical. In the warmer months, we highly recommend this seating option, weather permitting.
You can visit Ciao Bella Sunday - Thursday from 11 a.m. - 9 .m. and Friday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Indoors, the atmosphere is also unique, so if it's too chilly to dine outside you're still in for a treat.
Note: Reservations are recommended if you have a larger party. You can call (419) 734-2426.
As you might expect, the menu at Ciao Bella is absolutely divine. To view a full lunch menu, click here.
To view a full dinner menu in a separate tab or window, click here.
Whatever you order, don't forget to save room for dessert. There's no better way to end a meal than with cookies, gelato, and espresso.
Don't skimp on drinks either. The wine and cocktail menu is just as impressive as the food menu.
Once you've finished, take some time to explore the surrounding outdoor shopping center of Harbor Light Landing.
Have you ever been to Ciao Bella before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
For more waterfront dining in Ohio, check out our previous article: 11 Incredible Waterfront Restaurants Everyone In Ohio Must Visit.
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