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Ciao Italia

273 Mill Point Rd, South Perth WA 6151, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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273 Mill Point Rd, South Perth WA 6151, Australia

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+61 8 9368 5500
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ciao Italia

Locals start lining the footpath before 5 PM for good reason—Ciao Italia turns out oversized platters of Italian comfort built for big groups. Red-and-white checkered cloths, clattering plates, and strictly walk-in seating. The room hums with pure trattoria energy. Diners steer each other toward the handmade Linguine Salerno—springy strands tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with chicken and mushrooms—and blistered pizzas served on elevated stands. Bring your own wine, pass bowls of garlicky chilli mussels across the table, and end on cold tiramisu cut thick and dense like ice cream.

  • Handmade Pastas: Fresh, springy strands tossed in hearty sauces, from the signature chicken-and-mushroom Linguine Salerno to spicy seafood squid ink.
  • Famous Dense Tiramisu: Cut thick and served chilled, featuring a dense, ice-cream-like texture and balanced coffee layers.
  • Bustling Walk-In Energy: A spirited dining room operating strictly first-come, first-served, drawing lines well before doors open at 5 PM.
  • BYO-Friendly Dining: Guests can bring their own wine to pair with oversized shared feasts, complete with table glassware.
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Why Diners Choose Ciao Italia

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  • Generous Platters Built for Group Sharing

    Oversized servings of pasta and pizza are made for sharing across the table, satisfying groups craving comforting, abundant plates.

    Good for sharing. Not a place for dining alone as the portion sizes are huge and the everyone there went as a group.

    Roxanne Lau

  • Bustling Family Trattoria Atmosphere

    The energetic, bustling dining room evokes the warmth and camaraderie of an authentic Italian family get-together.

    This place is perfect for friends and familes and the vibe is unbeatable.

    Stephen Reynolds

  • Legendary Ice-Cream-Textured Tiramisu

    The house signature tiramisu offers a dense, chilled, ice-cream-like texture that delivers a rich, satisfying conclusion to the meal.

    The texture is like ice cream – cool, dense, melting in your mouth, not the usual soggy cake style.

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  • Substantial Homestyle Pastas and Pizzas

    Wholesome, home-style pastas and wood-fired pizzas are served in massive portions that easily feed dining pairs.

    Ciao Italia dishes out homely and authentic pasta and wood-fired pizza with generous portions; each dish can easily feed two people.

    Ladyironchef

  • Bring-Your-Own Wine Convenience

    Guests are welcome to bring their favourite personal wine to pair with dinner, complete with glassware provided by the staff.

    They allow customers to bring their own alcohol and even serve wine glasses.

    Soumi Chatterjee

  • Walk-In Only Evening Dining

    Operating exclusively on a walk-in basis allows spontaneous dining parties to queue up and secure a table on the night.

    We had to wait about 45 minutes for a table as you can't book but it was definitely worth the wait.

    Quirkyyou

Beloved house-made pastas, seafood staples, and Perth's most talked-about dessert.

  • Tiramisu

    The texture is like ice cream – cool, dense, melting in your mouth, not the usual soggy cake style.

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  • Fettuccine Ciao Italia

    We ordered the Ciao Italia sauce which was absolutely delicious.

    M

  • Chilli Mussels

    The portions were huge and delicious!

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  • Linguine Salerno

    The pasta is truly handmade – chewy, springy, nothing like dried pasta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a reservation?

No, Ciao Italia operates strictly on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis and does not take bookings. Lines regularly begin forming before opening, so arriving prior to 5:00 PM is recommended to minimise your wait.

How large are the portion sizes?

Dishes come in very generous, oversized portions meant for family-style dining. It is recommended to order several plates to share among your group, and takeaway containers are commonly needed for leftovers.

Can you bring your own wine (BYO)?

Yes, diners are permitted to bring their own wine to enjoy with their meal, and wine glasses are provided by the staff.

What are the must-order dishes?

The house original tiramisu is widely considered an essential order. Other standout favourites frequently recommended include the wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta dishes like the Alla Salerno, and chilli mussels.

Is parking readily available?

On-site parking is limited and can be tight during peak dining times, though street and sideway parking are available nearby in the surrounding area.

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