I used to go to il ciao regularly with the family 10 years ago, now as an adult I've started going back again and it is just as good - great traditional Italian pasta with a definitely 'family business' feel. If you want a decent pasta - il ciao is great.

Approximate cost: $22

It's okay here. The food is better than average. The atmosphere is very noisy because they cram too many tables in a really small space. I hate standing in line for a table (the wait is usually 30-60min) although one time they did give us complimentary pizza. Usually by the time you sit down and get your food you are so hungry you shove it all down and don't really enjoy it. Would rather go somewhere less crowded where I have a table booked and waiting and can sit for a while and enjoy my meal

Approximate cost: $25

I think Il Ciao is overrated. Yes, they serve good Italian food that is well priced. Bookings are only available for groups of 10 however, and otherwise you have to line up and wait. I don't believe the food is good enough to stand in line for. Once in, you feel pressured to leave as there is a line of people waiting, and inside it's noisy and echoey with no ambience other than a 'kitchen' feel.

Approximate cost: $22