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Chao Bella

Avenida Juarez 22, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico
+52 (473) 732 6764
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Ranked #24 of 93 restaurants in Guanajuato
Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Paris, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I have eaten at Ciao Bella maybe 20 times including when it was located in Positos, one of Guanajuato oldest streets known for its museum and art galleries. In fact Ciao Bella was located some years ago at what is now Guanajuato's Museum of Contemporary art, and please go there as they house a very amazing collection that sports some... More

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See 3 more reviews by Prit M for Guanajuato
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

We enjoyed having a pizza at Chao Bella on a night we were tired and not very hungry. It's a good choice for an easy meal -- the pizza, which comes in one size, was relatively small, but exactly what we needed. The beer was cold. The atmosphere was OK, a nice room with televisions going everywhere and very bright... More

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See 3 more reviews by sophia818 for Guanajuato
Whitby, Ontario
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30 reviews 30 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

We visited this restaurant in January, 2013. The food was exceptional and the service was superb. We had escargot, pizza and a great ceasar salad. The waiter was very attentive and the chef visited the table to check on our food. The owner was often present and very personable. It was an overall wonderful experience.

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Fitchburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013 via mobile

The food and wait staff were excellent. I appreciate the fountain of information provided our waiter about the Guanajuato area. This was great for my wife and I, as this was our first night in Guanajuato. Highly recommended.

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Guanajuato, Mexico
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47 reviews 47 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

I loved this restaurant when it first arrived in Guanajuato, when the owner/chef and his wife were making most of the food. My last visit was during October 2012 and I was disappointed. It wasn't busy, but the server was so slow. He brought us the wrong salad, but we ate it anyway because we were tired of waiting and... More

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Guanajuato, Mexico
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012

... I had spaghetti carbonara, and it was above average. Had a latte for dessert, and it was OK, too. I agree with the comments of others here about the staff; they are helpful and friendly.

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Guanajuato, Mexico
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9 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

Every time I've been to CHAO BELLA, the food wasn't prepared well, the waiters did absolutely nothing to correct any problem, and the food was also served cold. The prices were outrageous considering the level of quality and service. I would never recommend it to anyone except fools. What could have been an excellent romatic repast, turned into a total... More

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See 10 more reviews by SOLOMON E for Guanajuato
Monterrey, Mexico
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Location! The prices are a little bit high, but you can always share food with friends and make them go lower. Pastas are quite good, and you should definitely try their pizzas made with light bread and crust and plenty of cheese.

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See 10 more reviews by ereys for Guanajuato
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

Was very impressed by the food. First, great cappuccino, hard to find here. Spoke to staff who say coffee is brought in freshly roasted twice per week. Nice tomato with mozzarella appetizer with a lovely pesto garnish. My husband and I both had the ravioli with chicken and rosemary in sage butter, wow, yummy! It was called something other than... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

This restaurant had amazing food and an extremely warm and friendly atmosphere. This is the perfect place to enjoy dinner in the heart of Guanajuato over a delicious bottle of wine. The staff were more than hospitable and made my visit one that I will never forget. If you are in the area and in the mood for pasta or... More

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