Ciao Mambo - Missoula

We are long time customers and last night was a mixed experience. We came in around 5:30 pm and it was not crowded. We were sat right away next to the pizza kitchen at a high top table. Our server, Conner, was wonderful. He was personable, kind, and knowledgeable. Shortly after we ordered our appetizer, one of the kitchen staff was calling out orders to his colleagues. This is normal communication within how a kitchen functions. However, the volume and aggressiveness in which this chef was calling out orders felt as if we were cadets being berated by an angry drill sergeant. We brought it up to our server and he handled it like a champ. He agreed that the passionate chef was way over an appropriate volume and told us he would ask them to bring it down a notch or few. By the time our bottle of wine came, it was clear that it was this chef’s world and we were merely existing in it. So we asked the host politely if we could move to a more quiet table, opposite end of the restaurant. They gladly accommodated and gave us free dessert. We really appreciate the poise, patience and professionalism of all the FOH staff. They really care about us and our experience.

The first time here. I thought it was a great restaurant. the taste was not bad, but I'm not sure if it was eatable. I have found so annoyed cuz problems with the pasta and the side. the green sweetness in the pasta was too old and I don't think I could digest it. one of the six garnels in the side contained a lot of sand, and another also contained a small amount of sand. no idea how it was prepared. Inadmissible :

Dinner was AMAZING! Service attentive and value was spot on. Large portions, quality ingredients and friendly staff.

First time here. Thought it was a great restaurant. The taste was not bad but I’m not sure if the food was edible. Got so upset cuz I found issues with both the pasta and the side. The green vegetables in the pasta were too old, and I don’t think I could digest them. One of the six shrimps in the side contained a lot of sands, and another contained slight amount of sands too. Have no idea how the food was prepared. Disappointed :

Had tried this a couple times during the pandemic as to-go orders and it was good, but always just slightly off. It's really food and atmosphere you need to dine in for fresh. While I wish the hours were extended, it does make you feel like you're part of a fun and lively experience and builds up some exclusivity (in a positive way) to Ciao. Their dessert menu doesn't mess around, and I've heard from multiple people their Tiramisu is the best in the state.