A true old school Italian experience awaits you at Ciola?s.
(512) 263-9936
1310 Ranch Road 620 South
(Norfolk Drive)
Lakeway,
TX
78734
30.35
-97.9637
Hours:
Sun-Thu 4pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 4pm-10:30pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 9.29.09
What People Are Saying About Ciola's Italian-American Restaurant
The Owner
Ciola's Italian-American Restaurant
Owner
Located in Lakeway, a true old-school Italian experience awaits you at Ciola's. With over 50 years of tradition, Ciola's is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Austin & the surrounding areas. Ciola's features an award-winning wine list & critically-acclaimed Italian cuisine. Dan and Le Anne Ciola are proud to bring these traditional recipes to Austin for you & your family to enjoy. From our famous Steak Margherita to Aunt Alice's Spumoni, Ciola's has what every restaurant should ... something special for everyone. Ask about our pasta, seafood, & steak specials prepared fresh daily, & be…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Ciola's is a family-owned restaurant that originated in Virginia Beach. The simple, modest interior features small booths enclosed by alcoves. The antipasto platter has rolls of prosciutto, provolone and mortadella, complemented by eggplant caponata with pine nuts, mozzarella and tomatoes, and a marinated artichoke and red pepper salad. Soft pillows of house-made gnocchi swims in a fresh marinara sauce. For dessert, Ciola's Spumoni has stripes of pistachio, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, all studded with nuts.
09/29/09
Great dining experience
by sonjabarclift
My daughter and I had dinner last night at Ciolo's (my fav place!). I just wanted to say thank you...the braised short rib was amazing...and the beautiful mousse for my birthday was wonderful. A great dining experience and a very happy birthday for me! Love you guys....
07/10/09
This is now our favorite place!
by PastaLover
We've been going here for a while because the food and service are top notch, but always hated the smoke. We heard they were doing some renovations so we went in to check it out. The bar is now non smoking and I can finally enjoy my favorite Italian food and watch a game with all their new flat screen tv's. It also looks like they're making a nice patio outside with a big screen tv out there as well. We are looking forward to lounging out there the next time we're in!
- Pros: No More Smoking in the Bar!!!
- Cons: None
03/28/09
A PLEASANT surprise
by gweasley
We found this restaurant by a happy accident, driving down 620. Don't be fooled by this place's location in a strip mall. It's elegant and has great ambience. We ordered their salad special (with arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese, and pecans with a citrus vinaigrette), one of their entree specials (osso buco ravioli), their spaghetti and meatballs, two glasses of wine, and their panna cotta. We were even served a very delicious chickpea concoction for an amuse bouche. Everything was very delicious,and I must say I'm not a fan of chickpeas, save for this chef's dish. The wine list is extensive. We left that place thinking our bill would be $100 or more but it turned out to be significantly less. Our server was very attentive and gave us all his recommendations as it was our first time. They specialize with their freshly made raviolis and award winning desserts. Their panna cotta was absolutely divine, and our server indulged me by serving me with more apples to go on top of it. A great place for a romantic dinner or if you want to have just some delish Italian food!
- Pros: great service, excellent food, reasonably priced
- Cons: None
The Details on Ciola's Italian-American Restaurant
The Extras:
Many dishes can be served family-style. Peruse the back of the menu, or ask your server.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Message from Ciola's Italian-American Restaurant
- Authentic Italian Recipes
- Award-winning Wine List
- Banquets/Catering
Located in Lakeway, a true old-school Italian experience awaits you at Ciola's. With over 50 years of tradition, Ciola's is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Austin & the surrounding areas. Ciola's features an award-winning wine list & critically-acclaimed Italian cuisine. Dan and Le Anne Ciola are proud to bring these traditional recipes to Austin for you & your family to enjoy. From our famous Steak Margherita to Aunt Alice's Spumoni, Ciola's has what every restaurant should ... something special for everyone. Ask about our pasta, seafood, & steak specials prepared fresh daily, & be sure to view a full menu and wine list at our website.
Ciola's also offers full catering services for a wide variety of special events, including weddings, communions, showers, reunions, business lunches, & more. Call us today to discuss your next special occasion. We look forward to serving you!
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