Ciao - Bar Harbor

We have been following Chef Kyle for years and have always eaten at his restaurants whenever we can. Ciao is the latest creation and it does not disappoint! It is very hard to choose which small plates to order; they all sound amazing. We finally settled on several and were not disappointed. The presentation is stunning and the flavors top it all! I am eager to return to try items I didn’t have space for this time! I recommend Ciao without reservation. Eat here. You will be so happy that you did. Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service and food were great. Definitely worth going to if you're in the need of a heightened experience. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Every once in a while you are lucky enough to wander into the perfect restaurant experience. Every dish is prepared with care. The staff make you feel welcome. The pacing is perfect, matching your mood and never interrupting the conversation. If you want a perfect finding experience, then you have to try Ciao. The owners are in the kitchen and on the floor, obviously obsessed with making the experience perfect. It’s an intimate space, friendly people and it’s so obvious they care about quality. Start with the roasted carrots. Try the Shrimp with Chorizo. The skirt steak should not be missed. We had a great Pinot from Oregon. Just go. Trust me, you’ll love it! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

We were pleasantly surprised to find amazing, nuanced food with fresh ingredients and simple seasonings here in Bar Harbor. It was not easy selecting our favorites but mine had to be the Mushroom Confit and my partner chose the Chorizo Shrimp. These great tapas are complimented by a comfortable atmosphere, and friendly attentive service. If we lived in the area we would be regulars. If we ever vacation here again it will be the first place we eat. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

No comment on the food as we didn’t get the opportunity to try. Feedback to the restaurant would be that when it’s pouring with rain, and your potential customers are walking 15 minutes with a baby to eat (35 minutes before advertised closing), it would be appreciated to activate the online waiting list described on the website, rather than turning people away who expected no wait. “We didn’t have time, and no those 2 open seats aren’t available” didn’t leave a particularly pleasant taste.