Restaurante Ciao Bella | Pizzería, Pastas y Comida Italiana — Restaurant in Alicante

If you've ever fantasized about a dining experience that boldly goes where no taste bud has dared to go before, allow me to introduce you to "Ciao Bella," a place where culinary norms are not just broken but left uncooked and soggy. This isn't just a meal; it's an adventure—a test of courage, if you will.Our odyssey began with what was promised to be a chicken burger, a dish that flirted with the avant-garde by challenging the very concept of "cooked." Imagine our delight when we discovered that the chicken was so dedicated to being authentic and natural, it decided to stay mostly raw. It's not every day you encounter a burger that's also a biology lesson.But why stop there? The club sandwich at Ciao Bella refused to be overshadowed. It took the concept of "wet and wild" from the realm of water parks into the culinary arts. The bread, a once noble component, had embraced a new identity—let's call it "eau de sandwich." This soggy marvel, paired with its own dash of raw ambition, made every bite a soggy, crunchy mystery.As if the culinary escapades weren't thrilling enough, the local avian residents decided to join in. Pigeons, acting as unofficial quality control, took their seats upon our plates and cutlery, leaving behind their feathery endorsements. The staff, perhaps in a bid to preserve the natural harmony or simply overlooking our table, opted not to intervene. No effort was made to shoo our feathered diners away, clean the aftermath, or replace our utensil cast members. This added an untouched, rustic charm to our dining experience, blending the lines between man, nature, and cuisine.The ambiance of Ciao Bella added to the intrigue, creating a backdrop that made you question if the real art wasn't the food but the experience of wondering what culinary roulette you'd signed up for. The service was a seamless blend of "Did they forget us?" and "Surprise! Your culinary enigma is here, complete with a live audience!"In summary, Ciao Bella is not just a restaurant; it's a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an uncooked bun, with a side of wildlife engagement. A place where each dish is a leap of faith, a trust fall with the kitchen, and an interactive experience with nature. Should you dine here? Absolutely—if you're the kind of person who believes every meal should come with a side of existential questioning, a dash of danger, and a sprinkle of feathers. Salute, or as the daredevil gourmets say, "May the odds ever be in your flavor, and may your dining companions fly away...

AVOID IF YOU WANT A PLEASANT DINNER. YOU WONT GET A QUIET PLEASANT DINNERTIME HERE. Poor english to understand special diatetic needs (without cheese). Food came with cheese. When we told we have asked without cheese they looked at us like we were aliens. They made it very uncomfortable. Asked the drink list to see the prices and they said, no drink list. Then how do I see whats the price? Anyway. Asked the price of a glass of sangria. Waiter told me it is 4.5, charged 6.5 eur per each. This sangria was terrible. I dont knlw what that was tho. Hsppy i didnt end up with poisoning... Food was boring. Asked the bill. Waited 20 mins so I can pay the bill. When the waiter came with the it I noticed it contained items we did not consume. Took another 15 mins to correct the bill. Finally they were very rude to us. I had the feeling I wanna run away from this place. Not requested guests to not smoke next to other guests having their...

I have eaten here twice because it is close to my hotel and both visits were very disappointing.

For lunch I ordered the most expensive dish on the menu, filet mignon with French fries. I asked for the steak medium but it arrived medium well plus, completely overcooked and dry. The fries were cold dry and tasteless. I asked the waiter if this looked medium and he simply said I do not know and walked away without another word.

Even after this I decided to give the place a second chance in the evening. I ordered the wagyu burger and it had no flavour at all and no sauce. While eating I was looking at a McDonalds sign only twenty meters away and honestly thought they could make a better burger than this. To make it worse the fries were cold again and had a fish taste, probably because they use the same oil for fish.

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