Ciaccia Pizza and Focaccia — Restaurant in Charlottesville

Wow! The 1st review, I’ll make it good!

I had the pleasure of visiting CIACCIA on their opening day, and I couldn’t be happier to have stumbled upon this gem. Just recently, I was telling my wife how I wished a place would open in town that reminded me of my favorite sandwich shops in Florence and Rome — and this place absolutely nailed it.

The sandwiches and pizza were incredibly authentic, with fresh ingredients that transported me straight back to Italy. To top it off, they even carried my favorite blood orange Aranciata Rossa drink in a bottle, which was such a nostalgic touch.

The staff was exceptionally friendly, adding to the warm and welcoming vibe. I truly hope the rest of the town embraces this place as much as I did because I can’t wait to keep coming back. Wishing CIACCIA all the success they deserve — we’re lucky to...

I ordered the thief, a perfectly calibrated combo of fennel-scented salami, chunks of artichoke, fresh creamy pecorino cheese , peppery bites of arugula, nestled in deliciously chewy focaccia slathered with cipollini cream. My service dog, denied a bite,, was pissed, but appreciated my improved mood and was solaced by a milk bone. Be kind—the space inside is tiny, and the staff will cheerfully come out to take and deliver your order so you needn’t leave your dog in a hot car. Seating is tight, which explains the metal chairs; perhaps in off hours folks might trespass into sister...

It's so so good. Pizza you pay for by weight is such a wonderful idea and the pizza itself is a unique style of pizza you never see! The texture of the crust is like this perfect garlic bread crunch you would never think to try but then you take a bite and you're like, "I never knew how much I needed this in my life." 10/10 do recommend. Please go so word can spread and...