Ciao Thyme — Restaurant in Little Falls

We had heard from friends that Ciao Thyme was great for pizza but were pleasantly surprised by its robust menu. As we were a family dining out, it was nice to see something on the menu that is ideal for children and many options that cater more to adult selections. The woodfire chicken wings were ideal for everyone, especially with the BBQ/buffalo sauce kept on the side. Everyone also can enjoy the Garlic Parmesan Fries, although the youngest preferred the regular fires. The Watermelon Burrata is also a summer favorite.

The Sicilian Swordfish, within the "Off the Boat" menu section is a good fish entree, although not the best that I've had. Pretty good for a pizza place! I do recommend the Cucumber Cocktail. It is very light and refreshing. I'd say that overall, it is an elevated dining experience; the kids loved their burgers and mac and cheese. Soups are excellent – especially the Soup Du Jour!

It has a large backroom dining space that extends its service capacity. There is a separate entrance directly into that from the back parking lot. Parking is ample in the back but we even missed the signage in front.

Our server was attentive and helpful. The atmosphere, with a spacious entrance, was fun and everything was super clean and inviting. They also have bar seating. It's an exceptional "curved" bar with great lighting. Restrooms are available both up front and back by the woodfire kitchen.

We can see this dining spot is a favorite among locals – I...

I have dined at Ciao Thyme twice in in the last month.

Both times the restaurant was busy and I sat at a table of eight.

The menu has changed, the service has changed.

This is a brand new restaurant, my review based upon its recent history.

I will review Ciao Thyme in another 6 months.

First off the atmosphere, lovely set up lovely bar, curb appeal is wonderful. Plenty of room for people. Not crowded tables closely adjacent to one another.

Quiet, separate, party room in the back holds appropriately 40 people.

Main dining area is a bit noisy; I have a certain hearing loss, but for the most part able to understand the conversations around the table; despite that there's usually three or four separate chats ongoing.

I do not go to restaurants for quick service. I go to be with my friends and family. The experience of dining with friends and family. When I think of meals around my family's (or that of friends) table, they will extend for an hour and a half to 2 hours. Wonderful experiences! Those meals have been mirrored in the two times I have eaten at Ciao Thyme.

I repeat, this is a new restaurant, working towards being an excellent provider of non-traditional Minnesota fare in small town Minnesota.

After my first two visits, I am very pleased with what I have seen, tasted, experienced.

I pledge to review in another 6 months continuing the candid...

My wife & I made a last minute decision to drive from St. Louis, MO to Staples to see her dad since we both had Juneteenth off. We stopped for the night in Little Falls and looked for a place that had something other than burgers & beer. Narrowed down our selection to two restaurants across the street from one another. Decided on Ciao Thyme simply because a couple drink photos looked better.

WOW, what a pleasant surprise. The service was excellent, the classic cocktails (including things off the menu) were very good. Saw another table with bruschetta and the fresh roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella & pan fried basil was really good & fresh. The tomato basil soup might have been the best I’ve had (including some personal recipes I love). The reviews all stressed the pizzas so we tried a white clam. It was almost as good as on the NE coast. Only thing that would have made it better would have been pepper flakes or some hot honey.

If we ever are in the area again we will stop by and will encourage all our MN relatives to stop for an excellent meal.

Thank you for such a pleasant surprise in...