Choosing an Italian restaurant in Oaxaca my wife and I weren't sure what to expect. Within minutes we knew we'd made a great decision. We went for dinner and some relaxation. The ambiance was intimate with low lighting and a handful of tables to serve patrons. We chose a large pizza with four types of meat. While the pizza was baking we enjoyed their signature appetizer of thinly sliced and baked garlic in oil that we drizzled on their homemade bread. Wow! We'd had flavored oil on bread many times, but not like this. It was so good we were convinced there was more to the oil than baked garlic. Nope, only garlic and oil. Hector the server (and owner?) described the unique method they use to make the garlic so savory. Then the pizza came. The base was unleavened bread, like a pita. The mix of salchicha, bacon, pepperoni, and ham with just the right amount of tomato sauce and cheese was superb. We managed to polish it off later that night. Tiramisu completed the meal. It was very good and used one ingredient I hadn't had before. You'll have to try it to find out. While we did not drink alcohol, we were impressed with their wine list. Ciao Italia is on our short list of great restaurants in Oaxaca. A welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff and wonderful food are rare.
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.