Fodor's Expert Review Ciao Mambo
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Billings
Italian
For hand-tossed pizza and homemade pastas in Billings, it doesn't get any more authentic than at Ciao Mambo. This Montana chain, which also has locations in Whitefish and Missoula specializes in "immigrant-style Italian cuisine." For your antipasti course, try their famous tootsie rolls: egg wrappers stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and pesto. And considering splitting your main so you have room for their equally famous cannoli di bacche: cannoli dipped in chocolate ganache and drizzled with huckleberry.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Being a great date night spot
- Having a decent "Bambino Menu" for the kids
- Its open kitchen so you can watch your dinner being prepared