Ciao Popolo

Absolutely fantastic in every way! Very appreciative of the Chef coming out, as there was a mistake with my order, where he apologized personally. That alone speaks volumes. My wife, daughter, and I truly enjoyed the food, service, atmosphere which included a phenomenal guitarist, and just all around great vibes. Highly recommend coming here and we certainly will be returning!

Don’t miss the chance to dine in the historic Andrews Inn. The bread leaves much to be desired, and the butter could be softer, but the history of this place permeates the air. Enjoy, and imagine if the walls could talk.

Absolutely delightful restaurant and lounge in the heart of downtown Bellows Falls. Charming ambience, the staff are friendly and service is quick. The food is delicious and the drinks are divine. Hands down my favorite local restaurant, five stars, would recommend highly to anyone.

We had a lovely Valentines dinner. The live music made for a romantic atmosphere and the service was excellent. If you’re interested in non alcoholic beverages try the “Fall Mountain”.

We had the most wonderful evening at Ciao Popolo; what a beautiful and welcoming restaurant! The food was delicious and fresh; and the atmosphere charmed us the moment we entered the door.
Darlene gave us a warm welcome and helped us choose from a tempting and varied menu; she prepares the food and proudly offers wonderful authentic Italian food. I had the Farfalle with Lemon Cream Sauce and seared scallops, it was delicious; bright fresh tasting and the scallops were done perfectly. The desserts were also very good (the Flourless Chocolate Cake was the best I've ever had, and the portion was generous enough to share).
The waitstaff was amazing; James was attentive and personable, and his timing was spot on. He, and all the waitstaff, added to the memorable meal.
We love everything about this place and look forward to coming back!

We were greeted by the proprietor and servers upon entering. The interior decor was welcoming and beautifully furnished. The menu was not overwhelming, focused toward dishes that could be vegetarian and/or adorned with a selection of protein. The serving size was enough to feel satisfied and asking yourself "should you have more?" Every bite of our meal was delicious. The subtle flavors that provided undertones to the sauces were always there to finish the swallow and encourage the diner to have one more bite. " Is that lemon zest? Is that a cardamom or quite possibly star anise?" Questions that only a person could ask their partner at the table, our chef remained marvelous and aloof. Yuri our server was delightful, affable and fabulous.

Thank you for being open on a Thursday, we had heard some local reviewer couldn't stomach the view from your terrace, but the interior was perfect. Look forward to what comes next as the space develops and becomes the vision Ciao Popolo intends it to become.

Just popped in for an early dinner and the staff could not have been more accommodating. We met the owner and chef, the wait staff was attentive, bubbly and thoughtful. The atmosphere in the restaurant was beautiful, with fresh flowers and candles on each table. My husband and I wish the new owners all of the best as they made us feel incredibly welcomed and part of the family.

Came here for Brunch and Popolo's didn't disappoint. Started off with a wonderful Bloody Mary and we were off!
For Brunch, I had the Sausage and Chedder Omelet and that was really good. Some nice fruit made it fresh as well. Our server, James, was fantastic. I highly recommend Ciao Popolos!

Generous portions, low key live jazz, pleasant staff, delcious food. I’ll be back again for sure

This restaurant is the best. Food was beyond great. The staff is wonderful. I highly recommend this place to all.

Such amazing people. Nice cocktail and Sunday menu. They really have something special and are building up to even more great things I think!

Amazing, lovingly prepared food served by a happy and effective staff right on the riverfront. Very reasonable prices and fantastic drinks!

Food and service were excellent. I had the steak. It comes served sliced thick like London broil is served. Was cooked perfect, but I thought the portion of steak was small.( To me it was about half of a regular steak.say like a regular sirloin cut) Came with great fries and good portion. All was delicious. Top notch service.

We made dinner reservations the week before and I'm glad we did. Busy Valentine's night! However, the food was delicious and just portioned correctly. We were not overlyfull and could enjoy dessert. If you're looking for an atmospheric yet cozy restaurant with delicious food, I highly recommend Popolo

It’s been over a week since we ate at Popolo, but I’ve thought about that meal several times. That’s the sign of a great meal. The food portions were perfect, the freshness made a difference, and we especially loved the whipped lemon ricotta crostini’s. OMG!! The waitress was nice as could be and added to the nice vibe of the restaurant. Highly recommend this great restaurant.

Popolo has been my favorite spot in this area ever since it opened! The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, and although the food is fancy, you don't have to dress up to enjoy your meal! Excellent drinks, menu that changes with the seasons, and great service make this a unique and tasteful spot!

Really enjoyed the atmosphere. It was the way I like it. Loud with conversation, tinkling glassware, plates and utensils. All the friendly sounds one expects at a popular place filled with happy diners. The service is prompt, pretty smooth in execution, i.e absolutely no problems with the orders, and timely deliveries to the right customer along with the food arriving hot to the table. Of course the food was great, North Italian in style (love that) and other fares in which local and nearby farmers and purveyors are the preferred sources. Loved the steamed mussels.

My friend and I didn't have a reservation, but they were still able to get us a table within 20 minutes on a Friday night. Very accommodating - my friend needed plain pasta due to a health issue and I opted for sides as I didn't want a big meal. Food was delicious. The fresh rustic bread they serve with olive oil is carb heaven. A tangy flavor, soft pillowy interior and nicely browned crust. Wait staff was very friendly, too.

Awesome place! The menu is well though out and contains a great array of dishes. The food is of excellent quality, and the decor is tasteful.
Loved the peach, basil, and feta salad.
I will certainly return again to try more of their dishes.

We love Popolo and have returned again and again! Their menu is very creative and as another reviewer said, the food is big on taste. We often have several appetizers, soup and salad and a nice bottle of Prosecco. I hope that they add gluten free pasta and pizza to the menu. The brunch menu is also wonderful.