Ciao's catered our wedding cake and rehearsal dinner 5 years ago. If you are looking for a wedding cake that is fantastic, actually tastes good in addition to looking beautiful, and is a little out of the ordinary, go to Ciao's. Adele is fantastic and we couldn't have asked for better. I have never seen a wedding cake that has been completely gone before we, the bride and groom, got back up for a second piece. The rehearsal dinner food was fabulous, and we still try to get back there whenever we are in South Bend. Try it! The pastries are particularly fabulous, even if you can't stay for dinner! The atmosphere, while simple, is quite lovely, and the downtown location is great. We love and miss many South Bend restaurants but Ciao's is foremost among them. While it is not "cheap," the excellent fare is far beyond what the price suggests. Can't say enough good things...

Adele Ciao's creative and expertly prepared menu items will make you think you're in Italy. Everything about this restaurant is authentic, including the absence of fancy decor. Not cheap; food this good couldn't be cheap. If you want spaghetti and meatballs, open a can of Franco American, but if y ou want real food in a relaxed atmosphere, Ciao's is the only place in South Bend for Italian food. Extensive wine list and a knowledgeable sommelier.