
Business has been good for the Mezzetti family. Its members are behind Pacific Beach favorite Mama Mia, and they just opened Ciao Bella Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Ocean Beach. Now, they say they may add a Bird Rock Ciao Bella venue to the family roster. Ciao Bella was originally a La Mesa restaurant, but made a splash when it opened it Ocean Beach in March, taking home the design award for “Best Themed Remodel” at the 2010 Ocean Beach MainStreet Association awards in October. Ciao Bella places emphasis on an intimate, Old World-style dining experience, featuring a range of Italian dishes, including 26 varieties of pizza to choose from. On Sundays, the OB venue amps up the energy a bit with La Domenica Italiana — an evening of music, food and camaraderie. “The food speaks for itself, but the restaurant itself is such a lively place,” said Francesco Mezzetti. — Claire Harlin and Bart Mendoza








