History

The Ciola family has been serving authentic Italian American food since 1949 when Dominick Ciola opened their first restaurant, Ciola’s, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Please enjoy some of our historical photos of the Ciola's restaurant history.

Great Grandfather Donato with Friends

Grandfather Lou Ciola & Great Uncle Dominick

Seated, Uncle Johnny & Great Grandfather Donato Ciola

Great Uncle Dominick in the original Ciola’s Italian Restaurant

Grandfather Lou Ciola pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1943

Original Ciola’s Restaurant

Great Uncle Dominick & Wife Alice Ciola

Great Grandfather Donato