Ciao Restaurant and Bar, a Lynn favorite known for its Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and pastas, will serve its final meals on Saturday, Feb. 21, wrapping up a five-year run. Owners Sonia and Sean, who launched the intimate spot as a family project, plan to turn the keys over to new owners and redirect their energy to other ventures. Regulars have already been flooding social media with thank-you notes and pledging to swing by for one last slice.
In an Instagram farewell, the restaurant wrote that it was signing off "with very full hearts" and thanked customers for five "amazing and unforgettable years," adding that it would be "passing this business into new hands" as the family steps back. The post invited guests to visit during the final week of service and promised updates on what will happen with the space. As reported by WhatNow, the message closed with a note of deep gratitude to the community that supported the restaurant.
Ciao's Roots And The Menu
The restaurant grew out of Sonia's family bakery background and was intentionally built as a tight-knit, family-owned operation, according to the business website. At the center of the action is a brick wood-fired oven turning out Neapolitan-style pies, a calling card that Phantom Gourmet spotlighted in a profile of the spot. Those pizzas share menu space with pastas and craft cocktails that helped Ciao become a neighborhood hangout. The Ciao's website lays out hours and team details and presents the restaurant as a warm, community-minded Italian eatery.
Owners Pivoting To Other Projects
In their note, the couple explained that life has gotten fuller since opening Ciao, between growing their family and spinning up side businesses. Sonia has been developing her catering work under the @soniarosecatering banner, while Sean has focused on Catalyst Performance along with a mobile coffee and bar trailer called Drippy Coffee Bar. As reported by WhatNow, the pair also welcomed two children during the restaurant's run and asked followers to stay connected as they move into the next chapter.
Final Service And What Comes Next
Ciao plans to keep the oven fired up through Saturday, with the owners urging anyone who wants a final visit to swing by before closing time. Local roundups have flagged the impending closure and noted that new operators are expected to take over the Sutton Street space in the coming months, while customers continue to share memories and photos online. Observers will be watching for filings or fresh signage on the building, and details on the next concept are expected once the new team steps forward.
