Judging by appearances,Ciao Cielo is one of Bay Street's introverts,and all the better for it. There is sidewalk seating but an alluring,darkened interior beckons. Bentwood chairs,glass-topped tables and an intriguing array of portraits set a stylishly nostalgic tone in the compact bistro. The menu focuses its energies,limiting the selection to a handful of entrees and mains featuring core suppliers,such as Hopkins River beef cuts. Contemporary flourishes underscore the Italian-influenced fare. lightly seared scallops are served with thick bacon cubes,green apple gel providing a surprising sugar hit;and barbecued,vincotto-glazed quail on fregola comes with macadamia,red grapes,pomegranate seeds and mint. Spanner crab spaghetti is finely crafted with intense confit tomato hinting of chilli. To finish,hummingbird cake is deconstructed in a tall glass with shards of candied walnut and salted caramel. Here's a quiet achiever that has earned itself a discerning following.