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Ciullõsteria, London,

Ciullõsteria

4.8
4.8
1226 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
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Ciullõsteria

4.8
£25 and under
Italian
Balham

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The bustling café society vibe of London’s Balham High Road is the perfect setting for relaxed Italian restaurant Ciullõsteria. Friendly and laid back, the Ciullõsteria is inspired by the sun-infused food and chilled out nature of Southern Italy. The Calcagno family, owners of Ciullõsteria, has more than twenty years of experience in the Italian restaurant business, experience that is applied in every last aspect of the Osteria’s running – from the simple, comfortable and unpretentious design of the dining room to the always efficient yet unfailingly friendly service from staff who welcome guests as if they were old friends. But of course at Ciullõsteria it’s really the food that is the main focus. All traditional and completely authentic, Ciullõsteria provides home style Italian cookery ranging from hand made pasta to fresh, crisp twelve inch pizzas, all served with quality wines from the country’s best and most well known vineyards.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Friday: 5pm - 11:30pm Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm and 5:30pm - 11:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 10:30pm
  • Phone number
    020 8675 3072
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe
  • Private party facilities
    50 people for private parties.
  • Area
    Balham
  • Parking details
    Parking outside the restaurant after 7pm.
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walking distance from Balham station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

  • Chefs Table Cooking Lesson

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a unique cooking experience in our kitchen and chef's table. The experience includes a 2 hour cooking lesson in the Ciullõsteria kitchen after which you will be able to enjoy the food you have prepared on our chef's table with a glass of wine.
    Chefs Table Cooking Lesson photo

What 1,226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Best Value

  • South West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciullõsteria consistently delivers "great food and service" in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "delicious pasta" and authentic Italian dishes, complemented by an impressive wine selection. Known for its "friendly, attentive staff," this neighborhood gem offers excellent value and is a beloved favorite for both special and everyday occasions.

1,226 Reviews
  1. Linda

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favourite family-run Italian restaurant. Stylish, top food, great ambience, good service

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  2. Gloria

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always- we have never had anything other than perfection

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  3. Sharon

    London

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing's changed still one of our all-time favourite restaurants. It's such a joy to have this place locally.

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  4. Patrick

    London

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and great service, thank you. We will be back

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  5. Alice

    London

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Really reasonable in price and a lovely evening!

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  6. Sarah

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Perfect basically

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  7. Martin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening and meal as always. Back in a couple of weeks time

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  8. Becky

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fegato for both of us - done brilliantly, simply delicious. Tortino dessert a treat too. Cheerful, friendly service. Perfect Sunday supper really....

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  9. Said

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently celebrated my wife’s birthday at Ciullosteria and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff went above and beyond to make the evening special. The food was exceptional every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The attention to detail, from the birthday dessert surprise to the personalised service, made the night unforgettable. We left feeling truly taken care of and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend for a special occasion and any occasion.

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  10. Deborah

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Well cooked and tasty. One negative (for us) was that the starters were too big. Negroni was beautiful

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FAQs

Ciullõsteria does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Ciullõsteria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8675 3072.

Ciullõsteria is rated 4.8 stars by 1226 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Ciullõsteria restaurant

Ciullõsteria

4.8
£25 and under
Italian
Balham

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ciullõsteria

31 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9AL

Additional information

  • Area
    Balham
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Friday: 5pm - 11:30pm Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm and 5:30pm - 11:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 10:30pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking outside the restaurant after 7pm.
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walking distance from Balham station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giuseppe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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