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Ciullõsteria, London,

Ciullõsteria

4.8
4.8
1231 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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 1,231 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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.

1,231 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Christmas Eve dinner with the family. Food was delicious and very well priced.

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  2. Roc

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service is excellent we enjoy our dinner

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  3. Claus

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is what your local Italian restaurant should always be like: Friendly, great traditional food, nice atmosphere, good drinks, and great service. Giuseppe and his team delivers every time, from the perfect pizzas, tender filetto, always al dente pasta, to the succulent meat dishes and proper gelatos.

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  4. Deborah

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely to be back in Cuillosteria and great to see it so busy but service should never be compromised. It’s rare to see calves liver on menus currently, so delighted to choose this which was delicious! Great food, excellent value but would prefer to be served a little more promptly!

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  5. Andy

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wine menu, nice atmosphere and attentive staff bearing in mind it was a busy night when we ate there.. Food was excellent.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always. This restaurant never fails to impress or deliver. They have a broad and tasty menu and a fine wine list with a good range of prices too. Never been disappointed with any visit to here.

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  7. Linda

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    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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  8. Gloria

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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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  9. 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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  10. Patrick

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    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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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 1231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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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