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Ciullõsteria, London,

Ciullõsteria

4.8
4.8
1250 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood 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
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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 1,250 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
  • 4.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Best Value

  • London

    Italian

  • South West London

    Best Value

  • South West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciullõsteria offers an exceptional Italian dining experience, renowned for its "amazing authentic food" and "friendly service." Guests love the "warm atmosphere" and the delightful selection of wines. With "fantastic local charm," it's a favorite for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. The restaurant's "great value" and "classic Italian dishes" keep patrons returning.

1,250 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best hidden gems in Balham. Always worth a stop for great food and terrific wines.

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  2. Danielle

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of returning to Ciullõsteria, and it was another memorable experience. The menu offers a delightful variety of dishes, each sounding more tempting than the last. After much deliberation, I opted for the home-made seafood pasta, and it did not disappoint. The flavours were perfectly balanced, and each bite was a burst of culinary excellence. My family was equally impressed with their selections, and we all agreed that the food was nothing short of spectacular. I can't wait to return!

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  3. JohnnyA

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, wine and ambiance were excellent. My wife and I were celebrating our first evening out after the birth of our daughter 7 months ago. It did not disappoint!

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  4. Kenneth

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food - in particular the truffle pasta - and lovely staff and ambiance, also (unbidden) brought my wife a little treat for her birthday. Love this place, looking forward to coming back again soon

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  5. nancyh

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite Italian ever - great service - it is the best!

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  6. Catherine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food at a good price, friendly waiters and comfortable ambience.

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  7. Suzanne

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot recommend highly enough. Good food great service .

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  8. Gareth

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing local authentic Italian. The best for miles…

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  9. Clare

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely local restaurant, good service, great food, portions not too big and good value! Will use time and time again.

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  10. Kevin

    Dublin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and excellent service we really enjoyed our meal

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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 1250 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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

  • Neighborhood
    Balham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
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