Ciullõsteria

4.8

1224 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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
Website
http://www.ciullosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Giuseppe
Private party facilities
50 people for private parties.

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

Moretti Draft (4.6% Vol )
- 350ml£4.60
Peroni (5.1% Vol)
- 330ml£4.00
Moretti, Classica (4.6% Vol)
- 330ml£4.50
Gradisca Amarcord (5.2% Vol)
Artisan beer from Rimini
- 330ml£4.80
Ichnusa, Anima Sarda (4.7% vol)
Special beer from Sardegna
- 330ml£4.50
Mastri Birrai Umbri (5% Vol)
Artisan special beer from Umbria
- 750ml£12.00
Birra Nazionale£5.20
6.5% vol. Gusto italiano artisan beer from Piemonte
Prosecco by Glass£6.90
Bellini by Ciullosteria£6.90

@Péritif !! the Italian Job

Hugo Spritz£7.90
Prosecco elderflower fresh mint & brown sugar
Aperol Sprizzer£7.90
with prosecco
Negroni Classico£8.90
Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco£8.50
Martini Dry£7.90
Campari Orange & Soda£8.50

What 1,224 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
4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South West London
Best Value
South West London
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ciullosteria in Balham is celebrated for its "excellent Italian food," with standout dishes like carbonara and fresh pasta. Guests rave about the "wonderful friendly service" and warm atmosphere, making it ideal for family dinners or date nights. With "delicious food and great service," it's a beloved neighborhood gem.

1,224 Reviews

S
Sharon
London
84 reviews
5.0
84 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Patrick
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Alice
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 31, 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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Sarah
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service. Perfect basically
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Martin
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 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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Becky
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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Said
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 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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Deborah
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 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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shane
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as usual. Staff are wonderful with families. Really nice experience, definitely will be back again soon.
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Jenny
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful evening. A neighbourhood restaurant with excellent Italian dishes and charming service.
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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 1224 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.ciullosteria.com/
Phone number
020 8675 3072
Private party facilities
50 people for private parties.

Ciullõsteria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Chefs Table Cooking Lesson

Menu

Le Birre Classiche Italiane

Moretti Draft (4.6% Vol )

Peroni (5.1% Vol)

Moretti, Classica (4.6% Vol)

Gradisca Amarcord (5.2% Vol)

Ichnusa, Anima Sarda (4.7% vol)

Mastri Birrai Umbri (5% Vol)

Birra Nazionale£5.20

Prosecco by Glass£6.90

Bellini by Ciullosteria£6.90

@Péritif !! the Italian Job

Hugo Spritz£7.90

Aperol Sprizzer£7.90

Negroni Classico£8.90

Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco£8.50

Martini Dry£7.90

Campari Orange & Soda£8.50

What 1,224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ciullõsteria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ciullõsteria restaurant rated?

Is Ciullõsteria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information