Ciullõsteria

Name: Ciullõsteria
Address: 31 Balham High Road Balham, London, United Kingdom, SW12 9AL
Telephone: 020 8675 3072
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1124 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
Private party contact
Giuseppe Calcagno: 020 8675 3072

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

Popular dishes

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 1,124 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

Noise • Energetic

1,124 Reviews

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MichaelP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favourite restaurant in Balham! Amazing Italian food, reasonably priced, staff are lovely and it has a nice feel to it. Happy regulars
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DianeR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So lovely to have the restaurant open again. The food is delicious and atmosphere is great too.
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DinerJ
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
I have eaten here many times and always found it to be excellent, with warm and welcoming service. On this occasion, our waitress was inattentive and a bit condescending, though the owner was as lovely and charming as ever,
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RosalindA
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good to be back. As always the food was delicious!
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Sons
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty, flavoursome food. Friendly with a nice relaxed atmosphere.
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JerryG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First for me here. Service is just right, friendly and attentive without any fuss. The food, we both had pasta was delicious. Wine list is great and we'll priced. Leave room for pudding, beauand fresh
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NYCinLON
London
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fantastic. Went twice in one week, The food is so good, I never tire of it.
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Katie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ciullosteria have pulled out all the stops to really create a great authentic Italian dinning experience. The food was brilliant and good value for Money. I will certainly be going back 😊 Thank you.
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Fichan
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So pleased to see you back open and as good as ever
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NYCinLON
London
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So glad Ciullõsteria is back. The neighbourhood missed it. The Aubergine Melenzane is probably my favourite meal ever.
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Rebecca
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really good authentic Italian food (I’m Italian!) and lovely service
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elisabethT
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fun. Friendly staff snd great food.
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GillianR
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food as usual. Very pleasent staff. A lovely evening
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JamesB
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took the family there last night. As usual, service was great, and there was a nice buzz about the place. Not too busy, just lots of satisfied sounds from customers. Food, as usual, was fantastic. Really good, authentic Italian pastas, many of them home-made, and the sauces were all fabulous. We had a delicious bottle of wine - an Etna bianco- and great negroni. Prices were very reasonable indeed. We didn’t have the bruschetta, which was a mistake. They looked unbelievable. Next time. And it will be soon. Thank you!
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Bell
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic local independent Italian restaurant with real personality
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AngieW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Really busy but as a diner never left out. Great service, great food, great fun. Good value.
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LoisK
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most authentic Italian food in south London! Good selection of wine as well.
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GraceF
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing family feel restaurant! Had the best service, food was delicious Really lovely evening
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SukiB
London
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding food and friendly service. Warm and welcoming.
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MikeTennis
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely awesome evening, Everything was perfect. Mike tennis 🎾.
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SimonL
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fabulous local restaurant selling classic Italian food, superbly made. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. THE best restaurant in the area and it never disappoints.
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Robc
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Friendly staff. Good range of food, excellently coolest
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ChrisS
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! Delicious! Thank you. A firm recommendation.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Lovely restaurant, friendly service, relaxed ambience, deviated from my usual seafood risotto to try cannelloni , the pasta and sauce was tasty, but the filling inside a bit dry, and this time the wonderful tomato bruschetta seemed to be missing seasoning, but was delicious once I added. Pannacotta was delicious and refreshing.
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Finn
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food, lovely staff, and very well priced
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loulou
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from cocktails to pizza pasta and service was exceptional! We will definitely go back!
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GN
GirlsNight
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely restaurant, would definitely recommend. Friendly and welcoming staff. Nicely decorated, cute lamp and posy on the table. Food was delicious, great taste. Not huge portions, but great quality.
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SarahA
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely evening as usual. The food and the service were excellent. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to the next time.
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RichardEE
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great service, wonderful atmosphere. Couldn’t ask for more.
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GillianR
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere, great staff, wonderful food.....what more can you ask?
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VanessaC
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as ever. Wonderful food. Great atomosphere.
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AnnaS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s the third time I went to Ciullosteria and I love it! The food is delicious and service very good . It’s a bit loud probably because tables are close together. Still, will definitely go again!
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Stripyem
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmospheric restaurant with lovely food and great service. Amazing wine list too.
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ggwpglnext
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and evening out - would really recommend
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service and food was good. Only downside was the calamari wasn’t great - chewy and not seasoned. But we loved everything else!
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BenB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere and good food! Would certainly return again.
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elisabethT
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a nice experience - our go-to favourite local night out.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and good wine recommendation
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Jean
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always an excellent dinner, it has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff are friendly.
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Ellis
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ciullosteria is a perfect Italian restaurant. Small and intimate, with a great atmosphere and a wonderful chef. The food is beautifully presented, excellent quality and utterly delicious. We only recently discovered Ciullosteria, and have eaten there twice now in the past month. It will certainly be our regular go-to place for wonderful Italian food in a perfect setting. Thoroughly recommended.
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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 1124 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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.
Private party contact
Giuseppe Calcagno: 020 8675 3072

Ciullõsteria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Chefs Table Cooking Lesson

Popular dishes

Tiramisu'

Calamari Fritti

Spaghetti alla Marinara

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 1,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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