Ciullõsteria

4.8

1231 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:00 PM

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 1,231 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

Noise • Energetic

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

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Jennifer
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Roc
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 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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Claus
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Deborah
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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Andy
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 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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Linda
VIP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 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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Gloria
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 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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Sharon
London
84 reviews
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on November 26, 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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Patrick
VIP
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:00 PM

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 1,231 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