Ciullõsteria

4.8

1250 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

Additional information

Location
31 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9AL
Phone number
020 8675 3072
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking outside the restaurant after 7pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giuseppe

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.

Private dining

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 1,250 people are saying

Ciullõsteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Energetic

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

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Danielle
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
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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JohnnyA
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Phone number
020 8675 3072
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking outside the restaurant after 7pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giuseppe

Ciullõsteria

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Chefs Table Cooking Lesson

Private dining

Custom inquiry

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 1,250 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?

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