We strive to propose you original dishes for any palate following our Italian traditional recipes combined with our chefs creativity. We are very proud of our wine list that offers you a superb taste of the typical and original wines from Italy but not only. Ciao Bella is situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, close to the historical Lamb's Pub - just 5 minutes from.
Ciao Bella's bright history started in 1983 when Ciao Bella opened for the first time in the ciao bella history 1 heart of Bloomsbury, already a central London fashionable residential area. It was in 1999 that Ciao Bella was taken over by Felice Pollano with the help and support of his best friend Lorenzo.
Ciao Bella's bright history started in 1983 when Ciao Bella opened for the first time in the ciao bella history 1 heart of Bloomsbury, already a central London fashionable residential area. It was in 1999 that Ciao Bella was taken over by Felice Pollano with the help and support of his best friend Lorenzo.
Reviews (10)
Eat-Stay-Travel
Dec 29, 2021
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I was really disappointed in the service that we received at this restaurant. We were served by 3 different members of staff and only 1 of them gave immaculate customer service.
As we arrived we were shown to our table, then 1 waitress arrived to take our orders and she was so moody we felt like she was angry with us and made us feel so uncomfortable. When she came to bring the drinks over, she wasn’t wearing a mask (non of the staff were) and instead of holding a tray she was holding the drinks against her chest and in her hands breathing all over them and touching them on her uniform.
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As we arrived we were shown to our table, then 1 waitress arrived to take our orders and she was so moody we felt like she was angry with us and made us feel so uncomfortable. When she came to bring the drinks over, she wasn’t wearing a mask (non of the staff were) and instead of holding a tray she was holding the drinks against her chest and in her hands breathing all over them and touching them on her uniform.
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Ryan M.
Dec 11, 2021
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Recommended to go here from one of our London friends. Well worth it. High quality food and very generous portions. We tried two pasta dishes, bruschetta and garlic pizza as recommended to us and enjoyed it all. We would try the seafood spaghetti next time!
Wine and coffee to finish were a nice addition.
Great time overall at Ciao Bella, interior has the most welcoming Italian vibe to it. Fed us well and made us happy.
Wine and coffee to finish were a nice addition.
Great time overall at Ciao Bella, interior has the most welcoming Italian vibe to it. Fed us well and made us happy.
Bloomsbury Foodie
Nov 21, 2021
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Jamie Spencer
Nov 06, 2021
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This place is a wonderful that if you were passing you might give a miss. That would be a terrible mistake!
Had been out late the night before (Suede @AllyPally - youth gloriously reclaimed) so needed a good lunch and we got it.
I had a ridiculously fresh minestrone to start which seemed to wipe my hangover away (maybe it was the beer) followed by my favourite Italian dish, spaghetti alle vongole (clams) in a white wine sauce. The best I ever had was in Venice and this wasn’t far off it. My friend had the spaghetti meatballs (pictured) which he enjoyed a great deal.
We arrived at 12 on a Thursday
Had been out late the night before (Suede @AllyPally - youth gloriously reclaimed) so needed a good lunch and we got it.
I had a ridiculously fresh minestrone to start which seemed to wipe my hangover away (maybe it was the beer) followed by my favourite Italian dish, spaghetti alle vongole (clams) in a white wine sauce. The best I ever had was in Venice and this wasn’t far off it. My friend had the spaghetti meatballs (pictured) which he enjoyed a great deal.
We arrived at 12 on a Thursday
Yee
Oct 29, 2021
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I love this restaurant! How have I never heard of this place? The food is incredible. The waitress who served us was fantastic and so friendly and funny. The food arrived quickly and was served hot. The dishes were all delicious and beautifully presented. The portions are generous.
There is outdoor seating with overhead heating. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The restaurant was able to accommodate 5 of us even without a booking. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Thank you for such a wonderful lunch.
There is outdoor seating with overhead heating. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The restaurant was able to accommodate 5 of us even without a booking. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Thank you for such a wonderful lunch.
Zeena Mutheeb
Oct 25, 2021
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Beastie Boy
Oct 24, 2021
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Kevin
Oct 23, 2021
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Laurence
Oct 09, 2021
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A fun, no frills Italian that does all traditional dishes very well. On a Friday night it’s busy with an impressive turnover of tables. Staff are friendly and food is served quickly. There is lots of seating inside and more tables outside on the road. Fun place for a Friday night meal and bottle of wine. Decent value too. (P.s. pizzas are massive).
Carlene Houghton
Jul 08, 2021
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Busy little authentic Italian Restaurant, delicious fresh food, fantastic fresh pasta, very tasty fresh sauces. I really enjoyed my steak fillet which was perfectly cooked medium rare and not over cooked as steak often can be. The homemade Panna Cotta was absolutely delicious 😋 Felt a little squeezed in to a small space but the food was delicious 😋
