Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Italian Restaurant in Bloomsbury, London
Ciao Bella Restaurant has been a cornerstone of London's Italian dining scene since 1983, when it first opened its doors in the heart of Bloomsbury. Under the leadership of Felice Pollano since 1999, we have combined decades of industry expertise with authentic Italian culinary traditions to create a unique dining experience. Our team brings over 40 years of collective experience in the restaurant industry, specialising in traditional Italian recipes enhanced by modern creativity. We maintain rigorous quality standards across our menu, wine selection, and service protocols, ensuring every guest experiences the true essence of Italian cuisine.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our extensive wine list featuring premium Italian vintages, our seasonal menus crafted with fresh ingredients, and our dedication to creating memorable dining experiences for both casual meals and special occasions. We actively contribute to the local community through annual participation in the Lamb Conduit Street Festival supporting children's charities, reinforcing our position as a trusted establishment in Central London's hospitality sector.
Services
Italian Cuisine
Wine Pairing
Private Events
Live Music
Seasonal Menus
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of authentic Italian culinary expertise
- Our menu combines traditional recipes with modern creativity
- We maintain an extensive wine list featuring premium Italian vintages
- Our team provides professional service in a historic London location
- We host private events in our beautifully maintained venue spaces
Services
Italian Cuisine
Our Italian restaurant offers traditional recipes enhanced with modern creativity. We serve carefully crafted dishes using fresh ingredients, from classic antipasti to homemade pasta and premium meat and seafood mains. Our menu features vegetarian and vegan options alongside traditional Italian favourites.
Wine Pairing
We provide an extensive wine list featuring premium Italian vintages and international selections. Our wine offerings include white, red, ros, sparkling, and dessert wines, with options available by glass or bottle to complement every course.
Private Events
Our venue accommodates corporate and private functions across one or both floors. We offer flexible space configurations for weddings, business meetings, and special celebrations, with dedicated event planning support and customised menu options.
Live Music
We enhance dining experiences with live piano performances featuring Italian classics. Our resident pianist plays nightly, creating an authentic Italian ambiance that complements our cuisine and service standards.
Seasonal Menus
We offer curated seasonal menus including our Chef's Specials and Christmas Menu. These limited-time offerings feature innovative dishes that showcase seasonal ingredients while maintaining our commitment to traditional Italian culinary principles.
Questions
What are Ciao Bella Restaurant's opening hours?
We are open Wednesday to Saturday 12:00-22:15, Sunday to Tuesday 12:00-22:00. We close on Bank Holidays.
How can I book a table at Ciao Bella?
Bookings must be made by phone on 020 7242 4119. We do not accept email bookings or reservations through other platforms.
Does Ciao Bella offer private event spaces?
Yes, we regularly host corporate and private parties on one or both floors with customised menu options available.
What type of cuisine does Ciao Bella serve?
We specialise in traditional Italian cuisine with modern creative touches, offering antipasti, pasta, pizza, meat and seafood mains, and Italian desserts.
Is there a dress code at Ciao Bella Restaurant?
We maintain a smart casual dress code to complement our refined Italian dining atmosphere.
Does Ciao Bella have vegetarian options?
Yes, our menu includes multiple vegetarian and vegan dishes clearly marked with (V) or (VV) indicators.
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Reviews (4)
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 wasnt 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.
Bloomsbury Foodie
Nov 21, 2021
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Im reviewing again. I went back and it was just as good as the first time. Lovely fresh pasta. Enthusiastic serving staff. Good wine selection. Whats not to love.
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 wasnt 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 wasnt far off it. My friend had the spaghetti meatballs (pictured) which he enjoyed a great deal. We arrived at 12 on a Thursday
