Ciao Bella in Camden

Aubergine parmigiana was great, garlic bread was okay. spaghetti was expensive and nothing you couldn’t make at home pretty easily. Pizza was also very average. Maybe we got the wrong dishes but I don’t think so. Also if you have vouchers you must spend all it as they will not give you a voucher or change back if you do not, which feels either illegal or a bit scammy?

Highly recommend the pizza and the Cannelloni. Potions are large and the prices are very low for a Central London restaurant

Phoned late afternoon 16th November for a table for 3, at around 17.30, I was offered a table under the heated umbrellas outside. The menu ticked the box for my daughter so I accepted the table offer. Absolutely no regrets, the heaters under the umbrellas are well effective so no worries of being cold. The service was second to none. The menu is really good. The food, oh wow, really good. I'll definitely make an effort to return to enjoy the atmosphere inside in the future. Appeared very popular. I would highly recommend. Booking appeared very necessary, I understand why.

good restaurant, we celebrated a friend’s birthday there, everything was at the highest level

Ciao Bella is a cheerful, bustling neighbourhood Italian. It's a rare find as neither part of a chain, nor ludicrously expensive/high end. It doesn't mess about. Dishes are uncomplicated, robust and tasty. Portion sizes are generous. Service is fast, unpretentious bordering on brusque, in a good way. It's buzzing and lively. Try not to be put off your food by the idea that it's where Bojo romanced Jennifer Arcuri (allegedly!).

Food: We started with the Vongole and Cortoccio with wine sauce. The pasta was cooked to perfection, with a delightful texture and seasoned just right. The Calzone was generously sized and full of flavor, making it a standout dish. The highlight of the meal, however, was the Tiramisu. It was wonderfully balanced—not overly sweet, with a rich and complex flavor that really stood out. Service & Atmosphere: The service was solid, with a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere. While the space can feel a bit crowded, it never reaches the point of being distracting, allowing for a comfortable dining experience.

really lovely friendly atmosphere, staff were super nice and helpful, food was amazing!! would definitely recommend

One of my favorite places to have a home cooked Italian dinner. Loved the times I was a student there and brings me back when I visit.

Good food. Much better than Covent Garden over in Kensington.

Best authentic Italian in london

Traditional place with simple and delicious food. Big portions and good value for your money. Make sure to book in advance.

Love this restaurant I hadn't been in 15 years but the food was still great

Delicious Italian food always. Never had a bad meal. Good value for money!

I ordered the "Spaghetti Aglio, Olio E Peperoncino" Although the pasta was very good, it was quite dry. This pasta is expected not to be dry

Warm friendly vibes with great food!

Ciao Bella is a gem! The cozy, home-style atmosphere made me feel like I was dining in Italy. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the marinara sauce tasted homemade with rich, authentic flavors. The staff was friendly and welcoming, adding to the warm vibe. Highly recommend for a true Italian experience!

Full Italian experience... Staff seemed all Italian speaking and there were red wine bottles across the restaurant. Turned out without a reservation on a Friday and they accommodated us! High quality pizza, no draught beer, and plenty of wine to choose from.

It is a place that is referenced in tourist guides. It's crowded with people, so noisy, very noisy. You have to make yourself heard to order, so showing on the menu what you want to eat will make it easier. In terms of dishes, nothing exceptional I want to say that everyone can make it at home.

Then accommodated our party of 15 with a bunch of kids really effectively

Great authentic Italian restaurant, amazing food.

It is very very italian This was my third time here. Very friendly team. The pana cotta is perfect 👌

We absolutely loved this place. It was great food, Chicken Milanese and Spaghetti Vongole washed down with a couple of aperol spritz. The service was excellent and thanks to all the team. A one hour lunch turned into 4 hours. A real Mediterranean lunchtime. Best table sitting outside with great company. Grazie Mille Ciao Bella

Great pasta, with the option of gluten free pêne with any of the sauces. Prices are decent and food comes quick. We didn’t book and they were able to seat us promptly. We did arrive at around 6 and they mentioned it gets busy after around 7

I ate here on a busy weekend as part of a slightly chaotic group of 10 extended family members. We were seated on one of two large tables in the basement. Unfortunately the other table was occupied by a rowdy stag do, but it didn't do much to dampen my enjoyment of this lovely restaurant! The service was superb, our waiter was friendly, helpful (answering all sorts of queries from us), and full of good humour. The staff apologised for the noise despite it being out of their control, and ensured we were served promptly. The food was delicious- I had a pizza, which was cooked and topped perfectly. I'd highly recommend the spicy pizzas. The loos were clean and tidy for another bonus. It's definitely a restaurant I'd happily return to on a future visit to London, especially in the beautiful Lamb's Conduit Street area.

Authentic Italian fare in the heart of bloomsbury. The food is delicious the staff are friendly the atmosphere is great.

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. It seemed very busy but the waiter was incredibly friendly and engaging.

The manager/host is extremely rude. Went there to ask for a table and he dismissed me in the most arrogant of ways and walked away. Better places with friendlier service to eat on this street.

Wonderful family run restaurant in the heart of Bloomsbury. Excellent quality food, prosecco and lovely Italian staff. Always a pleasure eating here. Very authentic.

The food is delicious... especially seafood pasta

Out of the ordinary, ordinary place to be. Family run Italian gem. Food is GOOD and affordable. The girls were having pasta Puntanesca and loved it (they know how to cook, mind you). And I enjoyed my vitello al limone. We were a bit in a hurry because we had to drive to the coast afterwards but the people never winked and served us with big smiles.

We showed up with no reservation (2 of us), and they were very kindly able to squeeze us in. Water and wine showed up immediately, and we ordered cheese bread to munch on while we tried to make up our minds between the multiple things we wanted to try. The cheese bread was actually an entire pizza- with no sauce. Had a garlic butter and mozzarella topping instead. Everything was delicious and staff was great.

Nice! Make sure you make a reservation, it fills up quickly.

Food: It was really good. The pizzas were delicious and almost everything hit. The lasagna was specifically a highlight Service: One of my friends got a rare lamb and it got instantly replaced upon cutting it to show the wait staff. The turnaround was also pretty quick too. Atmosphere: Absolutely buzzing! There were tons of people there and they all seemed to be having an absolute blast. I don't traditionally go to Italian restaurants, but this one I'd happily visit again.

Had a lovely lasagne, really tasty.

Fab place in the 90s when I was at work - still so.now.

Awful night. Our waiter looked like he could not be bothered in the slightest, the food was absolutely dreadful. We ordered a bruschetta and prosciutto e melone ae starters which were fine. My pasta was simply dreadful. It came swimming in a sauce, the broccoli were undercooked and the anchovies who were supposed to be in there were nowhere to be seen, when I asked about it, the waitress then brought some extra and just stomped them on the table as if I had asked for a miracle. Didn't eat the pasta no one checked or asked if there was anything wrong with the food. Really confused as to why this restaurant is so busy.

Walked in off the street and got a table. Great service

Busy and for a reason - the food was amazing! Simple Italian food done right. Arguably the best spaghetti bolognaise I’ve ever had. Got chatting some locals who said it’s one of the best in London.

Great food and atmosphere. Can really tell it's run with passion and energy.

Really enjoyed visiting this restaurant. The food was great the service was fantastic very personable and we just had a marvelous time well

It's OK. But maybe a tad overrated. Very crowded, smoking was allowed (outside seating) and a horrible smell when you're eating. I find it rude for staff to seat us outside without asking if smoke would offend us. So far, "British" Italians have been less than charming, and I would say unfriendly. Come on, London Italians smile a little. Very basic flavor: Where were the garlic, fresh herbs, seasons? Tirimisu was missing something. Sorry, but with all the choices, why is this so popular.

I was looking for a bit of Italy in London, and I'd say I found it great. Starting from the exquisite dishes (I highly recommend eating the lamb), to the impeccable service of the waiters who served me and made me feel at home. Highly recommended!

This was a great recommendation by a friend of mine. Lovely fresh food for a great price! Will be back

The service was great very attentive with drinks and food. Also great with the language barrier! Excellent food and great value !

Great food, friendly helpful staff who are willing to accommodate any requests and good vibe and sensibly priced - will definitely be back 💯

One of the best places for fuss free, high qualioty Italian food at a reasonable price in London. Always buzzing for a reason.

Excellent and authentic Italian food executed and served by a fabulous Italian team. The fegato (calves liver) was perfectly cooked and the spaghetti ai broccoli was also delicious. It’s in a great central location and ideal if you are visiting the Soane Museum or British Museum. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and perfect for any gathering or occasion.

Best bolognese we’ve had in a long time. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was served in a timely manner. What more could you ask for. Will definitely be returning.

Nice traditional no fuss italian restaurant with some great items on menu eg lamb chops and tuna. Lots of locals use it. Often busy especially outside.

Eating solo or in a group - Ciao Bella is consistently good. Italian style and friendliness, great wine list. Have loved this restaurant for more than 20 years.

We were a party of four. My carbonara was swimming in grease. A real turn off. The tomato saus on one of the pizza had no taste. None of us was happy about the food. We would not return to this restaurant again, I am sorry to say. The staff was nice.

Great traditional Italian restaurant!

Good food, great vibe, a little raucous but accommodates groups of all sizes

For a place that has blown up recently, the food is still faultless and generously sized - I couldn’t finish my plates! They have a varied menu a well kept establishment and extremely polite staff. One of the most enjoyable meals I’ve had in years. The one star off is because of the sheer amount of TikTokers visiting this place, but that’s also a great thing too!

The restaurant was very busy and we were expecting to enjoy some really good Italian food but sadly this wasn't the case. The staff were rude and they had very bad table service training. The food was very salty and the pasta dishes were swimming in olive oil, not good especially when the pasta starts to cool down. They allowed young children to run around, bouncing balls near where others tried to eat and enjoy time with family and friends. We definitely won't be returning and definitely will not recommend this Italian restaurant.

Excellent trattoria with a nice family atmosphere and quality food, delicious Sorrento gnocchi. If you pass by here and are tired of fish & chips, Ciao Bella is the right place!

Wow just fantastic, this really busy Italian restaurant is a wonderful place to visit. On arrival we didn't like the table & immediately we were given a great table (no quibbles) outside on a beautiful warm summer evening. The food was delicious & the staff were kind & attentive. We got free Limoncello shots after my sons peroni arrived late. The price was reasonable we will 100% be returning ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Service - Staff seemed like they did not want to be there and very abrupt Food- Took too long and was tasteless and small portions Atmosphere- Loud/noisy you cannot hear the person next to you talking. Not sure why people have given this restaurant more than 1 star? We went with family after visiting the Soane museum and were very disappointed.

the spaghetti was extremely disappointing. we ordered the seafood spaghetti first and it was too salty we had to send it back. they offered to swap it to carbonara but again it was way too salty and oily. would not visit again sadly

Taken there by a regular. Good reason to be a regular it's a great place.

The staff is pleasant, however the food is average. Spaghetti stuck together... diluted tomato sauce without taste... No anchovies in the dish when it was supposed to be composed of them... pasta carbonara with cream base and not even an Italian wine on the menu. . Way too expensive for what it is. I do not recommend this restaurant.

Amazing food, great and friendly staff. This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere. We have been coming to Ciao Bella for over 10 years and feel at home every time we visit. Now that we have relocated, still drive over an hour to visit although not as often as we would like to.

Very good food and quickly delivered, nice waiter. What draws the result is the noise level in the room and a little on the price.

Popped in for a quick lunch. It was busy and they do fit a lot of people on. This means the noisy basement was the only space. This wasn't great for conversation but the food was fresh, quick and tasty. Definitely recommended for a quick lunch.

The girl from the service really made an effort to find me a spot, even though her colleague said there wasn't one. Excellent combination of liver and grapes. The food was tasty, all compliments.

Food was incredible, staff were accommodating and I did not expect to see a man playing the piano. It really added to the atmosphere.

Bellissimo! Succulent and generous food, very friendly and funny service, great value for money. Bravo!

Popped in for a bite after visiting nearby Charles Dickens Museum. Lured by the linguine and pesto on the menu. Both the simple Italian dish and this eatery are terrific. Reservations might help you snag a table.

This is a lovely Italian, very busy and a great atmosphere. The food is very good but the staff are so unwelcoming and miserable. I get that they are busy and running around, but a smile doesn’t cost anything. We were an average sized party and all tried to engage the staff but they were having none of it. The restaurant has been around for years and the food was very good, not huge starters but tasty.

Great food and a good service. The staff were very friendly and did not rush us despite it being busy. The only drawback was it was very loud and the staff’s english was not the best leading to some confusion during ordering. Would certainly return though

Too crowded. If you go make sure you don't get a table downstairs. It's claustrofobic

I visited Ciao Bella after seeing it on YouTube, but it was just okay. First of all, it's too noisy. It's so loud that you have to shout to talk to the person next to you. The food isn't great either. I ordered three types of spaghetti (Spaghetti Alle Vongole, Spaghetti Alla Tarantina, Spaghetti Al Cartoccio), and they were no different from what I can make at home. The clams were gritty, making it difficult to eat. I really can't understand why this place is popular.

Nice Italian restaurant. Easy going and relaxed atmosphere. Quick and efficient service. Pasta dishes are very good (spaghetti polpette and linguine al pesto) The only negative point is that it can become extremely noisy inside especially when the restaurant is full of somewhat drunken people who think that shouting is what Italian do when in a restaurant. Nevertheless I recommend this restaurant and would go back to try the pizza.

Terrible experience. I spent £85 and left hungry. To look for the octopus with potatoes on the plate you needed an electron microscope and the tricolor salad was made with half a tomato, two salad leaves and half an avocado. I wouldn't even call it an aperitif. Once out, I went to look for a place to eat something. Never again.

Very delicious food, super good price. On top of that, the place was decorated with references to Italian cinema, beautiful! Too bad they don't leave cheese on the table :(

We dined here on our last night in London. I wish we had tried it earlier so we could go back. We had lasagne bolognese, and cheese bread which were both exceptional. I’ll definitely go back when we’re able to get back to London.

Food was good. They add automatically service fee 10% don t ask. Thar s a disappointing 😞 we were with 4 people garlic bread was delicious

Pros The bruschetta and caprese salad were delicious. They didn’t have a kids menu but they made my daughter a small portion of penne with butter which was very appreciated Cons Salmon and broccoli pasta had maybe an ounce of salmon. (Was otherwise tasty though) It was so so loud in there. We went at 2pm on a Sunday. There were multiple large parties. I couldn’t even talk to the people I was sitting with. Had to yell. Overall the food was very good and the service was good except it took a long time to get the bill. I had to ask for it twice. But the place was so loud and our table was so cramped that it made for a very stressful and unpleasant dining experience.

Pizza and (especially!!) pasta are all delicious. ㅠㅠ It tastes like steamed Italy!!

Awful place. horrible food, unfriendly staff, got our order completely wrong, didn’t listen to our requests, didn’t speak a word of English, shocking service.

The Waitrose wasn’t polite she act like don’t even look at me when she took order and answer me with yes or no she wasn’t happy to talk or explain what’s in the food . I never been served that bad . And also they food not worth what they going to charge you .

Came here tonight for a girls night and I was so impressed, the cocktails to die for… service was outstanding by Adam who made sure my needs were met all throughout the evening

Delicious food, it is very busy as... everyone wants to be there... just go and enjoy!!!

Never paid a service charge so begrudgingly in my life. We shared the starter which was essentially a ball of cheese deep fried in breadcrumbs but had clearly been in the freezer a long time as it was cold in the centre and the breadcrumb coating was slimey and separated completely from the cheese when we tried to cut it in half. I had the carbonara, which was riddled with reems and reems of fatty bacon. My partner had a seafood pasta which was ridiculously dry, had no sauce at all and was undercooked. Not to mention the wait staff were quite rude, never checked in on us during the meal, you almost lost an elbow when they put the plates down, and everything that was put down on our table from cutlery to plates to the bill was flung down without saying a word to us. It felt like we were almost unwanted

I've always loved this restaurant but this time it had changed. No parmesan and olives while waiting for the meal. The piano has gone the tables for 2 are tiny. Atmosphere isn't as it was.

My Risotto di Mare was good, but my wife said her pasta was perfectly cooked and one of my sons said his Lasagne was the best he has ever had. We ate outside, the heating made it comfortable, and it was a great evening. Va bene.

Overall, the food at this restaurant is excellent. However, the noise level is a significant drawback. It's so loud that you can barely hear yourself or your friends, making conversation difficult. The waitstaff also contribute to the noise by shouting rather than speaking to patrons. If you're looking for a relaxing evening, this might not be the best choice. The noisy atmosphere can be quite unsettling and detracts from the overall dining experience.

Atmosphere was great, nice to be sat outside in a big group. I have to give this rating because honestly I was shocked at how poor the food was. I ordered the chilli prawns and “vegetables of the day” - the veggies were frozen from a packet!!! You would expect them to be fresh atleast. My friend ordered the spaghetti and clams, it was pretty much butter and spaghetti with a few clams. Not worth it, wouldn’t go back. Having just come back from Rome; this does not compare in the slightest to true Italian food and flavours. Prawns were hard and chewy and very overcooked. Expensive for what it is. £25 for about 5 prawns and frozen vegetables.

Nice place Good service And Delicious Italian Cuisine

Excellent food reasonable prices for London.

An amazing authentic Italian restaurant- really good prices and delicious food

The biggest issue: Food poisoning resulting in all-night puking on July 3, 2024. The restaurant refused to take any responsibility and said it was not their problem, not even an apology. Whilst we were there, the service was awful.

Serious food poisoning from the seafood pasta. I called the restaurant the next day and the restaurant did not offer any apology, defensive and offensive. It is deeply disappointing. I will never go there.

Food here is amazing! Classic italien food and great vibe here!

Just the best place in London. So much character and the pasta is knock out good. Get a negroni and some ravioli and watch the world go by. Love it here.

Went for my mum's 60th had 18 people. Staff were really nice and understanding, even accommodated us when we wanted to pay separately. Food came within a decent time and kept coming so everyone could eat at the same time, so we didn't have some eating and some waiting. Broschetta was exceptionally good.

I live in Marylebone and visit this Italian gem regularly, and it never disappoints. The cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and consistently delicious food make it a standout. Their pasta is always fresh, the pizza perfectly crisp, and the tiramisu is to die for. Excellent quality at reasonable prices—highly recommended!

Great food service and value. But the ground floor tables are too close together and the other customers were very noisy. So conversation was difficult.

‘The taco-bell of pizza express’

We were a party of 20 and the service was impeccable, timely and friendly. I had a delicious marinara pizza. The chilli oil was made of proper chilli pieces and had a good kick! Highly recommended!