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This authentic Italian restaurant in Bloomsbury is a gem and should be in everyone's address book. Unfailingly lively, distinctively Mediterranean, wonderfully homely, Ciao Bella serves up unpretentious 70s-style Italian fare with a big smile, the tinkle of a jazz piano and a huge serving of charm. Busy with local clientele and faithful regulars inside, outside (the terrace is wonderfully heated) and downstairs on any night of the week (always a good sign), this slice of Italy and its ever-cheery staff cannot fail to fill you with a portion of feel-good factor. Renowned for its generously portioned pasta (the seafood spaghetti, cooked in a grease-proof bag, is fabulous), its huge wood-oven cooked pizzas (try the calzone if you're feeling peckish), its tasty cuts of meat (the veal is delicious) and its great daily specials. Prices are reasonable to say the least, emperor-sized olives and bread sticks land on your table upon arrival, and the wine list is excellent. Just don't wear a white shirt if you order the excellent spaghetti with meatballs. If you're looking for a low-key but fun place to woo your Valentine, this is the place - but be prepared to wait or book well in advance. Lunch, combined with a trip to the nearby British Museum, is an appealing option.
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Ciao Bella 86-90 Lamb's Conduit St, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LZ This authentic Italian restaurant in Bloomsbury is a gem and should be in everyone's address book. Unfailingly lively,...
Ciao Bella 86-90 Lamb's Conduit St, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LZ This authentic Italian restaurant in Bloomsbury is a gem and should be in everyone's address book. Unfailingly lively,...
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £72 42% off
130 134 Southampton Row, WC1B | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
Situated close to Russell Square and the British Museum; the Mercure London Bloomsbury is just a stroll away from a number of London's iconic landmarks. Then ... More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel from £50 40% off
Southampton Row, WC1B | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
The gorgeous Victorian building that houses the Thistle Bloomsbury Park is tall enough to offer great views of London from the top rooms. Located between the ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £55 31% off
92 Southampton Row, WC1B | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
The DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End hotel is perfectly located in London's historic Bloomsbury district, between Holborn and Russell Square tube stations for convenient ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
33 Boswell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
9 Cosmo Place, Southampton Row, Holborn, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
Italian cuisine ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
Carluccio's are springing up all over the place, from Bluewater to Brent Cross, spreading the gospel of good fresh superior Italian food. Each restaurant is also ... More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
68 Millman Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N | 1 minute from Ciao Bella
Indian/South Asian Cuisine... More
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
54 Lambs Conduit Street, Russell Square, , Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 1 minute from Ciao Bella
This expensive Spanish restaurant is in a lovely corner of town, and serves authentic and delicious fare, cooked to consistently high standards. However, many many visitors ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
57 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N | 1 minute from Ciao Bella
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 2nd May to 13th September 2014
Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H | 11 minutes from Ciao Bella
Chichester Festival Theatre has a happy knack of bringing first class musical revivals to the West End - with 'Singin' in the Rain', 'Sweeney ...More
London > Events > Dance Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th May 2014
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 14 minutes from Ciao Bella
Choreographer Krzysztof Pastor transfers Prokofiev's rousing score to a war-ravaged Italian metropolis in the 20th century. The production is viewed as one of the Scottish Ballet's ...More
London > Events > Dance Dates: 8th, 9th and 10th May 2014
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 14 minutes from Ciao Bella
A modern piece which sees nine male and nine female dancers explore the human condition through nudity and movement, with particular focus on the concept of ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
Almost invisible in the ridiculous 1960s sci-fi architecture of the Brunswick Centre, the two-screen arthouse Renoir Cinema is a firm favourite with London's film buffs. It ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
30 Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 5 minutes from Ciao Bella
As the name suggests, The Horse Hospital wasn't always the modern arts venue it is today. Once home to sick and injured horses - many references ... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 10 minutes from Ciao Bella
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The ... More
Sights and Attractions near Ciao Bella
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
93 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 1 minute from Ciao Bella
Coram's Fields is a special place for children where adults are allowed in only if accompanied by a child. Tucked away in the city centre it ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
48 Doughty Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from Ciao Bella
Charles Dickens brought London to life with his imaginative depictions of city life and his fascination and passion for the foggy Victorian streets have inspired two ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ... More
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
72-78 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 1 minute from Ciao Bella
Rumour has it that The People's Supermarket fought off Tesco this a site on Lamb's Conduit Street, one of London's most independently spirited neighbourhoods. The sight ... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
17 Rugby Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from Ciao Bella
Ben, the man behind this pretty interiors shop in Bloomsbury, is an architectural designer now based in London after spending five years in New York. His ... More
London > Shopping > Jewellery
13 Rugby Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from Ciao Bella
Artist Maggie Owen took a former dairy and turned it into an Art Deco emporium dripping in achingly hip designer jewellery. And the good news is ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London WC1R | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
Learn to act by becoming the person you are portraying. Think yourself into the role... eat what they would eat, weigh what they would weigh, behave ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 7 minutes from Ciao Bella
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 9 minutes from Ciao Bella
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 6 minutes from Ciao Bella
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 7 minutes from Ciao Bella
Launched in November 2013, the Sense Spa at Rosewood London is a sanctuary within central London. With Rosewood being an award-winning signature spa brand, visitors can ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from Ciao Bella
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
7 Roger Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from Ciao Bella
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
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London > Nightlife > Bars
63 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 1 minute from Ciao Bella
Formerly run by Billy Drew (who has opened The Chippy in Soho), The Perseverance in Lamb's Conduit Street re-opened in April 2007 under new management. It's ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
252 High Holborn, Holborn, WC1V | 6 minutes from Ciao Bella
Named after the cartoonist Gerald Scarfe (whose characterful illustrations will adorn the bar's walls), Scarfes Bar is a shining beacon in the otherwise lacking High Holborn ... More
London > Nightlife >
113-117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 9 minutes from Ciao Bella
Most people's gripe about South Ken's graffiti chic venue Ghost INC is that it would be better suited to the edgier East End than the haughty ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Ciao Bella
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 South Square, Gray's Inn, Holborn, London WC1R | 7 minutes from Ciao Bella
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London > Business > Venue Hire
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from Ciao Bella
An appealingly higgledy-piggledy treasure trove of artefacts, the extraordinary Sir John Soane's Museum elegantly located on Lincoln's Inn Fields is well worth an exploratory rummage. Lurking ... More
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What's On Today Near Ciao Bella Big Art: Workshop Exhibitions | Until 26th June 2014 Coram's Fields 1 minute walk from Ciao Bella ...More Re-staging Revolutions: Alternative Theatre In Lambeth, Camden 1968-88 Exhibitions | Until 10th May 2014 Holborn Library 4 minutes walk from Ciao Bella Photographs, documents and artefacts exploring the alternative theatre movement of the 1960s, 70s and 80s....More Bach To Baby Concerts | On 24th April 2014 The Foundling Museum 4 minutes walk from Ciao Bella The ensemble performs classical pieces for mothers and babies....More Bach To Baby Concerts | Until 24th April 2014 The Foundling Museum 4 minutes walk from Ciao Bella A classical concert specifically for babies, toddlers and younger children....More  By George! Handel's Music for Royal Occasions Exhibitions | Until 18th May 2014 The Foundling Museum 4 minutes walk from Ciao Bella On the 300th anniversary of the coronation of George I, the first king from the House of Hanover, By George! ...More James Horne Music | On 24th April 2014 The Harrison 6 minutes walk from Ciao Bella The singer-songwriter performs rhythm'n'blues. With support from Scott & Maria, The Bandit, Gerry Carty....More UK/Russia Year Of Culture: Talk: Origins And Persistence Of National Stereotypes Exhibitions | On 24th April 2014 Pushkin House 7 minutes walk from Ciao Bella With Professor Anthony Cross....More Photographs From Rwanda Exhibitions | Until 4th June 2014 The Wiener Library 8 minutes walk from Ciao Bella This photographic exhibition at The Wiener Library features photographer David Graham's portraits of survivors of the Rwandan genocide to mark ...More  Diverse Maniere: Piranesi, Fantasy and Excess Exhibitions | Until 1st June 2014 Sir John Soane's Museum 8 minutes walk from Ciao Bella Sir John Soane's Museum has one of the richest holdings of graphic work by Italian artist Giovanni Piranesi and this ...More Dosh: The Language Of Money: Talk Exhibitions | On 24th April 2014 British Museum 8 minutes walk from Ciao Bella A gallery talk by Ben Alsop....More 
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