Ciao Bella review by Davey
I first saw the Ciao Bella when I went to a Christmas Street party in Lambs Conduit in 2005. Somehow the opportunity to eat there did not arise until a few weeks ago. I met up with a number of friends at Kings Cross with a few to having a meal before a theatre visit. We went to a pub we knew nearby and found their ‘food all day every day’ did not apply on Saturday. On to a restaurant one of the group knew to find it closed with no explanation as according to the opening times it should have been open. The random hours some places keep are very frustrating! After walking around for 30 minutes we found ourselves in Lambs Conduit. Ciao Bella was open and nearly empty (it was early), and we enquired if they had a table. Initially they seemed reluctant saying they were heavily booked but as by then we only wanted a main course and coffee (with a dessert for the ravenous) they found us a table. The service was fast and efficient but did not seem particularly friendly. Anyway the various glasses of wine, beers and mineral water quickly appeared. 15/20 minutes later the food was with us and we started to tuck. Mine tasted rather bland and I commented on this to a friend. It turned out moist of the group thought the same. Italian flavours are simple but the flavour should burst out! It was as if money was being saved on the ingredients. When we left they still seemed quiet. If the food had been really tasty and the service friendly rather than efficient I would have given them 10/10 in all categories. Reading the other reviews I am puzzled. Was the usual chef on holiday or was there another problem? I may go again to see. Ciao Bella seems so popular I double checked that I had the right place before writing this review.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Overall rating 
Food 3 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 3
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