There may be several restaurants dotting Lamb's Conduit Street, but Ciao Bella stands out by virtue of its cheerful retro styled atmosphere and classic Italian cooking. And nothing can demonstrate this better that the décor, partly quirky and partly evoking curiosity with its light blue chairs, and an enviable collection of guitars and photographs adorning the walls.

The restaurant's appeal also lies in its cooking, and leafing through the menu will reveal spaghetti al cartoccio with seafood and tomato sauce cooked inside a grease-proof bag, or a Ciao Bella pizza topped with mozzarella cheese, aubergine, egg and tomato. Amongst starters bresaola rucola and Parmigiano or dried Italian beef, and toasted bread topped with tuna and mayonnaise beckon and grilled main courses are a sure delight with a choice of sea bass, Scottish sirloin steak and lamb chops.

Ciao Bella's resident pianist will be more than happy to play your favourite tunes every evening.