Cibo - Midlothian

There were eight of us in a packed restaurant. Service, food and atmosphere were laid back and good. Really struggle to fault the night. Thanks read more There were eight of us in a packed restaurant. Service, food and atmosphere were laid back and good. Really struggle to fault the night. Thanks

I’ve driven past this restaurant for years but this was my first visit. From the outside it looks good and there’s a very welcoming fire and seating area as you... read more I’ve driven past this restaurant for years but this was my first visit. From the outside it looks good and there’s a very welcoming fire and seating area as you enter. Plenty of parking right outside the door too. I thought the food was good, nothing exceptional but good. The restaurant itself was very busy which is a good sign too, even if you’d except that at this time of year. Staff were first rate in their pleasantness, but I wondered if they were a little over-stretched? A man I assume to be the owner had an angry swearing moment at a young staff member which wasn’t a great look, right in the middle to the restaurant. We were also never approached for more than our first drink (and we were all wanting to drink more, so thirst for us and lost revenue for them). The decor is nice, very open. However, the carpet looks tired and a bit 70s and the roof was leaking in the rain in several places. I appreciate Covid has hit this industry hard so money may be a bit tight, but these things need work first. It wouldn’t take much to improve this to a 4 star review and while I wouldn’t make a trip specially based on this experience, I would give give it another try a few months down the road.

We recently dined at this restaurant for a family dinner and, as always, it was outstanding. From the moment we arrived to the quality of the food and service,... read more We recently dined at this restaurant for a family dinner and, as always, it was outstanding. From the moment we arrived to the quality of the food and service, everything was top-notch from start to finish.

I have visited this restaurant multiple times and have always had nothing but an outstanding experience. The food is delicious, the staff is fantastic, and the... read more I have visited this restaurant multiple times and have always had nothing but an outstanding experience. The food is delicious, the staff is fantastic, and the atmosphere is lovely.

The food and service at Cibo were excellent! A group of 9 of us dined there, with a few of us returning customers. Our waiter was friendly and fantastic, managi... read more The food and service at Cibo were excellent! A group of 9 of us dined there, with a few of us returning customers. Our waiter was friendly and fantastic, managing a variety of orders seamlessly. The dishes were delicious, particularly the squid ink ravioli filled with scallops and the venison special. The panna cotta was also perfect. We enjoyed a lovely bottle of Chianti and a good selection of soft drinks during our relaxing and wonderful family lunch. I highly recommend Cibo!