Cibo

4.9 (398)

£26 to £40

Italian

3 Russel Gardens, Olympia, London, W14 8EZ

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2 people

21 May 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

This Kensington local favourite attracts fans from all over the capital who devoutly wish they had a Cibo - there's only one - in their street. The decor is cosy Mediterranean with truly unique artwork on the walls, with smaller rooms providing a sense of intimacy. The staff have that inimitable Italian welcome and capacity for fine service without a lot of fuss. Fish is a speciality of the house, so try pasta filled with crab in a special sauce to start, or the octopus, green bean and potato salad. Then go for the spaghetti with lobster in its own sauce, although the calves liver is delicious, too. Coffee with petits fours are on the don't miss list, too. Servings are huge and the pace is leisurely.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
Phone number
020 7371 6271
Website
http://www.ciborestaurant.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Eurocheque Card, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
3 Russel Gardens, Olympia, London, W14 8EZ
Area
Kensington
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 398 people are saying

Cibo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

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Cibo is celebrated for its "incredibly consistent high-quality food" and "great service," making it a favorite for over three decades. This charming Italian restaurant offers "authentic food" including "homemade breads, pasta, and gelato." Diners praise its "superb" seasonal menu and welcoming atmosphere, making it a "hidden gem" in the neighborhood.

398 Reviews

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sian
Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, authentic food. From homemade breads and pasta to the best homemade gelato.
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Chris VIP
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been eating at CIBO since it first opened and return regularly. Incredibly consistent high quality food and great service.
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larry
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cibo is without doubt one of the best Italian restaurants in London. Gino and Sally are just great at what they do. Great dishes; great service and great atmosphere. I have been going there for over 30 years and have never had a bad meal. Long may it continue
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Victoria
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 25 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very welcoming staff to us and our dog! Excellent dinner
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Jeremy VIP
London194 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When reviewing Cibo in the past, I have often said that that visit was the best yet. And I say it again and this time, what was amazing was that the place was totally full, and yet the service was just as exceptional and smoothly run as always. Each course came in good time and was cooked to perfection. What leadership and what a team.
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MaurizioE
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Buon cibo, servizio buono location piccola ma ven tenuta
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Jeremy VIP
London194 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been going to Cibo for over 25 years and it just gets better. The changing seasonal menu is superb, the service constantly wonderful, and in this is the geniune neighbourhood gem. Flawless!
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Jane
Brighton4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Superb food and service... exactly as we remembered from all those years ago.
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Nikita
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding place. What a hidden gem of an Italian cousine in my neighbourhood. The place is as admirable as the local people who go there! Will be back soon
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Alex VIP
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on a stormy Saturday night so wasn't completely full. Service was excellent and food great. My partner was particularly impressed with the crab/squid starter and the swordfish. We are always the last to leave but didn't feel rushed and. It's at the end of my road, so will certainly be returning.
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Cibo is rated 4.9 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 May 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

3 Russel Gardens, Olympia, London, W14 8EZ

Additional information

Area
Kensington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Eurocheque Card, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ciborestaurant.net/
Phone number
020 7371 6271

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