Cibo Wilmslow

It says a lot about a restaurant group if it only considers opening sites in exclusive locations. Focusing on upmarket contemporary Italian dining, Cibo is a case in point. The company operates multiple establishments across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas, including one of the city centre’s most luxurious strips, King Street, and the famously affluent Trafford-Cheshire urban village of Hale, one of the first places on a map of neighbourhoods that have found favour with footballers and other celebrities. Heading further south, it doesn’t take long to reach Wilmslow, a market town with a similar reputation as a popular stomping ground for the well-heeled. 

The first thing you’ll notice about Cibo Wilmslow is the atmosphere. Although this place is very much edging towards the luxurious end of eating out, the vibe inside is relaxed and informal. As the team proudly explain, they’ve attempted to recreate the kind of feeling you’d get if you sat down for food inside an Italian home. Although most Italian homes don’t come with marble tables and super comfortable leather chairs. Let alone the indoor greenery that breaks up the fixtures and fittings with a welcome bit of nature. 

As for the menu, Cibo does Italiano better than most. Across multiple courses you’ll find some of the most iconic staples from the Old Country alongside a healthy helping of more unusual and speciality dishes. So, whether you’re here for Antipasti, Pasta, Pesce, Carne or all the above, there’s plenty of choice to keep you coning back for more — albeit not so much as you worry about the quality dipping. As we would expect, all that food is crying out for a wine list that spans regions and styles, and that’s exactly what we get here. Finally, sign up online for regular updates, invites to exclusive events, information about new dishes and seasonal special offers.