Cibo in Midlothian

We moved to Penicuik 3 years ago and Cibo’s became our favourite restaurant. We had major celebrations there. From an 18th to an 80th birthday. The food and service was always first class. However, we were there a couple of weeks ago and were very disappointed. The waitress greeted us with a luke warm smile and barely uttered a word. We couldn’t see any of our usual waiting staff, that are normally very friendly and recognise us. There were only 2 of us and our food arrived fairly quickly. Unfortunately my veggie pasta was awful. The pasta was over cooked, the vegetables were soggy and wet, and there was loads of oil floating around the bottom of the bowl. They dealt with my complaint promptly and took it off the bill. But surely an Italian restaurant can manage to cook pasta properly. My wife’s pizza was ok, but not great. I know there has been some change in management recently. Please don’t let standards slip. This is the first time that I have had a bad experience. Get the food and the service back to what it always was please.

Went for my wife's birthday . Seabass sensational Tiramisu best I've tasted in a long time. Wife's ravioli with mushrooms delicious All topped of with the wonderful staff and the manger Francesco.. Delightful evening....thank you

We went here tonight for Father’s Day. We booked for 6:30pm. They had no record of our booking, however they managed to get a table for us. The waiters got a few things wrong with our order of starters which is fine these things happen. After our starters we waited over 2 hours for our food.. during this 2 hour time frame we didn’t hear a word from the waiters - no one asked if we wanted more drinks or even apologised for the length of time we had to wait. The waiters were huddled around the bar chatting most of the time. I used to be a waitress so completely understand problems occur & I hate when diners act like Karen’s! But this was just so poor. When the food finally came out it was super bland and my pizza smelled a bit funky (tbh I’ve had better pizzas from a chippy up town at 3am!) A few diners around us had complained to the staff about the length of time it was taking and the waiters just kept saying “it’s on its way!” And didn’t appear for another half hour/hour. I really would not recommend this place, we apologised to my father in law for the experience 😂 next year will be a takeaway!

The food was acceptable…but to have a handful of staff for a full restaurant was ill-planned. There was no check early in the meal of everything was ok, we had to ask four times for water, and the we got given the wrong bill at the end. Decent food, poor service.

I ordered a vegetarian Calzone, only to find in my first bite it wasn't, full meat. No worries, these things can happen but the one that was then presented afterwards was some odd combination of carrot and sprouts, which was clearly the only vegetables they had left post Christmas. They charged me for this and the staff clearly couldn't care less. There are many better restaurants in our area that are so much better.

Visiting Scotland for the new year and decided to try this restaurant. By far this is the most authentic Italian food I have tasted in England and Scotland! Excellent customer service and each dish was unique in Italian flavours! Easy to find on google maps and lots of parking! Great for family and couples!

Authentic Italian food with smiles and great service Loved it - would go back if we lived nearby Easy parking as well

Absolutely blown away by the welcome of the staff when we called late in the evening for a table. They couldn’t do enough for us. The food is absolutely amazing! We had a mix of pizza’s and pastas in the group and they were all delicious. Lovely cosy place with breakout seating area and full bar. Definitely recommended

Endroit qui ne paue pas de mine de l'extérieur (c'est l'hiver). Mais intérieur de qualité comme l'acueil et le repas ! Je conseille absolument, bien qu'indiqué Italien nous avons mangé un très bon repas de Noël.

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.

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

Were here for a family dinner and once again it was excellent. Everything is just top notch from the moment you arrive to the food and the service, it's just excellent from start to finish.

I’ve been here several times and never had anything other than an excellent experience. Food delicious, staff great and lovely atmosphere.

Excellent delicious food and service! We were a group of 9 and chose Cibo as a few of us have even before. Our waiter was friendly and fantastic! He coped with a complete mixture of orders- some starters, some not, calzone no mushrooms, calzone with, 3 specials and granny having an antipasti for her main, with an extra plate so she could try a few bites of other people's starters 😉 The food was truly delicious- highly recommend the squid ink ravioli filled with scallops, and the venison special. And the perfect panna cotta! Lovely bottle of chianti and a good selection of soft drinks meant we had a relaxing and wonderful family lunch. Highly recommend Cibo!

My favourite restaurant for a number of years now. Would highly recommend to anyone. Great food and staff

Again another great dinner at Cibo. We very much enjoyed the starters (calamari fritti, Cozze della casa & garlic bread) and the main courses (pizza margaritas and melanzane parmigana) And outstanding service as always

Amazing food and amazing staff really make you feel welcome and at ease will be back 100 percent we had the sirloin steak and sticky toffe pudding and ice cream also garlic bread as a starter was amazing!

I have visited twice the past month. Portion sizes are large, prices also reasonable for the quality of food. Fast service and great atmosphere. I have recommended this restaurant to all family and friends. Carbonara is rich and creamy with plenty of flavour. Any negative reviews I find hard to believe as both times the food has been outstanding and so has the service. Look forward to returning

Main course sizes really small, particularly for the high prices you pay. Bizarrely the only cider on offer is Strongbow and no money was offered off our bill when my wife found a sharp bit of black plastic in her pizza! Shame the restaurant is so blatantly focused on its bottom line.

Food was exceptionally good and staff very friendly. Menu changes regularly but they will make you dish you like from past menus if they have the ingredients available. Cannot recommend highly enough. John and Elaine Peterhead.

My husband & I took my mum in law for a birthday trea🎂 On arrival at the restaurant we were warmly greeted, & shown to our table promptly. My husband & I ordered the pollo crema, which was chicken in a cream sauce served with...

This lovely restaurant is great for families, large gatherings, romantic outings and business meals. Service is courteous, surroundings are clean and the food is good and very reasonably-priced. Plenty of free parking outside the restaurant and only a 5 minute drive from Rosslyn Chapel. Conveniently...

My teenage daughter chose Cibo for a birthday meal, food was excellent, service was attentive and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for more. As good as lat time we visited.

I was with my family at your restaurant today, having been several times before... Today, I don't know what went wrong. I was REALLY disappointed, the service was abysmal. Arrived at 12.30pm, didn't get main course until well after 2pm. Soup for starter was luke...

Just been back after the lockdown and the food was just fantastic. There were 4 of us and everyone was really impressed at the new menus and the quality of the food. I had the monk fish and as I have monk fish often I...

I booked as a last minute as we were in Edinburgh because my mother in law was in hospital. I can honestly say this was the best Italian meal we have had in the UK. Absolutely stunning.

Beautiful restaurant and beautiful food. It’s a large place and would cater for group meals or cosy couple dates. I went with two friends and the staff were attentive, very friendly and accommodating. The food was authentic and delicious. I recommend the pancoitti gamberie cappesant...

I really loved this place. I live in Melbourne which is used to its exceptional Italian food but I had my doubts about this place. We both had veal saltimbocca. Now i've had a few and this would have been up there. Roast veg that...

Whenever we’re in the area Cibo’s is always considered for somewhere to eat. Fabulous food and really friendly staff. The lunchtime menu is good value for money.

Food amazing service 5 star exemplary service its been a while when you can go into a restaurant get served quick not much off a wait between courses will definitely go back

It was an absolute pleasure tonight, the food was delicious and the staff were outstanding. Plenty car parking spaces. Very nice indeed, I most definitely recommend for anyone to give Cibo a try, you won’t be disappointed. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I’ll be...

Pleasant enough staff. I'd say average Italian food. The venue feels like a function suite so quite noisy and more suited to dinner with young kids.

Excellent quality food, authentic Italian and fabulous service. We visited as a family of 5, enjoyed some starters to share, garlic bread and calamari. The main courses were equally as delicious, the calzone was huge but demolished easily! Will definitely visit again, very good parking...

We visited Cibo for a late lunch in December after visiting Rosslyn Chapel and would recommend eating here if you are in the area. We were made very welcome and had a lovely lunch from a very extensive menu. The service was excellent and with...

My beloved father recently passed away and after his private memorial service there’s only one place we could all go to celebrate his life, his favourite restaurant Cibo near Penicuik! We had frequented this restaurant since it opened and Abi and all the staff went...

Very busy meeting ooooh what a day! The toilets are pan sexual friendly very cool very groovy I like it! Only problem is the cocktails don’t accommodate me without the tail

.... a great way to relax at the end of the day. Great welcome and service, with a waiter that was great at recommendations and knowledgeable. We had a great evening, and felt v nourished at the end of the night. Thank you

I visited Cibo for the first time in September 2021 with my wife and two sons. Very impressed! Lots of room in the restaurant, all, or at least, a good number of the staff are indeed Italian, and it was lovely chatting to a couple...

Had dinner at this restaurant last night and again the food and service was amazing especially as it was so busy!! The staff keep you well informed and entertained while you are waiting, I don’t think there was an empty table, just proves how good...

I booked a table in this lovely place and everything was perfect from the start. The table had enough space with comfy seats and the staff were just great - welcoming, easygoing and very friendly. From starters to dessert, the food was delicious. We will...

Food was really good, very big portions. I had the goats cheese to start followed by lasagne and enjoyed both. The staff were very attentive and nice. Overall a very good dining experience.

Excellent food, staff and atmosphere in unexpected location. The staff genuinely appear to love their job. This was our second visit and won't be out last. Highly recommend.

Fantastic food and service. A real gem of a place. We had pizza, lasagna and a chicken dish all very very good. The staff are very accommodating and welcoming. We will definitely be visiting again when we are up this way.

This is a high quality restaurant with a good value for money. We will definitely go back. Thank you to the wonderful and friendly staff.

My 4th time dining at Cibo and another amazing experience there. The staff are a dream - friendly, jovial with the kids, very attentive and always serving with a smile. The food is also great - lovely dishes (I recommend the Saltimbocca veal) and it’s...

Incredibly friendly service, fantastic tasty food and at very reasonable prices. Cibo is our family dinner night out restaurant of choice. The staff are always so welcoming and helpful. Tonight's dinners were pizza, spaghetti carbonara and calzone, followed by Panna Cotta, peach Melba and chocolate...

Starting with with food , it was amazing so fresh and good. It's what I would presume a 5 star restaurant in Italy would taste like. Hands down the best meal my family and I have had from an Italian restaurant ever. Staff so friendly...

A lovely evening out with friends in this excellent Italian restaurant. Friendly and efficient service from people who seemed to genuinely care about good customer service. The food was delicious - we particularly enjoyed the bruschetta and our pasta dishes were very good too. We...

Popped in on the off chance. Food was magnificent and the service faultless. Italian food is my favourite and I’ve never tasted better outside Italy. Even the potions were just the right size still left room for a desert.

We visited last night as a family of 4, and left highly satisfied. I booked a table online very easily. There are a few tables outside at the back, but these looked more suited to enjoying a few drinks rather than a meal. The restaurant...

Had lunch here today, Thursday 10 December 2020. My partner has been a few times before, but this was my first time. Certainly intend going back very soon. Food and service were excellent. Atmosphere a little bit stilted, but this is due to Covid 19 restrictions. Well worth a visit.

Enjoyed a great lunch today, great value for real high quality homely Italian food, outstanding service, very safe environment using the large space to ensure social distancing. I’ll definitely be back soon, many thanks

Belated birthday celebration.. Food was lovely.. Lamb... Great food and service.. Well done in these trying times.. Will be bavk

We had a wonderful meal, the food was exceptional and presented very well. The staff were very professional and went into over drive when unfortunately our son did not feel well. He went outside for fresh air then subsequently had a seizure.The Manager?a lovely man, along with waiting and kitchen staff went out of their way to help us out and could not have done any better by providing First Aid care, Personal attention and Humanity under a terrible circumstance. The Mgr allowed us to remain on site awaiting an Ambulance, which took hours to arrive, offering beverages and a friendly chat even though the premises were to close prior to Ambulance arriving.We can not thank them enough. We most certainly can recommend and will visit again and again.

Very disappointed with this restaurant. I booked a table for 2 through their website for 6:30pm this evening and when we arrived we were told there was no reservation, even though I had a confirmation email. They said they haven't taken online bookings for six years and there was a problem with there website. There was no notification on their website saying to book by phone instead.There was at least four other couples who were also turned away at the same time as us.

Enjoyed lovely food tonight - had the chicken & mushrooms with the creamy white wine sauce. Friends had pizza. Food was delicious & service was fantastic. All staff happy to help and friendly. Will be back.

Staying locally this place was recommended and lived up to its reputation. Spacious and well spaced-apart tables during Covid-19 meant it wasn’t the least bit threatening. Wide menu and all our meals were excellent. Prices a little on the high side but the management are welcoming, the service and the food are good. All we needed for a good Friday night’s meal.

Came here during middle of Coronavirus 2020 Everyone had a great meal one Carbonari, two pizzas and a lemon sole. Food was great, staff friendly and social distancing on point. Reduced tables, staff wore masks and plenty of hand cleanser available. Recommended would happily go back.

Our family visit to Cibo today did not disappoint. Cleanliness & Covid-19 precautions:The restaurant was very clean, there was plenty of ventilation,tables and guests were well-spaced.Cleanliness was very evident from the tables, floors, toilets, hand sanitiser provision and masked staff.Welcome:The staff were very welcoming, enjoyed chatting with guests while being efficient in service.There was pleasant low background music.Guests were allowed to take as much time as needed with menu choices. Staff were discrete in their approach and very helpful.We were also delighted to learn that staff had been kept on and well looked after during lockdown. This showed in their manner, friendliness and attentiveness.Menu choices were great and it seemed that prices had not gone up.The food was freshly prepared, delicious and well-presented. It did not take too long to wait to either order or be served food.The menu choices we ordered included: bruschetta with tomato and basil, tomato soup (starters), pasta filled with langoustine in bisque, clams with pasta and chilli in wine sauce, plus dishes with chicken and lamb (mains), trio of Italian ice creams and pannacotta (desserts). Coffees and herbal tea came with chocolate mints.A lemon refresh towel was supplied with the clam dish.It’s still a restaurant of choice for the family. A big thank you to all at Cibo.

Out for a walk tonight and decided to stop in for a takeaway. I love the Norcina pasta sauce, and tonight’s meal didn’t fail to deliver. Thank you to the lovely Italian man for the cheeky glass of wine...be back soon. Stay safe. Thank you, Caroline

In normal times we eat here occasionally and it is generally very good. However we ordered a home delivery and were disappointed. The arancini was cold,needed reheated. I had the pasta with seafood, two mussels,, three clams, one of which was closed, two prawns and some calamari, along with a massive amount of linguine. My other half had veal saltimboca which he enjoyed, again these dishes needed reheated.

my family have just enjoyed a beautifully cooked meal delivered to our door from Cibo's, the quality off food was stunning, just as good a quality as eating in their resturant. We really needed to have a special treat and the food from Cibo's certainly matched all our expectations.We love going to the resturant, but for now we are delighted that we can have our favourite Italian food delivered, fresh, great homemade taste, hot and just leaves us planning our next takeaway . Well done to all staff and delivery driver, great social distancing and hygiene measures taken during this difficult time

I came here on a rainy Saturday on the off chance of getting a table. Thankfully we managed to get one and were shown to our table by friendly staff.The menu had so many options all sounding great as well as the specials. I went for my Italian favourite veal saltimboca which was superb. Lovely meat and cooked as it should be. My mum had veal with mushrooms also lovely. The heart of this restaraunt is its staff and they are all friendly and helpful although I'm not local to the area I think this place is superb and if I'm around soon will visit again.

We have been to Cibos for at least 4 family meals over the last couple of years and have never been disappointed with either the food or the service. When the children are with us they special attention to them so it becomes an enjoyable experience. Food is always great and we've never had a bad experience. This is a restaurant that should never be overlooked as it offers a great family experience

Despite having a very good reasonably priced lunch menu I went a La Carte, for my faves Calamari with GARLIC mayonnaise and veal.....both superb. Service is excellent and very friendly in a very relaxed atmosphere. Will be back soon.

We eat in this restaurant regularly and the food is consistently excellent, the service is friendly and the staff are very attentive, the restaurant is clean and the atmosphere is very good. Well worth a visit.

Took my mum and granny to Cibo for a nice lunch. We all enjoyed our food and had great service from the staff. Great food, great value. Happi happi

The Menu choices were great as well as the service and quality of food and was excellent. Never been disappointed when visiting here.

Visited for a family outing and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The food and service was excelent.

Happy dining experience. Cannot fault it. From start to finish we love this place. Happy attentive staff and a great atmosphere. Roberto plays accordion with an eclectic mix of songs often in Italian.This is on the last Wednesday of the month. Thanks Cibo !

Usual stadard Italian fayre with all the usual favourites. Staff were great, and very attentive. Good place for a family visit. It was ok, nothing to rave about.

This has to be one of the best Italians in the area staff and food are second to none the owner Abi is great

Meal was lovely service very professional value for money I would recommend it for a big family meal

Really spacious and good for kids as the can roam around without much of a fuss. Lovely pizza and options. Service good but needed to prompt on occasion. Defo go back.

This is our local restaurant and we are so pleased it is. As regular diners, I think we have tried everything on the menu and most specials too. We would recommend everything but - be warned- the calzone are huge! The restaurant is lovely and the staff are all so friendly and attentive. We have never been disappointed and would highly recommend to anyone

We had a brilliant meal. The staff were tremendous and made us feel welcome with lots of joking around. The food was really good with the usual options you’d expect for an Italian restaurant plus some with the restaurant’s added specialties. Good price too. Lots of parking outside. The only drawback is the restaurant is outside Edinburgh and Penicuik but it is well worth the drive.

Cibo was the perfect place for our family to gather before traveling on together to other parts of Scotland. Everything was done to a high standard, while a lighthearted atmosphere, lots of space, and excellent food made the evening extra cheerful. The ambience was genuine "Italy in Scotland"!

Was visiting Penicuik and dined here with a friend, a wide range of Italian dishes were on offer, following a garlic bread starter I tried a pasta dish which was a generous portion - accompanied by a glass of Moretti (Italian) beer. A most enjoyable Italian dining experience!

The food, the waiters, the welcome, the authenticity, the daily special the outstanding menu choice can’t recommend this highly enough

Stopped here twice during our trip...excellent food and service. Some of the best waiter staff we encountered on our week to the UK..well done Cibo staff !!

We had a lovely meal at Cibo’s with the family. The restaurant is spacious and welcoming so you don’t feel like you’re being too noisy with a young family. The service was exceptional, the food was delicious. Would recommend the lasagna and pizza that we had. The kids meals were perfect and everyone else’s meals looked delicious as well. We will definitely go back.

Second time we have been here and it doesn't disappoint. Authentic Italian food that is absolutely fantastic. The Linguine frutti di Mare is fabulous! The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Can't recommend this restaurant enough!

Muy buena comida, trato excepcional y muy bien de precio. Un lugar para parar a comer sin dudar. Muy recomendable

Bueno, bonito, barato y con un servicio excepcional!

We had table booked for Saturday night and glad we did. Pretty busy but staff very friendly and attentive. Menu has varied choices and the food was enjoyed by all. Very reasonable prices and will definitely return

Came back here with friends and we all enjoyed the food. The food is still excellent, and staff are still very friendly. Will come back and I certainly recommend this restaurant. Price wise, good value for money.

This is an excellent Italian restaurant with reasonably priced food. For starters the bruschetta at £4.95 can easily be shared by two people. An excellent choice of main course is risotto scampi at £12.95, which the chef will prepare with all the meat removed from the shells (no need to get in a mess!). The Pollo Menta at £16.95 is another good choice of main. The waiting staff are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

My wife and I popped in here for lunch a few days ago and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. My wife has mobility problems and the manager was very helpful in seeing us to a nice table and getting her a cushion to make her more comfortable. There was an a la carte menu and also a lunchtime menu. We both chose the lunchtime menu. My wife had a chicken meat ball in tomato sauce and I had bruschetta as a starter and we shared and they were both excellent, my wife had the sea bass and I had a pizza for the main and again, both excellent. For dessert, I just had vanilla ice cream and my other half plumped for the panna cotta and again, both excellent. They sell non alcoholic beer for those who are driving and I had a couple of those. For 2 courses it was £10.50 and 3 courses £13.50. What a bargain. We will certainly be back for lunch and also to try the evening menu. Thank you Chibo.

Cibo is an Italian restaurant which has a fixed price two course lunch during the week. It is excellent value for money as the food is delicious. Well worth a visit.

Fab staff . Fab food lovely atmosphere. Clean and bright and spacious . Will cater to gluten free diet

Had a fantastic night out with family and friends. The food was exceptional as was the service, will be back soon.

I really had my doubts when our host family from Scotland suggested that we have dinner at a local Italian restaurant. I’m delighted to say I was pleasantly surprised when the waiter, with a strong Scottish accent, started speaking Italian and serving delicious food. We were a good sized group so we had everything from rossito to pizza and it was all delicious. The atmosphere is upscale but comfortable for families and the service is excellent. If I find myself anywhere near Penicuik Scotland again, I’d pay another visit to Cibo!

Have meant to try this establishment for ages.....but at last done it! Fantastic experience from start to finish. Great welcome and the food was just perfection, matched only by the cheery fun service. No surprise this out of town restaurant has had former excellent pedigree. A definite return is assured.....a potential venue for Hogmanay...as last years menu at £55 looked fantastic....awaiting menu foe 2019!

Very nice restaurant, great helpful staff and fantastic food. Travelled from Edinburgh and didn't regret the trip. Would love to come back.

Always enjoy the food and atmosphere was great. Last Wednesday of the month with live music. Real Italian family feel.

A very eventful day Glentress Peebles dog walking for over an hour and a half while the family went to Go Ape on the grounds which is a vast area thoroughly enjoyed walking the dog amazing views from the height of the woodland we were in.

A favourite for me and regularly visit for meals. Food is outstanding and very reasonable. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Will continue to visit and would urge people to sample the food and atmosphere.

Great staff lovely food. Great for families of all ages. Been many times before before. Will go back again for either special occasion or just as a treat .

First visit to this place but most certainly will be returning. Excellent service, good choice on menu and great value for money. Lovely friendly staff and nice relaxed atmosphere.

Good service good food and good value for money the food comes fresh and with a nice friendly smile the staff cant do enough for you and thee bus service to cibos is very good