Cibo Manchester, Private Room

Beautiful restaurant. Cocktails were fab. Food was very good. The only things that were a bit of a let down for what we paid, were the mussels that we ordered. They had at least 9 to 10 shells that did not have any mussels in them and were just empty shells. Also the truffle mash we ordered had no truffle in it or any flavour of truffle, nor had it been seasoned with salt and pepper.It didn'nt really taste of anything, which was a little disappointing since we paid extra to have the truffle mash instead of the chips that came with the Chateaubriand. The pistachio cheesecake was amazing though, as was the Chateaubriand with bearnaise sauce, and the crab dish. All the staff were lovely from the hostess to bar staff and waiting staff.

Visited for a birthday meal with family. The host and staff were friendly and attentive, constantly making sure the wine was topped up and no empty glasses. The food arrived quickly but not rushed between courses. The garlic bread starters were big portions and full of flavour. The olives and bread was very tasty. The mains were disappointing with 2 out of the 3 pastas being extremely salty. The mushroom tortellini in particular was almost inedible and my mum left most of it. We did raise with the waiter but nothing was said. We had put it was a birthday on the booking and they did bring a complementary slice of cake and a candle which was a nice touch. It came to £195 for 4 people which is reasonable in Manchester. Would I to go back I’m not sure as I think there are better Italians in the area personally. However for a special occasion it feels a treat as the refurb looks great.

The decor is simply fabulous, combining contemporary elegance with subtle rustic touches that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Niko, our server for the evening, was the epitome of professionalism and attentiveness. He served us with a discrete yet efficient manner that made the evening feel seamless. Kostas and Vasilis were equally impressive. Their politeness and professionalism added a delightful touch to our pre-dinner drinks, making the overall experience even more enjoyable. While the ambiance and service set high expectations, the food was somewhat of a mixed bag. We started with the beetroot and goat cheese salad. Unfortunately, what we received was more goat cheese with a garnish of beetroot and a hint of rocket, making the salad feel more like a decorative element than a substantial dish. The calamari, however, was nicely done, with a tasty sauce that complemented it well. The arancini was a standout—crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside, it was my personal favorite of the evening. For the main course, we both opted for the RAVIOLI ALL'ARAGOSTA. The pasta itself was fresh and tasty, but the dish was overly salty for my palate. The wine was delicious however, the desserts were a letdown. The tiramisu lacked the richness and depth of flavour that one expects from this classic Italian dessert, while the pistachio cheesecake was unpleasantly cheesy unless paired with the accompanying ice cream. Overall Experience was mediocre mainly as for the food, for now, it’s a solid 7/10.