Harden's survey result
Summary
“Always good for a special occasion” – this family-run Italian between Olympia and Holland Park has maintained the highest standards for more than 20 years – and shows little sign of relaxing into veteran status. Still a “slick operation in terms of food presentation and service”, it is a “really lovely place to eat, with good-quality food and wine”.
Summary
“Just like being in Italy, with none of the pretensions of so many chef-centric London restaurants” – this “family-run” veteran between Olympia and Holland Park is “amazingly underexposed; you’d probably walk straight by it”. Regulars swear by its “excellent staff, comfortable tables and amazing food”, and it’s long been touted by some cognoscenti as “the best Italian in west London”.
Summary
“Just like being in Italy, with none of the pretensions of so many chef-centric London restaurants” – this “family-run” veteran between Olympia and Holland Park is “amazingly underexposed; you’d probably walk straight by it”. Regulars swear by its “excellent staff, comfortable tables and amazing food”, and it’s long been touted by some cognoscenti as “the best Italian in west London”.
Summary
“A proper Italian restaurant, like being in Rome” – this stalwart between Olympia and Holland Park serves “consistently great food”, with an emphasis on “fresh fish and seafood”. A favourite of the late Michael Winner, it has fallen off the foodie radar in recent years but still scores highly, not least thanks to its “welcoming” and sympathetic staff.
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Restaurant details
Cibo Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Visited with family for a meal on a weeknight and it was a fabulous experience. Wonderful food, wine and service. Highly recommended!"
"Lovely to visit Cibo as usual and it remains good, but think the standard of some of the food may be slipping a bit. "
"Spankingly good Italian food. Unusual options on the menu. Isolated location but the (posh) locals know a good thing when they see it. Very much worth the effort. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
3 Russell Gdns, London, W14 8EZ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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