Andy and Emma MacSween to open Zibibbo in Glasgow

Andy and Emma MacSween will launch dining and retail venue Zibibbo in the city’s Princes Square in December.

Located in the former Buzzy Wares basement space, the all-day restaurant and bar will have space for 120 diners and feature a tiled bar and a mezzanine space available for private hire.

A lifestyle shop that will sell ‘a curated collection of unique goods’ will open a few weeks after the restaurant launch.

“We’re thrilled to bring a fresh, lively energy to Princes Square with Zibibbo,” says Emma.

“We’ve designed it as a place where people feel welcome from morning until late, whether they’re coming in for a morning coffee, a relaxed lunch, or a festive evening out.

“Being a family-run business, we really want Zibibbo to feel accessible to everyone while offering a beautifully styled experience that adds something unique to Glasgow’s dining scene.”

Named after the Zibibbo grape, the new restaurant and bar will showcase an extensive wine list, including a broad selection of sparkling wines available by the glass and bottle.

The food menu will be overseen by executive chef Kevin O’Neill and feature small and large plates.

Small plate options will include wild mushroom toast; monkfish ceviche; duck croquettes; and beef tartare, while larger dishes will include duck leg with duck fat rosti, celeriac, and griottine cherries; flat iron steak with radicchio, pickled shallot, and chimichurri; braised beef with parmesan polenta, and salsa verde; and a crispy cod cheek and coconut curry.

“With Zibibbo, we’re excited to showcase a menu that’s both versatile and vibrant, designed to complement our extensive wine list,” says O’Neill.

“From elegant small plates to share, to heartier main dishes, the focus is on quality ingredients, fresh flavours, and dishes that suit any time of day.

"We want guests to come in, discover something new, and keep coming back for more.”