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So I am beginnin to think that there is something better about restaurants in Phoenix. Yeah, I'm a Scottsdale girl, I admit it, but I tend to think Scottsdale is a pretty beige place a lot of the time. Not a lot of character see? And that is what some restaurants in Phoenix have - character. And I think that is one of the things I like about Cibo. First off, it is in this weird little neighborhood in downtown Phoenix and a little hard to get to if you don't figure out the one way street thing and wind up going down a street the wrong way. Not too good an idea. Then there is the fact that ya kinda wonder if your car will be up on blocks when you come out because of the neighborhood. But Cibo is in a little 1920s bungalow and absolutely charming. Another great date place! Shrubs with those little white Xmas lights in them all around the old brick patio, cool old trees outside and the inside is pretty vintage-y too (I made that word up).. I have never eaten inside as the weather has been so darn great everytime I have been there that the patio is where I have wound up. Anyhoo, on to the food- I think it is great. I was suggested that I have their white pizza and add red sauce and it was amazing. Lotsa cheese, gooey, and you could tell that the crust was made there, not prepacked and frozen or something like that. Seriously, that is the only kind I have had there so far and I have been there about 4 x. Pretty sad...I should try other stuff but once I find something good... 'nuf said. Their salad with fresh figs was great too. Add a glass (ok, a bottle) of red wine and you are set. Oh, and I think that it is the owner who hangs by the door outside and helps with the seating, which btw I think is a great touch. Whenever an owner cares enough to be there and watch out for the place and assist, I think that is always a good sign. Obviously the kitchen is doing good without her being back there! :)
Only one thing that I wish they would change/add: different desserts? I like Nutella but in everything? There has gotta be something else you can do? Buy? Import? Just a thought....
I just wish that they would move that little house up north so that I can actually enjoy the evening without worrying about the looonggg drive back to Scottsdale..but I guess that is my problem!
my boyfriend and I actually prefer chibo over bianco and not just because we only have to wait half as long at chibo but because the pizza is just better! The crust is just the right combination of crunchy and soft. The sauce was amazing it was not as sweet as I ususally prefer but it really worked with the sausage. This was an amazing experience for us and will pass up bianco any day to eat at cibo!
OH!! and thanks to the waitress for not being rude when I walked out after leaving $30.00 on a $30.87 bill oooops! I don't know how I managed that! I thought I had left $36.00! I'll use my debt/credit card from now on lol! She just caught us walking out to the car to let me know I hadn't left enough to cover my bill.
I went for Thursday night dinner and drinks with a friend of mine, and we had a great time. We sat outside on the patio, and it was the perfect night for it. The patio has a great vibe about it and really nice lighting. The people sitting around us were super friendly; we even chatted a bit with them. Our server was great and eagerly recommended his favorite pizza (the one with potatoes). It was very flavorful, and the crust had a great texture. My friend had the house chianti and liked it, I had a good ol' Nimbus and enjoyed it as well. We topped off the meal with a yummy strawberry and nutella crepe. So good!!
Prices were very reasonable, the quality was great, service was on par. A-plus, Cibo.
Just as good a Pizzeria Bianco! But with the added bonus of not having to wait for hours and hours. Granted there may still be a wait here but you aren't fighting tourist for tables at this joint. It's more of a local fav!
Fresh gourmet toppings and very good crust! Personally a big fan of the garden seating! There was a longer than normal wait for the food however, the server was very attentive and I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance as we had drinks in garden. I would not recommend this place for a quick meal but it's perfect if you bring friends and want to have time to relax and enjoy conversation!
amaze.ing.
why are all the good pizza places in cenpho? whatevs.
i had the spicy sausage pizza and oh my gosh, YUM!!!!
my friend had the margherita- also yum. love the whole leaves of fresh basil
and for the climax.....the nutella crepe with strawberries. OOOOOOH my gosh.
i love you cibo.
Scale of 1-10 (multiple visits):
10 Food
10 Service
10 Atmosphere
8 Value
Better than Bianco.
I really wanted to like you, but you spilled my boyfriend's soda and cleaned up your counter, but not my boyfriend's glass. And upon check in you told us to sit outside and have a drink as we waited and told us you'd remember to come and get us when our table was ready. But you forgot about us and marked us off as seated. So we waited an hour and had no food. Boo. Maybe this just wasn't meant to be.
Cibo is by far my wife and I's favorite place in town. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting, and the service has always been tremendous.
My recommendation: If you only take one thing from this review, you must order the "Burrata" appetizer. It's a creamy ball of mozzarella, drizzled with some balsamic vinegar, served with proscuitto and magnificent toasted bread.
All of the pizzas we've ever ordered have been tremendous, and the dessert crepes with nutella are absolutely to die for. You'll love this place!
What can I say about CIBO that hasn't been said before?...it has so many elements that make a great place to hang out and eat with friends...
* Good Service and courteous hosts
* Delicious fresh tasting food that scream I am somehow good for you
* Crepes that are to die for .. how can you resist...
* Brick Oven Pizza
* Edgy Decor dripping with hipness
* Great reflection of the downtown feel
Great for meeting after work , taking mom out to eat , wine and pizza with friends , downtown close to events
Go ..you will love it enuf said
Consistent above average quality. In my book, that's a 5 star.
Is it my favorite pizza? No. But not having my favorite pizza doesn't disqualify them from a 5 star rating from me.
I love the quaint atmosphere, and the fact that the owners are there working, and interacting with the guests. I ventured out of the norm and had their calzone (I added sausage) on Friday, and I loved it.
I actually prefer their lunch menu, and wish I could get one of their wonderful sandwiches with a nice light salad for dinner. If I have one complaint it's that I can't get their sandwiches from the dinner menu.
Cibo gets repeat business from me, and that says a lot.
***ENTERTAINMENT VALUE****
It's often fun to sit outside (when it's not super hot) so that you can see people trying to head North on 5th Ave (a one-way South street at that part of town).
My last time at Cibo, I witnessed a woman with her boyfriend in the passenger seat heading West on Filmore and attempting to make a right onto 5th Ave (i.e. trying to go North). The driver behind the woman laid on his horn to get her attention. The woman was completely baffled, and her passenger contorted his body around so that he could look back that the driver behind his girlfriend and give him the finger. Heading North on Filmore, driving head-on into oncoming traffic, the woman got several more honks from cars going the right way on the one-way street. She finally took the hint, pulled into a driveway, and turned around. 5 minutes later, they took a seat with their friends, seated at the table next to mine, and sheepishly admitted to their friend that they were the ones who caused all the disturbance.
Calzone with Sausage: $15. Iced Tea: $2. Witnessing a guy defend his girlfriend's honor by flipping off some guy trying to help her only to later be almost killed by on-coming traffic: Priceless.
Cibo is the only restaurant I know that provides this type of live entertainment.
NOTE: If you are looking for a quiet spot to eat, Cibo is probably not it. If you are seated in certain parts of the house, it is often hard to hear what other people at your table are saying, and the reverberations make it possible to overhear other tables' conversations. I don't view this as something that takes away from the rating... just something the diner should be aware of about the ambiance.
Also, parking is a bit of an issue. If you don't like dealing with street parking, Cibo might not be for you. I don't like dealing with street parking, but I will for Cibo.
I hardly ever get downtown for lunch and had no idea where to go, so I sent out a tweet. A couple people independently suggested Cibo, so we met friends there. The place is very a charming, a converted house with brick wall, chandeliers, and cool art.
They serve sandwiches and salads at lunch time. I got the pastrami and mostly enjoyed it. It was actually a little too rich with the fontina for my liking, but overall pretty good. The bread was toasty and incredible.
The staff was great- nice, genuine and friendly. I love when servers know how to strike the balance of being attentive while giving you time to talk with your company.
Last, but best, we ordered dessert crepes. This is where the 5th star comes in- oh my freaking god. We got a suzette which has orange marmalde folded in and is topped with gran marnier which they light at the table. We also got one stuffed with warm nutella and topped with powedered sugar. It was absolute freaking ecstasy on a plate. Let me tell you- if you ever have a hot date, or an apology to make, do it over wine and dessert crepes at Cibo.
Il Notti Pizza and a glass of Nero D' Avola. Shut your mouth and EAT!
Cibo is a gem. I frequent Downtown Phoenix, and I rarely spend an evening in the city without stopping by this Urban Pizzeria, or at least proclaiming once a night, "Hey! We should go to Cibo!" Sometimes groupthink pulls me somewhere else in the city, but, my first choice is usually the old split-a-pie routine.
Split-a-pie:
There are so many great places to dine downtown, don't think of any one place as a commitment to a whole 9-yards kinda dinner. I tend to hop from joint-to-joint and try a few different things. Tends to keep the buzz mildly regulated, you know?
So, Get a friend or two to tail along with you and drop in here and split a pizza, a bottle of wine, and don't miss the crepes with nutella. I will tell you nothing about the crepes for words simply will not do. Get to Cibo and learn about love! mmmm crepes...
I would say 3.5 stars, but I'll round down because I am in no rush to go back. I ended up going here because I was planning on going to Pizzeria Bianco, but the wait was waaaaay too long. The wait here seemed long also, but I got lucky and got a seat at the bar to eat dinner pretty quickly.
I definitely enjoyed the pizza. It's a tasty thin crust and the sausage topping had a lot of flavor. However, I did not like the calzone very much. The inside did not seem cooked like it should be. I was in the mood for ricotta cheese and was regrettably let down. In hindsight I should have tried two different types of pizza, maybe next time, if there is one.
I never would have known this place existed and that would have sucked- if it wasn't for my super duper in the know wife. Took her and a couple of clients here today and the place was awesome!
Cool people, very laid back atmosphere, kick ass food and at a totally fair price. I could stop there but I will go on....
The guy who met us at the door- cool. Our waitress- cool. The nice lady who filled up my tea like 7 times without giving me the "seriously dude" look- yup, cool.
On the location- We met at 11:30- way early by downtown lunch standards so I was kinda freaked out from the look of things out front, not much happening. Once we got inside, it made me feel like I had stumbled into the kind of place I wanna be in. Nice and clean, but totally got that old converted house feeling (in a good way). Oh, and by 12:30 when we left- packed!
The food- Yum! At our table there were two PLT's (one of them mine), basically prosciutto, lettuce & tomato, a pastrami sandwich and another sammy that I cannot recall. What I can recall is that everyone liked them- me especially. It was great... perfectly toasted bread, great fillings and a nice little salad. And for desert since my lady companions insisted- a crepe suzette and a crepe with nutella. And of course- damn!
The price- Bout $60 for all 4 of us. I would have spent that easily at some place that I would not have been half as happy with.
Final thought- go, eat, drink tea and enjoy!
very good woodfired pizza! My wife, daughter, and I had the vegetariana (tomato sauce, mozz, mush. artichokes, roasted red peppers, and zuchini) the quattro formaggi (fontina, parmigiano, and mozz) sans the gorgonzola and basil (too strong for the lil one's palate and the Rustico (mozz, prozjoot, and arugula) respectively. light and chewy crust, fresh, high quality ingredients, overall spectacular pizza. We are not from Phoenix, but visit often. We have heard of the mythical, never ending line that Bianco possesses, but I couldn't imagine the pizza being any better than this, maybe it's the selection they have, I don't know. My daughter savored the marscapone and nutella filled crepe that she got for making a happy plate! But it was much to small to satiate all three of us without wanting to order 3 more, and at $5 a piece, we'll just stop at the store and get the ingredients. Overall really good dining experience, a little pricey but worth it.
Went here for lunch
Was bummed that they don't have pizza for lunch
Poo
So instead I got a sandwich and it was ok
The bread was tasty
Eh
I'm so bummed they didn't have pizza at lunch
:(
I wrote Cibo off for the tenth time today and practiced all the things I would say. When got there I lost my nerve-I took Cibo back and ate the dessert. Now I know I'm being used-But that's okay man cause I like the abuse. I know they're playing with me-But that's okay cause I've got no self esteem. When yelpers say, oh Cibo yum such good food, then I wonder why they serve me such junk. I wonder how much more I can stand. Well I guess, I should stick up for myself. I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb--I'm just a sucker with no self esteem. But I really think it's better this way--the more you suffer--the more it shows you really care!
Two stars.
I look forward to work trips that take us to Phoenix and Cibo is the one restaurant that we never miss. The restaurant feels like home, the wait staff is generous but most importantly the quality of the food is amazing! We were there last Friday for dinner and ate on the patio with our daughter (Very family friendly!!). The weather was perfect. We started out with the Burrata, then amazing pizza as the main course. Compliments to the chef! Can't wait to come back to Cibo!
I can't believe no one has talked about Pasta Tuesday. Definitely the best time to go but make sure you get there early because the pasta literally runs out. It is that good. They have this guy (Guido) come every Tuesday and he starts making hand made pasta early in the morning. He picks 2 unique dishes. It was one of the best pasta I have EVER tasted. I crave it all the time. I had a fettucini noodle in a alfredo creme sauce with herbs and pine nuts on top. I can't even describe the taste (wow what a good food critic i am). You just have to go check it out. I am going TONIGHT!
Because someone yelled at me for doling out stars like candy, I now feel guilty when I give out five stars for a restaurant I've only visited once. Do they deserve the fifth star? Was it an aberration? Will I look douchey to someone else who, based on more visits, has deemed this place mediocre?
But if you had the grilled spek sandwich (proscuitto, tomatoes, cheese) that I just had on the sublimely amazing bread they have at cibo, you would indeed feel it obligatory to give them all five stars. The fruit that is served w/ the meal was whatever but I don't care, because it has been a long time since I had a sandwich that good.
This place is so darn cute!! The patio area is super romantic! Friend and I sat in the patio for dinner but then it randomly started to rain so we moved inside. I guess this place used to be a house and you can tell by the layout and the inside is just as cute as their patio. Highly recommend this as a date spot.
We ordered the pear salad, which was surprisingly good...I don't usually like arugula. Very tasty indeed! I was disappointed by the pear in the salad. If you are going to have a pear salad you should try to ensure that the pear is ripe and that it actually tastes like a pear. We also shared the vegetarian pizza which was also good. Something about the crust or the sauce or the cheese it just had a distinct flavor. It was a bit weird that the pizza was separated by the veggies i.e. one slice of red pepper, one slice of zucchini. I would have preferred for the veggies to be cut into smaller pieces and sprinkled throughout the pizza. Random? The italian beer was refreshing and lite...perfect for a hot summer night. I would definitely come back to try other things on their menu.
Wow -
I must admit, Cibo impressed me more than I anticipated... even after reading the 100 reviews that came before mine!
I had plans to meet my friend and future yelper Leslie F for lunch on Monday, and when she suggested Cibo since it's near where she works, I jumped on it... after all, I'd never been and I'd been wanting to try it for ages!
Maybe lunchtime is the time to go, as we didn't have to wait for a table and our service was right on... Sara was our waitress and she was just the right amount of attentive; she gave us time to peruse the menu per our request but brought our iced teas out right away. They stayed full too... thanks to the attentive rest of the staff. I felt like I drank about 5 gallons of tea (it's really good by the way).
I opted for a vegetariano sandwich served hot with a house salad. The saltimbocca bread is worth breaking the wedding diet for, and the grilled zucchini, roasted red bell peppers, grilled eggplant and mozzarella are just the right amount of flavor in between the fresh bread. Each bite was uhhhmazing. I love when restaurants choose not to skimp on the quality or the quantity. The salad was the perfect compliment as well.
Leslie chose the Sicilia salad. She is a Cibo regular but this was the first time she had this particular salad. It comes with organic mixed greens, orange slices, goat cheese, and toasted almonds with Grand Marnier dressing and a side of fresh bread. She seemed happy with her order as well. The other salads and sandwiches looked appealing as well.
We skipped dessert although Leslie told me that the mini crepes they serve are fabulous... I'll have to return to try those as well as the pizzas one evening for dinner.
I know Jared will also love the bungalow style house and laid back ambiance that Cibo offers in addition to the fabulous menu and service we received. I can't wait to share my new find with him!
I love this place!! A friend picked it out for our group of 10 and we had reservations at around 5:15 PM on a Saturday night. It was within walking distance of the Hyatt Regency..Phoenix has lovely weather in February.
This place is super cute with all the lights outside, fire pit, little water fall/fountains for the birds to play in. Definitely cutesy plate for dates and couples! We got there at just the right time, because soon enough, the place was packed and everyone had eyes on our table. The owners are constantly serving people and accommodating everyone, super cool. Even though we were pretty much done with our meal, we didn't feel rushed to leave ASAP.
Several people in our group got the Pesto and Pear Salad. I tried the Pesto Salad and loved it. The potatoes are yum! I got the Funghi pizza and added sausage (posted a picture of this one), a friend got the salmone, and another got a calzone (huge btw!) The salmone was interesting, I've never had salmon on my pizza before - but I liked it. We all wanted to get crepes at the beginning of the meal, but ended up having a lot of pizza leftover and no room for dessert. When I come back to Phoenix in January, I am going to split a pizza and salad with someone and get dessert - no doubt.
I love Cibo. I've been here for lunch, dinner and take-out. They have never messed up an order or made anything less than perfect. It's my favorite pizza in Phoenix since I gave up trying to go to Bianco's. One order must be dairy-free and it's never a problem (no-cheese pizzas are a familiar order here). The nutella crepes are heavenly.
I've taken groups, teens, family, etc., it's all good.
Don't go. I don't want to get stuck in a line.
"Kismet:
(Islam) the will of Allah
- kismat
An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
- destiny, fate"
That's the word that popped into my head after a wonderful evening at Cibo. A motley group of friends met up for dinner and left very, very happy.
We met around 7pm at Cibo. We were immediately seated at the front of the house next to the bar. The bartender was our waiter and he was super friendly and very helpful. We decided to each order a pizza so that plates could be passed around and pizzas shared! I'm glad that was what the decision was because I tried several different pizzas that night.
The server was very helpful in selecting the wine that I chose to drink that night. He asked me what I liked to drink as far as American standards and suggested great Italian wines. He even came to suggest certain pizzas as well as aperitifs!
I ordered the Bruschetta... it was delicious. The entire table enjoyed that appetizer. Once the main meals arrived, we realized that appetizers weren't needed.
For my meal I ordered the Prosciutto Crudo. The dough was well cooked but not too hard that you could take a good chewy/smoky bite out of it. There were plenty of toppings and everything was high quality. I was amazed!
At the end of the meal we just HAD to indulge in the crepes. I chose the Nutella and chocolate crepe....heaven. Of course I shared and everyone agreed that the crepe was amazing.
To finish our dining experience off, we indulged in aperitifs of Lemoncello and some kind of yummy chocolate liqueur.
Of course from start to finish I was happy. Our service was spot on, the food was FANTASTIC, and the drinks were wonderful. It was fate that our crew hit that spot right then, right there... I honestly do not have one complaint, one criticism, one bad thing to say about Cibo.
I hope to catch a moment of kismet again!
I know I'm not going to win and popularity contests with this one, but I think the only thing worth getting at Cibo is wine. And you can get that anywhere. OK, it DOES have atmosphere, too.
I've only been twice and I won't be back...the food is bland and boring. There's not a whole lot to say - I've had one lunch and one dinner and was underwhelmed both times!
Oh, and the second time I went, the waitress was a weenie to me! This really stinks, too, because I live about 3 blocks from the place.
I tried Cibo because of all the reviews on Yelp and because I don't want to wait in a long line for Pizzeria Bianco which I keep hearing about. I am not a very patient person and 3 hours for a pizza is pushing it, even though I love pizza it is one of my favorite foods. Back to Cibo it was a little hard to find at night because it is dimly lit. Which is nice and romantic when you get inside, especially since it was my girlfriend and I. It is a located in a re purposed bungalow house, which is great to help keep part of downtown's history.
We ordered the Anitpasto Speciale which was really good although the roasted red peppers were overly done and mushy. We had trouble picking a pizza and the waiter was very helpful. He told us that they were individual sized pizzas but since we split the Antipasto platter we could share one. We ordered the Salsicca pizza which came with tomato sauce, sausage and mozzarella. It was a really good thin crust pizza. The crust was crispy and had a little char it actually tasted like a fresh baked tortilla (like mom used to make).
We did have room for desert so we each ordered our own crepe, thinking they would be a single rolled crepe. We should of shared one because they were as big as the pizza. I ordered the Nutella and mascarpone crepe which was good. My girlfriend ordered the Nutella and banana crepe which was delicious.
We definitely will be back again for another romantic dinner. Oven fired pizzas, fresh and imported Italian ingredients and reasonably priced. It can't be beat.
This place knows how to rock my face off. Maybe I am just easy in giving them 5 stars, but they impressed when I didn't know what to expect. The brushetta is off the chain. I tried several different slices of pizza and not one disappointed.
The only knock I can give is that, given that it is a small place, it does take a long time to get seated if there is a crowd. They do say patience is a virtue. Believe me this place is worth the wait. By far my favorite pizza place thus far. I am eagerly anticipating my next travel there. Not soon enough...
Perfect place to drunkenly grab a pizza during first fridays! So good! And definitely better than bianco because there isn't an insane wait with snobby hostesses! Go cibo!
Fantastic eatery in a darling house converted into an equally darling restaurant. The kind of place you want to move into. I wished we had sat on the patio though. Maybe next time.
We had a great red sauce pizza and I would recommend this place to anyone. It has great views of the skyscrapers downtown. Parking isn't too much of a problem either. It is definitely a good place to go with friends or on a date. I don't recommend it for groups of 8 or more. I went with just one friend and it was fine.
I'm going to go out on a limb and claim this is better then Pizzeria Bianco. You don't have to wait for hours and hours and the pizza is better! Cute place, great pizza, good wine, and I would highly recommend any of the nutella crepes.
My palette isn't very sophisticated so I have to admit right off the bat I didnt understand most of the menu. I met here for a lunch meeting with someone who, thankfully, has a firm grasp on finer dining.
I had the Spek. I dont remember the fancy terms used to describe it but basically it was a ham and cheese sandwich on some sort of flat bread. It was pretty good, and for a restaurant with a lot of fancy sounding food the price was really reasonable. Less than $10 per person as I recall.
The only downside was that its very small inside and the sound of people talking crescendos to the point that I could barely hear myself think, let alone hear what my lunch colleagues were saying.
In the end, I left well fed and happy. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for something new and interesting.
Great Lunch and Salads. Have not been for dinner yet but plan on it soon. Dessert is awesome as well.
I love Cibo for the atmosphere, the food and the CREPES! I haven't made it to Pizzeria Bianco yet, however Cibo is pretty impressive in itself. It's location gives it history and warmth. I get that comfy feeling like I'm over for dinner at a friend's house.
For an appetizer, the antipasto speciale is very popular. The salsicca and the margherita pizza are my favorites here. I know everyone always questions the crust when reviewing a pizza. Well, it's not a gourmet crust like Pizzeria Mozza in LA. It's probably the closest thing I've had to pizza I've found in Rome. Not too thin crust, slightly crispy and slightly chewy, minimal toppings & a great sauce. The fresca or the Nutella and banana crepes complete a great meal!
I haven't yelped in quite some time so I've got alot of catching up to do.
I found Cibo via our cute little Yelp friend when I was downtown one day picking up baseball tickets.
It's interesting, and HIDDEN to say the least, I must have driven up and down 3 streets before finding the little place.
The patio was packed for lunch so I opted to sit inside and catch up on some news while sipping on a Palagrino, the server recommended the hot Italian sausage sandwich with the house salad, being that I had never been to Cibo, I followed it and was soon in love with the aroma, tangy spices and uniqueness which danced on my palate.
So why no 5 stars?
It's a little poser-ish of Bianco, or Bianco poser-ish off of it.
Five stars for a wonderful dining experience. Overall ambiance is casual and homey. The restaurant is situated in an old farmhouse and what used to be the yard has been converted to charming outdoor dining. The inside boasts a full bar and cozily arranged tables.
When I walked in, it felt like I was coming home.
I rode the light rail alone and walked the four blocks west to meet friends here. Fortunately it was close to public transportation but far away from crowds.
The group had already been seated when I arrived. I was able to sit down immediately and start sipping a glass of wine.
They had ordered a bruschetta plate and each person ordered pizza. I was saving my appetite for the nutella crepes though. I had a slice of the margherita and was impressed.
After eating my delicious banana nutella crepe and drinking more wine, I spoke to the owners and learned the best pies have the spicy sausage on it. Next time I'm ordering that, you can bet on it.
I made new friends, I fell in love with the charming owners and would like to move in upstairs so I can eat here everday. I can't wait to take my daughter there for lunch and try their early menu.
LOVED THE cute in this place:-) Went here on a date.. its coolio for that.. HOWEVER, I didnt care for the pizza we had... and its not to say the other pizzas arent better! I had the Pesto, my 'date' ordered.. I just thought the combo of potatoes with pesto on a crust was odd.. BUT I loved the antipasto platter.. a huge assortment of olives.. and the marinade was awesome.. Great wine.. great service! Ill go back for sure... and just order something without potatoes and pesto!! :-)
C -Crust is amazing! Perfect amount of crisp and fluffiness.
I -Interesting location. It is in a house, on the corner, close to downtown
B -Bruschetta! Grape tomatoes and basil, Cannetini beans, Prosciutto and mozzarella.
O -OMG, is there really 4 cheese on that pizza!?!
Loved it, great place for a date. The night I went there was a really nice band playing for us out on the patio.
You're downtown, you want interesting pizza options without the 5 hour wait, and your hunrgy...
That's me.
Funny thing is, I actually didn't like this place at first, but now it's a first choice.
It's a cute little place with delicious food. Never had a problem, and rarely do I wait (but I'm an early eater). Never tried their lunch options, however.
I recommend the pesto salad, prosciutto pizza, and you need to try a crepe. MARSCAPONE AND NUTELLA?????? Umm, OK!
DROOOOOL....
Cibo is a really adorable place, but I can't say that I think it is extraordinary. The atmosphere and ambiance is totally five star, but too much goes wrong after that to give it an overall five star.
Food stuff: I've been twice and both times I liked it, but it wasn't love. We got the bruscetta plate and I wasn't really thrilled. The traditional tomato one was the most solid choice, the bean one was strange and soggy and I don't eat pig so I can't comment on the third one (though everyone else seemed to enjoy it). The pizzas are pretty decent except that they lay out the toppings in a weird way, for example, if you order the vegetarian rosa pizza, if you like zucchini, it is all chopped up on two slices and so on. It doesn't really make sense to top a pizza in such a way, to me. I prefer draft beer over bottled beer, and all they offer is bottled. I did enjoy a couple glasses of the Rossi Cabernet Sauvignon which was a solid wine choice.
Service: The host/ess was a pleasant person, and the time quoted was less than we actually had to wait so that rocked. While waiting, we attempted to get a drink. The bartender was cool about getting our drinks in a timely manner despite the fact that it was busy. Our actual server was super attentive at first and then lost for a good chunk of time as well. Too hit or miss.
Cibo is an adorable spot with awesome ambiance but it isn't quite that awesome when it comes to food and service.
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