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Cibo Ristorante Italiano
COCKTAILS•DINNER•JAZZ
Cibo means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. An intimate yet vibrant atmosphere is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new world Italian cuisine, Cibo offers an eclectic menu from gourmet pizzas to multi-course dinners.
Hand-selected from the finest Italian and California vintages, Cibo presents an extensive range of wines to enable the perfect pairing with your dinner. Cordials as well as traditional and creative cocktails are available to complement your dining experience. For an elegant evening of cocktails and jazz, a custom private party, a special group event or quiet dinner for two, Cibo will accommodate.
Cibo has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike since 1990. Located in beautiful, historic downtown Monterey, California. Dinner served nightly from 5-10p.m, the bar is open 4:00 p.m. to 2am.
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Cibo means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. An intimate yet vibrant atmosphere is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new world Italian cuisine, Cibo offers an eclectic menu from gourmet pizzas to multi-course dinners.
Hand-selected from the finest Italian and California vintages, Cibo presents an extensive range of wines to enable the perfect pairing with your dinner. Cordials as well as traditional and creative cocktails are available to complement your dining experience. For an elegant evening of cocktails and jazz, a custom private party, a special group event or quiet dinner for two, Cibo will accommodate.
Cibo has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike since 1990. Located in beautiful, historic downtown Monterey, California. Dinner served nightly from 5-10p.m, the bar is open 4:00 p.m. to 2am.
28 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 28 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- romantic(10)
- special occasion(10)
- good for groups(9)
- neighborhood gem(6)
- fit for foodies(5)
- notable wine list(5)
Cibo Ristorante Italiano Reviews List
Review 1 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Complete Package
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food at reasonable prices with a friendly wait staff. You get it all. Recommended for those special occasions."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great music, poor food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the jazz played during dinner but the food was not very good. Tried calamari, bean soup, lasagna, chicken and polenta and none of it was good,"
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 3 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Casual neighborhood dining
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We read some of the feedback about slow service and decided to give it a chance. The restaurant has a lot of tables. We were the seventh table to have diners that evening. By the time we finished, there were over 30 tables filled. It is easy to see how this influx would tax the wait staff and kitchen. Going a bit early, like 6:30 pm is a great way to beat the rush.
We had a good, reasonably priced Italian meal. I had the personal sized pizza, which was too generous to finish, and my spouse had the risotto, which was delicious. There was live music, which was a treat for middle of the week dining."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The place was super quiet.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place was super quiet. Overall, service was pretty slow and food mediocre.
My caprese salad was very bland and the rest of my table reported similarly."
My caprese salad was very bland and the rest of my table reported similarly."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
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Review 5 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Buon Cibo!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely dinner - wild salmon entree was beautifully done, delicious. The waiter we had was great - a real human being, no nonsense and very attentive."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I dined here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I dined here last week and on the whole enjoyed the experience. The restaurant itself is very attractive and inviting. The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. My husband really enjoyed his Salsiccia. My chicken dish was too spicy, but the staff took care of it very professionally. The wine list has some good moderately-priced choices. We also tried Cibo for happy hour and it was great. In addition, they feature live jazz--all too rare anymore. The service was a bit spotty--e.g., nobody at the front desk when we arrived and a waiter who was sometimes difficult to find, yet there were not many diners the night we went. The location is right in downtown Monterey – very convenient."
Dined on 03/18/2013
2007
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Review 7 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was very good, though
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good, though there was nothing very adventurous in the menu. The bar drinks and the service were very good too. The place does not have a vibrant ambiance, but that's not too noticeable if you're in a lively group. Dining here was not memorable, but it was a pleasant experience."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 8 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Better than we remembered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were pleased to be able to get a reservation online while attending an event that wouldn't allow for phone use.
The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was excellent. Location is convenient for those attending events at the two large hotels within walking distance.
This was our second visit to Cibo, and we will be back when we're in town."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic
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Review 9 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Way overbooked and understaffed.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way overbooked and understaffed. I actually felt bad for them, they were really trying hard and really giving it their best shot but they were outnumbered."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2002
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Review 10 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was delicious, but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious, but the wait staff was inattentive. Yes it was a busy Saturday night, but is it really so difficult to refill water glasses?"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very memorable Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very memorable Valentine's Day Dinner. Both my wife and I chose special entrees -both were unique, extremely well prepared and creatively presented."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
After checking in we went
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After checking in we went to the bar order drinks and the calamari. The drinks were fine, though their selection of draft beers is very limited for a restaurant of its size. The calamari was down-right awful: warm to cool, chewy, and unappetizing.
Dinner was better though I have to say the fire-roasted artichoke was the highlight of the evening."
Dinner was better though I have to say the fire-roasted artichoke was the highlight of the evening."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
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Review 13 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice dinner with friends!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice dinner with friends! The waiter wasn't as friendly as I have experienced, maybe because it was such a large group and he knew he was getting an 18% service charge regardless of the service. Food was great, Mario treated us very well even though our group was much smaller than what I had planned for."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 14 for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food. Great service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good food. Great service. We had a wonderful time."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate