Welcome to Cibo. Located in the heart of 17th Avenue SW, we offer the best flavor-driven casual Italian food in Calgary. Join us for a full meal or just stop in for a quick snack and a glass of wine. Either way, we won’t disappoint you.
"We have been to Cibo's a couple of times now, this time we were not impressed. The food was cold and only so, so. They have a new menu, which isnt as good as the last one. Service was a little slow, but we were a large group. The place was also very noisy."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"Servers are very attentive. The food is tasty although some might find the portions a bit on the small side. The atmosphere is as should be expected of a restaurant this size on 17th ave. All in all a great place to hang out and have a few drinks or even a date night."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"We have been to Cibo numerous occasions, and keep coming back for the food. The staff seem to be more interested in chatting with each other than getting you another drink or clearing your plates. Food comes out quickly, once ordered, thank god. There was one point where we didn't see our waitress for 20 minutes, and when we asked someone else for more water and clean plates, he didn't return either. It's too bad because the food is really great!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"We went there with 7 family members and loved the family style meal. The music was way too loud though, we had to yell across the table just to talk to each other. Food was great, and can out very fast, considering the place was packed. The server didn't come around too often, which was nice but also inconvenient if you needed to leave quickly."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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"I really enjoyed the food. I recommend the Pear Pizza. Really unique dishes. The only think that took away from the food is the slow service and a non-attentive waitress."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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"The best gluten free pasta I have had in the city....the noodles were awesome, not mushy like some places. Thumbs up!!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"I had been to Cibo for lunch some time ago and enjoyed the food and service. This time our family of 4 went for dinner and we were all disapointed. My husband and son had the arctic char and it was pretty mediocre. My daughter and I had the pizza and it was okay. We also had appetizers and they were the best part of the meal. The service was not great. I am not sure if it was our waitress or the cooks but we waited at least 20 minutes for our desserts to arrive. We had ordered coffees and they were long gone by the time our dessert finally arrived. If you want to go for some appies and a glass of wine then this would be the place but not for dinner."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"I love coming to CIBO! This was my fourth time and it has never disappointed. Food and service is consistently top-notch!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Great 'abandoned warehouse' atmosphere. Food was fantastic. We had pear pizza, wide boar bacon pizza, gnochi, and sword fish entrées. Caprese salad was fab. Waitress was indifferent. First 2 entres arrived 10 minutes before the last 2 so the first 2 people had the choice of being rude or having cold food. Waitress did not offer an apology. She was disinterested all evening and didn't even introduce herself. It was sad that her attitude affected the experience. I will go back but maybe not for a while..."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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"Great appetizers and small entree plates all meant for sharing. Perhaps one of the best scallops I've had - cooked perfectly with a little bacon wrap. Delish! White Sangria drink special was the perfect warm weather bevvie. We sat inside, but the patio looked great too."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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"A girlfriend & I decided to try out Cibo's patio. The restaurant was busy, with huge demand for the patio that day, and although patio tables can't be guaranteed, I think the OpenTable reservation helped. Despite being right on 17th, they've managed to create a private but lively patio on the busiest pub & bar street in town. We only ordered their olives & almonds (wine was our focus at the time), but that came quickly & was delicious. I've been before & the food has never disappointed. Great new addition to the Red Mile."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Server was absolutely amazing, very imformative about what cibo represents and all the food, while somehow not being at all cheesy. Food runner, server, and other employees asked how our experience was. Food was amazing! Could not ask for more :)"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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"I really wanted to like this place. I dined here two weeks in a row just to give it another chance. I was with a large group both weekends so that could have something to do with it. The first evening, the ribs& steak came out cold and the rest of the dishes just lacked flavour. Based on the experience with the food, we passed on dessert and headed to Tutti Fruitti for froyo instead. The second time dining; I tried to be open minded and didn't tell my friends about my experience the previous weekend. Again, the pasta I ordered was actually worst then it was the previous week. My friend ordered the pork tenderloin and she just couldn't eat it. It tasted like pork that was boiled in hot water. No flavour. I probably won't be back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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"portion sizes are too small for the price, espcially the salads. The server explained that the food is to be shared. How does that make sense? My friend ordered the Gnocci and the portion was also very small."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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"Bar meets restaurant. Very loud place serving Italian-inspired food. Food tasty (arancini) but in some cases too heavy and garlicky (tagliatelle with ragu)."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"We loved the energy this place had and pleasantly surprised how large and open the restaurant was. We sat upstairs and was perfect for two people overlooking the restaurant below. The food was great and everything we had we shared which was perfect, the food was unique and tasty with a great wine list. Our waitress was fantastic, so much energy, fun and attentive without being intrusive; was a perfect combination. Definitely will be coming back!"
Dined on 19/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"A-MAZ-ING!! Delicious food - absolutely fantastic quality of fresh and local ingredients. The setting is really nice - the commitment to using local supplies was evident in everything from the walls to the decorations. This is one of the best restaurants in Canada that I've been to."
Dined on 23/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Food was good, but service was bad. It took ages to get our appetizers (three choices from the Scodellina menu) and we weren't quite finished when my main arrived. My dining partner's food arrived about 5 minutes after mine. The meal felt disjointed and rushed."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2013
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"Food offering is varied and interesting but I'm still confused as to being 'to share'. I asked the waitress if that meant all the offerings were of a size to share and she said No...it meant it comes at different times so that we may want to share if our meal doesn't come as quickly as our companions. This sounds to me like they dont want to be responsible for pacing a meal and that the food comes on the kitchen's schedule as opposed to the diners needs. Our entrees came minutes (2 or3mins) after our appetizer tray came. We sent it back but it was just put in heat and 'held' until we were ready...about 20 minutes later. Quality then suffered. Demographics of both wait staff and clientele very young. Groups that were quite noisy."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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"I've been there 4 times now and never left unimpressed! I also love the unique traits of the menu. It's not just your traditional spaghetti and meatballs / lasagna type Italian menu."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"The ambience of the restaurant is very nice, cozy and a little rustic. Perfect. The food on the other hand is not good and definitely does not compete with any of Calgary's great restaurants. I had the kale salad, kale with apple, walnuts and cheese sounds nice. That was all it was with no flavor added, just kale which I love but apparently not like that, very few thin slices of apple and raw potato (?, never had that before and would not choose that again) and some grated grana padano. My friend had the orecchiette which was just alright, there was an overwhelming smokey flavour to hers that took over the taste. Too bad I was really excited about this place and had heard great things."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2012
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"Many of their wines listed on the menu had incorrect years listed beside the bottles compared to what was available in the restaurant. As menu's change frequently, careful measure needs to be taken to update wine lists too.. Like buying a car, make, model and year are key items considered when making a selection. Other than that, GREAT service."
Dined on 16/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"We enjoyed this restaurant for our first time visit. It was a little louder and crazier than I was anticipating, but it was a Friday night and it looks like this is a favourite among groups of family and friends. As a couple we found ourselves talking really loudly, so it definitely does not have a romantic ambiance or make it very easy to chat on a date night. Food was delicious and I love that it comes out when it's ready, although they must have forgot our pizza because that took quite awhile to come out. Servers all look like they're having a great time, which really helps with the quality of service in my opinion. Appears to be a great spot to go for a night out with friends with great food and drink!"
Dined on 12/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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"We had a lovely experience at CiBo :) we will be back for sures!!!"
Dined on 13/04/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Booked a reservation at CIBO for a corporate dinner with Executive from out of country invited.
AMAZING!!!
Not only were we served promptly, but noone forgot about us tucked away in the wine room! It was Fabulous! The waitress was more than accommodating and the food we "shared" as reccomended was more than enough for 9 men and 1 lady."
Dined on 11/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"The food was not outstanding but it was good. We were a party of 5 and the table we were given was too small and we felt very cramped. We made reservations 2 weeks in advance so I thought we deserved a more suitable table than we got."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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