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Rich in tradition while modern in approach, Vibo (formerly Villa Borghese) has been a staple in the Kingsway area for more than 40 years.

The menu strikes a harmonious balance between authentic Italian flavours and contemporary cuisine and changes to reflect what is fresh and in season.

Let our wood burning fire place set the mood for the evening or have the live piano music entertain you. Our private dining room may be used for business meetings or festive occasions alike.

The warm ambiance, friendly, and professional staff make this casual fine dining restaurant the ideal setting for any occasion.

A visit to Vibo will be an experience in true Italian hospitality.

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26 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

(26 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 26 reviews

5 stars

(10)

4 stars

(13)

3 stars

(2)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(17)
fit for foodies(10)
special occasion(10)

notable wine list(9)
good for groups(5)
romantic(5)

Vibo Restaurant Reviews List

Review 1 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Another great night @ ViBo

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/24/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Every meal we have had has been great - best lamb chops i have ever eaten anywhere! Service is great, very friendly. Highly highly recommend."

Dined on 5/24/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was great.Noise levels

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 19/04/2013

2007

Dined on 19/04/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was great.Noise levels are high though"

Dined on 19/04/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 3 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Italian in Etobicoke

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 19/04/2013

2007

Dined on 19/04/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Hadnt been in many years after having been a regular in it's orevious life as Villa Borghese -- 4 of us all had great meals -- wine list was solid -- service was good a little slow but great food makes all things good. Will definately be back very soon ."

Dined on 19/04/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 4 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food, great service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 10/04/2013

2008

Dined on 10/04/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent food, great service - what a great local spot in Kingsway Village!"

Dined on 10/04/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

A restaurant that tries to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 06/04/2013

2007

Dined on 06/04/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"A restaurant that tries to hard and comes up short"

Dined on 06/04/2013

2007

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Review 6 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The King of The Kingsway

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 05/04/2013

2009

Dined on 05/04/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This restaurant is fantastic. I have been coming here as long as it has been open in both incarnations and have always had great food and service. Never a complaint about anything."

Dined on 05/04/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 7 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Ran out of a special at 6pm.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 29/03/2013

2005

Dined on 29/03/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Ran out of a special at 6pm. Menu has not changed in some time. I have always loved this restaurant but it is starting to feel a little tired from a menu point of view. The menu has not changed in some time. We all ordered fish entres and they were good but not great. Sauces and accompanying side dishes we bland and predictable. Time for a menu revamp Vibo. Don't let your popularity make you complacent."

Dined on 29/03/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My husband & I both enjoyed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 17/02/2013

2010

Dined on 17/02/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My husband & I both enjoyed our meal. The food & service was very good. We will go back to this restaurant again."

Dined on 17/02/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was a bit noisy -- the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 09/03/2013

2008

Dined on 09/03/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was a bit noisy -- the restaurant was full and we were seated about 10 meters from the piano. It was a little hard to have a conversation until the crowd thinned out."

Dined on 09/03/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for Vibo Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

worth the 25 min cab ride!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 23/02/2013

2010

Dined on 23/02/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I'm glad I didn't realize this restaurant was a 25 minute cab ride from our downtown hotel, because I wouldn't have chosen it and would have missed out on our best dining experience during our weekend in Toronto! Our server was extremely attentive and personable, and the cuisine exquisite! My arugula starter salad was a more generous portion than expected, and they offered a choice of plain bread or bruschetta. (Bruschetta!) My eggplant parmesan was just how I like it...with the marinara more on the savory side than too sweet. My husband's pasta with braised lamb was equally amazing.We had a show to catch after dinner, and the staff had us wined, dined, and a cab called in plenty of time."

Dined on 23/02/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vibo Restaurant

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