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Cibo Ristorante Italiano

301 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA 93940
831-649-8151
Ranked #52 of 198 restaurants in Monterey
4.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Price range: 20 AUD - 36 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Longmont, Colorado
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

What a lovely dining experience. We were tired from a busy day but wanted a nice dinner. They had a wonderful jazz combo, and their recommendations for the meal were spot-on. AFter driving through acres of artichokes, I decided to have one as an appetizer- I don't remember what the aioli was, but this was so delicate I didn't feel... More

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Phoenix
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We came here for happy hour and had a blast. The place is really classy, so we felt right at home. I love fine dining - at this place, it's at it's finest! But, really, a world class dining restaurant with happy hour? What great fun we had nibbling on appetizers. Everything was excellent across the board. I was surprised... More

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Breckenridge
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

My husband and I really enjoyed dining in this restaurant. From the moment we walked in through the doors, we were treated as though we were the most important person in the world to our server at that time. The food was exceptional. The chef really knows how to combine old world with modern food for a magnificent flare. This... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

In town for the Big Sur marathon on 4/29/12. Stayed within walking distance of Cibo Italian Restaurant. We read the menu and were intrigued with a menu item that featured Pappardelle, long wide pasta ribbons, with their homemade italian sausage, crushed chicken livers, peas and saffron. The dish was to die for. The flavor of the chicken livers was subtle.... More

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See 3 more reviews by Dana W for Monterey
Monterey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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I had so much fun , good music and nice atmosphere. I like that the restroom "talks Italian" repeating random italian words...funny. good service, nice location, right next to alvarado and portola plaza. one of the best option on Alvarado More

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See 17 more reviews by Alex G for Monterey
Los Angeles, California
Top Contributor
98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the food was good. At ten, they have a live Jazz band which is pretty good. Dance the night away if you like. They are open til 1:30 a.m. More

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Monterey, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Very, very good happy hour with many options. Thats what brought us in the door, deliciously tasty food with great presentation is why we will be returning frequently. I was very impressed with this place and the bartender did a wonderful job. Thanks. More

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See 2 more reviews by David C for Monterey
Los Angeles, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Saw Cibo driving through Downtown looking for a place to eat. We ordered two dishes that when we were served, were a bit different than we expected. Our server, noticing that we were unsure about our dishes, talked to the manager who came to our table and very graciously offered to have another dish made for each of us. I... More

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See 6 more reviews by Uielinakeleka for Monterey
San Francisco, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We went here because it was close to the convention center and we had limited time. We didn't expect much because the previous reviews were mixed, but we had an excellent meal and would go back. The food was delicious, the wait staff was attentive, the chairs were comfortable, the ambience was elegant. The name is pronounced "CHEE-bow." More

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See 3 more reviews by netmorby110 for Monterey
Monterey, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

We usually go to Cibo's a couple of times each year. Usually, it is for a cocktail or glass of wine and an appetizer or we share a pizza, which are all really good. On Valentines Day, we went for dinner. I will start by saying that the place was packed. On such a busy day, I am willing to... More

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