Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 4086 reviews

What Jonathan likes about Cibo:
Cibo has the best Chicken Marsala I have ever had in my entire life. From the fresh baked bread to dip in your olive oil and vinegar to the bean soup to the craft cocktails, this place is a must see in Monterey. Over all the fancy dining my fiancee and I have been to in Monterey and Carmel, this place so far is our favorite. We will be recommending this place to all of our friends and family looking for a great spot... View all feedback. What SallyT doesn't like about Cibo:
Really disappointing. Live music was very loud and we were seated in a booth facing the restaurant so the people at either end couldn’t talk over the music. We asked to be reseated but we’re rudely told not possible, despite there being several empty tables in the other half of the restaurant which could have accommodated us. Service was all over the place waited ages for some things then main courses arrived literal... View all feedback.

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 43 reviews
Kira
20.11.2020 - 01:42

Love Cibo and have been a regular for years. Recommend it highly to everyone

Nnamdi
20.11.2020 - 01:42

Restaurant was well kept, staff was accommodating and very helpful. We were not kept waiting, received menus quickly and food orders were served timely. We did...

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Artes
20.11.2020 - 01:42

Would recommend this restaurant. Food was very good. Service excellent. Very crowded and noisy though. Table spacing was very crowded and you interacted with ot...

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Darryl
20.11.2020 - 01:42

Once again the food the service and the atmosphere at Cibos was outstanding. It remains our favorite fine dining spot in Monterey. We also love that, as a party...

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Baylee
20.11.2020 - 01:42

Walked in, immediately sat at a booth, per my request. We were told that the kitchen was busy but that they’d get to us right away; that’s appreciated. Drinks w...

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Unfortunately, Cibo restaurant has received mixed reviews from customers. Some have had terrible experiences, describing the pasta as tasting like chow mein, receive cold and rubbery appetizers, and feeling rushed by the staff. Others have enjoyed their meals, mentioning highlights such as awesome shrimp risotto, creamy polenta, and delicious beets. The live music and attentive waitstaff have also been positive points for some patrons. Overall, while some have had negative experiences with the food and service, others have found aspects of Cibo to be enjoyable.

Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 518 reviews
Ron
15.10.2024 - 06:02

A little more lighting wouldn't hurt. Food was excellent but slightly overpriced. Live music perhaps justified the menu prices?

Brian
15.10.2024 - 06:02

Servers were always close by watching the tables waiting to help. Food was fresh and prepared elegantly. I was hoping for less club music and something more Ita...

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Alison
15.10.2024 - 06:02

Love this place, everything is great. The food is delicious, the service friendly attentive. Wonderful place to have supper.

alberto
15.10.2024 - 06:02

The DJs at Night really need to play some newer music and let the songs play.. some songs that they mix are not worth going.. Thr drinks are expensive and when...

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Meg
15.10.2024 - 06:02

We were recommended this place by a colleague. Seemed as though it may be past its prime. Pasta was over-cooked and appetizers (calamari and charcuterie board)...

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Opentable
4.1 ★ from 376 reviews
Jonathan
14.09.2023 - 09:23

Cibo has the best Chicken Marsala I have ever had in my entire life. From the fresh baked bread to dip in your olive oil and vinegar to the bean soup to the cra...

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Claude
14.09.2023 - 09:23

Very good pasta. A bit noisy due to the live band. Overall, I was gonna quite pleased.

RobertR
14.09.2023 - 09:23

Shrimp risotto awesome. Polenta creamy. Beets to die for. Bread fresh and tried not to fill up. Music from live band nice to listen and dance to. Waiter was one...

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SallyT
14.09.2023 - 09:23

Really disappointing. Live music was very loud and we were seated in a booth facing the restaurant so the people at either end couldn’t talk over the music. We...

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María
14.09.2023 - 09:23

This was my second time dining at Cibo. The first was near Christmas and there was a jazz band that played wonderful holiday tunes. The second time was more rec...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 8 reviews
leo
20.02.2024 - 07:03

Great experience here. Ordered the calamari, Caesar salad, and seafood pasta. All were delicious. Service was amazing.

Romy
20.02.2024 - 07:03

The food was great but the drinks were unsatisfactory. I ordered an Arnold Palmer (iced tea and lemonade for those who don’t know) and to be honest…it tasted an...

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Susan
20.02.2024 - 07:03

The food and service was great! We stopped in for appetizers and drinks before heading on to the Golden State Theater for a show. My only issue...and not really...

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Stephanie
20.02.2024 - 07:03

Excellent food. The service was good. The decor was a little funky and the blue light at the bar gave club vibes. Seriously the best veal chop I've ever had, th...

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J
20.02.2024 - 07:03

Stopped in for drinks and to listen to some jazz. This is a hidden gem.

Sirved
4.1 ★ from 1145 reviews
Nishi
29.05.2023 - 23:00

Start with the positive, the service staff was excellent, friendly and on site. When it came to dinner, everything I can say to the kitchen is to take your time...

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Фёдор
29.05.2023 - 23:00

It was a big first visit here. The food was good and the service was excellent. It was quite dead because we came on a Sunday at 6 but it started to live and th...

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Salomé
29.05.2023 - 23:00

Not really an Italian type, but I have to say that everything was delicious. I don't like cake or any kind of dessert, but this cheesecake was the best sweetnes...

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Hudson
29.05.2023 - 23:00

One of the best places to cool for a night of drinks and good music in Monterey. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays they have a live DJ and are open until 130....

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Fiona
29.05.2023 - 23:00

Stumbled across this place on a Sunday evening. Very fortuitous as it was excellent. Decor and ambiance were both great, live music was a treat, and the service...

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Doordash
4.5 ★ from 181 reviews
Rachel
05.01.2024 - 14:02

We are from out of town and maybe should have ordered from a different restaurant. The pizza was inedible, slathered with cheese and missing a topping...I had o...

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Kanisha
05.01.2024 - 14:02

Cibos is FANTASTIC!!! Everything is super fresh and really really good.

Carla
05.01.2024 - 14:02

The Rigatoni did disappoint. Cooked al dente and delicious. Add a couple of sausages to and it is yum! Always enjoy the Tusca Bean soup. Of course, the cheescak...

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Carla
05.01.2024 - 14:02

Correction: The Rigatoni did NOT disappoint. Always delicious.

Marco
05.01.2024 - 14:02

DO NOT TRY this place without having the opportunity to send the food back and the option to leave wihout paying. The pasta tasted like chow mein. Not cooked pr...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 808 reviews
Dee
02.01.2024 - 12:45

We are regular Sunday night Cibo folks love to come in and listen to Dave Holodiloff and his fellow musicians, and especially love to see Milan and Akina...

jennifer
02.01.2024 - 12:45

Sunday night jazz David was very attentive Great food and service Will come back again

Miami
02.01.2024 - 12:45

Great Service! The Wait Staff was so attentive...we had to move tables and they were terrific and accommodating. The Food was superlative we all had...

Menuism
3.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Kris
10.05.2023 - 05:13

Location in downtown Monterey, the restaurant has a bar area and offers live jazz on Sunday evenings and late evenings the rest of the week. Decor/Ambiance: Unc...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 466 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.6 ★ from 540 reviews

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