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| - When traveling through Toronto, we wanted to find a great spot for a weeknight "Date Night" and we just so happened upon Cibo. And let's face it.. in my book.. anything that has the words "wine bar" in the name.. I'm sold! **On a side note - I had no idea this place had a few locations and was super stoked to find out that there is one (or a few) so close to home. Score!
Located on busy King Street, there is not a designated parking area - you will have to park a block or two away, go for street parking (if available) or uber/taxi your way there.
As soon as you walk in, you will notice how gorgeous this space is - A fab rustic look that immediately has me hooked. I love the combo of wood and wrought iron - So modern and so chic. Keep walking and you will find this gorgeous "wine cellar" encased in glass that spans two floors.. Two. Floors! My initial thought.. How do I get one of these in my place?!
Back to reality.. We were greeted right away with a cheerful smile and upbeat hello.. the perfect way to walk into a new restaurant. It seemed quite busy (they were even hosting a private event) but we were seated right away with a great view of the open kitchen (perfect spot to see them rolling out the handmade pizza dough). Our waitress was exactly what I look for: sweet, attentive and recommended the perfect wines for us to try. After taking our orders, she let us relax and enjoy our time there - popping in every so often to be sure we were ok but not hovering over us - she was there exactly when needed and that made the experience that much more enjoyable.
What a great menu! How was I suppose to decide with so many fantastic sounding options?! Right off the bat, we both decided that we just had to try the Polenta Fries - they arrived perfectly crispy with two especially tasty dipping sauces - marinara and gorgonzola. If you like polenta fries (and you would be crazy not to).. these are a must! Complimentary rosemary bread is also served with an awesome chili oil.. this bread just may be the best bread you will ever have! Then.. after debating between pasta, a cheese plate, risotto or baked eggplant.. I had to go with the pasta - and after the first fork-full.. it was love at first bite! More on my dish in a second. My fiancé opted for the Gnocchi - with ricotta and a gorgonzola cream sauce - so buttery and simply melts in your mouth. Needless to say.. he enjoyed each and every scrumptious bite. As for me, I ordered the Gigli - Yum-O!! Perfectly cooked al dente spiral pasta with prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, black olives, bocconcini and basil - This dish was absolutely amazing with each bite being better than the next. Filling but not overly so.. the perfect portion size. Totally crave worthy! Just thinking about it is making me want it again this very second.. Hmm.. I wonder if they deliver?!
The location in Toronto had me sold on Cibo.. Can't wait to check out the ones nearby! **Another side note.. I knew I was sold when I opened the Wine menu and on the front page it says: "Life is too short to drink bad wine" - My Yelp tag line!! It's like this place was made for me!!
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