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  • First the good: The food is generally tasty if a bit overpriced and smallish in portions. I have enjoyed the happy hour pizzas for years. Sadly, I now have to steer folks away from this place, due to some highly unsavory practices. Towards the end of our evening at Cibo, we were informed that because there were a little over 30 people in our party, the minimum bill would be $3500. That's over $100 per person! For a meal we had pre-ordered at around $50/plate. The time to mention this ridiculous minimum would have been when the reservation and orders were made. Not after the third course. The minimum charge was reduced to $2000 (thanks!), but even with the hundreds of dollars in wine and drinks added, we didn't reach it, and each person had an extra $12 surcharge applied to their bill. Now, the service was good enough, and the added %20 tip expected, so I don't blame the servers because they clearly weren't getting any of the money the restaurant was effectively stealing from their captive diners. 30 people x $12 (pre-tax, pre-tip) = $360 of free money for the restaurant. They didn't even offer any extra food or drinks. $12 isn't the end of the world for me, but I would be writing a different (still critical, but less so) review had I gone home with a $12 slice of cake or something. But this was simply robbery. As unethical as I have seen in a restaurant. We asked to speak with management and were denied. In the end, we paid the absurd "fine" and I now have to say goodbye to a once decent neighborhood restaurant. If you treat your clientele reasonably, they will support you through the tough times. But if you screw them over, they will turn on you. I see a bleak future for Cibo and the other restaurants in this chain. *** Updated December 15, 2018 *** I'm pleased to say that management, after reviewing communications between our party and Cibo staff, has adequately rectified what turned out to be an unfortunate case of miscommunication. They did so with graciousness and professionalism. I'm still a fan, and I'll be back. The food really is good!
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