Sheila N.
Yelp
Armando and Salvador were the true standouts on this visit. Upon entering, my Mom and I were greeted by these two young men, shown to our table, seated, handed Menus, and given water. They have a new drink menu consisting of cocktails and mocktails which we will need to try on our next visit.
What sets Cibo Cucina Italiana apart from all the others:
1.) the balance that is struck between impeccable service, ambiance, and phenomenal food.
and
2.) the fact that this establishment can pride themselves on the premise of being legit Italian Cuisine
I love what Dilayda - the owner - has created. She knows, appreciates, and interacts with her customers and asks for their feedback. There is a noticeable welcoming vibe and a highly magnetic, inviting energy about this space that is synonymous with comfort, joy, and contentment. The modern, upscale vibe is achieved through its aesthetics - from the bright color palette to the dazzling chandeliers. When you have a team with the culinary skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise to efficiently prepare and serve, you know you have the tools necessary to run a restaurant of this caliber. We will continue to be regulars here and return for future visits as frequently as we can.
Mom ordered the Margherita Pizza and I ordered the Seafood Spaghetti. We tried each other's entrées and I think the silence spoke for itself. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. This is honestly the first time we have come to a restaurant and finished everything on our plate. No leftovers to speak of. The ingredients are clearly authentic and of high quality.
Armando was our attentive, intuitive, polite, friendly, professional, and respectful server. I liked his energy and personality - it pretty much set the tone for the rest of the evening as he engaged in conversation with us and made us feel welcome. We perused the wine list and could not decide what we wanted, so he offered us a sample of a couple of white Italian wines. We decided on a glass each of the Barone Fini Pinot Grigio which lent palate-pleasing, fruity undertones and paired perfectly with the Seafood Spaghetti.
I enjoyed every bite of the seafood spaghetti. The tender, yet firm and ideal al dente perfectly balanced texture with just the right amount of chew, and portions of succulent shrimp, mussels, and calamari in a light, delicate, magical, delectable white wine lemon sauce made for a delicious meal reminiscent of farm-to-table dining in Tuscany.
My Mom enjoyed the Margherita Pizza - it arrived hot and fresh out of the oven and straight to the table. From the texture, chew, and dough/crust ratio with pops of rich mozzarella, the acidity of the crushed tomatoes, and fresh basil right up to the edge, you cannot go wrong with either of these two dishes. The flavor was a combination of creaminess and acidity and was giving us authentic Neapolitan Vibes from start to finish.
To conclude our meal, we decided on the Vanilla Bean Cheesecake. It is a perfect size for 2 to share and is made fresh in-house! You can certainly tell the difference as it is not very sweet and made with real/high-quality ingredients. Most noteworthy are the cream cheese and melted butter for texture, and graham cracker crust for the perfect bite.
What truly bothers me are filterless fellow judgmental patrons - the ones who seem to get pleasure (whether they take-out or dine-in)out of complaining, denigrating and/or trashing a business as they describe the lack of service, food quality, or that no one acknowledged them when they entered and begin recalling events that most likely never happened and spewing untrue nonsense which is not accurate or at all reflective of their dining experience. I'm still not sure I understand some of the low reviews on this establishment, but then again, you can't please everyone and it is possible that some Yelpers and Googlers clearly either don't have a discerning palate or truthfully don't know authentic Italian Cuisine or how it should taste.