Cibo

I've eaten here 10 times. The food is good to very good on nights when the cook is "on". The restaurant however does not successfully carry off on the pretensions of it's decor and first generation nobile Italian owners, let me explain... Cibo is su ... more

I've eaten here 10 times. The food is good to very good on nights when the cook is "on". The restaurant however does not successfully carry off on the pretensions of it's decor and first generation nobile Italian owners, let me explain... Cibo is suffering from a confusion of mission. Mom (the owner) wants to run an elegant eatery, her son wants to run a proftable and popular bar. The restaurant and bar do not live well together especially after the live music starts. Cibo's bar is the most popular adult hang out in Monterey after dark. The crowd is toney, touristy, and out to make plenty of party noise. The music that is booked is usually loud and dance oriented, which is sort of a joke when you see the postage stamp sized dance area. If you plan to have any conversation over your dinner after 8:00pm forget it! I've talked to the owners about this observation, but their business is good, and they have no intention of changing the layout or music schedule. If you want a romantic, quiet Italian meal go elsewhere. Try Vito's on top of the hill in Pacific Grove. less

I don't know how you have missed one of the best restaurant's in Monterey. The food is great, the atmosphere is also and there is nightly entertainment. Located in the heart of old downtown Monterey, 1 block from the Marriott and the warf. Check ou ... more

I don't know how you have missed one of the best restaurant's in Monterey. The food is great, the atmosphere is also and there is nightly entertainment. Located in the heart of old downtown Monterey, 1 block from the Marriott and the warf. Check out the special appetizers, we had excellent crab cakes. The pasta's are great along with a selection of Northern Italian meats. The wine list is good with attentive but not overpowering waiters. A must when your in the area! less