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    Cibo Wine Bar

    3.4 (408 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Italian
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Matt W.

    Hooray for Pizza! At the time of this review (not sure if it's still on-going, but this review was posted October 2025) Cibo has 50% off of all pizzas on Tuesdays! This was a great deal, and their kitchen (at least their pizza kitchen) is open concept so you can order your pizzas and watch as they're all made from scratch, tossed into the oven and then served! We'd ordered a few pizzas including a chicken pesto and what I remember as a pepperoni and hot pepper pizza, as well as a cheese pizza and something with hot sausage. Overall everything was cheesey and delicious and the servers had excellent wine recommendations. The interior is gorgeous with wine racks and shelves and the atmosphere is perfect for date nights and having intimate private conversations.

    Fiona C.

    Visited Cibo Downtown and tried their pasta. It was really good for the price. We also tried a non-alcoholic drink, but mine was too bitter for my taste; I probably should've stuck with a soda. That said, if you like alcohol and want a non-alcoholic option, they do have choices that could work. Overall, a decent spot for pasta and a casual meal downtown.

    Seafood Linguine
    Sheree Z.

    Getting seafood linguine can sometimes be risky but everything was cooked perfectly! I also got their margarita pizza - it was good but not worth ordering tbh. Portions are a little small so for the price point - not sure if it's worth it

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    Alaleh P.

    We cane here for their "Tuesday Half Price Pizza" and enjoyed the ambiance, food and the service. The restaurant is beautifully designed and spread through multiple sections. They also have 4 dining rooms for private events. You can watch the chef making pizza in front of you, if you're sitting on the top floor. They provide a great customer experience. We tried "Mozzarella di Bufala", "di Nicolino" and "Mortadella". You can add parmesan cheese or pepper to your pizza. The food was fresh and delicious. I would like to come back and try other menu items.

    Bruschetta and arancini
    Isobel C.

    Came here for my birthday dinner on Saturday and they were able to accommodate a last minute reservation for a table of four after a miscommunication with a previous restaurant. The hosts were very nice and had us seated promptly. The music was good, it was a playlist of current pop music that changed to a live DJ at 10pm. I was seated at a table right by the bar and was greeted by the server almost immediately. She poured me a glass of water and took drink orders. I ordered the Cibo sangria with white wine. It was refreshing and not too sweet. To start, we got two orders of the arancini and one order of bruschetta. The arancini was so delicious! Such a crispy exterior that provides a nice crunch. The melted cheese in the middle was to die for, and I like that the marinara sauce was on the side to prevent the arancini balls from getting soggy. The bruschetta was nice but could have used a bit more of the balsamic vinegar. Some of the bread was also a bit charred. Other than that, the tomatoes tasted really fresh. For my main, I ordered the pappardelle. Oh my goodness, I can't stop thinking about how good this pasta was! The slow cooked lamb ragu blew me away. The lamb was so tender. I only wish that there were bigger pieces of the lamb. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. I did add some crushed red pepper flakes to my pasta which I think really enhanced the flavours of the sauce. I definitely recommend ordering this dish. I finished off the dinner with a Nutella pizza. It's essentially Nutella spread on pizza crust topped with banana slices and chopped hazelnuts. This is a good option for sharing as it is a huge dessert. You can't go wrong with Nutella! The only issue I had was the server did not check up on our table very often unless we flagged her down. I was also disappointed as she brought the dessert out to the table with the candle on it for my birthday but not everyone was at the table. One of my guests was in the washroom and she still brought out the dessert with the lit candle. My water glass was also empty for a significant portion of the dinner and it was almost impossible to order second drinks. When it came time to pay, someone else was taking care of us as our server had actually left for the evening. Overall, I love the food and the atmosphere at Cibo and I will definitely be returning to explore more of their menu!

    Mike L.

    Great ambiance with huge space suitable for big group gatherings! Prices of their pasta was on the higher end. They have promotions like pasta Wednesdays wherein selected pastas are at a lower price!

    Rigatoncini
    Angeline T.

    On Wednesdays, we shall have $15 pastas at Cibo Wine Bar on King Wesr With 7 different pasta dishes to choose from, I went for the Rigatoncini. It comes with Spicy Italian sausage in a rose sauce along with some black olives & basil Service was quick and this deal is definitely worth the hype! Maybe I should try their Tuesday pizza deal soon

    Gnocchi with red sauce
    Brianna C.

    Came back to this restaurant after two years, service and ambience were excellent. Our food was served quickly and offered incredible presentation and flavor.

    Hannah S.

    the pizzas here are so tasty. the crust is thin and tasty and the outer crust is really fluffy and soft. I ordered nonalcoholic drinks and they didn't have a lot of flavor but the food definitely made up for it. I recommend this spot for a good slice!

    Vodka Pasta
    Jayden T.

    My friend and I got seated quickly on a busy Saturday night without a reservation so that was nice. Firstly, the place had a very dark ambiance that had small candles at every table. This made it extremely hard to see the menu and we had to use our phone flashlight to read (we looked around and we were not the only ones doing it). The food was mediocre and the Polpettine was room temperate and tasted stale. The pasta lacked flavour and could've done way better for the price. The drinks were the best thing but overall wouldn't find myself coming back.

    Lobster Ravioli - 36$
    Yusra A.

    This Lobster Ravioli was creamy, simple, and filling. My only thing about this was that the lobster was slightly fishy. But, the sauce was delicious and paired wonderfully with the focaccia. I will admit, I found that that the ravioli was a little pricy for its portion. The real star of the meal was the focaccia. It was crispy, not too oily, and went amazingly with the sauce of the ravioli. I highly recommend getting it if you're ordering a saucy pasta dish.

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    Valerie P.

    Overall, we were satisfied with this place but it did not meet our expectations. Unfortunately, the place was not as lively as we thought with a lot of empty seats. In some ways, this was good because it gave us a quiet atmosphere to talk but in some instances it was slightly suffocating. The arancini was pleasantly good and paired well with the orange wine we have received. Despite the lack of guests, we felt that the service still lacked and they were not as attentive as they could have been. All in all, it was still a nice place to sit down, chat, have a drink and a snack but a little bit too quiet for our liking.

    Matthew D.

    Great vibes and above average food. Am a fan of their open dining concept where you can see the chefs make pizza from scratch. Came here when they have 50% off pizza promotion- only on Tuesdays and I'd say that's definitely a good deal.

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    Such a great spot our server Juliana was fantastic. definitely recommend if you are in the area.

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    King Taps

    3.9(484 reviews)
    1.3 kmFinancial District, Downtown Core
    $$

    King taps is not my usual happy hour choice but we wanted a change of pace and the leafs game was…read moreon. They always put the leafs game on when they're playing which is Mae's them a reliable game spot. Over the past couple of years I felt their food quality has slowly declined but today was different. Way exceeded my expectations. We started with a corona zero and ranch water (passion fruit flavour) we were both really happy with it. The didn't skimp on the tequila. We started with the Brussels sprouts which is always a great choice from here. Crispy on the outside and not an overwhelming Brussels sprout taste. This is likely because there is a generous sprinkling of grated parm and a great amount of dip. We tried the crispy tuna sushi. The tuna was beautifully marinated, so flavourful. And the sushi was nice and crispy. The vodka pie was a seasonal item and when we saw it listed, we knew we needed to try it. The sauce- amazing, the press was nice and flaky and light and really tasty. And the soccer Sada added nice saltines and flavour without being too overwhelming. For happy hour, the apps and pizzas were $5 off, and the ranch water was $5. I'd come back for the pizza alone! Jeans was our waitress and she was great!

    Huge selection of beer on draught. I counted over 20 taps, so you should have no problem finding a…read morebeer you like. Service was friendly, not too fast after sitting down, but didn't have to wait too long to order either. I didn't try any of the food, as only popped in for a drink, but from what I could see coming out to other tables it looked decent, and I likely would return to try some other evening.

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