This score should be 4.5/5. We, party of 2, came here for lunch two days ago. We were a little curious what's this joint is all about, since we live close by. We felt the interior is modern which is very nice. We place our orders and were given a number to pay at the cashier. The number is brought to the table and the servers will bring you the food. I don't know about the other reviewers on here but we got friendly servers and they offer excellent recommendations since we are new to this bistro. Pizza was delicious! Way better than Pizza Pizza and Pizza Hut. Pasta was super hearty! With all of my restaurant reviews, I always end it by saying will we come back? The answers is yes and I'm glad this bistro is close by my home. Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 read more

Via Cibo - Pasta. Gooooood - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Not bad of a place.. Tried it for the first time today, had the chicken parmesan with house salad, it tasted actually very good, the flavours were there and authentic.. The portions weren't too big, but it was filling. The restaurant interior looks very cool, trendy and fresh. It's a quick service restaurant where you'd order and get a table number.. I'll go back some time soon, and try their pizza and pasta.. read more

Recently opened, this is a new concept of Italian food in Toronto. Although they feature a cafeteria style restaurant, it's very modern and trendy in décor. We only tried a couple of dishes as it was late at night, but the hub has been here several times and it's quite busy especially at lunch time. I tried the baked prosciutto stuffed with fior di latte, and it was good. Their pizzas and panini look great! They also serve Italian wine and beer! Will certainly be coming back! Edit: Came back about a month later to try their pizza and pasta. We had a pizza margherita (if you can't do this one right ...) and a pomodoro meatball linguini. The pizza was actually quite good, thin crust, cooked just right. Same with the pasta, it was perfectly al dente. I also tried some of their red wine and it was decent. One complaint: I wanted to try one of their little dessert/puddings but no one in the whole restaurant could tell me what flavour it was. I guess there is no communication with the pastry chef; they should at least invest in some labels. Still, good food and good value! read more

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Not what you want in an Italian restaurant. Very North Americanized dishes and pretty disappointing. What you'd expect an "Italian" restaurant to be in Middle Ohio if it was opened by a guy named Steve. Toronto has a lot better to offer. read more

Been a little curious about this place for a while and after today's visit, I truly hope that they break whatever bad karma this particular spot has as all the previous restaurants didn't last very long. Place was a little like a cafeteria like setting however your order is brought to you. So basically you walk in, read the menu, drool, place your order then walk down to the cashier with the number for your table. Waiting time didn't seem long either but we were also the only other small group there. I can only imagine how it is during its peak time. [Sides] Tuscan Fries - Only other place where I've tried fries cooked in truffle oil was at Four Seasons Hotel New York and those are still one of the best fries I've ever had. Definitely will be one and last things I'll have when I go back there. The potato selection itself could've been better, in my opinion. This was a little on the starchier side so it was pretty dry. Ever have frozen Mccain fries? Well, it's kind of like that but a little better of course. Was perfectly seasoned with sea salt, fresh rosemary and had shavings of grana padano cheese which was very sharp. Went very well with their, what I'm guessing was a type of aioli. This would go very well with a sandwich or if you're feeling peckish. 4.5/5. Polpette - This was quite perfection. The meat was lean but had enough of its natural fat to keep it very moist and juicy. Was perfectly cooked and the sauce was great! Would've been great if you go at least some garlic bread to go with it as it was just served on its own. But then that may also be a good thing as you get to really just indulge in all its flavour. 5/5. [Main] Pollo Balsamico - A very generous serving of piadina (flat bread) with grilled chicken cooked in a balsamic reduction and was garnished with baby spinach, caramelized onions, goat cheese, sundries tomatoes. Seemed like the chicken was slowly grilled or was at least marinating in the balsamic because just one bite had a burst of flavour. Would definitely get this one again. 5/5. Prosciutto E Arugula Pizza - Usually when you go to new restaurants, it takes you a while to select something from the menu. But as soon as I saw this on the menu, I just HAD to get it and I must say that I was very pleased with my selection. The crust itself I would've preferred to be on the crispier side rather than the doughy side. Regardless, it was still nice. I basically ended up dipping the (doughy) crust in what was left from the polpette's sauce. If God were Italian, I think the prosciutto would've been personally cured and dried by His own hands. In other words, the prosciutto was dabomb.com. The slices weren't overly thin and it seemed far from what you would normally have on any or all other proscuitto pizzas. I wouldn't be surprised if the ham itself was imported directly from Italy. What I also loved about the pizza was that they were very generous with the arugula. So for $15, you got more than your money's worth. The serving was huge and again, very generous with the toppings. The balsamic drizzle was also a nice touch. I definitely would go back for this again. 5/5. Via Casalinga - If you like Sicilian type pizza then you definitely need to try this. The salami wasn't overly salty and you get a generous amount of it. The ricotta cheese was also very nice and creamy. Definitely the toppings (also had sausage) complimented each other. Because I was expecting it to be on the spicier side, I personally would've loved some hot pepper flakes on it, however it was still great the way it was. Another item I'd get again. 5/5. [Dessert] Not exactly sure what it was called but for dessert we had some type of rolled up baked dough stuffed with Nutella and served with caramel gelato. Because it was baked, it was nice and warm and gooey. Definitely on the richer side but c'mon, it's Nutella. You can't exactly go wrong either. 5/5. read more

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Looking for an Italian restaurant in the area Via Cibo seemed to have some great reviews. Hence I decided to take a date here since we've both never been to this venue. Upon entering its not your usual dining experience, first you'd have to follow a path where you'd be advised to choose what to eat.....then a few yards down is where you order drinks. For food we both ordered two types of pizza; Pollo al pesto and their Casaglina, along with two glasses of red wine. Both gourmet pizzas were well prepared and presentation was quite impressive. What I liked most about this place, aside from the food was the open concept! The only downside to this place is the limited seating, and if there aren't any seats then you are out of luck!......... would I come back, I would if I'm in the area, but would not go out of my way to come here just because of the set up of how the restaurant has its set up. Food is awesome though! so kudos to that! read more

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Only got to try this place once but it was awesome Menu looks quite tasty Had to take some time to peruse through Finally had the Calabrese piadina Quite yummy Had a nice kick to it too with the spicy sausage Wanted to try the fries but the piadina was filling enough Would def go back again read more

Came here for lunch. The concept of the restaurant is pretty unique. You order and pay first and then you go sit down and wait for your food to come. My party ordered the lemon italian soda, tuscan fries, piccante pizza and carbonara with linguine noodles. The good: The tuscan fries were really delicious. The fries came out hot and fresh and it blends really well with the shaved grana padano cheese. This is definitely a must try when you come here. The carbonara was very good as well. The noodles were al dente and it wasn't as saucy which I liked. The bad: The crostino that came with the pasta was very bland and very hard. The biggest disappointment was the piccante pizza. The dough was soggy when it arrived and it really destroys the texture of the pizza. You would think the dough would be crispy since it comes out of a wooden oven but it was an utter disaster. Definitely avoid having pizza here. Avoid eating the pizza and get pasta and definitely the tuscan fries! read more

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Via Cibo is a favourite among my coworkers and I as a lunch spot for it's fast service and reasonably priced but very delicious Italian food. My usual order is the Calabrese Sausage Piadina, which is like a sausage wrap (it's wrapped in the flatbread because the filings are wet and would fall out otherwise - I was told by one of the workers). The sausage and even flatbread is all made in house so it's very fresh. It comes with a tiny side salad. I would also say the wrap is about a medium level of spicyness so I like to add extra hot sauce, albeit I am a hot sauce fiend. I've also tried the Piccante and Margarita pizzas, both delicious and very filling! My coworkers also rave about the Pomodoro pasta and the Cavolo salad (kale salad). The italian fruit soda is a must! It's very refreshing and just the right amount of fizzyness. They also come in various flavours that you wouldn't expect. I don't usually get dessert so I've only had it once as it was complimentary. I can't remember the name but they were like these deep fried dough balls that had brown sugar on them. They were made in-house and so delicious. The service is usually pleasant although not very attentive once you're seated, which makes sense as they are not a conventional sit-down restaurant. However I was easily able to wave someone down if I required something. This plaza gets insanely busy during the lunch rush so I would recommend going right before or after (11:30am or 1:00pm) lunch. read more

I'm surprised that this place doesn't have more 5 stars. I think this place is awesome! I it's authentic and the decor is a cross between romantic eat-in and retro fast food...With an Italian twist..If that makes sense? In terms of cleanliness, on par. The washrooms are always clean and that's how I rate a restaurants overall cleanliness. The the tables are cleaned and always have utensil bundles (do they have an actual name for those?). I feel that I need to mention the fact that their napkins are super high quality and can compete with bounty extra ply paper napkins and win easily. Their service has been quick all 3 times I've been. Somewhere between 5-10 minutes which is great. Consistency in service and food quality is key to a successful business. Finally, the best for last...that portobello and goat cheese piadina is to DIE FOR!!!! Their Tuscan fries are also delicious...but that piadina oh man! I come here just for that. (I cannot comment on their pizzas because I've never had them) It loses 1 star for 2 reasons, they are slightly overpriced (11 for a piadina) but I am willing to overlook it and pay for delicious quality food. Next, the wrap wasn't warm to my liking, there was inconsistency in that. Otherwise definitely come try the piadina. read more

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Not bad for an Italian dinner. Pasta is cooked al dente. However if you come here with a party of 10, service is quite slow. But for the ambience, nice rustic vibe. Food was average. read more

We decided to try this place because we were in the area. It's a fast-food operation serving Italian food. We ordered our food at the counter and I ordered salad as a side. However, when the food arrived , it was pasta instead of salad. I pointed it out but the girl insisted I order pasta. The food was ok but the portion was small. I had the veal and it had a bit too much oil for my liking. My friend had the lasagna and it was a bigger portion. He enjoyed it. Overall, if you are hurry and must have Italian food, then this place might be worth a try. But don't expect high quality at a fast food joint. read more

This review covers side dishes so I'll revise if needed when I go back and sample the dinner portions. I dropped in here with medium hopes as I work close by, and normally frequent the other establishments that I'm happy with. Off the bat I was blown away by the combination of taste, portion and price. I went with a benchmark dish I like to use as a comparison dish: Caesar salad (Cesar) @ $7.00. I threw in the Tuscan fries @ $4.00 as a hot side to go with it. The Caesar was easily the best I've had, just enough dressing to wet the leaves but no clumps, just enough cheese and garnish (bacon) to dress the dish up. The balance of tangy and savoury was excellent. The fries were more of the same. Gently seasoned with cheese shavings on top. They were crisp and delicious. The portions were very reasonable, not too large, and not too small. They are clearly working out the front counter logistics and I expect that will get better, but with food this tasty I'm making this a 5 out of 5. The owner/franchisees were discreetly making the rounds, watching over the break-in phase. The staff appear motivated and happy, which makes for a great cafe experience. I'll be adding this to my three restaurant list of always-go-to places for lunch and sneak-out dinners. Waiter-service: while you pay at the end of the counter cafeteria style, they give you numbers to take to your seat. What they can't give you then they bring to you. Great people, great food, great prices. read more

Braised Ragu Penne Pasta ($15) Off the Bone Braised Veal Ragu pasta mixed with Broccolini, Slow Roasted Tomatoes and topped with shaved Grana Padano Cheese. The beef was braised nicely, the meat was tenderly split apart and not tough at all. Carbonara ($13) The pasta was cooked just right, not too soft and not too chewy. This dish was flavorful and had its creamy touch. It did have a slight burnt taste mixed in the sauce, I think it came from the pancetta. I like how the pancetta was cooked really crispy though, adds a nice crunch to the pasta. I think Levetto still does it better though, and cheaper too. read more

Via Cibo - Braised ragu pasta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had the Lasagna Bolognese - Layered with Bolognese Sauce, Béchamel, Grana Padano, Pomodoro and Basil I was not impressed, and was actually disappointed considering the 4-star rating. The lasagna was very soft and the sauce was irremarkable. Considering the price, this is definitely a no-go-no-return on my list. read more

Via Cibo - Travelling Foodie Eats: LASAGNA BOLOGNESE - Layered with Bolognese Sauce, Béchamel, Grana Padano, Pomodoro and Basil - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered Uber eats takeout, I got the garlic breadsticks, Caesar salad and rose gnocchi. The salad and breadsticks were amazing! The gnocchi was just ok, too salty and WAY too much garlic. I'm very sensitive to garlic so I know I will pay for it later. If it had less salt and less garlic it would have been good. The flavour was just overpowering garlic. read more

A three letter word comes to mind... YUM The prosciutto piadina was awesome because I'm in love with the fig infused balsamic reduction that they put on it, the one downfall was that the prosciutto was cut too thick and it became unpleasant when I couldn't just take a bit with struggling with it. The fresh pasta hasn't failed me yet. The chianti that they serve is one of my favs. As for the flow of the place, the menu that takes up the top of a main wall hurts my neck, I always go straight for the ordering station and grab a menu. The other thing that they didn't quite think of was the patio. So when you order and want to sit outside you either have to go all the way to the end to pay, then go all the way back the way you came onto on coming traffic or you can exit the restaurant and walk around the gated patio to find the latch to the outside gate. read more

Via Cibo - Love the fig infused balsamic reduction! - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love the regular Cibo on 17th, but our pizza from Via Cibo was just gross. Way too much liquid, mushy, a ton of tomato - just gross. It might have been a bit better if eaten right then and there, but doing takeout and eating it only 10 minutes later, it was just awful. Really disappointed. read more

If you want quick, no hassle, delicious pasta...look no further! The restaurant is located conveniently off the 401 (3-4 mins away). The pasta is made to order. Although not fresh pasta, the chef's seem to have mastered the Al Dante texture. They load the pasta with Parmesan cheese. The flavours are on point and love the variety of sauces. The pizza is alright, nothing special. They serve you a tall glass of iced water :) mmmm... read more

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My friend told me that many Italian restaurants generally put just enough sauce to coat the pasta. Well, this is definitely the case at Via Cibo Street Food. Before i dive into my food talk, i want to layout the scene. It's cafeteria style where you line up to order. The menu hangs above at the background for you to browse and pick. There is a section that announces the special of the day. For Tuesday night, it was $8 for pasta. The thing is, it literally means just the pasta. Everything meat and veggies are extra mula. So with this in mind, i didn't bother with the hassle of dealing with the dinner special. I decided on Broccolini & Sausage with Penne ($15.99 +tax). It has broccolini, handmade italian sausage, spicy chili garlic olive oil, and grana padano cheese. Light on the sauce and not much italian sausage. I asked for more sauce but the dish came back looking exactly like the same amount of sauce as the first time. I mainly tasted the dough of the pasta. Oh well. At least the red wine was good. read more

Via Cibo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pizza pizza probably is better. Ordered a salad that was all greens and no beets/ dressing read more

Decent little spot. Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was DEAD. There was only 1 other person in there, although another group came in as we were leaving. The gal at the counter made them seem desperate for business. She stood and stared at us awkwardly for 5-10 minutes as were trying to decide what to order. The food was ok. We ordered carbonara linguine, penne pomodoro, and a caesar salad. It literally came out less than 2 minutes after we ordered it....which seemed really weird. It's nice to get your food quickly, but this was McDonald's fast. And we were ready for a nice sit-down meal. When anything is served that quickly at a dine-in restaurant, it makes me very uncomfortable about the quality of the food. People have complained that the portion sizes are small. I would say they're medium. We thought they were the perfect size - enough to fill you up, not stingy, but not enough to have leftovers. Just right, I'd say. The penne pomodoro was excellent. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. The carbonara linguine was meh. Nothing special. The Caesar salad was YUM. We could've eaten a whole tub of it. The bread that they serve with the food is DISGUSTING. It's moist, mushy white bread that seems super processed and extremely cheap. It's not baguette quality with that thick crispiness on the outside and just a little softness on the inside. I feel like it came from Walmart. The decor is great. It's got a nice vibe. I think it would make a cute evening date spot for some wine. The prices are also very reasonable. Would definitely go back. If they changed the bread, it would make a huge difference, I think. read more

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I order penne Arrabiata Pasta was over cooked. Also bruschetta the bread wasn't toast properly and greeted cheese wasn't melted properly Looks like the cooks need to be trained how to cook Ordered sausage and peppers was on flat bread not even toasted I paid $61 wasn't worth it. Horrible as a first time customer. Never again. read more

I order from Via Cibo on a regular basis but last night i ordered the penne with tomato sauce mixed with shrimp and it was smothered in cheese and tasteless.I couldn't wait to finish the meal.The fellow who took my money at the counter was rude and never even thanked me The restaurant was really quiet.I guess people are staying away read more

Love everything about this place! Excellent food, friendly, knowledgeable employees and a nice trendy atmosphere. Arugula Salad has a crisp, citrus vinaigrette and topped with grated fresh parmesean. Lasagna Bolognese is amazing. Layered by hand in a large bowl with incredibly thin sheets of pasta Ann's just the right amount of Bolognese. If you want to end it with a phenomenal dessert, give the Stella di Nutella. OMG. It's absolute heaven! read more

Via Cibo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It is located close to my home. So I have been here a few times. As other's have mentioned as you enter there is the menu on the wall; you order the food; pay the bill get the number and the food will be delivered to your seat. Quite efficient system - no need of menus on the tables, no wasted time - your's or server's. The food is okay. I love their Tuscan fries. They are french fries drizzled with some truffle oil; sprinkled with rosemary and shaved grana padano. Pizza is flavourful too. The pastas are okay. The prices are not too expensive as well. They have weekly specials - Tuesdays they have pasta for 8$, four selections to choose from. Wednesdays they have Margherita/Pepperoni pizza for 8$. Try when you're in the area. Tuscan fries are a must. read more

Great service, great food - prices are a lil towards the pricer side, wait time was not long at all. More comments: Amazing!!! I had the "Rose pasta" recommended by the cashier and it was probably one of the best pastas that I've had! Thank you Brianna for recommending it to me and being patient when I was indecisive! read more

Via Cibo contacted me via instagram (@to.masticator) and invited me and my companion to indulge in a complimentary meal this past weekend. Via Cibo offers affordable, delicious, authentic Italian street food, from flatbread pizzas to pasta and salad. The ordering system is super efficient - you order at the front, find a seat, and they bring your food to you. This place is very modern looking and is the perfect spot for lunch or a date night. We started with the Italian sodas - Black Cherry and Mango. Both were refreshing, though we liked the Black Cherry a bit more. Highly recommend. Next, we tried the Gnocchi - Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, Pancetta, Slow Roasted Tomato, Green Onion, Grana Padano Cheese - $14. Not surprisingly, being one of the most popular dishes at Via Cibo, it was delicious. My companion ordered the Tiramisu French Toast - Thick Cut Egg Bread, Mascarpone, Espresso, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Chocolate Chips - $15- from the Brunch menu (they offer brunch Sat, Sun, Holiday Mondays 10am-3pm). It was also great - fluffy and not overly sweet. Tuscan Fries - $5 - This dish was mentioned as a must-order in a few Yelp reviews, and rightly so. Via Poutine - $9 - This was my companion's favourite dish. Topped with a generous portion of ossobuco, it's the perfect fusion of authentic Italian with a Canadian classic. Mushroom Pizza - We were stuffed from all of the other dishes that we took most of this pizza home. When I brought it home, my mom and sister devoured it and told me that it was really good. I concur. Overall, great experience at Via Cibo. Their ordering system is super efficient, and the food is delicious, authentic, and affordable. Will definitely be back! read more

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Friendly service. The food was amazing! We had pizza, calamari fritte, and chicken carbonara. Soooo good!

Nice modern Italian restaurant. All the standard Italian dishes are on the menu: pasta, pizza, salads. Had to ask for more burata cheese on the beets and burata salad. It only had a sprinkling of it. Good prices. Ample free parking. read more

Very good restaurant quality pasta, the pizza is stone oven baked! Amazing! Can't go wrong if you get margherita! Love the ordering concept, perfect if you come alone or have kids. Nice and roomy. read more

Via Cibo is one of my favourite spots in Toronto. Since discovering it earlier this year, I have probably been here at least half a dozen times for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Service is fantastic, and the food is consistently good (and reasonably priced). One thing I love about this place is the portion size. I go home happy and full. Also, I cannot make an order without having a side of Tuscan fries. The fries alone are perfection, but the truffle oil, rosemary and grana padano elevate this concoction to godly levels. I love them so much that for the longest time I would not forgo them to try the via poutine. One day we just ordered both, and I am glad we did. The ragu surprisingly went really well with the fries! My favourite dishes are probably the steak panino and steak salad, but that might be because I like steak. The piadinas are really good, albeit a bit messy to eat. Of the pastas, I've only tried the broccolini and sausage, and did find it a bit underwhelming. For brunch, I had the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes and was very pleased with it although it was a bit sweet for my taste. As for drinks, you can't go wrong with an Italian soda or any espresso-based drink. Come here for a casual date, lunch with the kids or by simply by yourself. You'll be happy you did. read more

3.75/5 - yeah I'm specific. The concept of this place is like Famoso - you go in, place your order at the counter, pay, then take a seat and your food will be served to you. Compared to other places with the same concept, Via Cibo actually looks pretty upscale casual! Good menu selection as well with dishes in the $10~$15 range, I love that they have a brunch menu for the weekends! Tried a bunch of things here but the Via Poutine is probably my fav - it's topped with ossobuco! The pizzas were disappointing due to a chewy crust. You can skip the Tiramisu French Toast too despite other rave reviews - the dollop of mascarpone was too watery and tasteless - just tasted like any other cinnamon french toast. The gnocchi was worth trying though, beautiful presentation but was odded out by the accompanied dinner roll (you don't see that in Italy!). The gnocchi tasted good but would've been a lot better had the pieces been a little smaller and cooked to al dente (can you tell I'm super picky about my pastas?). Though Via Cibo states that it serves up authentic Italian street food, I wouldn't believe that saying at all. Via Cibo is more of an Americanized version that tries quite well at mimicing Italian dishes, but don't expect to be transported back to the streets of Rome here. I would recommend you try this place for a casual lunch! read more

Via Cibo - Via Poutine $9 - look at that ossobuco on it - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Via Cibo is like gourmet fast food. The food comes out quick but it actually tastes good and is a lot healthier than your McDonald's/Wendy's/Burger King, etc. The interior design is also a lot nicer and the chairs are very comfortable. Once you enter, you put in your order, then pass through their open kitchen. You can see how they cook the food. At the end of the line is where you pay. You then get your number and go find a place to sit. When your food is ready, they will bring it to your table. I really liked their Pasta Al Ragu Di Ossobuco. Their pizza's are also unique and very filling for one person. They have a brick oven which makes the pizza even better. My personal favorite is the prosciutto e arugula which has a drizzle of fig infused balsamic vinaigrette. The hit of the fig is unique and makes the pizza even better. Overall, a very good place to get your Italian fix if you're in a hurry. read more

Cool concept, open kitchen so you see the food being prepared as you wait in line to order, smells are in the air and amazing, Clean, hip, design and decor.. read more

Was craving Italian my entire trip to Canada! So many different Italian places, but Cibo was a constant recommendation! So glad I gave it a whirl before I left. Their menu is packed with traditional Italian recipes and more! Their pizza was cooked perfectly with an airy crust, just how I prefer it. The portions were perfect for sharing and their family meal was a steal! If you love causal Italian, but the flavor of fine dining, you'll love Cibo! read more

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Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2 My aunt and uncle have been raving about this place and excited to take my sister and I here and we've had our expectations set high! Unfortunately Via Cibo disappointed in almost every aspect. The first member of the staff who took our order was curt, cold and unfriendly and rushed us through without any warmth or a smile of any kind. To be fair he warmed up a little bit more throughout our meal but not by much. Speaking of cold, the place itself was freezing!! We thought it was because they just opened their doors at 3 when we came and that it would warm up, but nope it stayed cold and we could feel the cold air blowing. The layout of the place was nice but when it's that cold it's hard to enjoy it. We ordered the arugula salad with shrimp, the pollo a pesto pizza, gnocchi and Tuscan fries. The Tuscan fries were the most mediocre, and I was expecting them to be amazing after all the reviews rated them quite highly. They were served cold and tasteless unfortunately! The salad was good and the shrimp were delicious. The pizza was okay, nothing special, and the gnocchi was tasty but again nothing to write home about. We decided to get some coffee and dessert and ordered the Nutella dessert (I forget the full name, Stella di something). They warned us it would take 15 minutes and it took 20 to come out which I knew would take long since they warned us but cmon. Then in the middle of waiting for our dessert, the dude who took our order comes and tells us that they forgot to charge us for the shrimp and asked us to pay for the difference. Again he wasn't rude at all, but when YOU make the mistake and forget to put it on the bill, shouldn't it be you that takes responsibility for it? I'm not upset about the $6 but to come and ask us to settle almost 40 minutes after we order is ridiculous. The coffees and desserts were fine but I was so turned off from the experience that I was supposed to meet friends here right after and changed the location to second cup so that I wouldn't have to give them any more of my business. read more

Visited Fri Nov 25 for dinner (Party of 2) I called to make reservations, and they say they don't take reservations. Yet there are tables with Reserved signs on them when I arrive at 6pm. Pros Side tus kale - Amazingly prepared, and tasty. Not sure if they massaged the leaves enough, that's the secret to bringing out the sweetness. Pollo alla griglia - Very unique item that is like a quesadila. The chicken was seasoned well and paired well with the carbonerra (bacon). I have never seen this item before. Pasta al ragu ossobuco - A bit over-priced at $15 but tasted fresh. Fast service, food arrived in 5 min. Cons The traffic on Leslie and York Mills is really busy on a Fri night, so plan extra travel time to get here. Parking lot was full when we arrived. The Asian server with glasses didn't smile and didn't seem very enthusiastic, smile and I would have given a tip :) Hard to understand the menu since everything is in Italian, it took 5 min of studying the ingredients to understand what was on the menu. What is a piadina? What is a panino? I have heard of a panini. High chairs a bit hard to sit in as the seat is so high. Single washrooms only, you get that uncomfortable feeling when you're inside doing your business and people keep trying to get in because they can't tell if it's occupied or not. Protip - Look through the menu in advance, as there is no server to answer question until you get to the cash. There was a lineup of people behind me as I asked questions. Damage - $40 read more

I work close by so I come here often for a margarita pizza and a pint of beer. I came around 3 o'clock which is between shift changes in the kitchen. I am a chef so I could see in the open kitchen that the only person working really didn't care much, low and behold when the pie came to the table it was waaaay overdone. I could not see chef around although I've seen him every other visit. They should try to maintain the highest possible standards at all times or else they would turn away loyal customers like me. read more

As noted earlier, the system is quite different. Take your order (the order-taker was SO helpful in suggestions), shuffle past the open kitchen to the drinks-taker and find a seat in a stylish communal style dining area. Seats around 40 centred around one of those long tables with high chairs. Note: they serve Pepsi (if anyone cares). I ordered Pollo Alla Griglia Panino and Truffle Fries - came to $20. Date ordered Carbonara Pasta with grilled chicken (plus $4, wish they told us the extra cost when ordering) and a side of Insalata - $21. The sandwich felt very wholesome with their unique Calabrese artisan bread, packed with baby spinach, cheese, tomato, pancetta (Italian bacon, woo!), locally sourced fresh grilled chicken (!!) and a kick from the salsa verde aioli. Also came with a handful of arugula salad to make the plate feel complete. The truffle fries were nothing special, a nice touch with rosemary and subtle tones of truffle oil. I really enjoyed the dip that came with it, which ingredients were not listed. The pasta was traditionally al dente but leaned to a less flavour heavy of palates. The salad was also simple, with some grilled onions and other veggies. We sat down for barely five minutes and already my friend's pasta came out, funny how it beat the salad. Must be how the food order went through as soon as we walked away. A comment on the system - date noticed how it felt strange to pay for the bill/tip at the beginning of the dinner. Her usual style is to tip based on the service, and as she stated, "But no one has served me yet." Also, typical servers check the food with a 'two-bite rule' however this system places the responsibility on the consumer. Employees would walk around and pick up dishes however would walk past my empty glass until I asked someone to have it filled. We also felt the dining area was quite small when Sushi Kiku next door could fit twice as many - the layout of space seemed to push a higher turnover rate (since line ups created a bottleneck ). Lastly, I had to wait a bit for my friend to arrive and being my first time, was confused as where to wait. I ended up sitting on the window sill by the order-taker who helped me pick my meal, but it felt very awkward. Great food with socially-conscious management, super stylish, more of a quick, filling meal than the typical sit-down. read more

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