We visited Vibo Restaurant and really enjoyed the classic Italian atmosphere. The space feels elegant and comfortable, with wine racks around the dining area and a bar in the middle that adds to the charm. They also have a private room for events, which is a nice option for small gatherings. The staff were friendly and accommodating throughout our visit. We started with the "Burrata di Puglia Caprese", then tried the "Linguine alla Marinara" with Arrabiata sauce, "Braised Beef Short Rib with Truffle Risotto", and "Grilled Branzino", all of which were flavourful and nicely prepared. For dessert, we had "ViBo's Homemade Biscotti", "Decadent Chocolate Molten Cake", and "Semi Freddo", which were a great way to finish the meal. We paired everything with red wine from their strong selection of Italian, French, and local options, and enjoyed a pleasant dining experience. read more

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Always a lovely meal at Vibo! Just steps around the corner from the Royal York subway station. Just a note but Friday and Saturday nights are very busy here so you will find it a bit noisy. Most recently we went on a Sunday night and it was great - much easier to chat with friends. On the drinks side, I have to say I had one of the French martini's I've ever had here. Had a variety of seafood meals and the Cornish game hen. All excellent. The bruschetta was good too but we didn't get a pic of it. We ate it too quick. Lol. We also enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding. There is limited parking on Bloor and the side street. read more

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What happened????? I am a regular customer and made reservations for my birthday here! I have regularly given this 4+ stars and its part service, part ambience and part atmosphere. For my birthday last Sunday, the service was a 1 and that's all you get. I need a combo and sh**ty service isn't acceptable. My male waiter serving the booths next to the bar, ignored us largely. If you are busy, tell me, but you were not busy. We were a party of four and ordered apps, entrees, dessert and three bottles of wine. Our bill was $700+ and I tip well as I did this time. Next time, if I return, that male waiter (who has worked there for 20+ years) will not serve me. I come to vibo for service among other things and you should find a new career. I used to wait tables in a fine dining establishment. It isn't hard but you need to be attentive. The food runners did a great job and you should be fired. Too bad I threw out the bill today. If I had not, this review would included your name. read more

Wanting to support local and not cooking a Thanksgiving Dinner, we ordered from Vibo for Italian food instead of having turkey and stuffing. The Meat Special was certainly special as the sauce that marinated the beef was extremely tasty. I also enjoyed the seafood trilogy; the pesto and lemon juice over the shrimp, squid, and scallops gave it a very fresh taste. If you order from Vibo, ordering dessert is a must too. The cheesecake was made out of ricotta so very light. I could have had a few more slices. The tiramisu was also really good. It wasn't your usual Thanksgiving, but thanks to Vibo for helping us celebrate and making it special during this very strange year. Good for: Italian, dinner, takeout read more

Vibo Restaurant - Take-out ... meat special, seafood trilogy, cheesecake and tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Updated to include food poisoning. Very slow service, plastic in my food, inconsistent, dishes not as described... Vibo, what's going on? I have been a regular to Vibo for years, and decided to come for their "Winterlicious" dinner menu offerings. I ordered the "Tagliatelle with Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Lobster Bisque." Firstly, there was zero crab meat. When I pointed out the misleading description, our server stated that the dish had no crab, and was somewhat dismissive. I double checked the menu, and it clearly stated it came with crab meat. Secondly, there was a piece of shredded plastic in the dish. Our server was apologetic about the plastic, and offered to replace it with another dish (which they did), however, at no point did a manager come out to apologize, or correct the situation. More so, the replacement dish "Linguine alla Marinara with mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp" came in a smaller sized portion (I suppose to conform to "Winterlicious", however, Vibo should have made the regular menu portion as a substitute for the inconvenience), and had some clams that tasted vile. I understand it's sometimes possible to get a "bad clam" in seafood dishes, however there were many in that dish. Another party member also had issues with some "bad clams." The food also took a very long time to come out initially, despite there being several empty tables in our seating section. Suffice it to say, we were not happy with our visit. Nothing was offered to compensate for the inconveniences, and there were no corrections on the bill. I have been a regular patron at Vibo for years, but I will now think very hard about coming again. Customers are what keep you in business. Think about that. Update: Several members of our group that ate at your restaurant now have food poisoning. Absolutely horrendous. Will not be coming back to Vibo. read more

Outstanding food and ambiance. A real gem. Service outstanding. Worth driving out of the city for.

Not sure about Vibo Some things were very good and other things not so good. The good ... Food was delicious and it has a upscale, classy vibe. The not so good ... The musician was playing too loud or perhaps we were sitting too close. The table was too large for 4 people to have a conversation, especially with the loud piano playing. The bill was more than expected, and that comes down to our party paying closer attention to what we we're ordering- we ordered the specials and no price was offered- who knew they were twice the price of other menu options. One thing that bothers me is the waiter that hovers as you are paying you bill, in this case - he literally stood over my shoulder. So many good options available, not sure I'd recommend or go back. read more

Since my first check-in we've been back 3 times already! Here's my meal last night: PEI mussels with a tomato proscecco broth A 2007 Tusconi red (very reasonably priced and opened up so nicely) Red wine and port reduction braised beef Molten chocolate cake Amora (I tried Amoro Montenegro last time and now I'm converted over port) Everything is so fabulous. Can't wait to come back again. read more

Vibo Restaurant - Wine list - Italian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Another great dinner@Vibo! They have a diverse wine selection Efe suggested a Nero d'Avolo for our wine. Declined bread but moaned over the torn green salad which had Belgian endive & fennel. For mains, I had the grilled Branzino which came with roasted potatoes, beets, red peppers & broccoli. My date had the rabbit, same sides & he loved it. Finished with 2 limoncellos that we enjoyed with the piano music! ! Great service all night!We will definitely return. read more

New Year's Eve fixed menu the service was excellent. Attentive and friendly. We all ordered different choices and everyone thought the portions quality and taste were great. Highly impressed. read more

2nd time here. Loved it so much 1st time....went again despite living 30km away. 90% awesome.... great service food. Only reason not a 5 star the linguine was overcooked and slight soggy but person didn't want to bother waiting for it to be recooked. Steak slightly overcooked too for medium. The wine list is great and prices are more than fair. Server was fantastic. read more

Almost don't want to leave a review cause I wanna keep this place a neighborhood secret cause it's a gem! From the cozy yet boisterous atmosphere, friendly staff who know all the locals, delicious food, great wine list and drinks, live music on weekends, it has become are go-to date night special occasion or just hungry no occasion at all place! Even the take out is good. read more

Excellent service and food. All the servers were very nice and communicated with each other. I really can't think of anything to say other than I would come back again. read more

Vibo Restaurant - Rabbit. Amazing sauce. The rabbit is cut into 4 pieces. Note, there are lots of small bones so be careful when eating - Italian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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The food was delicious and the restaurant was very clean and well maintained. It had a casual atmosphere that was relaxing. The service was very good. read more

This was a birthday party that was upstairs in the restaurant. When we arrived there wasn't any food ready at the time. When the food started to come out it was all tasty but the portion sizes were rather small. There were spring rolls, wontons, coconut shrimp, bruschetta & a couple of others. All good but none great. This is why I have it a 3*. One thing did stand out...the wait staff were solid. Very attentive & always willing to assist. Nothing was too difficult. read more

Vibo has been around for 45 years and there's a reason. It's awesome. I also love that the owner doesn't take any sh*t from half baked reviews popping up on Yelp. Every restauranteur should have a backbone like Luca. Dig it. My wife and I were welcomed into this inviting space like regulars and decided to eat at the bar. The food and service were exemplary. It's a workhorse of a restaurant that's been getting it right for so long that it doesn't give 2 sh*ts about the electronic age of random people who fancy themselves as influencers to their 19 Instagram followers. At Vibo there's pride and professionalism at work. 45 years young. Rock on, you silver fox. See you soon! read more

We loved this place! The service was terrific and the food was outstanding. I had the zucchini flowers stuffed with anchovies and tomato to start, (which I had never had before) and they were so tender and tasty. My husband had the grilled octopus, which he also enjoyed and it was a healthy portion. For my main I had the fazzoletti pasta with mushrooms and creamy walnut sauce that was to die for! Hubby thoroughly enjoyed his tagliatelle with salmon two ways that was on special. I almost always have to take the remainder of my meal home, but I couldn't leave a morsel behind. We didn't even sample each other's meals because we enjoyed our own so much! Tons of families with kids and seniors, so very much a family favourite. There's only one suggestion that I would make and that is to write down all the specials on a board that guests can peruse when there are so many it's hard to remember (there were at least 5 specials of appy, soup, fish, pasta, meat) My only disappointment was that I didn't have room for the sticky toffee pudding, so we'll just have to go back...soon! read more

Have been to vibo many times with my parents, and every time it has been spectacular. If you want great service, food and environment than you have come to the right place. I went to Vibo recently for my mom's birthday and it's still amazing. Our waiters were amazing and funny. Good dynamic duo. One of the waiters was named Peter and the other I forget (bald gentleman who is very wity and hilarious). We ordered some of the specials to start the escargot and a salad. Both were delicious and would not change a thing about them. Next was our mains. We all ordered specials which I ordered a blackened fish, my brother ordered another fish dish, my mother ordered a cream pasta with beef, and my dad ordered the veal chop. The blackened fish was very light and was very tasty. Every bit of the dish worked. My mother's pasta was delicious, luckily she couldn't eat it all and my brother and I cleaned up the rest. The overall experience was fantastic and made my mom enjoy her birthday that much more! Will be going here again and again! read more

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We had our office party at Vibo last Thursday. They went above and beyond to check the vaccination status and I.D on everyone. The staff complied with all Covid guidelines. The food was excellent and the owner stopped by to make sure we were all happy. It was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a very long time. MaryAnne Heard read more

We had a great time at ViBo on Dec 28th. while celebrating our anniversary. Everything was created to perfection. The food was delicious as well as the servers especially Alex who was taking care of our table. I highly recommend this restaurant to people who love Italian food and great athmosfere! read more

Came here for a date night on a weekend. Great food, great ambience and very courteous staff! Loved the overall atmosphere! My boyfriend ordered the yummy Rosemary roasted half chicken. I tried the homemade goatcheese and portobello agnolotti (for the first time) as suggested by our server and it was to die for! Loved it! For dessert, we ordered creme brûlée. They also have a great selection of wines. A must try!!! read more

Vibo Restaurant - Homemade goatcheese and Portobello filled Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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I live in the neighbourhood & have always wanted to try this place. So I popped by ladt night for dinner. The decor is a mix of old & new. They have a great selection of wine including a wine room when you first walk in. The good thing is they offer small bottles. The man playing the piano was a nice touch. The complimentary bread didn't taste good. So I only had one piece. I love bread & only indulge in it when I go out for dinner. So I was disappointed. Plus I had to ask for balsamic vinegar. I mean isn't that standard in Italian restaurants? I ordered the polenta fries which came with a gorgonzola sauce. They were ok. I first had them at Cibo Wine Bar & at Cibo they blew me away. Compared to Cibo's version this one paled in comparison. I also ordered the bolognese with fresh fettucine. The fettucine was great but the sauce didn't cut it for me. I had to include a lot of salt to make it taste good. It was a good portion size. The tiramisu was good. It came with berries which was weird but it was good. The service was great. IF I do go back, I'd go back to grab an appetizer & a glass of wine at the bar. You can get better Italian food in the city. Why settle? I feel for the price, the quality wasn't that good. read more

NO NO NO As soon as you see FINE DINING in reviews ( circa 1973)you know the audience' Not good. Wine junk Waiters amateur Kidneys 3rd rate Cold old zablione Help. Mother!!! read more

We stopped by here for the first time at the recommendation of friends and was not disappointed. Ambiance is nice, service is excellent, food was very good, prices were reasonable, and a decent wine list at different price points. I had the rabbit which was delicious, but be prepared for bones, my gf had the veal picata that she said was tasty and tender, and one other at the table had the gnocchi and couldn't stop raving about it! All in all color me impressed. I'd definitely go back and would easily recommend it. read more

We were tight on time since we wanted to catch a movie afterwards back in the heart of Toronto so when we placed our orders with the server, I specified that we had to be out of there by 8:45 p.m. (we walked in at 7:20 p.m. and placed our orders by 7:30 p.m.). The server acknowledged my request (it was also noted on the last page of the menu to inform the staff of any time restraints so it was a good idea that I did). Unfortunately, by 8 p.m., our food still hadn't arrived yet. (It just so happened that we had all ordered from the pasta section of the menu -- so I couldn't understand why pasta dishes were taking so long to be ready.) We had been waiting for half an hour by that point. At 8:03 p.m., the server came around to tell us that our food would be arriving in about 3 or 4 minutes. That was fine. Unfortunately again, the truth was that it took a lot longer, almost seven times the number of what he told us, because it wasn't until 8:20 p.m. that our food finally arrived. I kept track of this because we were tight on time and had specifically told the server that we had to be out by 8:45 p.m. In the end, we ended up waiting for an entire hour for our food to arrive from start to finish.... The time that we had to wait for our food to arrive was even longer than the time we actually sat there eating... Anyway, I had ordered a Homemade Goat Cheese & Portobello Filled Agnolotti with a black truffle cream sauce. When it arrived, I was shocked to see that it was such a small portion on my plate. There were only four agnolotti on my plate... Compared to the portion sizes that our friends received for their pasta dishes, this agnolotti dish was extremely small. I do recognize that it contained black truffle and goat cheese though -- pricier ingredients, but I still felt that the portion should have been more substantial. read more

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I need to start this review by saying that I have NEVER been to a restaurant as happy as this one. Now you might ask what was so happy about this place? Well it's simple. EVERYTHING. The service was some of the best I have had in an incredibly long time. The staff were always coming by to tell a story or to hear ours. They were quick with suggestions and just genuinely loved working here. (says something for the management right?!) The atmosphere was lively and energetic but still intimate enough that you can enjoy a first date (or last!) and be satisfied. The piano player in the middle of the restaurant was a beautifully added touch to the whole environment. The wine list was impeccable. My advice on this one, bypass the wines by the glass as they are low on the totem pole and go outside your comfort zone. You may be surprised as what you may find here. Also, let them recommend something. I promise you that the servers here know how to serve a drink. Now for the BEST part, the Food. I had the Calamari to start which was everything I was craving. I then had the mushroom risotto which was probably some of the best risotto I've ever had. Everyone at the table was salivating over every course that was put on the table. I tried my friend's gnocchi. Let me say this about their gnocchi. If you have never had gnocchi in your life, do not go here to try it first. It will ruin you for any and all future gnocchi dining experiences. It's amazing. My advice on the food as well, wait until they tell you the specials (there will be several!) before making your selection. Lastly, save room for dessert. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I promise. It does NOT get much better than this place. And if you are looking for a round table dining experience, this place accommodates it! I will be forever changed about my "sighs" when I have to go to the west end because of this place. read more

Caesar salad was great. Homemade dressing was very nice. I got linguini with clams in white wine sauce, was pretty good. My friend got he linguini and meatballs. The meatball was not homemade, was actually packaged which was a bit disappointment considering it was followed up by the Caesar salad which was amazing. They said it was braised in tomatoes and fresh basil. But we found no basil and just the meatballs was a bit too smooth and round and you can taste that it wasn't freshly made in house. Tomato sauce was pretty good tho, not too bad. They claimed the pasta was homemade but DEFINITELY was not. The pasta however was good packaged pasta. Desert had such little options, really the only desert they had that we might consider was the tiramisu and we didn't want that. We're giving three stars mainly because of their claims. Homemade pasta (lie) and homemade meatballs (lie) but everything else was great read more

Big delicious Italian Vibo serves up classy generous portions of Pasta, Risotto e Farinaci and Main courses. We were a party of five sitting beside the piano. Risotto balls, zoupa of the day, and bruschetta for appetizers and veal with lingunni as a main. Cresspella and deep fried risotto balls were 5 out of 5. Main courses we equally splendid. Great old school service and accommodating staff. $80pp with alcohol and dessert. A full meal. Bloor west has a good deal of restaurants to choose from and Vibo is a great example. read more

Wonderful experience.. food was A1, service was just right and my choice of wine turned out to be an absolute winner!! Too bad, you cant get it in the LCBO :( Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2008 - Chateau Reynella If someone can get me this wine, I'll take a case!!! read more

Went to Vibo with friends who have been once before and we had a wonderful evening. The food was fabulous- Tuna and ginger starter that was melt in the mouth good and so tasty. I had the special - shrimp and fish in a creamy sauce with hand made pasta. My husband had the rack of lamb which was so tender! The wait staff was just the right amount of attentive, and the wine selection is positively amazing. We were close to the piano player who gently and unobtrusively caressed out tunes that provided a lovely ambience to the scene. We will dine there again! read more

We had dinner consisting of poached pear and gorganzola salad, calamari sorrentino (pan fried with olives etc.) shared mushroom risotto (perhaps the best I've ever had), beef tenderloin medalians (nightly special), rack of lamb (also one of the best rack ever, with 7 chops). The portions were large, the quality was excellent. price was good for all that food plus a few drinks: $148 incl tax. Service was exceptional too. Live music provided by grand piano. It is not cheap by any means, but with the quality so high, it is a good value. Highly recommend. read more

Great looking place, and great staff. I was here for a private party, in a private room so my experience might be atypical. All around good ambience in the main dining room. The steak I ordered however could only be cooked one way, medium. No option for rare, medium-rare, or well done. Not sure why. Derek read more

Came with a large group of 21 for my boyfriends birthday last night. Food and service were both excellent. I worked with Agnese to coordinate a condensed menu and she was wonderful. I would would highly recommend the mussels and the seafood linguine. read more

My boyfriend and I have birthdays two days apart. So, we get a week long celebration. My dad wanted to take us out for dinner and he likes Vibo and hadn't been in a while, since he moved out of the neighbourhood. We were pumped, who doesn't like free food, birthdays and not having to travel to another area code for dinner? The food was pretty good, though the tomatoes in the salads we ordered were quite cold. My pasta special was delicious, in fact I'm trying to hold off eating my leftovers right now (it's 9:15 am). Mmmm tomatoes, red onions, rapini and sausage! We were too full to have dessert. I took one star off because they tried to sit me with my "party" unfortunately I had no idea who those three women were! Luckily I found the people I knew : ) read more

Went here for dinner last night with a few friends. To start, we had the calamari, which was fried, but not too greasy which was good. For mains, my husband and I had the Cheese Crespelle and Allesia's Stuffed Chicken. Both were really good. The crespelle was a spinach/cheese crepe served in a rose sauce.I had wanted the Homemade Goat Cheese and Portobello Agnilotti but they weren't serving that last night so I was a bit disappointed. The portion sizes were just enough - nobody had leftovers. Service was ok, not particularly outstanding; prices are reasonable considering the ambiance/area/quality. I probably would have rated it 4 stars had it not been for the pushy waiter at the end who was trying to get us to order dessert/coffee. We were really full from the meal so didn't want dessert but he was being a bit pushy which I found off-putting. read more

One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city! Lovely home feel ambiance, great service, reasonable prices (definitely go there for their Winterlicious prix fixe menu) , and incredible food! Every thing is delicious - seriously. I have been there twice and was always pleased! :) read more

Came here with my elderly grandfather & cousins for a nice meal but unfortunately our waiter was insanely creepy. He was a middle aged bald man who was mumbling constantly but for some reason thought it was funny. My poor grandfather couldn't hear a word he was saying. Im not sure if he was an actor who was trying to be funny...but it really rubbed all of us the wrong way. Just be normal dude. Also, we ordered some ice-cream/gelato at the end our meal and it took over 30 minutes to come. We were all a little pissed off by the time we left & I don't think we will return. The food was decent...3.5/5 but service a big 0/5. Also the decor is outdated- I think this may have been the place to go in 2005 read more

In this neighborhood, this is the best I have tried -- and it was great. We went for my son's birthday. The atmosphere was formal but not overly so. When we were there, the pianist was not playing. The conversation of the other guests was muted, and so it was a pleasant place to talk as we had dinner - we didn't have to yell. The wine list was fairly reasonably priced, and the wine was good. Appetizers - we had a leek soup and bruschetta. Both were flavorful, but the bread for the bruschetta was ordinary. But the mains! All our main dishes were truly delicious, beautifully presented, and just the right amount of food. Service was attentive without being fawning. Prices were not cheap, but quite reasonable. Everything was comfortable and elegant, delicious but not pretentious. I will happily return for any occasion, or when we have out of town guests. read more

Great food and service. Came near closing as well and staff was very friendly. Our server Andrew was fantastic and extremely helpful.

Food is delicious. Beer selection is not good. It's a fancier place, so don't dress slobby. Also a bit pricier than other restaurants nearby, but very good quality. Overall good value. read more