Had been looking at this place on Yelp for months before I finally decided to give a shot. Came in and sat at the bar. The general manager, Manuel, was an amazing host. He had many recommendations and was very warm and attentive. The food was spectacular. I had the seafood pasta with the white wine sauce and it was some of the best I've ever had - honestly. I heard they just changed management a few months back, so if you had a bad experience in the past I was suggest coming and letting Manuel and the team take care of you. read more

REVIEW UPDATE 2/2/24: Partner and I made it back here tonight and the service was good, the food amazing and everything was quick and easy. By far an improvement and we will be back! The food was amazingly good--one of the best italian places I've had in a while. Our service was subpar. We were a group of 5 people all around the age of 23-24, and it seemed like our server just assumed that made all his shortcomings okay because he tried to act kind of bro-like with us. There were multiple periods of time where we were left alone for anywhere from 10 minutes to 40. It took us a LONG time to get our food even though we were one of maybe 4 parties in the restaurant. One friend got told they were out of something, ordered something else, and the waiter went, "that's a joke, right?" and told him they were out of that too. His entree came out almost a full 30-40 minutes after the rest of ours so he just packed it up to-go. Only a halfhearted apology that everything was taking so long and no type of compensation. The food was good enough that I would go back to try again since partner and I live in the area. But i really hope we don't get this guy as our server again. read more

Apart from the service and neatness of the restaurant, none of the food was good and its so pricey. We got the brushetta, chicken pasta, ciba ravioli, pizza. The mussels had no flavor. Everything was just ok and made it worse when it was priced so high. The mule was a good drink. read more

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On Valentine's Day, they overbooked and were unable to honor any reservations when we arrived 20 minutes before our 7:30 reservation. They had no one at the hostess stand, no one at the bar, and no manager explaining what was going on. They even took the phone off the hook so they wouldn't have to deal with the dozens of people they left standing outside on a rainy cold night and unable to accommodate a reservation made a week earlier. When they realized they had an overbooking problem, they could have started calling or texting people to warn them their reservation would not be honored. That would have been the conscientious, professional thing to do so that we might have been able to make alternative arrangements on a busy valentine's day. But that's not what Cibo Cucina Italiana's management did. They just ignored the problem and allowed their customer's to arrive unaware and out of luck. Just absolutely terrible, incompetent management read more

We ordered Cibo to go and thought it was decent. I had the Cibo Rigatoni (subbed spaghetti) along with the Mussels in White Wine Sauce. Both were good but on the saltier side. I would go back and try it in person as I've heard great things about it being the best Italian restaurant in the area. read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Cibo Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Stopped by Cibo Cucina with my husband and and in-laws for a family lunch last month. It was pretty empty when we went on Saturday around noon but a few other parties had come in by the time we finished eating. The space is pretty huge and there's an outdoor patio that seems nice but we sat inside because we had a baby with us. Our group ordered family style and split several apps and entrees. The mussels were recommended by our server but were just okay -- we also found three closed mussels, but they were really apologetic and came out with some hot and fresh ones that were better. The bone marrow was also just okay, but we did really enjoy the meatballs. All the pastas we tried were really tasty! My favorite was probably the spicy vodka rigatoni, but the truffle chicken tagliatelle and shrimp scampi were also excellent. Shrimp were huge and very well cooked. Veal marsala came in a great portion size. The pizza we got was also just okay, but I think it was because we got one that didn't have a ton of cheese so it felt like just eating bread and toppings. Probably wouldn't be our first choice for Italian food in Plano, but a solid spot for pasta nonetheless. read more

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I had the pleasure of returning to Cibo Cucina for lunch, and I have to say that the entire experience was nothing short of spectacular. Their new manager Manuel was so lovely & welcoming. Our server was very attentive & friendly, and of course, as always, the food was DELICIOUS. Everything we tried: Bruschetta: soooo refreshing! Their house served bread is also fantastic. Rigatoni with meatballs: Packed with flavor -- the meatballs are a MUST! Seabass: This was the star of the show. The risotto was phenomenal. Perfectly creamy & the fish was cooked to perfection. Dessert: Crème Bru Le: The granulated sugar top was thick, and the fruit was fresh. Limoncello Cheesecake: this was the dessert winner! The crust, the cake itself, everything was to die for. All in all, you cannot go wrong with any of the items on their menu. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh. PRO tip: if it's nice outside, ask to sit on the patio! It's gorgeous out there & very intimate for date night. read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We came here for Valentine's Day with a reservation and had an extremely disappointing experience. No waiter came to greet us, offer water, or even acknowledge our table for the first hour. We only received service after another customer went up to the bartender to ask for help -- I then had to do the same just to get water. He took our order, and we waited another hour and a half for our food. The entire restaurant felt disorganized. Waiters were walking around but seemed to be ignoring customers. I asked for napkins twice and a blonde waitress completely ignored me. Several tables around us were also waiting for menus and water, and some customers ended up leaving. The food finally arrived cold and tasted very underwhelming. It was shocking to see such poor service at a place with good reviews. This experience completely ruined our Valentine's Day. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others. read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Good place and surprisingly halal (for those who look for that). I don't think I've seen a halal Italian place before. The restaurant itself is trendy and great for groups or date night. Service was good over all. I ordered the Cibo Rigatoni which comes with rigatoni in a vodka sauce, mixed with beef sausage and beef bacon. Everyone seemed to like what they got. Portion sizes are good and filling. We were celebrating a friends birthday and they brought a dessert sampler to try (after some issues with some of our orders). read more

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Visiting friends in Dallas and my wife craved spaghetti bolognese. Found this place with great reviews. Then the strangest thing happened. Something I've never experienced. The server came over and started telling us items on the menu that were "not" available. Not just a couple of things, but large sections on the page. He claimed the owner was in the process of changing the menu. It just seemed so unprofessional. The menu pages could be easily removed. Why make the customer and employees endure this? Nevertheless, we ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese and Lobster Ravioli. Both were amazing. The house salad was beautifully presented. I hope to return again, with a fully developed menu. Because this time it cost you a star. ‍ Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx. read more

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This is soooooo good. It's beautiful and Delicious! Look at the basil leaf -- it's see-through and crisp. The shrimp are fresh and plump, the pasta is cooked just right, and the sauce -- you can tell -- is rich, layered, and full of flavor. Danny, we are so happy to see you. And we feel so fortunate to be eating like we're in Italy. I will post other dishes later read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Squid Ink Pasta - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Very nice atmosphere, my colleague and I relax and have dinner here after work, a good place to recharge

I visited one early evening for dinner with friends. When we arrived it was pretty empty so the service was great even as people slowly trickled in. I loved the decor of the spot. It seemed like there was a nice back patio which I'd love to check out in the future. The food was good in my opinion! I'd definitely be back to have it again. read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Fettuccine Alfredo, Cesar Salad, Mozarella sticks, pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Sooooo, we love Italian. We have traveled Italy and our good friends live in Sicily. We just drove into town after driving across America. Wisco to T. (Long story). We were hungry. And a good Italian meal with a nice glass of Italian wine would do the trick. When my hubby said it's like getting a great home cooked meal, you know it's the right place. First they have a new chef. FROM ITALY! We talked food, wine etc. We ate amazing food. I was like , can I lick the plate . A simple glass of Chianti complemented everything And the service was great. And you know me,,,,bathrooms worked. Highly recommend!!! read more

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The bolognese pasta is amazing! You have got to try it! I talked to the waitress and she said they actually make everything from scratch. True home style Italian goodness! And yes, free garlic bread with the olive oil type sauce. Service was awesome and efficient. Will definitely go again! read more

Really amazing food and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend. Go check them out. The decorations were great and professional.

We came here for lunch hoping for a good experience, but it didn't turn out that way. I ordered the veal marsala and was very obviously served chicken. When I mentioned it, the server insisted it was veal--an odd choice, since anyone who's eaten both can tell the difference. That really soured the meal. My daughter and mother‑in‑law had chicken Caesar salads, which were fine but nothing to rave about. My husband's veal parmesan was just okay, and my father‑in‑law's Cibo rigatoni was average as well. Portions were fair, but the flavors felt uninspired. The biggest letdown wasn't just the food, but the way the situation was handled. Instead of fixing the mistake, it felt like we were being told to just accept it. For a lunchtime out, it was disappointing, and we won't be coming back. read more

The service here is beyond amazing! The chef came out and checked in on how we were enjoying the food, the waiter came out and checked in on us individually and as a collective group, the attention to everything was so sweet! The restaurant itself is very clean and spacious and had good lighting! The food is DELICIOUS! So yummy!! I got the gnocchi with cheese and you can tell they use quality ingredients and everything tastes beyond amazing, I can't recommend this place enough!! We were celebrating a birthday, and the chef gifted her a dessert - it was chocolate cake with whip cream and orange slices and it was so decadent and rich and delicious! read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - GNOCCHI - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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First the good...the food was very good, well-prepared and well-presented. We went for lunch to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was barely occupied, two tables out of 24. We stood at the reception for several minutes until the Chef acknowledged us and offered us a seat. The waitress came a few minutes later and took drink orders. Ok so far...she returned for meal orders and that seemed to go well...I ordered a Caesar Salad prior to the meal...it arrived with the meal...ok, but my order of Gnocchi Pesto was supposed to include shrimp...once we were able to summon the waitress back to the table, she blamed the kitchen for not making the shrimp. Nonetheless, shrimp were added and we enjoyed the flavors. The Caesar Salad was very good and fresh, with great croutons. The Pesto Gnocchi was very good once the shrimp were added, if a little too heavy on the Pesto, the Rigatoni, Alfredo and Pizza were all properly cooked and tasty. On food alone this is 4.5 stars. Unfortunately, the service took away from the experience. Once we ordered, the waitress took a seat at the bar and chatted up another worker, we had to call her over a couple of times. Once we were done eating we sat a while waiting for her to return and perhaps offer coffee and dessert...ultimately she just came with the POS terminal to ask for payment. So, instead of ordering cannolis and limoncello cheese cake along with some espresso, we just paid the bill. On the way out we were asked how it was and I informed the Chef we would have opted for dessert and coffees but the waitress seemed in a hurry to close us out. I will try again during dinner hours and see if the service was just a lunchtime thing. The service can make or break a dining experience, and even if the food is great, poor service overshadows and degrades the overall experience. read more

Umm, what did I order!? Spaghetti bolognese to go, but this is what it looks like. Not al dente, it was mush. read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Spaghetti bolognese - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Upon arrival, we were created promptly by Chef Danny and a server in training, Vamshidhar. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with comfy seating. The food was amazing! The the delicious bread with the olive oil and balsamic on the side was absolutely addictive. The house salad my husband said was unlike any other salad he has ever tasted. It had fresh basil in it, came dressed already, and the dressing was light but powerful enough to support the salad. (Everything that I am about to list was impeccably seasoned. No salt or pepper needed.) We also ordered mussels in a garlic white wine sauce as an appetizer. Main entrees were lasagna, seafood linguine with garlic wine sauce, and the ribeye with mixed veggies and fingerling potatoes followed by the Tiramisu. read more

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A very pleasant local spot tucked in the corner of a strip mall. We felt comfortable yet in a slightly upscale manner. We had 3 pasta dishes and all we worthy of a return visit. The penne in a dish of mushrooms, pancetta and vodka sauce wa perfectly cooked- seldom what you find- and the thick sauce was delicious. The lasagna was very generous portion and the red sauce was different seasoning than the other red sauce - not a kitchen with one sauce for each shape of pasta. Bolognese was again a nice preparation. They have a chef, not a cook in the kitchen. read more

I've been here several times and the food and service has been excellent. Well not anymore! First I ordered iced tea (which is on their menu) and was told "we don't have any iced tea". I noticed that the menu has changed and the prices are substantially higher now. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. For $21, they served me plain spaghetti with sauce on top, the way a 12 year old would make it. I have never seen spaghetti served this way in a restaurant, including the last few times I went here. It was terrible. How you manage to screw up spaghetti, I can't figure out. The waiter never checked back on us until long after we were done. No drink refills. The auto-tip on their payment thing starts at 20%. read more

Really lovely interior vibes. The feel was just right for week night Italian dinner. Welcoming greeting- warm hellos. Beautiful decor. While waiting for a friend, a nice young lady greeted me- water was served and when my friend arrived bread and oil were brought to the table- Starter: the bread and oil were nice- but just a little revision could be made on ten alder- it's not water friendly and does not showcase the bread and oil- we took it out of the basket and placed it on the table to be able to access and enjoy it. Maybe the bread could come sliced so there are a couple pieces for each person. The pup was a good but the seasoning not incorporating well even after mixing. Salads: delicious and a good portion for a side salad. We chose the Caesar. Calamari: small for the price and too chewy. Needed to be more crisp. It did catch in my throat s couple of times. Pizza: the crust was a little too crispy for me. Maybe needed some more sauce. Chicken Marsala/ huge portion and very very flavorful. We had a great time- really nice people. I did wish there were water bottles in the tables because after we paid we hung out for a bit and we needed a little more water but I did ask someone later. read more

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Pasta & chef great Service great They no longer offer bread! Waiter said owner now charges for it?!! 12 dollars for bread? No thank you and unacceptable!! Unfortunately this will be my last meal here over a small piece of bread and some olive oil! Owner=LOSER read more

My family and I came here on a Sunday a few months back. We just googled "Italian near me" and this place popped up. The interior of this place is so cute. The menu had a lot of options and our waitress was great. We ordered the meatballs to start and they were great! The kids got a pizza and I ended up getting the salmon. My Salmon was cooked nicely. read more

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Stumbled upon this restaurant randomly on a Tuesday. Showed up at 6:30pm and it was mostly empty but by 7pm, it was getting full. Service was great. Both hostess and waiter were sweet and attentive. Food was amazing and portion sizes are very sufficient. We ordered the seafood spaghetti with white wine sauce, wagyu beef carpaccio, and prosciutto and funghi pizza. Everything was so light - didn't make you feel so overly stuffed and gluttonous afterwards. Some dishes don't come with meat and there is an extra charge for protein for some pasta dishes. They also have a kids menu, so very family friendly. read more

The food was just mediocre, and the prices were astonishing! Honestly, I expected a bit more from a place that seemed so upscale. I noticed a lack of engaging service, especially when I walked in to pick up my order and found the restaurant completely empty--a clear sign! I'm determined to find an authentic Italian restaurant closer to home, one that's bustling with customers and offers a menu that doesn't remind me of frozen dinners. I'm confident I can discover a place with reasonable prices and fantastic food. Wishing you the best on your quest for great Italian dining! FDM read more

The place is very pretty. Nice Decor, nice furniture. We came with children because we were in the area, but it's more for a Date night kind of place. The food was very good they have plenty of options in Pastas and the classic Italian American dishes. They seemed a little bit short staffed so, patience might be required. That's what they have a 4/5. read more

Food was excellent. Ask for the bread with ricotta & thank me later. We got the chicken Marsala (not currently on menu, but they make it on request) & another dish the chef recommended. Both excellent. Fred was our server & he is filled with compelling stories. The owner gave us some traditional Italian drinks at the end of our meal which was the cherry on top. The ambiance is quite clean & tasteful. Go & ask for Fred. read more

So my husband and I were playing roll the "where-are-we-going-to-eat" dice and landed on pasta and I am so glad we did. We stumbled on this fairly new place and loved the ambiance and menu from the website. Upon arrival it was as pictured and we were greeted by Giovanni. He was also our server. He was outstanding. He promptly took our orders for appetizers and brought back bread with herbs and olive oil for dipping. It was really good. Butttttt the Calamari and mussels were outstanding. We were so excited to get our food lol. We ordered two pasta dishes and they were just as amazing. They pasta was al dente. It reminded me of Italy. Please please go. You will not be disappointed. I'm looking forward to trying the pizza and the expanding brunch menu. Giovanni was a great. He has a great since of humor and kept us laughing. lol read more

Don't waist your time. Very poorly ran restaurant. We had 7:15 reservations on 2/14. Got there 6:45. Line out the door- good thing- not quite. No hostess, no bartender, no communication. People who were seated were leaving due to no service. It might have been a bad night but really on Valentine's Day. read more

Upon walking into this restaurant it was very clean and well put together inside. The service for my team dinner here was great! They took the time to explain the menu and how everything was freshly made. The lasagna and shrimp alfredo pasta was very good! The bathrooms here were very nice and clean as well! Overall great Italian restaurant! read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Nutella Pizza! - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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A true gem! We went last Saturday and enjoyed every moment--from the service to the food. Our waiter, an older gentleman, took the time to explain the menu and was attentive and prompt with every request. Every single bite was a delight. The food presentation was beautiful, but the flavors were truly the star of the night. Everyone at the table loved their meal, and that says a lot because we aren't usually big Italian food eaters. That said, Cibo has officially earned a permanent spot in our dining rotation. The quality of the ingredients was evident, and despite how much we ate, we didn't feel weighed down afterward. Exceptional food and a wonderful experience overall. read more

Halal and freaking delicious! The lamb chops with the sauce is to freaking die for. Best service as well! read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

I was really craving Italian and stumbled up this spot tucked away in a seemingly unassuming strip mall. If I'm being honest the start to my dining experience was rocky to put it nicely. I was placed near the entrance and whenever the door was opened a cold draft would come by. When my server came I felt rushed and like I was forced to order my entire meal. And when my wine came I noticed my glass was filthy. But everything fixed itself once the salad came. The ingredients were fresh and had great flavor. The chefs pasta was good and the shrimp was a good addition but it can easily be shared and not necessarily needing an extra protein. I caved and got the tiramisu and it was good. Not too rich and a good way to end my dinner. read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Im traveling and I use maps to choose a restaurant, sometimes when you use maps, you will never know what you will get, but I am glad I came here. The service was fantastic. The food was really delicious. I ordered a seafood pasta. They suggested a lemon garlic sauce even though I prefer marinara the server asked me if I liked it as much as a marinara, I had to be honest I said no, however the server immediately got the pasta with marinara sauce for no additional charge and did not make me feel like I have done something wrong, he joked, "this was never here" for that I will always come back when in town, the pasta with marinara sauce was absolutely stunning, thanks again for a wonderful meal. read more

Cibo Cucina Italiana - House salad - Italian Near Me - Plano, Texas

The worst experience we had ever had in a restaurant. We had to be calling the severe several times, very poorly trained... she was leaving the table, without paying attention that 2 guests have no had placed their orders, so we had to call her back! After 1.5 hrs of being seated finally the appetizers came. The food started to come at the mark of the 2hrs, with a wait time of about 10 to 15 minutes between each guest order. Then 3 orders out of six never came, we had to end up canceling. My husband has to approach the kitchen to see what was going on, he found out then that there we just the chef and one cook at the kitchen and the restaurant was almost at capacity and they were still seating more people. No one ever approached us to apologized, explain the situation or try to make things better. They did not have a manager for the front of the house on duty. So we end up paying the most expensive experience for a dinner that never came. And the cherry on top was seeing the server crying in front of us for the mess they have created!! We witness other parties leave the place after being seated and with drinks on the table. We will never come back and if you are looking for an Italian restaurant, I would recommend you not even consider this option!! read more

Ate here on a Sunday afternoon with the wife. Only one other table was occupied. We had excellent service, with a very attentive waitress. Free hot bread, with oil - very good bread. I had Pappardelle bolognese, wife had the shrimp scampi. Served quickly, hot, nice presentation and very tasty. Had Tiramasu dessert, again excellent. Nice ambience. Prices a bit high. read more

Pesto gnocchi was amazing! It was our favorite out of the 3 dishes we ordered. The lobster ravioli was so good as well. Our last choice was seafood spaghetti and it was very good but the sauce was missing something. Service was absolutely amazing! Dawson was so nice and made great recommendations! Only reason it did not get a 5 star is the host sat us in the middle of the restaurant at a table and said all the booths were for reservations and yet when we left multiple were still open. So while it did not ruin our night it was just annoying. read more

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