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603 N. Fifth Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003

602-441-2697

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Critics'
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Best Place for a First Date
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Italian, Pizza

Price: $$, $$$

Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, cash
Attire: casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Fireplace

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Beer/Wine

Reservations: Accepted, Required for Large Parties

Parking: Lot Available

Description

From owner, chef, and Italian pizza maestro Guido Saccone (who earned his stripes in Caserta, just northeast of Naples and the birthplace of modern pizza), this cozy and cute downtown eatery, pronounced CHEE-boh, is best known for its wood-fired pizza, housemade fresh pasta, salads, and crepes. Set in a restored, 1913 bungalow with art on the walls and jazz on the stereo, it's perfect for couples and small parties.

2011 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, Downtown Phoenix

For so long, people have loved to loathe downtown Phoenix. Working downtown is bad enough, they scoff, but actually living in the center of the city Perish the thought! Why, there's no decent grocery store, nowhere to park, you have to step around crackheads to get into Circle K to pay for gas. (Gee, sounds like a real city to us.) But there's one thing downtown Phoenix has that your neighborhood doesn't: Cibo. Not only does this sweet old house have a gorgeous bar and a twinkle-lit brick... More »
2011 | Best Place for a First Date

Ah, the first date. A mixture of hope, fear, and possibility all rolled into one, and if you're going to take a leap into the unknown, the best place to do it is Cibo. The warm, intimate atmosphere, combined with a stellar peach Bellini, will push awkwardness to the wayside. Set in a historic, restored 1913 bungalow, you and (maybe he or she will be) yours can dine under the care of a friendly staff while appreciating the brick fireplace, quaint patio, and hardwood floors. We recommend... More »
2010 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, Central Phoenix

Just outside the downtown orbit, Cibo is truly tucked into a residential neighborhood, bringing energy to a beautifully restored historic 1913 bungalow at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Fillmore Street. Outside, the lush front yard is filled with umbrella tables and twinkling lights, while the interior is packed with cozy tables, cheerful artwork, and a fabulous bar area where it's fun to sip Chianti as you wait to nosh on chef Guido Saccone's wood-fired pizzas, lavish antipasto plates, and... More »
2009 | Best Place to Take a First Date

It's easy to fall in love with the charms of Cibo. And who knows Maybe some of that magic will rub off on your date, too. The building itself is a lovingly restored historic bungalow, with wood floors, a brick fireplace, pretty windows throughout, and an inviting front patio, which twinkles with white lights after sundown. Proprietors Tony and Karen Martingiglio and their son, Michael Krassner, run the restaurant with the kind of passion and personal service that makes first-timers feel as... More »
2008 | Best Place to Make Yourself at Home

There's a reason Cibo feels so homey that we hardly want to leave -- like so many of central Phoenix's neatest restaurants, it's situated in a renovated historic bungalow. From wood floors to a cozy layout, this place has a warmth and character that make it the perfect place to share an intimate meal with close friends. Owners Tony and Karen Martingiglio and their son Michael welcome guests as if they were family, and chef Guido Saccone's Italian cooking inspires good cheer, too. What's... More »
2007 | BEST DOWNTOWN LUNCH

Fabulous rustic pizzas may be Cibo's biggest claim to fame, but don't expect to order a pie at lunch. Instead, stop by for colorful salads -- like organic greens with pine nuts, tomatoes, roasted potatoes, pesto dressing, and shaved Parmesan -- or one of the big sandwiches made on warm, crusty saltimbocca loaves fresh out of the wood-fired oven. The caprese, filled with fresh mozzarella, always hits the spot, but we love the refreshing, basil-and-mint-tinged tuna salad, too.... More »
2006 | BEST GOURMET PIZZA

For our money -- and, more important, our time waiting for a table -- the best gourmet pizza in this burg is put out by Cibo, whose owners Karen and Tony Martingilio were wise enough to have imported young pizza maestro Guido Saccone from the town of Caserta, near the birthplace of pizza in Naples. Saccone used to make hundreds of pies a day in his brother's pizzeria back home, and his knowledge and expertise produce a superior pie here, with a light, thin crust that's never salty, and alwa... More »
2005 | BEST GOURMET PIZZA

Tired of waiting for two hours for a frou-frou pie Then head over to Cibo (pronounced "chee-bo") for pizza that's better than that other guy's, and in even classier environs, a restored 1913 bungalow with hardwood floors, stained-glass windows, a wood-burning pizza oven, and a wine bar. It's the work of proprietors Karen and Tony Martingilio, who've brought in Italian pizza chef Guido Saccone to deal with the comestibles, while they work the front rooms. Not only is Cibo more expansive than... More »

Easter Brunch Roundup

By Dominique Chatterjee | Thu, March 22, 2012

Whether or not you celebrate Easter, it's definitely one of the best Sundays of the year to indulge in a lavish brunch. The holiday falls on April 8 this year, and while you might be thinking that giv... More »
Oh My, Cibo's New Breakfast Certainly Is Good

By Laura Hahnefeld | Tue, February 21, 2012

February might be the month that Cibo, the so-cute wine cafe and pizzeria in downtown Phoenix, unveils its expanded dining room, but until then, its tasty new breakfast can be enjoyed throughout the r... More »
Guess Where I'm Eating and Win a Prize!

By Shannon Armour | Fri, February 10, 2012

Somehow I had never made it out to Food Truck Friday but I manged to change that last week. I'm not sure which trucks were there because I had known all week that I was going to go there for one s... More »
Crepes Suzette at Cibo for New Year's Eve

By Dominique Chatterjee | Tue, December 27, 2011

Not sure the best way to celebrate this New Year's Eve? With less than a week left to plan, you'd better start making those restaurant reservations right away. You can pick a place based on thei... More »
Cibo's "Hallowine" Fundraiser and Voodough Dolls in Today's Eater's Digest

By Shannon Armour | Fri, October 28, 2011

Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Hallowine! One of our favorite downtown dining spots, Cibo, will be opening their doors this Sunday... More »
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Erins_Voice | Phoenix, AZ | 4 Reviews

| Fri, May 18, 2012

My boyfriend and I tried Cibo for the first time the other night, and it was even better than I had expected. I'd heard great things, but man, I had no idea just how great. We split a house salad (which contained some of the best red peppers I've ever tasted), a Genova pizza with onions and potatoes and assorted cheeses, and a crepe with grand marnier inside - yum from start to finish. The patio was so cozy with its grape-shaped twinkle lights, and they are super dog-friendly -- we brought our pooch and he was fawned over (and offered water) by every server who came by!
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tanner.postert | Phoenix, AZ | 75 Reviews

| Thu, August 25, 2011

The food here is great. Make sure to try any of the dessert crapes, they are delicious.
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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

There's a reason Cibo feels so homey that we hardly want to leave � like so many of central Phoenix's neatest restaurants, it's situated in a renovated historic bungalow. From wood floors to a cozy layout, this place has a warmth and character that make it the perfect place to share an intimate meal with close friends. Owners Tony and Karen Martingiglio and their son Michael welcome guests as if they were family, and chef Guido Saccone's Italian cooking inspires good cheer, too. What's not to love about organic salads and rustic antipasti, flavorful pizzas from a wood-fired oven, and crepes for dessert? Try it for yourself, and you might wish you could move in, too.
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Main Menu

Antipasti

$7.00

Calamari Fritti
parmesan and black pepper dust, baby arugula, black olive vinaigrette, duo of dipping sauces

$9.00

Fungo Con Granchio
lump crab stuffed portobello, lobster red pepper crema, micro salad

$12.00

Salumi E Condimenti Per Due
san danielle prosciutto, genoa salami, soppresatta, aged provolone, roasted red peppers, imported olives, mostarda di cremona

$9.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo
tenderloin of beef, arugula, shaved grana padano, tuscan olive oil, white truffle essence, lemon

$8.00

Mozzarella Alla Caprese
heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, tuscan olive oil, balsamic reduction

Insalate

$6.00

Cesare
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, shaved grana padano

$6.00

Spinaci
baby spinach, gorgonzola cheese, apples, toasted walnuts, bacon, glazed red onions, aged sherry walnut vinaigrette

$6.00

Lattuga Con Formaggio
romaine wedge, red onions, tomato, chunky gorgonzola dressing

$6.00

Insalata Di Casa
baby greens, artichokes, olives, roasted peppers, tomato, olives, fresh mozzarella, basil balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta

$16.00

Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
fresh house made pasta, mama’s meat ragu, grana padano, tuscan olive oil, parsley

$16.00

Polpette Alla Mama
mama’s meatballs, pomodoro sauce, grana padano, spaghetti

$15.00

Lasagna Napoletana
ricotta cheese, fresh pasta, mama’s meat ragu, melted mozzarella, pomodoro sauce

$15.00

Parmigiana Di Melanzane
pan fried eggplant, melted mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, angel hair pasta

$15.00

Penne Alla Vodka
fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan, vodka cream

Carne

$21.00

Maiale Alla Saltimbocca
grilled pork chop, prosciutto, sage, provolone, broccolini, polenta, porcini ragu

$19.00

Pollo Alla Marsala
oven roasted chicken, potato puree, baby carrots, sauté mushrooms, marsala demi

$29.00

Bisteccone Di Vitello
grilled 14 oz. veal porterhouse, porcini risotto, baby broccolini, white truffle essence, roasted garlic demi

$26.00

Filetto Di Manzo
gorgonzola crusted 8 oz. filet, sauté spinach, mashed potatoes, port wine demi

$19.00

Vitello Alla Cibo
breaded veal cutlet, basil ricotta, eggplant, mozzarella, angel hair pasta, pomodoro sauce

Pesce

$21.00

Salmone Alla Piccata
pan seared salmon, lemon caper butter sauce, artichokes, shaved fennel, roasted red potatoes

$24.00

Pesce All’ Aqua Pazzo
fresh tomatoes, garlic, white wine, chili flakes, broccolini, little neck clams, red potatoes

$26.00

Frutti Di Mare
lobster, shrimp, clams, calamari, fish, white wine, tomatoes, fresh herbs, linguine

$24.00

Spiedini Di Gamberoni
grilled jumbo shrimp, risotto primavera, broccolini, lemon thyme beurre blanc, red pepper puree, basil oil

$18.00

Linguine Alle Vongole
local little neck clams, toasted garlic, white wine, fresh herbs

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Cibo Urban Wine Cafe & Pizzeria

603 N. Fifth Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003

602-441-2697

Description

2011 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, Downtown Phoenix

2011 | Best Place for a First Date

2010 | Best Neighborhood Pizzeria, Central Phoenix

2009 | Best Place to Take a First Date

2008 | Best Place to Make Yourself at Home

2007 | BEST DOWNTOWN LUNCH

2006 | BEST GOURMET PIZZA

2005 | BEST GOURMET PIZZA

Easter Brunch Roundup

By Dominique Chatterjee | Thu, March 22, 2012

Oh My, Cibo's New Breakfast Certainly Is Good

By Laura Hahnefeld | Tue, February 21, 2012

Guess Where I'm Eating and Win a Prize!

By Shannon Armour | Fri, February 10, 2012

Crepes Suzette at Cibo for New Year's Eve

By Dominique Chatterjee | Tue, December 27, 2011

Cibo's "Hallowine" Fundraiser and Voodough Dolls in Today's Eater's Digest

By Shannon Armour | Fri, October 28, 2011

Erins_Voice | Phoenix, AZ | 4 Reviews

tanner.postert | Phoenix, AZ | 75 Reviews

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

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