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Cibo

Restaurant

Elegant, long-running restaurant featuring seasonal New Zealand fare, wine & courtyard seating. People often mention service, great, staff, Cibo, good, friendly, dinner, nice,


Address

91 Saint Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand

Website

www.cibo.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 303 9660

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (481 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (16) great (13) staff (13) Cibo (10) good (9) friendly (7) dinner (7) nice (6)
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  • 5/5 Ann w. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food but quite expensive. Thank you for letting us bring our poppy to the yard . Easy to find parking spot nearby. Must try the peanut pavlova🥜!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver H. 7 months ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Everything is perfect. Love the pork belly. Dessert is huge.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosie W. 2 years ago on Google • 62 reviews
    This place is indeed a very nice restaurant to dine at. Everything from the service to the atmosphere; the food to the desserts is really pleasant and unforgettable. Me and my friend we got impressed by how nice and friendly all the staffs here were. Super nice courtyard with fancy interior furnishings. Well presented dishes and delicious desserts. In overall, every single element of this place vibes together which created such great moment for a fine dining, elegant, romantic experience. I’m completely happy and satisfied that I took my friend here for dinner. Will absolutely be revisiting this place in the future !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Parisa M. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    A memorable night at Cibo! We went to Cibo for my sister’s birthday, such a great experience from service we received, high quality tasty food & a very well atmosphere! Well done to all the staff members including the owner who provided such an amazing service! Will definitely recommend. Thanks
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mosa J. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing service and such great vibe All the staff here wear flowers which makes them look even better ❤️ The pork for entrée is absolute delicious. Fresh food! If the king crab can be served with shell in the future that will be amazing, just because it will look better in the plate. Overall 5 star, will definitely come back for more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 raptstlz 1 year ago on Google
    Food was very nice, however very expensive for what you receive. The main is meat only $50, and then you add on the sides for $10-$15 each. I can see it being a good place for a couple celebrating however not really a family dinner venue. Also found the menu confusing with the pricing not being listed for upgrading appetisers to mains. The same with the specials mentioned.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PJ, SMJ & D. 2 months ago on Google • 285 reviews New
    Best Fine Dining Place in Auckland!

  • 5/5 Brett W. 3 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Partner and I went here for a celebration dinner and was really impressed with pretty much everything. The prices are on the high end but very few places in this price range manage to balance high quality dishes and reasonable portion sizes, and Cibo nailed both. The staff were welcoming and attentive and we didn't have to wait too long for dishes. The restaurant is well set out, music and accoustics designed to let you have a conversation but feel a sense of privacy. And then there is the food. Every dish was exciting and delicious, and the sizes were a pleasant surprise. Will definitely come here again. Thanks for a lovely evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victoria C. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    The beautiful team at Cibo are the reason we wanted to have our wedding there and they delivered beyond our expectations. The staff are professionals and they went over and above to pull off a seamless event. All of our guests have complimented the team and food, many have said that it was the best service they had ever had. The 'nothing is a problem' attitude just puts everyone in such a great mood and we have always had consistently incredible meals there. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We're excited to keep coming to Cibo for many years to come!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lokkhi K. 3 months ago on Google • 197 reviews New
    Went here for Valentines dinner. The atmosphere and music was amazing along with exceptional service. They took a photo of us when we entered and the waiter was extremely mindful of all our needs. Food was also amazing and they served a mocktail so good I have never had anything better yet!

  • 5/5 Chris Y. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Went there for my Birthday dinner in November, great service and very nice food. Staffs are very friendly, highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pickles p. 3 years ago on Google
    I came to Cibo for a formal excursion with colleagues and the overall experience was fantastic. 10/10 would recommend. The waitstaff were helpful and welcoming and I recommend the cocktails. The lamb and duck was particularly succulent and tasty and I definitely advise you to try the fish, it was superb. The pork entrée was lovely too. Thank you Cibo, I look forward to coming back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashwin R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and a great vibe. Was nice and busy but easy to chat with who you’re dining with. The staff are incredibly friendly and professional. Food was filling too. The food is quality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Vera E. 9 months ago on Google
    The service good and I was so excited to go as I love finer dining experiences and was recommended by everyone I know. But unfortunately very disappointed and would not recommend the meal. My mushroom gnocci was very below expectations with a couple sad dense gnocci (which they forgot to put on my plate and came seperate) and then plain button mushrooms (a bit cheap/boring) and no sauce was present. The duck fat kumera were also very soggy and side salad not special. Dessert was good but not enough to revive the meal, especially for the price tag 😔 was pleased with the presence of a vege menu but hopefully can be improved for future people 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Francesc R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for lunch. They were so kind to make room for us though they were absolutely booked up. The place was packed. After spending the last 30 days in New Zealand and seeing everywhere a shortage of staff, it was a surprise to see so many waiters and waitresses attending the floor. That day, maybe they had a shortage of people in the cuisine as we had to wait too much for the food, but the floor staff were gentle and professional and took very good care of the floor. The food was good, but not at the level of the place and the staff, though that doesn’t mean that we didn’t like it at all. It just means that if they want to be top like Origin Restaurant, they have to improve food quality and kitchen speed. The rest is already top! 👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andre S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food, service and setting here is second to none and is ultra consistent. You pay for the privilege of course, it's not a cheap meal, but it's good value for what you get. I can't recall ever having a bad dish here. Service is friendly and just the right amount of formal. Seating is comfortable and food is delivered with great timing.. highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jarrod S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff, super friendly! Amazing place to dine out to spoil your special someone! Can’t wait to come back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jo R. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely perfect. The food, servers, and ambiance all combined to make our dinner one of the best ever. Thank you Cibo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pavel V. 3 months ago on Google • 156 reviews New
    Very friendly and professional service. Food not only looks great but tastes great as well. I enjoyed the time spent there.

  • 5/5 Jae P. 10 months ago on Google
    Presentation: 4/5 Timeliness: 5/5 Price: 4/5 An amazing place, really don't have anything to criticize. The service there was a class above the rest, highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Kim L. 9 months ago on Google
    Thank you Great dinner with friends, food, service, venue as always superb. All your team work so hard to make the experience simply the best. First choice for an upmarket restaurant in Auckland.

  • 5/5 Amanda L. 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service! I barely ever write reviews, but I went here for lunch after my graduation and everything here was great. Friendly and jovial staff, peaceful yet vibrant dining atmosphere and a menu that makes you want to order everything! Highly recommend, and I don't say that lightly. Will definitely come back 😊

  • 5/5 LT T. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, cheerful and attentive without overboard waiters and waitresses, perfect ambiance, great attention to details such as utensils required for each dish. We had a wonderful time. We love it and would go back there again anytime. Signage could be brighter though.

  • 5/5 Mike A. 10 months ago on Google
    It’s been 4 or 5 years since we were last here, but it hasn’t dropped a beat. Would still make out top 5 in Auckland - beautiful food, impeccable service, gorgeous ambience. And right on trend - long list of non-alcoholic beverages, long list of vegetarian and vegan options. Way more in tune than most start ups. Long live Cibo!

  • 5/5 Ken C. 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re celebrating a special occasion, or you want to make an ordinary occasion special, you owe it to yourself to try the original and absolutely delicious creations at Cibo. The friendly attentive, and fun staff, the atmosphere, the food- all combine to deliver a delightful experience that you’ll not soon forget. Don’t miss the magic they perform with seafood and vegetables. (And be sure to try the “Pad Thai” dessert- very unique and delicious.) Yum, yum and wow!

  • 5/5 Shanley Ten E. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, great ambiance, attentive service. Prepared a vegan & gluten-free meal for me with 30 minutes notice. Husband had the duck fat potato kumara app (“tastes like waffles!”), I had a modified Brussel sprout option, very good! I had the mushrooms and fennel minus the gnocchi and hubby had the melt-in-his-mouth venison & beet dish. Every mouthful was divine! Great place to celebrate a new job offer and will definitely bring others back.

  • 5/5 grant bulley (. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Attended a staff lunch on 14 dec. A set menu with a few choices that covered most diners needs. Had the eye fillet as a main - beautifully cooked, complimented by shared sides of fries and asparagus with bacon bits, such a great combo. Food was generally excellent, staff were attentive and meals served in timely fashion to all diners ( i think we were a party of aground 12 so well done cibo!) . Sat outside as weather was warm. Not a cheap meal and a busy lunch service so little noisy but easy to overlook when food is good.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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