CIBO

I’ve used CIBO for catering important work meetings and this place is always a hit. Everything is delicious and tastes fresh. I was happy to work with the owner as he was very kind and interested in meeting our needs.

Delicious! Reminds me a bit of old Café Nino, but less like eating in an itialin mother’s cozy basement and more like like a trendy café. The outdoor seating is nice too. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Pro-​tip: check out the specials, and ask the employee. They know what’s up.

The food here was good, and I will go back to try something else. My only frustration was the ordering process– I Calle sky order in and asked for the «hot, pressed combo» and got the cold Italian combo. I think the person taking the orders was new. My fiancé and I got the Italian Combo and the Chicken Toscani and cannoli. The food was yummy and people seemed to be working hard.

Nice Italian Deli, a quick walk, from my parents’.
Friendly service. Not lightning fast, but everything is freshly made.
I would ask for a little extra sauce, on the side, for the meatball sandwich, but I like lots of sauce. It was really good how it was and not overly messy. The meatballs and bread were both delicious, and there was lots of cheese.
My mom’s chicken sandwich was also really good.
The little side pasta salad is a nice touch.
They have assorted bottled drinks, in a refrigerated case, with some different options. They also have coffees and other options.
I noticed cannoli shells, to be stuffed. I love cannoli, so next time.
They have outdoor seating and they even brought some water out, for our dog.

There’s a reason this place gets rave reviews. I’m hooked.
The first thing I noticed upon entering was the high energy atmosphere. These guys wanted to make me some food! It was my first time in so I didn’t have a clue what to order. When I told him it was my first time he pointed me to the specials going on. «The Broadway,» he said. «It’s our most popular sandwich.»
«I’ll take it.» I replied.
It was fantastic. I can’t wait to go back and try everything else on the menu.

A nice little Italian sandwich shop run by a NY transplant and former banker who is now much happier in life! I got a turkey sandwich with hummus and some other things on it and it was very tasty. It came with a little side of pasta salad. Now the pasta salad looked pretty basic, just some fusilli with chopped red onion and olives but the more I ate it the more I liked it. I think the owner/​chef is just really good at coming up with tasty flavors, even if they look deceptively simple. The pasta salad had a light vinaigrette-​like sauce that’s hard to describe and even harder to put down!
We had cannolis too and they were great! I asked him if there was a liqueur in the cannoli cream and he said there wasn’t, but there were some secret ingredients in there. Again, you get more tastiness than you’d expect and that’s just lovely.
We arrived late and they were out of some of their more popular chicken parm and meatball dishes. The owner said he wants to add dinner service soon, so I am looking forward to that!

CIBO has excellent Italian sandwiches served up by a friendly staff. I’ve been back several times now trying the Chicken Toscani, Chicken Fagioli, and the spaghetti and meatballs. All were extremely solid, and you get a lot of sandwich for your money. You won’t leave hungry! It’s also a joy to eat in, the deli has a great New York style décor and any time you go in you’ll hear old Brooklyn jazz standards playing over the radio. There is definitely something to be said for chowing down on spaghetti and meatballs while listening to Frank Sinatra.

One word… Phenomenal!!!
You haven’t tried this place you HAVE TO!
Great sandwich, great chick parm, great meatballs and sauce!
Top it all off with an espresso & Canoli.

Amazing breakfast on top of the best Italian food in the city. The meats, chicken parm, breads… brings me back to growing up in NY. Yes folks, he’s the real deal.

Went in for the first time today. Wasn’t sure where to eat and thought «why not» after reading the reviews. I got to say I wasn’t disappointed. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and good food. Would strongly recommend for anyone looking for a casual dining experience or a nice place to study.

Cibo… Cibo Cibo Cibo. I’m so glad I found you.
I had just finished my training on my bicycle (I was in full spandex) and I was thirsty and out of water. So I pulled off to find a place to grab a water bottle. Best decision ever.
At first it appeared be a small deli, but then I looked up, saw bagels, an espresso machine, and the most drool-​inducing menu with chicken parm, meatballs, cold cuts (I may have just been hungry from the ride). What caught my eye though was their Tribeca special. And, for the sake of honesty, the chicken toscani (sp) sandwhich caught my eye as well. I told the owner (who also cooks and made the menu!) the toscani was for my girlfriend, but I’m pretty sure he could tell I have no girlfriend, and they were both for me. I ordered them both to go because I was in spandex, and when I got home and sat down at the table to eat, I decided to write this review.

The food is so great. I am going to gain so much weight… But I won’t hesitate. Cibolicious.
but seriously, I’m about to go to this place way too often.

The redesign on this place is well done for the small size. The food is even better. These are New York boys that wanted to bring the real thing to New Orleans, and they are really into what they do. I’ve been here a few times now and the food is great: phenomenal sandwiches on great, real, New York imported bread, a spectacular arugula salad as fresh as an be, and entrees like the Tribecca (meatball, chicken Parmesan and spaghetti in one sampler.) the cannolis are filled to order and the real deal — even better than Braccato’s — really! The prices are very modest and the food is all great! Go! They do takeout too!

Do it for yourself, you’ll be glad you did. This deli definitely puts the good foot forward in things. I accidentally walked into Mona’s (which is next door) because CIBO sits a little farther off the street from its neighbors.
I scoured the menu beforehand and had my mind set on trying the chicken fagioli but after getting there and seeing one of the daily specials, i had to get both; I couldn’t decide on one over the other. The special was the tribeca of a delicious cut of breaded pork under red sauce and cheese, meatballs and pasta with a delightfully fresh side salad. In fact, the side salad was an unexpected, refreshing addition to the whole thing. Good ingredients used in every dish.
While that tribeca was fulfiling, and worthy of respect, i didn’t abandon my initial plan of trying the chicken fagioli which i used as a second meal for later since its a cold sandwich with a pasta salad. The sandwich was pretty okay, i think i would get it again, but not after trying some of their others first. Everything was fantastic and i actually can’t wait to go back!

ok. So I’ve been to New York; and I’ve been to Italy several times. This is the real deal NY style Italian deli food. In my opinion (and my wife’s) much better food than found in Venice and Rome. Come check out these guys. The owner was real nice he even gave us free cannoli chips. A special desert he created. Great food not expensive.

This place is a real deal, New York style Italian deli and is just what New Orleans needed. I have been searching far and wide for a legitimate chicken parm sub outside the NY area for years and have finally found it at Cibo. Everything about that sub brought me back to my childhood in the NY area. The chicken was spot on, red sauce was fantastic and bread perfectly toasted with just the right consistency to trap the sauce without getting soggy. Apparently the bread is from NYC
After getting over the splendor of the chicken parm several times over I decided to branch out and got the import combo cold sub which was exceptional as well. I can’t wait to try everything this menu has to offer. They also include a small rotini pasta salad with all subs which is a nice touch
I would say the only minor downside Is the prices aren’t quite as cheap as on NYC, as a sub and Barqs runs between $ 12 – 15, but it’s still reasonable and well worth it.
Darren (tall guy in Yankee cap) is from the Northeast, certainly knows his shit and is incredibly friendly and attentive. I love the vibe of this place and hope they do well.

I try and give a restaurant a star rating based on its chosen «class» of restaurant. Its unfair to have a smallish deli-​style restaurant competing with an international steakhouse. That’s where this five-​star review sources from.
Cibo is a small inexpensiveness place run by a New Yorker named Darren (who ALWAYS has a Yankees cap on…) For the truly Italian folks and especially those raised in the Northeast, the food will hit very close to home. From a very deep and rich red sauce to his house cured Italian meats, the food is just fabulous!
I have become somewhat attached to his Chicken Parmesan but I cannot resist ordering a SECOND dish to take home for leftovers when I pass through. 9Cibo is on Carrolton and I live much closer to downtown so when I get to Cibo, I have to bring some of that amazing food home with me.
Sitting in there and watching the crowd shuffle in and out is amazing — everyone knows Darren and it seems like every person that arrives is a regular. It is that kind of place.
I should mention this is a truly deli style place like you would find in Manhattan. A few tables, lots of great food to order to go and the Cannoli. Good lord try the Cannoli!
In a town that has deep roots in the Italian realm, Cibo brings an excellent version of the Northeast Italian Deli to the heart of the Carrolton neighborhood. I ate there last night and had the Chicken Parm. I also took a Brooklyn sub home that will be my lunch today.

If I were on death row, cibo would be my last meal. Seriously guys, this place is that good. I want to preface my review by saying how ecstatic I am about finally having an authentic Italian deli in the Carrollton hood.
Let’s just break it down.
Sandwiches: I recommend the chicken toscani — holy sh*t. First of all, the bread is always fresh and perfectly toasted. Also, its got arugula, pesto, roasted red peppers, ooey gooey provolone, and of course marinaded chicken. good stuff. The imports combo is another must try. The lighter sandwich options are scrumptious, if you fancy a figure-​friendly dish.
The Sides: Tricolored rotini? Whole wheat balsamic penne (which, they’re always out of bc its f*cking delicious)? How could you go wrong.
The Staff: (two guys and a babe, from what I’ve seen) are always friendly and accommodating. DTMAMS (down to make a mean sandwich), ya heard?
The Atmosphere: It’s like you’re dining in the eternal city itself. Charming indoor seating with old school red and white checker table cloths that make you feel right at home. The
Italian food in New Orleans? Hey! That’s amore.

The portions are a bit small but the flavors are good. They only have bottled drinks and I would be much happier if they offered fresh brewed iced tea. They have a decent selection of sandwiches along with a few pasta entrees. They also have a small deli with a selection of meats, cheeses, olives and other items. You order at the counter then your order is brought to your table and since there are no drinks to refill you really don’t get any service beyond that. Overall a decent place to grab a sandwich or some pasta for a quick casual lunch.

This is a new addition to the Carrollton corridor of restaurants on the River side of So. Claiborne Ave. And I must submit a very welcomed addition. The place is clean and has seating inside and some nice seating outside for the mild Fall weather we have been experiencing.
The owner is on the premises and overseeing the operation. He is friendly and is dedicated to doing it right. He is from New York and he is bringing to us some tastes that are different. And that is not always a bad idea even for a New Orleans boy.
Opened all week from 11:00am to 7:00pm except Sunday when the place closes at 4:00pm. And it is dark on Mondays.
Cibo which I believe is Italian for Food holds itself out as «Italian-​American Cuisine From The Northeast.» And so the adventure commences and the first trip out to check them out was very nice.
Everything appears to be fresh. Observed the preparation of their meatballs. They are on my list for a return visit. There is a Deli and you can select your meat and cheese to do it yourself. Olives are fantastic.
The Tri Colored Rotini is very flavorful and not just coated in some oil. Had a little to try it out and wanted more.
BTW you can bring your favorite wine with a small corkage fee that I find reasonable. Three dollars per person and I can’t wait to sashay over there one lazy afternoon with a bottle of my wine and enjoy a great meal on the Avenue en plein air.
The selection I made was very good. The Hot Combo Panini was close to perfection. It is being promoted as Cibo’s version of our Muffaletta. They got my attention and I had to check this northern version of one of our favorite sandwiches.
The Panini consist of Mortadella, Capocolla, Ham, Mixed Pepper Salad, Roasted Red Peppers, Melted Provolone Cheese, inside Pressed Italian Bread. Served warmed of course and the peppers add a very nice spicy flavor that was scrumptious and savory.
Very good food, friendly service and an owner that has a high desire to please makes this a Four Star. Will be going back to see if the rest of the menu rises to the level of the few items already tried and enjoyed.

My boyfriend and I went here last night to check it out. It’s very cute and charming on the outside and inside. The first thing we noticed were all the delectable Italian cookies! You know we bought some before we left. We bought the assortment and ate most of them immediately.
When we were trying to decide what we were going to eat, we ended up choosing the same item — lasagna with a meatball. I was so impressed that I asked the pleasant gentleman who was cooking if the pasta was homemade! It was just that tasty. The tomato sauce was also amazing.
Both the male and female employee were very friendly and knowledgeable. They informed us that all the items are flown in from either Italy or New York. When explaining the origins of items, the male employee exclaimed «this is from Italy, that’s from Italy (pointing at items), and she’s from Italy!» He was smiling and cordial our entire visit. Altogether, wonderful food and an amazing atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting again in the near future.