Stylish, affordable, young at heart and utterly
cool,
CIBO Bar and Grille provides the perfect casual
and high-energy setting to enjoy signature cocktails,
undiscovered wines and outstanding "Casual Cuisine"
CIBO [chee-boh], which means "food" in Italian,
introduces the concept of "cheap chic," or
true high style at an affordable, low price.
An eclectic menu of Casual Cuisine truly offers something
for everyone. The exceptional menu is matched by a soaring
and dazzling, yet warm and intimate space brimming with
witty and whimsical accents like high definition plasma
televisions and the dramatic illuminated wine tower
that houses an eclectic and affordable collection of
exceptional wines from around the globe and anchors
the sexy, curved walls of the bar.
THE VITALE FAMILY
For over two decades, the Vitale family has set the standard
for fine dining in Maryland. Combining almost 50 years
of successful food service experience, the family utilizes
their collective flair for exquisite cuisine and gracious
hospitality to create the ultimate dining experience for
their guests.
In 1981, Aldo and his wife, Regina Vitale, opened Aldo's,
their pioneer venture in full service dining, in rural
Maryland. Preserving strong Italian traditions of freshness
and quality, the finest ingredients available were merged
into a menu accentuating the culinary heritage and diversity
of the Italy in which Aldo was born and raised.
Throughout the eleven years the Vitale family owned
and operated Aldo's, each member of the family cultivated
and enriched a passion for the restaurant business,
as well as a shared affinity for the finest Italian
cuisine. With Aldo heading the kitchen, Regina managing
the front of the house, and their then-teenage sons
Sergio and Alessandro managing the restaurant during
lunch hours, the restaurant maintained the family's
high family standards for food and service.
During this time, the Vitale family built a reputation
for exceptionally delectable baked desserts, particularly
their award-winning tiramisu. In 1993, to meet customer
demand, the family opened "La Pasticceria Aldo,"
a wholesale bakery, and later sold Aldo's.
In the kitchen, the sure hands of Sergio led the production
of desserts and pastries which were destined for Nordstrom
cafes, Sutton Place Gourmet, Dean & DeLuca, Balducci's,
Gracies, and other local and national clients from Maine
to Florida.
It was during this time that Aldo first discovered
the High Street location in Baltimore's Little Italy
that would provide the setting for the Vitale family's
much anticipated return to the restaurant business,
"Aldo's Ristorante Italiano."
After nearly three years of planning, the Vitales conducted
the complete renovation of two abandoned brownstones
that date back to the 1840s. Eleven months of construction
culminated in a sumptuous and elegant decor in soft
hues of ivory and rose that immerse the rooms in deep
and classically Italian tradition. This atmosphere serves
as a backdrop for delicious aromas, gracious hospitality
and culinary sophistication. (See Virtual Tour)
The dedication of owners Aldo, Regina, Sergio and Alessandro
is evident in every phase of operation, from greeting
their Guests at the door to searching worldwide for
the freshest ingredients that have helped to establish
their tantalizing cuisine. Each member of the family
works diligently to assure excellence in the Guest's
dining experience. In addition to Chef/Owner Aldo, wife
Regina and son Alessandro serve as hosts, and Sergio
acts as wine director. The family complete involvement
with the restaurant maintains their commitment to quality.
The combined efforts of the family have proven successful
since the opening of Aldo's Ristorante Italiano. It
has quickly distinguished itself for its unique regional
cuisine and innovative decor, hailed as "Baltimore
Premier Italian Restaurant."
