Press
Winner, Smart Casual Restaurant
Metro Audi Restaurant Awards 2010
“Such an exciting menu!” wrote one of our judges. Chef Kate Fay is a fusion expert, and her surprisingly long list is full of Asian-inspired delights and European classics with a twist. Every dish looks beautiful and tastes that way too, the service has a roguishly professional flavor (courtesy of the affable maitre d’ Jeremy Turner) and the wines are smartly chosen. With a large fishpond in the inner courtyard, luxurious indoor/outdoor flow and bold use of gilt mirrors, rich colours and faux-fur drapes, Cibo is a fabulous expression of upmarket Auckland values: it’s quality, darling, with a rich sense of humour.
Other Award Nominations
Finalist 2010 Lewisham Foundation Awards
Jeremiah Love – Outstanding Maitre d’
Cibo – Best Auckland Establishment
If she knew the world was ending tomorrow, Jude would choose to eat at Cibo tonight. - NZ Herald - Oct 2008
They roll out the red carpet at Cibo. Very civilised. Nice man in well-cut suit that doesn't quite disguise time spent in gym - and what he could do if one wasn't very civilised - opens vast doors and ushers us up scarlet Axminster. - NZ Herald
Chefs and foodies offer some tips for a quick and easy Christmas dinner dish and imbibing experts recommend something to wash it down with. - NZ Herald
Kate Fay's mother, Bev, was a stay-at-home mum with a flair for entertaining. She whipped up fabulous dinners on Sunday nights, and food was always the focal point at parties and family get-togethers. - NZ Herald
Oh, it can be hard when you've got only five stars to give when you go out, eat, and have a damn-near religious experience. - NZ Herald