The much-anticipated Cibo Fort Lauderdale {4100 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; 786.900.2426} has finally opened its doors! The Italian restaurant and wine bar, which already has successful locations in Coral Gables and the South of Fifth neighborhood of South Beach, is a welcomed addition to the Fort Lauderdale dining scene, offering classic Italian cuisine in a relaxed and casual atmosphere at affordable prices.

The menu, which takes a cue from Cibo’s other South Florida locations, is what you’d expect from a traditional Italian eatery—only better. Selections include housemade pasta and signature pizzas, not to mention an extensive award-winning wine list. Upon arrival, diners are treated to a divine plate of fresh-from-the-oven bread, which set the tone for the meal to come.

Like the dishes themselves, the restaurant has been designed to evoke a sense of unpretentious sophistication and elegant rusticity. The new space incorporates the same unique design elements that are found throughout all Cibo locations, including its open kitchen, spacious bar area, industrial feel, and the use of natural materials such as wood, stone, and exposed brick, along with, of course, hundreds of wine bottles on display.

The restaurant will also be offering Cibo’s signature weekly specials, including Lobster Tuesdays, Cibo Sociale Thursdays, and Italian Bubbles + Brunch on Sundays.

So, to all our readers who live or work in Broward County; we say, “Buon Appetito!”

—Sherri Balefsky | Miami Editor