ZIBO! Restaurant-Bar Griffintown

Michael

5.0

I recently had the pleasure of dining at ZIBO! Griffintown & it was another outstanding experience. ZIBO! is a Quebec-based group with several locations, & the Griffintown spot really showcases their California-inspired menu. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, & lively without being too loud. Service was attentive & friendly, & the food was full of flavour, beautifully presented, & genuinely satisfying. People consistently praise ZIBO! for its welcoming vibe & reliably high-quality dishes, & my visit completely lived up to that reputation. If you're looking for one of Griffintown's best dining experiences, I highly recommend it. Five stars.

Mehrnaz

5.0

I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. From the moment I arrived, the staff were friendly, welcoming, & very polite, which made the whole visit even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was lovely - the place had a warm & comfortable vibe that was perfect for relaxing & spending quality time.

I tried their sangria, & I really liked the taste. It was refreshing & well-prepared. The pasta I ordered was also delicious, with a good balance of flavors & a satisfying portion. I also appreciated that the prices were reasonable & matched the quality of the food & overall experience.

This is definitely a nice spot if you're looking for a place to enjoy a meal, have a good drink, & create a nice memory with your friends or family. The combination of great service, a pleasant atmosphere, tasty food, & fair prices makes it a restaurant I would recommend. I'd be happy to come back again & try more dishes from their menu.

Lucas

4.0

I have been to the Griffintown location a few times now & it remains a solid choice for a casual dinner. The atmosphere is upscale enough for a date but relaxed enough for a catch up with friends. The service has always been professional & attentive without being overbearing. I really appreciate the consistency in the food quality here. It is definitely one of the more reliable spots in the neighborhood when you want a good meal without overthinking it.

Naruto

4.0

Honestly this place is hit or miss depending on how busy they are. When it is quiet the service is excellent & the food comes out fast. When it is packed you might find yourself waiting a while for a refill or the check. That being said the food quality is generally quite high for the price point. The decor is modern & very clean which makes for a pleasant dining environment. If you are looking for a reliable spot for a corporate lunch or a weekend bite this fits the bill well.

Shakil

5.0

We are committed to providing an exceptional culinary experience. Our focus is on sourcing high-quality ingredients to create delicious & satisfying meals. We continuously strive to innovate our menu, offering a diverse range of options to suit various preferences. Our dedication to culinary excellence ensures every dish is prepared with care & precision. We believe that good food plays a vital role in overall well-being & enjoyment.

John

3.0

My wife & I recently met a business colleague for dinner at Zibo on Peel Street in Griffintown, Montreal. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.
I do not enjoy giving restaurants poor reviews, especially in Canada & even more so in my hometown of Montreal. However, my recent visit to Zibo left me no choice.
Zibo is a Quebec-based restaurant chain serving Asian-California fusion cuisine.
The restaurant is attractive & includes a sidewalk patio for outdoor dining. However, it was too windy that evening for us to consider sitting outside.
We received a warm welcome, with service available in both English & French. Although we had a reservation for 6:30 PM, there were plenty of tables available. Our server was attentive, & we began with a shared plate of calamari. Unfortunately, the portion was very small & buried under bland batter. It was among the worst calamari I have had, especially at a price of Cdn. $20.00.
For my main course, I ordered the salmon with citrus salsa verde, served with quinoa & fresh vegetables. The salmon was slightly burnt on the bottom, but otherwise edible. The citrus salsa verde was acceptable, but not particularly memorable. The quinoa was served at room temperature, & the vegetables were severely undercooked. I know restaurants serve vegetables al dente, but my broccoli was positively undercooked.
My wife felt the restaurant was expensive for such a casual place. The bill for two, without any alcohol (we don't drink) was $ 150.00 for two, which was way too expensive for the quality of the food we were served.
I hope Zibo makes improvements in the kitchen, because right now, I would suggest it's not worth the visit.

DiFedora

3.0

Not crazy about gooey pizza paste & flavourless shrimps. Expensive for quality. Server was fine.

Denise

4.0

I've tried other locations & this one is my favorite. I liked the service & the food quality. Also, portions were just perfect & all ingredients tasted fresh.

Service was super kind, quick, & attentive.

I went at a time that it was not busy (weekday around noon), but it seems to me that it may get super busy during summer & reservations would be needed.

Germaine

3.0

I've tried better calamari at other Italian restaurants in downtown Montreal area. I would say it's overpriced here overall for its quality & quantity.

A.

4.0

We came to Zibo for a friends bday. Overall the service was great when we arrived, taking our drink orders promptly. When it came to the food orders, it just took a really long time to get organized & take the order, & obviously because we were a big group we didn't eat until 2h30 hours after we arrived. Our platter was delicious! The meat was a bit cold when it arrived but overall the quality of the food for the price of the platter was very good!