“Cibo” literally translates from the Italian language into “food”. Owners choose this name as everything they do in daily life evolves around it. Everything is made fresh on daily basis on-premises. By offering what’s available, what’s in season, and most importantly what’s good, Chef Diego and his team aim to deliver a humble, casual dining experience for everyone.
The restaurant, a deli, a gelateria, and friendly social space at the same time. Whether if it’s for some authentic Italian bread and pastries from a counter or a hearty, comforting meal something to cook at home, or a simple snack.
All products have been created with Italian passion, flair, and technical excellence with food products sourced from the best and the freshest of what Bali has to offer what’s currently good, what’s sustainable, and what’s in season.
When you walk into a restaurant with soul, it’s immediately noticeable. There’s a warmth in the atmosphere that’s easy to recognize and makes you feel at ease. This is the feeling of walking into Cibo Bali. Creating an almost ‘Tuscan’ corner on the Pantai Berawa street front, complete with a real olive tree as its centerpiece, Cibo Bali is more than just a restaurant. It’s a pocket of Italy’s favorite things where an indoor and outdoor restaurant, bakery, deli, Campari Bar, and Gelateria come together.
Whilst not compulsory, it’s highly advised that when in Cibo, do as the Italians do… and that is to settle in for a long and leisurely meal, sampling their delights from antipasti to desserts.
Delicate, homemade cold cuts are the way to start, with Prosciutto, Beef Bresaola, Porchetta Ham, Pancetta, and Cured Lonzino all available, best enjoyed their artisanal cheese board.
Other Italian starters not to miss include the Vitello Tonnato (thinly sliced veal tenderloin, tuna sauce, and crispy capers), Burrata Cheese (served with marinated heirloom tomatoes, caprese sauce, basil oil, and aromatic crumbs), and the Angus Beef Carpaccio (with truffle mayo, wild rucola, and Parmigiano cheese).
It’s important to note that, like everything in Cibo, pasta is homemade and handmade. Following an authentic Italian philosophy of pasta, that less is more, the pasta dishes at Cibo are simple but incredibly rich in flavor.
Only the freshest pasta will do for their traditional mains. Their tagliatelle with a simple tomato and basil sauce proves that less is indeed more, while their tagliolini with tiger prawns and tuna bottarga shows that a bit of luxury never hurt anybody. Not feeling pasta? No problem, there’s a braised Angus beef cheek with creamy mash as wellspring chicken ‘diavola’ and a fish dish bursting with the freshest fruits of the sea.
With traditional Italian gelato & caffè available this establishment can tick all your taste boxes. Combining contemporary dining with homestyle Italian cooking this isn’t one to be missed!
