Cibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. An intimate yet vibrant atmosphere is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new world Italian cuisine. Cibo offers an eclectic menu from gourmet pizzas to multi-course dinners. Cibo has also long been known as the place for live music on the Monterey Peninsula. The music menu has been carefully arranged to bring you an exciting, danceable mix of jazz, R&B, funk, reggae and Latin beats. With dinner, cocktails and live music, Cibo is the perfect place for an evening out.

Menu

Antipasti

SALUMI
finocchione, mortadella, prosciutto cotto w/truffles, prosciutto di parma, soppressata, mozzarella di bufala, crostini - 15.

OSTRICHE INFORNATE
fresh blue point oysters, baked with a prosciutto cream, fennel relish  - 12.

COZZE E VONGOLE
mussels & clams, garlic, butter, fennel, white wine, parsley, fresh tomato - 14.

CRAB DIP GRATTINATA
dungeness crab meat, four cheeses, fresh herbs, served warm, toasted crostini - 11.

BRUSCHETTA
grilled country bread, roma tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil - 8.  

FRITTELLE DI GRANCHIO
house made crab cakes, artichoke remoulade - 11

FRITTO MISTO
crispy calamari, rock shrimp & vegetables, lemon, caper crème fraiche - 13.

AHI CARPACCIO
fresh ahi tuna pounded thin, cucumber artichoke salad, lemon mustard vinaigrette - 12.

CARCIOFO 
grilled & marinated artichoke with a lemon mascarpone aioli - 9.

PRAWNS SCAMPI STYLE
large prawns, sautéed with garlic, butter, white wine and parsley, atop crostini - 12.

MOZZARELLA POMIDORO
fresh mozzarella di bufala, roma tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil - 10.
          
INSALATA CIBO
shaved fennel, arugola & radicchio, parmiggiano reggiano, shallot-red wine vinaigrette - 9.

INSALATA DI CESARE
hearts of romaine, ceaser dressing, crostini, shaved parmiggiano reggiano - 9.

INSALATA VERDE
organically mixed baby greens, caramelized walnuts, crispy leeks, gorgonzola, honey-mango vinaigrette - 9.

ZUPPA DELA STAGIONE
soup of the season - 7.

Pasta E Pizza

DITALONI DI GIOVANNI
short pasta tubes, fresh tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil - 15.

PASTA AL CEPPO BOLOGNESE
thick pasta tubes with a rich tomato meat sauce - 17.

BUCATINI ALL’ AMATRICIANA
hollow pasta straws, smoked pancetta, tomato sauce, chili flakes - 16.

VEAL CANNELLONI
ground veal, swiss chard, ricotta, cheese & herb pasta crepes, baked with béchamel - 18.

PAPPARDELLE DELLA CASA
wide pasta ribbons, rock shrimp, pesto, vodka, cream - 18.

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO
multigrain pasta straws, crispy garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, chili flakes - 16.

RISOTTO DEL GIORNO
risotto of the day - AQ

GNOCCHI GRAN FESTA
house made sweet potato pasta dumplings, pancetta, sherry, and cream - 15.

RAVIOLI A MODO MIO
ricotta & four cheese ravioli with a tomato basil cream - 15.
       
PIZZA MARGHERITA 
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmiggiano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil - 15.

PIZZA GUSTOSA
sausage, onion confit, fontina, arugola - 17.

PIZZA CIBO
thinly sliced green apple, leeks prosciutto, mozzarella - 16.

Griglia E Specialita

POLLO NINA
breast of chicken, seared crispy, oyster mushroom & madiera cream, soft herb polenta - 18.

VITELLO ARIANA
thin slices of veal, cremini mushrooms, marsala, scallions, grilled polenta - 22.

COSTOLETTA DI MAIALE
double-cut pan seared pork chop, port wine reduction, apple-fennel salad, soft herb polenta - 19.

GRIGLIA MISTA
mixed grill of sausage, ribeye & lamb chop, gratin potatoes, sautéed spinach -.

AGNELLO DI BOSCO
grilled lamb chops, mint pesto, balsamic syrup, vegetable risotto cake - 33.

SPIEDINI
grilled thinly sliced swordfish rolled with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, currants, cheeses, prosciutto, herbs - 19.

PESCE FRESCO DEL GIORNO
today's fresh seafood selection - Market Price

SALSICCIA CASALINGA
home made Italian sausage, roasted peppers & polenta - 16.

BISTECCA
grilled 16oz "prime" ribeye, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach - 32.

FILETTO ALLA SIENA
grilled 8 oz filet mignon, balsamic reduction, lemon-parsley essence, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach - 29.

Contorni

Soft polenta - 5.
Grilled polenta - 5.
Sautéed spinach - 5.
Sautéed mushrooms - 6.
Grilled sausage - 8.
Gratin potatoes - 5.

Wine List

Italian Whites      
Moscato di Asti Half-Bottle - 26.
Kris Pinot Grigio Trentino - 27.
Livio Felluga “Esperto” Pinot Grigio - 25.
Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige - 40.
Pieropan Soave Classico Veneto  - 33.
Jermann Chardonnay - 60.

Wordly Whites      
Seghesio Arneis Sonoma - 34.
Terlato Pinot Grigio Russian River - 43.
Domaines Schlumberger “Les Princes Abbés “ Pinot Gris Alsace - 31.
Trefethen Riesling Napa - 35.
Jekel Riesling Monterey - 25.
Clean Slate Riesling Australia - 23.
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand - 44.
Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc Sonoma - 32.
Voss Sauvignon Blanc Napa - 36.
Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes Argentina - 28.

Chardonnay      
Sonoma-Cutrer Half-Bottle Russian River - 19.
Saintsbury Half-Bottle Carneros - 18.
b Half-Bottle Santa Lucia Highlands - 36.
Casa Lapostolle Chile - 26.
Joel Gott Monterey - 28.
Joullian Monterey - 30.
Chateau St. Jean Sonoma - 30.
Chalone Monterey - 46.
Newton “Red Label” Napa - 39.
Bernardus Monterey - 38.
Landmark Overlook California - 52.
Au Bon Climat 25th Anniv. Nuits Blanche Santa Barbara - 60.
Cakebread Napa - 71.
Mer Soleil Santa Lucia Highlands - 72.
Talbott “Sleepy Hollow” Monterey - 74.
Morgan Monterey - 38.

Rosso

Italian Reds       
Castello D’Albola Chianti Classico - 31.
Castello Di Bossi Chianti Classico - 36.
Frescobaldi Nippozano Chianti Riserva - 41.
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico - 39.
Querciabella Chianti Classico - 49.
Felsina Chianti Cru Rancia Riserva - 75.
Nozzole Chianti Riserva - 55.
Ruffino “Ducale Gold” Chianti Riserva - 78.
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino - 89.
Columbini Brunello di Montalcino - 135.
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino - 51.
Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino - 212.
La Spinetta “Ca di Pian” Barbera di Asti Piedmont - 46.
Pio Cesare Barbera D’Alba Piedmont - 36.
Gulfi Nero D’Avola Sicily - 35.
Damilano Barolo Piedmont - 67.
Castello della Paneretta “Quattro Centenario” - 95.
Righetti “Capitel deRoari” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Veneto - 49.
Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Veneto - 166.
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Molise - 22.

Pinot Noir      
Acacia Half-Bottle Carneros - 23.
Lockwood “Block 7” Monterey - 35.
Chandon Carneros - 49.
Saintsbury Carneros - 47.
Orogeny Russian River - 58.
David Bruce Sonoma - 75.
Robert Stemmler “Ferguson Block” Carneros - 75.
Ampelos Santa Rita Hills - 65.

Syrah      
Jade Mountain Monterey - 29.
Vina Robles Paso Robles - 36.
Zaca Mesa Santa Barbara - 34.
Longboard Vineyards Russian River - 45.

Merlot      
Sterling Half-Bottle Napa - 26.
Beaulieu Vineyards Napa - 39.
Flora Springs Napa - 41.
Martin Ray Napa - 36.
Robert Sinskey “Los Carneros” - 45.
Stag’s Leap Napa - 53.
Trefethen “Tepesque Wyrick River” Napa - 62.
Cabernet Sauvignon      
J.Lohr Half-Bottle Paso Robles - 16.
Justin Half-Bottle Paso Robles - 23.
Beaulieu Vineyards Half-Bottle “Rutherford” Napa - 28.
Rutherford Ranch Napa - 27.
Joullian Carmel Valley Estate - 46.
Provenance “Rutherford” Napa - 45.
Raymond Reserve Napa - 60.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley - 102.
Sterling Diamond Mountain Napa - 118.
Jordan Alexander Valley - 82.
J.Lohr “Carol’s Vineyard” Napa - 70.
Clos du Val Napa - 165.
Trefethen Reserve “Oak Knoll” Napa - 160.

Meritage      
Newton “Claret” Napa - 40.
Dry Creek “Mariner” Sonoma - 78.
Beaulieu Vineyards “Tapestry” Napa - 59.
Alexander Valley Vineyards “Cyrus” Napa - 85.
Justin “Isosceles” Paso Robles - 92.
Cain Concept Napa - 89.

Zinfandel      
Seghesio Sonoma - 31.
Peachy Canyon “Westside” Paso Robles - 33.
Montevina “Terra d’Oro Deaver Ranch” Amador - 49.
Neyers “Tofanelli” Napa - 66.