Cibo Italia was such a nice spot for lunch or dinner! I came here with a friend and really loved the atmosphere, it's definitely a great place for a date night or dinner with friends. I ordered the pancetta pasta, which was my favorite of the night. It was so flavorful! My friend got the bolognese, which was also delicious. We also shared the gamberi, which had great flavor and came with jumbo shrimp. One shrimp wasn't fully cooked, but our server was super kind and took care of it right away. The service was great, we never felt rushed, and the cocktails were amazing. Their espresso martini was definitely a highlight! Overall, a solid spot that I'd happily come back to. read more

I have been wanting to try this place since before they opened. Today I was disappointed. I love wood fired pizza and I was expecting a light and airy crust even with the burnt crust. I wish the pizzas had more sauce. The description for both the shrimp and sauce pizza included burrata as one of the toppings. The first pizza was shrimp and I didn't see any burrata cheese. Manager came out and agreed no burrata. The shrimp pizza was really dry so we decided to try the sausage pizza as the replacement. It was a little bit better but still could use more sauce and a better crust. I didn't have good luck with the pizza but maybe the house made pasta is better. The service was really good and that was the saving grace. read more

Cibo Italia - Shrimp scampi pizza... dry and no burrata cheese like menu listed - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Parking is tough. While the lot looks large the spaces are limited. And street parking is not an option. We were quickly seated for a busy lunch time The server seemed flustered from the start We ordered a mix of slices. 4 total and 1 salad. The salad was good The Sicilian slice was excellent. The onions and sausage were enhanced with the vinegar. Well done! The cheese slice was a little too well-done. It was beyond charred. Char is good and this was burned. The 4th slice, Roman margarita never made it to the table but made it to the bill Never got a chance to remind them on the missing slice as no one ever came to the table. After getting the absent slice removed from the bill we departed. Nice space, well prepared food, hopefully the service finds their groove soon. read more

Such a great addition to U City! We sat out on the patio, which was really nice, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. Our service was great from beginning to end. We started with a Hugo Spritz and a Bloody Maria, then ordered the meatballs, which were huge, juicy, and packed with flavor. They came out very quickly too. We also got the pepperoni pizza, which comes with ricotta, hot honey, and banana peppers, and it was absolutely delicious. I'm a huge fan of wood fired pizza, but sometimes the crust can be a little too floppy. This one was cooked perfectly. The bottom had just the right amount of crispiness, and I really liked that the pizza sauce was slightly on the sweeter side. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Cibo is a cool spot. Transforming an old gas station into a vibrant Italian restaurant was a brilliant idea, and they absolutely nailed the atmosphere. The patio is fantastic, and the entire restaurant has an energy that makes you want to hang awhile. I ordered the Roman style Margherita pizza along with the Del Pietro salad. The pizza was simple and delicious, while the standout for me was the red wine vinaigrette on the salad. It was so flavorful that it elevated every bite. We also got a Caesar, added the salmon. #stlouispescatarianapproved Great food and an energetic atmosphere. Happily recommend. read more

Short experience, but no complaints! I went during brunch hours one Saturday morning on an estate sale day. They were considerate enough to make me a cheese pizza without the egg (I don't like breakfast pizza). Quick service at the counter. Price was quite good and I don't say that much these days. I ate at the bar. I'd like to return to try more of the menu at a time of day that appeals to me more. read more

Cibo Italia - Pizza at breakfast, sans egg - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

First time in and it was for lunch. Started with some pastries, which were all delicious. Had cannolis and a hazelnut croissant all very reasonable priced. Since it was my first time and I started with one of my favorite things and Italian sandwich and there's was pretty darn good. I would have maybe added some banana peppers a little acid or giardiniera which they have both so next time I may ask for them to add but even without it was quite tasty high-quality ingredients. Will definitely be back to try the dinner menu as well as the breakfast. A welcomed addition to university city. read more

Cibo Italia - The Italiano - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Such a great restaurant and new addition to Delmar and the U City area! I went for the first time and loved it. We had an incredible waiter who was attentive but quick and never left us waiting for too long for anything (eg the next plate, the bill... ). They have indoor and outdoor seating -both of which are equally cozy. Parking is in their own space. Ordered a few appetizers including their ricotta (so good), hummus and prosciutto. Also got their special melon/tomato salad as well as the crudo and then got a pasta- all plates were shared between my friend and I. We finished with the tiramisu which was so good! read more

Cibo Italia - Tomato/melon salad with the crudo - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Amazing!! Not just because it's a 13 min walk from my house (a huge plus), but it's the necessary spot we needed in UCITY! Perfect location and very convenient to get here, and park (if driving). I love the look of the restaurant in the inside? It's surprisingly larger that it looks from the outside! I was immediately greeted!! Everyone is so nice...super pleasant which makes it so much easier...so much so, I decided to eat in, instead of taking it with me! And then the food...MY GOODNESS! I got the steak and eggs and potatoes! It was so good!! The steak had some kind of pesto drizzle! This food is just plain tasty!!! I also got a Latte...they didn't have almond milk but had oat milk (which is definitely fine with me)! I'm definitely coming back and fear I may be a regular!! read more

Cibo Italia - New York strip, fried eggs, potatoes - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

Breakfast on 9/25/2026 at 9:00 am. There were two other tables of two eating. Two servers. So, that's six guests total in the restaurant. Service is extremely SLOW. Ordered coffee to start and waiter delivered to table. Had to ask several times for cream and sugar. Just creamer delivered. We spotted sugars in a container by the kitchen and my friend tried to bring them to our table. The waiter stated "just a minute" in a rude fashion. By this time, it was 12 minutes after being seated and we were interested in enjoying hot coffee. No spoons, so used forks to stir the coffee. Breakfast ordered and my sausage was burned to a blackened crisp. Eggs, potatoes and croissant were good. Waiter failed to return to ask about our reaction to the food. We did not see him for awhile and asked the second server for a refill of coffee and whether we would see our server again. I asked for the burnt sausage to removed from the price of the breakfast and our unfriendly waiter said sharply "she already told me". If you want excellence in customer service including promptness and waiter personality, CIBO, sadly does not deliver. read more

I came here en route to a different restaurant but since it just opened, I figured I'd give it a shot. I came pretty early and surprisingly, there was a decent amount of people. I walked in and was greeted rather quickly. While there were still a couple tables towards the middle of the restaurant, for whatever reason the host sat me all the way in the back. Literally the last table before you enter the kitchen. I found that rather odd but didn't say anything. I was given water in a plastic cup and then she came back over to take my order. The steak looked good so I went with that, although I did have my eye on the pizettes. After a brief wait, my food was brought out. Everything seemed ok at first but I noticed this man (I'm unsure of his position; could have been the manager), came by and wiped dust from my table onto his hands and kept going. Not a good look. For one, this could have been done prior to me being seated and 2, I'm literally eating! At that point, you should have let the dust be. Truth be told, I hadn't really noticed the debris UNTIL he did what he did. The dish itself was pretty good although the piece of meat I got was fattier than I'd like. It was seasoned pretty well but if I come back, I'll ask for it to be cooked medium rare. I asked for it to be medium but it seemed more medium well. The eggs were pretty good, but the potatoes were meh. When I was ready to check out, she came by with her machine and I swiped my card. I noticed that the tip automatically defaults to 25%! That's a bit outlandish if you ask me, especially considering there wasn't much she did. Overall, it was a decent visit. I'm going to come back when they finish construction as to not have anyone else wipe dust off my table while I'm eating. Additionally, double-check the tip amount BEFORE you confirm! read more

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Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch and thankfully it was not too busy. Unfortunately service was not good... we had to wait a while for someone to greet us and then when we sat, they never came to our table. I had to eventually go up and ask if we could order. The food itself is delicious. We enjoyed our pizzas greatly. The pepperoni New York style one is incredible! Especially for the price, only $7 for a huge slice. The coffee is fine, but i wouldn't say the $7 price tag for an iced latte makes me want to get it again. The place itself is also gorgeous! Their patio area is perfectly shaded. As long as you're willing to endure the mediocre service, I recommend checking them out! Now I just wish they had pizza by the slice for dinner too... read more

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What a great addition to the neighborhood! We visited Cibo for lunch and it was fantastic. We were seated promptly and ordered a black coffee and a caramel latte. The latte was delicious! For food, we ordered the caprese sandwich, a chicken sandwich, and a cheese pizza slice to share. Everything was wonderful. Their red sauce is delicious. The portions are very generous. The pizza is some of the best pizza we have had in STL; I would rank it in the top 5. Service was friendly and the inside is nicely decorated with big chandeliers and plants. I can't wait for the patio to open. read more

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New spot in the neighborhood! Lots of seating. Parking was a bit tough so we parked around the block. The salad was super fresh. Sandwiches are huge. The bread was delicious. Square pizza piece is also huge. Quick service even with everyone being new. Cannot wait to come back and try some more items! read more

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Super cute restaurant, the design and lighting is on point. Small lot for parking. Dined for lunch, will come again for dinner. This visit was shortly after the new restaurant opening; when I visited sodas were in cans, not sure if they have a fountain soda machine behind the scenes; Diet Coke drinkers you are warned. My sister who's an avid coke drinker prefers fountain soda. read more

Cibo Italia - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

We truly enjoyed our meal, the service and the entire experience. Vincent, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable and made sure to snag the last Tiramisu for me! Yum! read more

Cibo Italia - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

I have been meaning to check Cibo out. I was so curious when they started the renovation for this building and I didn't expect it to be a new restaurant. I love the decorations and the design of Cibo. There are outdoor areas as well perfect for a good weather day. They are currently serving breakfast lunch and dinner. For the lunch menu, i was so torn between the sandwich and the pizza but i settled for 2 different slices of pizza. One is a simple cheese pizza and the other is the Sicilian pizza. They are quite the opposites bc one is thin and the other was so thick and loaded. For the price, I would say the slices are freaking massive. We were all in shock when they brought out the food. I also couldn't get over how beautiful this cheese pizza looked. Now the Sicilian pizza definitely blew my mind. The crust was probably the best that I have ever had. It was thick but soft and airy as pillow. Normally I'm more of New York style pizza but this one conquered me for real. I spent about $15 for this meal and it was so worth it! Highly recommend this place. PS: extra points for the nice service and the big parking lot read more

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Such a cool new place in University City. Michael Del Pietro has done it again! Food presentation is fabulous and yes, delicious. Aesthetically beautifully done. Inside and outside dining. Do yourself a favor and try Cibo. read more

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Dinner review: When I saw they had just started dinner service on Instagram, had to grab a reservation as I'd been lusting after their food as they ramped up for their opening. Food did not disappoint. We started with camponatta (recommended by our server) which was served with crostini. For dinner we opted for the pepperoni pizza (hot honey on the side as my husband is not a hot honey fan), a half portion of the Pancetta pasta, and the polpetts (meatballs). We had a really hard time picking a favorite dish, everything was high quality, presented beautifully, and delicious. Our server was superb, clearly green (given it was night 2 or 3 of service), but accommodating and attentive. The open, bright, and airy atmosphere was great for a late spring evening. I will definitely be back to try both breakfast and lunch. I honestly think it's better than Sugo's (and Sugo's is really good)! read more

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From the elegant entrance , open, lit with natural sunlight, atmosphere, incredible, friendly service.honor of personal visit by the owner Michael Del Pietro. I can't say enough. Don't be surprised if he shows up at your table just to say hello and see how things are going. That's a real owner .As far as the food is concerned, I had the Italiano sandwich big enough to feed a family alongside with a beautiful old-school Italian beer, Menembrea! Thank you read more

Cibo Italia - Italiano! - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

Great service again! This time took my husband and we did pizza, salad and sandwiches! Sat outside and it was a gorgeous patio. Until next time! read more

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New place by Michael Del Pietro after they closed Il Palato and I'm already obsessed. The BEST pizza by the slice I've ever had (trips to NY included) and only $6, add a side salad for only $4 and you have a great meal for only $10 (in THIS economy? Yes, really). I got the pepperoni and the spicy pep with the sweet ricotta was a perfect combination. Highly recommend. Ambiance can't be beat too. Bright, airy and they have what looks like a cute new patio in the works. We will be back. read more

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Great neighborhood vibe! Food delicious sandwiches and salad, very fresh. The door was opened for you and the hostess greeted you! Joan H. read more

We were excited to see a new Italian place close to us in U City. We walked in for a late dinner, no reservations, and were politely asked to wait while the (very) young hostess tried to figure out if a table was, indeed, available. We were seated against the long half-wall. It took our waiter a bit to even get water to us but when he finally came to our table, we were ready with our entire order. We split a Caesar salad and the crudo appetizer. We both really liked the salad with all the breadcrumbs--good flavor and crunch. I got the sausage pizza. My daughter got the mushroom pasta. The pizza was just ok. My daughter thought her pasta was a bit too al dente, but otherwise ok. We treated ourselves to tiramisu and the flourless chocolate cake. Both were also just ok. We were comparing this place with Katie's and O+O Pizza and it fell short, unfortunately. The interior is pretty cool looking. The staff seems a bit confused. (I saw several near collisions.) But our waiter said he'd been with the owner for many years. Honestly, he seemed pretty new, too. Maybe we'll try it again after it's matured a bit. read more

The food was just ok. We had the pizza and meatballs. I don't think I'll be going back.

The renovation was terrific, but the work may have been for naught as the food was consistently disappointing. They may may want to look upgrade the food. read more

Great atmosphere, very nice patio. Good service. Food is very good, simple well prepared and presented. Would definitely recommend. read more

Cibo Italia - Fresh baked goods. - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Nice layout, great welcoming atmosphere, delicious spigola, salad, pizza & vino!! I'll be back soon.

Nice casual atmosphere and very cool concept. Staff worked hard and delivered great customer service. Food was as expected from Michael Del Pietro. The salsicca sandwich was delicious and enough for two. Wife had the standard wood fire pizza and Del Pietro salad and it didn't disappoint. Nice work Michael and good luck. read more

Omg what a fantastic place. The food was amazing and the portions were so big! The servers were all amazing and the meal was incredible. Can't wait to come back. I went for a quick lunch and my food arrived within minutes of my order. Great find. read more

Have tried my best to support this new restaurant right down the road but every time there is a new issue: wouldn't let us into an empty place at 4:30 because they would be booked "later on", reservations blocked for days in advance, finally make one 10 days out only to be called and told they are cancelling it & the system shouldn't have booked it. Instead of welcoming, it feels like it's discouraging the neighborhood from coming. Hint taken. read more

First time trying Cibo! We sat in the area closest to the front door. My only suggestion would potentially be to make the few tables in that area, high tops rather than low tops. It could give a better vibe for that little space where people would be waiting for tables. It could also be a more casual spot for drinks. We had a lovely server as well! We ordered 2 Hugo's to start which were good. Then we decided to do the 3 apps to split where we got the castelvetrano olives, hummus and the mortadella mousse. The olives had lemon zest on top which was a great addition. Hummus tasted homemade and was great along with the mousse. My only suggestion on the mortadella mouse would be to add some flaky sea salt or sprinkle of chives! For dinner we ordered the margherita pizza and the pancetta pasta. The pasta needed a little extra heat so we added some red pepper flakes. The pizza was well cooked and flavorful however the menu lists it as having heirloom tomato's which are far larger than the what appear to be cherry tomato's Regardless it was still very delicious! The crust was great and not too tick. Well cooked by the pizza oven. Overall I would most likely come back!! read more

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Great food and service ...... ! Pizza and salad were both delicious. Cool place - nice atmosphere. read more

Very rude experience! Never seated. Yelled at by management. MIs understanding about web site stating no reservations and told when we got there only reservations were being seated. Will not go back there. Not a good way for a new business starting off. Made 5 people very unhappy. read more

What an awesome addition to the neighborhood, these guys are actually hand making the dough and cooking it in the brick oven, infinitely better than a Panera or Starbucks breakfast. Can't wait to come back for dinner and try some of the homemade pasta dishes. read more

Cibo Italia - Breakfast - Italian Near Me - University City, Missouri

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It's hard to believe that this attractive space was once a gas station. It's charming! We split the yummy Big Mike sandwich and had a side salad each. Everything was delicious and the service was attentive and friendly. We want to return and try the pizza. read more

I live in the neighborhood and my husband and I decided to check out the new neighborhood restaurant today, Saturday 6-6-26 at 3:40pm. I walked in the restaurant and it was empty the hostess was on her phone. After a few seconds she acknowledged me and said, "We are closed." She then continued to say they were opened every day at 7:30 and on Sunday at 10. I was confused by her statement and she then repeated her statement. Then, after a few seconds she said, oh we are open at 5 today. If this is how you greet your customers good luck!! Best of luck, but no thanks. read more

I was looking forward to breakfast at Cibo--potentially our neighborhood go-to--but discovered this morning that they do not carry expresso decaf. The "regular" decaf coffee I was served instead of my preferred latte was watery and by the time I added cold milk...Well, yuck. I was really looking forward to expresso made by Italians and reading other reviews that their latte was delicious is galling. It's a deal breaker for me and, I would think, all of us who cannot drink caffeinated coffee. I assume there'd be no decaf capucino after dinner. The food was tasty--for all you caffeine drinkers--but I'm assuming they are still calibrating the oven. The crust of the pizza I had for lunch on my previous visit was so tough I couldn't cut it, and the pannini for breakfast was similarly overbaked. My friend said her biscotti was also overbaked. Mr. Del Pietro comes to UCity with a great reputation. I'm hoping my concerns are simply growing pains. read more

Really nice ambiance and a beautiful setting. I arrived for my 1:00 PM reservation and was greeted by the manager/owner when I entered. A pleasant young hostess seated me immediately and accommodated my request for outdoor dining Unfortunately, the service did not match the atmosphere. I ordered an iced latte but was brought a hot one. Instead of remaking it, the server simply provided a cup of ice. Throughout my meal, I noticed management checking on several other tables to make sure guests were enjoying their experience, but no one ever stopped by my table. When my food arrived, I asked for syrup. The gentleman delivering the food told me it "wouldn't need any" and said they didn't have syrup available. I then asked for honey, and he replied that the dish didn't need it and walked away, never returning with anything. The toast itself had good flavor, although it was a bit soggy. I do appreciate that the waitress removed the latte from the bill. However, when I paid, she simply swiped my card and walked away without saying a word. As I left, not a single employee acknowledged me or thanked me for coming. The atmosphere was nice but with so many dining options available, customer service matters. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not return. read more

Beautiful, upscale yet relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We enjoyed brunch on Mother's Day. The food was exceptional and the staff was friendly and accommodating. A great addition to the neighborhood. read more