Best pizza in town & the atmosphere is great.. Most of the hostesses are very pleasant

Food, service, vibe- is all great here! I came here tonight to get a pizza to go. As I drove up, I saw that there was live music next door at D'Argenzio winery. So I knew that Cibo would be slammed. And then, I walked in, placed my order and got a fair estimate on the time it would take. First, I was helped by Emma, who took my order and updated me more than once while I waited. Although the restaurant was packed, she easily managed the walk in orders as well as several tables. She was calm, friendly and helpful. Helping get high chairs for kids and checking on customers, with a smile the whole time. Good, friendly service is at the top of my "must have" list! Second, and the big reason I will keep coming back, is the pizza! OMG- the sausage and mushroom was so delicious! Perfectly cooked crust, delicious mushrooms and sausage and the wonderfully fresh and seasoned red sauce. You can taste the ripe tomatoes! So, thanks so much for my delicious dinner tonight, Cibo Rustica. And thanks, Emma, for the great service for a take out order! read more

Did this place change owners? I feel like the quality has really gone down here, which is sad, because we used to love Cibo. Everything tasted like it was from Sysco. The salad was overdressed, the croutons & dressing were definitely not made in-house, same with the gnocchi, sausage, pretty much everything. Pesto was so garlicky it was unpleasant and off-putting . We left super disappointed. $75 for a salad, one pizza, and a kid pasta that tasted mediocre at best. Bummer. Also, super overstimulating when you can hear the kitchen music blasting alongside the Italian classics. It wasn't busy, but it was cacophonous for sure. read more

I'll start off by saying I came here for a chill vibe and based off other Yelp reviews. I wanted to like this place as I've been wanting to come here for a while. The service was ok. When you get Italian you usually know you're looking at a $75-100 bill depending on the spot. This place came out to around $75 for the two dishes and the bruschetta and a Shirley temple. Normally this isn't a problem if the food is good. The bruschetta bread was soggy, and the bread was not properly toasted and the Parmesan cheese seemed to just be thrown on the dish. (See picture). The penne pesto pasta had 0 flavor. I had to ask for salt to make it taste alright. Which was disappointing as I could tell the pesto sauce was fresh, but the actual dish wasn't good. My partner tried the pasta and the chicken they put on the pasta had bones. He had to take out two bones while eating a piece of chicken. The bolognese gnocchi tasted off, the gnocchi did not seem to be made in house, and tasted store bought tbh. The bolognese sauce tasted bitter, which was different to say the least. Unfortunately we ended up leaving both dishes full and paying and leaving. Our waiter did not ask if we liked our food or if something was wrong as most places do if the plates are left basically full. I will add that a hi light to the place is it's pretty empty and service is relatively quick. However, the food didn't leave me wanting to return. I don't think I'd come back. read more

See all

This place is such a gem! Kind of hidden but well worth the visit. The service is lovely, very attentive. Definitely some Italian bar vibe. The food is delicious, our fave is the Cesar salad with anchovies (yum) and Lucian pizza. I don't normally like the white or cream sauce base but it's amazing. It does have a spicy bite to it though so be warned. My new fave place for pizza and Cesar salad. The menu selection is limited however what i've tried on it has been wonderful! read more

See all

Great spot with delicious food. Low key and family style. Enjoyed the arugula salad and rigatoni with ragu plus a wine spritzer. read more

See all

What a great place. The ambiance is relaxing and so open and chill. The pizza is great, the salad wonderful. The staff were funny and fun. They made sure everyone was happy. We went to an event at the Luther Burbank Arts Center and it's less than 10 min away with great parking. read more

I really wanted to like this place more than I did. The food was okay, mediocre at best but the atmosphere made up for it. We came on a Friday evening and there were no seats inside so we were seated outside. Server had to be reminded multiple times to bring enough table settings for our party of 4. I am not sure why they thought our 4 year old wouldn't need a plate or utensils. Easily remedied. As for the food. We ordered: Roasted Zucchini Flowers - I am always excited to see this on the menu but was disappointed to get what was a very bready deep fried dough. It tasted alright, a bit on the salty side and essentially was a carb. Would not recommend if you were expecting lightly battered zucchini flowers. Spinach Ravioli - This was good. Flavorful and the sauce was plentiful. Italian Sausage Mushroom Pizza - Okay pizza for what it was. We ended up taking most of this home as the bread was thick which made it very filling. read more

See all

My favorite Italian restaurant! The Cibo Star is incredible and the Caesar is amazing

Walked in and was immediately greeted by the owner and a sip of white wine on the house! We ordered CIBO star but subbed Italian sausage for pepperoni. Absolutely delicious and sooo cheesy! We also got the arugula salad to start. It was good, could have used another veggie in it in my opinion but I love veggies. My family also got the gnocchi, delicious!!!! Very saucy. A margarita pizza which was also a delight! The place is a little small and the music was loud but overall a cozy spot. We enjoyed the art! read more

Cibo Rustico Pizzeria - The Cibo Star - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I was in the mood for pizza and found Cibo with the help of Yelp. What a wonderful restaurant. I was torn between the Margarita and Francesca pizza and they let me do half and half. The Margarita was okay but the Francesca was phenomenal. It had basil pesto with artichokes , topped off with arugula. Great flavor. The service was so friendly and wonderful. I loved the decor with black and white photos of Sophia Loren, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin and others celebrities from that era throughout the restaurant. I look forward to returning:) read more

We enjoyed the ambiance, the food was good, and the owner was friendly to chat with. Good experience.

We went to our event in the parking lot CIBO Rustico pizza and decided to stop by and try their pizza out. It was really busy, but they were selling pizza by the slice, which they said they typically don't do, but they did for the event. We wanted the sausage pizza and a pepperoni pizza. Both were really good. All the staff were very friendly and it was very likely in fun atmosphere. We will have to try them again during normal business menu as everything tasted wonderful. read more

See all

Delicious food. I have eaten there and I've also gotten pizza to go many times. I love the margarita pizza and the Caesar salad is delicious and enough for two to share. Very nice atmosphere and everybody is super kind and attentive. read more

CIBO Rustico Pizzeria is basically Italy without the jet lag or awkward airport security pat-downs. The ingredients are straight from Italy, and you can taste the passport stamps in every bite. Their CIBO star pizza? At first bite, you think, "huh, that's different." By the second bite, you're Googling how to say I love you in Italian. The staff is wonderful, and the owner is the kind of guy who could probably sell you a used Fiat and you'd thank him for it. Friendly, kind, and clearly passionate about pizza. Only downside? Their hours. On weekdays it's dinner only, which means I'm forced to look at my sad sandwich at lunchtime while whispering "why can't you be CIBO?" Weekends they do lunch AND dinner--aka the happiest 48 hours of the week. Once again, the humble hole-in-the-wall wins. Just don't tell too many people, I still want a table. read more

Cibo Rustico Pizzeria - Cibo Star - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Excellent Gnocchi with the bolognese sauce. Very reasonably priced with large portions. Also got a sausage & mushroom pizza which was very good, also very reasonable price. Staff was professional & very attentive. Will definitely be going bag. Not a big menu but what the serve is top notch. read more

Our lacrosse team of 45 was in Santa Rosa for a tournament, and CIBO Rustico absolutely went above and beyond to accommodate us on a Saturday night with very short notice. From the planning process to the end of the evening, everything was handled professionally and with genuine hospitality. Sophia and the entire staff worked incredibly hard to make sure our large group had a seamless experience, and they absolutely delivered. The food was outstanding. I ordered the CIBO Star, and it was one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time. You could immediately tell the ingredients were fresh and high quality, and every bite was fantastic. We also enjoyed a bottle of their house-made SuperTuscan, which was exceptional and paired perfectly with dinner. With a group our size, it's almost impossible to please everyone, yet I didn't hear a single complaint. In fact, several families commented that they couldn't believe we were able to get into CIBO because it's such a well-regarded local restaurant. If you're looking for incredible wood-fired pizza, outstanding service, and people who genuinely care about their guests, I can't recommend CIBO Rustico enough. They helped make our tournament weekend even more memorable, and if we're ever back in Santa Rosa, CIBO will be at the top of our list. Thank you, Sophia, and thank you to the entire CIBO team. We truly appreciate everything you did for us. read more

CIBO Rustico was one of the highlights of our weekend in Santa Rosa! We brought our lacrosse team and families for dinner after a long day of tournament games, and the atmosphere couldn't have been more perfect. The restaurant has such a warm, welcoming vibe that made it easy for everyone to relax, connect, and enjoy the evening together. The staff was incredibly accommodating, the service was outstanding, and the food and wine were fantastic. I especially loved the CIBO Star and the house-made SuperTuscan--both were exceptional. Thank you to the entire CIBO team for helping create such a memorable evening for our players and families. We can't wait to come back! read more

Absolutely amazing. Incredible food and service. Great vibe and reasonable pricing. You can definitely bring your kiddos or just have a date night. read more

Great food, amazing ambiance and excellent service! It's one of our go to favorites. The Cibo Star pizza is delicious and the Risotto (when in the menu) is the best around. read more

Wanted to give this place one last try. -Service - very slow, inattentive -wait time - forever to get our food - taste - pizza dough is so bland now, not sure what happened to the amazing pizza I had from this place Will I return - no with 2 poor experiences, do not even want to do a to go order. read more

We went there to celebrate an anniversary. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting - total family vibe. The food was amazing. So much flavor, yet nothing was heavy. We got a bottle of the D'Argenzio Pinot, which is from their family winery, next door. Delicious wine that's on the lighter side. I was told that is the Italian style, which is great because it's more natural and doesn't give me a headache like other local Pinots. CIBO Rustico has become a regular go-to for a delicious meal that won't cost us a fortune. If you're lucky, Ray will be there to greet you and make you feel as though you're a part of the family. We decided to go next door to the winery for dessert and to hear some live music, which they feature on Friday nights. Great evening out and a great place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

Excellent flavor and presentation. The quality of ingredients are easily noticeable. Kind workers and great service. The ambiance was unique, and cozy. I will be back. read more

Really awesome ambient with delicious food. Everything was good from service to taste of food and pricing. Will definitely come back read more

See all

I went with out of town friends to CIBO Rustico last night and we had a fantastic experience! Small but great wine selection, delicious food (all 3 of us loved our dinner choices) and a quaint place with authentic decor and good music playing! It felt like we had stopped into a cute restaurant in Tuscany! The staff were friendly and attentive! I will definitely go back and soon!!! read more

We had dinner at Cibo on a busy Friday night; service was excellent- fast and friendly. The food was amazing, especially the artichoke fritelle appetizer and the Cibo Star pizza. We also loved the caesar salad. For dessert the 3 layer chocolate mousse and the crema pistachio were divine. The wine was phenomenal. LOVE their Pinot Nior, and the Super Tuscan. Will definitely be back soon. read more

The food is excellent always fresh ingredients and the service is amazing this is my favorite restaurant.

The food is so good! We especially like the Fava Bean salad. We order it every time we go. The Havana pizza is delicious! It's hard to try other options when we go back. The atmosphere is cozy and good for a large group if you want to celebrate a special occasion. The prices are reasonable too. read more

We had an amazing time celebrating a bday. Great food and service! The ambiance was cozy and inviting. Will definitely come again.

What a gems!! Small family own athletic Italian restaurant! We come with our daughter and young family and the staff is fantastic! Wish I would have taken pictures of the food before we devoured it read more

We walked in, got seated right away and they were very attentive. We had pepperoni pizza and it was one of the best tasting pepperoni pizzas we've had later was our server. She was very nice helpful, and the owner. I'm assuming came over and gave us a sample of wine which my wife enjoyed and she ordered a glass overall great place and we will be back. read more

Literally the worst pizza I've ever eaten. The salad had croutons from a box, the pizza was undercooked, poorly made crust, and no one cared about the quality, truly insulting to the consumer. read more

Sep 2023 3.5 I'd say. Came in for a date night. The decor has changed a lot and an addition of outdoor seating as well. Noise can be a little rough depending on where you're at inside. Service was friendly, and helpful with any questions. It was pretty busy as the night went on, and check ins and water refills infrequent. We had gotten the roasted seasonal veggies and breadsticks to share along with a bottle of the Colagrossi vino rosso. My partner ordered the veal canneloni and I got the affinare truffle veggie pizza. My partner liked the canneloni. It was cooked well and the cheese was gooey throughout. The red sauce added a nice richness to it that wasn't too tart. The crust for the pizza had good bite and was nice and chewy though a bit plain. The parmesan sauce worked well bringing things together. The roasted veggies were not my cup of tea though. They tasted plain and definitely needed seasoning. And desserts of course with chocolate mousse and the nonna zepole. The mousse was simple and good. I like the hazelnut in the mix. The nonna zepole was warm and tasty though I wanted something to dip it in or like a fruit compote to compliment. Still pretty good overall for what we had. read more

See all

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The prices were comfortable. I would definitely recommend them.

Sorry, Cibo, but last night's dinner experience was not so great. I give it one star for "trying" First the parking lot is taken over by a business around the corner. At 5:45pm we had to park around the block on the street. No big deal, really. The Caesar salad was ok, not great. Not much dressing on it at all, and what was on it was overpowered by lemon and dry parmesan cheese. I have had much better. The server delivered the wrong pizza, we had ordered the Francesca which was supposed to have buffalo mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and garlic basil pesto. The predominant flavor was the arugula topping, followed by the garlic basil pesto, and a tiny hint of mozzarella. They really short changed us on the mozzarella and artichoke hearts. I tasted a few slivers of shaved artichoke leaves, that's about it. The crust of the two pizzas was touch and chewy, not in the right way that is! I think they overwork the dough in the kitchen. Or the recipe is just not something I am used to. The restaurant comped us our first "wrong" pizza, but it was so awful, we threw it out at home. Dining room is beyond casual, sort of dumpy. The very nice owner spends most of his time schmoozing with customers he knows instead of watching the kitchen. I won't go back. read more

See all

Well, as a fellow 2nd generation Italian I sincerely wanted to love the place and the food, but alas it is not to be. The room to say the least is casual, so much so it borders on being a dump. Rather forlorn Industrial / Rustic (can that really be a thing?) and really low budget. Look at my photos of the paper menus that are so crumpled and dirty they needed to be thrown in the trash months ago. Complimentary 2 oz pours of Paro pinot noir as a greeting was friendly and sincere. The wine is sold by the glass for $15. I never heard of the wine and looked it up on my phone. Found a place that sells it for $17.61 a bottle. Though on the Paro wines website the charge is $56 / bottle. The Cesar salad was okay. Crisp lettuce. Smooth tasty sauce. Added $3 worth of anchovies with was four. After all the accolades from other Yelper's about how heavenly the pizza is here, mine was barely okay with lots of faults. Firstly, we ordered the Francesca with pesto, artichoke hearts and was served the limone. The mistake was rectified by giving us the Lemon pizza at no charge and then the Francesca was brought to table 10 minutes later. The Lemon pizza was just plain weird. The sharp acid bite from the juice / zest combined with the bitterness of the copious amount of arugula was not a soothing experience. The Francesca though a little more mellow with the cheese and scant amount of pesto sauce, the arugula on this one can be eliminated for a more pleasing pizza. My major complaint though for both pizzas is that the dough is overworked which makes it overly leather like, dense which is hard to bite, chew and swallow. Barbara & I brought home the 40% of pizza that we didn't eat here. This morning I threw away the arugula, added slices of salted cherry tomatoes, painted on olive oil, dusted on some sea slat and put it in my air fryer for 5 minutes. Which greatly improved the flavor and made the dough more crunchy which is a small improvement over leather. After this little experiment with so-so results the rest of the pizza is in the trash bin. We came here because our first choice was to eat pizza at L'oro di Napoli downtown Santa Rosa. (Arguably, the best pizza in town), But the wood fired oven there was broken. No pizza being made. So we were glad to finally visit Cibo. We love the D'Argenzio family wines which are made across the parking lot, been drinking them for years. But the pizza not so much. Won't return. read more

See all

Since last year we visited a few more times because the food is good. Our most recent visit was the last straw. We thought the service was on top of it when the server set up a table special since the restaurant was packed. Unfortunately, it wasn't like that. We were given menus that have seen better days. One menu had scratch outs and the other had sauce or something smeared on it. When another server came out to take our order they were out of so many items and it was only 645p. 3 appetizers and a pasta dish. We ordered 2 alcohol drinks, breadsticks and the Cibo Star pizza. Our pizza was brought to us with not even an option of parm cheese or another round. Throughout our visit a few servers walked by us, looked at us but not one time did they check up on us. The server who delivered the pizza told us our breadsticks were late and we canceled the order. Then towards the end of our meal she came out with them. We told her we had canceled the order because they were so late. She became annoyed and took them away. Again no one asked if things were good or needed more to drink. We finally asked for parm cheese. The pizza was really good. It has a lot of flavor. We felt like the stepchildren in the corner. read more

See all

Cute restaurant with great ambiance. The pizza and caesar salad were so good! Service was great! Will definitely be back.

My fiancé and I absolutely love this place! So when we were thinking of a place to have our daughters baptism lunch, we reached out and Sophia, their Executive Assistant, was such a delight to work with. Sophia immediately helped us book the party of over 20+ guests, she helped us setup a pre-order menu and made great suggestions for options that our entire party would enjoy. The day of the lunch everyone was so welcoming and accommodating, I am very appreciative and would recommend Rustico for anyone looking for something sweet and intimate. read more

What a delightful surprise! I just went to this neighborhood restaurant for the first time recently. When I leave a restaurant happy and smiling it means the food and the service were wonderful. It's not fancy, it feels like home and after meeting the owner it was obvious he was in his element. Friendly, serving really good food. There were three of us and we ordered some appetizers, a pizza , two pastas and dessert.Shared it all and had a bit to take home. The Artichoke Fritelle and Fava Beans are very good, as were the Veal Ossobucco Ravioli and the Bolognese. I will be back to try some of the other dishes. read more