Italian Bites at Cibaria Trattoria

Why Otter likes this place

Cibaria Trattoria is the kind of place where date night turns into something just a little bit special. Perched right across from Manly Beach, it channels the charm of an Italian seaside piazza with all the good stuff that comes with it—think house-made pasta, wood-fired pizzettas, grilled meats, and a gorgonzola trolley that gets wheeled right up to your table (yes, seriously). The space is open and coastal, with terracotta tones, ocean views and that warm, slightly chaotic Italian energy that makes you feel like you're on holiday. You can pop in for an easy lunch, settle in for a slow dinner, or catch the sunset from the rooftop terrazza with a spritz in hand. Food-wise, it's a choose-your-own-adventure through salumeria, spaghetteria, friggitoria and more. Whether you're team ragu or seafood tagliatelle, there's something to match the mood. And if you've got room, gelato from their in-house gelateria is a must.