Fried Pizza, Risotto Balls + More: Catch These Italian Street Eats Only at Cibo's Food Truck

(SPOT.ph) Think of Italian food and what probably comes to mind are pizza and pasta—all good stuff, BTW. But there's also so much more to the cuisine than these popular eats; hit up the streets of Italy and you'll find gems like arancini (risotto balls), arrosticini (grilled skewered meat), and more—perfect for digging into when you're after a savory bite on the go. Cibo's letting us in on the joys of these dishes with the Cibo di Strada lineup at their food trucks—which can be spotted at various locations around the Metro, or rented for your own parties!

Also read: The 10 Most Popular Dishes at Cibo in Manila

Check out these exclusives at the food truck of Italian restaurant Cibo:

Deep-fried eats always have a way of getting us all tingly down there and Cibo's got three main options you can peruse. There's the Arancini (P249/order), for starters—crispy balls of risotto in flavors like the classic Stewed Tomato with Mozzarella and Basil; the meaty Bologna-Style Beef and Pork Ragu with Mozzarella; and the earthy Porcini Mushrooms with Gorgonzola and Mozzarella.

Then again, perhaps pizza's your carb of choice. Make it the date with the Pizza Fritta (P149)—a Neapolitan classic comparable to fried hand pies or empanada with its deep-fried-crust-meets-filling concept, as applied to pizza dough and pizza fillings, respectively. Take your pick from the no-fail Pomodoro with Mozzarella and Basilico; the smoky-rich Prosciutto Cotto with Bel Paese, Mozzarella, and Fontina; and the sweet-tooth pleasing Nutella and Banana.

Prefer a lighter bite? Go for the Fritto Misto (P199); this platter of shrimp, squid, zucchini, eggplant, and lemon in a light batter deep-fried to a crisp is as simple as it mega-satisfying, especially with a squeeze of lemon and a quick dip into its accompanying chili maionese. Don't sleep on the Arrosticini (P199) either. Here, beef tender is grilled until lightly charred outside yet juicy inside—then paired with their Tuscan whole wheat bread for nibbling on alongside. 

For the purists, of course, the food truck also serves all-time Cibo faves. Get your fill of their famous spinach-gorgonzola dip a.k.a. the Spinaci Zola (starts at P419/solo) in its lush-meets-earthy glory before digging into the Penne al Telefono (starts at P549/solo)—a no-fail with penne in a sauce of stewed tomatoes and cream. You can't go wrong with the Tagliata di Manzo (starts at P759/solo)—another Cibo signature of sliced beef tenderloin with garlic and rosemary—for your mains, either.

Where to Find Cibo's Food Truck

Cibo's food truck pops up at different parts of the Metro from time to time, updates for which can be found via Cibo's socials. (On April 1 it'll be at DLSU Greenhills' Family Day, and they've got a private event come Good Friday, Cibo tells us.)

What's super fun, though, is that you can also rent the Cibo food truck for your private events—pasta and arancini shindig, anyone? Rates begin at P50,000 net consumable, good for four hours of their services. Every hour or fraction of an hour that exceeds this will be charged with P5,000 per hour. Just give Cibo's hotline a ring at 8891-1111, or drop by your nearest Cibo branch for inquiries.

For reservations and inquiries, contact 8891-1111 or fill out Cibo's contact form. more information, check out Cibo's Facebook page.

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