After a long time, I can finally visit and appreciate this place.
My expectations were not disappointed.
Inside, the atmosphere is soft. The room is simple but well-kept. There's great attention to detail. Relaxing music plays in the background, not at all annoying, at a very low volume. The volume at other tables is also low. I glance over, trying to scrutinize their dishes. I'm pleasantly satisfied by the expressions and smiles that alternate with the forkfuls. Couples exchange forks and whisper, "Taste this! - try this!"
On the walls, I can see "pictures, not paintings," as a person at a nearby table called them—empty frames with postcards in the center. Almost as if to give free rein to fantasy and imagination.
But let's move on to the food. That's why we're here.
Let's get things started with the appetizers:
a delicious
- Fried anchovies, calamari, and baby octopus.
Truly delicious and made with very little oil, so the frying itself remains light.
- Trapani-style purpiceddi (baby octopus) (drowned in a delicious sauce). Mopping up the sauce is a must, or the octopus will be offended.
Continuing with:
- Busiate (a typical pasta from the Trapani province, handmade by housewives with the "busio") with Trapani pesto and shrimp.
It's impossible not to mop up the sauce.
- Very fresh tuna tartare with lime, on a blended basil cream with cucumber and crumbled cannoli shell.
The blended basil cream was so good, I couldn't resist asking for some bread to spread it on top.
An unmissable finale
- Cannoli with ricotta made exclusively from sheep's milk (as the original recipe dictates and tradition dictates), with the addition of Strega liqueur and pistachios. The homemade wafer is sweet and crumbly.
All accompanied by
Catarratto white wine from Cantina di Agrigento.
A special thanks to the entire staff for describing each dish to us, but above all for allowing us to enjoy spectacular dishes, paying so much attention to the allergies and food intolerances we discussed beforehand.
This is a sign of seriousness and professionalism. A true restaurateur knows that allergies are not something to trifle with and knows how to satisfy their customers without disappointing them. Thank you again.
What can I say? We weren't just full, we were thrilled to have discovered and tried this new place, and we'll definitely be back.
sbk85 harlock
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02 Agosto 2025
10,0
Excellent Sicilian restaurant in the center of Rome.
The dishes and flavors immediately transport you to beautiful Sicily, and the kindness of the staff makes you feel at home.
Good value.
We'll definitely be back.
Livia Valenzi
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30 Luglio 2025
10,0
My longing for Sicilian flavors never subsides. This time, I had dinner with Elena Maria, who had just returned from her scout vacation in Langhirano. We celebrated our return home with her grandparents, mother, and babysitter at a surprising Sicilian restaurant in the center of Rome. We especially enjoyed the spaghetti a'muddica, the swordfish fillets, the caponata, and the desserts (the signora cassata and the blancmange), as well as, of course, an excellent wine.
The prices were reasonable, even considering the promotion we took advantage of.
Recommended.
Quick and courteous service. The owner was helpful and friendly. Wheelchair access was easy.
Marco Campione
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28 Luglio 2025
10,0
We had a fantastic time at Art Cibó Ristorante dai Pupi! Very friendly staff; the owner explained the concept and the food passionately! The food was amazing - high quality! absolutely worth the price!
Ralf Krage
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21 Luglio 2025
10,0
Good food and good service in a quiet location. Above-average prices.
Maurizio Mancini
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18 Luglio 2025
8,0
I had lunch at this charming restaurant today with my partner and we had a wonderful meal. The place was very elegant, modern, and not just touristy!
The appetizers: the fried anchovies were average, while the "purpiceddi" were truly exquisite, topped beautifully with sauce, olives, and almond flakes!
The first courses: my partner had the "tagliolini all'astice" and was extremely satisfied, while I had the "vong&pist" (spaghetti with clams and pistachios), which was mouth-watering. Truly excellent.
To finish, two super delicious desserts:
"La Signora Cassata" a delight
"Chocolate Cake" excellent
All served elegantly and professionally.
I will definitely be back to try other traditional dishes.
Clean, elegant place and very professional staff.
Very good
matteo angiolillo
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16 Luglio 2025
10,0
Italiano:
The Art Cibò utilizzando gli yums di The Fork and the sono rimasto soddisfatto. Punto giusto and tenerissimo. Servizio cordiale and atmosfera piacevole, unbuon rapporto qualità-prezzo.
English:
I had dinner at Art Cibò using The Fork yums and I was satisfied. I ordered a well-made carbonara, the flavorful spaghetti “ca’ muddica” with sardines, and as a main course a perfectly cooked and tender grilled tuna fillet topped with caramelized onions. Friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere, good value for money.
中文:
I dined at Art Cibò with yums from The Fork and was very satisfied. I ordered a carbonara pasta that was perfectly cooked, a delicious “ca’ muddica” anchovy pasta, and for main, a seared tuna steak with caramelized onions that was cooked perfectly and very tender. Friendly service, pleasant atmosphere, good value for money.
Alessandro Tonelli
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18 Giugno 2025
10,0
A few years ago it was a nice place to enjoy the best Sicilian seafood cuisine. It has definitely deteriorated. The only thing that is saved is an excellent pasta alla Norma.
Giorgio Comel
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10 Giugno 2025
6,0
Ottimo ristorante in pieno centro per assaporare un po' di cucina tipica siciliana. Pesce freschissimo e personale super cortese. Prezzi giusti considerando il menù e la qualità. Lo consiglio e ci tornerei.
zuccheroecaffe
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26 Aprile 2025
10,0
Art Cibò Ristorante dai Pupi offre un assaggio autentico della cucina siciliana nel centro di Roma.
Atmosfera accogliente… personale ospitale… i piatti proposti valorizzano gli ingredienti siciliani, presentando sia classici che rivisitazioni con cura nella preparazione e nella presentazione. L'esperienza culinaria permette di apprezzare i sapori tipici dell'isola.
Art Cibò Ristorante dai Pupi rappresenta una valida opportunità per chi desidera provare la cucina siciliana a Roma. L'impegno dei proprietari nel proporre un'esperienza autentica è più che apprezzabile.
Bruno M
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19 Aprile 2025
10,0