CIBVS is a sleek Italian restaurant in Jing’an, helmed by Chef Andrea “Andy” Canciani. Northeastern Italian cuisine from chef’s hometown of Trieste in a cozy and elegant space with approachable prices.
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About Chef Andy & CIBVS
CIBVS, Latin for food, is inspired by the success of Il Nascondiglio, a long-standing private dining experience that first started in 2008. Chef Andy took over menu creation at the private space some years ago, and founded CIBVS in spring 2022 to reach a broader audience. Il Nascondiglio still runs on reservations only; 5 courses, 10 seats.
Chef Andy is a second-generation chef and restaurateur. His start began 30 odd years ago in the kitchens of his family trattoria in Trieste, a city by the sea on the border of Slovenia and Croatia, northeast Italy.
His China origin story is a fascinating one, which involves cycling 10,000km from Italy into the border about 10 years ago. If you’re lucky to catch him after service, pry the story out of him with a glass of Radikon, his preferred Italian natural wine.
I know Andy from his previous Shanghai restaurants, since 2014. He’s humble yet a perfectionist, and the food at CIBVS is a marriage of those traits.
The Space
Located a stone’s throw away from Tonglefang, CIBVS is a small yet cozy space that seats up to 26 guests. They also have two outdoor tables available for maximum four people, which is more suitable for pre-dinner aperitivo.
The Food
Food at CIBVS is refined but approachable. It’s mostly casual, comforting, and straightforward, with secrets to flavor hiding in the laborious sauces and plenty of parmesan cheese. New on the menu are seasonal dishes for the summer.
Some chef specials are on rotation, which include fresh pastas of maltagliati, buckwheat pastas, spinach papperdelle, and ravioli, amongst others.
Two of the perennial signatures and popular favorites, Truffle Chicken (¥298) and Black Angus Tenderloin (¥788, 500g) require pre-order notice one day in advance.
For drinks, its mostly wine. House wine starts from ¥48/glass and ¥188/bottle, more than reasonable.
The selection, which has been recently updated, includes new and old world as well as natural wines, mostly Italian with a couple of Chinese labels. They also have a few classic cocktails from ¥58.
CIBVS is also available for private events, lunches and dinners. Call 13120748988 to inquire.
Nomfluence Readers Deals
The deal below is valid from now until July 20, 2023 for Nomfluence Readers when you book via the link below!
40% off one selected main*
- Scampi Linguine ¥293 (originally ¥488)
- Sous Vide Tuna ¥215 (originally ¥358)
- Wagyu Steak ¥179 (originally ¥298)
*Deal is limited to one selected main per table, per booking.
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CIBVS
Address: No. 101, Bldg 2, 55 Yuyao Lu 余姚路55号2幢沿街101号商铺
Tel: 13120748988
Hours: Tue-Fri, 5pm-11pm; Sat-Sun, 12pm-11pm; last order 9:30pm; closed Monday
