Cibus Puglia

Cibus is on Via Chianche di Scarano, a ten-minute walk from the Chiesa Matrice. The restaurant holds the no. 31 spot on the 50 Top Italy list for trattorie bistro moderni, specializing in traditional Italian and Mediterranean cooking. The room runs smart and elegant, maintaining a formal register that feels distinct from the casual pace of the surrounding streets.

While the Centro Storico di Ceglie Messapica is a ten-minute walk away, this address avoids the dense tourist footfall of the old center. Choosing Cibus is a bet on technical execution over the frantic pace found in the nearby piazzas. It is for those who want the rigor of a modern Mediterranean kitchen without the clamor that accompanies a meal in the center of town.