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Every dinner is made fresh to order from Tom's family recipes, cooked by hand the day you pick it up and never pulled from a case. Because we prepare exactly what is reserved, these are pre-order only – just lock in your order by 8 PM the night before. Walk in, grab your dinner, and add a bottle from the wine boutique and a cannoli or tiramisu to make the whole night effortless.
Sugo Sunday is Buon Cibo’s slow-simmered Italian Sunday sauce meal, made with rigatoni, rich red tomato sugo, one tender meatball, Italian sausage, grated cheese, fresh basil, and warm garlic bread.
This is the kind of meal that makes Sunday feel like Sunday.
At Buon Cibo in Scripps Ranch, our Sugo Sunday is inspired by Tom Tarantino’s Sicilian family recipe, passed down from his Nanu and made the way Sunday sauce is supposed to be made: low and slow, with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and braised meat filling the kitchen with that unmistakable Italian comfort.
Every bowl starts with rigatoni tossed in rich, slow-cooked sugo, then gets topped with a tender meatball, savory Italian sausage, generous grated cheese, and fresh basil. On the side, you get warm garlic bread for every last bit of sauce you will not want to leave behind.
Recommended Wine Pairings
Make it a true Sugo Sunday. Enjoying your meal at Buon Cibo? Settle into the Palermo Room and add a glass from our Fine Daily Wine Selection. Taking it to go? Add one of our recommended bottles and bring home the full Italian Sunday meal experience.
Perfect Pairing — Planeta Etna Rosso DOC, Sicily 2021 — $50
Bright, elegant, and beautifully balanced for slow-simmered tomato sugo, rigatoni, meatball, Italian sausage, cheese, and garlic bread.
Best Take-Home Bottle — Firriato Ribeca Perricone — $42
A savory Sicilian red with enough richness for the sauce and enough freshness to keep every bite balanced.
Bold Upgrade — Firriato Harmonium Nero d’Avola — $56
A fuller, deeper Sicilian red for anyone who wants a bigger, richer pairing with sausage, meatball, and red sauce.
Wine available for guests 21+. Valid ID required at pickup or dine-in. Wine availability may vary.
“Generous portions and amazing flavor.”
“Melts in your mouth. Do not change a thing.”
“Another great meal — we’ll be ordering again next Friday!”
“We loved it!”
“Thank you for giving us date night at home!”
“We’re so happy you’re in the neighborhood!”
“You have a great team.”
“The beef was so tender and flavorful.”
“The chicken was outstanding.”
“The tiramisu was the perfect touch.”
“Generous portions and amazing flavor.”
“Melts in your mouth. Do not change a thing.”
“Another great meal — we’ll be ordering again next Friday!”
“We loved it!”
“Thank you for giving us date night at home!”
“We’re so happy you’re in the neighborhood!”
“You have a great team.”
“The beef was so tender and flavorful.”
“The chicken was outstanding.”
“The tiramisu was the perfect touch.”
Upcoming Events
At Buon Cibo, we take community seriously. Check out some of our upcoming events.
PAINT & SIP NIGHTS
Hosted by local artist Bobby Mitchell of Creative Canvas SD
A relaxed Monday evening of painting and good wine in our Scripps Ranch home. No experience needed. All supplies included, plus two glasses of wine. Just bring yourself.
Every session: 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Buon Cibo, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd
Cost: $45 per guest (includes 2 glasses of wine)
UPCOMING DATES
Mon, Jun 8 "Bella Luna" | Mon, Jun 15 "Beach Walk" | Mon, Jun 22 | Mon, Jul 6 | Mon, Jul 20
Booking and payment are handled by Creative Canvas. Reserve your spot here:
Our Authentic Italian Deli
At Buon Cibo Italian Specialties, we bring the heart of Italy to San Diego. Our deli is a celebration of authentic Italian flavors, crafted with passion and the finest locally sourced organic ingredients.
Restaurant Quality Wine at Market Prices.
At Buon Cibo, you can walk in, select any bottle of wine, and enjoy a true tasting experience. Take a bottle home, or sit down and savor it right here with us.
We believe choosing wine should feel simple. That’s why we built our own wine app — giving you access to 102 exceptional bottles and helping you find exactly what you’re looking for in seconds. Explore it now and discover your next favorite.
Where we come from: The Roots of Buon Cibo
Buon Cibo Italian Specialties isn't just a name—it's a legacy seasoned with sea salt from Porticello, Sicily, and simmered in the vibrant flavors of San Diego's Little Italy.
Our story begins with the Tarantino family, when Pietro Tarantino and Gaetano D'Acquisto set sail for San Diego in the early 1900s. These intrepid Sicilian fishermen didn't just bring their nets; they carried with them the rich culinary traditions that would eventually give birth to Buon Cibo.
Fast forward to today, where Tom Tarantino, grandson of these pioneering spirits, has transformed his family's passion for authentic Italian fare into San Diego's newest culinary destination. Buon Cibo—"good food" in Italian—is more than just a specialty store and deli. It's where time-honored recipes meet modern innovation, where the warmth of a Sicilian kitchen embraces the cool California vibe.
From our show-stopping 8" sandwiches (because yes, size does matter) to our carefully curated selection of imported delicacies, every offering at Buon Cibo is a tribute to our roots and a nod to the future of Italian cuisine in America.
Nestled in the heart of Scripps Ranch, where the Tarantino family has called home for over four decades, Buon Cibo invites you to be part of our continuing story. Come taste the flavors that have journeyed across oceans and generations to land on your plate.
At Buon Cibo, we're not just serving food—we're serving history, passion, and a slice of the good life. Because here, good food always equals good mood. Benvenuti!
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