Italian sandwich · Scripps Ranch

Meatball Sandwich

$17.95

Sicilian house-made meatballs, marinara, mozzarella and provolone, grilled on house bread. The Tarantino family recipe.

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Served on a whole 8-inch round of our focaccia, baked fresh in house every day.

Pickup only, at Buon Cibo, 10380 Spring Canyon Road in Scripps Ranch.

Meatball sandwich at Buon Cibo Italian Specialties

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Meatball Sandwich, in their words.

10 five-star reviews mentioning this dish. Each keeps its original source.

Yelp ★★★★★

“The meatball sub was the standout for me, it was incredibly flavorful and juicy. The bread was surprisingly soft and held up perfectly to the meat and sauce.”

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This Italian deli delivered on both delicious food and wine. In the front is the deli, where you can grab a few items or order at the counter. They offer everything from sandwiches and pizza to pasta and desserts. I also love that they have fresh-made pasta, sauces, and prepared dishes that you can take home. In the back is the wine bar and dining area, making it a cute and casual place to enjoy a meal. We ordered a pizza, a meatball sub, a bottle of wine, and a cannoli. The pizza had a great crust with excellent flavor throughout. The meatball sub was the standout for me, it was incredibly flavorful and juicy. The bread was surprisingly soft and held up perfectly to the meat and sauce. The cannoli was amazing, with a filling that wasn't overly sweet. The service was wonderful. The staff helped us pick a great bottle of wine that complemented our meal and stopped by to check on us throughout our visit. The employees at the counter were also super friendly and patient with our questions. Even though it's not a traditional full-service restaurant, the service was excellent. I can't wait to go back for more delicious food and wine.

Shong H.Jun 14, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Google ★★★★★

“I had a meatball sandwich on freshly made bread and it was spot on delicious!”

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What a wonderful surprise to find this delightful little Italian cafe and shop and wine cellar in the middle of a north eastern San Diego subdivision! It’s like a little taste of Italy, or at least Little Italy, right there in Scripps Ranch. It is located across the street from Sammy’s but the experience is worlds apart! The food is incredible and authentic! I had a meatball sandwich on freshly made bread and it was spot on delicious! The Pizza Margherita was perfect! Wine selection is fantastic, per my Noni, I don’t drink! After lunch we wandered the market finding imported Italian cookies and candies and other delicious imported dry goods. But they also have a bakery and their desserts are to die for! Plus the freshly made ready to eat raviolis of every imaginable flavor combination. I am a huge fan and will be visiting Buon Cibo every time I visit my Noni!

Lisa L.ECaptured September 11, 2026View on Google (opens in a new window)

Yelp ★★★★★

“Highly recommend the albacore tuna or the meatball sandwich - honestly you cannot go wrong with anything you order here!”

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A gem of an Italian deli with absolutely incredible fresh baked bread which makes their sandwiches phenomenal. Highly recommend the albacore tuna or the meatball sandwich - honestly you cannot go wrong with anything you order here!

Jyothi C.May 4, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Yelp ★★★★★

“We both ordered the meatball Sandwich (recommended by the gentleman that worked there).”

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Cute new little Italian deli in scripps. It connected to the new apartments off spring canyon. The decor is adorable and a pretty decent size. There is indoor and outdoor seating. A GF and I came here to try it out since it recently opened. We both ordered the meatball Sandwich (recommended by the gentleman that worked there). I was debating between that and the chicken pesto but he said the meatball sandwich was his favorite so I got that. I'll try the pesto chicken next time. Btw.. the sandwich is huge, so sharing is probably best: The bread is amazing! Next time we come we will have to try the pizzas, they looked pretty amazing! And they serve wine!! The staff is super friendly! Will definitely comeback for a visit. Love all these new great restaurants popping up in Scripps.

Mei T.Mar 8, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Yelp ★★★★★

“I tried the Spicy Sicilian and the Meatball Sandwich and both were huge and had so much flavor.”

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The sandwiches from Buon Cibo are great! I tried the Spicy Sicilian and the Meatball Sandwich and both were huge and had so much flavor. The Spicy Sicilian was my favorite because I'm a sucker for hot honey, and the pepperoncinis were an unexpected, but delicious add! At first I thought they only had outdoor seating, but they had a back room with a handful of tables as well. The staff was also very kind and the food came out pretty fast. I would love to come back and try their pizza next time and maybe some desserts. Definitely check out if you're in the area!

Sydni S.Apr 7, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Yelp ★★★★★

“I asked which was the most popular sandwich was and the guy at the counter said "meatball" so I ordered it.”

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So excited we have this new restaurant in our neighborhood. I stopped by to get lunch. I asked which was the most popular sandwich was and the guy at the counter said "meatball" so I ordered it. I also ordered one of the to go dinner packs. They were out of the meat lasagna so the guy recommended the chicken pesto lasagna. I waited around 10 minutes and looked through all of the products they sell....wow so many options! I can definitely buy marinara sauce and fresh pasta in the near future...When I got home, I was so surprised with how huge the sandwich is. My husband and I shared it and it was so good and the bread was so fresh! My hubby doesn't normally like Italian food and sandwiches but he said I should go back to get some sandwiches for my daughter and granddaughter who are coming this weekend. For dinner, I heated up the chicken pesto lasagna in the toaster oven and it was so good! It reminded me of my lasagna dinner in Venice last year, every single bite was so fresh and delicious . I will definitely go back!

Deb O.Mar 5, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Yelp ★★★★★

“The mortadella has crunchy pistachios against the soft burrata, spicy arugula, olive oil, and the shaved mortadella itself with olives, 10/10 The meatball sandwich was also served on a round, which was a fun take (easier to eat this way, tbh!) Sauce, meat, and cheese..”

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Stopped by in their second week of being open to grab a couple sandwiches, a mortadella and a meatball. Service was smooth, we placed our order then looked around the shop, decided to add a couple fresh cannolis before paying. They've got such a solid selection of traditional items that can be quite difficult to find elsewhere, cheeses, sauces, one-pot pastas, drinks, snacks, etc. The sandwiches were fantastic, the bread is the biggest factor for me, and I'm not sure what this is called, but it was like a soft, round, foccacia, with a bit of a crunch, perfect! The mortadella has crunchy pistachios against the soft burrata, spicy arugula, olive oil, and the shaved mortadella itself with olives, 10/10 The meatball sandwich was also served on a round, which was a fun take (easier to eat this way, tbh!) Sauce, meat, and cheese.. can't go wrong, Italian-American comfort food, also 10/10. The cannolis were fantastic - each end covered in mini chocolate chips, the whole thing dusted with a copious amount of powdered sugar.. delicate, flaky shells.. 10/10 We'll be back many times, already eyeing that prosciutto caprese sandwich and the spicy Sicilian.

Andrew C.Mar 12, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Yelp ★★★★★

“We did shared dining starting out with salads then enjoyed meatball sandwich's, several pinsas and finished off with great deserts.”

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First trip to Buon Cibo with a group of 8. Great experience all around. Tomas Assisted us with the wine. We did shared dining starting out with salads then enjoyed meatball sandwich's, several pinsas and finished off with great deserts. Gianni was our server and he was spectacular. So accommodating and truly went out of his way to add to the evening. We will for sure return.

Kirk ..Feb 28, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Yelp ★★★★★

“We had and LOVED the beet salad, arugula salad, meatball sandwiches, and omg the pizza!”

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The 8 of us ALL loved Buon Cibo!! Special shout-out to Gianni. He was a perfect waiter with recommendations and stopping by with great timing to check on us; he was so kind and professional too. We had and LOVED the beet salad, arugula salad, meatball sandwiches, and omg the pizza! Don't leave without one of those- I loved the mushroom/spinach/pine nut one the best but all were terrific! Thank you, Tomas, for your delicious wine recommendations. Wow. We will be back- our new spot!!

Suzanne N.Feb 28, 2026View on Yelp (opens in a new window)

Google ★★★★★

“Flavorful pizzas and sandwiches! I’ve tried many different items so far (tiramisu, cannoli cake, tuscan spinach and mushroom pinsa, spicy Sicilian pinsa, albacore tuna sandwich, meatball sandwich) and most of them were tasty. I wouldnt order the spicy Sicilian pinsa again because it tasted oddly sweet for a pizza. I would also skip their cakes because the...”

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Flavorful pizzas and sandwiches! I’ve tried many different items so far (tiramisu, cannoli cake, tuscan spinach and mushroom pinsa, spicy Sicilian pinsa, albacore tuna sandwich, meatball sandwich) and most of them were tasty. I wouldnt order the spicy Sicilian pinsa again because it tasted oddly sweet for a pizza. I would also skip their cakes because they were too sweet for me. Staff were very friendly. I will return to try more items on the menu.

Tu NgoCaptured September 11, 2026View on Google (opens in a new window)

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Big. Every sandwich is built on a whole 8-inch round of our focaccia, baked fresh in house every day, so it eats like a meal.

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