Chef Margarita Forés’s legacy lives on as CIBO looks ahead, marking more than two decades of fresh, modern, and timeless Italian cuisine through special dining offers.
In 1997, Chef Margarita Forés set out with a dream: to bring real, Italian home-style cooking to Manila. This vision gave way to CIBO, undoubtedly one of the country’s most beloved dining spots. While the culinary maven has since passed, her legacy of love and authenticity continues through AF Hospitality, run by her family and helmed by her son Amado Forés. With their clear-sighted vision of the future, CIBO looks ahead as it celebrates 28 years of incredible flavors, inviting loyal customers and first timers alike to rediscover the brand that they’ve loved for decades.
CIBO reimagines the dining experience for the next generation, yet remains firmly rooted in its longheld philosophy of freshness, simplicity, and quality—core tenets that have made it the landmark, household name it is today. Besides celebrating this milestone, the dining concept is also paying tribute to the community that made its longevity and success possible, introducing an array of special offerings for its diners.
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Limited Edition Dishes And Pastries
Among the most anticipated highlights this year is the launch of limited edition dishes from CIBO’s Executive Chef Jorge Mendez. These bold, playful interpretations of Italian staples will be available from August 5 to September 30, 2025.
The first on the list is the Tubettoni alla Nduja, a spicy and creamy pasta dish featuring Nduja sausage, burrata, tomato tsukemono, and stewed tomatoes. Complementing this is the Nduja Pizza, which is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Nduja sausage, and burrata. Both these dishes bring a touch of Southern Italy’s spice and warmth to CIBO’s well-loved menu.
Chef Jorge Mendez with the CIBO limited edition dishes, Nduja Pizza and Tubettoni alla Nduja
CIBO is also reimagining familiar Filipino flavors through its new seasonal pastry offerings. These include the Turon Bomboloni filled with banana cream custard and topped with caramelized banana; and the Ube Maritozzo, a decadent treat filled with ube custard, cream, and caramelized coconut. Guests can also enjoy these treats in an assorted box of six, which includes three pieces of seasonal pastries and three pieces of their choice of CIBO signature pastries.
The Turon Bomboloni, assorted box of six, and Ube MaritozzoExpanding The CIBO Bimbi Experience
This 28th anniversary celebration is a tribute to the journey every CIBO lover has taken, starting with that first memorable taste as a child through its Club Bimbi program. The famous initiative just relaunched this year in all stores nationwide. The expanded program offers a more rewarding experience for families dining with young children, including a special menu with customizable set meals and a complimentary meal through the “Bimbi, You Eat Free” offer.
Open to kids aged 12 and below, the Club Bimbi program requires no minimum purchase. Upon registration, each child receives a Club Bimbi membership card, which unlocks access to exclusive perks and benefits. Once a child turns 13, their membership is seamlessly upgraded to CIBO’s loyalty program, LEALTÀ, ensuring continued appreciation for loyal patrons as they grow.
Honoring Loyalty With The New CIBO LEALTÀ Experience
CIBO also rewards its most loyal patrons through its recently upgraded LEALTÀ program. The new LEALTÀ offers members exclusive discounts, birthday treats, and access to curated experiences across dine-in, take-out, delivery, and retail channels.
For dine-in guests, members can enjoy generous discounts based on the day of their visit, including 30% off on Mondays and Tuesdays; 20% off on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 10% off from Friday to Sunday. As a special birthday treat, members are also entitled to one complimentary serving of CIBO’s signature Tiramisù during their birth month with a minimum dine-in spend. The perks extend beyond the restaurant, with take-out discounts of up to 20%, free deliveries with a minimum purchase, discounts on branded merchandise, and exclusive monthly offers.
A Memorable Anniversary For Everyone
More anniversary exclusive promos and offers await for all CIBO diners. This includes the Always CIBO Raffle Promo, where eligible customers with a ₱2,800 single-receipt dine-in purchase earn a chance to win exciting prizes like a brand-new Vespa, a sleek Smeg fridge or coffee machine, or a year’s worth of CIBO.
On August 22, 2025, diners can enjoy a CIBO favorite (chosen from a curated selection of bestsellers) for just ₱28 with a minimum ₱1,500 single-receipt dine-in purchase at any CIBO store nationwide. CIBO’s signature iced teas will also be available for just ₱28 (dine-in orders only) from August 1 to September 30, 2025 with no minimum purchase required.
From August 1 to September 30, 2025, customers can enjoy their favorite CIBO dishes in the comfort of their homes with 28% off the total bill (with a minimum purchase of ₱2,000 and a maximum discount of ₱3,000 per transaction) when ordering through the official CIBO website or hotline.
Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, this anniversary celebration is all about creating cherished memories, fresh beginnings, and many more delicious moments with CIBO always at your table.
To find out more about CIBO and their products, visit their social media pages at @ciboph or their official website at www.ciboph.com.
Photos courtesy of CIBO.
Dining and Cooking