This New Hastings Street Restaurant, Cibaria, Is About To Be Booked Out All Summer
The place to be
Whether you’re chasing a refreshing drink after a sun-drenched day on Main Beach, or planning a boozy long lunch with your gal pals, Noosa’s Hastings Street has no shortage of buzzing eateries along its world-class strip.
And now, with Elysian Noosa Resort (formerly Sofitel Noosa) officially open for the summer (read about it here), the hottest newcomer on the block has arrived – one that holidaymakers from all over Noosa will be racing to book a table at this season.
Benvenuti to Cibaria Noosa
Step inside Cibaria Noosa, a coastal Italian dining destination designed for good times and great memories. The aim? To create a space that feels warm, familiar, and effortlessly comfortable – so visitors keep coming back. And if there’s one thing we know about Noosa holidaymakers, it’s that they love a repeat reservation.
From the team behind some of Sydney’s most celebrated Italian restaurants — including Ormeggio, Amare, Cibaria Manly, and Postino — the hospitality heavyweights led by Alessandra Pavoni have brought their signature flair to the Sunshine State, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
The Cibaria experience
Inside, warm hues, lively chatter, and a relaxed, sun-soaked energy set the tone. The 120-seat trattoria caters to families, friends, date nights, and those long, leisurely lunches that stretch into the afternoon. The menu celebrates Italian cuisine with refined simplicity, the kind that keeps you coming back for more.
Leading the kitchen is Head Chef Lucas Bach, whose impressive background includes Michelin-starred Meo Modo in Tuscany and Ormeggio at The Spit under Alessandro Pavoni. His experience has perfectly positioned him to craft a world-class coastal Italian menu that feels both authentic and approachable.
Italian classics take centre stage: think fresh raw dishes and deli meats for nibbles, Prawn Cocktails, Caprese salads, handmade pastas, and everything in between. High-quality dry-aged meats are celebrated, and wood-fire cooking remains a staple throughout the menu.
A spritz at Bar Capri?
For many, no Noosa outing is complete without a sunset spritz and Cibaria’s Bar Capri delivers in spades. Facing Hastings Street, the 100-seat bar invites guests to perch, people-watch, and soak up the energy of the strip. Open all day, it’s perfect for lazy mornings, long lunches, and balmy evenings alike.
The cocktail menu is thoughtfully curated, featuring every spritz your heart could desire, while the food offerings are small but mighty, with crowd-pleasers like lobster rolls, cacio e pepe, club sandwiches, and even sirloin on the bone for heartier appetites.
The space
Noosa already has an undeniable Mediterranean vibe, and Cibaria leans into it fully. With interiors by Mitchell & Eades, the Melbourne designers behind Maison Bâtard, Marmelo, and many more across the globe, terracotta tones, cobbled textures, and sun-soaked warmth flow throughout the breezy, salt-kissed space, creating an atmosphere that feels both relaxed and sophisticated.
It’s the Med meets Noosa, and we’re already craving a spritz. Whether you’re booking a stay at Elysian Noosa Resort or just popping in for lunch, Cibaria promises a coastal Italian experience you won’t forget. Book your summer dining experience now.
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