Nice romantic dinner. Caprese Salad app, Linguine Cozze and…read moreLinguine with Seafood. The owner is from Napoli and gave us a complentary after dinner Grappa liquor. Everything tasted great, plus great service. We'll try some of their assortment of Wines next time we're here.

This place is easily the best restaurant to get the most authentic Italian food here in the south…read more Daniele, the owner of this place, is the son of the famed owner of Bellini's in Cubao X, so you're sure you're in for a real good treat. This place can be easily missed if you're along Sucat road because it's quite discreet-looking and has no parking. But inside is a different story--the vibe is reminiscent of Bellini's. It's cozy, homey, and filled with Italian-themed decor, a leaning tower of Pisa, and so on. You'll forget that you're in bustling, polluted Sucat road! We got the Aglia Oglio Pasta, and a Mushroom Risotto (that they made vegan just for me! Just ask nicely). Both dishes were really topnotch and exceeded our expectations (though to be honest, we had none at this particular time. I mean, any meal after a 10-hour trip from Vigan, Ilocos will be satisfying). Their servers are very accommodating, and at that time they were offering us these really fresh, gigantic portobello mushrooms they had that looked so tempting (but were quite pricey--though to be honest, I STILL think about that moment. What if we had gotten those mushrooms?!?! WHAT IF). Just like Bellini's, at the end of your meal you are treated to a complimentary jigger of Italian sweet wine. Bellisimo!

quick stop at Gino's Brick Oven Pizza solid brick oven pie. nice char, good chew, quality toppings…read more burrata is a must, super creamy and fresh. small, chill spot in salcedo. service was friendly. a bit soft in the center but that's brick oven life. would come back.

Just swung by Gino's Brick Oven Pizza on a whim last weekend and man, it did not disappoint! The…read moreMargherita with fresh burrata was straight fire--creamy, melty cheese, that perfect char on the edges, and the crust had this great chew without being too doughy. We also got the prosciutto and homemade sausage pie, which was loaded with quality toppings and had that smoky brick-oven flavor that makes you close your eyes for a second. Paired it with a pitcher of calamansi juice--super refreshing and the ideal balance to the richness. The spot's small and cozy, tucked away but worth finding, and the staff was genuinely warm and quick. Already plotting my next visit to try more combos. Easily 5 stars--best brick oven in the area hands down!

During our most recent visit to Manila, we have dined at three different locations (actually if we…read morecount another one last year, it will be four for me). Every single location delivered the same top-notch service and excellent food. It seemed that there was always a waiting list. But what they did that was so smart was give us the menu and and an order form and that gave us the time to peruse the menu, decide what we want and place our orders. By the time we sat down, it didn't take long before our orders were delivered. The first time we dined, there were only two of us, so we ordere the small plates. Another smart idea to have the choice of small, medium and large orders depending on the number of people. We've always dined family style so we were able to taste different foods. We've ordered the essential Filipino foods i.e., different kinds of sisig, salpicao, sinigang, adobo, pancit palabok, buko pie, puto bumbong, halo halo. And every single dish was phenomenally tasty, especially for us who are all residing in the US. Manam will always be our first choice whenever we are in Manila.

Easy eats vibes with the choice of smaller portions if you aren't too hungry…read more Went for a casual lunch. Despite there being tables available, we had to wait about 15 minutes to sit. Ordered their garlicky chicken and pork adobo, sisig, garlic rice, and turon. The adobo was fine, I think it would have been better just with the pork vs with chicken. Sisig was on point. The garlic rice was fine as well. The turon didn't have bananas in it but mangoes instead. I had thought it would have had both mangoes and bananas, but was mistaken. Overall, a decent place for casual sit-down vibes.

Since its soft opening, my family and I have been fans of Trattoria Poggio Antico. By now, I think…read moretheir restaurant manager already knows by heart our favourites. Save for the pizza, because we like to mix it up every now and then. It starts with Zuppa di Funghi (Mushroom soup, P205) that goes well with Carpaccio di Manzo (P305), Tagliatelle con Prosciutto e Tartufo (P485), Tagliatelle alla Carbonara (P290) and Salmone (Pizza with smoked salmon, P620). For Mother's Day we mixed it up with Rib Eye Angus Beef Pizza (P790). My family and I could forgo with the pizza, soup and carbonara but we cannot leave this place without ever eating Carpaccio di Manzo and Tagliatelle con Prosciutto e Tartufo. But we're kidding about forgoing pizza, soup and carbonara. That will never happen! You want a full-on Italian experience, you have to take the necessary steps from minestres to antipastis to pastas to pizze and dolcis. But can I just talk about Carpaccio di Manzo and Tagliatelle con Prosciutto e Tartufo again? As someone with Crohn's, food can be a little difficult. It's always hit or miss. So I'm always cautious about food. However, since I'm guaranteed the best of the best by their head chef (they don't serve dishes if their ingredients are not at par with their standards), the thinly sliced tenderloin of their Carpaccio di Manzo melts in your mouth so effortlessly. It goes well with the arugula, olive oil, parmesan and white button mushroom. Trattoria Poggio Antico promises authenticity with their food. They even make their own pasta! My first try with Tagliatelle con Prosciutto e Tartufo (yes, they like their long food names here) was love at first taste! I never looked back and remains to be one of my favourite pasta dishes after my Mom's home-made carbonara! It's a flat green pasta with parma ham, button mushroom in truffle sauce. I know I will think about this before I go to bed. Oh, sweet Tagliatelle.

A foodie friend referred me to this place a few years back. He said that they have the BEST pasta…read morein Manila--perhaps in the Philippines--perhaps one of the best you will have in your lifetime. I've always wanted to go but never found the time or opportunity, until last night. The rumors were true. Despite the peculiar choice for the location--a gas station in the middle of EDSA, for crying out loud, Va Bene served us some of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. We were greeted by their friendly, very accommodating staff, and it turned out to be a deliciously beautiful evening from there. The interiors, in my opinion, were nothing extravagant: glass-top tables overlooking paintings underneath, dark-painted chairs with tacky glossy varnish, and on one side a floor-to-ceiling shelf with their wines, cookbooks, and pasta-making paraphernalia for sale. I wouldn't say this was the work of a professional interior designer, but I felt the heart and the unassuming authentic Italian taste. Then came our food. I ordered the Lasagna a la Michele--lasagna with Italian sausage, bolognese, and parmesan cheese sauce. Presentation-wise, it looked like your typical lasagna served on a large hot plate instead, but it tasted far from the ordinary. Each forkful of the pasta layers was rich and heavenly. All I could think was, "I wouldn't want to gobble this up so quickly, it's too good!" The only thing missing was a piece of bread on the side or a glass of wine, so you wouldn't feel so "umay" if it was the only thing you ordered. But I have no complaints at all about the flavors and portion size. With this plate alone, I'm one more happy customer. I tried my friend's Black Ink Tagliolini--mixed seafood, marinara sauce, light tomato cream sauce, and it was nothing short of flavorful too. The sweetness from the seafood was the best partner for the very "malinamnam" black ink pasta. I wouldn't change a single thing about the dish. Va Bene also offers other main dishes if you want more than just pasta. We also ordered their Ciao Burger--chicken breast bruger served with homemade mayonnaise, semi-dried tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, buffalo mozzarella, arugula leaves, and crispy potatoes. And my for an Italian restaurant, it's one burger I truly enjoyed. The ingredients, especially the arugula, were so fresh and green and it just made me feel happy stuffing them in my mouth. So when all the food was gone and we were happily paying for the above-average price of our bill while complimenting our server for the amazing food, he offered us some Lemon Drop shots--some lemon syrup with vodka that tasted good but was actually pretty strong. Will Va Bene ever run out of surprises? Overall, after just my first time here, Va Bene has become one of my favorite restaurants in Manila. (I'm eyeing that Parpadelle for my next visit.)

OH MY GOD THE HYPE IS REAL. Va Bene is the best, THE BEST Italian Restaurant I have had the…read morepleasure of dining at. Why this place is located in a gas station in EDSA is beyond me, but my god what an incredible restaurant. There was nothing put on or artificial about the whole experience, and you do get the sense that the staff knows what they're doing. The restaurant itself is bright and inviting, and while it had none of the lines we so associate with headliner restos, Va Bene always had customers in the two hours we stayed in there. Yes, two hours. As for the food, the names escape me right now but I had a pasta dish with lamb, and my friend had a mushroom/truffle pasta. I still have dreams over both dishes, ESPECIALLY the mushroom/truffle pasta. Incredible.

My sister and I ordered the seafood spaghetti (one of their bestsellers) and since it was already…read moregood for two people, we decided not to order anything else. Well, it turned out to be the right decision because the serving was huge! We actually had a hard time finishing it. Taste-wise, the spaghetti was good and nicely done but not enough to be interesting. One good thing about this resto was that each and every one of the staff was very nice and accommodating. We requested for water multiple times (because their cups were too small) but they didn't show any signs of annoyance at all.

My partner and I stumbled across this place on Sunday. I love meat and salad and this was exactly…read morewhat I wanted. Don't order too much as the servings are huge. Have one then reorder if you need to. I'd definitely recommend this place. Also try their mango juice it's also good for two as it's one litre. So if your stuck for a place to eat try out The cook by Hongleepark.

Having dinner here with family. We ordered pizza, chicken piccata and Sicilian salad. They're fresh…read moreand delicious. Serving staff are friendly and helpful. Nice and clean place to spend dining with your family and friends.

Growing-up, Italianni's was the Olive Garden to our family. Lots of locations, and reliably good…read moreItalian food that was sure to please a large family such as ours. Now that I'm older, I've come to realize that Italianni's is not so much of a corporate franchise as I believed it to be. The menu is expansive; they certainly have lots to offer by way of variety, and their food quality is on par. Every dish is carefully prepared, and you can taste the food quality in every bite. We ordered the mixed pizza (4 different types of pizzas in one), osso bucco pasta, truffle fries, calamari, chicken parm, mediterrean pasta, and much more for our Christmas Day dinner. Everything was exceptional! I've never had osso bucco before, and Italianni's version hit it out of the park. Our kids, just like many other kids, absolutely love pizza. Their quatro formaggio was insanely delicious thanks to their addition of gouda. My husband and I ordered the Italian Smash (gin, simple syrup, basil, lemon juice), and were so impressed by how tasty it was. Italianni's has proven their shift from a franchise Italian restaurant to finer casual dining. Their Shangrila Plaza location is situated perfectly in a row of restaurants and has both indoor and "outdoor" dining areas. Service is wonderful, as well. I highly recommend Italianni's for any family dinners or even dinners with friends or clients.

The name of the establishment says it all. Best lasagna ever? Quite likely. Each order of lasagna…read moreis lovingly smothered with layers upon layers of gooey cheese. Their beef and pesto lasagna are two of their mainstays. I suggest splitting the variants with a friend so that a single flavor won't be too overpowering. (see English for umay). I loved both of them. It's just like how Tita would make em without all the cumbersome conversation about my love life. Before diving to the main event, I also recommend getting the chicken skin appetizer. I actually alternate between the chicken skin and the lasagna for maximum effect. I should also reconsider my life choices. But if its cheat day, and you're craving for some heavy cheesy goodness, then check this place out (they also deliver).

The Good: THE BEST lasagna in town!…read more The Bad: Impossible to buy during the holidays unless you make a reservation days ahead! The Pro-tip: Try the fried chicken and chicken skin! House of Lasagna is simply THE BEST lasagna place in town! The lines during the holidays speak for themselves! People line-up around the block so they can bring home a tray of lasagna perfection for Christmas dinner! While they offer quite a selection of lasagnas, I have never tried (nor felt the need to) anything other than their original beef lasagna! The pasta is perfectly cooked, the meat sauce is seasoned very well and the cheese is creamy and perfecto!! The best part - the lasagna is perfect every time at all of their branches! Sweet! Aside from the lasagna, notable items on the menu include the fried chicken - a family recipe from Cebu *AHEM*sunburst*AHEM*; and the chicken skin! They also have a good selection of cakes for dessert! Will we be coming back? Yes! Quite often, actually!

One bite, everyone knows the rules. Crust was under done and floppy. Flavor was good. The ricotta…read moreappetizer had a nice mild flavor.

we were meeting with my cousins and decided to try these place. seems like a good restaurant to…read moreorder several dishes and share for a group of 10. we came at 130pm and it was busy. glad they had a table to big enough for of us. this place also shares a space with a donut place, i think. i didn't have time to check out the donuts though. to start off, we ordered burrata cheese. my mom really liked it. we ordered several pizzas: Margherita with mozzarella, four cheese, fresh mushrooms and truffle burrata, sausage pizza, buffalo chicken pizza, and smegg. my fav were the margherita and truffle burrata pizzas. the pizzas were really good, and the crust was just perfect! i am very picky with pizza so im glad this place had amazing pizza! they had this like honey spicy sauce that u can add to the dishes. the sauce was ok. also tried spaghetti with meatballs, aglio olio pasta, and carbonara pasta. carbonara pasta was pretty good. i didn't try the other pastas but everyone seemed to like them. they also have craft beer here. i settled for their wheat beer. they had this christmas beer, it was weird, tasted sweet. the staff here is attentive even though it was busy. i will def come back! they have several locations in manila. this one was inside the shangri la mall.

I was travelling and this was my only visit for lunch. It was a great meal. The inside of the…read morerestaurant is decorated well. There is seating upstairs. The place is a great setting for a power lunch, "ladies who lunch", or a very nice dinner. I ordered a bellini and it was great. Not too sweet and just the right alcohol content. For the meal we ordered the lobster ravioli and a meat pizza. My only critique of the meal is that although the pizza was good, perhaps a Neapolitan style would make it more authentic and differentiate from other available pizzas. The service was exceptional. The prices were reasonable for what we ordered. I noticed in the menu other full meal classic Italian meals for moderate prices.One more critique, the tiramisu seemed like it was not thawed out enough indicating too frozen. The cappuccinos were deftly made with authentic italian brew. All ingredients were authentic including the gorgonzola cheese on the salads. Definitely will try this place again, and at night for another meal.

This is going to be one of my favorite Italian restaurant! Great service! Food is awsome! Highly…read morerecommended. It is going to require future visits.