People have raved about Cibo, and I've avoided going because of numerous reasons. I've wanted to…read moreprioritize Filipino food while in the country, but decided to mix it up. I can see why Cibo has gained the accolades they have. They've been highly rated, and currently on the world's top 50 pizza artisinal chains. I can see why. Pizza was really good. For the price, they were really healthy portions as well. The crust was delicious, and I really could have kept eating just that on its own. It was really good, soft but had a nice bite. Not too light not too heavy. The pizza toppings were really good. Each of the three pizzas we ordered were delicious. We got the 5 cheese, spinach dip pizza, and the prosciutto crudo. All good and flavors complemented each other. I'm really curious what the others taste like and will be back again in the future. Luckily with locations throughout, it won't be too difficult to get to one. If they match the quality of this experience, I'll be one happy person. I've heard people say equally good things about the other items on the menu, so looks like there will be plenty of reasons to find myself heading to Cibo in the future.

Good food. Nice ambience and the AC gives respite from the unrelenting heat and humidity. The…read morecappuccino-sized soup is a novelty but it was good enough for me. My husband enjoyed his pasta and we both loved the mango dessert.

Simple FIlipino dishes done well, my favourites include the crispy palabok and the fatty, but…read moredeliciously coated Binagoongang Baboy that's part of one of the 6 different viands (main dish) of their bentos. Crispy Palabok (275 PHP) Topped with bagnet, shrimp, tinapa bits & egg. It arrives in its raw and crispy form, along with it is the steaming hot sauce that will cook and flavour it to deliciousness. I'm not much of palabok eater, but the delightful thick and smooth consistency of the sauce had me hooked. Laing Daing (250 PHP) Fried Bangus and Coconut Cream, the creaminess of the coconut is present with the milkiness remained subtle allowing the natural leafy taste to sustain. The Bangus (Milkfish) adds a satisfactory value to the dish. Binagoongang Baboy part of the Bento I find the bento concept for Filipino really interesting. I enjoy variety in my meal and the Filipino cuisine offers many textures and flavours to crave, but solo days limit the spread, which their bentos make a great amend. Cheesy Chicken Sisig (250 PHP) Crispiness and cheesiness, two of my weaknesses, here it's combined to make a solid dish to wish. AMBIANCE Simple and spacious thanks to the high ceiling.

I was invited for a lunch out in Ayala Triangle. I hesitated at first because I'm still coming from…read moreBGC and I've been traumatized how much people eat here during peak hours. V Me: San tayo? Friend: Sa Simple Lang. Me: Ah, eh bat sa Ayala Triangle pa kung simple lang naman gusto mo? Pwede naman tayo mag food court. Friend: ..... My friend came in earlier and sent me some photos of their menu on Viber. I chuckled on their menu list that is written on the wall because they are so punny! (lol) So it's basically Filipino food with a twist and wit (but you can't eat the wit). I loved their food but the best thing I've ordered is their sosyal na ice scramble (the one you get from the manong na naglalako sa labas ng school) I will return here again just to order their ice scramble because I rarely see them on the streets.

If you're craving for some pasta and pizza then try out this place. Of course because of my…read morecravings we ended up here and i'm glad we did. We ordered the "family meal"?? which contain a rice with ribs and chicken breast, pizza, 2 salads, 2 varieties of pasta, and 4 iced tea. The pasta taste good i think one of them was the Pollo Pizzamente, the other pasta i totally forgot what kind, we ordered the Mona Liza pizza to go with it too and orange juice for me, and some calamari (i like how they make their calamari). The orange juice taste different but not in a bad way, i like it! it looks like pineapple juice but it taste like orange. Service was good and the staff were very helpful with our inquiries. For the dessert we ordered tiramisu however after tasting a little of it we learned that it has whiskey in it so i had to order a different dessert for myself. Overall my friends and i enjoyed the service, the food, and the ambiance.

Our 2nd stop for @forkspoonmanila's The Great #EatscapeToAura was held at Mona Lisa Ristorante…read more Thisbresto brought us the most creative cuisine from Italy directly to our table, with flavours that come from fresh ingredients and years of experience. What was served for us to try are as follows: Sicilian Caesar Salad - Baby romaine, shaved parmeggiano cheese with homemade dressing Mona Lisa Special / Calabrese ( Half Half ) Panizze : Mona Lisa - Buttered shrimp and herbs, Mozzarella and provolone cheese in cream tomato sauce Calabrese - Homemade italian sausage with funghi porcini mushroom in white sauce ( I like this better than the other one ) BBQ Platter for our Main dish Pollo Pizzimente - Tasty pasta with Chicken thighs and breast, asparagus broccoli with creamy porcini mushrooms, sauce and truffle oil Last but not the least was Spaghetti Vongole - All time favorite Pasta with Roasted garlic, Clams, olive oil and white wine sauce. All food are Complimentary. Like them on Facebook: Mona Lisa Ristorante Phils. Follow them on Instagram: monalisaristorante.ph

While hanging out in the mall, the SO and I unexpectedly bumped into his mom, sister, and two…read morenephews. We asked them to join us for dinner, but we were kind of on a budget, so we thought of the best place to bring them. We ended up in A Veneto. PROS: Around P1,000.00 could feed six people, that includes two adolescent boys - and you know how their appetite is, with two platters of pasta and a large pizza; Seafood pesto pasta was a favorite, even for SO's mom who cooks a lot of good food herself and is quite picky; Serving sizes were more than expected and we were quite impressed. CONS: They have a limited number of staff on duty, which makes it kind of difficult to ask for assistance even on a nearly empty restaurant; Long wait time for the food. TL;DR: Freshly-made Italian fare that's friendly on the budget and lovely on the taste buds. The Friuli Trattoria of the Malls.

I've seen A Veneto Napoli a few years ago in their branch in Quezon City and finally got to try…read moretheir Italian dishes. Since Quezon City was too far away I'm glad that they opened one nearby in the Ortigas area. My experience with A Veneto Napoli is just okay as how I would like to describe compared to other Italian restaurants I've tried over the years. Maybe I expected too much also since I've been waiting to try it and just by name it itself it sounded like an authentic Italian place. We ordered their All Meat Pizza and just the Classic Carbonara since these are basic Italian dishes but of course each place can make it more delicious. The taste was not so bad but I won't say it's that great either. I can recommend this place if you're big group since the servings are generous and the price is cheaper compared to other more known Italian restaurants.

Started with cocktails.. they were good but too much ice. Pasta dishes were mediocre…read more Needs more sauce , cheese , and spice. Pizza is very good. I'll come back for the pizza. Service needs improvement.

Italianni's may be intimidating at first, as it is well-known to be one of the most high-end…read moreItalian restaurants in town. True enough, upon entering the restaurant, you will feel like you belong in an authentic Italian home, with wooden chairs, tables and comfy leather couches. Its walls are adorned with framed photos of families making it homey. As for the food, their cheapest pizza is priced at around Php450 which is only good for 2-3 persons. The same goes for their single-served pasta at Php350 good for 1-2 persons. However, Italianni's currently offers economical promos that will surely save you a ton of bucks. They have lunch feast combos which include pasta, chicken and ribs priced under Php1000. Moreover they also have pizza and pasta combos. Italianni's now brings their food closer to the people. You don't have to burn through your wallet to experience a true Italian meal.

Our cousins took us here at Locavore, Estancia location. We enjoyed dining at Locavore with our…read morefamily, party of 11. Excellent customer service with delicious meals and plenty of options on their menu. This is our second time dining at Locavore but first time at Brixton Street in Estancia location. Customer service at Brixton Street, Estancia is consistent with the BGC location. The staff is also very well versed with food allergies. The staff was great every step of the way from seating, to ordering, to delivering our orders on a timely manner and until the very end. Our party of 11 ordered 2 of everything like to name a few of what we ordered are, Pakbet Ratatouille, Octadobo, Oyster Palabok sa Puti, Tapsilog, Boneless Lechon Belly, Dragonfruit chips and many more. We look forward to dining at Locavore every time we visit Philippines. Locavore both provided delicious food and excellent customer service.

I had dinner at Locavore while visiting Manila, and it was honestly one of the best meals I've had…read moreduring my trip. I'd been wanting to try Filipino food, and this place came highly recommended by some locals. The food was incredible. I tried the sizzling sinigang, and it completely surprised me. The flavor was sour, savory, and comforting all at once. I also had the oyster sisig, which was crispy, rich, and perfect with a cold San Miguel beer. Every dish came out hot and well-presented. The restaurant itself has a great vibe!!! lively but not too loud. The staff were really friendly and helpful, especially since I wasn't too familiar with Filipino dishes. They explained what everything was and even suggested a few must-tries. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the Philippines. And I'll definitely come back next time!

Great food! Satisfied our cravings! Everything we ordered was very good! Service is good. Nice…read moreclean place to bring your group.

Great breakfast and lunch selection. The traditional food at Great prices. Full service.read more

They were not kidding when they say that the entree portions were "for sharing"…read more I had "brunch" at Full Belly Craft Kitchen this morning, and ordered the Bagnet ni Kenneth and the monggo guisado with bagnet. FBCK did not disappoint. I especially liked the monggo guisado which is a full meal in itself. At P600+ for two diners, FBCK is great value for money.

Full Belly Craft Kitchen is a casual dining restaurant located along the unfamiliar side of Sgt…read more Esguerra Ave, nearing Timog, and away for the busy district of Tomas Morato. It specializes in belly-delicious dishes. This is a hidden gem in Quezon City, and a good place to hang out or celebrate with family because of its quiet and homey ambiance. While waiting for my friends to arrive, we were served with their home-brewed iced tea. It has a fruity, not-so-sweet taste, and the added slices of fruit in the drink made it to an eye-candy as well. We were also served with the softest pan de sal with butter. The bread is soft and fluffy. I was immediately taken to bread heaven and thinking of the things I can eat with it. Once we are complete, we started having breakfast (at lunch). Full Belly Craft Kitchen serves all-day breakfast meals, but if you visit them for breakfast (7am-10am), they offer free coffee. What a deal! Our breakfast tasting included: - Homemade Spanish Sardines (Php240) : Homemade Milkfish or Bangus Belly cooked in olive oil and spices served with atchara, garlic rice and 2 sunny side-up eggs : Something to wake up to every morning, the bangus belly is soft and tender and do not have a fishy smell nor aftertaste. The garlic rice is fluffy and is lightly seasoned. The garlic is not overpowering. A good dish for me, for someone who doesn't love bangus belly. - Full Belly Tapa (Php245) : Grilled belly of beef served with 2 eggs and garlic rice : according to Sir Robert, they made these tapa themselves, and it shows on the tenderness of the belly and the tender-meatiness of the beef. The soy sauce mixture and garlic rice accompanied the dish well. A truly satisfying and filling dish. - Bacon Spinach and Cheese Fritata (Php185) : Baked eggs with cheddar, maple bacon, and spinach, served with pan de sal : One of my favorite dishes throughout the day. Cheese, spinach, and egg is already a good combination, but the addition of strips of bacon just dropped the bomb. The dish is light yet flavorful; all the ingredients can be tasted and has a comforting feeling in the mouth. After breakfast, we had lunch, and started off with an appetizer called Baked Mussels (Php240) : Chilean mussels with mashed potatoes topped with mornay sauce, mozzarella cheese, bacon bits, and truffle oil : My favorite dish! The problem with food tasting is that there are too many dishes to try so most dishes ended up with leftovers, but not this dish. I owned it and don't plan on sharing. Haha! This is a heavy dish because of the mashed potatoes and the cheese, but I was hypnotized by the creaminess of the potatoes, velvety-ness of the cheese, freshness of the mussels, saltiness and chunkiness of the bacon, and the sweet aroma of the truffle oil that I couldn't stop eating. :-) To wake me up from hypnosis, we had Ensaladang Bagnet (Php210) : Crispy Pork Belly served with Mustard Leaves, Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Salted Egg, and Balayan Bagoong : a light dish that is full of flavor. The mustard leaves complement and contrast the bagnet; onions and tomatoes balances out the otherwise bagnet's cholesterrific nature; the salted egg is mostly there for color as the taste is light. The saltiness came from the baggong but only comes with a light taste. A wonderful appetizer to start and prepare for the good things to come. For the main event, we had a good combination of meat and vegetables, as not to satiate us out. You will notice that each dishes is carefully thought of and crafted as the ingredients complemented each other: - 12-hr Beef Roast (Php650) : Slow-roasted belly of beef cooked au jus, roasted veggies and potato puree : the highlight of the menu; something this good cooked for 12 hours allow the belly to be tender. It is cooked in its own juice so it is flavorful as well. - Tuna Belly Al Ajillo (Php285) : Grilled tuna belly served with lots of garlic on a sizzling plate : Among all the bellies, I like tuna the most, and this one is spot on! I like the sweet-sour-salty combination of the dish. Though some complained to be salty, I feel the taste is just right, well maybe because I ate it with garlic rice. - Bagnet ni Kenneth (Php320) and Beef Belly Rice (Php80) : Chef Kenneth is the original creator of their version of this double-fry, crispy pork belly dish, so it was named in his honor. The skin is very crispy even when no longer hot. The meat is so tender that it falls right off. It is served with a tomato and salted egg salsa. The belly rice, however, is just ok for me. It tasted like rice cooked with the beef's juice topped with some beef bits. A little bland. - Binagoongang Bagnet (Php360) : Crispy bagnet pork belly with grilled eggplant, morning glory (kangkong), cherry tomatoes and bagoong : salty yet flavorful, best paired with rice. - Wing Beans in Coconut Cream (Php175) : Sigarilyas cooked in coconut cream served with pork chicharon : What complemented the dish together is the bagoong alamang sauce.