I'm not usually a fan of thin-crust pizza, but Mama Lou's changed my mind…read more Me and my fabulous hubby were in the mood for some pizza, and Mama Lou's had captured my husband's interest for a while. We visited it for our anniversary, and the Italian bistro interior was truly captivating. They had some watercolor advertisement prints, a nice wine rack, and other touches to sell the bistro atmosphere. The supervisor, Mark, was extremely engaging, and along with our server, Aira, made sure that our visit was stellar. We enjoyed talking with Mark very much. We chose to eat the spinach and artichoke dip, the mozzarella sticks, and two fourteen-inch pizzas. I LOVED the pepperoni pizza. It had a spicy, addictive sauce that really gave it oomph. The assorted meat pizza was great, but I'm not the biggest fan of Canadian bacon. It was still delicious but didn't wow me as much as the pepperoni did. The thin crust delivered on its promise: tender dough under the toppings with a crisp, cracker like crust. We truly enjoyed the experience. The dip had this baked cheese crust that really elevated the taste, and was served with fluffy, flour tortilla, fried chips. This dish was my second favorite next to the pepperoni pizza. The mozzarella sticks were also amazing, with what seemed like hand breading. I'm used to the kind of mozzarella sticks you get in diners, so these sticks tasted a bit... classier? I think that's how I'd describe it. Anyway, I invite you to give Mama Lous in the Nuvali Solenad Mall a try. I think you'll be happy you visited.

Steak photo on their menu look's appetizing. What I got looks something else it seems. It looks…read moresad. Taste was fine maybe because I was starving. It was cooked medium and I guess I shouldn't ordered medium to begin with and a steak on a filipino guised italian restaurant. Service of course is not good but works when I wave my hand for 2 minutes :)

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!

What a surprise to find such a charming Italian restaurant in the middle of Balayan, Batangas…read more After doing Visita Iglesia, we were hungry and looking for a place to eat in. Couldn't find a local to ask so we checked Yelp for recommendations and we found this place! I had the grilled tomato and basil soup, tuna salad, and aglio olio pepperoncino. My mother had angus burger and my fiancee had the panfried salmon. All were fresh, tasty, and good-sized serving. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Chez Deo Specializes in Delicious Italian food…read more - Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza - Delectable pasta dishes. - Daily Chef Specials - Fresh Local seafood - Professional Grill - International Wine and Beer Selection

Surprisingly, mine is only the second reviewer. This is such a great restaurant located in…read moreTagaytay. For starters the bone marrow is excellent and huge! The lobster bisque is good and the foie gras soup is great the steak is amazing

I seriously think some people were sent to earth to make other people's lives better - the same way…read moreI think I was born to eat and enjoy life at its fullest. There are a lot of reasons I'm glad I'm alive, and one of them is Restaurant Verbena. One really can't expect anything less than wonderful from the restaurant of one of Tagaytay's premier luxury bed and breakfasts, so I have been longing to try their take on country fare with a local twist. I certainly wasn't disappointed with our meal, which started with their mozzarella and tomato starter, served fondue style with warm focaccia. We then had Caesar salad, which was interesting because the lettuce leaves was still intact with the stem (not entirely sure if it's called the stem though). We chopped the leaves and mixed the dressing and thin slices of cheese before devouring the delectable salad. For our mains, we had their brick chicken, which as we were told is cooked in a pan and having a hot brick placed on top of it for it to have its distinct flavor. It's served with sweet potato puree and a mix of capers and sundried tomatoes that was incredibly yummy. As if that wasn't enough, we got the black truffle mushroom risotto with bits of bacon. Goodness gracious, it was one hell of a dish. To end our meal, I felt like I had prima ballerinas dancing in my mouth when I devoured their chocolate marquise with pistachios, which was a cross between a chocolate mousse and a creamy ganache.

During my recent visit to the PI, we stopped by Arabela for lunch. I think this was the only (or…read morevery few) restaurants that are modern + up to date. Service was really good as our server Choi was very attentive and polite (both times we went) along with the rest of the staff. The green mango smoothie was so good! One thing I must say is the oddity of how low the ceilings were!!!! Eek. I'm short but it was low enough for me to tippy toe and touch the ceiling. The restroom too was like this. Felt like Alice in Wonderland lol Def a must when you're in town.

I love this place. My first visit was the first year they were open. I didn't even know to be…read morehonest. I was in the country the year they opened and happened to be visiting my cousin in the area who took me here for lunch with her family. I remember having the best dining experience and promised to come back the next time I'm in the country again. This time around that very same cousin invited me to stay with her for the weekend so of course I obliged. She made sure a meal here was on the agenda. We came in for lunch 7 deep on a Saturday. There was a little bit of a wait, but we didn't mind since we were catching up on what we missed the last few years since I hadn't seen them in over a decade. My cousin went on an ordering spree as soon as we sat down. Before I knew it, food started covering all our tables. What a feast indeed. My mango shake was amazing. Always so good. Every dish was great. They're known for their pastas, hut I only got to have a bite of one order. I got a bit of every single dish ordered for the table. The salad was my personal favorite. The pizzas were great. The bbq was my favorite of the meats. A visit here is a must if you're in the area. I highly recommend walking around the Liliw area for souvenirs from the local vendors right after your meal. We had such an amazing day. I know I've only visited twice, but the memories bring me so much joy. I always tell everyone I know in the Philippines to make sure they come here for a meal if they happen to be in the area. I'd certainly be in trouble if I lived in the area. I will definitely be back for a visit on my next visit. I intend to be in the Philippines towards the end of the year so I guess see you soon! From California, with love.

Nice setting good view of the Taal volcano and lake. Spinach…read moresoup was very good and fairly good size. The Chicken Parmesan was also well portioned. The items ordered above was enough for two people to share. Come check out the menu. How about Four stars.

I will always have pleasant memories of Buon Giorno. After all, it's where my wife took me on a…read moresurprise date (actually a double date with one of our favorite couples), it's where my family went for Christmas dinner several times before I got married, and it's also where we went for Christmas dinner for our first family trip after I got married. With a view fronting Taal Volcano (get there early or make a reservation so you can get a table outside), there's nothing much that can top good Italian food and a hot cup of coffee with the cool Tagaytay breeze blowing around you. My personal favorites are Buon Giorno's risottos, specifically their salmon and sausage ones. Not too dry but not too moist, with just enough meat so you don't feel like you're just eating wet rice. Oh, and just like a lot of other good Italian places, fresh unli-bread while you're waiting for your food is a big, big plus.

I loved the food and the pizza's are freshly served and you can taste that the ingredients used are…read morefresh. Also the service was so amazing, they're so patience waiting for your order and serving the food. Pleasing personalities as they will greet you with a smile upon arriving at the restaurant.

Came in to have a pizza. Avoided the flu?…read more As a group of four we ordered a Pizza and two salads. My best half ordered one of the salads and was watching he salad being prepared. She noticed the girl making the salad caught get into her hand, rubbing her nose, and talking with uncovered mouths over the salad. After all this touching the cook then tore the lettuce into bite sized salad pieces, with her contaminated hands. Being disgusted by what was seen we refused the sales and canceled any remake. The Pizza was dry and over cooked. This location was also very stingy on the cheese portions of the pizza. Overall the worst Pizza Hut Pizza I have ever experienced. Pizza Hut USA should retrain the staff at this location.

Charming small restaurant in the traditional Italian style. I got the porcini risotto and…read morecarbonara. Both were delicious. Also ordered a bottle of red wine, they have a good selection, mainly Italian wines. Service was great, but there were only five of us (my party of two and another group in the back). Food was nicely presented. Two good things about this place, there is a deli up front, you can get items to go. Secondly, you can take your wine with you if you don't finish it. No need to get sloshed (unless that's your goal, haha). I take Grab these days any time I go out. No need to take a chance, right? Enjoy this place. Cozy, relaxing.

We are a group of 5 and was able to sit at the most inner dining area where theres a big Birth of…read moreVenus by Botticelli mural that's super instagrammable. Food is good but I can recommend the cheese platter and bruschetta for starters and the cheese wheel truffle pasta is good too. But nothing extra ordinary for the calamari, margherita pizza and pan fried salmon. Especially the calamari where it's P400+ for small serving, not worth the price. Overall, it was okay. You get a good ambiance and Italian food especially if you like wines. Other than that, food is average, there are good ones and there are not so good ones.

Tired of your big pizza chain? Well, time to refresh your palette with the help of some good 'ol…read morefashioned pizza made by Auntie Pearl's. Boasting with a menu that's filled with all your classic guilty pleasures, such as fries, onion rings, pizzas, pastas and mouthwatering versions of burgers, Auntie Pearl's is a no brainer for those who are simply looking to cap off a rough day with a good meal. A must try? I dare say their version of the bacon cheeseburger melt is something that's worth added cholesterol. Nothing special, nothing new, but with its patties char-grilled to perfection coupled with strips of bacon, you better not be on a diet since this concoction by Auntie Pearl will surely make you rethink that. In addition to that, perhaps try ordering some sides of onion rings or chili cheese fries - and maybe even a pizza - and now, your diet will surely be in peril. To top that all off, Auntie Pearl's also serves ice cold brewskis to help you wash that all down