This is a tiny spot, you are coming into their family home/restaurant. Starr (chef/owner) is…read morecooking you a truly authentic Italian meal. She lived in Italy for 10 years and only makes pasta fresh and by hand. You will likely meet her sweet boys while you are there. She has a limited menu of about six different pasta options, we had the ravioli, the Ragu and the shrimp tagliatelle and they were all amazing. The ravioli was our absolute favorite though. At first we were a bit surprised that the location was very off the beaten path and also that it was a family home as well as a restaurant, but we were so glad we stayed and enjoyed the entire experience. Because she is a one woman show though you will need to reach her on WhatsApp for reservations. Also her hours are 12-3pm and then opens for dinner at 6pm.

Great food. Great service. Definitely worth the trip to dinwid. Owner was great. All the dishes…read morewere great. Very fresh handmade pasta. Ravioli was the best. Enjoyed the tagliatelle, arriabata, shrimp linguine and bolognese.

We've eaten twice on the 3rd floor with the entire beach in view (they have beach seating in the…read moreevenings also). The atmosphere is great and very romantic with candelight lighting. The food is excellent and well prepared. I ordered the Criy spy Pork and it came with 3 sauces and rice. It was tasty and well seasoned not to mention very crispy. Also, got the turon and it came with ice cream. Tired Singagang Soup also and it's very authentic right down to the tamarind sauce used. I could eat here every night. Pricing is so reasonable. Dinner for two with drinks, dessert and a main dish for $25 (tax and tip included).

One of the biggest challenges while traveling in the Philippines is finding a chef that is able to…read morecook proteins properly. I had the grilled chicken and grilled tuna from Caruso/ The District always impresses me. I would strongly recommend anything on the menu especially their grilled proteins here! ENJOY Boracay

First full week in Boracay within my group of 7, ended with our last dinner at Don Vito's. Very…read moreyummy food. Staff is very attentive. We thank our waitresses Diane & Mae. Some of those dishes are shared plates, so be sure to ask!! *so many dishes not included in pictures

Walking along the strip of restaurants and shops at the beach of Station 2 in Boracay, Mom spotted…read moreDon Vito's s sign, advertising that they were serving Bibingka (Filipino baked rice cake cooked in banana leaves) and Puto Bumbong (Filipino purple rice cake steamed in bamboo tubes). Mom had to stop by for the latter, one of her favourite Filipino sweets traditionally sold during the Christmas season. I, myself, was a little surprised that such Filipino cakes were being offered at an Italian restaurant, but, hey, we were in a tourist area of the Philippines, so why not, I figured. After an all-day land tour of Boracay, we had some time to kill before meeting up with a friend for dinner. This is when I accompanied Mom to Don Vito Ristorante Italiano to pick up her coveted Puto Bumbong. We arrived shortly before 7:15 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024, and were seated in the front patio while we awaited the to-go order. No tables were occupied in the outdoor dining area, but I could see that there were a few customers dining inside. Overall, the venue appeared to be clean and well kept. The waitress who took our order knew that we were not staying to dine in. Still, she was kind enough to serve to us a complimentary plate of toasted bread and dipping sauce to nibble on while we awaited our one-item order. I believe that the ramekin of dipping sauce was some kind of balsamic vinegar-based dressing. I tried one bite of the bread with sauce. I was not a fan. After about a ten-minute wait, the server brought to us the order of Puto Bumbong (Php 150, 2 pcs), already boxed up for take-out. Immediately, Mom was dismayed by the shredded cheese that topped the cylindrical rice cakes. She expected them to be slathered with butter and sprinkled with sugar and coconut, just as the sign described. She was turned off by the condensed milk and grated cheese which she tried to scrape off. It was too late, though. The cakes were ruined and so was Mom's experience. The kind waitress offered to have them remade, but Mom declined because she thought that we were pressed for time. Not sure why they would add unexpected ingredients to a dish and neglect to offer the option of adding them instead of assuming that they would be agreeable to customers. Hope that the restaurant learned a lesson here. Needless to say, Don Vito's disappointed Mom big time.

Eating here for the first time and the food was incredible. They give free bread and olive oil and…read morebalsamic vinegar as a pre-eating food. I particularly enjoyed the toasted ravioli! The sauce wasn't too thick or oily. It was a perfect combination and the ravioli was cooked well. There was a buy one get one deal with pizzas so we got the margarita and the Classico. I enjoyed the Classico more as there was meat (hahaha anything meaty makes me happy). We also got the lasagna which, like everything we ate, did not disappoint! Great consistency, meat texture, and combination of sauces. We got the unlimited mango juice for our drinks and our waitress, Virgie, never let our glasses run dry. As close to Italian as you can get here in Boracay and its exceptional! 11/10!

The last time I was in Boracay, 20 years ago, I had at least a few dinners at Aria. From memory, it…read morewas really good, from the pastas and the pizzas... so would it hold up for me 20 years later? It did! Although there is no longer beach seating, we were able to get a table on the main floor. The service team were friendly and fast. As for the food, we ordered a couple pizzas for the table, along with some salads. I had the Cacio e Pepe and it was cooked perfectly, al dente. The pizzas were as good as I remembered as well. A lot has changed at D'Mall, from the concrete ground and the numerous options of food choices, but it's great to know that Aria still keeps a high standard of dishes!

The food was terrific, we had pasta dishes and pizza. Everything was cooked perfectly…read more The service was attentive and prompt. The ambiance is indicative of the island vibe. Music is just loud enough but you can still talk and hear each other.

We had some time before our party yacht and decided to stop by Aplaya. Best choice!!…read more We were immediately greeted and seated. Our orders were taken, drinks and all. It's an open restaurant facing the beach. Beautiful!! Nice and simple interior. Everything we ordered was delish, the longsilog, tofu log, tapsilog and the smoothie bowl. Prices were so good!! I love this place!! I miss it already. Till next time. One of the hostess even compliment d my makeup. lol. Thanks girl .

Great spot to sit and sip while watching the waves lap the pristine white sand beach or while…read moreluxuriating in one of Boracay's breathtaking sunsets. I loved sitting lazily at the bar and sipping a San Miguel over the din of other diners chatting about the fun they had that day. Great island vibe and casual for all comers. Staff were friendly.

Believe it or not, for the 6-days that we stayed in Boracay, we've been here every single day. My…read morebandit's Italian side is oozing and he is crazy on this gelato. I mean, it's not even the best but maybe he just missed his root? Nevertheless... We've tried the cherry, pistachio, strawberry, mango and calamansi flavor. What a feast on our total Boracay staycation right? My favorite flavor is pistachio and his was strawberry. It was really a good time hanging around Aria. Even the staffs knew us and every time we pass by they throw their hippiest wave on the air and gave us their big smiling face. They got a pretty amiable staffs in here. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow yeeps.

I just added Aria Gelato to Yelp - Hoping everyone will post their reviews here…read more Absolutely love having some gelato after dining at Aria Cucina Italiana next door! Lots of flavours to choose from and they taste fantastic! For more food reviews and Boracay blogging, check out my blog at https://spicychopsticks.blog

In December 2024, we made a reservation for dinner at Rima, located at Shangri-La in Boracay. The…read morerestaurant is nestled within the Shangri-La resort where we stayed for a few days. It is surrounded by lush greenery along with a wonderful view of the blue ocean. We loved the meat and seafood platter. It had steak, lobster, crabs, baby back ribs and sautéed garlic and onions all of which were cooked nicely. The pumpernickel bread was good, especially when combined with the amuse-bouche butter shaped like a cherry. Our server, Shane, was very friendly and knowledgeable, making sure we had everything we needed. The staff, dressed elegantly, added to the overall experience. If you're looking for great food, excellent service and a stunning view, Rima is the place to go in Boracay.

The food was delicious, drink's refreshing, service top notch, and view breathtaking!!!read more