I love this place! It's also one of my favorite Italian places! I most especially love their hot…read morehoney that I dip in their bread that's so freshly baked! I love their pasta, the noodles are freshly made and the food is not too salty! Love their service, the waiters are very funny and jolly too! The ambiance is very casual it's more of a relaxing place to dine with friends or family if you want a more chill date night you could also go here! I love their pesto and chicken bites!

Mushroom Chicharon were crunchy but tasted greasy. The Salted Egg Risotto was very unique and the…read morebest tasting dish. I highly recommend it. I willingly return to eat here again.

Marikina is slowly becoming the newest food destination that might even rival household names such…read moreas Maginhawa and Aguirre one day. Casaño Restaurant is the newest establishment to capitalize on this potential. It's an Italian fusion cuisine that specializes on pasta. As of my last visit, the place is only open for dinner services, with plans on expanding to lunch services once all the quirks of the soft opening are ironed out. What I had: Red Wine Shrimp appetizer. It's a very tasty dish with the right umami to jump start your taste buds. Each shrimp is served on a ceramic spoon for maximum comfort. Aligue paste on Rigatonni served with Cream Dory A create your own pasta suggestion that hits all the right spot. Italian Dry Rub Ribs Tender and juicy baby back ribs served with the carbs of your choice. The meat's fall of the bone goodness while the mashed potatoes and pretty good. Arguably their best dish since I'm a straight up carnivore. Peppered Beef The beef was a little tough (the slice was as thick as Kanye's wallet) when we ordered it but the owners assured that the doneness will be perfect the next time around. Others: beef stroganoff (yey), cannelloni (yey), grilled cheese bread (okay) Bottomline: If you're in Marikina, then you have little excuse not to give this place a try. The create your own pasta dynamic allows countless combinations that will surely bring out the pasta lover in you. I have yet to try the Rigatonni Tower which my friends were raving about. Parking is convenient (multiple slots!) and the place is enormous. It's a house converted into a restaurant, with all the warmth and charm maintained. They even play your favorite Up Dharma Down and Ed Sheeran tracks with their classic Vinyl player. They sell some pretty sweet looking vinyl art on the side too of you're into those. The Brandon Boyd set sure looked fresh! Tip: Bring your SO here if you're looking for an intimate dinner for two. Just do it.

Was meeting one of my childhood friends here. She recommended me this place because it's a UP…read moreclassic. So i had to try it. We got the carbonara, the pepperoni pizza and their fried stuffed ravioli. Hahanap-hanapin ko yung lasa ng Carbonara kasi ang creamy! Everything was so flavorful and yummy. Service is great! The vibes were very cozy! Pagbalik ko sa Pilipinas this Will be on my list.

The food is really good. We ordered Bistecca, Salsiccia, Aligue Pasta (crab paste pasta),…read morefantastico pizzq, salad with balsamic vinegar dressing, and table wine (red). I can't say how genuine italian the food was but was really savory. Serving size is typical asian/ filipino size so if you ate a big eater, don't shy away from ordering more. They have a 3 car parking slot or you can park at the curve side. Ambiance: they have plastic chairs and tables. Not very fancy. I came here for lunch. It was not very busy but not very empty either. There were several of us here in this tiny place. We stayed here for a good 2 hours Service: the lady was very kind, prompt and very helpful.

I am very fond of carbs so when I heard about this place, I decided to check out their branch in…read moreEton Centris. They have a wide selection of dishes and since their best seller is the beef lasagna, without any hesitation I gave it a try. While waiting for my order, they gave a basket of bread with butter. Once my order arrived, I marveled with how big the single serving is. One order of lasagna is almost good for two (if you are not hungry). It looks as good as how it tasted. It is generous in meat and creamy melted cheese. One more thing, the basket of bread is refillable!

As a native New Yorker I have to say this place is excellent and worth the visit. Their pizza is…read moregreat and the service was awesome. If you love pizza you should go here.

This is as close to authentic Italian food as I have ever got (at least as far as New Jersey…read moreItalians go). Eating at Napoli's reminds me of dining in with an Italian family inside their house. If dining here for the first time, make sure you have emptied both stomachs as all of their menu items, from salad to pasta to pizza, have very generous servings and great for sharing. They cut their pizza slices New York style - it enables you to experience folding your pizza slice in half, and then taking a bite of that double-layer cheesy pizza goodness (with your desired toppings, of course). I generally do not like anchovy as a pizza topping, but I'm willing to make an excuse for the way they prepare it through Howie's Special. The Chicken Cesar Salad and Eggplant Lasagna are noteworthy must-tries. Napoli is a good alternative to your mainstream Italian chain, with much better tasting food.

While waiting for taping to start on #The Foodcrawlers third episode of #ChatAndChew, I had…read morebreakfast at a nearby cafe 75 Lilac. I enjoyed the Crispy Bacon Silog very much. I have had deep-fried and battered bacon before, and I had always found it too greasy, and too thickly-battered. The crispiness of 75 Lilac's bacon is just right, and a spritz of citrus makes the whole meal less heavy but still filling. When we were served the Salted Egg Chicken Lollipops, the aroma instantly reminded me of arroz caldo. The scent of ginger was pretty strong, and there was not a hint of salted egg in this dish. I mean...I like it...but if you're looking for a salted-egg-yolk-tasting dish then you might be disappointed.

One of the newest dining establishments along Lilac! Dined here twice already, and yes, they do…read morehave good food, but I find their offerings pricey considering their small serving sizes. Here are what I've tried so far: First visit: 1) Chicken lollipops with salted egg - not sure if I got the name correctly, but I did enjoy this, though maybe they could decrease the sweetness here. 2) Strawberry cream cheese waffles - I love the syrup that they use here, it's not too sweet! Even the strawberry compote doesn't have the "umay" kind of sweetness. 3) Green tea creme brulee - would have loved this more had it been colder :) Kind of surprised that it has more or less the same price as a popular ramen shop's version. That ramen shop is located in a mall. Second visit: 1) Garlic baby squid - this is so good, but a bit on the sweet side instead of the garlicky side. Anyway, I was a bit shocked by its small serving. It's definitely not good for sharing. 2) Blueberry waffles - still good, but BURNT underneath :( I'm still interested to go back and try their other offerings, but I hope they could work on their price-serving ratio. Also, it seems that they overuse chopping boards as trays...I mean, c'mon, even drinks? They can consume a lot of table space.

Chubbies had just recently opened when we ate there. I knew that much because my friend lives near…read moreLilac St. Their prices actually vary, but I was pretty glad that their breakfast offering doesn't cost much. A plate of my favorite tapsilog only cost me Php 99, which wasn't bad considering how big the serving was. The tapa I ate was tender, although I found it a little salty at the time. They have cakes available and they also sell mason jars, so if you don't know where to get one, maybe you could drop by. Other things on the menu include Sizzling Mushroom, Tokwa't Salmon, Lechon Macao, some pancit, and your usual hot and cold drinks section. What surprised me was my beverage: it was ginormous. I ordered their iced choco chip cookie cream and wasn't disappointed. It was more expensive than my meal, yeah, but it's chocolate! You can't go wrong with chocolate.

This is one of the best restaurants in Marikina. I have tried all their menu's and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious. I heard from their staff that the owner of that restaurant was actually a famous pastry chef in a cruise ship that must be the reason why their food was a food to die for. Try the spicy porkchop with some white sauce on it. Also, try their burger. It's an american size burger and the chef actually did the bread himself. You should try this place. It's affordable and delicious. Worth every penny.

Who knew that the Philippines has a solid chain restaurant that serves up decent Italian food!…read more Mama Lou's ended up as a Grab (rideshare) order due to our laziness going out for dinner in Manila traffic. Ben and I ordered a number of things, but our standout favorites were: *Their Meatball appetizer *Mac and Cheese *Pesto Salmon The pricing is pretty good too when converting from USD to peso. Great place for takeout or dine-in when craving Italian style food.

I've tried a good amount of Italian places in Manila and I must say this one is the best one for me…read moreso far. They are just consistent across the board with their salad, appetizers and pasta. Enough choices for a group and the price is not too hefty. They do allow pets in the outside seating which is nice since I mostly travel with my puppy. We shared some dishes with the 3 of us and we had a great amount to share since it's actually a good size portion and not Filipino portions. Customer service is also outstanding. I would come back definitely