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!

This is an interesting discovery among the booming food choices along Dona Soledad in Better…read moreLiving, Paranaque. The place has a very unassuming façade which looks more like a garage than a restaurant. But once you're inside, you will be surprised to find that the place is huge and is full of collectible vintage items. It really is amazing, from the vinyl records to the old plate numbers to the old movie posters, there's just so much to see in there. But it isn't just a place to visit for the décor. They have amazing food as well. So I'm just going to get this out there: Their nachos are the bomb! I've had nachos in big fancy restaurants, but they don't even compare to what Fat Frank's has to offer. It has meat. It has cheese. It has sour cream. It has salsa. It has jalapenos. It has all the good things you want in a huge order of nachos. If you're looking for a great date place where you can save money (but really don't want to look cheap), this is it. Just fill up on the nachos and their creamy, lovely milkshakes and you're pretty much set. An order of entrée is just icing on the cake...trust me, by the time you get to the main dish, you're already full. I highly recommend Fat Frank's to anyone into the American Diner feel and taste.

My family and I always enjoyed a bite at this burger joint especially on special occasions and/or…read morecelebrations. Very fond of their tapa for breakfast, burgers for snacks and chicken sate for dinner! Live the ambiance and warm service. A bit expensive but overall great food,

Hands-down, the best pasta I had. My dinner mate had the same pasta, but without the anchovies and…read moreit taste equally as good although I would highly recommend keeping anchovies. The food came out so warm and hot. The drink was even better. The service was immaculate. Everyone was attentive and took their time going over their own best suggestions and the view was great.

I meant to write this a long time ago but I want to say that of the two months I spent in Manila,…read moreeating at every good place I could find, this was BY FAR my favorite!!!! The owner was awesome, treated us like family and the food was world class. Saturninos in Amsterdam is the only other Italian place I have eaten at that can compare. My girl and I had a great meal and some of the best grappa I've ever tasted! Heading back to Manila soon and this will be first on my list!

After a happy but crowded and tiring Pyromusical fireworks evening, we were hungry. Many of the…read morerestaurants we went to were crowded, as most of the Pyromusical audience must have had the same idea. We ended up walking around MOA before we saw Gotti's Ristorante - it was Italian, so they surely have vegetarian-friendly, or at least pesca-vegetarian friendly, options. I was right. We ordered the puttanesca, and we were happy with it. Not many puttanescas satisfy our taste. We like this one as there is the distinct and savory taste of the anchovies, the capers, and the olives, the sourness of the tomatoes, as well as a spicy flavor, perhaps from chili. We also love the deep-fried mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce - such a sinful but delicious treat. We ordered this as a side to the pasta. We had originally wanted the margherita pizza, but between only two of us, the pizza and pasta might be too much. Gotti's is quite affordable, at a similar price level to Amici's, one of my favorite Italian restaurants.

Someone told me La Piazza was the best Italian restaurant in Manila…read more I envisioned exceptional food and service, like some guy grinding fresh pepper at my table, and sprinkling Parmigiano-Reggiano on my pasta. Or offering to sneak a bit of Sambuca in my coffee. But instead, I got ho-hum food, it was not bad, but very underwhelming, and weak table service if I compare it to a good New York Italian restaurant. The only positive point was that I got 20% off on my meal because I was staying at the Okada. The restaurant is only open three days a week, so it took me years for my stay here to overlap with the restaurant being open. How do they make money ? So in the end, I can't recommend La Piazza if someone asks me for an Italian restaurant. I will tell them to try Italianni's, the food is ok at 1/3 the price.

First time dining here. The service was excellent and amazing. Everyone was very attentive and the…read moreservice was superb. Food was excellent and it was nice to watch the water show during dinner. Michael the manager was very friendly and walked around with the guests making sure that we were enjoying ourselves. Definitely a great place to eat if you're looking for some good Italian cuisine.

An imposing and elegant dining area. Floor-to-ceiling arch windows. Great ambient light. Polite,…read moreeager-beaver staff. My list of reasons why I love Chateau 1771 goes on and on. Despite the name of the place, they are not exclusively serving French food. They have pasta, steaks, and seafood. If anything, Chateau 1771 is a modern European restaurant serving favorite French, Italian, and Swiss food. When I first visited the place years ago, I was actually anxious about that moment when the waiter would hand me the check. European dining in the Philippines has always been equated with expensive fine-dining. But to my astonishment, the price was actually reasonable. I mean, it's not affordable and one would be crazy or filthy rich to eat in this kind of place every day. But for special occasions, I would recommend this place. My most recent visit was during my wife's birthday. It was a table for two and we had a late lunch. After a few moments of browsing through the menu, she asked for Croquette Salad, while I went for Butter-baked Oysters. For main, she had Vanilla Brick Spring Chicken, or grilled chicken served with vanilla bean dots. I ordered the Potence, the house specialty. It's basically steak where the meat is served hanging from a potence, or metal frame, and then set alight (by the waiter) with brandy. Their Pomelo Fruit Juice is a must try. I would recommend having a reservation when dining at Chateau 1771. While the place typically fills up during dinner, I find it perfect for a late afternoon hangout. The ambience can truly transport you somewhere in Europe.

Every time I come to this place, I'm already too full to eat and I'm just in the food for a cold…read moredrink or hot coffee and sometimes their dessert. You know how other shops have fresh fruit shakes but when you drink it it just tastes like sugar? Well, Chateau 1771's shakes are fresh, cold and it's the actual fruit. Oh, their flambeed coffees are amazing. Try their Irish coffee. You'll want more. For dessert, it doesn't matter whether you order a Creme Brulee or a Coffee Bean Sansrival. All of their desserts are excellent.

The food here is great! Authentic Italian cuisines. If your in Manila, this is the place to go…read more From what I hear, they have many franchises all over Manila, but this place is the original. The service is great, the ambiance is relaxing and very welcoming and warm. One foot note is the Mama Lou's Special pizza, was mind blowing! Who would of thought mango and basil on a pizza. Wow!

Went to Mama Lou's, Ayala Mall Manila Bay for dinner. Seated immediately. Nice looking place. We…read morelooked at the menu and my wife decided on her favorite, chicken marsala. I ordered Mama's Lasagna. The waitress came back and informed me that they were out of lasagna. I asked if they have fettucine alfredo. A blank look came over her face as she stated that she had never heard of it. Ok. THIS is an Italian restaurant. I asked her how big a 10" pizza would be. She didn't know? I decided on a 12" pizza to be on the safe side. My wife's marsala arrived and it looked and tasted like country fried chicken with cream gravy. Definitely not Chicken Marsala! It was tasty though. My pizza came and it was about the right size for me. It was tasty also. Overall, Mama Lou's needs to make sure their employee's are familiar with Italian food and able to answer simple questions. Will I go back? Probably not. I can get good pizza elsewhere.

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.

If you got family that knows where dine .. trust them as I loved the food they have serve here …read more. coming from San Francisco this a a great treat to devour my Asian food craving .

Our favorite Italian Restaurant. Staff are very attentive. We love the manager Kelvin. Our…read moreserver JoAnn is very attentive. She's so refine that you don't even feel her presence when she's clearing our mess on the table. She would come and ask if everything is good so far which you don't get in a lot of restaurants here in the Philippines. Kelvin suggested a glass of wine for us which was outstanding. S The only thing I can suggest since this is a fine dining restaurant is real cloth dinner napkins.

Imagine being in Manila in the Philippines for one night en route to an exotic destination, being…read moreincredibly tired and hungry from the flight...and finding a pretty authentic Italian restaurant in a casino/mall attached to your hotel. That is what I am talking about here. The vibe is otherworldly (perhaps that is the jet lag) but it was surprisingly good. I got a pizza that was not too shabby. I was quite tired so I don't remember much else besides good service, a good wine list, and pretty high prices. That is to be expected, so no complaints here. Plus, because I am vegetarian, I knew the Philippines would be challenging for food. I am pleased to say it was not at all difficult here. I went in really underdressed but no one seemed to mind (just me). My travel companions scoped out the place beforehand while I napped in the hotel room, but they failed to warn me that the restaurant was a bit fancy. I think that is good.

Food was top notch and the service is also great! The seafood platter is not so great in my…read moreopinion, for the price. The rest of our orders were tasty and well! Their bread is also soft and tasty. We will be back and will try other dishes from the menu.

Worst service I have ever had in the Philippines. Tried to explain it to the manager she had no…read moreanswers. Waited 40 minutes for our food. Our first server was too busy flirting with the wait staff beside the restaurant. I'll never eat there again.