They are no longer in the address listed at Yelp - they are now in their stand alone restaurant on…read moreDaang Hari across from West Parade. Nice venue, has 2 stories and a little garden. Lots of tables for large group. Our table for four however, was a bit cramped. Service is very friendly and solicitous. They have a lady in one corner making fresh pasta and their huge wheel of parmigiano sits in the dining room. A number of pastas are mixed in that wheel and it makes for a very good cheesy rich pasta. Their menu has designated spot for the pastas that are mixed in the wheel. If you do go here, you've got to make it a point to try one of them. Do not bother to order their fried calamari or in their menu it called frittata de pesci (fried seafood) - i ordered it and requested squid only.... It was tasteless, very disappointing . However, everything else we ordered, 2 pizzas, gnocchi, rigatoni and burrata salad were all quite good. So was the cholate gooey brownie dessert. It was all in all a good pleasant experience but not outstanding.

Hit the spot! Thank you Frances! The service was excellent. And the dishes were superb! Great…read moreItalian place for you to bookmark when you're in Pasay City in the Newport Resort. Ambiance was in the center of everything with the nice music playing.

It's been 12 years since I've been back to Manila and to my old favorite Cibo restaurant. And I'm…read moreso pleasantly surprised to find that the excellent food quality and fantastic customer service still lives in this adorable little cafe. Had a wonderful, late dinner here with family and enjoyed the spinach dip and tuyo/anchovies salad (both delicious starters); then the lamb chops and pesto pasta for main....excellent texture and balance of spices. A very satisfying meal for a reasonable price. 3ppl, 4dishes, 3drinks/shakes was approx.2000 pesos. ;) we love you, Cibo! We will be back soon.

College days I have enjoyed this place thoroughly and took hubby here he loved it too.read more

What a bummer to end a visit this way…read more This is where I had my last meal at the end of my stay. I decided to spend my last day before going back home to L.A. with my aunt's family doing errands. The last item on the day's agenda happened to be in this area. We spent some time debating where to eat dinner. My choice was located elsewhere, but the rest of the party were tired and hungry and didn't want to spend more time driving so the final decision was based on what was closest to us. This is what was closest to us. Luckily, there wasn't much of a wait even though it was a weekend night. I had a beer as soon as we sat down. Their ordering system was convenient enough. You scan a barcode and pick everything you want then send the order over. Half of the party wanted the steak, but there was only one serving left so my two cousins let me have it. Such gentlemen they are. Our orders came at different times. First up was mine. In the interest of politeness, I decided not to eat my food since no one else had theirs. My cousins got theirs and they started eating so I decided to jump in. My uncle eventually got his order. My aunt who ordered salmon which in my opinion is the fastest to make still hadn't gotten her order. We followed up with the guy working the front and all he could say was that it was coming. My cousin was annoyed and complained. It just made no sense how much longer it took. We all felt so bad that we were nearly done with our plates by the time my aunt's food arrived. That's not even the kicker. That's not even the kicker. They brought over another plate of salmon. My cousin corrected them and let the guy know we only ordered one so they took it off the bill. They decided to give it to is for free as consolation for all the troubles. It was a nice move. The guy ended up saying the reason the kitchen was backed up was because they had an abundance of delivery orders. That was such a copout, but it was what it was. It's a damn shame because the food was decent. I ate all of mine. They cooked it perfectly. I've always known Filipinos to do meat well done, but I asked for it rare and they delivered.

AMBIENCE Chairs are available outside the restaurant when…read morethe branch is full and restaurant size is two floors. I found this branch most interesting when I used to walk by and notice the signage "Papa Lou's" instead of "Mama Lou's." FOOD Pan Fried Beef Scaloppine and Mama Lou's Special Pizza were our choices of the day. All veggies were refreshing and slightly crunchy especially the alfalfa and arugula! Quality of the prosciutto was spot on and the mangoes were just as refreshing as the veggies, making the pizza a good mix of hot and cold. Pizza was highly addictive and easy to finish due to the thin crust. Mashed potatoes were typically good and I think their service water might've had a hint of lemon. SERVICE Servers were proactive in giving us more free bread and I like that they left an order slip on our table; it's good for tracking. VAT-inclusive but Service Charge to be added.

Italianni's is one of the more expensive Italian restaurants I have tried, but the money is worth…read moreit. Their pasta is one of the best I've ever tried. Their simple pomodoro pasta is a perfect harmony of fresh tomatoes (I can taste both the sweetness and sourness!), just the right zing from the garlic (as well as other spices I can't identify), the subtle flavor of the basil, and the smooth olive oil. It's so simple and yet so delicious. They certainly do not scrimp on their ingredients. Their pasta has portions good for one and good for sharing, with a third option (Abbondanza, which means abundance) being the biggest option for sharing. Their pizzas are winners, too. My friend and I ordered the margherita pizza. Again, I could taste the freshness of the ingredients. They also used goat cheese in addition to the mozzarella cheese, and it certainly adds more flavor. Italianni's ambiance is also nice - the red and white checkered tablecloths especially add to the feel of Italian dining.

Made a mistake going here the night before our flight. Really bad service, they made mistakes on…read morethe orders and forgot some plus the food is so-so. But then again I shouldnt be ordering Italian food in Asia and expecting better than average. So its my fault.

My in-laws brought home some really yummy mini pizzas from Zucchero, this new restaurant in SM…read moreSouthmall one day and since then, I made a mental note to eat there sometime. So when one of my girlfriends asked me to catch up last Saturday, I grabbed the chance to check the place out. For a place that specializes in Filipino and Italian cuisine, I expected their pasta to be spectacular. But it was just okay; the carbonara was delicious, but the other pastas we ordered tasted a little odd. Too bad because we were really excited for the Bacon Chicken Ravioli but we knew something was wrong with it on our first bite. Their mini pizzas was still the best thing I've tasted in their menu. The staff were nice enough to replace our food when we said it tasted kind of odd, service was quick and the cakes looked promising, so I'd say this place earned itself another try.

This review if for their manila bay branch…read more Not good value at all. Ordered a pancake and bacon. The pancake was huge but the bacon was barely a slice of so paper thin the tissue was thicker. In whistlestop your rice is gone and you still have so much bacon. Not recommending the pancake and bacon breakfast. Service was excellent though and staff very courteous.

One of the old time restos where me and my friends hang out most of the time. We like their food…read moreselection from salad, pasta, soup and rice meals. Serving size are adequate and the price of food is reasonable. Staff are also attentive. On my last lunch there with friends we discovered the blue cheese salad which is quite good and refreshing.

I have a friend, let's just call him John to keep his anonymity since I'm sure that's what he'd…read morewant. John is a massive penny pincher. I mean, the guy couldn't be asked to frivolously spend money in order to save someone else's life. For him, food is food, if it was too expensive he'd back out. This is why Amici was for me one of the best recommendations that I ever had. He once took his girlfriend here. He talked to me about how good the food was. At first I was skeptical since most Italian restaurants had a tendency to be fancy. This one though was small and a bit unassuming, I gave the place a try cause, well, what the heck, why not right? It's a good thing that I listened to the guy because when I want authentic Italian food at a reasonable price and one of these places just happen to be there I end up getting a platte of pasta and a small pizza for myself. It's worth the price trust me give it a shot you won't regret it.

As beer lovers - we couldn't pass up the opportunity to try the Perfect Pint while on vacation…read more Such a spacious atmosphere and very welcoming staff! As an IPA lover, I tried all of their IPAs. I found them to be a bit too malty and heavy for me. I did enjoy their Honey Wheat Ale - which was fruity and more on the earthy side.

Stopped here to sample some local craft beers while staying at a hotel about a 10 minute walk away…read more Ended up choosing this place based on a recommendation from a waitress at another restaurant. The atmosphere and decor were great, with a very modern and date I say American craft brewery feel. The best selection was impressive, all brewed in house (see pictures). As I usually do, I ordered a flight to sample several of their beers and referenced Untappd for those with the best rating. While these beers are likely adjusted to the local taste palettes, when comparing them to the numerous breweries I've been to in the United States I wasn't able to rate any of the beers I tried much above average. I found them to be relatively bland in comparison. It is still a great venue and one you will likely enjoy if you are looking for a fun atmosphere with a large selection of unique tap beers.

Cara Mia and Amici were built by the same people, and this Cara Mia branch is right beside (or no,…read moreactually they're in the same space!) Amici, which is very convenient. You can get your cakes or gelato right after your tasty pasta treat! Talk about heaven. I was on a very special date when I went here the first time. My boyfriend introduced me to his family. Okay, enough about me. TMI. Now, if you haven't been here (and if there's a branch near you) I suggest you go ahead and try their gelato and cakes. Of course there are a lot of bakeries selling awesome cakes, but Cara Mia's is something else. I suggest you try their Sea Salted Caramel Crunch, it's made of light chiffon, mocha and some caramel crunch on top. It only costs Php 95 for a slice, and a whole cake costs Php 695. Not bad eh?

Lot's of Ice cream to be choose yum yum :)read more