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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Yellowcab is pretty much the go to place for anyone who is craving pizza! I've been here so many…read moretimes, and I've ordered from them too.. Let me tell you, I've liked every single experience I've had eating food from Yellowcab is always a great one. Being the seafood lover that I am, I usually order their Roasted Garlic & Shrimp pizza and it is pretty much my favorite pizza that Yellowcab offers. My next favorite pizza is their Corona Chicken Salsa pizza! It's pretty much Chicken, tomato and mozarella, and they serve this pizza with slices of lime which you squeeze on the pizza..... and have a taste of one really awesome pizza. I can't put into words how much I love this pizza of theirs! And my third favorite pizza of theirs, when I want to eat something that contains purely vegetable would be the Dear Darla pizza! Other than pizza, my recommendations would be their Twice Baked Potato Halves, their Hot Wings, and their Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta!

Yellow Cab Pizza is probably one of the most popular pizza chains in the country. Their pizzas are…read moremore expensive than most out there, but don't worry you'll get what you'll pay for. In fact, when I go to parties or some get together, most people I know, whether from the North or South of Metro Manila, have a strong tendency to order Yellow Cab. Pizza isn't the only thing that you'll love from their menu. Their pastas are great. Price can be a bit steep, but the quantity and quality more than makes up for this. Their chicken wings have a distinct rich tangy and spicy flavor that I've never had anywhere else. For those who want to try something great, Italian, and not found on most pizzeria menus can try out their calzone. For those who don't know what I calzone is, think of an empanada made out of pizza and you're getting there. Just don't expect your order to be delivered by an actual yellow cab.