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Cantina Sicilianita

Cantina Sicilianita

At the busy street of Shaw in Mandaluyong, finding a restaurant like Cantina Sicilianita is comparable to unearthing a gem. The restaurant is low-key on the outside, bearing a colorful sign, but inside, it’s an entirely different world. Inspired by a trip to Sicily, Chef Mark Buhain trained in Italy and created Cantina Sicilianita as a tribute to the region of Sicily. On top of Cantina Sicilianita’s menu is Arancini, saffron risotto balls stuffed with pancetta ragu that are coated and fried, followed by Pasta Siciliano, Cantina’s rendition of the pesto pasta of basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan cheese with tomatoes for that extra tang. Pesto Siciliano […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Italian
    • Balboa

    Balboa

    The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows…until you’ve had a dish or two from this joint! —– Named after fictional character Rocky Balboa, the restaurant serves comfort American-Italian food in a fancy, country Italian home setting, embellished with dark blue walls and gold-framed paintings. Good starters would be an order of Mozarella Cheese with Marinara Sauce and classic Potato Wedges, which are trinkled generously with bechamel, mozarella, parmigiano regiano and bits of pancetta for a meaty touch. Highly recommended for their handmade pasta, Balboa also serves a variety of pasta and sauces such as Shrimp and Sausage Spaghettini, Fresh Spinach Tagliatelle with Praws and Tomato Cream Sauce, Truffle Mushroom Linguine […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Italian
  • Steakhouse
    • Caruso Ristorante Italiano in Makati: Authentic Italian Cuisine at Its Finest

    Caruso Ristorante Italiano in Makati: Authentic Italian Cuisine at Its Finest

    Located in Bel-Air, Makati, Caruso Ristorante Italiano is a restaurant that promises to deliver the taste of authentic Italian cuisine without you having to leave the Philippines. IMAGE from Philippine Primer To be able to cook only the best quality dishes, all their ingredients are fresh and imported straight from Italy. Primer recommends Tritico di Pasta Terra which includes Tagliatelle alla crema di tartufo e Parm ham (Home made tagliatelle with truffle cream and Parma ham), Ravioloniu emiliani ripieni, al burro e salvia (Home made ravioloni with spinach, ricotta cheese, butter and sage) and Garganelli ai funghi dell ‘Ossala (Home made garganelli in mushroom porcini sauce). IMAGE from Caruso Ristorante […]
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  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Daniele’s Casa Mia

    Daniele’s Casa Mia

    Daniele’s is an Italian establishment located between a lapida-maker and the TransOrient building. This hole-in-the-wall can be quite easy to miss. Once along Sucat Road, one must drive a little past Grami Hotel going towards Baclaran, and look out for the yellow-painted exterior and the signage hanging overhead. – Ravioli Truffle Cream – Once inside you will be greeted by a spacious, warmly-lit dining area and the unmistakable scent of fresh olives. The enthusiastic owner, Mr. Daniele Bellini, will lead you to your table himself. Just the eclectic decor of various knick-knacks and paintings are worth the visit. Daniele is a former paparazzi, and his intriguing photos of life and celebrities […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Italian
    • Galileo Entoca Deli

    Galileo Entoca Deli

    An Italian restaurant located at the heart of Eastwood Galileo is really popular among locals. If you see the restaurant crowded, expect that there are a lot of wine orders placed. The wine offered is not limited to Italian. Each is carefully selected. Their Pinot noir is the most popular. It costs P1,245 per bottle. The wine selection is made to match the dishes offered. The ingredients for their food menu like olive oil, spices, ham and cheese are imported from Italy. The salami and ham with cheese tastes moderately salty and is best matched with wine because it’s not too dry. Another popular dish is the risotto con porcini (photo […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Italian
    • C’ Italian Dining in Ortigas

    C’ Italian Dining in Ortigas

    From Angeles City, Pampanga, C’Italian Dining is popularly known as the origin of panizza. A creation of My Kitchen‘s Chef Chris Locher, panizza is a combination of panini and pizza. It is this delicious thin crust pizza sliced into strips. The right way to eat a panizza is by getting a strip and roll it with arugula and alfalfa sprouts. Original Panizza. KRISTINA(P810) C’Italian Dining in Ortigas offers delicious and authentic Italian cuisines as well. INSALATA CAPRESE (P540) – healthy salad which resembles the colors of the flag of Italy. SPAGHETTI CON FRUTTI DI MARE (P710) SLOW ROASTED LAMB RIBS IN AROMATIC SPICE RUB (P1,100/ two) C’Italian Dining in Ortigas […]
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  • Pasig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Italian
    • Angel’s Kitchen

    Angel’s Kitchen

    A very popular shop that has been featured in numerous food blog sites, Angel’s Kitchen boasts its cozy atmosphere as well as the comfort food with a twist. Make sure to try the unlimited serving of Melba Chips and Chicken Pate with Pistacchios. Their signature dish is the Original Pinakbet Rice with Lechon Kawali and Chocolate bagoong (sauteed pinakbet vegetables with rice topped with chocolate bagoong and fried lechon kawali). One can also try their Longganisa Bolognese (pasta with ground pork, chorizo bits, spices, tomato sauce) and the Soft-shell Crab with Mango Dressing (Romaine lettuce, fried softshell crab, apple, cucumber, mango dressing).   Softshell Crab with Mango Dressing(P348) Original Pinakbet Rice […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Filipino
  • Italian
    • Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato is a Filipino brand that boasts of serving authentic, artisanal Italian gelato that taste like no other. As their tagline suggests, all gelato is made from the finest all-natural ingredients, sourced from different parts of the world. They don’t add anything artificial and “unreal.” The process, however, takes days to finish. They use pozzetto cabinets as storage because it can preserve a constant temperature and ensure the least amount of air and light contamination. They make it daily and traditionally, like how it is done in Italy where the gelato originated.   Now, there’s no need to go to Italy just to have a scoop of the […]
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  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • SM Aura
  • The Podium
  • Italian
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Sink your teeth into one of Motorino’s pizza anytime of the day. The famous pizzeria located on the 2nd floor of Greenbelt is really worth the detour. SALUMI PLATE. Coppa Ham, Proscuitto, Salame, and Bread (P425) Declared by the New York Times as the “City’s Best Pizza,” Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana is the brain child of Chef Matthieu Palombino. His passion for pizza was developed during his travels to Naples in Italy. Studying the art of making pizza from the original century-old artisans in Naples, Chef Palombino perfected the art and developed what is one of the best pizzas in the world today. With Motorino’s prefect charred crust and flavorful ingredients, […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
    • Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza

    Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza

    Because of the rave reviews received by their main branch in Katipunan, Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza opened another branch in the heart of Salcedo Village, Makati early this year. Owned by Filipino food entrepreneurs Jutes and Cello Templo and named after their son, this Neapolitan style restaurant offers only the freshest pizzas carefully and individually baked in brick ovens. They use their own kesong puti­ (white cheese)made with milk from the Philippine Carabao Institute. For a small restaurant in Bautista near Tordesillas Street, Gino’s is surprisingly packed with customers. Customers line up outside and have their orders placed in advance, especially during peak hours. Once you take your seat inside though, […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
    • Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s is an Italian restaurant located in the residential area of B.F. International, Las Pinas. Their authentic Italian cuisine is famous among the local residents. This home restaurant is owned by a French Canadian and his late wife, whom the place was named after. Now, it is managed by their daughter, Crystal Tremblay, and his partner David Sison. Pizza and pasta are well-known in the menu.  The secret to the strong aroma of their pizza and baked lasagna is the way dishes are made which is using the traditional brick-oven. It is recommended to try Mama Lou’s Special pizza topped with prosciutto ham, mango, and mozzarella cheese in rich […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Italian 2017
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • Grappa’s at Makati

    Grappa’s at Makati

    If you are looking for a place where you could eat affordable Italian cuisine, with a casual setting, why not go to Grappa’s? This restaurant is located on the second floor of Greenbelt 3. Thanks to Grappa’s Filipino staffs, not only customers can enjoy good food, they can also enjoy a hospitable and fun atmosphere. Furthermore, it also has a bar counter where you can enjoy a generous amount of Italian wine. Pizza is this restaurant’s recommended dish, which you can actually witness being prepared by the chef in the open kitchen. Peperonata is a pizza that has cheese, green peppers, salami, etc, and once you eat this pizza, you’ll […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Italianni’s Restaurant, Makati

    Italianni’s Restaurant, Makati

    Italianni already has 8 stores in Metro Manila and the popular branches of it are located in major shopping malls, which are patronized by local Filipinos. This vibrant restaurant serves dishes with great quantity that is perfect for group meals. Pizza and Pasta is Italianni’s main dish, plus, Primer recommends that customers should try out its salad. Italianni uses fruits, which are simply unique and can be found in the Philippines, for its dressing. Mango and pomelo (a kind of citrus fruit) are some of those fruits. In addition, if it’s your or your friend’s birthday, why not celebrate it in here so you could hear a special birthday song […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Tosca, Makati

    Tosca, Makati

    In the luxurious 5-star hotel Dusit Thani, Makati, you can find  Tosca, an Italian restaurant named after the famous opera of Giacomo Puccini that was screened during the early 1900’s in Italy. Tosca has an elegant interior that is designed by award-winning decorators. This restaurant exudes a warm and friendly atmosphere that you will surely love, along with its authentic Italian food and wine. Since Tosca has some private rooms, business meals and special events can be held in here.
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  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Paparazzi, Makati

    Paparazzi, Makati

    Paparazzi is an Italian restaurant located on the 2nd floor of EDSA Shangri- La Hotel. This restaurant always uses fresh ingredients and has a modern interior. Its Lunch Set Menu is affordable so it is highly recommended! In addition, Paparazzi’s pasta can be cooked according to the customer’s preference, so, if ever you want to try out its pasta, feel free to talk to the waiters.
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  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Italian 2017
  • Ortigas Center
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • Pepato Cibo di M in Makati

    Pepato Cibo di M in Makati

    Pepato Cibo di M is located in Greenbelt 2. It is a restaurant that has a new, unique Italian style and visited by a lot of western customers. Its name PEPATO means “pepper” and “exciting” in Italian. As its name suggests, Pepato serves food that is always surprising. Papardelle Onion Cream with Red Eggs (P350) is a rich pasta dish with white sauce. What’s more, the saltiness of the red eggs intensifies the taste of the white sauce. The ‘jumbo clam’ called Angel Wings (P395) is just simply grilled and has a moderate salty flavor. Chilean Seabass La Sorpressa (P800), on the other hand, is this restaurant’s recommended main dish. This […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Bravo Ristorante Italian Cuisine, Makati

    Bravo Ristorante Italian Cuisine, Makati

    Feel free to enjoy this restaurant’s Italian cuisine. For starters, you can enjoy its Cold Cutlet, Pumpkin Soup and Salad, then for the main course, try out Bravo’s Pizza and Pasta that will surely deliver the taste of Italy to you. Also, to further enjoy your elegant meal, why not drink a glass of wine with it. Margarita Pizza (Small, P160/ Large, P270) is Bravo’s best dish. It has tomato, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and oregano. The appetizing Spaghetti Gamberri (2- 3 people per serving, P335/ P635) is a meal with plenty of shrimps, tomatoes, and garlic.  
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Muntinlupa
  • Italian
    • (CLOSED) Bistecca, Makati

    (CLOSED) Bistecca, Makati

    Whenever we hear the word ‘steakhouse,’ we tend to imagine an American atmosphere. However, in Makati, there is a chic, Italian-style steakhouse named Bistecca. It offers rib-eye and T-bone steaks along with appetizers and pasta. The tender and flavorful 1-kg red meat steak that Bistecca offers can be enjoyed by 2 to 3 persons. This restaurant also offers a wide variety of wines which is Php 1,000 per bottle.  
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Aresi, Subic

    Aresi, Subic

    Aresi is an Italian restaurant that is located in the middle of the Boardwalk. It offers 8 kinds of California wine (P900- 1 bottle) that you can enjoy while savoring Aresi’s delicious meals. Their seafood lasagna (P265) is the recommended meal in this restaurant. Fresh seafood, which is caught from Subic, is abundantly used in this dish together with creamy cheese. The crispy pizzas that this restaurant offers have an authentic Italian flavor! *** RECOMMENDED DISHES Their seafood salad (P295) is finely chopped. Their seafood pesto lasagna (P265) is the favorite dish among the locals. The devilled Chicken Italiano (P365) is grilled chicken with fresh tomatoes.  
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  • Subic
  • Italian
    • L’Incontro Ristorante Italiano, Makati

    L’Incontro Ristorante Italiano, Makati

    L’Incontro Ristorante Italiano is an Italian restaurant that creates dishes that will leave you lost for words. Even executives, who know delicious restaurant spots in Makati, guarantee that this restaurant offers dishes with high-quality taste. The Crespella ala Funghien Tartufo (P550) is this restaurant’s bestseller for 12 years. The aroma of black truffle, the rich flavor of its thick cream, and its tasty ham spreads in your mouth once you eat it. L’Incontro also offers a P1000+ (for a minimum of 40 people) buffet meals that are commonly acquired for farewell dinners for colleagues. This restaurant is also a perfect romantic venue for those couples who want to create an everlasting date.  
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  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Caruso Ristrante Italiano, Makati

    Caruso Ristrante Italiano, Makati

    Because of its unforgettable homemade pasta and sauce, Caruso has been patronized by a lot of people. This restaurant also has 3 varieties of pasta with different flavors you can compare with each other. Risotto and pizza are the main dishes of Caruso that always come in big servings. Caruso is a restaurant that is perfect for different occasions, such as a couple having their romantic date or just friends hanging out. There is also an available room for smokers.
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  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • L’Opera at Taguig

    L’Opera at Taguig

    If you are looking for a place to eat where elegance and good food are the priority, visit L'Opera at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Italian 2017
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • Picobello Ristorante Italiano, Davao

    Picobello Ristorante Italiano, Davao

    Having Swiss and Italian for parents, the owner of Picobello was summoned to Italy to reproduce pizza with an authentic taste. This restaurant’s pizzas are carefully baked one by one and use only the freshest vegetables and ingredients that are picked by the owner himself. Picobello is always crowded by a lot of people because of their fresh and affordable meals. Come and visit this restaurant and take pleasure in eating genuine Italian cuisine!  
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  • Davao
  • Italian
    • Aria, Boracay

    Aria, Boracay

    If you want to eat Italian food in Boracay, visit the very famous Aria! This is a restaurant that serves authentic dishes made by Chef Gino, who is an executive chef from Italy. Customers won’t get bored eating in Aria because it has a weekly and monthly special menu. Moreover, it also uses fresh seafood from Boracay, ham, tomatoes and other ingredients that are imported from Italy. Aria’s recommended dish is its Special Asparagus Pasta that has cheese, ham, asparagus, and truffles in homemade fettuccine. The truffles give this dish a wonderful aroma and the rich cheese is well with the al dente pasta and spreads slowly in your mouth. Various kinds of wine are […]
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  • Boracay
  • Italian
    • Relish Ponte, Makati

    Relish Ponte, Makati

    Relish Ponte is a popular restaurant on Valero St., which can be called Salcedo main street. This restaurant’s predecessor, which was located in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, was run by the grandfather of the current manager. And even after moving to Makati, this restaurant still retained its charm and the recipes from previous generations. The famous ‘Amazing Artichoke’ (photo 1) is a dish with spicy chips that is diped in baked artichoke and cheese. With just a bite, it seems that you’ll become addicted with its rich and refreshing taste. Some of the old customers from the old restaurant just come to visit the new Relish at Ponte to eat this […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Amici in Makati

    Amici in Makati

    Amici is an Italian restaurant that already has 8 branches in Metro Manila. One of its branches is located in Don Bosco, facing Pasay Road. It is also a 3 minute walk from Little Tokyo. Its name, amici,  means friend in Italian. Amici has a casual atmosphere and serves dishes with reasonable prices. All of its 8 stores have authentic wood-burning ovens, where Amici’s highly-recommended pizzas are baked. The dough of their pizzas are crisp because they are baked in high temperature over a short period of time and with only a small amount of oil. Amici also uses various pizza sauces that are even imported from Italy. Customers can also enjoy sharing their meals with […]
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  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Gotti’s at MOA (CLOSED)

    Gotti’s at MOA (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of January 15, 2019. Gotti’s is a casual Italian restaurant that is located outside the Promenade, along the first floor of the main mall. The pasta is only Php 150; while the pizza is Php 260. Seafood Pizza is a dish that has shrimp, squid, mussels, tomatoes and olives that is tangled with thick parmesan cheese. Its crisp dough, which is baked in stone, fits perfectly well with all of the ingredients. Seafood pizza The Siciliana Spaghetti and Mediterranean Salad are some of the regular dishes that have a lot of volume. Siciliana spaghetti Mediterranean salad Gotti’s dishes are popular among young customers because of its […]
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  • Pasay
  • Mall of Asia
  • Italian
    • Capricciosa, Makati

    Capricciosa, Makati

    Capricciosa is an Italian trattoria restaurant that originated in Japan. This restaurant uses ripe tomatoes that are imported from Italy. This is the reason behind the sweet and rich taste of its dishes. 30% of Capricciosa’s customers in Greenbelt 3 are mostly Japanese. The classic appetizer, Sicilian Meat Sauce over Rice Croquette (Photo 1), is a popular dish in this restaurant. If you’ve already been in Capricciosa’s branch in Japan, then you should visit its branch in the Philippines.  
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Cibo, Muntinlupa

    Cibo, Muntinlupa

    Cibo is a casual Italian restaurant that has already expanded to 11 outlets in Metro Manila. Cibo actually means ‘food’ in Italian. Pasta (P200), panini (P100), and other dishes in this restaurant are reasonably priced, so customers do not need to worry about their budget. Porchetta (photo 1) is a Roman style roasted pig that is perfect to be eaten with wine. This dish is also served with sweet apples, pears, and spicy tomatoes. The penne al Telefono (photo 2) is an authentic pasta with thick crème that mixes well with an al dente penne. Beer or wine can also accompany this scrumptious dish.  
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Italian
    • My Kitchen by Chef Chris, Manila

    My Kitchen by Chef Chris, Manila

    My Kitchen by Chef Chris is an Italian restaurant that is set up on the first floor of a hotel called The Oasis near the Paco Park Hotel. Many of this restaurant’s authentic Italian dishes have combined both tradition and innovation to create a menu that is simply for My Kitchen. Vegetables with vivid colors, meat, seafood, and cheese are served in an amiable amount. Any of this restaurant’s dishes are very tasty and its serving is quite large, which is a meal that is good for 2-3 people. My Kitchen seats 120-140 persons, but has a lot of customers during weekends. It is advisable to make reservations during those days. […]
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  • Manila
  • Italian