October 2018

Primer’s Picks: Guide to Italian Restaurants

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    When it comes to global cuisine, none is more recognizable than Italian. From the humble pizza to the endless possibilities of pasta, there’s really no limit to what you can do with one of Europe’s best.

    From the freshest of salads and pasta to the tastiest pizza in the metro, we guide you through the city streets in your search of the finest Italian cuisine Metro Manila has to offer. Welcome to Philippine Primer’s Guide to Italian Restaurants!

    Where to Eat

    Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano in Makati
    UPDATE as of February 2019, Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano has announced their closure: It is with sincere regret and reluctance to notify you that Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano will be closing permanently its doors on the evening of February 16, 2019, after 24 wonderful years of being one of the leading Italian restaurants in Manila. Nevertheless and on […]
    Trattoria Altrove in Paranaque: A haven for all Italian food lovers
    Delizioso! A glass of red wine goes best with pizza and pasta.
    Buona Vita Ristorante Italiano in Alabang
    Satisfy your craving for home-cooked Italian food at Buona Vita Ristorante Italiano!
    Ponte Rialto in Mckinley Hill Is the Perfect Place for a Romantic Meal By The Grand Canal
    Aptly situated in the romantic setting of the Venice Grand Canal Mall in Mckinley Hill, Ponte Rialto is a restaurant that serves authentic Italian dishes.
    M Dining in Chino Roces Avenue
    Masseto has returned and it goes by a new name: M Dining.
    Woodfire Bistro in Makati: perfect place to enjoy authentic Italian pizzas
    A bite of their thin crust pizza will make your order for more.
    La Grotta Cucina Italiana: Legaspi Village’s Hidden Italy
    Treat yourself to the best of Southern Italy at La Grotta Cucina Italiana!
    Giovanni’s Bar & Ristorante in Cubao: Homemade Italian food and more
    At Giovanni’s you are to experience authentic homemade Italian cuisine at its finest.
    Pasta Dito Italian Restaurant and Deli in Poblacion, Makati
    Fill your tummies with flavorful pasta only at Pasta Dito!
    (CLOSED) Paper Moon in Makati: An Italian Restaurant That Offers a View of the City Skyline
    See the majestic view of the Makati Skyline while dining at an authentic Italian Restaurant
    Rossini Ristorante Italiano: Italian Fine Dining With a Mediterranean Twist
    Rossini Ristorante Italiano is a restaurant named after the famous Italian composer and gourmand Rossini that offers authentic Italian food with a Mediterranean twist!
    Mona Lisa Ristorante in Muntinlupa: An Italian Restaurant with Filipino Touch
    Mona Lisa Ristorante pride themselves as an Italian restaurant with a Filipino touch
    Dario Ristorante Italiano in Serendra, BGC Brings Best of Italy Closer to Home
    There’s definitely something about Italian cuisine that makes it popular among others in the world. From pasta and pizzas, to their pastries, it’s undoubtedly a delightful offering to the culinary world.
    Caffe Puccini at BGC’s Fort Strip
    One of BGC's mainstays that withstood the test of time.
    (CLOSED) Trulli in Makati: Style boutique, gourmet resto, deli store, and wine bar & cellar in one
    iTrulli Fashion, Food & Wine puts fashion, food, and wine all in one space
    Salvatore Cuomo & Bar: Neapolitan Pizza from Japan
    Known in Japan as “The Pizza Man”, Salvatore Cuomo is the man responsible for introducing Neapolitan Pizza to the Japanese. He built a food empire from the ground up, and that empire now invades the Philippines with Salvatore Cuomo & Bar in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Salvatore Cuomo is the man who single-handedly introduced the […]
    Trufa Pasta Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati: Never Go Wrong with Do-It-Yourself Pasta
    Your neighborhood Filipino-Spanish pasta bar in Legaspi Village, Makati City!
    Prego Ristorante & Bar in City of Dreams, Manila
    At City of Dreams Manila’s Prego Ristorante & Bar, you’re welcomed with mouth-watering Italian dishes you have always been craving for. PREGO FOR PIZZA. See what other Italian dishes Prego serves in the restaurant. Prego is the sister of the popular Italian restaurant L’Opera in Bonifacio Global City. Tuscany native Paolo Nesi’s excellent authentic Italian […]
    Rafaelle Woodfired Pizza
    Delve in a gastronomic western journey at The Raffaele Woodfired Pizza located in the 3rd floor of The Bayleaf Intramuros where guests can enjoy a sumptuous feast of Western comfort food.     Start the meal with a delectable dose of Gamberetti consisting of white shrimps drenched in a mouth-watering sauce consisting of preserved lemons, […]
    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 […]
    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 […]
    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 […]
    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 […]
    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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