Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen in Las Piñas: A Homey Italian Trattoria
When you start craving Italian food that would let you feel good and give you all the right spots, head to Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen, since every dish here is simply lovely and would be just home but tastier. Prepare for goodness in each filling, warming mouthful in an all-Italian way!
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Located in B.F. International, Las Piñas, Mama Lou’s has been treating locals to authentic Italian cuisine since 2010. 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 Sison, and her better half David.
Begin your Italan feast voyage with City Sampler (Php 780): mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, sausages, and wonton chips—anything goes and is made for one-for-all sharing (or sneaking snacks while no one watches). This dish comes with a decadent creamy spinach dip that ties everything together quite nicely. It is a real people’s dish and also serves as a nice prelude to the homey Italian offerings at Mama Lou’s.
City Sampler / IMAGE from Mama Lou’s
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 Quattro Formaggi (Php 460), made with alfredo sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, blue cheese, and honey goat cheese. For something different, Mama Lou’s Special tops prosciutto, mangoes, and arugula with a drizzle of balsamic glaze: an exhilarating trip for the taste buds! Mama Lou’s Special (Php 460) is topped with prosciutto ham, mango, and mozzarella cheese, drizzled with balsamic glaze. People love its soft and thin texture.
Mama Lou’s Special / IMAGE from Mama Lou’s
There are other recommended dishes such as Carbonara (Php 475) and Vongole Olio (Php 525). The former is made with cream, bacon, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, and plenty of black pepper! Tossed with al dente pasta and topped generously with crispy chunks of pancetta, each bite is loaded with flavor. The latter is a Campagnia-style pasta dish made with spaghetti, clams, tomatoes, and garlic sauteed in white wine with vongole oil. Simple, indulgent, and done right. If you’re a pasta purist, this will give make you happy.
Carbonara
Vongole Olio / IMAGES from Mama Lou’s
Mama Lou’s BF Homes branch is suffused with the vibe of a true family-run trattoria. The interiors are, homey-terracotta walls, chunky wooden tables, mismatched chairs, happy light that seems more like a warm sitting room than a restaurant. Artwork and vintage-inspired decor are placed in each little dining nook with personality, and private rooms offer seclusion for intimate gatherings or special celebratory dinners.
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Whether seated in their sunny veranda, chewing the fat with friends in a brick-lined function room, or chilling in the main dining hall, every section feels warm and hospitable. It is a place that begs you to sit, order pasta, have some wine, and enjoy great conversation.
