Rossopomodoro in Pasay: Where Authentic Napoletana Pizza Can Be Had
Italians are terribly proud of their cooking. After all, their dishes are based on age-old traditions, simplicity, and admiration for ingredients. Perfectly al dente pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh insalatas made with only a few components let natural flavors shine, just like how nonna would like them, all prepared with love and served joyfully.
This kind of passion, love, and, of course, authenticity are the foundations of Rossopomodoro, one of the top pizzerias in the world.
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Originally from Naples, Rossopomodoro has found its way to the Philippines —right at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay—thanks to the backing and support of Viva Foods. The rights to the local franchise are part of the culinary empire being led by business magnate and media mogul Vic del Rosario to spread the authentic taste of Naples to the Filipinos.
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Ranked number 20 in the World’s First Top 50 Artisan Pizza Awards in 2023, Rossopomodoro’s menu is an homage to traditional Napoletana cooking. This is especially true of their pizze. When asked what makes their creations special, Master Pizzaiolo Chef Jonathan Marchello proudly shared, “Our dough is fermented overnight to give it that signature chewy bite—it’s one of our little secrets, but it makes a big difference in texture.”
Master Pizzaiolo Chef Jonathan Marchello / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Their Verace Pizza (Php 695) is the quintessential Neapolitan classic: straight, balanced, and with a lot of flavors. Based on San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil, it touches all the right notes. It is light, tangy, and delightful!
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Why settle for four cheeses when you can have five? Their Cinque Formaggi (Php 745) is loaded with five delightful cheeses and is topped off with a great crunch from the toasted hazelnuts. Creamy, nutty, and astoundingly rich, it doesn’t feel too heavy, especially when drizzled with their in-house chili oil.
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Old-school and proud, the Napoletana (Php 545) boasts bold, briny flavor with anchovies on tomato with garlic and oregano. It’s very rustic, aromatic, and deeply savory. This is a must-try for any traditional and uncomplicated Italian pizza lover!
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Aside from pizza, they also serve various antipasti (appetizers), pasta, insalata (salad), dolci (dessert), and others, good for both solo and sharing.
Topping the list of all Caesar salads is their Cesarona Chicken Salad (Php 450). Tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, bacon bits, and grilled chicken breast chunks, the crisp romaine lettuce looks appetizing even before adding the topping of Parmesan cheese.
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Rigatoni alla Carbonara (Php 595) is the Roman classic made the right way: al dente rigatoni coated in a velvety sauce of egg, pecorino, and a smack of black pepper. Crispy guanciale in each mouthful makes it impossible to leave your fork down.
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Their Linguine Gamberi e Limone (Php 695) is bright and zingy, with juicy shrimp partnered with olive oil, lemon zest, shredded burrata, and others. The linguine is perfectly cooked, and the citrusy sauce keeps it light and refreshing. It just pops with flavor!
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For dessert, their tiramisu (Php 250) is dreamy, creamy, and sweet in a tasty way. As an irresistible finale, cocoa powder tops sponge soaked in espresso and mascarpone cream. Not too sweet—it’s just sweet enough to make you want a second helping.
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Speaking of second dolci helpings, their smooth, silken panna cotta (Php 195) is served with a berry sauce that cuts through the richness just right. The creaminess and slight tartness deliver with every spoonful.
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Rossopomodoro’s dining space perfectly showcases the open kitchen, a tiled bar counter, warm lighting, and charming wall decorations of framed photographs of iconic Italian cities like Rome, Venice, Milan, and Bari. With 48 seats indoors and 72 outdoors, it can hold parties, gatherings, and even simple catch-ups, all with views of the MOA promenade.
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Have an espresso while passing by, celebrate with pizza and wine, or have a special event planned. Whatever the reason, Rossopomodoro makes sure to highlight Italy’s best with the signature Filipino hospitality.
PS: A new branch has also opened this month at SM East Ortigas, with plans to branch out to more key locations in the Metro to further spread their signature Neapolitan flavors.
