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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
    • Bistecca, Makati

    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
  • Steakhouse
  • Italian
  • Steakhouse
    • Brasserie Boheme, Makati

    Brasserie Boheme, Makati

    Brasserie Boneme is a restaurant that serves international cuisine and lets you enjoy eating your meal with a glass of wine. This restaurant is ideal for lunchtime. When dining there, check out the restaurant’s prix fixe menu (P550, tax not included). However, if you only want to have a light meal, you could order one of Brasserie’s sandwiches that are made from varieties of bread, such as baguette and panini.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
    • Café by the Ruins, Baguio

    Café by the Ruins, Baguio

    Café by the Ruins has a reputation of serving European and local cuisine with an “All Fresh and Organic” concept. It uses plenty of vegetables in its dishes and bakes its own bread and scones. Some of the café’s desserts are chocolate fondue (P120), which is served with a lot of strawberries, and the strawberry shake (P150). It is already a part of the restaurant staff’s routine to pick strawberries in the morning and use bountiful of them in its desserts.  
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  • Baguio
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Sonya’s Garden, Cavite

    Sonya’s Garden, Cavite

    Sonya’s Garden is a restaurant that is surrounded by flowers and other plants, which is inspired by the countryside of Europe where the owner of this restaurant grew up in. Sonya’s Garden offers a set menu (P610) that uses organic vegetables grown in the garden. Their salad actually looks like a bouquet because of its bright colors. *** 1. This is an example of their set menu: • Green Salad with arugula, dill, edible flowers, crispy beans, and parmesan cheese • Pasta with creamy mango sauce and dried tomatoes and chicken and bread • Banana roll with jackfruits and sweet potatoes served with mint leaves (for dessert) • Homemade chocolate […]
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  • Cavite
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • 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
    • Kalamunda by Sylvia Miguel in Barangay Bucal

    Kalamunda by Sylvia Miguel in Barangay Bucal

    Kalamundo means “hometown” in Australian language and “Sylvia” is the owner’s name. This place emanates a homey atmosphere, hence, making you feel like you’ve been in a retreat. Moreover, Kalamunda offers food with a fusion between Filipino and Western cuisine. *** Set Menu (P890) Salad with Mustard Dressing and Gorgonzola Cheese Wild Mushroom and Herb Chicken Sauteed US Beef Spanish pa de Valence Custard Strawberry Peach Cake Lemongrass Tea For reservations: maximum of 70 people and minimum of 8-10 people (reservation required)  
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  • Filipino
    • 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
    • Il Piccino Trattoria, San Juan

    Il Piccino Trattoria, San Juan

    Il Paccino Trattoria is a perfect hideaway that serves a homely, authentic Italian cuisine. You can locate this restaurant in Alfonso Street, near Chef Natalia’s home. Il Paccino Trattoria changes its menu on a regular basis. Their chef, Natalia, had culinary training in Florence, Italy. After returning home, she just cooked for her friends and family. Then, three years ago, Chef Natalia was able to open her own restaurant. As much as possible, this restaurant uses ingredients that can be found in the Philippines, creating a meal with simple yet high quality ingredients. The main dishes of this restaurant until the end of September are lapu-lapu, lamb chops, beef stew, […]
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  • San Juan
  • Italian
    • Mom and Tina’s Bakery, Makati

    Mom and Tina’s Bakery, Makati

    To enjoy delicious cuisine with an affordable price. That is the concept of Mom and Tina’s Bakery. This restaurant opened in Pasig City 25 years ago. Now, the homely cuisine it offers is loved by its local patrons. In 2008, Mom and Tina opened a store in Legazpi; hence, boosting its popularity. During lunchtime, about 100 seats are always fully booked! Customers can also enjoy dining at this restaurant’s terrace for a change of ambiance. Chicken spinach lasagna, which seems to be a popular lunch item among office ladies who are regular customers, is a dish with creamy tomato sauce and homemade pasta. Chicken Spinach Lasagna They also serve chicken relleno, […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Italian
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Cantinetta, Taguig

    Cantinetta, Taguig

    If you happen to be in Burgos Circle and yearning to taste authentic Italian cuisine, come to Cantinetta to savor its pasta and other dishes, which use ingredients that are imported from Italy. Cantinetta’s chef has experienced culinary training in Naples, Italy for 6 months. This restaurant’s recommended course is the Fettuccine Tartufo (photo 1), aromatic pasta with truffles. Its rich and creamy sauce with plenty of truffle oil is an exquisite combination with the fettuccine. Parma ham is added to make the dish even better. The Salmon Al Prosecco (photo 2) is another dish that is worth mentioning. It has the taste of white wine that is combined well with the […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Italian
    • Chungkiwa (Blue Roof), Makati

    Chungkiwa (Blue Roof), Makati

    If you happen to go to Mabini Street in Malate, you will notice a restaurant with a signboard, bearing its name that is written in Hangeul. Chungkiwa is a new restaurant that you can find on the second and third floor of the white building located on the said street. At night, the restaurant is filled with workers, but during lunch, there are almost no customers so it is a perfect place to dine and chat with your friends or your family. This restaurant features 8 different appetizers, including Kimchi. Furthermore, compared to other Korean restaurants in Manila, Chungkiwa has an authentic Korean taste and serves dishes with ample volume […]
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  • Manila
  • Korean
    • Kaya, Makati

    Kaya, Makati

    Kaya is a Korean restaurant that is patronized by a lot of people, especially foreigners. One of its 6 Manila branches is located on Jupiter Street. When inside Kaya, you’ll notice its modern Korean interior that gives off a stylish ambiance. Customers can also grill some meat on the table and have a good time with their friends in the private room located on the 2nd floor. They can also add spices to their meals according to their tastes and choose from the wide range of kimchi and grilled meat available. Kaya is a restaurant recommended to those who wants to eat a lot because it offers free appetizer refills. *** Suggestions: Casual dinner […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Korean
    • Koreana Restaurant, Muntinlupa (CLOSED)

    Koreana Restaurant, Muntinlupa (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of January 15, 2019. Towards Alabang, you can find a restaurant that serves authentic Korean food, namely Koreana Restaurant. And just recently, this restaurant just got a new chef from Korea and re-opened its store with a new interior. Furthermore, Koreana is a restaurant known for its flavoursome appetizers that is thoroughly made. Customers can actually enjoy 8 varieties of side dishes that it offers. Sesame leaves might not be appetizing to some; however, when it is used to wrap around boiled shrimps and other appetizers, an innovative and tasty meal is born. When it comes to its recommended menu, ‘grilled meat’ is on […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Korean
    • BBQ Chicken, Makati

    BBQ Chicken, Makati

    Are you worried about your health and calories but craving for delicious fried chicken? Then why not try Best of the Best Quality Chicken? BBQ is a restaurant that promotes healthy eating. It only uses olive oil from Italy for frying its chicken. In fact, BBQ is a restaurant based in Korea that already has 4,500 stores around 45 countries. The main branch in Korea is the one that manages the flavors of the dishes being served in all its outlets, keeping its flavors standard. Classic Fried Chicken and Spicy Fried Chicken and Grilled Chicken are just some of its popular dishes. However, among the regulars, the most ordered dish in this restaurant […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Korean
    • New Biwon (CLOSED)

    New Biwon (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. In Korean, this restaurant means ‘Secret Garden’ and it is indeed a hidden paradise. New Biwon offers Korean authentic cuisine that is prepared by a chef, who already experienced preparing food for Korea’s president. This restaurant is located near Edsa Taft Station and MOA (Mall of Asia). Moreover, New Biwon’s menu is written in Japanese that is accommodated with pictures, making it easy to understand for Japanese customers. There is also a private room that can accommodate up to 30 people. It’s a perfect place to hold a party or conference. When it comes to food, Bulgogi (P250/ 1 person) is […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Korean
    • ARA in Makati

    ARA in Makati

    The wife of Ara Korean Restaurant’s owner learned how to prepare the Korean food is served in the place; however, she added a twist in her menu to create a new and more delicious cuisine. Ara‘s interior has a South Korean traditional style, exuding a stylish ambiance in the whole place. If you want to spend more relaxing moments, private rooms are also available on its second floor. When it comes to ordering food, appetizers are served first. The sweet and cold pumpkin soup is just one of Ara’s appetizers that you might want to give a try. Also, please don’t hesitate to taste their kimchi. Others, especially children, might […]
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  • Makati
  • Korean
    • Gokizip, Authentic Korean Taste in Malate

    Gokizip, Authentic Korean Taste in Malate

    Various aspects of the Korean culture continue to infiltrate the hearts of the Filipino people; perhaps, one of the biggest things that Filipino people love today is Korean cuisine. Gokizip, an authentic Korean restaurant in the busy streets of  Adriatico, Malate offers its customers a wide variety of Korean meal—from our all time favorite samgyeopsal to soju, this restaurant brings out a brand new taste of Korean delicacy. Gokizip prides itself for having a chef who takes charge of the meat department of the Hyundai Department store (a famous store in Korea) for 25 years. This makes Gokizip’s chef an expert in choosing the best meat for the customers. So, if you […]
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  • Manila
  • Korean 2018
  • Malate
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Bamboo Bossam, Paranaque

    Bamboo Bossam, Paranaque

    Bamboo Bossam is a Korean restaurant located near BF Homes, along Aguirre Street. This restaurant has 2 private rooms that seems a bit small at first glance; however, when you go upstairs, it is very spacious. This restaurant’s menu is centered on home-cooked dishes such as Tofu Soup (P250). Even when you have already served this soup on the table, you’ll see that it’s still boiling! Moreover, the tofu’s refreshing flavor will counterbalance the spiciness.
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Korean
    • Dongwon Garden, Makati

    Dongwon Garden, Makati

    Although Dongwon Garden is famous for its grilled meat and pot dishes, its Cold Noodles (P300) is an item worth eating too. According to the owner, the noodles are manufactured in the only potato starch production factory in Manila. After boiling the noodles for 20 seconds, it is ready to be served and eaten.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Korean