{"id":36076,"date":"2019-11-01T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T04:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=36076"},"modified":"2019-11-11T17:42:17","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T09:42:17","slug":"casetta-del-divino-zelo-in-silang-cavite-a-hidden-italian-restaurant-worth-visiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/cavite\/casetta-del-divino-zelo-in-silang-cavite-a-hidden-italian-restaurant-worth-visiting\/","title":{"rendered":"Casetta del Divino Zelo in Silang Cavite: A Hidden Italian Restaurant Worth Visiting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Casetta del Divino Zelo<\/strong> is a quaint Italian restaurant hidden in the outskirts of Emilio Aguinaldo Highway,\u00a0Cavite<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Managed by the nuns from the Daughters of Divine Zeal,\u00a0<\/strong>Casetta\u00a0was established in 2012 as an effort to fund one of the congregation\u2019s projects in supporting mothers in difficulty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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One can say that dining in Casetta is eating with a purpose bigger than merely satisfying an empty stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sr. M. Isabella Carlone<\/strong>, the Italian nun who started the restaurant, shared her passion and knowledge for cooking and baking to the rest of the sisters before she retired.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The nuns make sure that they preserve the authenticity of their food offerings by using genuine Italian ingredients and equipment.\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, the pasta and pizza dough that they use are all homemade.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the herbs and some of the fruits and vegetables they include in their dishes and drinks are grown in their garden.<\/p>\n

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To start your treat, the bestsellers for their pasta include\u00a0Lasagna (Php 295)<\/strong>, Marinara (Php 295)<\/strong>, and Ravioli (Php 295)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>The layers of lasagna and the chunky sauce are beyond words!<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike those that you can buy in fast food stores, Casetta\u2019s lasagna is firm yet cooked perfectly so you can enjoy the pasta, meat, and sauce in one bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Marinara, on the other hand, is also cooked al dente. Its pasta is topped with a generous serving of seafood and tossed with olive oil, which gives the dish a clean, crisp taste. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sprinkle a dash of chili flakes and parmesan cheese for an added layer of flavor!<\/span><\/p>\n

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One can really taste the freshness of Casetta\u2019s ravioli since it is almost entirely made from scratch\u2013from the pasta to the spinach filling mixed with ricotta cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Casetta is also known for its brick-oven thin crust pizzas<\/strong>. When you visit, you should definitely try the 4-cheese,<\/strong> as well as the pepperoni<\/strong> and prosciutto variants<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Further, you can buy souvenirs and gift products in Casetta to take home to your loved ones. Some of these, like the chili sauce, are made by the nuns themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you’re looking for a quiet getaway (and good ol’ Italian food), travel down to Silang and visit Casetta del Divino Zelo.<\/p>\n

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