{"id":57772,"date":"2025-01-10T18:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T10:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=57772"},"modified":"2025-04-30T15:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:37:12","slug":"la-spezia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/la-spezia\/","title":{"rendered":"La Spezia in BGC: A Culinary Escape to the Flavors of Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled in the vibrant streets of Bonifacio Global City (BGC), <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"143\">La Spezia<\/strong> draws inspiration from the coastal town of the same name along the Ligurian Sea in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>It is an Italian restaurant that offers a variety of dishes using fresh, sustainable ingredients that suit practically everyone&#8217;s taste. Now, you can savor their sumptuous fare in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) at their new branch that opened on January 8, 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57777 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Calamari-Ripieni-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Calamari-Ripieni-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Calamari-Ripieni-481x600.jpg 481w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Calamari-Ripieni-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Calamari-Ripieni-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Calamari-Ripieni-1232x1536.jpg 1232w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Calamari-Ripieni.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Calamari Ripieni \/ IMAGE from La Spezia PH Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This Italian restaurant, co-owned by Sean Yuquimpo and renowned Chef Aaron Shiu\u2014whose expertise was honed at prestigious kitchens like Robuchon in Hong Kong\u2014offers an exquisite dining experience that blends Italian tradition with culinary finesse.<\/p>\n<p>Their BGC branch gives off a warm, rustic Mediterranean charm with its earthy terracotta floors, high vaulted ceilings, natural wooden accents, modern wine storage displays, and subtle pops of color. The combination of soft lighting, cozy furniture, and open kitchen design creates an intimate vibe, perfect for enjoying authentic Italian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57773 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-1-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-1-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-1-481x600.jpg 481w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-1-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-1-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-1-1232x1536.jpg 1232w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">BGC Branch \/ IMAGE from La Spezia PH Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Quezon City branch, on the other hand, exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a blend of rustic charm and contemporary design. The interior features wooden beams across the ceiling, creating a cozy and homey feel. The spacious dining area is furnished with wooden tables and comfortable chairs, offering a relaxed setting for guests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59339 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Quezon-City-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Quezon-City-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Quezon-City-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Quezon-City-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Quezon-City-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-Quezon-City.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Quezon City Branch \/ IMAGE from La Spezia&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>La Spezia&#8217;s menu is a delightful blend of authentic Italian dishes: mouth-watering antipasti, hearty primi and secundi, as well as indulgent dolce, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Start off with their <strong>Caprese<\/strong>, a visually stunning salad made with mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, micro basil, and edible flower petals for a vibrant presentation that\u2019s as delightful to look at as it is to taste. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, it\u2019s a refreshing starter that sets the tone for an exceptional meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57774 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-caprese-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-caprese-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-caprese-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-caprese-273x218.jpg 273w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-caprese-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-BGC-caprese.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Caprese (Php 720) \/ IMAGE from La Spezia PH Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For pasta lovers, <strong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"31\">La Spezia<\/strong> offers a delectable <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"75\">Carbonara (Php 690)<\/strong> that is sure to satisfy. This dish features a creamy sauce made and a perfectly cooked 63-degree low-temperature egg, which imparts a velvety texture that coats the pasta with every bite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59338 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Carbonara-1-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Carbonara-1-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Carbonara-1-1-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Carbonara-1-1-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Carbonara-1-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Carbonara-1-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Carbonara-1-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Carbonara (Php 690) \/ IMAGE from La Spezia&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the main event, try their <strong>Bistecca Rib-Eye<\/strong>, a perfectly char-grilled USDA Certified Angus Beef steak cooked medium-rare and served in thick, juicy slices. The meat is seasoned simply with salt to let the natural flavors shine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57776 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-steak-1024x995.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-steak-1024x995.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-steak-618x600.jpg 618w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-steak-224x218.jpg 224w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-steak-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/La-Spezia-steak.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bisteca Rib-eye (Php 1,500\/100g) \/ IMAGE from La Spezia PH Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>To complement these, La Spezia\u2019s desserts such as <strong>Salame di Cioccolato<\/strong> and beverages like <strong>Il Pumo Rosso<\/strong> from Italy round off the dining experience beautifully. Aside from their regular menu, La Spezia also offers seasonal dishes to keep the dining experience exciting and fresh.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a long-time fan or a first-time visitor, La Spezia&#8217;s new branch in BGC branch beckons you to savor their beloved Italian fare that has made them a cherished dining destination in Quezon City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled in the vibrant streets of Bonifacio Global City (BGC), La Spezia draws inspiration from the coastal town of the same name along the Ligurian Sea in Italy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":59340,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,12,14],"tags":[324,384,516],"class_list":["post-57772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spanish","category-taguig","category-bonifacio-global-city","tag-bgc","tag-spanish-cuisine","tag-spanish-restaurant"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57772"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57772\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59342,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57772\/revisions\/59342"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}