I'm not usually a fan of thin-crust pizza, but Mama Lou's changed my mind…read more Me and my fabulous hubby were in the mood for some pizza, and Mama Lou's had captured my husband's interest for a while. We visited it for our anniversary, and the Italian bistro interior was truly captivating. They had some watercolor advertisement prints, a nice wine rack, and other touches to sell the bistro atmosphere. The supervisor, Mark, was extremely engaging, and along with our server, Aira, made sure that our visit was stellar. We enjoyed talking with Mark very much. We chose to eat the spinach and artichoke dip, the mozzarella sticks, and two fourteen-inch pizzas. I LOVED the pepperoni pizza. It had a spicy, addictive sauce that really gave it oomph. The assorted meat pizza was great, but I'm not the biggest fan of Canadian bacon. It was still delicious but didn't wow me as much as the pepperoni did. The thin crust delivered on its promise: tender dough under the toppings with a crisp, cracker like crust. We truly enjoyed the experience. The dip had this baked cheese crust that really elevated the taste, and was served with fluffy, flour tortilla, fried chips. This dish was my second favorite next to the pepperoni pizza. The mozzarella sticks were also amazing, with what seemed like hand breading. I'm used to the kind of mozzarella sticks you get in diners, so these sticks tasted a bit... classier? I think that's how I'd describe it. Anyway, I invite you to give Mama Lous in the Nuvali Solenad Mall a try. I think you'll be happy you visited.

Steak photo on their menu look's appetizing. What I got looks something else it seems. It looks…read moresad. Taste was fine maybe because I was starving. It was cooked medium and I guess I shouldn't ordered medium to begin with and a steak on a filipino guised italian restaurant. Service of course is not good but works when I wave my hand for 2 minutes :)

If you're looking to dine in seclusion, Joe's is the perfect place for you. Hidden in an inner…read morestreet within the Umali subdivision in Los Baños and whose entrance is equally as hidden by an engulfment of trees and plants, Joe's will definitely give you the privacy you're looking for, granted that you'd be able to find it in the first place. But, looking for Joe's though is definitely worth it. Built like a rustic little café with a menu overflowing with mouthwatering Italian cuisine along with nice brews and char-grilled slabs of steaks, a night in Joe's will surely be a treat. And here's another nice addition to it, Joe's can only accommodate a handful of people at a time (at about 10 or less in my count). That said, a night out with your significant other in this rustic little gem will surely make your night special - and the food hasn't even been served just yet!

Love, love Itallianis food and service. They are located everywhere in the Philippines and…read moreactually pretty good. Lots of pizza and pasta options and I have never been disappointed. The staff is well trained and always professional. I always take advantage of the promotions because they give you good options and plenty of food. I am never able to finish everything so I have take home. If I crave Italian, Itallianis is always my go to spot.

Customer service is at par. Price is reasonable. Love their…read morelasagna and the rib eye was so yummy. I love the dalandan non alcoholic drinks. They serve good cocktails also. I was trying to do a review on Yelp Philippines but I didn't find this location. So, I decided to include this Italian restaurant on Yelp.

What a surprise to find such a charming Italian restaurant in the middle of Balayan, Batangas…read more After doing Visita Iglesia, we were hungry and looking for a place to eat in. Couldn't find a local to ask so we checked Yelp for recommendations and we found this place! I had the grilled tomato and basil soup, tuna salad, and aglio olio pepperoncino. My mother had angus burger and my fiancee had the panfried salmon. All were fresh, tasty, and good-sized serving. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Chez Deo Specializes in Delicious Italian food…read more - Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza - Delectable pasta dishes. - Daily Chef Specials - Fresh Local seafood - Professional Grill - International Wine and Beer Selection

During my recent visit to the PI, we stopped by Arabela for lunch. I think this was the only (or…read morevery few) restaurants that are modern + up to date. Service was really good as our server Choi was very attentive and polite (both times we went) along with the rest of the staff. The green mango smoothie was so good! One thing I must say is the oddity of how low the ceilings were!!!! Eek. I'm short but it was low enough for me to tippy toe and touch the ceiling. The restroom too was like this. Felt like Alice in Wonderland lol Def a must when you're in town.

I love this place. My first visit was the first year they were open. I didn't even know to be…read morehonest. I was in the country the year they opened and happened to be visiting my cousin in the area who took me here for lunch with her family. I remember having the best dining experience and promised to come back the next time I'm in the country again. This time around that very same cousin invited me to stay with her for the weekend so of course I obliged. She made sure a meal here was on the agenda. We came in for lunch 7 deep on a Saturday. There was a little bit of a wait, but we didn't mind since we were catching up on what we missed the last few years since I hadn't seen them in over a decade. My cousin went on an ordering spree as soon as we sat down. Before I knew it, food started covering all our tables. What a feast indeed. My mango shake was amazing. Always so good. Every dish was great. They're known for their pastas, hut I only got to have a bite of one order. I got a bit of every single dish ordered for the table. The salad was my personal favorite. The pizzas were great. The bbq was my favorite of the meats. A visit here is a must if you're in the area. I highly recommend walking around the Liliw area for souvenirs from the local vendors right after your meal. We had such an amazing day. I know I've only visited twice, but the memories bring me so much joy. I always tell everyone I know in the Philippines to make sure they come here for a meal if they happen to be in the area. I'd certainly be in trouble if I lived in the area. I will definitely be back for a visit on my next visit. I intend to be in the Philippines towards the end of the year so I guess see you soon! From California, with love.

Parking is a bit tricky. Since the restaurant front has very limited slanted slots, we drove…read morefurther down the road and took a few turns, parking while minding the one-side-only parking rule. Getting a table was easy and the branch was pretty packed passed 12 noon. Later on, most of the customers were seated at one side of the restaurant including us. Penne with Smoked Bangus & Truffle Oil was the most interesting of our orders for its uncommon pasta flavor. It smelled as good as it tasted and the truffle was fairly strong while the noodles were soft. Ripe Mango Shake was typically delicious but we had to follow-up on this after realizing a different table received theirs first. The same thing happened to our All Meat Pizza; after seeing them serve our neighboring table first, we knew we had to wait a second long wait again. A server apologized to us and asked us if we were willing to wait for a new one. Good thing we had more things to talk about while waiting. All Meat Pizza had a decently crunchy crust and the meats were just ham and ground beef that tasted like bolognese. Two-Meat Pizza would've been a less misleading and more satisfying name. The cheese was legit, though; that I can say with a smile. :) The reviews brought us to Bonitos and we can still head back since the servers were still apologetic and friendly. It was nice to have different food for a change.

Our first night in UPLB after leaving my Alma Mater in 2007 and my oh my, the developments are…read moreimpressive! Including this restaurant. Last I remember is that this area was just filled with weeds! We saw a lot of people inside so we decided to check it out. Menus as on their iPads (pretty impressive as well). Placing the order was a breeze and the food came fairly quick. The quality of their food is very good. And the quantity is pretty hefty (I'm surprised!). I will sure be coming back to check them out again when we get the chance to visit UPLB again. Hopefully, they'll stick around for a good many more years!

Nice setting good view of the Taal volcano and lake. Spinach…read moresoup was very good and fairly good size. The Chicken Parmesan was also well portioned. The items ordered above was enough for two people to share. Come check out the menu. How about Four stars.

I will always have pleasant memories of Buon Giorno. After all, it's where my wife took me on a…read moresurprise date (actually a double date with one of our favorite couples), it's where my family went for Christmas dinner several times before I got married, and it's also where we went for Christmas dinner for our first family trip after I got married. With a view fronting Taal Volcano (get there early or make a reservation so you can get a table outside), there's nothing much that can top good Italian food and a hot cup of coffee with the cool Tagaytay breeze blowing around you. My personal favorites are Buon Giorno's risottos, specifically their salmon and sausage ones. Not too dry but not too moist, with just enough meat so you don't feel like you're just eating wet rice. Oh, and just like a lot of other good Italian places, fresh unli-bread while you're waiting for your food is a big, big plus.

Nice romantic dinner. Caprese Salad app, Linguine Cozze and…read moreLinguine with Seafood. The owner is from Napoli and gave us a complentary after dinner Grappa liquor. Everything tasted great, plus great service. We'll try some of their assortment of Wines next time we're here.

This place is easily the best restaurant to get the most authentic Italian food here in the south…read more Daniele, the owner of this place, is the son of the famed owner of Bellini's in Cubao X, so you're sure you're in for a real good treat. This place can be easily missed if you're along Sucat road because it's quite discreet-looking and has no parking. But inside is a different story--the vibe is reminiscent of Bellini's. It's cozy, homey, and filled with Italian-themed decor, a leaning tower of Pisa, and so on. You'll forget that you're in bustling, polluted Sucat road! We got the Aglia Oglio Pasta, and a Mushroom Risotto (that they made vegan just for me! Just ask nicely). Both dishes were really topnotch and exceeded our expectations (though to be honest, we had none at this particular time. I mean, any meal after a 10-hour trip from Vigan, Ilocos will be satisfying). Their servers are very accommodating, and at that time they were offering us these really fresh, gigantic portobello mushrooms they had that looked so tempting (but were quite pricey--though to be honest, I STILL think about that moment. What if we had gotten those mushrooms?!?! WHAT IF). Just like Bellini's, at the end of your meal you are treated to a complimentary jigger of Italian sweet wine. Bellisimo!

Hands-down, the best pasta I had. My dinner mate had the same pasta, but without the anchovies and…read moreit taste equally as good although I would highly recommend keeping anchovies. The food came out so warm and hot. The drink was even better. The service was immaculate. Everyone was attentive and took their time going over their own best suggestions and the view was great.

I meant to write this a long time ago but I want to say that of the two months I spent in Manila,…read moreeating at every good place I could find, this was BY FAR my favorite!!!! The owner was awesome, treated us like family and the food was world class. Saturninos in Amsterdam is the only other Italian place I have eaten at that can compare. My girl and I had a great meal and some of the best grappa I've ever tasted! Heading back to Manila soon and this will be first on my list!