Red brick walls, wood paneled interiors and pans after pans of true Italian delights, La Grotta is…read moretruly a must try for you Italian lovers out there. Built like how you've always imagined restaurants in Italy would look like, and serving dishes whose names you'd barely be able to pronounce; prepare to bid your usual Italian restaurants arrivederci as La Grotta will now be your go-to place for a nice bowl pasta or some brick oven pizza. A bit pricey however, with a suggested budget of 1500 for couples, you'd better prepare your pocket or at least be in Don Vito's good graces or else you'll be finding yourself swimming with the fishes - to hide from the bill that is.

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!

Only one star because Fafalla is closed and has changed hands is now Empire Bakery and Diner…read more They have one pasta dish and pizza. Baked goods which look good. I'll leave another review when order comes. Updated: it's no longer going by the same name, but I did order the one pasta dish they had with the truffles, and it was delicious as well as two chocolate croissants that were amazing. It was also one of the best lattes I've had in the city. It's not easy finding good food in Manila unless you're at a five-star hotel. So this place is not bad for breakfast croissants and may be a quick bite to get you out of the fast food haven that is vanilla.

I don't believe that Farfalla is a hidden gem. It's just not right, and I hope this review gets…read moresomething going. Farfalla is the in-house restaurant of the Hotel Durban, a small but classy budget hostel in Makati's tourist zone. And while most of the time the terms "budget hostel" and "in-house restaurant" should be your cue to run far, FAR away from the joint, this is not the case with Farfalla. Farfalla prides itself with making their own pasta and baking their own bread, and it shows in their dishes. I've eaten here a couple of times (I love staycationing in Hotel Durban), and it has never disappointed. The pastas are on point, the bread is lovely, and everything is reasonably priced. But for me, the best feature of Farfalla is the outdoor seating. Overlooking Durban st, which connects the more chaotic P Burgos street and Makati Avenue, you will inadvertently be witness to the fascinating subculture only found in Makati's tourist belt, while being shielded from it. It's like being protected by a force field while you watch foreigners from every persuasion, "massage therapists", hawkers, and partygoers walk, scream, shout, argue, run, fight, and party in front of you. It's entertaining! Something should be said about eating here on a Sunday morning. There you are, eating your breakfast (which is excellent, by the way), while the entire street is quiet and peaceful. Every now and then, you find a couple of tourists/foreigners/locals dragging themselves back to their hotels/homes. Again, very entertaining.

quick stop at Gino's Brick Oven Pizza solid brick oven pie. nice char, good chew, quality toppings…read more burrata is a must, super creamy and fresh. small, chill spot in salcedo. service was friendly. a bit soft in the center but that's brick oven life. would come back.

Just swung by Gino's Brick Oven Pizza on a whim last weekend and man, it did not disappoint! The…read moreMargherita with fresh burrata was straight fire--creamy, melty cheese, that perfect char on the edges, and the crust had this great chew without being too doughy. We also got the prosciutto and homemade sausage pie, which was loaded with quality toppings and had that smoky brick-oven flavor that makes you close your eyes for a second. Paired it with a pitcher of calamansi juice--super refreshing and the ideal balance to the richness. The spot's small and cozy, tucked away but worth finding, and the staff was genuinely warm and quick. Already plotting my next visit to try more combos. Easily 5 stars--best brick oven in the area hands down!

I LOVE SALAD! Tapenade has brought this love to even greater heights with the best salad buffet…read moreever. Everrrrr. I swear, the salad of your dreams easily becomes reality in this place -- what with a feast of so soooo yummy mix-ins and dressings and cheeses all laid out in front of you! Endless permutations of ingredients for your next salad masterpiece. In my case, I went gaga over the homemade gravlax and the cheese table (camembert, Gruyere, GOAT CHEESE. GOAT CHEESE!). My salad was overflowing with these things!! Gosh, the goat cheese! And the best part? All healthy! I had endless plates but didn't feel a tinge of guilt. No "UGH i think I'll just have oatmeal tomorrow the whole day." Indeed, I was full yet I felt light. Definitely my kind of of buffet!

First class service. Great choices at their breakfast buffet. But we weren't very hungry so we…read moreordered ala carte. Their coffee was strong and rich. Tried their Sardines al Ajilllo and Garden Omelet. Both were delicious with their toast. The decor was beautiful and elegant. I definitely will return.

People have raved about Cibo, and I've avoided going because of numerous reasons. I've wanted to…read moreprioritize Filipino food while in the country, but decided to mix it up. I can see why Cibo has gained the accolades they have. They've been highly rated, and currently on the world's top 50 pizza artisinal chains. I can see why. Pizza was really good. For the price, they were really healthy portions as well. The crust was delicious, and I really could have kept eating just that on its own. It was really good, soft but had a nice bite. Not too light not too heavy. The pizza toppings were really good. Each of the three pizzas we ordered were delicious. We got the 5 cheese, spinach dip pizza, and the prosciutto crudo. All good and flavors complemented each other. I'm really curious what the others taste like and will be back again in the future. Luckily with locations throughout, it won't be too difficult to get to one. If they match the quality of this experience, I'll be one happy person. I've heard people say equally good things about the other items on the menu, so looks like there will be plenty of reasons to find myself heading to Cibo in the future.

If you got family that knows where dine .. trust them as I loved the food they have serve here …read more. coming from San Francisco this a a great treat to devour my Asian food craving .

Trattoria La Piazzetta is a nice Italian restaurant located along Lopez Dr on the outside of the…read moreMakati Powerplant Mall. They make great Italian style pizza and have an extensive wine and cocktail menu while also offering locally made beer. I ordered a ham, artichoke, and anchovy pizza with a glass of beer and the total bill was 520p ($10 USD) including tax and tip. The pizza dough was soft but chewy and the briney artichokes and anchovies were excellent. You should also note that they have two menus, one for daytime/dinner and another for late night.

I visited this restaurant for the first time this evening here in Makati, Metro Manila. The…read morelocation was fairly convenient, the outside of the restaurant was appealing to the eye, as was the inside, I was greeted at the door, seated quickly by a friendly employee, my table was clean, the dining room was bright and cheerful, a friendly server took my order and she provided attentive service, the menu have a wide variety of choices, my meal (lasagna!) was served in 15 minutes, was hot and delicious, there were TV screens in different parts of the restaurant, and there was no free WiFi.

My wife and I were looking for breakfast and found this place serving breakfast. I have to say the…read morefood and service were impressive, such delicious choices. We settled on eggs Benedict and pork adobo! Such a great choice! Our server was very nice and hope to see him again at dinner sometime soon.

This was a very good finding in Legaspi Village. I had some burrata as appetizer and gnocchi alla…read moresorrentina for my main course. Very good quality and big dishes. Prices are overall fair, you will pay the same in many other restaurants but with smaller dishes and often worse quality. Looking forward to visit it again to try their pizza as well.

Decent Italian food in popular neighborhood. Easy access to restaurant and bar…read more Service- Friendly and attentive Ambiance- Casual and fun, live music, great singer. Food- Tasty

There are places that are worth going to even if they're totally out of the way or tucked in the…read moremiddle of nowhere. For me, one such place is the Dutch Bread Hauz. This quaint shop is first and foremost a bakery but they also offer meals, coffee, and snacks on the side. The smell of chocolate and bread in the oven wafting from the kitchen greet customers the moment they step inside this bread house. On the counter you will see various types of dinner rolls, croissants, buns, and breads. Although they serve familiar dishes, like lechon kawali with rice and chicken shawarma, I chose to try Dutch specialty snacks which -- according to the staff -- were made using traditional means from the Netherlands. I was a bit adventurous so I got Berehap (slices of meat ball and onion on a stick served with peanut sauce) and Bitterballen (small meat-based balls served with mustard, a favorite snack from Holland). My wife was hungry this time and she was not in the mood to try products she can't pronounce so she decided to have parma ham and cheese sandwich. The attendant asked her to choose the type of bread for the sandwich and she picked spelt, a type of bread made from hulled or dinkel wheat that's popular in Europe. Of course, both of us had coffee. I was glad that we decided to drop by this place because the coffee was good as expected from Lavazza and the food was different but surprisingly savory. The spelt bread was tough and heavy so I don't think anyone could finish one order of sandwich using this bread. I liked my order of Berehap. The sausage was a bit salty when eaten on its own but a bite of the sweet onion and a dab of the peanut sauce neutralizes the saltiness. My wife liked the Bitterballen dipped in mustard. She said it was similar to croquettes because it's crunchy on the outside but a bit gooey on the inside. The place is clean, well-maintained, and generally peaceful so I think this is an ideal place for a meeting. It's also worth noting that their restroom faucet comes with hot or cold water. Parking can be a problem but if you do not mind walking for one or two kilometers, you can park your car at Power Plant Mall and just walk your way to Dutch Bread Hauz.