We were craving pizza and decided to take a Grab ride to Gino's Brick Oven Pizza from our…read morehotel--about a 15-minute drive, and it was absolutely worth it! As soon as we arrived, a friendly staff member opened the door for us, greeted us warmly, and let us choose where we'd like to sit. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it's cozy, inviting, and has a great atmosphere. We ordered the Salami Pizza and Meatball Spaghetti. I remembered to take a photo of the pizza, but completely forgot to snap a picture of the spaghetti because we were so hungry and excited to dig in--LOL! The food was absolutely delicious. The highlight for me was their special Gino's Spicy Honey that they recommend drizzling over the pizza. I had never heard of or tried spicy honey on pizza before, but wow--it was amazing! The sweet and spicy flavor paired perfectly with the pizza and created a combination I'll definitely be craving again. Great food, friendly service, and a wonderful dining experience. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Makati!

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.

Ambiance - small restaurant that survived the pandemic. No nonsense decor…read more Service - very good. Food - took my nieces here for their birthdays so I let them order. I've never been here before. They ordered a couple of pizzas (can't remember the type) and a few pastas (sorry, can't remember their orders). I only remembered my order which was black ink seafood tagliolini. It was very good. Anyway, they chose this restaurant because it is one of their favorite Italian restaurants that handmake their pasta. I just remember liking everything I tasted. Would like to come back when I am not distracted by their little kids running around.

Not authentic Italian pasta . Taste like microwaved food. Didn't finish my food…read more Wrong choice

I was absolutely delighted to discover Pazzo Rollio in Robinsons Magnolia when they first opened…read more This is their first branch and I'm absolutely happy they now have a total of 3 branches. Their Roll Pizza is more commonly known as a panizza. This is a pizza with a thin and soft crust. The pizza slice is topped with arugula and alfalfa sprouts and rolled. I prefer alfalfa sprouts more since the taste doesn't over power the pizza's flavor. It also gives each bite a refreshing crispy texture. I like Pazzo Rollio's roll pizza because the crust doesn't flake or crack when you roll it. My favorite flavors are from their Pazzo Rollio Specials, Corleone's Order and Big Bang Supreme. You can also create your own pizza and have control over what toppings to put. Their Truffle Maddness pasta is pretty good too. The truffle isn't too strong but is the right amount to still be able to taste it. Their prices are reasonable. To make it even lighter on your wallets, they offer bundles (set meals) that are good for sharing. Service here is pretty good. Your pizza may take some time since they make it when you order it.

Pazzo Rollio is a perfect Pasta and Pizza place for everyone. If you're craving for any of the…read morementioned above, you might try this one out. They have a branch here in Robinsons Magnolia which is also a good mall by the way. Ordered the Friends Forever for appetizer. The solo size could fit an appetite of two actually. I had their Parmigiana pasta which is actually good. The pasta serving is also good, I actually did not finished it all because I had Friends Forever first. Overall eating experience is satisfactory. Must try.

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.

Having dinner here with family. We ordered pizza, chicken piccata and Sicilian salad. They're fresh…read moreand delicious. Serving staff are friendly and helpful. Nice and clean place to spend dining with your family and friends.

Growing-up, Italianni's was the Olive Garden to our family. Lots of locations, and reliably good…read moreItalian food that was sure to please a large family such as ours. Now that I'm older, I've come to realize that Italianni's is not so much of a corporate franchise as I believed it to be. The menu is expansive; they certainly have lots to offer by way of variety, and their food quality is on par. Every dish is carefully prepared, and you can taste the food quality in every bite. We ordered the mixed pizza (4 different types of pizzas in one), osso bucco pasta, truffle fries, calamari, chicken parm, mediterrean pasta, and much more for our Christmas Day dinner. Everything was exceptional! I've never had osso bucco before, and Italianni's version hit it out of the park. Our kids, just like many other kids, absolutely love pizza. Their quatro formaggio was insanely delicious thanks to their addition of gouda. My husband and I ordered the Italian Smash (gin, simple syrup, basil, lemon juice), and were so impressed by how tasty it was. Italianni's has proven their shift from a franchise Italian restaurant to finer casual dining. Their Shangrila Plaza location is situated perfectly in a row of restaurants and has both indoor and "outdoor" dining areas. Service is wonderful, as well. I highly recommend Italianni's for any family dinners or even dinners with friends or clients.

While hanging out in the mall, the SO and I unexpectedly bumped into his mom, sister, and two…read morenephews. We asked them to join us for dinner, but we were kind of on a budget, so we thought of the best place to bring them. We ended up in A Veneto. PROS: Around P1,000.00 could feed six people, that includes two adolescent boys - and you know how their appetite is, with two platters of pasta and a large pizza; Seafood pesto pasta was a favorite, even for SO's mom who cooks a lot of good food herself and is quite picky; Serving sizes were more than expected and we were quite impressed. CONS: They have a limited number of staff on duty, which makes it kind of difficult to ask for assistance even on a nearly empty restaurant; Long wait time for the food. TL;DR: Freshly-made Italian fare that's friendly on the budget and lovely on the taste buds. The Friuli Trattoria of the Malls.

I've seen A Veneto Napoli a few years ago in their branch in Quezon City and finally got to try…read moretheir Italian dishes. Since Quezon City was too far away I'm glad that they opened one nearby in the Ortigas area. My experience with A Veneto Napoli is just okay as how I would like to describe compared to other Italian restaurants I've tried over the years. Maybe I expected too much also since I've been waiting to try it and just by name it itself it sounded like an authentic Italian place. We ordered their All Meat Pizza and just the Classic Carbonara since these are basic Italian dishes but of course each place can make it more delicious. The taste was not so bad but I won't say it's that great either. I can recommend this place if you're big group since the servings are generous and the price is cheaper compared to other more known Italian restaurants.

The name of the establishment says it all. Best lasagna ever? Quite likely. Each order of lasagna…read moreis lovingly smothered with layers upon layers of gooey cheese. Their beef and pesto lasagna are two of their mainstays. I suggest splitting the variants with a friend so that a single flavor won't be too overpowering. (see English for umay). I loved both of them. It's just like how Tita would make em without all the cumbersome conversation about my love life. Before diving to the main event, I also recommend getting the chicken skin appetizer. I actually alternate between the chicken skin and the lasagna for maximum effect. I should also reconsider my life choices. But if its cheat day, and you're craving for some heavy cheesy goodness, then check this place out (they also deliver).

The Good: THE BEST lasagna in town!…read more The Bad: Impossible to buy during the holidays unless you make a reservation days ahead! The Pro-tip: Try the fried chicken and chicken skin! House of Lasagna is simply THE BEST lasagna place in town! The lines during the holidays speak for themselves! People line-up around the block so they can bring home a tray of lasagna perfection for Christmas dinner! While they offer quite a selection of lasagnas, I have never tried (nor felt the need to) anything other than their original beef lasagna! The pasta is perfectly cooked, the meat sauce is seasoned very well and the cheese is creamy and perfecto!! The best part - the lasagna is perfect every time at all of their branches! Sweet! Aside from the lasagna, notable items on the menu include the fried chicken - a family recipe from Cebu *AHEM*sunburst*AHEM*; and the chicken skin! They also have a good selection of cakes for dessert! Will we be coming back? Yes! Quite often, actually!

A foodie friend referred me to this place a few years back. He said that they have the BEST pasta…read morein Manila--perhaps in the Philippines--perhaps one of the best you will have in your lifetime. I've always wanted to go but never found the time or opportunity, until last night. The rumors were true. Despite the peculiar choice for the location--a gas station in the middle of EDSA, for crying out loud, Va Bene served us some of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. We were greeted by their friendly, very accommodating staff, and it turned out to be a deliciously beautiful evening from there. The interiors, in my opinion, were nothing extravagant: glass-top tables overlooking paintings underneath, dark-painted chairs with tacky glossy varnish, and on one side a floor-to-ceiling shelf with their wines, cookbooks, and pasta-making paraphernalia for sale. I wouldn't say this was the work of a professional interior designer, but I felt the heart and the unassuming authentic Italian taste. Then came our food. I ordered the Lasagna a la Michele--lasagna with Italian sausage, bolognese, and parmesan cheese sauce. Presentation-wise, it looked like your typical lasagna served on a large hot plate instead, but it tasted far from the ordinary. Each forkful of the pasta layers was rich and heavenly. All I could think was, "I wouldn't want to gobble this up so quickly, it's too good!" The only thing missing was a piece of bread on the side or a glass of wine, so you wouldn't feel so "umay" if it was the only thing you ordered. But I have no complaints at all about the flavors and portion size. With this plate alone, I'm one more happy customer. I tried my friend's Black Ink Tagliolini--mixed seafood, marinara sauce, light tomato cream sauce, and it was nothing short of flavorful too. The sweetness from the seafood was the best partner for the very "malinamnam" black ink pasta. I wouldn't change a single thing about the dish. Va Bene also offers other main dishes if you want more than just pasta. We also ordered their Ciao Burger--chicken breast bruger served with homemade mayonnaise, semi-dried tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, buffalo mozzarella, arugula leaves, and crispy potatoes. And my for an Italian restaurant, it's one burger I truly enjoyed. The ingredients, especially the arugula, were so fresh and green and it just made me feel happy stuffing them in my mouth. So when all the food was gone and we were happily paying for the above-average price of our bill while complimenting our server for the amazing food, he offered us some Lemon Drop shots--some lemon syrup with vodka that tasted good but was actually pretty strong. Will Va Bene ever run out of surprises? Overall, after just my first time here, Va Bene has become one of my favorite restaurants in Manila. (I'm eyeing that Parpadelle for my next visit.)

OH MY GOD THE HYPE IS REAL. Va Bene is the best, THE BEST Italian Restaurant I have had the…read morepleasure of dining at. Why this place is located in a gas station in EDSA is beyond me, but my god what an incredible restaurant. There was nothing put on or artificial about the whole experience, and you do get the sense that the staff knows what they're doing. The restaurant itself is bright and inviting, and while it had none of the lines we so associate with headliner restos, Va Bene always had customers in the two hours we stayed in there. Yes, two hours. As for the food, the names escape me right now but I had a pasta dish with lamb, and my friend had a mushroom/truffle pasta. I still have dreams over both dishes, ESPECIALLY the mushroom/truffle pasta. Incredible.