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

We needed to wait out a huge downpour after dinner so we headed to L'Opera for coffee and dessert…read more L'Opera was a large two story restaurant with an eclectic mix of furnishings and decor following an Italian theme. A trio performed nightly and were quite entertaining playing and singing a mixture of modern and classic songs. Special occassion serenades on request. Sitting upstairs or in the room to the left of the main entrance was quieter. I ordered the panna cotta with mango which was a large slice but was firmer and lacked a certain creaminess than I expected. At least the mango slices and sauce added some sweetness to offset. Not too impressed with dessert but since it's a short walking distance from our new base in BGC will likely try their Italian food in the future. Will update my review at that time.

I was travelling and this was my only visit for lunch. It was a great meal. The inside of the…read morerestaurant is decorated well. There is seating upstairs. The place is a great setting for a power lunch, "ladies who lunch", or a very nice dinner. I ordered a bellini and it was great. Not too sweet and just the right alcohol content. For the meal we ordered the lobster ravioli and a meat pizza. My only critique of the meal is that although the pizza was good, perhaps a Neapolitan style would make it more authentic and differentiate from other available pizzas. The service was exceptional. The prices were reasonable for what we ordered. I noticed in the menu other full meal classic Italian meals for moderate prices.One more critique, the tiramisu seemed like it was not thawed out enough indicating too frozen. The cappuccinos were deftly made with authentic italian brew. All ingredients were authentic including the gorgonzola cheese on the salads. Definitely will try this place again, and at night for another meal.

I do like this place a lot and it was packed and thriving. Located at the Uptown mall, good place,…read morebeautiful area, especially at night when you can get a nice view of the buildings which are lit up. Great for dates, celebrations, intimate parties. The food was hot and fresh, plus delicious. I really like the chips we had that had some sort of sauce which pushed chips itself over the top. The crust on the pizza was great, fluffy. Plus, decent cocktails. As far as parking goes, I believe there is a garage as well as street parking, if you can find any. It's located in a bus area; I'm visiting so walking here from our hotel was a breeze. The staff here was friendly, and we were seated almost immediately. We decided we wanted to sit outside, and the evening was in good weather, so we took advantage. Especially pretty at night so you can see all the surrounding buildings lit up. The only thing that took time was getting the check (service good, but a little slow), but we got there, and I would like to recommend this place to anyone, if you find delight in Italian inspired cuisine.

Went here for lunch during weekdays. The wait was not bad, waited about 15 minutes. The food was…read moreokay, I had better. I guess lunch menu is different than dinner menu. The ambiance somewhat noisy however, tolerable.

food was good, LOVED the pasta and the pizza was nice and light and authentic, steak was…read morepricy--good but have had better for slightly less price. iced shaken espresso was good and very cutely presented too. main problem that made the experience lose points was the al fresco area. furnitures were old and cheap and tables were rickety, plastic chairs- it felt like i was dining at a fast food place except my bill was over 6k php...only thing that saved the outdoor atmosphere were the fairy lights. inside was nice though but require reservations.

Food was delicious, the pasta was ALDENTE and very tasty especially the truffle oil on one of the…read morepastas. The salads were so fresh with a touch of fresh shaved Parmesan along with the creamy tangy Caesar dressing. The pizza crust was thin and crispy and the filling was smooth and most delicious. We were a big group of 10 and the servers were very nice and friendly and helpful. The venue was decorated like old Italy, made me feel like I was actually in Italy! Only negative was the restroom, there was only one Gender Neutral bathroom and in a very tight spot at the back of the restaurant. I would still give this place a GO especially the location of the Power Plant in Rockwell where shopping is a must!!!

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.

Great food & great service. The green curry was one of the best dishes I've had since being here…read more So flavorful & fresh. The salad was amazing too. The ambiance was beautiful. They had a saxophone player playing the whole time I ate. It was perfect. I would definitely come back.

Friends that visit the Philippines a lot often recommend me to try this place out if I stay in…read moreManila. Luckily it was just walking distance from where me and my family were staying in BGC. I remember during quarantine in 2021, my friend sent me the roasted chicken and since then I couldn't get over the juiciness and flavors of it. So I had to order it for myself this time. The veggies that come along with it and the sauce is so flavorful. Kind of wish the chicken was bigger because it's just that good! The pizza was okay not the best I've had but it was a nice snack to try. I didn't get to try the pasta because I was just really into my chicken. I'd only recommend this place if you want to try it. It's quite pricey for the portions but it is an authentic Italian restaurant out here in the Philippines. The interior is quite nice and they do have outdoor seating. However the time we came it was excruciatingly humid. So we dined inside. Service was good. The staffs were quite attentive and can speak English to help those who don't speak Tagalog. I see why my friends would rave about the chicken though. I do recommend that as something to 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.

Amazing service, food and drinks at this beautiful location. The Margherita pizza was delicious and…read morethe ambiance is superb. Will be back again. Thanks to all the staff for their attention.

Mediocre and slow service, funky prices and questionable quality. The pizza was disgusting; as you…read morelifted one slice of pizza, all of the sauce and cheese quickly slid off the slice onto the plate, leaviNg you with a sad piece of wet bread. The salad was very badly presented, looking like a sloppy dish where they threw entire romaine leaves with some random toppings, not minding about taste or harmony of the ingredients. The appetizer we oRdered, although tasty, was misleadingly advertised as an eggplant parmigiana but had nothing of a parmigiana in its presentation. We did not bother ordering dessert. I had better expectations for a restaurant with this many locations and reviews, will not be going back.

If you're craving for some pasta and pizza then try out this place. Of course because of my…read morecravings we ended up here and i'm glad we did. We ordered the "family meal"?? which contain a rice with ribs and chicken breast, pizza, 2 salads, 2 varieties of pasta, and 4 iced tea. The pasta taste good i think one of them was the Pollo Pizzamente, the other pasta i totally forgot what kind, we ordered the Mona Liza pizza to go with it too and orange juice for me, and some calamari (i like how they make their calamari). The orange juice taste different but not in a bad way, i like it! it looks like pineapple juice but it taste like orange. Service was good and the staff were very helpful with our inquiries. For the dessert we ordered tiramisu however after tasting a little of it we learned that it has whiskey in it so i had to order a different dessert for myself. Overall my friends and i enjoyed the service, the food, and the ambiance.

Our 2nd stop for @forkspoonmanila's The Great #EatscapeToAura was held at Mona Lisa Ristorante…read more Thisbresto brought us the most creative cuisine from Italy directly to our table, with flavours that come from fresh ingredients and years of experience. What was served for us to try are as follows: Sicilian Caesar Salad - Baby romaine, shaved parmeggiano cheese with homemade dressing Mona Lisa Special / Calabrese ( Half Half ) Panizze : Mona Lisa - Buttered shrimp and herbs, Mozzarella and provolone cheese in cream tomato sauce Calabrese - Homemade italian sausage with funghi porcini mushroom in white sauce ( I like this better than the other one ) BBQ Platter for our Main dish Pollo Pizzimente - Tasty pasta with Chicken thighs and breast, asparagus broccoli with creamy porcini mushrooms, sauce and truffle oil Last but not the least was Spaghetti Vongole - All time favorite Pasta with Roasted garlic, Clams, olive oil and white wine sauce. All food are Complimentary. Like them on Facebook: Mona Lisa Ristorante Phils. Follow them on Instagram: monalisaristorante.ph

Who knew that the Philippines has a solid chain restaurant that serves up decent Italian food!…read more Mama Lou's ended up as a Grab (rideshare) order due to our laziness going out for dinner in Manila traffic. Ben and I ordered a number of things, but our standout favorites were: *Their Meatball appetizer *Mac and Cheese *Pesto Salmon The pricing is pretty good too when converting from USD to peso. Great place for takeout or dine-in when craving Italian style food.

I've tried a good amount of Italian places in Manila and I must say this one is the best one for me…read moreso far. They are just consistent across the board with their salad, appetizers and pasta. Enough choices for a group and the price is not too hefty. They do allow pets in the outside seating which is nice since I mostly travel with my puppy. We shared some dishes with the 3 of us and we had a great amount to share since it's actually a good size portion and not Filipino portions. Customer service is also outstanding. I would come back definitely