A forkful of comfort in every bite!
Pasta will always have a special place in our hearts. Linguine, penne, fusilli, and farfalle – the list goes on, but our love for this dish remains the same.
From classics like carbonara, aglio olio and bolognese, to modern specialties made with salted egg, truffle and squid ink, la vita e bella when you’ve got fresh al dente pasta draped onto your plate.
This time around, we’ve searched far and wide for top-notch places that serve ridiculously good pasta. This list includes neighborhood trattorias, casual dining restaurants and places you wouldn’t expect to be serving pasta at all!
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Rossini Ristorante – S Maison Conrad
Owned by the couple behind Buona Vita, a popular Tuscan villa-inspired Italian restaurant in Alabang, Rossini will stand for Italian fine dining with a Mediterranean twist. The restaurant is named after an Italian composer and gourmand.
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Level 2, S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor Coral Way, Pasay
(02) 800-8061
Salta! by Pappare – Diliman
Salta! by Pappare serves Italian roast chicken, pasta, ribs, sausage and steak all cooked in their charcoal-fired Rotisserie. They also serve their famous CRABonara. Read our full feature here.
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38 Mayaman St. UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(0917) 830-9290
Carpaccio Ristorante – Makati
Owned by the Santis group, Carpaccio Ristorante takes pride in their carpaccio dishes but their pasta shouldn’t be missed too. Must-tries are the Ravioli Con Ricotta E Spinaci, Con Vongole, Ai Funghi Porcini, Risotto Liguria and Cannelloni Della Casa.
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7431-C Yakal St, Antonio, Makati
(02) 843-7286
Little Owl Cafe – New Manila
Little Owl Cafe is a newly-opened cafe that serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. They also have pasta, sweet Belgian waffles, burgers, cakes, and coffee. Read more here.
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65 Broadway Ave, New Manila, Quezon City
(02) 501-2036
Mama Lou’s – multiple branches
From humble beginnings to a success story, Mama Lou’s definitely hits the spot when it comes to Italian comfort food. Some of their must-tries include the Spaghetti Seafood Olio and Vesuvio.
Vanderlust Bistro + Patisserie – Tomas Morato
For the globe trotters, aspiring travelers and explorers, Vanderlust is the only bistro that flies you around the world with its affordable luxurious treats such as the 300 year old German pastry Schneeballe, Tuscan favorite Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and many more. Read our full feature here.
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100 Sct De Guia cor Tomas Morato, Sacred Heart, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 954-0401
La Spezia MNL – Tomas Morato
La Spezia is an Italian hole-in-the-wall that serves timeless pasta dishes and dessert standouts. Read our full feature here.
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90 Scout Dr Lascano St, Laging Handa near Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 960 6903
Va Bene Pasta Deli – multiple branches
The first Italian restaurant within the Metro which serves only fresh pastas in their menu. Chef Massimo Veronesi offers a fully-set menu with classic pastas and pizzas, main courses consisting of steaks and veal, and truffle specials
Trufa Pasta Bar – Legaspi Village
Trufa is a cozy and rustic Catalan-inspired pasta bar that creatively combines the best of Barcelona and Manila, a fusion of Spanish and Filipino cultures through the art of taste. Its concept revolves around building your own pasta from the choice of noodles, sauces, and toppings. Read more here.
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109 Esteban St., Planters Bldg, Unit A, Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 771-2581
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery – multiple branches
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery offers international fare and specialty breads and cakes. They serve pasta, sandwiches, desserts and great coffee.
The Giving Cafe – Mandaluyong
The Giving cafe serves coffee, other drinks, snacks, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more while supporting local coffee growers. Read our full feature here.
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Sheridan St cor Pines St, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong
(02) 518-9291
Grape Escape – Maginhawa
Grape Escape is a wine lounge and kitchen and is the first of its kind in Maginhawa. Pair up your bowl of pasta with their wine-all-you-can promo for only Php 499! Read more here.
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99 Maginhawa Street, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
(02) 405-2546
Feta Mediterranean – Greenhills
FETA serves Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Beyto Koc. It’s not uncommon to see Lebanese, Iranian, or other groups of Middle Eastern ethnicities dining here – a tell-tale sign of its authenticity!
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G/F Intrawest, 33 Annapolis St, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 705-7238
The Frazzled Cook – Tomas Morato
The Frazzled Cook is a quirky restaurant put together with the mission of serving good comfort food in a cozy, homey ambiance. It serves international dishes with a twist. One of their bestsellers is theTruffle Pasta! Read more here.
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78 Scout Gandia cor Tomas Morato, Laging Handa, Quezon City
(02) 374-6879
Fat Russel’s Kitchen – Tomas Morato
Fat Russel’s Kitchen is a casual dining restaurant that offers a fusion of American and Filipino cuisine. Do try the Salted Egg Pasta and Seafood Black Pasta! Read our full feature here.
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21 Scout Castor, South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
(0917) 833-0560
Italianni’s – multiple branches
Italianni’s is one of our beloved classic Italian restaurants and a favorite gathering place for families and friends for authentic Italian home-style recipes. Read more here.
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