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Searching for your next go-to restaurant to get the best pizzas, pastas, wine, and Italian desserts? Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Italian restaurants this month based on user favorites from Booky!
Insider tip: If you book at the Prime Restaurants below through Booky, you not only get a discount, but can get a free dessert after your meal when you fill out the feedback form on our app!
10. Salta! by Pappare – Diliman
212 Favorites
Salta! by Pappare serves Italian roast chicken, ribs, pork chops, sausage and steak all cooked in their charcoal-fired Rotisserie. They also serve their famous brick oven Neapolitan pizzas and giant sangrias. It’s for anyone who wants a taste of Little Italy straight from New York City. It’s not for those looking for a fine-dining experience. We recommend their CRABonara Fries, Bistecca di Angus, and their pastas in takeout cones. Our insider tip: You can get up to ₱300 off your total bill if you book a table with Booky! Read our full feature here.
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38 Mayaman St. UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 372-9177
9. Da Gianni – Westgate Hub Alabang
216 Favorites
Da Gianni serves Italian dishes like seafood risotto, four cheese with truffle pizza, and tiramisu. This is their first branch in the Metro. It’s for people who love good ol’ Italian food as close to authentic as you can get. It’s not for those craving for something a little closer to home, like Asian food. We recommend their Four Cheese with Truffle Pizza.
No reservations accepted
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Westgate Hub Alabang, Alabang, Muntinlupa
(0917) 167-8350
8. Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza – multple branches
217 Favorites
Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria that serves fresh oven-baked 12-inch pizzas specially made with their own kesong puti. It’s for all the pizza lovers who are down for a twist. It’s not for those who don’t like eggs because most of their must-tries involve yolk. We recommend their Burrata Caprese, Carbonara, SMEGG, and B.O.M.B. Our insider tip: Bring all your food buddies! The more you are, the more you’ll get to try.
No reservations accepted
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7. Kermit Manila – Poblacion
329 Favorites
Originally from Siargao, Kermit specializes in fresh pizza, pasta and other Italian dishes. This is their first branch in the Metro. It’s for people who enjoy build-your-own pizzas which guarantees freshness every time. It’s not for people who prefer toppings like buffalo chicken or bacon, here everything is simplified and the pizzas are better for it. We recommend the Tagliatelle alla Tartufata and the Pappardelle all’Antonio.
No reservations accepted
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4636 Molina St. , Poblacion, Makati
6. Linguini Fini – SM Megamall
345 Favorites
A venture by Homegrown Foods and The Moment Group, Linguini Fini is an American-Italian restaurant rooted in New York culture that offers 100% fresh pasta and pizza. It’s for anyone who can appreciate homemade components in Italian food. It’s not for those who are avoiding carbs. We recommend their Lamb Rigati and Longganisa & Scamorza thin crust pizza.
No reservations accepted
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, Ortigas
(02) 531-3302
5. FOO’D by Davide Oldani – Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort
348 Favorites
FOO’D by Davide Oldani is a contemporary restaurant offering Italian dishes with a modern twist. Its culinary style represents Oldani’s distinctive Cucina POP, a cuisine he created himself. It’s for anyone wanting a Michelin-star worthy experience for an affordable price. It’s not for the foodie who wants to take out some Italian and eat at home. We recommend their Seabass D’O, Truffle Cacio E Pepe, and Cipolla Caramellata. Our insider tip: They offer a 3-course Michelin-star quality dishes for only ₱800!
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Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort, 30th St corner 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 950-8492
4. Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen – multiple branches
490 Favorites
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen was one of the South‘s biggest neighborhood secrets, but because good restaurants can’t hide forever, it is now a dining destination for authentic Italian eats. It’s for families and children who enjoy eating in a homey setting. It’s not for people who don’t like to brave the Southern commute. We recommend the Risotto Tartufo Funghi, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Spaghetti Seafood Olio, and Pizza Tabarnes. Our insider tip: You may request to have 1 pizza in 2 halves – each with a different flavor.
3. La Spezia MNL – Tomas Morato
607 Favorites
La Spezia, an Italian hole-in-the-wall that features fresh and simple Italian menu composed of timeless classics and standout desserts. Inspired by the coastal town in Italy, this hole-in-the-wall will do everything for you to get the full experience with the freshest ingredients. It’s for those who want to experience the best of the cuisine at a homey but beautiful ambience. It’s not for those looking for pizza. We recommend their Bistecca alla Florentina, Carbonara with Black Italian Truffle, and whatever is in-season! Our insider tip: Their menus change with the season to ensure its freshness!
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90 Scout Dr. Lascano St., Laging Handa near Tomas Morato, Quezon City
(0917) 317-8992
2. Va Bene Pasta Deli – multiple branches
784 Favorites
Va Bene (which means “it’s good” in Italian) has been named one Manila’s best Italian restaurants one too many times and is known for serving fresh handmade pastas by Italian Chef Massimo Veronesi. It’s for pasta lovers who can’t get enough of perfect al dente pasta dishes. Portions are good for sharing if you’re not a big eater. It’s not for people who hate carbs. We recommend Chef Massimo Veronesi’s bestsellers, which are the Black Ink Tagliolini and Organic Eggs Tagliatelle. Even the complimentary bruschetta with salsa dip is good. Our insider tip is ask fir their chilli olive oil for a spicy kick. Read our full feature here.
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3/F Central Square, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 958-5018
1. Grape Escape PH – Maginhawa
1,447 Favorites
Grape Escape is a wine lounge and kitchen and is the first of its kind in Maginhawa. They first made its appearance a year ago in the food park, StrEAT: Maginhawa. The owners wanted a more permanent place for people to socialize and enjoy wine so they opened this full-fledged restaurant in March 1. It’s a place for catching up with family and friends since there’s no wifi in the restaurant. It’s not for people who are on a strict diet. We recommend their salpicao, pork chop, polpette and blueberry tiramisu. Our insider tip: The restaurant serves unlimited wine!
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99 Maginhawa Street, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
(02) 405-2546
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