gustavus steak lounge

Having been invited to try the newly-opened Steak Lounge in Makati named Gustavus, we agreed with curiosity and much anticipation as to what does the Steak Lounge has to offer.  Armed with our digital cameras, I with my husband off we go to Gustavus.

gustavus exterior

gustavus interior

Upon entrance we were graciously escorted to our seats.  They have several comfortable couch,  where you can wine and dine with your friends may it be for lunch or dinner.

gustavus ambiance

gustavus' bar

Here is the serene and homey ambiance of  Gustavus.  They also have a bar where one can chill out.

new england-style clam chowder

For starters, we had New England-Style Clam Chowder, with smoky bacon and garlic crouton.   The consistency is just right not too thick nor too thin, you will instantly know that this is a true clam chowder slowly cooked to perfection, and the taste of the Clams were dominant.  Gustavus’ clams were petite and soft, it was left unchopped so one could really enjoy the true taste and its’ freshness for the price of P265.00.

Gustavus Oysters

It was our first time to taste a  raw oyster,  we were assured that it was a cultured oyster and 100% safe for it has papers to proved it.  At first bite,  you will instantly taste the freshness, it was not eeky as I thought it will be.  For us,  it was best paired with horse radish cocktail sauce.  A  Fresh Gustavus Oysters served with horse radish cocktail sauce, red wine vinegar shallot and cucumber salsa is priced at P280.00 while, a Baked Gustavus Oysters with your choice of Rockefeller, Casino or Pepper is price at P340.00.  Rockefeller Baked oysters was equally good with the raw oysters on its own different presentation.  I loved how they baked the oysters with sprinkled spinach and cheese, it still doesn’t overpower the taste of the oyster.

Ribeye steak

Off to the main course, we were served with a USDA Prime Rib-eye Steak we requested for it to be medium-cooked.  One thing so special about their steaks is that they import their own beef from the US.  Originally, the co-owners import the steak for personal consumption, until they have decided to open Gustavus.  Unlike other steakhouses, Gustavus steaks are cooked with just salt and pepper, and yet it has achieved a great-tasting ribs!  No barbecue sauce or special spices but, don’t get me wrong they do have steak sauce or gravy upon request.  You should try this dish without any sauce so you can taste the sweetness of the beef.  It was tender and very easy to slice.  This is by far the best steak we have tasted in town.  This dish is Highly Recommended.  USDA Prime Beef Ribeye Steak price if 10 oz. (284 g) P1633.00, if 12 oz (340 g) P1955.00, if 16oz. (454 g)  P2611.00.

braised chicken with mushroom

We also had Braised Chicken with Mushroom priced at P 450.00.  Chicken cooked with different kinds of mushroom served with asparagus and gnocchi.  The sauce of this dish is so rich and tasty.  Amazingly, the chicken meat was moist and was equally tasty.  Gnocchi on the other hand is an italian version of dumpling made from potato mixed evenly with flour and wheat.   It looked like mozzarella sticks but when you tasted it, definitely delectable!   I now have a new potato-favorite, Gnocchi!  Normally, other restaurants import them, but the Gustavus’ Chef, can make it just right at their kitchen.  As suggested by the chef himself, gnocchi taste best if  it was use to wipe the sauces in your plate.

Dessert

For dessert, a Lemon cured with brownies topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and sweetened pili nut.  Looking at it, one will thought it to be too sweet, but we were surprised that it was not.  It was very comforting, and complemented the dish that we have just ate then.  Desserts at Gustavus may be very exciting since they don’t have a menu for it, the chef will surely surprise you with something they have to offer for the day.

Overall, our visit at Gustavus was a very good experience. We give 5/5 for the ambiance. 5/5 for the food taste and 4/5 for the price.  We will definitely go back to Gustavus, hungry for more!

Gustavus also accept party reservations and special menu arrangements.

Gustavus Steak Lounge Address :

109 C. Palanca Street Legazpi Village Makati City Tel No. 813-0475

(Follow Dela Rosa Street and 2nd street after Paseo de Roxas turn left on C. Palanca Street. Located in front of PSBank)

Contact Person : Mr. Mike Gayoso - Managing Partner

NOTE:   If you dine at Gustavus Steak Lounge, please let them know that you saw the review from MetroRestoReview.com.

chilis

chili's logo

If you like western food with huge servings, chilis is one place you should try. From fries, to tacos, to salads, to burgers, to ribs and to steaks you will definitely enjoy stuffing yourself. My first impression of chilis is that they serve spicy food, but don’t let their logo turn you down if you dont like spicy food, you can try to order something less spicy or non-spicy at all. Chili’s offer mexican-american food.

chilis

We visited chili’s branch in Tomas Morato. Before you get seated, they have a waiting area while they are preparing the vacant tables. Their staff are very friendly and courteous, and you can start looking at the menu while you are in the waiting area.  Inside the restaurant, you will feel the homey ambiance. The place is very well lighted, aircon is not too cold. There are also memorabilia hanged on the walls and on the ceiling, with cable tv shows running on the screens inside the restaurant, you can feel comfortable the moment you get seated. No problem for non-smokers since they have a separate smoking and non smoking area.

Tostada chips and salsa (bottomless)

One of my favorite appetizers in chili’s is the refillable tostada chips and salsa. The serving of this dish is overwhelming. You will love the taste of the salsa which is a bit on the spicy side made from tomato and chili. The tostada chips are very crispy. This is perfect for sharing since it is completely refillable. But just to warn you, this can bloat you easily and preventing you to eat the other dishes you ordered. Personally, I  just have a hard time restraining myself to eat this because I really love the salsa. This is Priced at   P310.00 . Great Appetizer and Best for Sharing!

Little Chicken Crispers and Fries

This is the kids version of  Chicken Crispers and Fries. I ordered this for my son since he loves to eat fries. Priced at  P160.00  . It comes with a refillable soda, iced tea or lemonade. Well the fries is crispy, but nothing so special about it, it taste like ordinary fries from known fastfood and restaurants. The chicken is coated with some breading, taste is relatively ok, texture is a bit soft inspite of being deep fried. This dish is more of the greasy side.

Half Rack Ribs

One of my favorites is the Half Rack Baby Back Ribs. Priced at  P550.00. This dish is served with your choice of sidings. Some of the choices are corn on a cob, plain rice, chilis rice, mashed potato and  french fries. The chilis rice is like java rice, it is tasty but the texture of the rice is a bit hard. As for the ribs, the meat is tender, easily loose from the bones, the barbecue sauce was even and the meat is very tasty. It is best consumed when served hot. This is highly recommended for ribs lovers. Full slab Price at P840.00

Shrimp Alfredo

Chili’s also serve different types of pasta, including white sauce. Here is the Shrimp Alfredo.  Priced at  P555.00  . Penne pasta cooked al-dente, on rich cream sauce with lots of shrimp in it, sprinkled with chili powder and served with a piece of bread. I really liked this dish, you can taste the cream sauce with a little hint of spice because of the chili powder, not too spicy though. And the shrimp is really tasty.  The serving size is just right for what you pay for. And since its cream sauce, this is another dish that can bloat you easily. This dish is Highly Recommended.

Chili’s offer bottomless soda, iced tea, lemonade and margaritas. They also have a wide selection of desserts, perfect to complement their tasty dishes.

Overall  I give 5/5 for ambiance. 4/5 for food taste and 5/5 for service. Even though it is a bit pricey, you will surely enjoy your visit at Chili’s for the food and friendly service. They also offer party packages for all occasion.

Chili’s Branches :

1. Greenbelt Mall,Ayala Centre, Legaspi Str.,Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel No. 812-0225

2. 26 Missouri Street cor Nevada, Northeast Greenhills San Juan. Tel No. 727-1143

3. Tomas Morato Ave., cor Sct. Fernandez St.,Quezon City Tel No. 372-5022/23

NOTE:   If you dine at Chili’s, please let them know that you saw the review from MetroRestoReview.com.

hap chan

hap chan

Another great place for a good chinese food is Hap Chan Tea House. This time we visited Hap Chan at banawe Quezon City. The restaurant is newly renovated, now with a new interior and a new appearance. Hap Chan is well known for their dimsum.  But it is not only the dimsum that will keep you coming back, check out some of their food and the review I made for them below.

fish lip soup

Among the soup they have our personal favorite is the Fish Lip Soup. It has mushrooms, some meat pieces and bamboo shoots in it. It is cooked using fish broth with cornstarch making the texture of the soup thick. This is a highly recommended soup. Its a close alternative to the sharks fin soup, This taste best with a few drops of black vinegar in it.  A single order is good for 2-3 people.

steamed siomai

A sample of their Dimsum is the Steamed Siomai. Serving size 4 pieces. It is basically pork meat wrapped in wanton wrappers and steam cooked. Highly recommended with Chiu Chow Chili Sauce. Perfect for an afternoon or midnight snack. Other dimsums are siopao, sharks fin dumpling, kuchay dumpling, raddish cake, japanese siomai and chicken feet.

yang chow fried rice

One of the highlights of hap chan for me is the Yang Chow Fried Rice. I’ve eaten in a lot of chinese restaurants before but only a few comes close to the taste of their yang chow fried rice. It has carrots, , onions, green peas, onion grass, cabbage and pork asado pieces in it.  Serving size is good for 2-3 people. The fried rice itself is already a complete meal even without a viand. Both adults and kids will surely love the taste of their fried rice.

sweet and sour fish fillet

Next in line is the Sweet and sour fish fillet. The fish fillet is deep fried crispy, then the sweet and sour sauce is poured on top.  Wow, this dish is really good and  my son loves it. You can taste the juicy fish fillet with the really appetizing sweet and sour sauce. It has carrots and onions in it. Try adding the sauce to your rice and taste the difference. The fish fillet is really crispy outside and soft and juicy inside.

mapo tofu

Last but not the least is the Mapo Tofu. Now this is my all time favorite. Its an original dish from hongkong. Its a spicy tofu cubes dish with pork, onion grass, chili and onion pieces in it.  The sauce is really thick and tasty.  Whether you will be taking fried rice or plain rice with it you will surely love this dish. Serving Size is good for 2-3 people. Studies show that tofu help prevent cancer, so this dish is not just healthy but tasty as well.

mango shake

For drinks, highlights are fruit shakes like the mango shake. Its a bit on the sweet side so those that are not a fan of sweet drinks might end up having sugar free sodas or water.

They also offer deliveries for small parties at home. Try them out. Some other must try dishes at hap chan are roasting dishes, congee, noodles, rice toppings and chinese desserts like black gulaman and butchi.

Overall I give Hap Chan banawe branch 4/5 for the ambiance. 5/5 for the food taste.

Branches :

1. Hap Chan Tea House & Family KTV (Ermita)
418-A Nuestra Señora de Guia St. Ermita, Manila
536 1377, 536 1758 (telefax)

2. Hap Chan Tea House & Family KTV (Monumento)
400 EDSA, Monumento Caloocan City
366 3300 (telafax)

3. Hap Chan (Manila)
600 Tomas Mapua St. Sta. Cruz, Manila
733 3694, 733 3710 (telefax)

4. Hap Chan (Malate)
561 Gen. Malvar St. cor. Adriatico St. Malate, Manila
525 1635, 536 8187 (telefax)

5. Hap Chan (Pedro Gil)
628 Pedro Gil St. Malate, Manila
524 3104, 523 1854 (telefax)

6. Hap Chan (Neptune-Makati)
103 Neptune St. Bel-Air II Village, Makati City
895 9340, 895 9345 (telefax)

7. Hap Chan (Market! Market!)
R6 Phase 1B Fiesta Market. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
887 3793, 885 9065 (telefax)

8. Hap Chan (McKinley)
Unit B & C, One World Square, McKinley Hill Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
856 0399 (telefax)

9. Hap Chan (Antipolo)
Circumferential Road, Brgy. Dalig Antipolo City
661 2928 (telefax)

10. Hap Chan (Ali Mall)
Ground Floor, Ali Mall Cubao, Quezon City
439 9325, 421 1810 (telefax)

11. Hap Chan (Congressional)
12 Northridge Plaza Congressional Ave., Quezon City
926 8410 (telefax)

12. Hap Chan (West Avenue)
76 West Ave. cor. Examiner St. West Triangle, Quezon City
415 2157, 415 2172 (telefax)

13. Hap Chan (Banawe)
862 Banawe St. cor. Linao St. Quezon City
741 2217, 731 1599 (telefax)

14. Hap Chan (E. Rodriguez)
960 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave cor. Victoria Ave. Quezon City
723 0858, 725 6242 (telefax)

15. Hap Chan (Baclaran)
113 RBCC Bldg., Roxas Blvd. Baclaran, Parañaque City
851 4438, 851 4439 (telefax)

16. Hap Chan (Las Piñas)
Unit E, F, G 267 Real St. Pamplona, Las Piñas City
874 1111, 874 2754 (telefax)

17. Hap Chan (Tagaytay)
Grandview Complex Crossing Silang Junction, Tagaytay City
(046) 413 1688 (telefax)

NOTE:   If you dine at Hap Chan, please let them know that you saw the review from MetroRestoReview.com.

Apartment 1B

I found a slice of heaven out of the unexpected places in Makati. This Apartment is surely a place I would love to go back to over and over again if i needed to go somewhere just to simply enjoy good food. The restaurant presents itself like an apartment (hence the name) thus adds to its homey touch. Just imagine, take away the bed, the sofa and add a lot of dining tables, the kitchen and side bar transformed to the serving area and cashier, which I wonder how to the employees there can cramp themselves in there. Even the washroom there is like of an apartment. I’d like to ask the manager one day why they make up such a place.

As for the food i ordered you can check out the pictures under below in this entry. I have discovered here what could be my comfort food. The Corn Chowder and the Frozen Pie (Vanilla Ice Cream Cake with Oreo Crust). The Chowder is comforting for the heart and the ice cream is something i bet you’d fight over with your GF/BF for the last chunk of oreos. I was able to experience a variety of main courses such as the Grilled Porkchops with Potato Gratin (not sure) and applesauce, The Apt1B Meatloaf and Lasagna. The serving is definitely BIG!, enough for any big guy to be satisfied and I guess enough for a couple to share.

Now for the price, well… it is indeed pricey. Not something you can afford having Lunch or Dinner everyday if your just the average middle class guy. But it’s something worth going for if you want to treat yourself or someone for something special. So your planning to go here and splurge, i’d say start saving up, I’d estimate it could go an average of 1k per person, or can go as high as 2.5k if your after just steaks, lambs and lobsters.

The place is open from 7am - 12mn from Mondays - Saturdays. They are close on Sundays (aww..shucks) expect a lot of people when going there since majority of the guest are expats and corporate workers and some couples who most like are working in the corporate world of Makati.  This is a restaurant that I never get tired coming back over and over again thus, the restaurant deserves the whole 5 Stars in my book.

Porkchops with Potato Gratin and Applesauce.

This baby is actually 2 slabs and though in this picture it may seem like one. Despite that it’s a pork dish, but the meat is absolutely tender and juicy. I enjoy eating this without any condiments or sauce.

My Comfort Soup Cream Corn Chowder

Cheesy Lasagna

Apartment 1B Signature Meatloaf dish with Mash Potatoes and Grilled vegetables

Greek Salad

The very famous Frozen Pie (Vanilla Ice Cream Cake with Oreo Crust drizzled with Caramel and Chocolate Syrup with Crushed Walnut). This is definitely a treat and worth fighting for the last bite. I assure anyone who is out on a date that this dessert can certainly end the day right.

Note: If you dine at Apartment 1B, please let them know that you saw the review from MetroRestoReview.com

Okonomiyaki Restaurant

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning “what you like” or “what you want”, and yaki meaning “grilled” or “cooked”

If you are a big fan of the Japanese Anime “Ranma 1/2″ it’s the type of food Ranma loves to eat with his/her childhood friend Ukyo (the femme fatale who run around the school carrying a giant okonomiyaki spade) hehe..

This restaurant’s location is pretty hidden from many people’s eyes, for this restaurant is located inside the vicinity of Little Tokyo Makati. For those who don’t know where Little Tokyo is, it’s somewhere behind Makati Cinema Square. Believe me, a lot of people I know who claims to be well verse inside the streets of Makati are very surprised to discover such restaurants exist.

To talk about the food, the ingredients is quite unique and depends on your preference. It can be just the simple pancake with sauce, or add some meat, veggies, seafood and noodle (yes noodle!) toppings. I personally prefer mine with meat (see pictures).

Meat Lover’s Okonomiyaki

The pancake actually taste like a barbecue with a nice crispiness at the bottom if you ask the chef to cook it a little well done. You can give it a little kick in your palate if you add a little Japanese pepper on top. I cannot say it’s like eating pizza because the starch in the pancake is not like bread in nature. The experience was very unique for I have no words or food to compare it to, but for sure it will definitely satisfy your palate and your hunger.Don’t be fooled by the size because this pancake is definitely BIG. Big enough for 2 or 3 people to eat in one serving.

My experience in this restaurant is very fun and enlightening, and I cannot wait to get another chance to re-visit this restaurant to get more experience of authentic Japanese cooking. This restaurant is very well deserve of my 4 stars amd a recommendation to visit it again.

Let me know what you think guys, I hope you get to feel my eye opening experience. Check out more pictures below about the Chef and the Place.

Master Okonomiyaki Chef (who’s a big fan of Baseball)

“I told you there were noodles involved”

My Baconny Okonomiyaki

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french baker

french baker

french baker exterior

French Baker at Landmark Supermarket in Trinoma Mall.  Who wouldn’t be attracted with the ambiance this branch has to offer,  cozy ambiance, comfortable couch seats, and with dim-orange lighting.  Imagining the notion of dining there with my family makes me smile.  Good thing hubby is in the mood to dine at French Baker then, and so the experienced began.  We were seated on a very comfortable couch, and then waited for the server to came to get our order.  After choosing the only available dish they has to offer then, we chose the fourth dish before the server told us that that is the only available for rice meal for that night.  We were disappointed, it was only 6pm on a Monday night and they don’t have any choices to offer.

soup on a bread bowl

Soup on a bread bowl (soup of the day: chicken and corn) served in hollowed-out crusty bread.   This is the comfort food i can say for that night.  The taste of the soup is just right not salty nor bland and the bread used is really freshly baked, it was soft and moist.  At the price of P105.00.  A rating of 4/5.

cheezee mac

Cheezee Mac is a cheesy macaroni tossed in Mornay sauce, served with your choice of grilled foccacia or garlic bread.   I find their serving very small for the price of P158.00, but it was good.  The macaroni and cheese blends with the ham topping.  But find the garlic bread not freshly baked for it was hard for me to chew, and it was too oily for my taste.  A rating of 3/5 for this dish.

beef burgundy in casserole

bread and sidedish of buttered corn and carrots

The French Baker’s version of boeuf bourgignon, a robust beef stew cooked in red wine sauce.  In my opinion,  What’s a beef stew without rice?  We originally ordered this dish with rice, but after paying our orders we were informed that they don’t have any available rice to served, and since we have paid for this dish  already we don’t have any choice but to accept the alternative they offer, to serve it with roll/bread instead.  It was hard for me to enjoy this dish without rice, for the sauce of the beef stew is quite salty if with roll/bread.  You can instantly distinguished the taste of the wine used in this dish for it’s kinda sour to my taste.  The beef used was juicy and soft.  At the price at P230.00.  A rating of 2/5 for this dish.

Iced mocca, intended with ice as the name implies.  Unfortunately for us, there’s no ice available.  Having ice mocca without ice was no fun! It was too sweet and it’s as if you’re drinking an instant malt drink that you can easily prepare at home.  At the price of P47.00.  A rating of 2/5 for this drink.

coffee

Brewed coffee, it was not hot when served, milk given as a creamer was truly creamy at the price of P62.00.   A rating of 1/5 for this drink.

Based on my experienced at this particular branch, after our dining experience my Overall rating for French Baker, Landmark Trinoma Mall branch is 2/5.   Some of their branches may be worth a visit, surely not all of them has the same situation.

French Baker branches:

1.  g/f  South Supermarket, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa.  Tel. No. 771-2255

2.  g/f  SM Bacoor, Aguinaldo cor. Tirona Hi-way, Bacoor, Cavite. Tel. No. 046-417-1314

3.  ug/f  SM City Dasmarinas, Governor’s Drive, Pala-Pala, Dasmarinas, Cavite.  Tel. No. 046-423-3051

4.  SM Supermarket, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City.  Tel. No. 032-231-9050

5.  ug/f  The SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City.  Tel. No. 032-232-1637

6.  ug/f  SM Southmall, Zapote Road, Las Pinas City.  Tel. No. 806-9217

7.  Landmark Foodcenter, Makati City.  Tel. No.812-3751

8.  Cash and Carry Supermarket, South Super Highway, Makati City.  Tel. No. 844-7032

9.  2/f  The Landmark Bridgeway, Makati City.  Tel. No. 813-4905

10.  g/f Bldg. B SM Megamall, J. Vargas St. Mandaluyong City.  Tel. No. 633-5084

11.  3/f  SM Megamall, J. Vargas St. Mandaluyong City.  Tel. No. 632-0735

12.  MS-108 Major Shops Bldg. EDSA Central, Mandaluyong City.  Tel. No. 632-0228

13.  ug/f  SM City Concepcion cor. San Marcelino, Manila.  Tel. No. 528-1624

14.  Robinson Otis - Robinsons Supermarket Otis P.M. Guazon Street, Paco, Manila.  Tel. No.559-07-31

15.  2/F SM Marikina Marcos Hi-way Calumpang Marikina.  Tel. No. 477-1815

16.  g/f  SM Mall of Asia, SMOA102-105 SM MALL OF ASIA, SM Central Business Park Bay City, Pasay City.  Tel. No. 5560162

17.  138 UGF SM City Clark, M Roxas St. Clark Special Economic Zone Angeles City, Pampanga.  Tel. No.(045) 499-0096

18.  ug/f  SM City Pampanga, San Fernando, Pampanga.  Tel. No.045-963-7698

19.  g/f  SM Super Center Sucat, BO. San Dionisio, Dr. A Santos Ave., Paranaque City.  Tel. No. 825-6947

20.  ug/f  SM City Bicutan, Dona Soledad Ave. cor. West Service Rd., Bicutan, Paranaque City.  Tel. No.776-0313

21.  Pioneer Center Supermarket, 8006 Pioneer St., cor. United St., Pasig City.  Tel. No. 687-2684

22.  Trinoma, The French Baker G/f Landmark Supermarket Trinoma Edsa cor. North Ave Quezon City

23.  Robinsons Supermarket, Galleria EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City

24.  AX 132-133 The SM City Annex, North Edsa, Quezon City.  Tel. No. 441-1406

25.  The SM City Main Mall North Edsa, Quezon City.  Tel. No. 920-3144

26.  g/f  SM City Fairview, Regalado cor. Quirino Highway, Quezon City.  Tel. No.935-0728

27.  ug/f  Cherry Foodarama Bldg. Congressional Ave., Quezon City.  Tel. No. 926-3832

28.  French Baker SM Taytay, Manila East Road Brgy Dolores Taytay Rizal

29.  g/f  Sta. Lucia East Grandmall, Phase 3 Marcos Hi-way, Cainta, Rizal.  Tel. No.681-5134

30.  Greenhills Shopping Center Unimart Greenhills, San Juan.  Tel. No. 721-1729

NOTE:   If you dine at French Baker, please let them know that you saw the review from MetroRestoReview.com.

piadina italiana

The exterior of the restaurant is simple but clean.  We were convinced by the dine-in promotion posted outside their resto, guided by their staff we were comfortably seated at the couch and was handed a menu.  Their staff were friendly and  knowledgeable of what dish do they offer and serve.  We were amazed with their set menu at an affordable price.

Grilled Mozzarella set, a combo meal with toasted mozzarella cheese on bread, butter, garlic and a pasta carbonara.  I was shocked as how small their serving were and was disappointed that their mozzarella set was almost just like a french toast.  But then we were too hungry to complain so we dig in, and to our surprise it was not bad after all.  Pasta was cooked al dente, though a little bland for a typical carbonara but the bread is really crunchy and gooey  because of the mozzarella.  Maybe if they served more of the pasta carbonara, as we have expected, a serving of this combo meal set is enough for one.  A rating of 3/5 for this dish.

menu rimini mare - pasta scampi

Menu rimini mare with pasta scampi seafood version of pasta.  Pasta cooked al dente, and the red sauce used were really an italian style with shrimps.  Perfect who seeks vegetable pasta, for they used italian sauce not that sweet nor sour perfect blend.  Served  with pita bread on the side price at 225.00.  A rating of  4/5.

Zuppa del giorno

Zuppa del giorno, soup of the day then was Cream of celery soup.   The soup was served hot and it was really creamy with a hint of celery taste topped with croutons, price at P70.00.  A rating of 4/5.

pasta carbonara

Pasta Carbonara with bacon and light cream sauce, quite bland for a typical carbonara.  There’s not much cream and milk to the sauce, tasted more of the pasta itself, for the price of 170.  A rating of 3/5.

Overall, my Piadina Italiana experienced was 3/5.

Piadina Italiana branches:

1.  2/Level. Midtown Wing, Pedro Gil St. Ermita Manila.  Tel. No.  525-6527

2.  2/Level., EDSA cor. Ortigas Ave. Quezon City.  Tel. No. 637-5809

3.  Megastip, Bldg. A, Julia Vargas Ave. Mandaluyong City.  Tel No. 687-7345

4.  4th Floor Food Park, 6766 The Enterprise Center, Paseo de Roxas cor. Ayala Ave. Makati City.  Tel. No.  752-5019

5.  G/Level., Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi St., Ayala Center Makati City.  Tel. No. 752-5019

NOTE:   If you dine at Piadina Italiana, please let them know that you saw the review from MetroRestoReview.com.