Just visited here yesterday. The ambiance was good. The recommeded food was delicious. Every penny was worth it. Will definitely be coming back.
Gracie for the experience Bellini's
Ottimo ristorante italiano a Manila gestito da Roberto, ci sono ritornato dopo 10 anni e si mangia sempre molto bene!!
Zerlina Magpusao Villa
+5
I will keep coming back! I've been to the Marikina branch too but Cubao is way better.
Best Italian resto in town. Authentic italian food and wine with a most romantic ambiance.
#faveitalianresto.i love the ambiance and esp their food,yum😊
Loved everything about Bellini's! Its quaint facade, the service and the food are excellent
really good food at reasonable prices!
Its a cool place with delicious and cheap italian food...
We ordered Bellini's special pizza, pesto mare, puttanesca, carbonara, risotto mare, orange cake, obama chocolate cake --- everything tastes ssooooo goooooddddd !
Going to this place is a real treat because it shouts italian from their interiors, menu, wine and even the owners. Loved that I can bathe their pizza in their delicious olive oil, they’ve also get their very own mini Tower of Pisa in their premises
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here last December 2019. It was our first time. My sister in law recommended this place and we never thought it was that great. The truffle cream pasta is to die for! And the parmaham arugula pizza—adds a scrumptious feeling to my palate yet retaining the robust taste!!! Will definitely come back here on valentine’s day with our son! He’s a foodie too, and I’m sure he’ll love it. ❤️
Ambience 5/5
Food 4/5
Price 3/5
Service 5/5
Tried their ravioli al tartufo it was good.
I just don't like their "best seller" pizza. 🤮
There's no service charge.
If you’re interested to know where Popoy and Basha’s gang always meets up. This is the place.
I so love this place 🥰 the ambiance was perfect! There was a pianist singing along with his music. Lighting was perfect, the interiors— just wow. The owner of the place was a great host— he ensured that everyone was having a good time by visiting every table and making small talk. The servers were polite and attentive. The food was great. We had the Gnocco Parmaham as appetizer and two pasta dishes, pesto and I forgot what the other one was called. We also had their Bellini’s Special pizza. They served port wine to everyone too. I’m coming back for all of it especially the wine and the Orange Cake 😋🤤
Everything in Cubao usually opens 5pm onwards so while waiting for other establishments to open, we opted to have some pasta and coffee here at Bellini's.
We tried their Vongole using fresh pasta. I was quite surprised at how good the vongole was, rich sauce and the right amount of clams to let the springry fresh pasta shine.
Will definitely be back again soon.
Still a go to place for a good pasta and pizza. Can’t say if it’s authentic Italian tho coz I haven’t been to Italy.
Ordered carbonara, lasagna, vongole pasta, and a Quattro formaggio pizza... all for Php1600.
Serving size could be more by 10-15% for its price.
Sorry no photo. Was too hungry to take photos of the food. Will take & upload next time.
Authentic Italian food ❤ I love their pacific clams pasta and burrata - which are not on the menu. We also ordered the parma ham and arugula pizza (cravings satisfied)
It feels like you're in Italy when you dine here, not to mention the very hospitable owner of Bellini's, Roberto, who is pure Italian. His staff knows how to speak in Italian as well. That sets the whole italian dining experience.
Just discovered that it was also one of the set of the iconic movie, One More Chance.
What really stood out for me is their service. The waiter who served us was polite, attentive and efficient. I feel embarrassed actually that I didn't get to catch his name so I could thank him here.
As for the food, it is good but sorry, I have tasted better. The pizza toppings in particular could be improved. We ordered the all meat variety and I wasn't really a fan of the sausage they use, it lacked flavor and they were cut too thick for a pizza topping. They also scrimped on the ground beef.
Their pastas on the other hand are on the better side of things. Tastewise, it was really good and you could tell that the ingredients are of some quality. The servings are generous like any of their pasta dishes, could feed 2 (if not that hungry).
I will be back for sure but I guess I'll stick to their pastas by then.
Very good food! it was sulit - we dined out many foods.
The place tho was quite not strategic as it was hard to find. The service is just okay.
The serving of food is good for 2-3 persons depending on appetite.
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Celebrated my bday here together with the girl squad.
All I know is that this is the resto for that One More Chance scene, I want to try something new, and I LOVE PASTA 🍝😍😋
Location: I dont usually frequent Cubao and basically geographically dumb so for me its not that easy to go to even though all my friends are saying otherwise 😂. Anyway, how cool it is to walk inside their lane! #nostalgicfeels Most of the stores are into Pop Culture and are brimming with fashion forward people. I suddenly felt old haha 🤣
Ambiance: very instagrammable 😍. Romantic warm colorful social-looking. There was also a live blind pianist/singer playing nostalgic pieces in the background 🎹. How cool is he! We were there for almost 4hours and he never took a break! You're crushing it old man!
Its a bit of a fine dining and I was afraid we were not be able to talk loud and crazy (we still did anyway) buti na lang there are other ones who are loud as well 😜🤪
Service: very nice and accomodating. Someone cut up our food for us pa. Spoiled lang?! Thank you kuya for indulging my camwhore friends. They also brought complimentary bread for the food waiting time. The owner served us twice of their housemade wine. He's so adorable with his thick accent and welcoming attitude always asking if were fine and if we need anything 😍😘
Food: Now to the food 😋🍝🍰🥂🍽
Gnoccho w/ Parmahan: it was a first time to try this so i cant give a proper rating but it was ok. The ham at the top is tasty.
Ravioli Tartufo: this one's my favorite!!! OMG! The thick mushroom sauce is what I loOoOove. I love everything truffle and white sauce. So good to gave this one 😍😍😍😋😋😋
Lasagna: its a bit common but their take on this classic dish is delicious as well. Oozing with cheese, just the way I like it.
Bellini's Pasta: Im not that big into red sauces, but my friends love this one. The pasta is al dente and flavorful with the right kind of spicy too.
Pizza: we had Napoli and Bellini's Pizza. The thin crust is toasted so my friends did not enjoy this as much as I did (I dig toasted pizza 😂😋🍕) this one's value for money
4cheese Chicken: you cant see this in the pic because we didnt have the chance to do so due to the fact that we're all busy munching it away. The whole squad love this dish. Definitely #chickenislife. Bellisimo!
Cake: we had the dark chocolate and strawberry one. Ive had better ones but it tasted good as well esp. the strawberry one, it complemented the free wine 🥂🍰
P.S. the chili olive oil was so good we've downed 2 mini pitchers of it 😂😍😋
All in all, super fine dining experience. Price is Right for the menu. I really enjoyed it. Grazie 😁!
So happy to finally dine in Bellini's! Totally worth the almost two-hour drive from the South.
Our group of five feasted on the following:
- Gnocco with Parma Ham: Any meal with parma ham is always a delight. Just right, not salty.
- Bellini's Special Pizza: Thin crust goodness! So much flavor with the mix of meat enhanced by oregano. My tastebuds were happy.
- Ravioli Tinapa Al Pomodoro: Love this Pinoy twist to my classic favorite. I would enjoy it more if each piece was more 'siksik' with tinapa. Spice lovers will enjoy this.
- Pesto: Classic goodness. Just right, pesto was not overwhelming.
The whole store design and ambience immerses you in a legit Italian dining experience. We were quite in a hurry to eat since we were attending a concert, so I'm looking forward to a more unhurried experience on my next visit. Definitely recommended.
In Metro I’ve only liked two Italian Restaurant, and as part Italian I am very picky. This one is one of the two.
🌟 this place would give you a very rustic yet authentic Italian vibe. Knowing the owner, who is also Italian and very very kind!
🌟 for the staff. They are very courteous, and very accommodating.
🌟 🌟 for the Food! It is superb! Best that I have tasted. Their salad is just the best!
🌟 Price - There’s a balance between the quality of the food they serve and the price.
Very good place if you really want authentic italian cuisine. Good for romantic dinner dates. Very relaxing ambiance. Have a best selection of the best finest wines.
Although it says Bellini's is a fine dining restaurant - and it will really make you feel like it is because of the ambiance, it's also very laid-back. There was also a pianist when we went on a Friday night. You can feel the intimacy of the place and it's not very noisy.
The food we ordered are just priced right. We shared a porchetta and it was good. We didn't order dessert but they gave complimentary wine (I'm guessing it's moscato).
Really good service. The staff are quick and friendly.
I definitely recommend this restaurant if you happen to be in Cubao.
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FOOD ORDERED:
Bellini's Special Pizza (S) P420.00
Tartufo Funghi con Prosciutto P360.00
ICONICS REVIEW (1-5 Scale):
Menu Selection 🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳
Food Flavor 👅👅👅👅👅
Price Level 💰💰💰
Customer Service 🎩🎩🎩🎩
Spatial Environment 📷📷📷📷📷
Overall Score ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPECIAL REMARKS:
Bellini's is one of the long-time standing hidden hole-in-the-wall restaurants can be found in the preserved antique Cubao Expo. If you haven't heard of them, Bellini's was the restaurant Popoy and Basha's group (One More Chance) frequented in the movie. The beautiful interiors are perfect for those romantic dates coupled with instagrammable worthy ambiance.
The Bellini's Special Pizza was overflowing with fresh ingredients which was more than the tomato sauce. Everything was made from scratch from the dough to the meat. The Tartufo Funghi con Prosciutto pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the truffle cream sauce was exquisite together with the salted ham. A bit pricey but cheaper than Italiannis, their servings are large enough for 2 persons to share. The interiors makes the people come but its the food that makes them stay.
It was my first time in this restaurant, I found out this is where popoy and basha shoot their film 😊
I love the ambiance, very cozy and romantic.
We tried their bellini pizza. The first thing I noticed was the cucumber, I think this was actually my first time to try a pizza with cucumber, but OMG! It was really good that Needed to go back to the restaurant after a week coz I was craving for it. 😊
We also tried the Tartufo Pasta, the waiter mentioned to is that most of their items are homemade including the pasta itself. No wonder it has a distinct taste and texture.
All in all I enjoyed my stay and will come back despite of being far from home.
Oh god Bellinis is one of the classics in this area. Reigning for 18years now. Want Italian flavours, you're in the right place. Pizza 5/5, Pasta 10/5. This is a place where you can never go wrong with food!
Aside from the food, the place is such a quaint and comfy place. Great for those intimate gatherings for family, friends, and co-workers.
Not sure if it's a tambayan for celebrities, but i've seen varying celebs hanging out there.
Authentic italian resto cubao .go try the seafood pasta out. I also enjoyed the desert wine on the house. Owner is also hands on and he makesnsure everyone in the resto is having a great time
I have been hearing about this restaurant multiple times before I must admit that those reviews I heard about them was negative. Until last night, me and my girlfriends went here. It was a turn around experience. The ambience has really this is it feeling 🤣 It is so lovely, feels like you are in Italy! Perfect for picture taking!😄 Its a plus, that they play really nice music that will really set your mood very well. The menu selection was abundant. We ordered pasta, and I'm surprised that their serving was good enough for 2 or maybe 3 people to share with. The service was fast. And the price was just right. Staffs are attentive and not to mention neat,polite and good looking. The owner is personally there, and he is so nice he gave us free sweet wine? 😅 We really enjoyed this place overall. Dont have any regrets we decided to have our girls night out here. 😊
Loved the Tartufo Funghi Con Prosciutto! Pasta was al dente and the truffle cream was delicious! Just the smell of the dish made me drool 😋 and the Risotto Alla Parmigiana was very cheesy and creamy, just the way I like it! We also ordered the freshly made Tiramisu which was the best way to end a delicious meal. Just the right bittersweet taste! The owner as well as his staff were all very accommodating. It’s my second time here and for both visits, I was able to drink a complimentary shot of sweet wine. 🍷 Will definitely go back to try out other foods from their menu! 👍🏻😊
Food 5; Ambience 5; Price 5; Service 5. If you love pasta (and I lived in Europe for a few years) , this is truly one of the best pasta places in the country. Pasta is perfectly al dente. We had four pasta dishes, carbonara, amatriciana salsicia, truffle oil, and two pizzas. Try their plate of mixed appetizers. The place itself is homey and very ornate. we also enjoyed the live music. But the location is a bit dodgy. It is located inside Cubao expo and it seems to be trapped in a hippee time capsule of the 60’s and 70’s. There were people smoking and vaping and drinking all around the streets. So the restaurant seemed like a quaint oasis. Nothing
wrong, nice to look around the shops for antiques and vinyl records. Price is good value for money. Don’t come here to look for fast food or commercial pasta prices. Service was great and friendly. We had complementary shots of sweet wine after dinner to clean our palettes.
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I love Italian food to the extent that I strive to cook some by my own. I was craving for it and stumbled upon a review of this place online. I got really curious and invited my friends to dine here. This gem is located in Cubao Expo.
I found out that some scenes in the 'One More Chance' movie was taken here. Regardless of knowing that, this place is really a must visit because of what it can offer.
The place is romantic and artsy. A live piano is playing and artworks are found all over. You will be served with breadsticks while you wait for your order. We had the following:
-> The 'Di Vongole' (clam soup) can be served in clear or tomato base. We chose the first option. It was served hot with generous amount of clams. It was flavorful and a good match with our pastas.
-> Being a fan of white sauce pastas, I got the 'Tartufo Funghi Con Prosciutto'. The pasta is cooked al dente and the truffle cream is really creamy. The saltiness of the prosciutto balanced the dish.
-> The 'Spaghetti al Cartoccio' is mixed seafood pasta. It was served covered in foil. The tomato sauce is really tasty and the seafood are generous. The angel hair pasta makes it not overwhelming and just light to eat.
I want to commend how polite, attentive and professional the staff are. They will give you recommendations, remember your special instructions and even converse in Italian! Mr. Bellini, the owner, was also there to visit each table.
Will definitely return to try their appetizers, pizza, etc.
I've been here with my family quite a few times.
Just try it. You definitely won't regret it.
Food - authentic and classic Italian
Staff - speaks Italian.
Ambiance - it's like a time machine to Italy
The manager is always around attending to each table if possible.
The names of artist's at the back of each chair makes me feel like an artista while dining. Lol
Truly a gem in the heart of Cubao.
Authentic Italian Restaurant at the heart of Cubao, QC! Ambience gives an Italian feels and Great food worth it's price. Me and my kids had our lunch for the first time and we just loved Bellini instantly! Buon Appetito!👍👍👍👍👍
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On the FOOD:
The food is very good! The breadsticks they serve before ordering is of good quality and flavor. The gnocchi is soft and chewy. The pasta is cooked to a perfect al dente; but beware- their pasta dishes only taste good while it’s hot. The pizza was also very food and filling. It was big enough to satisfactorily fill 4 hungry stomachs while waiting for our main courses to arrive. I should add that the arugula did not taste good. It was extremely bitter; so I suggest that one should ditch the leafy green.
On the PLACE:
The interior has an authentic Italian feel to it. The only thing that ruins the ambience is how crowded the place is. There are too many tables! The bathroom could also use some improvement because it is not as clean as one would hope.
I last went there on a Saturday evening; and they had a singer performing for the diners. He had a wonderful voice that made the dining experience all the more enjoyable. I wish he had a tip jar/box so that customers could hand him a little extra income as a thanks for his performance.
If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine then this is it! Situated at the nostalgic food lanes of Cubao Shoe Expo is the subtle yet fancy Bellini’s. Noted for its authentic take on Italian dishes, they sort of incorporate their own modern style of cooking. We were able to sample an array of dishes - some were quite difficult for me to pronounce or spell out - so I can only provide general descriptions. The olive pizza tingles the senses with its natural saltiness, the salmon dish accompanied with buttered mushrooms give a fulfilling note of satisfaction and the slice of their almond cake with a shot of bourbon gives a refreshing conclusion for dinner.
My go to place when I want to have pasta. It's an authentic Italian cuisine. I love the Cartoccio (seafood pasta in tomato sauce). I can't get enough of that.
Very delicious food! But the waiting time for the food is so long even asking for a pitcher of water took ~5 minutes. Our waiter was kind of snobbish and lowkey disrespectful. He didn’t recognize our order and made it seem like it was our fault.
My bf and I went here to celebrate our 7th anniversary. We ordered quattro formaggi (pizza), clam soup, bruschetta as appetizer, 2 pastas, and hot tea. They served complimentary breadsticks and 2 shotglasses of red wine. Food is good. I liked the pizza best. I will come back here to try more on the menu. The owner is friendly and accomodating to his customers.
Real OG Italian joint! Iba parin talaga :)
Had their small appetizer plate (grilled zuchini, parmesan tomato pesto, eggplant, cucumber and anchovies), the Napoli pizza (anchovies, capers, oregano) and the truffle mushroom and prosciutto pasta. Everything fresh and light. Effortlessly bold flavors. All for money’s worth and great service :). Like I said, iba parin talaga!
I have got to meet the owner. He's smart-looking and socially-active person. The place is full of paintings which art lovers will love. Customer service is the best. I would recommend this place especially for the fans of One More Chance.
Great Restaurant with Authentic Italian Food.
By one ang serving pero big servings naman and mabilis 👍🏾 Head waiter are always around and remembers. The pizza was yummy may pa take out pa kami for fam at home 😁 plus Romantic place to take selfies yeah. and Lastly What i really liked is that part when you are offered sweet wine. “Cheers”
Authentic Italian Cuisine, one of the best i’ve tasted so far.... i love the seafood pasta and baked mac, i also love the ambiance, very nice place to dine with..
This place is very memorable now that I am learning to eat italian food. The ambiance is also great. I thought the menu here is very expensive pero hindi pala. Sulit ung food and not very pricey. Perfect for romantic dates. :)
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We went to Bellini's to celebrate the love season. Overall our experience with this Italian restaurant is great.
Food: We ordered Bellini's Special Pizza, Ravioli Al Tartufo and Papardelle Al (I forgot the whole name, but it has Shrimps as topping). The Pizza is for sharing. I was quite disappointed when I saw my order (Ravioli Al Tartufo), because I was not expecting such food -- since I am actually not well acquainted with Italian food -- but the moment I tasted it, I was so impressed and could not refrain from praising it. As for the Papardelle something, we were quite impressed with it, both the presentation and the taste. The serving for Pasta is more than enough for us. Though we enjoyed the taste, we found ourselves got "umay" because of the serving size. I find the food a bit pricey though. Bellini's also offer breadsticks as appetizers while waiting for our orders and a complimentary dessert wine after our meal. Thumbs up for that.
Ambience and Service: All in all, it was a great experience. The place has a Romantic setting. Though we would be happier if we were able to chose our own seats. We asked the servers if we could seat somewhere else but we were not given the chance since they are still preparing the other places. I hope they did prepare before the restaurant opened for the day.
We stumbled across this gem when we visited Cubao Expo a bit too early. We came and there was only one table occupied. The restaurant was beautiful with paintings ang sculptures on the floors and ceilings. The waiter was very attentive however when we were going to pay the bill they were a bit too busy chatting and watching TV. We ordered 2 small pizzas the Al Funghi and Quattro Formaggi. Both pizzas were definitely filling. The breadstick appetizer was toasted just right. The Italian owner greeted us and asked if we liked the food. He was very friendly and even asked us in Tagalog. After ordering we were given their dessert wine which we all loved. I would come back and bring my special someone here it is truly a beautiful and warm place.
Best known from the movie One More Chance, Bellini's is an Italian restaurant that features authentic and delicious dishes. However, while it is what they're most known for, it shouldn't be the case because the ambiance, the service, and of course, the food, is something to be ventured out to in Cubao Expo.
We had their Parmaham Arugula pizza, Ravioli al Tartufo, Tartufo Funghi con Prosciutto, Salciccia, Al Cartoccio, and Risotto Funghi. And, as much as I would like to expound on each dish, I feel like I would just be repeating myself over and over again because everything was absolutely delicious.
I have been to Cubao Expo a few times before and numerous restaurants and shops have come and go and with everything that Bellini's has to offer, it has definitely stood the test of time and is here to stay.
This authentic italian resto is located inside cubao expo. It has a romantic setting and will remind you of the movie One More Chance . Food is bit pricey but its worth it. We had the chance to meet the owner and his wife. They serve wine after your meal.
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Nothing but praises for Bellini.
My friends and I arrived here a little before 5:00 PM. The store looked close but the waiter turned the AC and lights on, and immediately attended to our orders. The waiter knows everything: the bestsellers, the ingredients of the dishes, etc.
We ordered seafood salad (can't remember what it's called; the waiter said it's off the menu), napoletana pizza (tomato, basil, oregano, and olive oil with extra olive oil with chili flakes topping), and the pasta sampler (with four diff. varieties: spaghetti vongole, pesto con pollo, pasta al arrabiatta, and the easy winner, tartufo funghi con prosciutto - the best truffle, trust me!). The food was superb! This, plus the ambiance of the restaurant, created this authentic Italian dining experience. Thinking of the next time I'll dine here (to taste those raviolis and orange cake) with friends makes me feel excited.
P.S. Don't forget to ask for those great-tasting breadsticks to go before paying your bill. It's P100.00 per 100 grams (off the menu).
I loved this place!!!! I forgot what i ordered pero it's white sauce na spinach ravioli with truffle oil. So good, as in incomparable ung taste with other pasta that ive tried in my life. The owner is very hands on too. Iba iba lang ung time ng pagdating ng food tho which is normal naman. Pero worth the wait! They even gave us free wine samplers hehe. Will definitely go back! Will try their branch din in Marikina.
Celebrated my 26th (post) birthday here. We only walked-in that’s why we weren’t able to choose our table and seat since most of it were already reserved.
We ordered Bellini’s Special, Polpette, Roast Beef, and a slice of their best selling Orange Cake. I really loved their Bellini’s Special for its refreshing taste. The roast beef, however, comes with a side but I wasn’t informed that I need to order pa the rice. Polpette on the other hand is a spaghetti with meatballs and it tastes okay. Also, I loved how they turned the orange peel into a cake, though I’m not a fan of citrusy flavour on my pastries.
After our meal, they served us their complimentary wine. 👍🏻
A bit pricey for some but totally worth it. Love their pizza and pasta. The staff are nice and friendly as well. The interior and exterior of the place is really nice. I like how they decorated and set the place up. Love their dessert cakes. A go-to place for romantic dates. Found inside Cubao Expo which is a nice place to hang out and discover lots of unique trinkets.
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Ambience is romantic and cozy. They have a decent lighting, perfect for a sweet dinner. It become more romantic when a man started playing the piano. At first, I thought, it's from a radio but I'm wrong, someone's playing it live. From classical music to modern hits, the pianist gave his romantic version of those songs. If you have watched the movie One More Chance, you'll notice they shot some scenes here. Place is big but it just felt narrow inside because of the placing of tables/seats and the several number of things on the wall.
Service is just satisfactory. The waiter explained well my inquiries on their menu. When the piano player stopped playing (for the meantime), I'm hearing the other waiters' loud conversations. While waiting for my orders, they gave complimentary bread sticks. It's hard but easy to chew. It's a bit salty and I like it.
I ordered Tartufo Funghi Con Proscuitto (P360.00) and Petto di Polloalla Milanese (fried chicken dipped in egg and bread crumbs). The pasta was flavorful. It's creamy, salty and oily. Truffle can be easily tasted. The mushroom pieces are less than what I expected. I like the smoked ham on top of it. It's so soft and salty which added taste to the tasty meal. It's an authentic ham anyway. Meanwhile, the chicken meal is so big, served boneless. Even though it was served longer, it was tender but oily. It can be easily chopped by a fork. I can't really taste the mixed veggies except for the butter. I wish it was more buttery.
After giving my bill, the waiter gave me a complimentary drink, a wine in a lowball glass. I like it and I wish there's more haha.
Though I find my meal pricey, I really had an Italian feel here. It was awesome. I like it.
Best Italian food in Metro Manila! Omg. 💖
We ordered Alla Mozarella pizza, Pesto Mare and the ordinary Pesto pasta.
Pesto Mare has seafoods in them and has a lot of servings compared to the plain pesto. Actually, if you really have a small appetite, Pesto Mare can be for two persons. Plain pesto was also bomb and the pizza Alla Mozarella tastes best with the olive oil with chilis on them.
The closest you'll get to Italy and Italian food in QC. Great place for catching up with friends or having your own "One More Chance" moment.
Their waiters are amazing; they offer good appetizer suggestions and some are even fluent Italian speakers. The walls are quirky and photogenic serving as an apt backdrop to occasional mini concerts in the restaurant. If you're lucky, the cordial ex-papparazzi Mr. Bellini himself would make you feel at home as you gulp down wine or lemoncello.
One of my high school friends got back from SG for a 2-week vacation so we decided to catchup over dinner. I suggested Bellini's as it's my top of mind restaurant in Cubao and when I first tried it with my family, we had a nice time. We ordered appetizer I don't know what it's called honestly but it has cheese tomato and basil. For pasta we had the truffle cream with ham and mushroom and the one with chorizo. We also had 4 cheese and pharma ham w arugula for pizza. We enjoyed the place as it's so intimate and relaxing. The great food also made our bonding moment really memorable. The owner also gave us sweet wine to cap off the night. We decided to go home at 930 coz we're titas of manila already. Hahaha!
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Cubao Expo has been known to many as a place to hangout in. With the bars and food stalls in the area, this seemed to be a food park in Cubao. And right in the heart of Cubao expo lies a place which has romantic setting and authentic Italian dishes (which is a bit pricey.) This is also where some scenes of the famous movie 'One More Chance' was shot - Bellini's.
They are known for pastas and pizzas so we had:
Pesto Mare
- Pesto with Fresh Seafood
Ravioli Al Tartufo - Spinach and Ham ravioli in Truffle sauce
Bellini's Special - Pomodoro, Melanzane, Pepperoni, Cucumber, Onion, Salame, Ham salciccia and hotdog
I loved how the setting seemed to make you feel like you are in Italy plus if you have watched the film One More Chance, it really will relive your feels for the movie.
It was Sunday when we tried the Ristorante and they have someone to serenade you with old but good songs. The best part of the stay is that right after you had your meal, they will serve you with their complimentary homemade wine (Another reason for me to try this place again!)
Astonishing little find tucked way back in the lane way.Real tablecloths super reasonable prices. Staff is ok and the food is really tasty (bit spicy for me but).... give it a go.
Its a simple restaurant with good food. The restaurant is a bit cluttered with decorations, but it's part of Bellini's charm. Try to book the table where the One More Chance gang always had dinner for added fun >_< Food is moderately priced. The place is perfect for a dinner date or a conservative night out with friends.
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Place - it was gorgeous and captivating. It feels like you're in Italy. The ambiance was very comfortable and accomodating. It feels very authentic. I really love it w/ the paintings and tge lighting.
Service - it was superb! The staff were very responsive and friendly. They were were able to explain w/c food we are inquiring about. And what's fun about it was the waiters were Italian speaking. The owner, Mr. Bellini, was very hands on as he was roaming around the restaurant checking if the diners need anything.
Food - i like the complementary bread stick that they give when you go to your table. We ordered Fungghi Fritte, Beef T-Bone Steak, Bellini's Special Pizza, Spaghetti Al Cartoccino, Gnocchi Speck (i don't remember the exact name), Iced Tea and Fresh Lemonade.
Fungghi Fritte: we had these as our appetizer, serving was ample and I really like the tomato based sauce. The mushroom were cooked perfectly and crispy.
T-Bone Steak: well I got quite a shock w/ the price of the steak at when I was checking my bill. I didn't expect that the waiter will give us a 400+ grams, the price per gram was not explained well. However, it was worth every peso as the steak's taste was very rich.
Bellini's Special Pizza: the pizza is a combination of meat and veggie, it was very delicious. The combination of the flavors complements each ingredient. We only ordered the small one since we're only two however serving size was quite large for the size.
Gnocchi: the taste is very mellow and not that overwhelming. It was rich and creamy w/ a hint of saltiness from the meat that really complements the flavor.
Spag Al Cartoccino: I was not able to eat it in the restaurant and took it home since I was already full that time. However I heated it the next day and all I can say is it was delicious. The flavor was not compromised even if I ate it afterwards. It's a combination of fresh tomato sauce and seafoods.
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Food: 5/5
This is a legit Italian restaurant! We ordered the Bellini's Special Pizza. It was the first time I fell in love with pizza! All the vegetables, meat, and the crust were cooked to perfection! You can also try their pasta especially their Seafood Pasta. It was amazing! Try the cakes also. I recommend the Orange Cake, citrusy pound cake. Serving size, they were so generous. The pizza we ordered was just regular but it looks like a family size pizza. Food quality, amazing. Pricey but so sulit! 🙌
Ambience: 5/5
It screams Italy! From the decors to the tables and chairs. It's a good place for couples who are dating or even for friends and families. It has a lot of paintings which I think are Italy-inspired. The chairs were also labeled with Filipino stars who sat there. 🙌
Service: 5/5
The waiters there were approachable. The manager also talks and mingles with the customers there. He even asks if everything was good. They also have a pianist there who sings and plays love songs. 🙌
Kudos to One More Chance for introducing this resto to the world. (Yes, the resto that Popoy, Basha, and their friends always goes to is this resto) 😊
Legit Italian food . Nice place . Hindi mahirap ang parking . Nice interior too. I think lahat rin ng food dito masarap. Mejo pricy ng konte but it's a must try
Best and freshest pasta! I've been coming back here for years and I have to say, it's one of the best traditional Italian restaurants in Manila!
Ambience: the frilly and flamboyant decor is a hit or a miss but for me, it adds character and it makes the place uniquely endearing! It's comfortable enough and I find it can be quite romantic at night.
Must tries: Appetizer platter, Focaccia bread, Tartufo con panna, Bolognese and orange cake
My family started with the crispy, newly baked bread sticks; loved the fine crispiness of the parma ham with arugula pizza which was complimented by the spiciness of olive oil with pepper; aglio scoglio pasta was a delicious light pasta with fresh seafood in olive oil; prosciuto funghi pasta was also quite good. Delicious food went well with the pitcher of house blend iced tea and the complimentary sweet wine.
Before we left, Signore Roberto even dropped by to thank us.
Grazie, Sig. Roberto.
We will be back.
So i got excited when i found out that this was where some of the scenes from One More Chance was taken. Ate here after a good time at Art in Island. Was expecting so much that i found our food (both the Mediterranean pizza and the Meatballs pasta) to be a bit bland for my taste. Don't know why. Maybe it needed more herbs and spices.
Affordable price with good atmosphere and authentic Italian food. It's a good place if you want to date a girl you know there's not much good place in Cubao area.
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The place is kitschy Italian, the menu is astonishingly diverse. The staff are pleasant and efficient and know their Italian food incredibly well. The eponymous chef/owner visits the diners at their table, making sure everyone is having an excellent experience. The music is classy, unique and sung by a blind man with a knockout gravelly/warm voice set up unobtrusively in a corner of the restaurant crooning everything from classic OPM to Italian canzones.
Ok, the food. Complimentary breadsticks at the table were hard bread sticks. Enough to whet your appetite and gives you something to nibble on while waiting for your food without filling you up. We had the classic focaccia with olive oil/ balsamic vinegar. Best focaccia I've tasted in my life, nothing like the commercial stuff sold in bakeries or served in other restaurants. Soft without being crumbly, salty, herb-y but not overpoweringly so. Smells incredible, tastes great: I was in love. Price would be around 2 USD.
For appetizer we had the Funghi Caprese (Buffalo Cheese and Portobello Mushrooms Sauteed in Marinara Sauce). This was another home run: the cheese was light, tantalizingly bland yet with an elusive flavor, a perfect match to the tasty Portobello mushrooms. The Marinara was a harmonious blend of tomatoes and herbs. This one cost $17, but could serve 4.
I was excited to taste the Gnocchi (never had it before). I ordered the Speck Arugula variant, which had Prosciutto and Arugula (yum!). Man! Creamy, simple, hearty. The Gnocchi was perfectly cooked and fragrant (I could smell the potatoes). It was so filling I couldn't finish the dish (rare for a big eater like me). For roughly $7, a definite steal.
My friend asked the waiter to "surprise" him. Well, apparently they have many dishes not listed on the menu, and my companion ended up with Fresh Fettuccine Sapore Di Mare (Seafood in tomato cream sauce). I have never tasted fresh pasta before and this was another delightful experience. Perfectly cooked pasta with abundant seafood (my friend's only complaint is that he had to pluck the meat on the mussels by himself. He would've preferred if they served it without the shells. I'm guessing that could be requested in the future. $10, but very filling, could potentially serve 2.
On my way to the restroom I saw their cake display and was blown away by the Orange Cake. It looked divine! I ordered 2 slices to go for the kids. I cheated and had a bite at home and boy, oh boy. Another runaway winner. Moist, delicate and laced with orange flavor and topped with candied orange rinds. Maybe $3+ per slice, but they were gigantic slices (the cake was enormous!).
This place is highly recommended for families, couples, friends, or even for dining alone (although it would not be nearly as much fun). The bill could come out pretty hefty, though, so be prepared. Else plan what to order in advance. I pray this place does not get demolished as the Cubao area goes through various renovations.
Bellini's is one of those restos that has the ability to transport you to another place the minute you enter it. Perfect for date nights.
Must try: Tartufo Funghi Con Prosciutto
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Bellinis is a renowned italian resto at the middle of unassuming cubao expo center. It became famous for being one of the film location of filipino movie, one more chance. Before going there, you'll pass by several restobars with younger hippie crowd and shoe stores.
The interiors were very homey, a little dated but it adds to the lux romantic vibe of the place. It was a sponsored dinner (no, not by the resto, but by some company)
First, we were served with focacia bread and balsamic vinegar olive oil dip. The bread was very very soft, kinda addicting, you can taste that its freshly baked. Then we had prosciutto with melons, followed by prosciutto arugula pizza. The pizza crust was thin and crisp, just the way i like it. Then we had a platter of their pasta -baked truffle, vongole, pesto fettucini, and spicy penne arabiata. I love pasta, and i know my pasta very well. Theirs are al dente and seasoned just right. We also had T-bone steak (not in pic), and dessert wine to finish the night.
Their dishes are homey and straightforward, no fuss, just good food.
Muffy | OneHungryTeacher
+4.5
Authentic italian food right in the heart of cubao; Bellini's is definitely the OG. The food is definitely the reason why his place has been around for so long. The use quality ingredients and the right techniques to produce great Italian food. Service is a little slow, but i think its because they take their time in preparing the food. Definitely a place to visit.
Bellini's Italian Restaurant:
Quattro Formaggi Pizza - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Pesto Mare - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Pasta Panna Prosciutto Funghi - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
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The pasta and the pizza are good, though the roasted chicken was a tad dry for my taste. However, the osso buco was a bit disappointing, as it's one of my comfort food and the Bellini version was tough. It's not that bad but I have had better (the hubby's version is fall-off the bone, whether he uses brisket or the shank). I would've expected Bellini's to have a better version. However, the interiors are nice and it's a good date place.
Food was good but I've had better Italian food elsewhere. Price was reasonable though and I loved the ambiance! Service was good as well. I could see myself coming back sometime.
Make sure to consume your pasta immediately after it leaves the kitchen, so you can have it at its best. It will definitely not break your heart.
You don't need to give this restaurant One More Chance, because it will captivate you from the get-go.
Everything about it is authentic; the rustic feel, the murals on the walls, the wine, and even the owner... who goes out of his way to guarantee that you have the dining experience of a lifetime.
Tartufo is best in the business, and the add-ons just add to the delightful dish. Don't forget to get dessert -- the cakes are above average, even if they don't look like it.
P.S. Make sure to sit on the chair that has Bea Alonzo or John Lloyd Cruz at the back.
Romelito Manuel Clorina
+4
Customer service was great. The servers were very attentive to us. They serve the food relatively fast for a restaurant of this type. Abiance was exquisite and there was a live pianist when we went there. The chicken daviola was a bit salty but it was very tender. The lasagna was so so and so was the bacon pizza.
When I hear Bellini's, I think One More Chance. I was so excited to try this Italian resto since that movie came out. It was a fun experience, felt like I was reliving the scene with Popoy and Basha. Nice ambience too.
The food is really good. I recommend the Bellini's Special pizza with roasted eggplant, ugh so good! Also try the pasta sampler with the truffle linguini. Everything was delicious!
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Finally got to visit the place again after a year. Bellini's serves authentic Italian dishes and the place will bring you to Italy. Really love this place.
I dined with a friend for an early dinner. I ordered Pesto Mare and hers is Carbonara. We also ordered Bellini's Special Pizza. While waiting for our food, they gave bread sticks to munch (which I really did munch 😂)
For the Pesto Mare, huge serving and tastes good. Although I think a bit lacking of seafoods. I wish they could add shrimps also 😂. For Carbonara (I wasn't able to take a picture), it's the authentic one as expected. It's not creamy. But more like oil-based. The bacon was tasty and goes really well to the pasta. 👌🏻 The pizza is nice as well. I mean what can go wrong, they are really expert with Italian dishes. I love how cucumber and eggplant can go into pizza. I wasn't really concerned about gaining calories while eating this.
After we finished our meal, complementary wine was served for free. Sigh, they're the best! Really perfecto 👌🏻 Also, Roberto was nice enough to check with us how was everything. He's a very hands on and friendly owner.
I fell in love with the place the first time I came here so if you're asking if recommendable, please just go and try. Not to mention, Basha and Popoy shoot there and a lot of celebrities have already visited. I was seated where ex Pres. Aquino seated when he visited. 😉
Opened way back 1999, in a place where you least expect it, in the very heart of Cubao, inside a complex known as Cubao Expo sits a quaint Italian restaurant known as Bellini's. This place is known for really good Italian cuisine. The owner I would assume is Roberto Bellini, as the name is painted on the wall who seems to be a paparazzi as photographs by the Italian press adorns its white walls. Today I ordered the truffle pasta with mushroom and prosciutto. I planned to have one of their good desserts but I think it's way too much for me right now as the pasta could be good for 2 people. The owner is often there and the staff is surprisingly impressive as they can speak Italian and provide excellent service. Something you least expect in these parts of town. Also, a blind man appeared sometime late afternoon, and amazingly he plays the piano for the restaurant. This place is a boxful of surprises. Price per head is at Php 500 -800.
pretty good Italian fare. the ambiance is very nice and truly a taste of italy. I had high expectations of this place from good reviews by others and although I wasn't disappointed, I think they did not live up fully to what I expected. I hope to come back here to give it another try especially the other dishes. still a great italian restaurant in my opinion.
Patrick Violago Arcellana
+5
One of my favorites! The food for its price is really satisfying. The best part was the coziness of the place and how the owner really makes it a point to make you feel welcome and pampered.
Nice ambience, place s cozy, owners r very welcoming, service is superb, food is great. I will definitely bring my family & friends in that resto.
The ambiance is so homey and very italian. Food was great. We ordered pizzas, pasta and cake. (carbonara, pesto mare, marinara, tomato eggplant, socoto cake) They have small (300-400 pesos) pizzas and large 500-700 pesos) pizzas. The large order has 8 slices.Pasta servings were small, each order...
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