L'opera Ristorante Italiano

Its a good place for a formal eating experience. I enjoy the home made pasta very much, its like my mother in law used to make. I also love the tiremisu.

Loved the quaint and charming ambiance of the place. If you're planning to celebrate your birthday or anniversary with your significant other, L'Opera is a great place for a quiet and romantic celebration. 

Tried their Angus beef steak for my main and it was so tender and flavorful. It's also relatively cheaper compared to the other high-end steakhouses out there. 

Their panna cotta and tiramisu are also must-tries!

Celebrated my birthday dinner here with my fiance, the food and service were excellent. We enjoyed it so much that we're already planning to go back next month for the Tortelli d' antara al profumo di tartufo (Duck-filled ravioli) and Bistecca Dosossata alla griglia con spinaci  (Angus Rib-eye Steak)!

Stopped by for a fairly late dinner around 2000. We were greeted when we entered and taken to a free table. The staff was always nearby so we didn't have to wait long when we were ready to order. The menu had plenty of options but we ended up getting risotto and plates of pasta to share.

After ordering we were given bread to snack on while waiting for the mains. The food was really tasty. The different kinds of pasta all had different flavours and it was all delicious. I quite liked the 30 yolk pasta in the porcini sauce (you also had the option of truffle sauce) since it was so luxurious and rich.

There was live music the night we were there which was interesting. Really nice looking restaurant with good service and food.

Amazing food and presentation! Easy to make reservations plus very accommodating crew to serve you. We had great time and experience here! 2 thumbs up!

Hidden inside all those resto bars, I got invited to a quaint Italian restaurant in BGC Fort Strip. The ambiance of the decor of the place was on point and perfect for a romantic dinner date with you significant other. Staff was very polite and attentive as we were seated and served with food. They offered us one of their newer dishes that aren't on the menu and we got familiarized with each type of dish and how it's called in Italian. First up we got their Antipasti di Terra or Hearty Appetizers, then Pizze or better known favorite Pizzas. Next were the Pasta Fresca or Homemade Pastas, followed by the Secondidi Pesce or Fish Main Course

 and was topped off with their Dolci or Desserts. Below is a rundown on how each dish impressed me.

Antipasti di Terra(Hearty Appetizers)

Crudo di manzo (P560)

Beef carpaccio, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomato anfrerucola, beef tartare with a sliver of seared foie gras, Bresaola (dried beef) filled with mascarpone and Gorgonzola cheeses. One of the best italian beefs I've tasted, the savoriness of the beef paired well with the parmesan cheese. The savoriness of the beef has coupled well with the saltiness of the cheese. There's also the sliver of foie gras and Bresaola for a specific taste of Italian to look forward to as well. I finished the remaining Bresaola, as it was THAT good.

Frutta fresca

Romaine greens with apple sticks, mango cubes, and grape slices topped with ground walnuts and drizzled with truffle balsamic sauce. My impression was an Italian version of a fruit salad with some greens. I loved how the apple sticks were cut, it made the salad have this crispy texture together with the romaine greens. The grape slices, walnuts and mango cubes added a bit sweetness to the salad. All ingredients were fresh and had the right amount of ripeness.

Insalate mista di mare

Fresh cold seafood salad of shrimps, clams, squid, mussels, and cuttlefish marinated in fresh lemon and extra virgin olive oil on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves. To me it was an Italian Seafood salad. The Lemon slices squeezed on to the salad added a zing to the taste of it, which complements the seafood. The clams and mussels was a good extra addition to make the salad even more delicious. Although I wish they had used prawns instead of shrimps although the shrimps were larger than the ones I see in the wet market.

Pizze(Pizza)

L’Opera(P590)

The house pizza topped with spiced salami, anchovies, and blue cheese on pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese. I love the mix of the toppings, although its not for all, since some people don't like anchovies on their pizza but who doesn't love salami, blue cheese on pomodoro and mozzarella cheese. The smell of the blue cheese on the pomodoro can be smelled 20feet away while it was being served away from us, a clear indication of it's authenticity.

Pizza con verdure grigliate(P510)

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Never was a fan of vegetable pizza until I tried theirs, the grilled eggplant, zucchini and mozarella cheese were complementing each other. The eggplant tames the sweetness of the zucchini and saltiness of mozarella cheese.

Pasta Fresca (Homemade Pastas)

Ravioli all’ aragosta(P610)

Homemade lobster and shrimp in ravioli wrapper with a cream sauce. Who wouldn't love lobster and shrimp wrapped together in cream sauce right? (well there's the people who have seafood allergy, God Bless their unlucky souls ). By far my favorite dish on their menu. You can really taste the seafood with just the right amount of cream sauce other restaurants stuff their ravioli with cream sauce and you can't even taste the seafood inside.

Tajerin 30 tuorli alla chitarra di porcini o di tartufo (

Homemade pasta made with 30 egg yolks per kilo of pasta in a porcini or truffle sauce. Another favorite! 30 egg yolks was mixed per kilo on this dish, evident from how each spoonful of pasta I had was heavy and filling. The truffle sauce was evident altho it wasn't that strong which was good since the high light was the 30 egg yolk. I can order this solely as a meal and get the bill on my next visit.

Secondidi Pesce (Main Course)

Scaloppine di vitello al Marsala o al limone (P1000)

Sliced Dutch veal tenderloin in Marsala sauce. The Marsala wine was evident from the juices of the veal tenderloin, the meat was soft and tender as we requested medium rare. I love the meat to the point i got first dibs on the last cut.

Filetto di salmone allo spumante

Norwegian salmon steak sautéed in white wine in a light cream sauce. The salmon was prepared well, it doesn't have that freezer aftertaste that some restaurant have. It taste fresh and delectable with a hint of exquisiteness on the eyes.

Risotto Champagne

Italian rice cooked in champagne and smoked mozzarella cheese. I found this dish less appealing as some might think that the risotto look likes a porridge to a common man. The taste was okay although nothing remarkable about it.

Dolci(Desserts)

Panna Cotta con miele o frutti di bosco (Panna cotta with mango)

Italian cream custard that they're famous form with fresh mango and cold rich chocolate sauce. Dessert was the bomb.com ! The italian cream custard was delicious paired with the fresh sweet mango and chocolate sauce.

Favorites: Ravioli all’ aragosta, Homemade pasta made with 30 egg yolks,Sliced Dutch veal tenderloin in Marsala sauce and Panna cotta with mango

Service 5/5 - servers were attentive even though we weren't the only ones there during lunch rush

Food 4.5/5 - Food was impeccable and almost perfect.

Price 4/5- Typical authentic Italian restaurant price although I'd eat here than more expensive Italian places.

Ambiance 5/5- Perfect for a lunch or dinner date. I'll surely bring my future SO here.