Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Manila

Cafe Ilang-ilang

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"I have tried Breakfast and Lunch and the selection is..."

Sheren Claire Vasquez

"Loved the selection of food. Didn't like the set up though. Went with our visitors and we all had difficulty in finding the Japanese section. There..."

Rakesh M

"I have given an odd and personal gauge for my ratings of hotel buffet before, and that is their attention to making their finisher dishes good..."

Asch And Sieglind

"For the price you pay on a promo, cafe ilang ilang is hard to beat. Specially in thursday when they have foie gras. The spread is wide and..."

Bob Azcor

"Round 1 - Get the ROAST BEEF STEAK ! It's near the Chinese Cuisine area. Then head on to the grill and get the LAMB CHOPSRound 2 - Seafood...."

Margaret Chan

"Loved it so so so much ♥️ i used a voucher, but it would have been totally worth the original price...."

Bianca

"We went here to have a Sunday lunch buffet. The food was delicious and so many food to choose from. This is one of the best buffet hotel restaurant..."

Scotty Wilburt See

"Their seafood night is so lit. 👌 I also love their japanese section. Good food and Great staff will definitely go back with my family and friends...."

Miel Solidum

"Everything superb. I love the coffee section, each latte I ordered came out so beautiful and tasty. The ice cream had a surprising amount of..."

Ta

"Tried their buffet thanks to BDO’s 50% promo. Food was superb! Almost everything was of the best quality (for a buffet meal). I particularly loved..."

Louise Martin

"We expected the place would be really crowded judging from the reviews i’ve seen online and knowing it’s in Manila Hotel. My whole family stayed..."

Tine Jadormeo Clemente

"One of the ultimate buffet places to go to with value for money because of their awesome promos for some card holders. Perfect for special..."

Charmagne Yerro

"This buffet restaurant inside Manila hotel is a good start to define your cravings. Know why? Simply because this foods are definitely satisfy all..."

Blackspearman

"Currently our go-to buffet place.They have the best seafood buffet in town (thurs to sat). A lot better than Spiral IMHO. Unlimited lobster, sea..."

MikeK

"Great food and service. Good Ambiance and highly recommended buffet dining especially during the Seafood Friday night! Special maki is to die..."

Lhea Manongdo

"Food : 4.5Ambiance : 5Service : 4.5I've been in many restaurants and buffet in Metro like Vikings, Buffet 101, NIU and so on. So..."

❤2EAT

"Always love the ambiance here. Been coming here since I was a child. Their burger tastes the same. Their Pancit Malabon is always yummy and full of..."

Anne

"Came here on super crowded Holy Week. The place was absolutely packed, despite that the staff did a good job in keeping all the dishes flowing and..."

Ravisiva

"Stayed at the hotel for an event and we availed of their lunch buffet. Was really looking forward to trying their roast beef but it wasnt available...."

Pau V. Flavier

"I love the Breakfast Buffet here. That's why I always look forward to eating my breakfast whenever I I stay for the night in Manila..."

Alfredspineda

"We tried their american night dinner buffet. The roast beef was tender, loved the lechon with truffle rice, the desserts were great, lobster was..."

Mica Valenzuela

"Foods are great during friday seafood theme night, lots of seafood and all food taste good, i love to keep coming back here at least once a month..."

Danny Espinosa Liao

"I've eaten here over 10 times and its hands down my favorite buffet in Manila. It has the best selection and I love the Japanese room and..."

Bob C

"One of the best buffet restaurants in Manila for sure. Food from around the world and very good as well. Attentive staff. Plan your dishes and..."

Kirti

"We tried their dinner buffet and we were pleased with all the different cuisines. Their food were presented really nice and the service crew were..."

Gigiiiiii 🍛

"One of my favorite hotel buffets in the Metro.Appreciative of the range of different cuisines ( especially indian) which was really..."

Joma Sanchez

"I had a stay @ The Manila Hotel & I had my breakfast at the Cafe Ilang Ilang throughout the stay. Loved their food & the service., even their dinner..."

Nilakshika

"We went here like 3 times already and it is still a pleasant surprise which makes me want to go back again! For me Cafe Ilang-Ilang have the best..."

Roxy Dimanalata

"Kumain kami dito kagabi kasi birthday ng misis ko at kasama yung 2 kapatid nya (tsaka 40% off pag gagamit ka ng BDO Credit/Debit card hanggang..."

Bubutatay

"One of the best Buffets. One of the best high-end Buffets that is. Food is legit good and you can find High end food inside. They serve..."

EatsTimePH

"The breakfast buffet was pretty good. You get the standard breakfast food that you would typically crave, as well as those that you won't really find..."

Elaine

"Came here on a friday due to there unlimited lobster. Got a good discount at deal grocer. A very pleasant experience. We actually left with literally..."

Riz Sugba

"Been to Manila Hotel several times but wasn’t able to dine there but this time I celebrated my 27th Birthday and our 2nd Anniversary at the Cafe..."

Ann Maniclang

"Can't think of any unpleasant experience here. I always enjoy dining at this place. Maybe the only downside is the price, but you get what you pay..."

Ana Alryne

"No need a long review for this hotel buffet, simply wonderful. For me, it's the best among the hotel buffets in Manila, better than Spiral which has..."

Helena

"I celebrated my birthday by eating dinner here and it was the perfect meal. There are so many stations but my favorite has to be the Japanese..."

Ens Manahan

"We had an overnight stay with my family in Manila Hotel. The buffet breakfast in cafe ilang ilang was great! 😊 We will definitely come back for..."

Gen Cartalla Torio

"The place was jam packed on Sunday Lunch. Food was great, wide selection and fresh. ambiance is very classy and romantic. Service is also good, fast..."

GenEatsOut

"August 11, 2018 11:30am LWF - We originally scheduled to eat here yesterday but something came up and we rescheduled for today. Thankfully the..."

Carlo M. Tecson

"After staying infor the night, we had our brunch here at Cafe Ilang Ilang. The breakfast buffet spread was awesome! All our favorite breakfast food..."

Liz Ng

"I must say as this was my first time dining there, I was impressed.. I liked all the variety of their buffet. All meals from starters/salad to main..."

Rain

"I’ve recently eaten the buffet here but that was my first time, last June. I loved their Smoked Salmon which is a top hit, their steak is also good..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"You won't go wrong with Cafe Ilang Ilang. A nice place to celebrate with loved ones. Been here for 3-4 times for birthdays, graduation, and get..."

Amy Villegas

"Our family's go to buffet. I always love this buffet compared to other hotel buffets. The sections are organized. The staff are really accomodating,..."

PFIldtrip

"Of course who wouldn’t give a 5 star here. Always craving their choco tarttt! Omgggg! It’s the bomb! Would recommend this for any special event...."

Mef DB

"Tried the lunch buffet here and overall it was ok. There were different types of cuisine that were cooked well, just what you'd expect in a..."

FoodieLover

"We stayed at the hotel and the room came with a complimentary breakfast buffet. I loved how the choices weren't overwhelming and that they had really..."

Hey Hey

"I celebrated my birthday in Manila Hotel and had a chance to try their buffet breakfast during our stay. They serve delicious food and I love that..."

Ayushi Malik

"FOODFORTHOUGHT:The refurbished and relaunched cafe Ilang-Ilang is one of the best, if not the best luxury buffet in Manila right now! They are..."

Threelittlebites

"I love this buffet place! I especially love their steak station where they carve a piece of steak from a huge slab of meat and cook it to your..."

Cristine Dominguez

"My favorite buffet spread because of the quality of food they serve. Too many choices is just as annoying as having none so the selection here is..."

Sang

"I think its our 3rd or 4th time to dine here at cafe ilang ilang its my top choice for hotel buffet. Not so many choices compare to other buffet but..."

Victor Yap

"Buffet!!!!! I think I was here,....friday night. Seafood night. What can I say more, unlimited lobster, shrimps and crab made me really really happy..."

Joanna Rose Cruz

"This is my all-time favorite buffet, so maybe I’m a bit biased. I used to like Spiral the most, but it’s so hard to shell out 3K per head..."

Jesse Lui

"Third Review: July 2018 - 4/5The Manila Hotel has been our top of mind choice in celebrating special occasions, since my sister's..."

Jomarie Ang (Eat Drink Splurge)

"It was my first time to eat their lunch buffet and never got wrong with the idea to try it with my colleagues. 💚Definitely the food they..."

Anika Jin

"Awesome place and lots of food choices on diffrent cuisines. :) Servers are accomodating and friendly. I recommend eating here from time to time...."

Elmer Castillo Corono

"We have always been fans of Cafe Ilang Ilang and have celebrated many occasions here.Food-wise, highlight is always the amazing and..."

Jenn

"Great service! The food was great, as usual. It was my first time at the renovated Cafe Ilang-Ilang; the space suffered compared to the..."

K @ Heymisslisp.com

"Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️Place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️Been hearing about this luxurious experience with..."

Gizzzzz

"Great ambience, super delicious steak and has an oh so heavenly desserts section. I'm a huge fan of desserts and rarely does it happen that..."

Princess Norombaba

"Free breakfast buffet from our stay so might as well take advantage of it. Typically, our standards for buffet are lower but we have already enjoyed..."

Cybill

"food choices ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 (glad they have a few cheeses available... but wish they have more)food quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 (big slices..."

Yohanny Eats

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Zhou Fei

"Cafe Ylang Ylang has a wide selection of different kind of food hands up to the foods that they serves and also they have a very friendly staff who..."

Fat Girls Day Out

"For me, this is still one of the best hotel buffets here in the metro. My favorite is their Japanese section for their sashimi, sushi & teppanyaki..."

Joyce Hailar

"My friends and I decided to celebrate the "Despedida" of our friend @ Manila Hotel. And at the same time, this would be our first time to spend..."

Jayvee Lapina Ardona

"We had dinner on a Sunday. We love the carvings especially the roast beef. It is amazingly tender and savory. I prefer my steak medium well. The..."

May Pineda

"One of my regular go-to places and staycation-- the Manila Hotel and its Cafe Ilang Ilang will not disappoint. A place of history which had its..."

Sheera Brown

Bellini's

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"Just visited here yesterday. The ambiance was good. The recommeded food was delicious. Every penny was worth it. Will definitely be coming..."

Nonoy Fernando

"Ottimo ristorante italiano a Manila gestito da Roberto, ci sono ritornato dopo 10 anni e si mangia sempre molto..."

Claudio Corrias

"I will keep coming back! I've been to the Marikina branch too but Cubao is way..."

Zerlina Magpusao Villa

"Best Italian resto in town. Authentic italian food and wine with a most romantic..."

Carlo Villaraza

"#faveitalianresto.i love the ambiance and esp their..."

Anabelle Salazar

"Loved everything about Bellini's! Its quaint facade, the service and the food are..."

Ixie Sanchez Torres

"really good food at reasonable..."

Edmund Wallace

"Its a cool place with delicious and cheap italian..."

Jhun Dellosa

"We ordered Bellini's special pizza, pesto mare, puttanesca, carbonara, risotto mare, orange cake, obama chocolate cake --- everything tastes ssooooo..."

Nouls Laroya

"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..."

Niña Venus

"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..."

Maine Magadia

"Ambience 5/5Food 4/5Price 3/5Service 5/5Tried their ravioli al tartufo it was good.I just don't like their "best..."

#ToshiEats

"If you’re interested to know where Popoy and Basha’s gang always meets up. This is the..."

Janvher Buena

"I so love this place 🥰 the ambiance was perfect! There was a pianist singing along with his music. Lighting was perfect, the interiors— just..."

Kae Torralba

"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..."

Fat Girls Day Out

"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..."

Winged_Plate

"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..."

Marge Ng

"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..."

Elise Francisco

"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..."

Cel

"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..."

Hangry Nurse

"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..."

Gena Claire

"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..."

BASH

"Very good place if you really want authentic italian cuisine. Good for romantic dinner dates. Very relaxing ambiance. Have a best selection of the..."

Al Christian Alvendia

"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..."

Lizette Lopez

"FOOD ORDERED:Bellini's Special Pizza (S) P420.00Tartufo Funghi con Prosciutto P360.00ICONICS REVIEW (1-5 Scale):Menu..."

Bryan Johnson Lim

"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..."

Erica Delapaz

"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..."

Mike Mark Anthony Ong

"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..."

Wilson Paul Co

"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..."

Rich Elle

"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..."

JReyes

"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..."

No2badFood

"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..."

Ricalyn Haboc

"I've been here with my family quite a few times.Just try it. You definitely won't regret it.Food - authentic and classic ItalianStaff..."

Bettina Bell

"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..."

Jewel Tubig

"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..."

Vivienne

"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..."

Robi Lorenzo

"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..."

Meb E. Bordador

"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..."

M

"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..."

Kai Robles

"Real OG Italian joint! Iba parin talaga :)Had their small appetizer plate (grilled zuchini, parmesan tomato pesto, eggplant, cucumber and..."

Ian Villanueva

"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..."

Jeannie Sardona

"Great Restaurant with Authentic Italian Food.By one ang serving pero big servings naman and mabilis 👍🏾 Head waiter are always around and..."

Maricris Entero

"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..."

Jieys Datacenter

"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..."

Vina Tuliao

"We went to Bellini's to celebrate the love season. Overall our experience with this Italian restaurant is great.Food: We ordered Bellini's..."

Sheilanee Jove

"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..."

Mela De Jesus

"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..."

Noel Peñafuerte

"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..."

WaisNaJuana

"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..."

Sir.rapi1987

"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..."

Laia Valencia

"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..."

Madielaine Palor

"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..."

Ren Cay

"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...."

Glenn Joseph | Jogpen

"Best Italian food in Metro Manila! Omg. 💖We ordered Alla Mozarella pizza, Pesto Mare and the ordinary Pesto pasta.Pesto Mare..."

Miho Min Ah

"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"..."

Hannah Paguila

"Their waiters are amazing; they offer good appetizer suggestions and some are even fluent Italian speakers. The walls are quirky and photogenic..."

Trish Fernandez

"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..."

Pamie

"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..."

Cortha Lamasan

"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..."

Danny G

"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..."

Janilyne Baniel

"Place - it was gorgeous and captivating. It feels like you're in Italy. The ambiance was very comfortable and accomodating. It feels very authentic...."

Hades Agcaoili

"Food: 5/5This 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..."

Engr. Foodie

"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..."

Albert Cruz

"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!..."

Food Bunny

"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..."

Rociodacanay

"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...."

Angel

"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..."

Joseph

"The place is kitschy Italian, the menu is astonishingly diverse. The staff are pleasant and efficient and know their Italian food incredibly well...."

Anna May Villaluz

"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...."

Regina Cardenas

"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..."

HungryDoctorJamie

"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..."

Muffy | OneHungryTeacher

"Bellini's Italian Restaurant:Quattro Formaggi Pizza - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5Pesto Mare -..."

Johnbunag

"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..."

Manang Bidang

"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..."

Kamille Uy

"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..."

Migz Cruz

"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..."

Romelito Manuel Clorina

"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..."

Ice

"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..."

Mikee Mange

"I love Bellini's!..."

Mae B.

"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..."

Catherine Walls

"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..."

Jovijovijovi

"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..."

Patrick Violago Arcellana

"Nice ambience, place s cozy, owners r very welcoming, service is superb, food is great. I will definitely bring my family & friends in that..."

Liza Paipro

"The ambiance is so homey and very italian. Food was great. We ordered pizzas, pasta and cake. (carbonara, pesto mare, marinara, tomato eggplant,..."

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