Food is super yummy.... carbonara it really good and their black fettucini noodles.....pizza is good too
Awesome place, great food, I highly recommend it!
This is my new favorite lunch spot! Our office opened nearby, and having this one block away is amazing! I’m planning on coming back with my family. The ambiance is laid-back, the food is straightforward, and the staff are nice. ☺️ Also, St. Pio chapel is my favorite chapel! Always so peaceful. ❤️
Had lunch here a few days back after a meeting in Libis. Hidden near the church in Libis, I was invited by a friend to have lunch. I ordered the Bacon Gnocchi and Salmon Wellington. Price-wise, its very affordable when compared to other Italian restaurants. The salmon wellington was nice and flaky while I didnt like the gnocchi much. Will probably be back to try out their other items!
I ordered Foccaccia with garlic confit which i finished before being able to take a photo hehehe!and Florentine Fish Fillet
Full meal and nakakabusog talaga
Will definitely go back
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Cucina di Francesco is a bustling moderately-priced Italian restaurant that’s a nice spot especially for families after visiting the chapel or for people working in Libis. If you’ve had your fair share of Italian food in other restaurants, then the dishes here wouldn’t be something that will particularly “wow” you, but they’re pretty decent. Must orders are pasta and pizza, of course. For occasions that require large groups, this place would be an absolute delight. Ask to be seated on the second or third floor (private function areas) and call ahead to easily snag and secure your reservation.
Toasted Ravioli (PhP 165) was an easy choice to begin with. It’s pan-toasted spinach ravioli drizzled with marinara sauce, a great appetizer.
Next up, the Breakfast Pizza (PhP 360) was delicious and simple without having too many elements of complexity. Specially made bacon, ham, eggs, mozzarella, and marinara formed a great interplay of flavors with the crusty bread.
Another pizza we tried that’s new on their menu was the Tre Formaggi Pizza (PhP 350). It’s your usual four-cheese pizza made with mozzarella, emmenthal, blue cheese, and bechamel and it didn’t disappoint. If you love cheese, get this.
It was time now for the main attraction: Frutti di Mare (PhP 330). This pasta dish is one of the must-orders when dining in Cucina di Francesco. The pasta game is strong and I love the combined seafood flavors. Shrimp, clams, and anchovies provided a great salty overtone that’s then punctuated with sun-dried tomatoes in garlic butter and olive oil. It was very good indeed.
Porchetta (PhP 780) is another bestseller and sure enough, the 14-hour roasted pork belly was lovely and extra aromatic. The porchetta was rich and crisp and it looked like a perfect centerpiece for a special-occasional meal. Brimming with porky sapor, it was topped with garlic confit and was served with olive-fig tapenade, balsamic vinaigrette, and au jus gravy. The taste of the pork belly alone was on point even without these various condiments. The wonderfully crunchy, salty skin satisfies your basest cravings.
Jellybeans In The City
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When you think about food places in the Libis area, chances are this Italian restaurant hidden away from the busier sections of the metro has escaped your notice. Cucina di Francesco got its name from the name Francesco Forgione, the name that Saint Pio of Petrelcina, more affectionately known to devotees as Padre Pio, was born with.
This place is amazing! Sample their pizzas, esp. the Tre Formaggi and immerse yourself in some of the best cheesy goodness. Puttanesca Pasta a little stale on some parts. Porchetta and Rosemary Chicken taste 10x better with their gravy!
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Cucina de Francesco is a restaurant beside St. Padre Pio Chapel in Libis, Quezon City (beside Eastwood City). At first, I thought that it is part of the chapel, or a parish office, not knowing that's the restaurant already. As a Filipino, after a mass, the families usually go to a nearby restaurant where they can dine together. In this area, Cucina de Francesco is a perfect restaurant to dine and visit. They serve inexpensive Italian cuisines.
The ambiance is homey. It's a three-story cafe. The third floor can be an area for private occasions, special events, etc. On the first floor, you'll see the wide display of pastries they made. On the stairwell, you'll see the designs painted by some of the UP Diliman Fine Arts students.
It's good to know from the owner Mary Rose that all their ingredients were made from scratch. Aside from that, they train and employ young adults with special needs as their primary advocacy.
She introduced us the restaurant's FaMEALy Treats promo which is P3,000.00 good for 10 persons. The said promo includes:
1 Whole Rosemary Roast Chicken
10 pieces Toasted Ravioli
1 Platter Pasta Vongole
1 Breakfast Pizza
1 Tre-Formaggi Pizza
2 carafes Lemongrass Calamansi Iced Tea.
My favorites on this set would be the:
Toasted Ravioli - has a rich pesto taste inside it.
Tre-formaggi pizza - cheesy all the way.
Rosemary Roast Chicken
They also served Slow-roasted Porchetta - has that crispy skin that's enjoyable to eat every bite. Serving size is big. The Italian sausage is a good appetizer as well.
The serving size of the platter, porchetta, and chicken is big.
For a sweet ending, we had Choco Mousse, Creme Brulee, another one (I forgot the name), though I find it too sweet for my liking. Anyway, I'll go back here to try other dishes. It is definitely recommended
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Italian Restaurants are a dime a dozen. But a handful can actually claim to be genuine. And Cucina di Francesco, in my opinion, is authentic. Period.
I won't be able to forgive myself if I don't mention the restaurant's star (again, in my opinion), the deliciously fatty and moist, slow-roasted Porchetta. It's tender, flavorful and not to mention, sinful. Another dish that I really loved was the Toasted Ravioli with its tart sauce. And I will not forget the Rosemary Chicken with the olive oil and garlic aromatically inviting me consumed it with Pasta Vongole.
What's another good thing about Cucina di Francesco is that they offer affordable promos like their FAMEALY Treat! For 3,000 (for 10 people), your group can enjoy one whole Rosemary Chicken, Toasted Ravioli, Pasta Vongole, Breakfast Pizza, Formaggi Pizza and two carafes of Lemongrass and Calamansi Ice Tea.
You can also try their Aperitivo Set Menu at P1,399 that can serve five person with four cocktail choices (P400 each): White Sangria, Mango Tango, Mojito, Red Sangria.
My Cucina di Francesco experience is something I would do again and again. Food is good and service, pleasant and attentive. My mom would will definitely love it here.
NEW RESTO FIND ALERT!
Last October 12 per the invite of Zomato, I found myself with other selected foodies in a gem of a place in Libis of all places.
I got lost the first time I went there. I had to go thru Eastwood Libis , Calle Industriya then E.Rodriguez Jr. Ave again careful not to miss the restaurant a second time...
CUCINA DI FRANCESCO
Beside St. Pio Chapel
This restaurant really has a lot of history in it, a lot of work have been done, collaborations and just about the good things.
Cucina di Francesco could be found before entering St. Pio Chapel, this is a nice spot specially for families after visiting the chapel.
They serve Italian food which I could describe as comfort foods. Usual taste but knowing how it is done and where the ingredients came from would give you a sense of love.
The warmth given to us by Ms. Mary Rose (did I remember it right?) was so homey we never would want to go haha...
Everything here tastes so good, quality food it is! You would know that they have used the quality ingredients and products to make those scrumptouos dishes nourish not only your body but also your soul. :)
The best part are the Sangrias! A must try!
And oh do not forget my favorite, their HOT SAUCES! hahah
So if ever you'd come by St. Pio Chapel, visit them too.
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