Marigrace R. Feliciano
+5
Excellent food and service! When you need authentic Italian food fix, this is the place to go!
I love the taste of pomodoro, really creamy and yummy. Two kinds of pasta we've tasted like reginette and black ink spaghetti, truly freshly served! Pasta was also freshly prepared and cooked. Authentic italian food at Circuit Lane Ayala Mall. Surely, we'll come back! Se ne fa un brodo per zuppe, pizza e pasta delizioso!
Stephanie Dumlao Fernandez
+5
Held my husband's surprise birthday party in their BGC branch last night. I had no problems at all. Staff were courteous and highly knowledgeable of the menu. Food was very good and affordable. We'll be back for sure.
Everything's good, I would want to dine again there... �
have been eating at petron since it opened. Always consistently good for our "real" Italian fix
My first time to dine at VB Central Square; Superb!
BEST TASTE ! Warm accommodation! ...lingers not only in your taste buds but through your Memory.....wish to dine in again at Va Bene Pasta Deli.
The flavor is so rich. Best truffle pasta I’ve had so far.
One of my favorites for Italian in BGC. If you're looking for some freshly made Italian food Va Bene is the place to go. We ordered the Rolled Spinach Cannelloni, Trentina pizza, and Penne Arrabiata. The service was quicker than usual since it wasn't as crowded as it usually is. The food was fresh and hot. I liked the Pasta the most. The freshly made tomato sauce was flavourful. On the whole the food was good the service was great.
We had the Organic Eggs truffle pasta and salmon ravioli. Both were great picks. I definitely recommended dining in. Staff had great service too.
Pasta: We had the Black Ink Tagliolini with Seafood Marinara & the Organic Egg Tagliatelle with Truffle mushroom sauce. The pasta on both was cooked perfectly, all the ingredients were fresh and the sauces were so flavorful!
Gnocchi: We had the Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola & Arugula & nuts. The sauce on this is divine!! You could really taste the gorgonzola in it. I just wished there was more of the arugula & nuts in it.
Steak: We ordered the Beef Tagliata (had it cooked medium). It was cooked perfectly, and the beef was so fresh & fragrant. I love how the fat of the beef is balanced by the arugula & balsamic reduction on top of it.
Overall, such a great dining experience! The food was divine, and the service was great too! 100% would go back again.
Great service and love the atmosphere. We will go back again to this place. The only problem probably is that the menu isn't pleasing on the eyes.
Not sure if the pasta is legit fresh as they had bags of it outside 😅 but the food in general is tasty. Pizzas, lasagna were good. The truffle pasta was the best, strong enough truffliness😍. The cheese (?) ravioli you order per piece is also a highlight. I liked the gnocchi the least, medyo nakakaumay. This has the best pasta in the area in general. The vibe (kinda fastfoody) has to be the worst part of the experience.
BEST PASTA PLACE IN THE PH. Been dining here for the past 4 years now, and the quality and taste of their fresh pasta dishes is still top-notch.
Their Veal Cheeks Ravioli is simply divine, especially if you are a truffle person. And the Black Ink Tagliolini is a must-try classic!
Do not let the unassuming facade and ambience fool you. This humble-looking casual dining resto serves delicious pastas, salads and steaks comparable to the pricier and fancier italian restos such as l'opera and francesco's. The waiters are very accommodating and knowledgeable about the dishes they serve. As can be seen from the photos, we quickly wiped everything out. We will definitely come back again to try other food!
This is my second time eating here and it will always be worth it. Grew up in Ravenna, Emilia Romagna when I was a kid and the food always brings back memories when I ate food in Tratorrias. Same wonder. Same memory. Thank you for this always
If you want a good pasta fix, this is the place to go. You really get quality pasta here! I am a big fan of red sauce and I’d like to give credit to their home made marinara sauce, that stuff is divine!!!
Food is fresh. Everything are cooked perfectly. A bit pricey but it is worth the price based on the quality and taste. Definitely worth another visit.
Great food! Ambience though can still be improved. It would have been nicer if the vibe of the place can be a lot cozier.
Tasty food and courteous staff! Food serving of regular is enough for 2 to 3 persons. One of my favorite Italian restaurants. Must try is their Black Ink Tagliolini! 💗
the most extraordinary ravioli i ever had - prawns cappellacci. life changing ang level! 😍
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It’s tucked away at one corner on the top floor, same floor as the cinemas. I first tried their pasta a couple of years ago.
I was back here last weekend and I would still recommend this place! One of the Italian places where you can get a fix of decent truffle pasta.
And their fresh pasta is a must try!
What we ordered:
Organic Eggs Tagliatelle (in photo) - This one is white sauce based. Creamy but at the right level. Mushrooms used were good. Oh, and it has truffle oil. Serving was just about right for a cream based pasta.
Oil based seafood pasta (no photo) - This was actually off the menu, an item requested by my friend. Because it’s off the menu, you can choose what type of pasta. Serving was really generous and the seafood ingredients used were fresh enough.
Prosciutto round pizza (no photo, we were already enjoying our food enough to forget our phones)- This is new on their menu. Loved the prosciutto and cheese topping. Their crust for the round pizza is just about right. Not too thick. 👌🏽
Service:
Service was okay. When we got there the place was almost full and they tried to find away so our group (7 pax) can be seated.
Ambience and Cleanliness:
Ambience was so-so. The orange interiors and design kinda threw me off when I first dined here. Still a bit off in my opinion for an Italian restaurant. But don’t let this deter you from eating here, because once you get a taste of their food, ambience will not matter. 👌🏽
Place was clean enough.
Will be going back here again and again.
Always a classic. Been eating here since 2015, and they have managed to maintain the great quality of their food. Will never get tired of eating polipo & chicken milanese!
Really good, authentic pasta! We ordered the Organic Eggs Tagliatelle and the Ricotta Eggplant Tortellini, using Zomato Gold’s 1+1 promo.
Can’t wait to try their other pasta dishes soon!
Good restaurant! Serving nothing but truly Italian food! Pleasant and helpful servers in the dining area. Cheers to Chef Massimo for outstanding food quality and service.
Geron Frederick Altamirano
+5
I always visit Va Bene in BGC whenever I’m craving for Italian cuusine! Organic Eggs Tagliatelle is always a must!
The free bruschetta was very delicious with the salsa on top. We ordered the black pastas and seafood topping are graciously provided. The chef was cool, waiters are attentive. All was great!
We made a reservation through Zomato 1 hour before arriving here on a Saturday night and I’m glad we did because the restaurant was packed! I love their Organic Eggs Tagliatelle. This is the must-try dish for me. The truffle flavor is so rich you’d wipe your plate to the last drop of sauce. We used Zomato Gold here and it was worth every penny. The restaurant is small and at peak hours it can get really loud and cramped. There were only a few servers but they did their best to attend to all our needs. I hope they expand their BGC branch to accommodate more people. Will definitely come back!
We had pizzas and pastas. We used the zomato gold. Without the zomato gold, the prices were a bit steep. But after the zomato gold, the prices are ok na. Those that are included are the pizzas and pastas. The rice meals were not included and all those that are in boxes in the menu. The servers were nice and attentive and the pasta were good.
Found my new favorite restaurant! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed their food and service. The place and interior is very simple that you would'nt believe it serves great italian food. We ordered Organic eggs tagliatelle and Boscaiola as recommended by their waiter. First bite and we fell in love. I'm really happy to find this hidden gem in BGC.
This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Metro Manila!!! I always recommend this restaurant to my friends because it is so underrated. Please go here and see for yourself! The pasta is always made fresh! Everything we have tried is nothing short of DELICIOUS. At first glance, your order might not seem like a lot but it is really filling. Haha! Their pricing is also fair and I’m really so glad that they are a Zomato Gold partner. My personal fav is the organic eggs tagliatelle ♥️♥️ Can’t wait to go back here again!
My wife and I enjoyed our visit. Looks can be deceiving at first, but as soon as you smell the food, it will be quite the treat. We ordered the o'eggs, rib eye steak and the bosciola. A little disappointed that not the entire menu is covered with the zomato gold app, but it's a growing trend now among the zomato gold partners. The food was really good, service was quick, and the servers were attentive. The menu could be better, and the ambiance really leaves much to be desired. But as i have said, looks can be deceiving but never judge a book by its cover. It might not seem a lot, but the food is really good here.
The first time I tried the black ink pasta, I always try to come back every week. It’s became my comfort food. The seafood are fresh and the pasta’s well cooked. It’s really good that they have ZG so we can eat alot and bring more friends with us!
Must Try: Ricotta Cheese Ravioli
Great service, the waiter is passionate about their own food. That’s always a good sign. Everything’s great, however the least impressive is the ink pasta. The other ravioli (in my pictures) is also good - It’s some salmon ravioli. Interior is also quite simple and typical Italian decor.
Would definitely go back.
Been here several times, even before it was on Gold. Favorite dish is the organic egg tagliatelle - easily one of my favorite comfort foods.
Ordered two plates of pasta: Black Ink and Organic Eggs. Both dishes were divine. Pasta was cooked al dente. And sauces, mmmmm, very tasty. Will definitely go back and try their pizza.
Good place to eating with the familia. Much like the places we eat on the University of Palermo in Italy. Food is delizioso, molto bene. :-)
Im from QC and i have to say, it was worth the 1.5hr drive to BGC. I would do it all over again for their fresh pasta. The best! Server was also friendly.
Great service! The 2 waiters working the Friday evening service were really friendly and snappy! :) Food was superb. Complimentary house bread is yummy. Portions not so surprisingly a bit small. The place can use a makeover :)
Their fresh pasta is a must try. That I would like to call Italian Italian. One of other musts is their clams which is off and on their seasonal menu. So don't miss out especially beer lovers.
PROS
- Huge servings and not too expensive. We were 3 and we had 2 pizzas and 2 pastas, and we couldn’t finish it!! And we each only paid 300! 😛
- Attentive staff and quick service
- Perfectly al dente pasta
CONS
- I made a reservation on Zomato but they didn’t seem to have record of it, but oh well, they treated me well and accommodated me as soon as they could
- Limited items available for Zomato Gold. I used mine (which made it very sulit), but the food was just so-so.
Anyway, I think if I had ordered from the best sellers (which are excluded from Zomato gold), I would’ve enjoyed much more. I’ll definitely give it a second chance though!
I've tried their other branch and I must say the food is consistently good. They also allow dogs inside so that's a big plus!! Always looking forward to dining in Va Bene ♡
There is a complimentary food while waiting. Everything is worth the money except for the mango shake. It tastes artificial and bland. Also, we've encountered a hair on our pizza. We thought it is a human hair but their chef said it is a mushroom hair.
Great Italian fare, reasonably priced. Come for their truffle pasta and fluffy rectangular pizzas. Good value for money. Friendly service. This branch gets quite full for lunch on weekdays, so there's usually a bit of a wait for a table.
The dishes we ordered were simple yet amazing!!! The pasta was cooked just right and the octopus was not chewy at all. Yum!!! The servers were also friendly and accommodating.
Consistent quality dishes every time!
Must try:
Organic eggs tagliatelle ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - creamy truffle with their handmade chewy pasta 👌 so perfect! Best of their best sellers!
Tiramisu ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - legit! You could taste the liquor. So creamy and light. If you're into tiramisus, you should definitely try theirs.
The food tasted great. We ordered the steak with truffle pasta and mushroom which were all perfectly cooked and good serving size. We just thought that Zomato promo was applicable to the steak but was limited to a few dishes from the menu. May I suggest for Zomato and Va Bene to include which ones are limited to the promo so customers will be well informed prior to going to this resto.
Food tasted good and and authentic, service is great. Hopefully they expand the place as it's quite cramped. To summarize, this place is one of the good cheap Italian places to dine in. Had a good time.
good satisfying food!!! it's a happy meal!!! high quality pasta that soothes your cravings. its a must-try!!! the staffs are nice too and its a good place to have a good chat
Dined here with friends last week. We ordered the following:-
• Massino;
• Penne Arriabiata;
• Organic Eggs Tagliatelle; and
• Salmon Ravioli
All of these are delicious but my personal favorite is the OG Eggs Tagliatelle! The pasta is cooked al dente complimented with delicious creamy sauce.
We ordered two pasta and two square pizza.
Used zomato gold privs! I always loved their tagliatelle pasta! The best, second time to be here and I think we will come back again.
Ordered the Organic Eggs Tagliatelle and Blank Ink Tagliolini. Both pasta are good! Priced at P480 each but we only paid for 1 dish with ZG!
It has a "hole in the wall" ambience located at the cinema level of BHS central. Service was fast even though the resto is packed on a weekday, dinner time.
We wouldn't have discovered this place if it weren't for Zomato Gold.. so we're very grateful. A truly hidden gem.. but I guess not for long...
The price, the food, the service - top notch. I would have given more than 5 stars if possible. I generally don't give reviews even if we're happy with the place but this place is worth taking the time to stop and post a review. I'm just a bit perplexed why there's no looong waiting line. But am not complaining.
Will definitely be back. Super happy!
Marc Lance Delos Reyes
+5
Food is great. Good for family gatherings. There’s a lot if choices to choose from compared to other zomato gold partners. Also, the service and the crew are really nice.
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I am a pasta fanatic and Va Bene was on the top of my “must-try” lists as it had a 4.9 rating in its Dasma branch.
I ordered:
Organic Eggs Tagliatelle
- 5/5 🌟
- One of the best truffle pasta dishes I’ve tried in Manila. You can really taste the truffle and the texture of the fresh pasta was spot on.
Black Ink Tagliolini
- 4.5/5
- It was my boyfriend’s personal favorite! The light marinara sauce tasted so fresh & authentic.
Four cheese round pizza with honey (Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta and Parmesan)
- 3/5
- This was part of the daily specials and I wasn’t that fond of it. It was too sweet with the honey but that’s on my personal preference. (It was still good btw we still devoured the whole thing) I want to go back next time to try a different round pizza because the pizza itself was cooked really well.
The pastas are definitely the star of the restaurant. The service is pretty okay but given that we were the only customers at that time. *I asked about the parking validation and the waiter told me we have to present it to the concierge to be validated but turns out, they should be the ones validating it. We ended up with no discount in our parking which was unfortunate :(
Our servers were kind enough to refill our waters from time to time and had great food recommendations. Food is delicious and of good serving size. Ambiance is like a homey vibe.
Been craving for great Italian food for a while now, and glad I got the chance to eat here! Their pasta dough is always freshly made and my favorite organic eggs tagliatelle always satisfies me! Very delicious pastas here, and would recommend to anyone to try it out!
The servings were right for the price point. The ambience needs improvement. The food tasted good. The service was good. Menu choices are varied.
A place where you can catch up with your best friend, eat good food and feel the homey ambiance. I really love the feel of the place and of course the Truffle Pasta!
Perfect place to go if you are looking for an authentic Italian cuisine. I find their pasta soooo good .... their serving is so generous that it can be shared, but you will be tempted to not to share it hahaha.. you can really taste the fresh ingredients perfectly cooked!
When you want AUTHENTIC Italian food, this place is where you should go to. Food is GREAT. I even like the bread with the tapenade that they serve while you wait for your food.
The pasta is handmade and fresh every time and you could really taste the difference. They use fresh ingredients for the sauce as well. Some must try dishes:
1. Mushroom Risotto - yum! You can taste the truffle, the earthiness of all the different mushrooms that they use there, the creaminess of the sauce. I died and went to risotto heaven
2. Ricotta Eggplant Tortellini- so addicting!!
3. Organic Eggs Tagliatelle - ❤❤❤❤ no words, just love
Their branch in Dasmariñas village at a gas station has a more rustic, authentic feel. But the branch in BHS has more room and it doesnt feel weird that youre eating authentic italian food at a gas station. 😋
Dishes:
1. Organic egg tagliatelle: 5/5
2. Black ink pappardelle seafood pasta - 4.5/5
Used Zomato Gold 1 + 1
1. Noodles cooked perfectly and sauce was on the creamy side with hints of truffle. Dish felt light even though I expected it to be a bit heavy. Portion are big which I like. Love truffle pasta.
2. My gf loved the chewy noodle. Lightly dressed but bold flavors. Good portion of seafood in the dish. There is a good seafood taste to it, but if you dislike that there is lemon to help mellow it out. The garlic is a plus and very much loved by my gf.
Highly recommend this resto, food has always been consistent no matter which location I eat at.
Always a favorite pasta place!!! Ambience is casual but the menu is quite satisying. Loved the blank ink pasta and tiramisu. Nice staff!! Looking forward to more deals and bookings!!
Very nice place to have lunch or dinner with friends. Good is good and the service is ok. I can recommend it. We had Not much to complain about.
The food was great and the customer service was also good. The place can just be a bit cramped especially for a big group. The staff was very accomodating though.
What we liked about this place is despite the casual ambiance of the restaurant, the quality of the food is outstanding. Noodles which are cooked al dente is always a plus for me. We tried the penne arabiatta and it did not disappoint.
Good Service. Pastas were amazing. The bruschetta was also pretty good. The lemon tart dessert was tangy, but just the right amount, the coffee ice cream complemented it surprisingly well. 5 stars.
This squid ink pasta is freshly made and mixed with shrimps, slices of squid, and mussels. It’s topped with marinara sauce in light cream. This dish makes for a good meal. The squid ink is just right and does not overpower the taste of the pasta itself.
I also ordered this round pizza the name of which escapes me now (they used to only have square pizza) which is amazing! All the ingredients come together nicely on top of the crust. Try this round pizza and skip the square ones.
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