italianni's

always the best food and superb service from dale, daniel, rex!! also sarah!! italiannis is our go to place talaga and we really keep on coming back not only because of the foob but because of the hospitality and great service by all the staff!! no negative comments about thrm and hope to come back again next week maybe hahaha

worst branch! service is slooowww, too hot as a/c is poor, quite messy tables. food is the same though, so so good with poor value. ? it's a shame this resto quality is declining.

i have fond memories with balikbayan friend and her family in this branch. we enjoyed good food and cozy ambiance. food presentation was also nice. service crew were efficient and courteous.

worst service ever. one of the waitress (she didn't wear name tag) really has no manner, taking our order in such a hurry and addressed our request with very sarcastic tone.
will never visit this branch again!

pasta, pizza & salads have been perpetual fixtures & table staples of filipino dining at home or commercially. in the last decade, meditteranean, french & italian culinary massively invaded the food scene & while most consumers initially found them costlier than other cuisines, the distinct flavors & flare merit & perk the usual adventurous taste buds of the filipinos. the other thing is that these cuisines represent quite a sophisticated & important status in society which by all means come very appealing to a culture that is society conscious. step into any stable of this brand and instantly, you are taken to a cozy rewind of old venice & mama rosa's kitchen dining. seating by the " cabizera" brings out the " god father " feel as one is surrounded by murals & wooden framed paintings. the green checkered table cloths, large spoons & oil cuplets plus milano inspired ceilings bring the total experience to life. acoustic italian music at the background with some stretches of orchestra are add ons to the already moving ambience.
the insalata meditteraneo kicked things off with a unique synergy of shrimps, feta cheese, black olives & romaine lettuce dressed with olive oil & lemon. the baked ravioli was a winner! cream cheese stuffed ravs bathed with mozzarella cream, pomodoro sauce & basil pesto! that combo was a whack!
spag & meatballs may be ordinary in name but certainly a goliath in their foodlist! different orchestration of the tomato, basil & meat that glorified its definition!
lasagna was equally formidable. was hard to tell which ones were the meat from the gooey cheese. pasta was firm but custardy on bite. another good choice!
chicken parmigiana was a rockstar! ultra tender fillets well coated by flavorful batter that went so well with tartar dress. the pomodoro pasta that went with was a perfect sidekick to bring the italian concept to the dish. went simple with the tropicale & once again, a good choice. crust was thin but felt like pan due to the firmness of the dough. the pineapples & bacon were embedded into the fixture & were not mere toppings. good find!
overall, was a great gastronomic venture to a culturally & cuisinely aligned concept we do not oftenly get. for the price we had to pay to experience italliani's, i'd say it was all worth it. although i wish they could jack up their serving portions like how it was before

had a good meal combo of herb roasted chicken with penne arrabiata! very good chicken and the arrabiata with just the right spiciness. tartufo for dessert is a decadent chocolate cake with layers of dark and white mousse topped with chocolate fudge

i was disappointed, it almost took an hour to serve my ordered food after several follow ups, it also took long to process my payment.

let’s start the feasting with something you enjoy eating as well as giving: the bread box and wine-to-go. the bread boxes contain either the tuscan or foccaccia (or a combination of both) with the popular olive oil and vinaigrette, and tied very elegantly. and who wouldn’t love a bottle of wine to go with it? italiannis offers quality wines to suit your discerning taste. some branches offer dulce de leche boxes, one whole creamy cake that comes with an extra caramel sauce.

italiannis also offers dine out delights - salads, appetizers, chicken, pork, fish, pastas, and other signature dishes for 6 to 8 persons available in nifty to-go trays. get yourself some spinach artichoke, fried calamari, prosciutto e formaggio, italianni’s fritti, italian truffle fries, sicilian salad, caesar salad, and insalata rucola.

there is a pasta selection you can take out with you too, including lasagna, spaghetti meatballs, spaghetti pomodoro, spaghetti bolognese, spaghetti carbonara, seafood cioppino, and penne arrabiata. mains include chicken italianni’s, porkchop au poivre, chicken milanese, chicken parmigiana, herb roasted chicken and parmesan crusted fish fillet.

if you want to sit down and have a special lunch dinner with your loved ones and friends, the special holiday platters are reason enough to indulge. mix and match two appetizers, two pasta dishes and one entrée for a reasonable price. have yourself a merry little feast with classic italiannis favorites such as frito misto, spaghetti meatballs abondanza, and chicken and ribs platter. or you may opt for crostini platter (which includes tomato bruschetta, mushroom bruschetta, and liver pate), chicken and ribs platter, and the salmon linguini abondanza.

go where the love is. after all, it’s always “amore the merrier” at italianni’s—a joyful celebration of hearty food in the company of those we love.

food as always is guaranteed not to disappoint! the freshness and taste of each part of a dish is distinct. the serving size, even when one chooses the small order, is still good enough for sharing.😍

this is the first time though that i didn't feel welcome at an italiannis restaurant. our waiter seemed to be in a bad mood. his manner of speaking was polite but the nonverbal cues such as the facial expression and body language seemed to me that he wasn't all too happy for me and my friends to be there. he didn't even smile at us almost the entire time.

food - 5 stars
service - 2 stars

serving sizes have shrunk

still the and pretty much the only long lasting and successful restaurant of the bistro group. food is well prepared and they have definitely moved on from a pizza pasta place to a full restaurant. saon was cooked perfectly. pork chop was yummy. salad is excellent as usual and expected.

this restaurant is one of my favorite but when we eat me in my boyfriend a few months ago, i am very disappointed because of the serving of the food its looks like nagtitipid sila or tinitipid nila ung customers and i say i don’t like to eat here again.

complementary house bread
they offered 2 different kinds of house bread. one is filled with herbs and its super delicious. the other one is plain but still moist on the inside yet crunchy on the outside. both tastes better if dipped in their signature herb sauce.

toasted ravioli
the cheese and tomatoes complement well with the ravioli. you can see the oozing cheese once you get a serving.

seafod cioppino
we ordered only the small serving. they used real tomatoes instead of tomato sauce, giving it authentic italian taste. the different seafoods gave it a light yet delicious flavor.

truffle chicken and mushroom
the truffle sauce goes well with the taste of the chicken and mushroom. fettuccine pasta holds the sauce well. the sauce is thick yet creamy and delicious.

peach mango lemonade
it is sweet as mango and peach with a hint of sourness from the lemon. it has real mango and peach bits.

four seasons mango
the flavors go well with each other. real strawberry and mango bits are there. it is sweet, perfect for a hot day.

ambience
the restaurant is very cozy and blocks the sunlight well. even though its broad daylight outside, it feels like 4pm inside. after eating, we had to leave cause if we stayed, we might end up having our siesta there due to its cozy ambiance.

overall, their price might be above average but you get what you paid for.

food selections are a bit pricey but taste amazing. i especially love their spinach and artichoke formaggio, quattro formaggio, margherita, four seasons insalata, and chicken and cranberry insalata. their crispy pork ribs and grilled pork chop au poivre are great as well 😊

italianni's is one of my go to restaurants. tried a lot of dishes but i always order the quattro formaggi and the truffle pasta. all in all i still love what they offer! good service and great food!