Amici !

The name Amici itself suggests an Italian restaurant and it's one of the best I have tried.  The branches I've tried are the Don Bosco branch in Makati and the one at Ayala Triangle.

The Ayala Triangle branch was full packed as expected on a Friday and not to mention that it is the Christmas season after all.

Here's what I think of the place :

Service - good but of course serving time is 15 to 20 mins.  I must say they were happy to send a small birthday cake for my cousin

Food - great ! I especially love the Spaghetti Ai Tesori Del Mare (spaghetti pasta topped with seafood : mussels, clams, scallops with tomatoes).  You should try this !

Ambience - It's tight  and there is a waiting line (especially on a Friday).  But it's worth the wait.  You could go watch the light and sound show at Ayala Triangle while you wait

Price - reasonable. The Spaghetti Ai Tesori Del Mare is about Php344 and it's a big serving.

Spaghetti Ai Tesori Del Mare - try it !

I just had to try their Mozarella sticks

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Mediterranean Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

My cousin's birthday cake

The blue lemonade is actually good

If you would like some Italian food - do try Amici this Christmas !

Dinner at Daniele's

Last Saturday, my friends and I decided to go out and have dinner at Daniele's Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano.  The restaurant is located at Sucat Road in Paranaque City.  They boast of their authentic Italian cuisine which my friends and I love.  From outside, you wouldn't think that it's a fine dining resto.  But once you get in, you'll find that the ambience has a homey feel to it and as one opens the door, one is greeted with the traditional "Buon Giorno".  You are then led to your table where you would sit on heavy wooden chairs.  The waiters are very well informed of what is in the dish that you order. 
The owner , Daniele, is almost always there to greet and talk to the guests. He would always suggest their special for the day and would often ask how you like the food.

This is probably my favorite for the night.  This is Gamberoni al guazzetto (shrimp in wine). 
It is a plenty serving but we devoured it up.  Please try this when you go there and you won't go wrong.  But I suggest to order it with rice because the sauce is sooo good.

This is what I ordered Ravioli truffle cream.  It is ravioli with spinach inside and truflle cream as sauce.  Also a good choice.  If you like veggies, this is for you.  There is another ravioli dish which is the ravioli with cheese - would also be a good choice !

An absolute must try !  This is the  mixed cold cuts. 

Risotto is not my favorite Italian dish but this one takes the cake.  It is the Risotto Tartufo Truffle Cream.  Some risotto's are too mushy or too tough.  This is the 'just right' risotto.

You cannot go home without trying the gelato.  My friend's favorite are the Pistachio and the Stracciatella.  Mine is simply the chocolate gelato. 

The Obama Cake and Pistachi gelato.  I thought the Obama Cake would be too sweet but lo and behold, it was just the right sweetness.  Am sure it would be great with a shot of espresso.  

The entrance that bids you welcome. 

A replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.  I always take a picture of it everytime.

Before we left, our humble chef allowed us to take his picture from his domain.

Enjoy !