A Taste of Italy in Makati

Somewhere along the very busy district of Makati lies a legendary little Italian restaurant in San Antonio Village. A wonderful place loved by many for more than two decades already. Welcome to La Nuova Pasteleria.

I must say, the place is quite small where only a couple of people can stay inside and a few tables outside yet you'll never go wrong with its very quiet, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Clean interior with functional lightings, OK! Enough with the designs.. we're here for the food!

So surprised that they offer wide variety of dishes for such a small place, from appetizer to desserts. It's really hard to choose! Good thing not all of us are 1st timer like me, so I just let them decide.. I just want to try one dish here, you'll know it later. All was set and we ordered.

These are what we got:

First of.. LET THE PITA BEGIN!

You got to love their complimentary flat bread w/ tomato dip and spread. It was so good we asked for another serving of the tomato dip :)

Pita bread with Tomato Dip and Liver Pate

Next, WARM UP.

Nothing beats a flavorful soup to start a sumptuous meal . Fresh mushroom soup with garlic is enough to calm our rumbling hungry tummy. Spices included are well balanced, nothing over powering.

Zuppa Di Funghi

Followed by GO GREEN!
Next served was our Caesar salad. To stress, my good friends reading this, for the nth time.. I EAT VEGETABLES! (Just not that often). Fresh greens, ample amount of dressing with crunchy croutons and tasty bacon bits! I must admit, I had repeat servings!

Insalata Alla Cesare

For our main dish: PASTARIFICO

OUR PASTA IS HERE!!!! Of all the dishes we ordered, this in particular is what I'm most excited for! Had some chance to review other blogs and this they say was one of the MUST TRY! I need to have it myself to believe it.

TARTUFO

VERDICT: YOU SHOULDN'T MISS THIS!!!!!

You really think we can't eat? PIZZA please!

We certainly can't leave an Italian restaurant without getting some slice of pizza. Tomato based, with basil and cheese + hot sauce. Simple but delicious.

PIZZA MARGHERITA

We forgot to make room for dessert so I'll go back for the Concord cake next time.
Overall.. I love the place and food, but most of all the people I eat with!

< PEOPLE WHO LOVES TO EAT ARE HAPPY PEOPLE >

Pasteleria La Nuova is located at

San Antonio Plaza, McKinley Road, Makati, Metro Manila
Phone:(02) 817 8568