I used to frequent Bellini’s a lot from 2003-2006 with my birthday-mate Paolo G, who also loves a good food trip. That habit continued 2007 onwards since Bellini’s was one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Metro, alongside Café Caruso, L’Opera, the old Amici in Don Bosco, and Segafredo.
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Bellini’s who opened its doors in 1999 is already an institution in the Cubao Expo compound, also known as the Marikina Shoe Expo. They have also branched out and opened another one in Marikina. It’s been a long while since I last dined there.
I occasionally stop over to grab a couple of bottles of their in-house sweet wine but it’s been years since I actually tried their dishes. Over the weekend, I was in the area and decided to revisit the old favorite. At Bellini’s, the meal usually starts with complimentary bread sticks but the wait staff will also offer you their focaccia bread (P100) with a serving of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.
On the Table
Fettuccine Tartufo Funghi con Prosciuto P400
Instead of fettucine, I had it changed to Linguini. Request for fresh pasta (additional P40) as it can be a world of difference in texture and taste. I love love love truffle, even if it’s just truffle essence. There’s something about it that really draws me in. My favorite is still Mamou’s Lorenzo Pasta, while Chef Du Partie’s tartufo pasta comes very very close second (and you know why), and Cellar’s, Locale’s, and Amoroma (which actually includes black truffle shavings) a good third.
Bellini’s tartufo funghi can rearrange that preference, especially with their fresh pasta. I was pretty happy with this dish.
Osso Buco ala Florentina P380
Tender, flavorful
Maialona Pizza P400
I love Bellini’s thin crust pizzas and usually just get Margherita all the time with a special request to toast it good. I love Margherita even if it’s the most basic pizza with only tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese.
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The wait staff recommended this pizza and I’d probably order this again the next time. It had mushrooms, prosciutto, cheese and caramelized onions.
Love how incredibly toasty the crust was! 🙂 crispy and crunchy!
I didn’t keep a good count but I think I had 4 slices and would’ve finished the 2 left if only my lunch buddy wasn’t eyeing my appetite very strangely. I enjoyed this pizza a lot with the chili-infused olive oil. Margherita will just have to take a backseat again.
Bellini’s
Marikina Shoe Expo
Gen. Romulo Ave., Cubao, Quezon City
(02) 913 2550
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