Being a small mall, Robinsons Metro East doesn't offer much restaurant options to diners. Of course, there are the ever-popular fast food chains like Jollibee and McDonald's. But sometimes, you just want a different, more special, yet affordable dining experience. Enter Vita Italiana Trattoria. It's a new Italian-themed restaurant, which opened last September of this year. At first the place seems to cater to the high-end market. But I was surprised that the items in their menu fall on the Php 200-400 budget range. It's very affordable alternative compared to other Italian restaurants that are within the Php 400-700 budget range.
[Bolognese Pasta Plate - Php 155]
Now, you may think that the food quantity is compromised by its price. It turns out that each serving of food is more than enough to satisfy the appetite of your average person. For under Php 200, you can get a generous serving of pasta with a slice of garlic bread on the side. Even their seafood pasta plates like the Garlic Shrimp and Marinara Pescadora, which are normally expensive, are only Php 190 each. You can even buy a pizza good for 3 persons for under Php 300.
As for the taste, the pastas are very flavorful. Not only are they generous in the serving portions but also generous in the amount of herbs and spices. They use big cloves of garlic, lots of basil leaves and juicy chunks of crushed tomatoes. The various mixture of flavors will certainly leave an impression on your taste buds.
Food price and taste are not just the things I commend this restaurant for. A great dining experience is only possible with great service. The restaurants staff are attentive. When they serve your meal, they offer freshly ground pepper to be sprinkled on your dish. They also refill your glasses with water even without prior requests. I just hope that management can maintain this A+ service.
Given all these positive reviews, Vita Italiana Trattoria still has some points for improvement. First is their payment method should also accommodate credit cards. They are currently accepting cash only but this could be inconvenient to large groups and families who hate carrying cash for large payments. Next, they can increase the items in their menu. Either they increase the variety of their pizzas and pastas, add new Italian-inspired dishes or both. Sometimes with very few options in the menu, customers can easily get tired of the food.
Overall, the restaurant delivers very well for a start-up venture. It currently has one branch only but you may find it worth your travel. With excellent food, affordable prices and great service, Vita Italiana Trattoria is really worth trying out.
Vita Italiana Trattoria
Upper Ground Floor Robinsons Metro East
Marcos Highway, Pasig City
Philippines
1 comment:
Thanks for posting this. I'm a regular shopper at Robinsons Metroeast and my attention has been caught by this restaurant. I am reluctant to give it a try. But with your positive reviews, I am willing to consider it.
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