Mamma Mia Offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in a Relaxed & Casual Dining Environment
I don’t write about Italian restaurants that much because I have to admit that it is not on my list of favorite cuisines. Japanese and French would probably be at the top, but so far I have not been too impressed with the Italian restaurants in the country. My favorite Italian restaurant here would have to be Caruso (Read: Caruso Ristorante Italiano Serves Exquisite Truffles All Year Round) but their prices are kinda restrictive. That’s why I was really happy to find out that there’s a restaurant in the city that serves authentic Italian cuisine just like Caruso but with a more casual setting and much friendlier prices.
Mamma Mia by Parmigiano can be found right at the ground floor corner of Uptown Bonifacio Mall in Bonifacio Global City. They opened this branch in late 2017 but Parmigiano also has other existing branches at Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila and at Molito Lifestyle Center in Alabang. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Mamma Mia from my friends so I’m finally going to experience their homey Italian cooking for myself.
The restaurant interiors are quite colorful and refreshing. It gives off a casual and relaxed environment where you can dine comfortably with your family and friends. It feels a lot like those Italian travel shows where families spend a lovely Sunday brunch in restaurants like these.
Mamma Mia also follows all health and safety protocols. In fact, all of their staff are 100% vaccinated so you can feel safe and secure when dining.
For those that feel more comfortable dining al fresco, there are a lot of dining spaces outside Mamma Mia as well. You can choose your seats in front of the restaurant or at the side where it is more private.
We had lunch with Mamma Mia owner Giulius Iapino who told us that he got his inspiration for the restaurant from his childhood memories dining at Caruso. His father is Italian and some of the recipes used in Mamma Mia are from his grandmother so you can be sure that their dishes are authentic and from the heart.
To brighten our afternoon, we started with some bubbly Aperol Spritz with its combination of prosecco, aperol, and soda water. The Italians drink this as an aperitif or beverage appetizer to stimulate the taste buds. We really didn’t need any help with our appetites, but this was a lovely way to open our meal.
Each table also got a complimentary basket of their house bread which is baked fresh every day.
Here are the starters! The Melon and Pumpkin Wrapped with Prosciutto Al Forno (P465) is a deep fried appetizer that is as pretty as it is flavorful. I usually encounter melon wrapped in ham, but this is the first time I saw it accompanied with pumpkin. The unique pairing gives it a contrasting play on textures with the soft pumpkin and the sweet melon giving diners an alternating experience with each bite.
The Italian Bacon Meatball Bomb (P395) is another fantastic dish. These meatballs are wrapped in juicy bacon then served with ricotta cream cheese and spicy marinara sauce. It’s a meaty bombshell in your mouth.
Italians are, of course, known for their pizza, so Mamma Mia uses a Valoriani pizza oven which is what they normally use in Italy. We were all excited to try their specialty pizzas.
I have never seen pistachio on a pizza before so I was quite amazed with the Mortadella e Pistachio (P630). This cheese based pizza is topped with mortadella Italian sausage and drizzled with pistachio cream sauce and crushed pistachio.
You might think of this as a peculiar combination but it actually works! It looks like a dessert pizza but the savory sausages and cheese are just balanced with the slightly sweet pistachio dressings. This was a creation of Giulius himself and he likes putting modern and creative twists to classic favorites. All of Mamma Mia’s pizza crusts are also stuffed with oozing cheese, so there’s no way you will be seeing leftover crusts on your plates.
Another specialty they have is the Friarielli e Salsiccia Pizza (P550). This Mozzarella base pizza is topped with mildly spicy sausage and Italian veggies called friarelli which are all imported from Italy. It’s a bit like the creamy spinach pizzas that are getting popular in the metro, but this one has much more sophisticated and richer flavors.
Pasta is also a staple in Italian cooking, so we also tried the Frutti di Mare Pasta or seafood pasta. Mamma Mia uses homemade pasta which has a different and firmer texture than what I usually encounter in other restaurants. This olive oil based pasta dish comes from a recipe from Giulius’ grandmother who lives in Italy. It really feels like a good home-cooked meal that was prepared with love and care.
For our main course, the meaty Porchetta (P750) serves as a great centerpiece. This classic Italian pork roast roulade is served with mashed potatoes, tomato salsa, and mixed salad.
You can never go wrong with roast pork especially with skin as crunchy as this one. Mamma Mia offers weekday lunch deal from Mondays to Thursdays starting at P250 per dish, including the porchetta. That should be a great deal.
To cap off our Italian lunch, we had servings of two traditional Italian desserts. The Panna Cota (P170) is a light and creamy custard dessert while the Mamma Mia’s Tiramisu (P280) offers layers of mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, and espresso garnished with cocoa powder.
Mamma Mia also has a Happy Hour promo daily where you can get two glasses of Mojito for the price on one. They are also available for delivery at Foodpanda, GrabFood, and Pickaroo. So if it’s authentic Italian food you are craving, Mamma Mia in Uptown Bonifacio is definitely a great option for the entire family.
Mamma Mia
G/F Uptown Bonifacio Mall, 36th corner 9th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
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To celebrate their first anniversary, Six Doors BBQ Buffet has just launched a new Teppanyaki Station to add to the many different international dishes and cuisines you can find at this unique buffet restaurant. Best of all, there is no additional charge for availing of the teppanyaki services. In fact, they are even offering a December promotion where you can get a fantastic interactive buffet for only P699 per person.
Six Doors BBQ Buffet is the first table mapping projection and 3D dining experience in the Philippines. It combines the world’s finest cuisines and technology bringing to your table an exciting gastronomical journey amidst the world’s beautiful places. Located on the second floor of Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Six Doors continues to innovate and expand their culinary offerings to the delight of its customers.
The Grand Teppanyaki Launch was held last November 5, 2019 where guests got to experience the new sizzling teppanyaki station. There were games and prizes in store for lucky diners as well as musical performances on the restaurant’s 3D projection stage.
Six Doors BBQ Buffet offers several international stations where guests can find their favorites (Read: Six Doors 3D BBQ Buffet Opens in Uptown Mall BGC). The Japanese station is always popular with its sushi and sashimi selections, as well as crunchy tempura.
They also have dimsum and dumplings among other appetizing choices. The hakao or shrimp dumplings are always my first target.
Each table has its own grill so diners can just get their favorite meat and seafood items to cook as they please. There’s samgyupsal, beef, chicken, shrimp, mussels, and others. Those who just want to eat instead of cook can just get from the many dishes on display including pizza, pasta, lechon belly, and more.
The buffet also comes with unlimited beverages including juices, sodas, coffee, tea, and even imported beers on tap. Guests can also have unlimited glasses of the Cocktails of the Day.
The new main attraction at Six Doors BBQ is the live teppanyaki station where you can watch the chefs cook your food with a fiery display of skills and entertainment.
Just get the raw meat and seafood items you like at the nearby table and bring it to the teppanyaki chefs. You can get as many shrimps, mussels, fish, and squid that you like.
You can go back to your table and wait for your food to be delivered, but better yet, stay in front of the chefs and watch them perform a teppanyaki cooking demonstration.
You can customize your teppanyaki plate and ask the chefs to prepare your dishes the way you like them. You can even have your shrimps prepared gambas style without the skin.
Instead of just having plain rice, ask the chefs for some Teppanyaki Rice which goes so well with your other teppanyaki dishes.
You can also have your beef, pork, or chicken items cooked at the teppanyaki station. This is a whole different way to enjoy the barbecue items instead of just cooking it yourself at your tables.
As their anniversary treat, Six Doors BBQ Buffet is offering a special Christmas Promotion from December 6, 2019 to January 2, 2020. The weekday lunch buffet is now only P699 per person instead of the regular price of P859. The weekday dinners and weekends buffet also has a promotional rate of P999 from P1390 per person. So now is the best time to gather your family and friends and enjoy the new teppanyaki station at Six Doors BBQ Buffet.
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