Bellini's on Postcard

"Little Italian Gem in the Backroads of Cubao If you're craving for Italian food in Manila, and love those little quaint places, you should visit this place. It's not in your usual tourist areas, it's located in Cubao Expo in Cubao, Quezon City, about 20 km from Makati. The Cubao area is more known to the locals as it houses a large wet market, as well as to the sports and live concert enthusiasts who attend events at the popular Araneta Coliseum. In the past, kids loved this area too as there used to be a large indoor carnival. Recently, the commercial area has been rehabilitated, and now also includes a large upscale mall and hypermarket. The owner of Bellini's is an Italian married to a Filipina and both of them are heavily involved in their restaurant business since 1999. Their food is great as they are all freshly made and uses quality ingredients. Try the beef carpaccio, the pizza is excellent too and I also love their pasta. I also love the decor, they put together some Italian icons on the walls and ceilings and even has a mini Tower of Pisa inside the restaurant :-) After your meal, you can also explore Cubao Expo, which includes small stores selling arts and other quirky stuff. It also has a weekend flea market. If you prefer more upscale shopping, you can go the nearby Gateway Mall."

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Zhihan Lee

Google

Glad to know the ambience and the food is as good as my first visit some 8 years ago. The Bellini's pasta has succulent eggplant cubes in a tomato sauce. The Al fungi pizza 🍕 was also a good choice. Service was quick, and one of the few restaurants that can serve actually warm drinking water. The only issue was the super salty minestrone soup. And I specifically asked the waiter to tell the chef to go easy on the salt! 🧂 Overall, a good place to hangout with friends and talk about the celebrity that used to sit on your chair.

Kaye Gee

Google

Bellini's consistently receives positive feedback for its inviting ambiance, attentive service, and delicious Italian cuisine. I appreciate the cozy atmosphere perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The menu offers a wide selection of pasta dishes, pizzas, and delectable desserts that keep guests coming back for more. Overall, Bellini's is praised for delivering a delightful dining experience with great food and welcoming hospitality.

Maya Fey

Google

I've been here a few times and I've always loved the art on the walls and the homey vibe. Staff were attentive and service was quick. I've tried various types of pizza and pasta here in my different visits and I always left satisfied.

Kate DC

Google

Bellini's at Cubao Expo offers a charming and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed dining experience. The restaurant's Italian-inspired menu boasts a variety of delicious dishes, from classic pasta to mouthwatering pizzas. The attentive staff ensures excellent service, making guests feel right at home. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends, Bellini delivers a delightful culinary experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Jaja Lorenzo

Google

The dishes are pricey and the servings are small. The steak tastes good with the sauce but the pork has too much fat. The pizza is so soft that a slice will droop when handled so that the toppings fall off.

Nicole Kuizon

Google

We came for dinner to try out their gnocchi pasta. We order mixed green salad which didn’t look presentable but the taste was delicious 😋 We also ordered their gnocchi pastas in white and red sauce. We liked the white pasta. But the texture of the gnocchi didn’t pass our tastebuds, and our cravings weren’t satisfied. 🙁 We also got the meat platter which consisted of pork, poultry, beef and fish. It was just okay for us; nothing really special about the dish. We also ordered two pizza flavors and they were good except that we think the crust wasn’t handmade but premade (the ones you buy at the groceries) 😕 Overall, the food was just so-so (basing from the dishes we ordered). However the service was superb and the ambiance is also nice.

Allen Sigwab

Google

Went on for lunch. The main dishes were adequate but the appetizers and dessert was a bit disappointing. The mozzarella cheese was almost grainy (we couldn't finish it), the prosciutto was more like baloney, the fried mushrooms were more like southern chicken fried mushrooms not Italian at all. The dessert was tiramisu was served in a plastic container on top of the plate. I would not recommend most of the food that we sampled at this establishment.

Teena Custodio

Google

Since the restaurant we had planned to eat at, Habanero, was closed when my husband and I arrived, we made the decision to eat at this establishment instead. And if you ask me, picking this restaurant was absolutely the best choice we could have made for our meal! Everything that we purchased has been wonderful! While I enjoyed the pizza much more than the steak, my husband enjoyed the steak. The proprietor of the restaurant takes a very hands-on approach, as evidenced by the fact that he visits each table to inquire about the well-being of the clients. It was a truly memorable experience to dine at this traditional Italian restaurant.

Zhihan Lee

Google

Glad to know the ambience and the food is as good as my first visit some 8 years ago. The Bellini's pasta has succulent eggplant cubes in a tomato sauce. The Al fungi pizza 🍕 was also a good choice. Service was quick, and one of the few restaurants that can serve actually warm drinking water. The only issue was the super salty minestrone soup. And I specifically asked the waiter to tell the chef to go easy on the salt! 🧂 Overall, a good place to hangout with friends and talk about the celebrity that used to sit on your chair.

Kaye Gee

Google

Bellini's consistently receives positive feedback for its inviting ambiance, attentive service, and delicious Italian cuisine. I appreciate the cozy atmosphere perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The menu offers a wide selection of pasta dishes, pizzas, and delectable desserts that keep guests coming back for more. Overall, Bellini's is praised for delivering a delightful dining experience with great food and welcoming hospitality.

Maya Fey

Google

I've been here a few times and I've always loved the art on the walls and the homey vibe. Staff were attentive and service was quick. I've tried various types of pizza and pasta here in my different visits and I always left satisfied.

Kate DC

Google

Bellini's at Cubao Expo offers a charming and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed dining experience. The restaurant's Italian-inspired menu boasts a variety of delicious dishes, from classic pasta to mouthwatering pizzas. The attentive staff ensures excellent service, making guests feel right at home. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends, Bellini delivers a delightful culinary experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Jaja Lorenzo

Google

The dishes are pricey and the servings are small. The steak tastes good with the sauce but the pork has too much fat. The pizza is so soft that a slice will droop when handled so that the toppings fall off.

Nicole Kuizon

Google

We came for dinner to try out their gnocchi pasta. We order mixed green salad which didn’t look presentable but the taste was delicious 😋 We also ordered their gnocchi pastas in white and red sauce. We liked the white pasta. But the texture of the gnocchi didn’t pass our tastebuds, and our cravings weren’t satisfied. 🙁 We also got the meat platter which consisted of pork, poultry, beef and fish. It was just okay for us; nothing really special about the dish. We also ordered two pizza flavors and they were good except that we think the crust wasn’t handmade but premade (the ones you buy at the groceries) 😕 Overall, the food was just so-so (basing from the dishes we ordered). However the service was superb and the ambiance is also nice.

Allen Sigwab

Google

Went on for lunch. The main dishes were adequate but the appetizers and dessert was a bit disappointing. The mozzarella cheese was almost grainy (we couldn't finish it), the prosciutto was more like baloney, the fried mushrooms were more like southern chicken fried mushrooms not Italian at all. The dessert was tiramisu was served in a plastic container on top of the plate. I would not recommend most of the food that we sampled at this establishment.

Teena Custodio

Google

Since the restaurant we had planned to eat at, Habanero, was closed when my husband and I arrived, we made the decision to eat at this establishment instead. And if you ask me, picking this restaurant was absolutely the best choice we could have made for our meal! Everything that we purchased has been wonderful! While I enjoyed the pizza much more than the steak, my husband enjoyed the steak. The proprietor of the restaurant takes a very hands-on approach, as evidenced by the fact that he visits each table to inquire about the well-being of the clients. It was a truly memorable experience to dine at this traditional Italian restaurant.

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