Casa Nostra

Again, I'm no food blogger, I just want to keep a sort of photo journal of my dining experiences with the boyfriend. It's nice to revisit our dates once in a while, so I could just be reminded of the good times and good food we share together, especially now we've been very busy with our respective careers. Besides, good food deserves good pictures, right? :) We decided to have one of our evening dates to end the year at Casa Nostra. This Italian restaurant is located at Ecoplaza Building, Makati City.


Hors d'oeuvre 

Casa Nostra serves complimentary bread for diners as they wait for the main course. The bread was accompanied with a variety of dips to sample, which include potted meat, Italian tomato dip, and olive oil with balsamic vinegar. (L-R)

Calabrese Piccanti 

Tomato, Mozzarella, onions, garlic and spicy Italian sausage 375php

He went for pizza (as usual), but it was quite a treat this time! With its soft thin crust bursting with rich mozarella cheese,  it was heaven in every bite. It's not the usual go-to fastfood pizza, this is real authentic Italian pizza. Best devoured when hot I tell you! :) Just typing this post makes we want to go back and have another slice. 

Pork Cotolette Alla Milanese

Pounded cutlet dipped in beaten egg, then into a breadcrumb Parmigiano mixture, and sautéed in olive oil,
 435php
This dish falls under the Carni e Pollame menu, an extravagant array of Italy's meat & poultry entrees.

Risotto di Mare alla Milanese 
Creamy Italian arborio rice cooked with fresh seafood and golden saffron 335php

Risotto is a class of Italian rice dishes cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. I've read that it is normally served as a primo, served on its own before the main course. This picture does not give justice to this dish, for it is just divine! I found pleasure with the lavishness of seafood in the dish. Plus, the creamy texture of rice enhanced by herbs and spices made it so rich in flavour, I almost devoured all. This has got to be my favorite! :) We also had their unlimited iced tea for 70php. It was bitter on its own, until they gave us some syrup for complement. Fair enough.

Adorned with wooden interiors, luxurious thick curtains, beautifully-lit chandelier and lamps, and a perfectly set-up table, this place is perfect for a private and romantic dinner. They also offer a selection of exquisite wines from Italy.

 

Rich Chocolate Gelato 125php

I was initially eyeing the chocolate gelato with dark chocolate chips topped with vanilla ice cream, however to my dismay, the dessert was not available, and so we opted for the plain chocolate gelato instead. The name speaks for itself, as it was very creamy Italian ice cream at its best! Good thing we had separate servings, because when it comes to desserts, I really mind sharing! :)

Casa Nostra gives diners high value to their money through its lavish Italian food and posh ambiance. It truly boasts proud of Italian sophistication.
-Off to our next hunt for foody goodies!