I just realized that I've been blogging about pizza restaurants a lot. I even got a comment "Pizza, again?!" on my recent blog post. Hahah! :) I love pizza ever since, but the addiction got worse when I met Ed. He is a true blue fan of everything Italian! So, I think we've been "pizza restaurant hopping" for almost 6 years already, from the Philippines to United Arab Emirates! :)
During our 8-day flashpack trip, we have satisfied our authentic Italian pizza cravings at Giuseppe's in Tacloban. Guiseppe's is an Italian-Filipino restaurant, owned and managed by an Italian Chef. The restaurant's exterior looks very charming, it actually stands out from the rest of the establishments at the town's center.
Guiseppe's Italian-Filipino Restaurant looks so fancy! It is a fine-dining restaurant with classic decors and bricked walls. There are different cheeses, cold cuts and wines on display at the counter. There's a table of more Italian goodies with a dainty flower arrangement as a centerpiece. I was so in love with the restaurant! I loved it even more when I saw a brick oven behind the display counter. I find brick oven pizzas tastier than regular oven-baked ones!
Ed and I shared a plate of Guiseppe's special pizza, while my parents had a chicken with rice dish. The pizza tasted so good. It reminded me of the delicious pizza we had months ago at Vapiano in Dubai. Yes, Guiseppe's pizza could be one of the bests, even in the international scene! Crust was thin, toppings were very tasty. I loved it. I went to Pizza Heaven in just one bite! I also had some of the grilled chicken that my parents ordered. It was juicy and flavorsome. The dish came in large serving, with mixed vegetables on the side.
I love Guiseppe's! Gosh, how many times have I said that?! Lunch at Guiseppe's was expensive. But since the taste is comparable to our fave Italian pizza in Dubai, I converted our total bill from Peso to Dirham. Then, I realized the prices were not that bad. It's actually cheaper! I'm glad my foodie trail and pizza cravings led me to Guiseppe's. Can't wait to go back next year! :)
The Bill:
Guiseppe's Pizza: Php 395
2 Grilled Chicken Breast (Php 150 each): Php 350
2 Pineapple Juice (Php 75 each): Php 150
Iced Tea: Php 80
Cola: Php 40
Location:
Guiseppe's Italian-Filipino Restaurant
Avenida Veteranos
Tacloban City
Leyte, Philippines
11 Blogger Comments
I love Italian food, too, especially those tomato based. Now you just made me crave for Italian food! LOL
ReplyDeleteme too, i love love italian food! pizza is one of my faves! those looks like yum! makes me hungry! :-)
ReplyDeleteI like Italian food too, but I'm more of a pasta lover. Good thing my husband is a pizza lover so we still jive.
ReplyDeleteThe place looks good, and the food yummy! My boyfriend is not too fond of Italian food but we do eat at Bellini's in Cubao every once in a while.
ReplyDeletePretty nice foods and nice cozy place as well. It looks like very Italian and that menu chalkboard is a signature one.
ReplyDeletei haven't visited the place yet, i shall go and taste their pizza soon...
ReplyDeleteRosemarie/Gven-Rose
Hmmm yummy Italian treats! I like pizza and pasta when Italian cuisines comes to the topic. I like how the picture of pizza, yummy and mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteGOSH! I so love Italian! That's a fancy resto in Tacloban! Food looks so delish!
ReplyDeleteI think I know one of the owners of this place. :) Never been to Tacloban so I've never tasted their food. Heard it tastes really great though. :)
ReplyDeleteThe pizza really looks good! I could taste it based on your description :)
ReplyDeleteMeron din ditong Guiseppe pero havent' had a chance to be there and tried their cuisines. Pero based sa review and photos, mukhang yummylicious talaga.
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