La Piazza isn’t your typical spaghetti-and-meatballs spot. Located inside Okada Manila, this sleek Italian restaurant is known for refined pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and well-grilled steaks—with a bonus: a view of the Fountain Show if you time it right.
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What Makes It Different
Two sides, two moods There’s a laid-back Trattoria for drinks and starters, and a more elegant Ristorante for full-course meals. Start with wine and antipasti, then shift over for mains.
Wine is serious business here They have a full-time sommelier and one of the most extensive wine collections inside any Manila hotel. Ask for a pairing—you’ll likely get a perfect match for your pasta or steak.
It’s not just pasta and pizza While the handmade noodles and blistered crusts are a draw, La Piazza also grills high-end meats (think T-bones and lamb racks) and serves polished seafood plates and risottos.
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Recommended Dishes
1. Carrè di Agnello (₱3,800) New Zealand lamb rack—tender, flavorful, perfectly pink. Shareable, but no one’s stopping you from keeping it all.
2. Capesante e Funghi (₱820) Seared scallops and mushrooms in a buttery sauce. Rich, earthy, and comforting.
3. Costata con Osso – T-Bone (₱9,500) A 1-kg tomahawk steak grilled just right. Big flavor, zero gimmicks.
4. Carbonara (₱780) No cream here. Just guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino, and handmade pasta.
5. Crudo Stracciatella Rucola Pizza (₱1,000) Tomato, Parma ham, stracciatella cheese, and arugula on thin, crispy dough.
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Pro Tips Before You Go
Go early for the fountain view Book around 7 PM and request a table facing the Crystal Corridor.
Try both pizza styles Napoletana = soft and airy. Romana = thin and crispy.
Dessert’s worth it Try the chocolate praline mousse over the usual tiramisu.
Heads-Up Info
Reservations recommended: Call (02) 8555-5799 or book via okadamanila.com
Dress code: Smart casual. Leave the flip-flops at home.
Price range: Pizzas from ₱450, pastas from ₱500, steaks and seafood go higher.
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