Chef Francesco's life story in a kitchen

Take a fun talk with Chef Francesco Rizzo over sumptuous entrees and amazing cocktails with a few friends at his young restaurant Francesco's Kitchen in San Juan City. The comfortable Italian restaurant gives that cozy and ambient feeling where you can unwind and forget the busy life and time while tasting great food that you will surely come back for more.

Chef Francesco Rizzo (Owner)

Enjoy a spacious but inviting welcome at Francesco's Kitchen and be delighted to the remarkable interiors, including a brick foyer that looks like a stylish fireplace that is also gives a great display of equipment and the kitchen for your eye's feast.

It is a perfect place to take your friends and family and enjoy the great tasting authentic Italian food, wine or cocktails. Large group or small, Chef Francesco along with Francesco's Kitchen's staff will give you a time that you will never forget.

Try his Le polpette di mamma which is so special to Chef Francesco Rizzo because the recipe has been transferred from two generations of his family and very much different from the usual meatball sauce that we are used to taste.

Le polpette di mamma

But my favorite is Filleto di cernia that is tastes so fresh and tasty, and perfect with wine. The flavorful grouper with its umami sauce and seafood on the side makes it a perfect dinner.

Filleto di cernia

Chef Francesco has fallen in love with the Philippines since 1998 and would love everyone to try his creations in his humble restaurant. Come to Francesco's Kitchen and taste more than what's just featured here like salads, pizza and pasta.

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Where to eat pizza in UP Town Center?

When craving for something round, rich in toppings and flavors, PIZZA for short, I don't have to go far. Katipunan itself, particularly in UP Town Center has a variety of restaurants that provide good slices of flavorful pizzas. Residents as well as students from nearby universities can enjoy the tastes in less than a 20-min drive.

Pizzeria Amore
Located near the cinemas in UP Town Center, Pizzeria Amore cooks its pizza from firewood in a customized brick oven. Watch the chefs knead the dough and put the toppings. Perfect smokey-ness of pizza is ready in just minutes for you to enjoy.

Instagram: @pizzeriaamoreph

Pezzo
Get your hands on numerous pizza flavors from Pezzo. Aside from its pizza offerings, the playful and IG-worthy carnival backdrop is worth a snapshot. They also offer thick slices, different pizza flavors in one plate, you name it.

 

Instagram: @pezzoph

Peperoni Trattoria
If you need more space than Pezzo, go to Peperoni Trattoria. Its comfortable space can accommodate big groups while you feast your eyes on great interiors. The chefs are also friendly and a pizza making show awaits you at the counter. They serve great pizza and pasta too.

 

Instagram: @peperoniph

Friuli Trattoria
Coming from the famous Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Friuli Trattoria takes its place in UP Town Center to open its doors to people who can't come to Maginhawa. From the owners who just love food, Friuli makes an Italian ambience with its murals and pizza and pasta offerings.

 

Check out Friuli's price list

Instagram: @friuli_trattoria

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How to make your own Gelato Affogato?

when we had our vacation in Puerto Galera this weekend, i just realized how Italian recipes are so easy to make. in my excitement to share you this yummy dessert in this hot weather, here is the recipe for Gelato Affogato:

you need the following ingredients:
Vanilla ice cream
1 shot of Espresso coffee
chocolate syrup
marshmallows (optional)

directions:
1. drizzle chocolate syrup in a goblet. turn the goblet like you're making a swirl.
2. get 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
3. pour espresso on top of ice cream.
4. drizzle again with chocolate syrup and top with marshmallow. serve.

see? it's so easy! i'm definitely doing this at home. thank you to my friend who showed us how to do it.

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