A taste of Italy in Amici

Posted by ericd001 on June 24th, 2007 at Food Trip, Metro Manila

So all the rumors are true.

I recently went to Amici di Don Bosco. It’s a trattoria located right inside the Don Bosco Technical School Compound in Makati City. Amici di Don Bosco is an Italian word for friends of Don Bosco. So what’s with Amici, anyway?

Penne in Cream Sauce with Smoked Salmon

Oh well, Amici di Don Bosco serves authentic Italian pizza, pasta and gelato. It’s an Italian dining experience at Pinoy prices! Their pasta is perfectly cooked. Al dente. I ordered Penne in cream sauce with smoked salmon. Goodness! I almost forgot my name when I first tasted it. The servings are so large that is almost good for 2 persons. My friend ordered Spaghetti ala Carbonara, and it was good as well.

Spaghetti ala Carbonara

After pasta, we had our gelato (Italian for ice cream). Their ice cream is so delicious! I ordered blueberry gelato, and yeah, you can really feel the texture of the blueberry fruits on the ice cream. It’s not your usual ice cream from the supermart.

Blueberry Gelato

One thing that makes this eatery unique is that, uhmm, everything is self-service. There are three counters where you can order your food. There a separate counter for sandwiches, pasta, pizza and gelato.

counter for Pasta

So if you would ask me if I’d be back in Amici? Definitely. Just look at the photo below. Clean plate, not even a hint of pasta was left.

Amici di Don Bosco is located along Pasong Tamo Street, near the Walter Mart. They’re open Mondays-Saturdays. Closed on Sunday. And I’d be back there soon! Bon Apetit!

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12 Responses to “A taste of Italy in Amici”

LoadMeBaby » June 25th, 2007 at 3:04 pm

I am an Italian raised New Yorker in the Philippines. To me, Italian food is about eating giant portions of pasta and “gravy”, salad, cookies, cannoli’s and more!

Where do you recommend for “big portion” Italian Dining?

I always need to order two orders!

Help!

ParadisePhilippines » July 2nd, 2007 at 7:38 pm

can’t resist, gutom na ako. I remember the old days when I’m still working in makati.

Faye » July 6th, 2007 at 2:53 pm

I wonder how you were able to get pictures of the food? I wanted to feature this place sana for a website kaso the supervisor told me that I had to get permission from the manager, who was not around that time. I got turned off by the experience that I’m never coming back here.

ericd001 » July 9th, 2007 at 12:45 pm

mmmmmm those were my ordered foods laid in front of me, i tried to take photo of the ice cream tumblers, but i was told that its not allowed.

Vylette » July 24th, 2007 at 9:51 pm

I love Amici…I think I’ve tried everything on their menu. I’m not sure if they still have it, but there used to be a corner there for food other than pizza and pasta (I call it the viand section), they have this wonderful potato dish that you’ve really got to try. It’s like sliced potatoes baked in butter– heavenly! Another favorite is their lasagna, it’s one of the best I’ve ever tasted. True about the price, it’s not as expensive as other Italian restaurants out there. BTW, great pics. Might post some myself when I get things going on my site.

kitts » July 27th, 2007 at 6:05 pm

just recently, they have a sign that says they’re also open on Sundays

maverick004 » August 17th, 2007 at 7:58 am

are they still open? I usually drive past amici every sundays, but I always see them closed…hay, how I miss the school memories at Don Bosco. The pasta at amici, yum!!! especially the ice cream, that where I first tasted a pistacio flavored Ice cream.

marj katipunan » April 2nd, 2008 at 4:46 pm

i would like to know if you are open til 12midnight..thanks

Desi » May 22nd, 2008 at 3:31 am

I’m very glad to know that you appreciate the Italian food, I’m Italian living in Bologna (have you ever been here?). I’d really like to be there to taste their dishes, I hope to visit your Country one day.
I’d be glad to stay in touch with you, greetings from here, ciao!!

phoebe » August 14th, 2008 at 10:26 am

There’s one Amici in Tomas Morato, QC. Same building with Ratsky. Love it =)

bubbahls » August 19th, 2008 at 9:08 am

are the prices reasonable? can u give me an idea?
btw, were u able to watch THE BEAT on QTV last night?
couldnt remember the other resto they featured which name goes something like Fr? Trattoria. are u familiar with the resto? thanks.

chelle » September 21st, 2008 at 11:57 pm

wow! there ice cream are so good! d best ang food nila! i always visit there and eat some ice cream pag tapos mag grocery in walter mart.

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