An Italian affair at Richmonde Café

MANILA, Philippines - It’s time to get the mandolins out and say “Ciao Italia!” as Richmonde Café brings you a buffet that features Italian-inspired dishes, from antipasti and zuppa to secondo piatto and dolce for a fusion fare that is truly “molto delizioso.”

Feel the passion of Italian culture as you immerse yourself in Italian cuisine starting off with a wide range of antipasti and zuppa to choose from. Appetizers such as Grand Antipasto con Carne (Assorted Cold Cuts), Insalata di Mare (Seafood Salad), Prociuto di Parma con Mango (Mango Wrapped in Proscuitto), Bruschetta Pomodoro (Tomato Bruschetta), and Arancini Con carne (Rice Balls with Bolognese) are sure to get you up and ready for the exciting trip ahead. Experience the atmosphere of a Venetian river cruise or a historic Roman city and indulge in a wide array of sumptuous Italian dishes such as Frito Minsto Pomodoro Basilico (Deep-fried Seafood with Beer Sauce), Braciole di Maiale (Neopolitan Pork Roll-up), Rotolini di Peche Pesto (Fish Roll with Pesto Cream Sauce), Scallopini alla Boscoila (Beef with Wild Mushroom Sauce), Pollo Guiseppe (Chicken Cassitore), and Risotto Spinche Gamberitti (Shrimp Fried Rice).

And of course, any Italian feast would not be complete without a spread of pasta and pizza. Spoil yourself with generous servings of Bucattini Pasta con Bolognese al forno, Spaghetti Bolognese Al forno, Gnocchi Spinache, and Lasagna Nero Mare.

To end this Italian food journey, try out the divine dolce formaggi (dessert) treats such as Frutti Di Bosco, Cannoncini, Zeppole, Cannoli and Ricotta Cheesecake.

All these and more only at Richmonde Café’s “Ciao Italia,” available from Sept. 9 to 13. The weekday buffet lunch is priced at P995 nett, and the Friday buffet dinner, P695 nett.

The Richmonde Café is located at the second floor of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For inquiries or reservations, call 689-8419 or 638-7777 extension 3409. Log on to www.richmondehotel.com or like its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RichmondeHotelOrtigas or follow on Twitter at @Richmonde_RHO.