Olives at ThunderBird Resort

 I scored a very good staycation deal at Thunderbird Hotel  in Binangonan from a travel exposition  (Read more of our Thunderbird Resort Staycation here) for my father' birthday.  

 

The resort is wonderful ~ scenic and tranquil. As it is located on the mountain ridges, it is a bit of a drive back to the town center, if you want to grab something to eat.    

And as Olives is the only restaurant within sight, we decided to give the place a try. 

 

Olives is an Italian themed restaurant with Tuscan interiors and decors.  My boys love pizza and pasta so eating here was actually just became a good choice.

 

The restaurant exudes an old Europe appeal. The ambience was tranquil and expensive.  It was good I wasn't paying (lol!) 

 

 

 

We ordered Four Cheese Pizza (P680) and Pizza Margherita (P380+).  Their pizza are oven baked which we find tastier and more flavorful.

 

We also had Creamy Blue Cheese Mozzarella (P250) and Sea Food Alfredo (P250).  Both were good, but was a bit disappointed, since they taste the same.  I should have just ordered a tomato base pasta. 

VERDICT:

• An order can serve for about 2-3 persons. 
• The pizzas we have ordered are both spot on. They were perfectly baked. 
• Price is reasonable given the quality of food and the ambience of the place. 
• Staff were very attentive and accommodating. 

 

Olives is recommended for girlfriends/boyfriends night out or special occasions with your better half.    

 

Olives is located at the Thunderbird Resorts and Casino,

Eastridge Avenue in Binangonan Rizal. 

 

For inquiries check out Thunderbirds website: www.thunderbird-asia.com

Amoroma Ristorante Tagaytay ~ Authentic Italian!

 

The place is a bit unassuming from the outside and I would not have dared venture inside, if not for the beautiful reviews I have read from the other bloggers!
 
The inside of the restaurant, however, tells a different story.
There were obvious efforts from the owners to transform the place into a bona fide little Italian restaurant: 

... upon entering using the back door access from the restaurant's parking,  you would we delighted with the sight of numerous Italian Renaissance paintings that adorned the halls, a real working wood fired brick oven is also something you would not normally see elsewhere,  red checkered plaid pattern tablecloths and Italian music at the background would surely complete your dining experience.

 

 

 

 

There is a notice posted by the kitchen window: Orders are prepared fresh, simply put... "you shouldn't eat here if you are already hungry and famished, since it would be a while before they have your orders finished and served". 

 

When our food finally came, there were no frills and plating was almost nil,  honestly not very attractive.  Hohum...

 

 

Until we took a bite and unanimously agreed that this is by far one of the best pizza we have had... the waiting and the simple plating became forgivable... 

 

 

 

L-R/T-B: We ordered 5 Italian cheese pizza, carbonara, focaccia bread in pesto genovese dip, crab and shrimp stuffed pasta in tomato and cream sauce and creamy mushroom soup (not on photo)

 

 
VERDICT
 
We are happy we decided to stop over for lunch.  Amoroma Ristorante (literal translation "I Love Rome") succeeded in giving us a taste of Rome.
 
Pricing is a bit steep for most Juan, but I think the price was worth it.  We love everything that we ordered and would not hesitate to come back.

When in Tagaytay and if you are craving for authentic Italian cuisine, do not hesitate and seek out Amoroma Ristorante. Highly recommended.
 

Amoroma Ristorante Italiano is located in Tagaytay City.

Address: Calamba Road, Tolentino East, Tagaytay City

Contact Numbers: (046) 696-3582 / (0916) 3829883