Amici Di Don Bosco

I have been reading numerous blogs on food (so, I guess I'm a foodie), and I'm in a Yahoo Group called PINOYFRUGALCHOWHOUND, when I first heard about this small eatery along Arnaiz Avenue called Amici Di Don Bosco. Amici means 'friends' in Italian. I read so much about it and people were talking so much about it, so me and my friend Alona decided to drop by.

I was fortunate enough to get tips from another blog who I am an avid reader of. Be sure to check out http://www.marketmanila.com because that guy is totally awesome. He has great taste when it comes to food and food preparation. Imagine preparing tuyo ala elitista. Hard to fathom but he did make it really grand.

Anyway, we went to Amici Di Don Bosco and it was a flurry of activities. The location itself is setup like a school cafeteria, which reminded me of my days at UST Pay High School. If it's your first time, you would have no clue what to do. But me, being the sleuth that I am, researched on the place before I went there.I read somewhere that there are different counters where you order food. Pasta, pizza, panini and gelato are served at different counters.

Upon getting off the car, we were hit by the scent of Italian seasoning. That's when you know you aren't lost. We went up the steps of 'Amici' and was pleasantly surprised to see lots of people eating. Mostly upper-class citizens of Makati braving the rainy condition of that saturday afternoon.

Once you enter, on your immediate left would be the pasta counter. Alona and I grabbed a Lasagne al Forno and Canelloni Agni Spinaci,plus a huge bottle of Lipton Iced Tea. The lines were long and people were queueing to grab some food,but well worth it because the service is quick.

I also ordered some Four Seasons pizza with artichokes and olives. But the longest line was for the infamous Don Bosco gelato. As we sat down to enjoy our repast, it was quickly understood why 'Amici'had long lines for the gelato. It was simply sinfully good! The pizza was ordinary, the pasta was great,but the gelato was to die for!

Mine was Tobleron flavoured while Alona's was strawberry. For P35.00, it was more than worth it. I didn't take pics, but I brought homw the pasta menu which you can get here.

This place deserves another visit, and would definitely be part of my weekly eating adventure. Fast, affordable and absolutely yummy!