Hello, my name is Karen Momono, a local staff member!
On a personal note, I have only a little over a week left in my tenure here, and my long but short life in Cebu is coming to an end.
I will only have a few more articles to share about Cebu with you all at ・・・・. To be honest, I haven't fully conveyed what I have experienced during my 11-month stay in the Philippines, so I will continue to write until the end so that I can share everything with you in the remaining articles, so I hope you will continue to read them during the rest of my stay☺!
And after all that enthusiasm, today's article is about...
Popular Italian Restaurant in Cebu
ANZANII have been curious about this restaurant, ANZANI, ever since I saw the information about it on the Internet! To tell the truth, I have been curious about this restaurant, ANZANI, ever since I saw information about it on the Internet. However, I had been waiting for the right time to visit because the price was a bit expensive, but I finally decided to visit because my remaining time in Cebu was getting fewer☺!
And I thought from the bottom of my heart, "I'm glad I went! I want to go back! I want to go there again! Today's article is about a delicious Italian restaurant"ANZANI".I would like to introduce to you all about
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Italian Restaurant "ANZANI"~Anzani
The exterior looks like this.
It was midday when I visited, and from the outside it was momentarily difficult to tell if the restaurant was open. But I was relieved to see the word OPEN. It is open during the day from 11:30 to 14:30.
*The exterior of the building is lit up at night, giving it a luxurious look. 
Once inside, the fashionable atmosphere is immediately enhanced.
The quiet and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant unintentionally makes one feel a little nervous. This is indeed a high-class thalian restaurant in Cebu.
The restaurant is decorated with various awards it has received, including TripAdvisor, the largest travel information site. It is evident that this restaurant is very popular.
Inside the store
The restaurant is spacious and has many seats. There are also terrace seats and semi-private rooms separated by walls, so you can probably get in without a reservation, but if you have a specific number of people and time in mind from the beginning, there is no harm in making a reservation.
Reservations are also required if you have a preferred seat.
Seating for two to large groups is available.
Round table seating is also available. These seats are located near the entrance and are slightly separated from the other seats, giving them a private feel.
ANZANI also has terrace seating.
It is a pleasant environment surrounded by greenery outside rather than ・・・・ overlooking Cebu city!
However, ANZANI itself is located on a slightly elevated plateau, and on top of that, the terrace seats face the mountain side, so it is undeniable that there are many mosquitoes.
At night, it is illuminated, creating an even more fashionable and romantic atmosphere.
Good atmosphere, suitable for dates:)
Ideal for celebratory occasions! Stylish space surrounded by wine
It is also just an Italian restaurant,ANZANI has many wines.
It is also nice to be able to choose from a wide variety while picking it up yourself. In many Italian restaurants in the Philippines, customers can choose from a wide variety of wines displayed in a wine cellar, etc., while holding the wine in their hands.
And this ANZANI is a little different from other stores.Stylish spaceis staged.
Here it is
Table seating in a wine cellar! Exactly,A special stylish space surrounded by wine ★ Wine lovers will love it.
Another nice thing about this place is that it is a semi-private room. The space is semi-subterranean, down a flight of stairs from the regular ANZANI seating area, which makes it a little more special and away from the other customers.
It would be very appreciated if you reserve and secure a table for a birthday party, a farewell party, or some other celebration.
It is a great place to create great memories in a great space with great food.
*If you wish to use this service, we recommend that you make a reservation.
menu
ANZANI Menu
This is the lunch menu.
ANZANI is open both day and night, with different menus and price ranges. Both day and night course menus are available, but the lunch course is more budget-friendly.
Sandwiches are only available for lunch.
The most expensive dish for lunch is about 600 pesos. On the night menu, the most expensive dish more than doubles the price to about 1,900 pesos.
For more information about the menu, please contact us.
Here is the menu on ANZANI's website.
Click here for drink menu
Imported beers and other beers are also available☺ and of course, local beers.
cooking
Now I would like to show you the actual dishes we ordered! Just because the price is reasonably high doesn't mean it's good, right! Yes. The important thing is."Taste."
I would also like to state with presumption the actual feedback we have received!
First and foremost, let's quench our dry thirst. This time, we ordered beer.
They have not only wine but also beer! My friend ordered San Miguel Light and I ordered San Miguel Apple. After we had placed our orders, the staff first brought us...
HERE.
Can you guess what it is? (laughs)
pastries (e.g. croissants)Yes, sir!
At my time, there were two types to choose from: tomato and plain. They sometimes have several types depending on the timing and also the type of food depends on the day.
At the same time, they offer three different sauces.
From left to right: olive oil, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar
Both individual and course dishes are always served first when ordered. You can eat it while waiting for the first dish to arrive, or if there is a sauce-type dish that comes later, you can dip it in the sauce and enjoy a different taste.
*BEEF CARPACCIO
Before,I had it when I went to Boracay.Beef CarpaccioI'll never forget the taste of that raw meat! I couldn't forget the taste of that raw meat, so when I found it on the menu, I ordered it immediately! It was from a completely different restaurant, but my expectations were high because of my previous memories.
And here is the beef carpaccio from ANZANI!
I have to admit that it is less powerful than the one I got in Boracay because it is smaller in quantity.
The key, however, is the taste! The taste is ・・・・
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Delicious!
Slices of parmesan cheese elegantly placed on top of the beef. You can feel it slowly melt in your mouth. The acidity of the orange also accentuates the flavor, making it exquisite!It was very tasty!I did say that the look was less impressive than the one in Boracay, but as for the taste, I prefer ANZANI's Beef Carpaccio ☺.
It was the kind of dish that you would be sorry to run out of and would want to cherish every bite.
PEPERONI SAUSAGES
Speaking of Italian food, yes, we are familiar with it. "PIZZA." Pizza and pasta are usually standard fare.
However, this time I wanted to have other dishes, so after much deliberation, I gave up on pasta and ordered pizza☺.
The volume is much larger than expected. It is also firm and filling. The sausage is packed with flavor ☺.
This one is more than satisfactory for two people.
BBQ BABY BACK PORK RIBS
Since we came to a stylish restaurant that we cannot usually visit, we ordered one of the main menu items☺.
pork rib
One whole baked potato. Cheese on top. As a native of Hokkaido, this alone is enough to satisfy me! (It's a potato. It's simple.)
The main course, pork ribs, is seasoned with a sweet BBQ sauce. And what is shocking is how tender the meat is.Anyway, it is soft.Being pork ribs, the meat is bone-in, but it easily loosens with a fork and knife. At first bite, I thought the meat was a little too sweet. But the accompanying potatoes were a perfect chopstick rest, and I was able to finish the dish with great relish ☺ As one would expect from a restaurant that has been so thoughtfully prepared.
*Total amount
The amount of money spent for lunch at ANZANI this time
Lunch time: two people
- Beef Carpaccio P360
- Sausage PIZZA P345
- BBQ pork ribs P495
- 4 beers (San Miguel) P80/P90 x 3
- Service charge P210
Total 1760peso / 880peso per person
If you are used to Filipino prices, this amount of money for one meal may seem expensive, but if you think about having such a large portion of food at a restaurant of this quality in Japan, this amount of money seems quite inexpensive.
Staff customer service
A restaurant's reputation is directly linked to the customer service attitude of the staff working in the restaurant. In Japan, the word "omotenashi" (hospitality) is used to describe the importance placed on the attitude toward customers, and most restaurants put a great deal of effort into training their staff.
On the contrary, what I feel while living in the Philippines is the freedom of Filipinos. People take selfies, look at Facebook, and play games on their cell phones while on duty. Or if they have free time, they are chatting without doing anything, singing songs while serving customers or paying at the cash register.
However, it is of course correct to say that this honestly "depends on the person." It depends on the "people", the "workplace" and the "education". So, it may be wrong to say that Filipinos are like this! But to summarize, here are some of the general characteristics of Filipinos."Many people work freely and moderately hands-off."I think that the word "I" applies to them. For better or worse, they live in freedom. lol
I've preambleed a long time, but what I want to say here is that because of this way of working, it is common in Filipino restaurants for the food not to be served when ordered, for spills to be left as they are, and for dirty tables to be left untouched. (laugh).
But hereAt ANZANI, we have nothing to complain about, and the staff treats us with the kind of customer service we would expect in Japan!
There I saw them acting on the customer's request before being asked to do so. The uncomplaining, pleasant customer service and smiles make me feel great☺.
In a restaurant, the food is of course important, but so is the attitude of the wait staff. ANZANI has been introduced in various places and has won awards. I am sure that ANZANI satisfies not only Filipinos but also travelers from other countries in every respect.
More about ANZANI
Address: Anzani New Mediterranean Restaurant Panorama Heights,Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City, 6000, Philippines
Phone number: +63 32 2327375
Business hours: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-24:00
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