L'Opera Ristorante Italiano

Reallife

2.0

went in after seeing it has 4.1 ratings on website, but it does not meet any standard of that. would at most give it 3, but just 2 stars because i have to say the service was quite awful. First "fine dining" restaurant that does not ask you if you want a last order and just closes the kitchen, while we are still eating all the staff is leaving the restaurant and going home, making you feel that you have to eat faster. horrible way of treating your guests. Food was not more than average italian. Not again.

Sonnnnn

5.0

My first time to dine in L'Opera (considering I've been living in BGC area close to 15 years) and all I could ask myself was why didn't I try this sooner?!?! Ordered the oysters, duck-filled truffle ravioli, champagne risotto, rib eye steak, and tiramisu. The oysters and steak were average, but what I will definitely come back for would be the following:1- Duck-Filled Ravioli - the filling was a bit mushy at first but after I got over it I was able to appreciate the amazing duck and truffle combination2- Champagne risotto - deliciously rich and creamy3- TiramisuI couldn't stop thinking about it until the next day and really considered going back 😂On top of the great food, the staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs.Overall, great dining experience.

Joneth Val

5.0

This is my mom and my ninong's favorite Italian restaurant. Going here as a child and still going here now, the food has remained excellent! The staff is also very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Despite it being a high-end restaurant, I feel very at home in L'Opera 💞

Sandi Moks

4.0

Good food end excellent services if you are bgc area must try Restaurant for special occasions We try there pasta good and super good main course and wine

Risus-99

5.0

Im not into italian food however after trying to dine in at L'opera ristorante it turns out very full-filing. You can request for you choice of pasta , on how do you want it to be serve. The pizza is absolutely great. You should try to taste their dishes , surely you will love it.

Angelie Manahan

4.0

This fine dining is one of the oldest authentic Italian restaurants in Manila, having been around since 1994. If you're a fan of seafood pasta and are looking for something adventuroud that is Off The Menu, try the Pasta Bottarga - Bottarga is the cured and salted roe of the grey mullet. The whole dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but the dining experience was well worth it. Drinks were on the house.

Santoso Lukman

4.0

Stopped by for a fairly late dinner around 2000. We were greeted when we entered and taken to a free table. The staff was always nearby so we didn't have to wait long when we were ready to order. The menu had plenty of options but we ended up getting risotto and plates of pasta to share.After ordering we were given bread to snack on while waiting for the mains. The food was really tasty. The different kinds of pasta all had different flavours and it was all delicious. I quite liked the 30 yolk pasta in the porcini sauce (you also had the option of truffle sauce) since it was so luxurious and rich.There was live music the night we were there which was interesting. Really nice looking restaurant with good service and food.

Sophie Duenas

5.0

La Dolce Vita! I celebrated my birthday here with my partner. The ambience is very elegant which is really ideal for romantic dates. Excellent customer service from the entrance to our reserved table. The staff stayed beside us while waiting for our orders. They have lots of choices from the menu. The food we ordered were super delicious plus the complimentary bread that we really enjoyed eating while waiting for our orders. Between the two pastas that we ordered, I prefer Spaghetti alle vongole. My partner requested to make it spicy and it turned really delicious! Pasta with truffle sauce was too creamy for me. Cold Tenderloin tasted so special and I really like it. The crab soup was so rich in flavor. Look how nice the plate was! Huge servings for everything we ordered! Good for sharing. Tiramisu! OMG! I super like this one! It was so rich in flavor and super delicious! It was really an awesome freebie!

Ed Carulli

4.0

Our boss always treats us here. They have good Caesar Salad and Arrabbiata. The mains are big enough to share and the steak could feed four if you’ve had salad and soup prior. Attentive servers are always a plus.

Kathlene Marie De Chavez

4.0

Hidden inside all those resto bars, I got invited to a quaint Italian restaurant in BGC Fort Strip. The ambiance of the decor of the place was on point and perfect for a romantic dinner date with you significant other. Staff was very polite and attentive as we were seated and served with food. They offered us one of their newer dishes that aren't on the menu and we got familiarized with each type of dish and how it's called in Italian. First up we got their Antipasti di Terra or Hearty Appetizers, then Pizze or better known favorite Pizzas. Next were the Pasta Fresca or Homemade Pastas, followed by the Secondidi Pesce or Fish Main Course and was topped off with their Dolci or Desserts. Below is a rundown on how each dish impressed me.Antipasti di Terra(Hearty Appetizers) Crudo di manzo (P560)Beef carpaccio, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomato anfrerucola, beef tartare with a sliver of seared foie gras, Bresaola (dried beef) filled with mascarpone and Gorgonzola cheeses. One of the best italian beefs I've tasted, the savoriness of the beef paired well with the parmesan cheese. The savoriness of the beef has coupled well with the saltiness of the cheese. There's also the sliver of foie gras and Bresaola for a specific taste of Italian to look forward to as well. I finished the remaining Bresaola, as it was THAT good. Frutta fresca Romaine greens with apple sticks, mango cubes, and grape slices topped with ground walnuts and drizzled with truffle balsamic sauce. My impression was an Italian version of a fruit salad with some greens. I loved how the apple sticks were cut, it made the salad have this crispy texture together with the romaine greens. The grape slices, walnuts and mango cubes added a bit sweetness to the salad. All ingredients were fresh and had the right amount of ripeness. Insalate mista di mareFresh cold seafood salad of shrimps, clams, squid, mussels, and cuttlefish marinated in fresh lemon and extra virgin olive oil on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves. To me it was an Italian Seafood salad. The Lemon slices squeezed on to the salad added a zing to the taste of it, which complements the seafood. The clams and mussels was a good extra addition to make the salad even more delicious. Although I wish they had used prawns instead of shrimps although the shrimps were larger than the ones I see in the wet market. Pizze(Pizza)L’Opera(P590)The house pizza topped with spiced salami, anchovies, and blue cheese on pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese. I love the mix of the toppings, although its not for all, since some people don't like anchovies on their pizza but who doesn't love salami, blue cheese on pomodoro and mozzarella cheese. The smell of the blue cheese on the pomodoro can be smelled 20feet away while it was being served away from us, a clear indication of it's authenticity. Pizza con verdure grigliate(P510)Grilled eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Never was a fan of vegetable pizza until I tried theirs, the grilled eggplant, zucchini and mozarella cheese were complementing each other. The eggplant tames the sweetness of the zucchini and saltiness of mozarella cheese. Pasta Fresca (Homemade Pastas)Ravioli all’ aragosta(P610)Homemade lobster and shrimp in ravioli wrapper with a cream sauce. Who wouldn't love lobster and shrimp wrapped together in cream sauce right? (well there's the people who have seafood allergy, God Bless their unlucky souls ). By far my favorite dish on their menu. You can really taste the seafood with just the right amount of cream sauce other restaurants stuff their ravioli with cream sauce and you can't even taste the seafood inside. Tajerin 30 tuorli alla chitarra di porcini o di tartufo (Homemade pasta made with 30 egg yolks per kilo of pasta in a porcini or truffle sauce. Another favorite! 30 egg yolks was mixed per kilo on this dish, evident from how each spoonful of pasta I had was heavy and filling. The truffle sauce was evident altho it wasn't that strong which was good since the high light was the 30 egg yolk. I can order this solely as a meal and get the bill on my next visit. Secondidi Pesce (Main Course)Scaloppine di vitello al Marsala o al limone (P1000)Sliced Dutch veal tenderloin in Marsala sauce. The Marsala wine was evident from the juices of the veal tenderloin, the meat was soft and tender as we requested medium rare. I love the meat to the point i got first dibs on the last cut. Filetto di salmone allo spumanteNorwegian salmon steak sautéed in white wine in a light cream sauce. The salmon was prepared well, it doesn't have that freezer aftertaste that some restaurant have. It taste fresh and delectable with a hint of exquisiteness on the eyes. Risotto ChampagneItalian rice cooked in champagne and smoked mozzarella cheese. I found this dish less appealing as some might think that the risotto look likes a porridge to a common man. The taste was okay although nothing remarkable about it. Dolci(Desserts)Panna Cotta con miele o frutti di bosco (Panna cotta with mango)Italian cream custard that they're famous form with fresh mango and cold rich chocolate sauce. Dessert was the bomb.com ! The italian cream custard was delicious paired with the fresh sweet mango and chocolate sauce.Favorites: Ravioli all’ aragosta, Homemade pasta made with 30 egg yolks,Sliced Dutch veal tenderloin in Marsala sauce and Panna cotta with mangoService 5/5 - servers were attentive even though we weren't the only ones there during lunch rushFood 4.5/5 - Food was impeccable and almost perfect.Price 4/5- Typical authentic Italian restaurant price although I'd eat here than more expensive Italian places.Ambiance 5/5- Perfect for a lunch or dinner date. I'll surely bring my future SO here.