I recently celebrated my birthday at Rossi Pizza in the City of Dreams Manila with my daughters who are avid fans of Italian food. I had heard a lot about Rossi Pizza and was curious about it, especially its pizzas which are supposedly made in the authentic Roman-style. Walking into the restaurant, I was already getting excited because of the smells – everything reminded me of Italy and I couldn’t wait to eat some authentic Italian food!
And Rossi Pizza didn’t disappoint. I find the place more authentic for Italian food lovers. I had to try the bestsellers, which included the classic Margherita, Quattro Formaggi (with parmesan, gorgonzola and taleggio cheeses, Funghi (creamed mushrooms, roasted mushrooms, vegan TVP and arugula), and Vegana (eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and onion). The 12-inch pizzas feature vegetarian and imported protein toppings.
My daughters and I also wanted to try some of the pasta favorites, such as the Rossi’s Carbonara (spaghetti, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, and guanciale cured pork), Fettucine con Polpette alle Abruzzese (medium ribbon pasta, beef and pork mortadella meatballs, and tomato sauce), and Spaghettone “Mancini” alle Vongole (spaghetti with clams from Bicol in olive oil, garlic, and white wine sauce).
Looking for something lighter? Rossi Pizza has a wide selection of salads and snacks, including Burrata with Parma Ham, salad greens with caramelized walnuts, and arugula salad with homemade cured salmon. Completing the menu at Rossi Pizza are Italian desserts including the well-loved tiramisu; homemade gelatos in eight flavors: Coffee, Vanilla, Cherry, Strawberry, Mint Chocolate, Hazelnut, Mango and Tiramisu; and milkshakes in Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Hazelnut and Strawberry flavors.
There’s surely something for everyone here and this place is perfect if you’re looking to celebrate with your family and indulge in good food.
I want to personally thank Ms. Charisse Chuidian (VP for PR and Communication and Ms. Romina Gervacio (Director of Public Relations) of City of Dreams for giving me a memorable (and delicious) birthday!
How It Started
With the popularity of the first Rossi Trattoria and Pizza at Studio City Macau where it is recognized as among the most authentic Italian restaurants, Geoff Andres who was Property President in 2018-2021 at the Macau property before assuming the same position at City of Dreams Manila, invited the outlet to open a pizzeria at the Manila property.
It was also Mr. Andres who named the popular resort’s pizza place after the Italian multiple Grand Prix motorcycle racer and considered one of the greatest of all time in his sport, Valentino Rossi, who was later lauded for reviving his hometown’s economy with a pizza place and other enterprises. This also explains the Vespa scooter that welcomes diners to Rossi.
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