{"id":32143,"date":"2018-06-05T00:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=32143"},"modified":"2020-01-07T17:55:18","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T09:55:18","slug":"la-spezia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/la-spezia\/","title":{"rendered":"La Spezia is Quezon City’s best Italian hole-in-the-wall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coast to coast.<\/p>\n

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Just when you thought there’s no authentic Italian restaurant<\/strong> out there that could be as real as the food you’ve tasted in Italy, here comes La Spezia with all the flavors you could only dream of.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Book a table here and get a discount!<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n
La Spezia (l\u00e4 spet sy\u00e4) is a coastal town in Italy, just east of its more popular neighbor, Cinque Terre, a world UNESCO site. The Mediterranean cities feature local food that stands out for the mixture of flavors reflecting years of tradition and its fresh seafood. La Spezia is no exception.<\/p>\n
Update: <\/strong>Want to see the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Quezon City<\/a><\/strong> this month?<\/pre>\n
La Spezia | Photo from Wall Paper Tycoon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Enderun mates, Sean Yuquimpo and Aaron Shiu, both having studied and lived in Europe, come together to bring simple and fresh Italian cuisine done right<\/strong>. At Spezia, you will travel from coast to coast through your palate.<\/p>\n
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This hole-in-the-wall is as humble and homey as its namesake, but don’t let its laidback ambience fool you \u2013 there’s no rest for the wicked chef, as they’re on their sixth menu overall<\/strong>, providing every bit of flavor the seasons have to offer<\/strong>. As a practice, their menu changes every season to adjust to the availability quality of ingredients.<\/p>\n
Fun Fact:<\/strong> Some of the photos on the wall are Sean's own photos taken from his travels.<\/pre>\n
Al fresco area | Photo from La Spezia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from La Spezia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Currently, their menu is very summer-oriented, new dishes have been added <\/strong><\/em>to celebrate the bounty of vegetables.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
La Spezia traces back to the roots of Italian cuisine by focusing first on the ingredients, which they guarantee are fresh and sustainable. They support farmers and fishermen by sourcing direct. Expect an unapologetically short menu of timeless classics, as well as unique and stand-out desserts<\/strong> by Chef Aaron, who heads the kitchen. Check out their bestsellers available this season.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Burrata<\/h2>\n
Italian mozzarella di buffalo with pistachios, almonds, and balsamic modena<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Caprese Insalata<\/h2>\n
Salad with Italian mozzarella, garden tomatoes, basil, pesto, and mixed greens<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Risotto Classico<\/h2>\n
Arborio rice, Italian pancetta, 18-month old Parmigiano reggiano, and sweet summer peas<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Spaghetti Pomodoro e Basilico<\/h2>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Spaghetti Agile Pesca<\/h2>\n
Photo from La Spezia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Bistecca alla Florentina<\/h2>\n
Porterhouse (Black Angus, USDA Prime), medium rare, with mixed salad<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Pollo Impanato<\/h2>\n
Sous-vides half chicken, couscous, basil, and extra virgin salad<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from La Spezia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Carbonara with Black Italian Truffle<\/h2>\n
Eggs, 18-month old Parmeggiano reggiano, and black Italian alba truffles<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from La Spezia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Camicia Pear Gelato<\/h2>\n
Poached pear & flambeed pear, graham crust, vanilla ice cream, and balsamic syrup<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Zeppole<\/h2>\n
Lemon-infused Italian donut, strawberry coulis, mascarpone, and mint<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Whichever you choose, you’re sure to get an elevated yet approachable experience. This is the La Spezia’s core and they will move forward with this focus as they bring in more secret menu specials<\/strong> as time goes by. For now, there is enough on the plate to enjoy and return, and return twice more.<\/p>\n
You can also view this restaurant in the app. Search for “LA SPEZIA<\/strong>” to view contact details, location and its menu. If you still haven’t, download Booky<\/a> to experience the convenience of searching and booking restaurants offline!<\/p>\n
This restaurant is part of Booky’s Summer Barbecue #EatSale from June 6 to 11, 2018.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Get \u20b1500 off –  all day, every day. Hurry! Book now, while seats last!<\/p>\n
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Discounts are applied when you bill reaches \u20b11,000<\/pre>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n90 Scout Dr. Lascano St., Laging Handa near Tomas Morato, Quezon City
\n(0917) 317-8992<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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