The authentic taste of Naples is now in Manila, as renowned Italian 'Pizza Man' Salvatore Cuomo opens Salvatore Cuomo & Bar, the celebrity chef's first premium casual dining restaurant in the Philippines.
True Neapolitan by Way of Cuomo
Born of an Italian father and a Japanese mother, Salvatore Cuomo is a renowned celebrity chef who is hailed as the pioneer of Neapolitan pizza in Japan and is also known as the Italian Cuisine Ambassador. His culture and upbringing bring the best of two countries, the Japanese motivation for perfection and excellence meeting the freshest quality ingredients for traditional Neapolitan-style Italian cuisine.
Guests at the newly opened restaurant at Uptown Parade in Bonifacio Global City can expect heartwarming and hearty "true food" the premium casual dining way — a fine meal enjoyed in a modern and elegant setting, without any stiffness in the ambiance and service.
A Slice of Pizza Napoletana
The beauty of the classic and revered napoletana, or Neapolitan-style pizza, is in its simplicity. To perfect this type of pizza entails careful process, from the selection of the finest ingredients to using the best and always-fresh dough. The right kind of brick oven and technique to make each pizza turn out properly cooked are also essential.
Begin your first slice of Napoletana pizza with Quattro Formaggi (P750), a four cheese pizza served with honey to drizzle for an interesting salty and sweet combination. For a truly original creation, pizza lovers must not miss out on the D.O.C. (Denominazione Di Origine Controllata, P820). It is an original pizza creation by Chef Salvatore that uses all the best ingredients there is: fully-ripened cherry tomatoes, generous amounts of bufala mozzarella, basil, and a splash of olive oil.
Guests can have a peek on how each and every pizza at Salvatore Cuomo & Bar is made with their open kitchen, where the chefs are in their best element. The pizza station is just by the corner with the brick oven shipped from Naples, churning out fresh and hot pizza one after the other.
True Italian Flavors Beyond Pizza
Raising the bar of Italian food in Manila are other specialties aside from the popular brick-oven pizzas. Before your meal, complimentary bread is served, a selection of various bread in a basket, including Zepoli, a crisp fried dough, in seaweed flavor. Guests may then start their meal on a refreshing note with Caprese di Mozzarella di Bufala (Buffalo Mozzarella Salad, P750) or the Tagliere di Affettati (P960), a plate of traditional Italian cured meats sliced paper thin.
Make your pasta extra special with Fettucine ai Scampi (P850), lush with plump crustacean, or for another flavorful seafood dish, must-try is the Zuppa di Pesce (Catch of the Day, P1,200), a pot of comforting and hearty soup filled with the fresh flavors of the fish. For a modern spin on an Italian favorite, order the Spaghetti alla Spuma di Carbonara (480)–an airy version of carbonara!
To seal your Italian meal, Salvatore Cuomo & Bar serves Paul Bassett coffee, specially imported from Australia’s famous coffee prodigy who won the World Barista Championship at the age of 25. After slices of true Italian pizza, have a sip of Paul Bassett's finest brews and espressos to end your premium Italian feast.
For a taste of true Neapolitan food, Salvatore Cuomo & Bar Philippines is now open daily for lunch and dinner, with an afternoon caffe menu offered from 2pm to 6pm. Visit the new restaurant located on the ground floor of Uptown Parade in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Call 946-3072 and 946-3073 for inquiries & reservations, visit salvatorecuomoph.com, and follow them on Instagram (@salvatorecuomoph) and Facebook (/SalvatorePhilippines).
