My very first Facebook video, circa 2009, is of me with my older sister’s barkada, eating at Italianni's BGC. But my memory of that place goes well beyond their BGC branch. I have memories with my dearly departed mother, ordering and ordering extra bread, to savor their yummy olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip. Mom and I would ask for grated Parmesan cheese, and we would sprinkle it liberally onto the dip to add a bit of salty-savory flavor to it.
My go-to dish there is the Spaghetti Vongole and the pasta with giant meatballs. Safe to say, I have a lot of great memories at Italianni’s. And I’m sure many Filipinos do, too. In the succeeding years, admittedly, I grew away from Italianni’s, discovering new restos, and going through different foodie phases—from a Japanese ramen craze, to Korean barbecue, and then a steakhouse phase.
But their “All Yours All Day” promo has reinvigorated my love for Italianni’s, with me realizing that I’ve been eating there more often now. The campaign, now on its fourth season, is perfect for solo dining, treating friends, nephews, and nieces, or simply for those on the go who need a quality, hearty meal quickly. It’s supremely affordable, too. Some of the combo meals are priced below P500, complete with drinks and their beloved complimentary bread. Carb overload.
CLASSIC COMBO Side Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, and a drink make for an easy, hearty meal set. (Photo: Italianni's)
This May, the casual dining chain rolled out season four of its “All Yours All Day” offering, with meals starting at P385 for a complete set that includes an appetizer, entrée, and drink. The promo continues Italianni’s push to make casual dining more accessible without sacrificing the hearty Italian-American dishes many diners have come to associate with the brand.
I recently added the season four media preview of the new dishes. I love how they keep on calling it seasons. It’s like waiting for new episodes, but with food.
The meal begins with complimentary Tuscan and focaccia bread, still one of the restaurant’s strongest draws for longtime patrons like me. Guests can then choose from appetizers such as the Side Caesar Salad, Pepperoni Pizzetta, Carrot Soup, or Chicken Fingers & Chips with honey mustard for an additional charge.
For mains, diners can choose among Pork Adobo Rice, Grilled Porkloin, Seafood Vegetables and Rice, or Chicken Parmigiana, depending on their appetite and budget. Drinks include a House Blend Iced Tea, while the Blushing Fizzy Tea is available for an added fee. Dessert add-ons such as Affogato and Double Espresso are also available for those wanting to extend the meal a little longer. Now, more bread please!
The promo is available for dine-in customers across all Italianni’s branches nationwide and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotional offers.
SWEET FINISH Affogato caps off the meal with a comforting mix of espresso and ice cream. (Photo: Italianni's)
