WHERE TO EAT IN BAGUIO: Alfoncito's Place, "Original Italian Style of Cooking with a Twist"

Alfoncito's Place is one of the newest restaurants in Baguio City which specializes in Italian cuisines. Located at the lower ground floor of EDY Building along Kisad Road, it is away from the busy downtown area of Session Road. Alfoncito's Place opened in September 2013 and serves pastries, coffee, sandwiches, shakes, pasta and more. Their menu boasts of their "original Italian style of cooking with a twist". That we have to find for ourselves...

Upon arrival at the restaurant, we were warmly welcomed by the owners, Ms. Michelle Maico and Mark Maico. The restaurant is a bit small with only a few tables, but it's cozy and has that homey feel. I certainly love the restaurant's cutesy artworks, wall decors and colorful paper cut-outs that made up its interior set up. It's an ideal dining hideaway for catching up with friends, casual dates, business meeting and family bonding.

For dinner during the recently concluded Baguio Food Tour 2014, we were able to sample on some great food that Alfoncito's Place offers.

Chicken Crostini - PHP 100.00

As starter, we had the Chicken Crostini which is a serving of toasted country breads topped with chicken strip, melted cheese and tomatoes.

Barbecue Pork Panini - PHP 145.00

It has perfectly grilled delicious pieces of pork in a tasty satisfying bread. The salad on the side is a perfect match. It has crunchy and fresh vegetables that adds texture to the dish.

Penne Alla Bolognese - PHP 180.00

A classic paste dish served in creamy, meaty and rich tomato-based sauce. Topped with mouth-watering meat balls, the slow cooking of the soffritto gives this dish that deep and rich bolognese flavor.

Spaghetti al Aglio e Olive - PHP 155.00

I'm not a fan of oil-based pasta, but Alfoncito's Spaghetti al Aglio e Olive is quite good. It has that distinct garlic and olive oil flavor and topped with sliced olives and bits of chili flakes.

Linguini al Pesto with Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken - PHP 180.00

Al Alfoncito's classic, the pasta has a very tasty fresh pesto sauce. The oven-baked herbed chicken strips were moist, tender and very flavorful. Though, it was a little salty for my taste buds but the herbiness of the chicken balanced it out.

For our drinks, we had an array of hot and cold drinks. My personal favorite is the Cucumber Twist which is a mix of cucumber, lemon and mint. Very refreshing drink!

Signature Hot Chocolate - PHP 80.00

Strawberry Oatmeal Shake (PHP 130.00), Fruity Morning Shake (PHP 130.00) and Cucumber Twist (PHP 50.00)

Irish Creme - PHP 80.00

For dessert, we had Peaches and Cream Crepe, Apple and Cinnamon Crepe and Nutty Banana Crepe. They were all good. Creamy and not too sweet. The apple and cinnamon crepe is my personal favorite.

Peaches and Cream Crepe - PHP 100.00

Apple and Cinnamon Crepe - PHP 100.00

Nutty Banana Crepe - PHP 100.00

So, if you're looking for a new place to hang-out or a cozy dining place in Baguio with good-tasting food, relaxing ambiance and awesome staff, Alfoncito's Place is the best place for you!

Alfoncito's Place

Address: Lower Ground Floor, EDY Building
Kisad Road, Baguio City Philippines 2600
Operating Hours: Open from Monday to Saturday at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Wednesdays 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Contact Number: (+63) 0915-785-2947
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlfoncitosPlace

How to get to Alfoncito's Place

The easiest way to get there is to take a taxi and tell the driver to bring you to Starwood Hotel along Kisad Road. EDY building is located right beside Starwood Hotel. You can find Alfoncito's Place at the lower ground floor of the building, right under Maybank.

READ ALSO:

• Restaurants in Baguio City (PART 1)
• How to get to Baguio City from Manila and Vice Versa by Bus and by Private Car

This is part of Baguio Food Tour 2014 that happened on March 1-2, 2014. #BFT2014 is a gastronomic adventure in the Summer Capital of the Philippines participated by 10 bloggers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Beyond the usual tourist attractions, this event aims to promote Baguio City as a food destination in Northern Luzon.

WHERE TO STAY IN BAGUIO CITY

• Azalea Residences, "Your Holiday Haven in Baguio City!"

WHERE TO EAT IN BAGUIO CITY

• Le Chef's Breakfast Buffet at The Manor, Camp John Hay
• Ketchup Food Community's Rancho Norte and Happy Tummy
• Alfoncito's Place, "Original Italian Style of Cooking with a Twist"
• Tradisyon, "Pinoy Comfort Food" at Azalea Residences
• Sage /saj/ Restaurant
• Rasa Pura Singaporean Seafood Restaurant
• Bencab Museum and Cafe Sabel, "An Amazing Place to Appreciate Art in Tuba Benguet"

Disclosure: Alfoncito's Place is one of the Partner-Restaurants of #BaguioFoodTour2014. Thank you for hosting us in Baguio City.