Don Limone, Beyond Beautiful Cheesecakes

New York Cheesecake
Php205

The good people behind Dana Bella's Oven have opened a new restaurant in Aguirre Avenue (a thriving mecca for unique hole in the wall dining places South of Manila) called Don Limone. Together with our ahem food-loving friends, we were invited to visit the new place and try out the new menu.

Meatball Al Forno
A dozen of oven roasted meatballs in spicy Pico De Gallo salsa
Php195

Hummus En Fuego
Roasted garlic hummus topped with hot pepper infused
extra virgin olive oil, herbs, olives, cheese and served with hot focaccia
Php165

Roasted Potatoes & Cheddar
Oven roasted potatoes with lean bacon, onion, and cheddar cheese
Served with side of aioli and pomodoro sauce
Php175

Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine lettuce, blended with classic Caesar dressing,
accented with imported Parmegiano-Regiano cheese
and house-made herb croutons
Php225

Caprese Diablo
Creamy feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, lightly seasoned mixed greens,
black olives, topped with Madriana balsamic vinegar,
and hot pepper infused extra virgin olive oil with basil
Php245

Casalinga
traditional beef meatballs and lean bacon, blended with pomodoro sauce
and melted Mozzarella
Php225

Pollo Pesto
Roasted chicken breast, mushroom, and black olives,
folded in home-made pesto sauce with grated Parmesan cheese
Php245

Pescatore
Boneless white fish fillet, local mussels, garlic, and fresh herbs,
steamed in spicy pomodoro-red wine broth
Php245

Margherita
Pomodoro Sauce, Basil, Mozzarella
Php295

El Greco
Extra Virgin Olive oil, Feta Cheese, Pesto, Cranberry, Caramelized Onion,
fresh herbs, Mozzarella, and a drizzle of Don Limone's Hot Honey
Php395

Lingua Limone
Slow braised beef tongue in brandy mushroom cream sauce,
served with Pomodoro Risotto and Hot Honey-glazed Carrots
Php325

Chicken Sardena with Couscous

Blueberry White Chocolate
Php255

We loved the layout and overall ambiance of Don Limone. The design- both of the interior and al fresco area- is chic but nevertheless very cozy. It is a quiet place to have a drink, definitely more relaxing than the many bars found along Aguirre. Most importantly, the food is good, and despite the fact that the food comes in generous servings, it still is easy on the budget. Not to mention easy on the eyes, too, as Don Limone obviously gives a lot of importance to plating and presentation as they do to the quality and flavor of the food.

Alla Bismark
Pomodoro Sauce, Roasted Potato, Lean Bacon,
Sunny Side-up Egg, Mozzarella
Php345

The Alla Bismark Pizza is a must-try. We were all in agreement in that just by reading from the menu, it would not be on the top of our to-order list. Potatoes and egg on a pizza? But lo and behold, it was a runaway favorite for the night. Who would have guessed that potatoes and egg on a pizza would taste so good. Admittedly though, it is not for anyone on a diet. The Alla Bismark is as filling as it sounds.

Roasted Chicken
Unique flavored tender roasted chicken
in Don Limone's special herbs and spices,
served with Lemon Roasted Potatoes and Hot Honey-glazed Carrots
Whole- Php585; Half- Php295

The Roasted Chicken is also a big favorite. The chicken is juicy, tender, and extremely flavorful while the roasted potatoes served with it seems to have soaked up all the wonderful flavors of the chicken making it so addicting to nibble on. The honey-glazed carrots holds its own as well giving the huge meal a delightfully healthy touch.

Frutti di Mare
Seafood Risotto. Aromatic saffron infused rice mixed with
sauteed shrimp, fish, calamari, mussels, diced carrots, green olives,
and fresh tomatoes. Circled with creamy seafood sauce
Regular (serves 1-2)- Php550; Family (serves 4-5)- Php895

Judging from the Frutti di Mare Risotto alone, Don Limone certainly does not scrimp on the quality and quantity of its ingredients. Talk about real value for money.

Tiramisu Cheesecake
Php235

And how can I forget about the cheesecake? Still as wonderful as when I first met it at Dana Bella's Oven, in Don Limone, it is now available in many different flavors. And the best part, Don Limone is tireless in conjuring up more and more versions of this specialty dessert.

As for the service, it is prompt and very friendly. I do believe that the staff plays a major part in giving Don Limone that homey, welcoming vibe. All in all, for me and my friends, Don Limone has become our new favorite place to hangout and unwind after a long work week.

ADDRESS:

# 199 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, 1720 Parañaque, Philippines

CONTACT NO.:

(02)3451803

EMAIL:

info@donlimone.com

FACEBOOK PAGE:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-Limone-Grill/226892564054979?sk=wall