Aveneto was first introduced to me way back in 2004 when our Verifications Department went out for dinner at their BF Paranaque branch. When I made my initial steps inside their store I felt transported to a place in New York where the walls are made of brick and the upholstery was restaurant-ful yet homey at the same time. We ordered pasta and pizza that night and boy, I fell in love with Italian food for the very first time.
Since my first encounter with Aveneto in BF, I have "almost" visited all of their branches - Visayas Ave, Trinoma, Glorietta, SM Hypermart (just delivery though) and now their newest addition, SM Megamall (thank you Facebook for posting).
After watching the Pacquaio-Clottey fight at Araneta Coliseum, my husband and I went to Megamall to hear mass and dined at Aveneto Megamall. While hubby was in queue at the ATM, I browsed the digital store locator of SM Megamall to search for Aveneto. Too bad, the resto was recently opened thus they were not yet included in the database. And so I began to look for a security guard and asked for directions.
We found Aveneto Ristorante beside the Breastfeeding Station and Foodcourt at the lower ground level building A of SM Megamall. They are now staying at the former ice skating rink locker area, just behind the Megamall's new entertainment venue. We entered the doors and were greeted right away and escorted to our tables.
One thing different about this new branch is the ambiance. It no longer has the "feel" that the other branches have. It is more spacious and less of the brick-effect. Still, they have their painting of construction workers from New York (I think I saw the same thing at their Trinoma branch) who resembles famous actors. I have to admit, I like the new look.
We ordered Chicken Strips (Php135) with garlic mayo dip, 2 slices of New York Style Pizza (Php90 per slice), Oil Garlic pasta with Hungarian Sausages (Php245) and 2 regular iced tea (Php50 each glass). Please be reminded that they place 5% service charge on top of your bill.
Chicken Strips with Garlic Mayo Dip
Oil Garlic Pasta with Hungarian Sausages
New York Style Pizza
Our waiter was able to bring our food in less than 15 minutes. Not only that, they gave us glasses of water without us asking for it. That's customer service! We always experience having had to ask for water in other restaurants. Kudos to the waiter! :)
Aveneto Restaurant in Megamall like its other branches still has the same water-moutful taste, affordable price and great service! I hope they won't be like other restaurants who later became too much of a business-minded diner.
Aveneto, I love!
