Giuseppe Iloilo — Restaurant in Iloilo City

It was my first time to try this resto which was recommended by one of the friends that came with me.

There was three of us and they put us in the second level balcony as they said that the big table inside were reserved.

We ordered the Pizza alla Gregorio, Spaghetti Bolognese and Chicken Milanese as advised by the waiter as we couldn't decide what to get.

My friend said that with our orders there would be no more space in our table which was very small. The waiter told us that we could go inside in the big table which was inconsistent with what the other waitress/receptionist told us earlier. So we transferred inside.

The food wasn't that great to be honest. It was meh... I was quite shock because of their 4.8 rating.

The only good thing we had was the mocktails by Monkey Business. We ordered the Mango Tango, Red Mary and the Cucumber Dazzle. They had a beautiful presentation and delicious. The second round was taken care of the bartender. He made us refreshing drinks. One was based on strawberry, the other blueberry and the last one was mint. Best mocktails ever.

Negatives: -Staff should know which tables are reserves or not. -How can you put three people on a small table? What happens to the food they order? -One of the waiter was watching the game that night. He was so focused. He didn't see us calling him. It took us three tries before he noticed. -The receptionist was busy looking at FB photos that she didn't see me trying to give her the car park slip to be stamped on.

Pros: The place had a good ambiance. It had a really cool decor. Seats where not that close...

-edited April 2022- Went back here last night because guiseppe is my family's favorite comfort food. However, was abit disapppointed because the quality is not consistent last night.

We ordered linguine puttanesca and it was awful. The taste was scally and fishy. We asked the server to check if this is normal and she came back saying that it is normal because of the anchovies. But definitely not the same taste we had previously even in other restos. Taste like the sauce came from a sardine can.

The quattro stagioni pizza tastes good but the dough was also soggy. Not the dough we expected.

However, ordered another pizza which is the Don carmelo and no issues with the dough. Their spaghetti special which is spag con polpette was also very nice. Al dente and superb, the quality that we are expecting.

Anyhow, lowering my star rating due to inconsistencies but will still go back. Expecting consistent quality since they are not cheap.

------ older review ----- Went to Giuseppe pizzeria and sicilian roast in boardwalk, overlooking the esplanade.

Tried their Quattro stagioni pizza and it was good. Same with Pizza don carmelo, very nice especially since it is freshly cooked. Pizza crust is not too thick, not too thin. Their Spaghetti bolognese and Spaghetti carbonara are also al dente and great taste. Some people may find the pasta a bit hard but overall its okay. Their americano coffee is also good.

Overall the place has great ambience, italian music and great food. They have an outdoor area/al fresco with proper social distancing...

Dining at Giuseppe was a truly delightful experience that transported us straight to the heart of Italy. From the moment we walked in, the warm and rustic décor, soft Italian music, and the smell of freshly baked bread set the perfect tone for the evening.

The menu featured a wonderful variety of classic and contemporary Italian dishes. We started with the bruschetta and calamari—both were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. For our main courses, we tried the house-made pasta and the osso buco. The pasta was rich and creamy, while the osso buco was tender and flavorful, falling off the bone and served over a bed of risotto that was out of this world.

What truly elevated our night, though, was the incredible service from Hazel. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food. Hazel took the time to explain the specials in detail, recommended a perfect wine pairing with our meals, and made us feel completely at ease. Her knowledge of the menu and her kind, welcoming nature made the evening feel extra special.

Hazel checked in on us just the right amount—not too much, not too little—and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Her service was the perfect complement to the wonderful food and ambiance.

If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine paired with top-notch service, Giuseppe is a must—and if Hazel is your server, you’re in for an even more memorable night. We can’t...