Sunday, March 15, 2026

Sunday Flavors: Book Your Table For The Sunday Roast At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano

Porchetta, roasted pork belly, roast beef, roasted lamb leg and roast chicken. Plus salads, soup, cheese and charcuterie too. It's a savory and sumptuous all-roast feast with Italian flair for Sunday's best. Take a peek at the Sunday Roast in L'Opera Ristorante Italiano, and come hungry...


Since 1994, L'Opera Ristorante Italiano helmed by Italian Chef Paolo Nessi delighted our palates with his comforting and rustic take on traditional Tuscan cuisine using the finest Italian ingredients masterfully executed with each dish. And on Sundays, Chef Paolo Nessi draws inspiration from fond childhood memories of family gatherings celebrated with a savory medley of sumptuous roast meats recreated once a week for one of the restaurant's popular attractions. Grab a plate. A big plate. It's time for the Sunday Roast at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...



Located at the ground floor of Seven Neo in Bonifacio Global City, it's easy to spot L'Opera Ristorante Italiano with its distinctive warmth highlighted by wood and brick tones in stark contrast with the modern glass and steel aesthetic of the prestigious property. That's no surprise, as L'Opera Ristorante Italiano is more than just a restaurant. It's been home for countless loyal diners through the years...


...and recognized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce with the coveted "Golden Q" or the Ospitalita' Italiana Label of Quality. The recognition is part of an ambitious worldwide project with the aim of enhancing authentic Italian restaurants abroad with the highest quality standards. In the evolving and ever changing  local culinary landscape, this is no small feat and a reflection of the enduring establishment's commitment to excellence.


Behind the success of L'Opera Ristorante Italiano are Ermil and Fe Napa, the successful couple with years of experience in the restaurant scene. You'll find them at the restaurant, personally welcoming each guest for that homey vibe. Be sure to have a chat with Ermil and Fe Napa when you visit L'Opera Ristorante Italiano, and enjoy their many stories at the restaurant. 


The space also showcases the couple's passion for their hands-on approach to the overall design of L'Opera Ristorante Italiano infusing both tradition and family in the dining experience with wood and brick elements that makes you feel at home the moment you step inside. The space, after all sets both the mood and tone becoming the stage for Chef Paolo Nessi's rustic and hearty Tuscan inspired culinary creations. 


L'Opera Ristorante Italiano also offers private dining areas for more intimate gatherings perfect for family and friends. 


It's the fusion of meticulous restoration and eclectic art pieces that give soul and character to the homey space, matched by the kitchen's exquisite renditions of traditional Italian cuisine. 


L'Opera Ristorante Italiano is unapologetically old school when it comes to many of their specialty dishes, like the Cacio e Pepe prepared by your tableside straight on the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wheel. Tradition remains the anchor that ties everything together in a seamless weave at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...


...including the Sunday Roast Buffet with its impressive spread from starters to mains including a pasta course, soup and dessert. The Sunday Roast Buffet at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano is priced at P 1,900+ (P 950+ for kids below 12) and offered from 12:00 nn to 3:00 pm. At the Salad Station, guests can start with the Roast Beef Salad...


...and the Nizzarda Salad with its garden fresh harvest of crisp greens, tomatoes and egg. An Italian twist of the French Nicoise Salad, L'Opera Ristorante Italiano's version delivers fresh flavors to open up the palate for the savory feast ahead. 


And don't forget the cheese and charcuterie too to pair with your glass of wine.


Your first course with its bright and vibrant notes transports you to the sunny Tuscan region...


...and yes, you can come back for seconds. The buffet format lets you enjoy the Sunday Roast at your own unhurried pace. 


A comforting bowl of the traditional Italian Onion Soup topped with a thin sheet of dough warms the palate...


...with the subtle sweetness of caramelized onions and tart hints of tomatoes. 


Then, pick up another plate for your main course...


...starting with the savory roasted Porchetta


The tender and juicy pork with its delectably light and crisp layer of crackling brings contrasting textures with each bite richly seasoned with Italian herbs and spices. 


Fresh, clean and rich savory notes drape the palate, lingering long after the last bite. A side of roasted zucchini completes your plate. But there's more...


The Roasted Pork Belly brings its own familiar flavors into play for a festive afternoon at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...


...with layers of crisp crackling pairing well with the roasted marble potatoes. 


Tender slices of Roast Beef brings bold, beefy notes to the table...


...while the Roasted Lamb Leg adds its own savory richness to your Sunday Roast feast. 


The Roast Chicken brings a refreshing change of pace with its light and delicate flavors...


...completing your full plate at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano. Sundays just doesn't get any better. 


That day, a large screen was set-up so diners can enjoy the live feed of the F1 races. For fans of the sport, this is one Sunday unlike any other. 


More sides? L'Opera Ristorante Italiano has that covered too. 


In between bites, the Maccheroni Alla Calabrese with its deep, rich and savory tomato-based sauce becomes a refreshing change of pace preparing you for next round of assorted roasts. 


The Sunday Roast at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano is more than just another weekend lunch. It's a celebration. It's a refreshing and much-needed pause from the previous hectic week preparing you for the week ahead with bold flavors and indulgent savory notes. It's these moments that make dining at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano memorable and special. 


Your Sunday Roast experience comes with the perfect ending with a sweet note in the form of the Semifreddo al Cafe, a decadent frozen dessert...

...best paired with a freshly-brewed Americano. And that's a Sunday afternoon well spent. Have you booked your table for the Sunday Roast at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano yet? 

L'Opera Ristorante Italiano is located at the Ground Floor, Seven Neo, 4th Avenue, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/loperamanila/ and https://www.instagram.com/lopera_ristorante/ for more information and updates or call 8889 2784 for inquiries. 

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