Boracay has a new Italian restaurant and it’s all kinds of great

For merrymakers on their way to spend the Christmas holidays on the newly opened Boracay, a new Italian restaurant just opened and it’s all kinds of great.

Forno Osteria is located in the new wing of Discovery Shores in Station 1 and on offer is good ol’ Italian fare made better.

The Arancini Alla Bolognese (P390) is a filling appetizer that, coupled with the Ricotta Caprese (P360), announces you're about to have a fantastic meal.

Arancini Alla Bolognese is beef and tomato ragu with Parmigiano Reggiano and EVOO.

Generous servings of ricotta make this salad a great 'healthy' addition to your meal.

Pizzas are freshly baked a brick oven, for instance, giving the thin crust a beautiful chew to it.

Forno Osteria's Margherita Pizza. Photo: Discovery Shores

Seafood specials like the Rustic Clams ‘Brodetto’ soup (P360), the Linguini alla Vongole (P660), and the delightful Spaghetti Nero (P660) contain super fresh ingredients that drive home the point: you’re on a tropical island paradise.

The Rustic Clams Brodetto is a nice start to the Italian meal.

The word 'tasty' just won't cut the Spaghetti Nero. We say 'malinamnam' is the better word to describe it. Photo: Discovery Shores

But because Forno Osteria is from makers of the Manila’s famous Prime 22 Steakhouse, a slab of meat is a must-order here.

Guests ordering steak will experience the same impressive Prime 22 routine: the wait staff will present them a box of knives from which they can choose their weapon of choice to attack their steaks with.

Steaks at Forno Osteria are primed USDA Angus beef that are hand selected, aged, and seasoned. It starts at P2,200 (Filet Mignon at 250 grams) but a hot tip: Get a medium rare Rib Eye (500g/P3000). 

The incredible Rib Eye Steak. Photo: Discovery Shores

End your meal with an order of the Olive Oil Cake (P320) or the good ol’ Tiramisu (P320).

If you booked a Signature Suite, head up to the 360 bar for after-dinner drinks and a 360  view of the world-famous beach. Otherwise, head out to the beach front and enjoy Boracay from the ground.

Cheers! — LA, GMA News 

Forno Osteria, Signature Suites Wing, Discovery Shores Boracay, Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island. +63917 6258507