Uno Restaurant

My friend Anj has been raving non-stop about her favorite restaurant in Tomas Morato. Ever since I got close to her, she always comes to a point to recommend that we should try Uno Restaurant.

Finally after more than a year, we finally had the chance to go to Uno.

Walking in, I felt a bit conscious because its looks classy and elegant even if the furnishings were simple because I was in shorts and flip flops. Turns out you can come as you are to this place. Its nice to dress up but at the same time you can be laid back.

Uno looks like a house that was converted into a simple yet elegant restaurant. The second floor can be reserved for functions.

After getting our orders, we were served warm bread and all the butter we want. The sourdough was very soft with a crunch crust.

Im at a loss for words with the blended iced tea (70 PHP). It was that good. It was one of the rare chances I can drink iced tea (because it was brewed) since the instant ones make me puke after being diagnosed with ulcer (ironic right?). And did I mention that this was refillable?

We got the Fish sticks with Red Chili Honey Sauce (160 PHP) for our appetizer. The hito sticks was very tender and flavorful inside with a soft crunch on the outside. I liked the the blend of the sweet and spicy sauce on this fish. It was seasoned well with just the right amount of kick to it. The fish melts in your mouth and the sauce just blends with it with every bite.

Shai and Anj shared the Shrimp with Olives and Pepperoncino Pasta (290 PHP). The pasta was al dente and the shrimp very succulent. What's nice about Uno is that they allow for some special requests with the dish you order. Anj requested to have this a a little bit spicy and they granted her request.

I got the Fresh shitake mushrooms, bacon in Basil Cream Pasta (280 PHP). I'm a sucker for basil cream pasta and this met my expectations. Basil was not too overpowering and very rich because of the cream. I loved the smokiness of the bacon in this dish. The contrasting textures of bacon, shitake and al dente pasta was wonderful with every bite.

We had two orders of Baked Pork Country Style Ribs with Paprika and Garlic (320 PHP), one for Marlon and another for Anj and Shai to Share. The pork was very tender and the taste similar to adobo. I found this one just ok.

We ordered the cheesecake (65 PHP) and the Fallen Cake (59 PHP) for dessert. The cheesecake was very light and quite uniqur from the usual cheesecakes I've had. The Fallen Cake was very moist and not irritatingly sweet.

I liked how the servers at Uno are very attentive. the grant small requests and very friendly with the customers. They greeted Anj when we arrived since she was a frequent customer.

I think I should bring my mom here.

Uno is located at Tomas Morato. Coming from the Rotanda and going towards E. Rodriguez, make a right turn at the street right before Amici. Uno is located a few doors from the corner.