Azzurro Bistro and Bar

Azzurro Bistro and Bar is famous for foie gras, paella, beef salpicao, and Mediterranean-inspired specialties like spanokopita, mushroom bruschetta, salmon carpaccio, and risotto cakes. Located at second floor of the Somerset Millennium Hotel in Legaspi Village, Makati, it’s been their home since 2003 with spanking new interiors that are a far cry from what was previously dark and heavy. Bathed in soft yellow light, the restaurant’s ambience is gentle and refined. You know you’ll be taken care of here. Light colors dominate, including the polished wooden flooring. There’s a large counter that highlights Azzurro’s choice selection of wines. This is one place that takes its wine selection seriously. Its ambience has proven itself conducive to any occasion, whether entertaining clients on a business lunch or having a romantic dinner date. The exotic Carmelized Red Onion Spanakopitas P180 (filled parcels of filo pastry and red onions served with spicy hummus) is worth a try. The filling and zesty Marinated Pork with Honey Mustard Sauce 265 (served with smoked bacon, mushrooms and pomelo salad), the Tender Beef Salpicao P300 (juicy cubes of beef sauteed in garlic served with a vegetable panache and rice) or Chicken Saltimbucca P265 (fillet of chicken breast wrapped in Parma ham and parmesan cheese, pan-fried and served with smoked tomato and Italian sausage risotto) are also current bestsellers. Azzurro has "Happy Hour" (6pm to 9pm) and also holds what they call a “casual evening of friendship, wine, and food.” Once a month, people are invited to come and eat at the restaurant and pair their food with wine. A set menu is offered, (roughly P1,870) and there’s also the option of dining a la carte. Azzurro Somerset Millennium Bldg. 2nd Level, Somerset Millennium Bldg., 104 Aguirre St., Legaspi Village Makati Phone Number: (63 2) 889-0569, (63 2) 884-2239 Azzurro Linden Suites 2nd Level, Linden Suites, 32 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig Phone Number: (63 2) 638-7878 loc 8200 Rating : 3 Star Value for Money : 3 Star Here are the Menus : APPETIZERS Greek Mezze Plate with HummusP85.00Middle Eastern bread served with hummus Greek Mezze Plate with TapenadeP75.00 TzatsikiP80.00 BabaganoushP85.00 Additional Flat BreadP40.00 Cheese and Walnut CrostinisP120.00 Fresh OystersP230.00 Baked OystersP280.00 Crispy Deep Fried OystersP180.00 Foie Gras AppetizersP500.00 Foie Gras Main CourseP610.00 Gratinated MushroomsP180.00 SpanakopittasP180.00 Mushroom BrushettaP175.00 Panzanella P145.00 Salmon Carpaccio P210.00 Risotto Cakes with Creamed MushroomsP180.00 SalpicadoP240.00 Gambas P240.00 Callos MadrilenoP250.00 Calamares FritosP170.00 Aloli Sautéed ChorizoP185.00 SALAD Salad of Crispy PrawnP225.00 Salmon NicoiseP225.00 Green Leaf SaladP156.00 Azzurro’s Crisp Caesar SaladP175.00 Horiatiki ‘Greek SaladP160.00 SOUP Cream & MushroomP85.00 Roasted Pumpkin and Root VegetablesP95.00 Clam ChowderP130.00 FISH Salmon VenoiseP300.00 Grilled Seabass PutanescaP810.00 Blue Marlin SalpicaoN/A Grilled Seabass PutanescaP810.00 Fish & ChipsP340.00 MEAT, POULTRY AND GAME Tender Beef SalpicaoP300.00 Braised Ox-TongueP300.00 Chicken SaltimbuccaP265.00 Herbed Roasted ChickenP275.00 Thyme Chicken LegsP265.00 Chicken Pork & Shrimp SkewerP235.00 Pork ScallopinoP270.00 Pork Honey MustardP265.00 Cumin and Chili Braised Lamb ShankP670.00 Australian Rib-eye SteakP795.00 Grilled Lamb CutletP1150.00 Magret be CanardP675.00 PAELLA PaelIa Valenciana P275.00 - P410.00Serving choices: Single(P275.00), Sharing(P410.00) Paella NeroP275.00 - P410.00Serving choices: Single(P275.00), Sharing(P410.00) Paella EspanolaP275.00 - P410.00Serving choices: Single(P275.00), Sharing(P410.00) PASTA Prawn-Squid-Chorizo ConchiglieP245.00 Penne and Prawn AmatricianaP260.00 Spinach Raviolis with Crispy Serrane HamP250.00 Scallop and Asparagus RavioliP285.00 Poached Chicken and Linguine CarbonaraP235.00 PutanescaP255.00 SANDWICHES All sandwiches am served with country fries or freshly made potato chips Azzurro’s ClubhouseP200.00 Schublig SausageP250.00 Bacon Lettuce TomatoP160.00 100% Grilled Sirloin BurgerP230.00 Ham and CheeseP110.00 Army NavyP170.00 Tuna SandwichP100.00 Philly Cheese SteakP225.00 DESSERTS Mango CrepesP120.00 Banana CrepesP125.00 Pandan or Plain Creme BruleeP125.00 Cheese CakeP140.00 Warm Panettone Bread and Butter PuddingP120.00 La CollectionP155.00 Panna CottaP140.00 Azzuro SignatureP150.00 SIDE ORDERS Mashed PotatoP60.00 Garlic RiceP35.00 French FriesP100.00 Gratin DauphinoiseP65.00 Buttered VegetablesP65.00 Garlic BreadP60.00 Spinach RisottoP180.00 Potato ChipsP55.00