P200 for P400 worth of Italian Cuisine at Casa Nostra

Leonardo da Vinci’s sketchbooks famously contain detailed studies of flying machines and human anatomy, but it may be his invention of the ox-drawn pasta maker that has most impacted society. Pull up to a pasta-laden table with today’s Sweet Deal: P200 for P400 worth of Italian Cuisine at Casa Nostra.

Casa Nostra specializes in authentic Italian fare, summoning up the flavor and finesse of the old country with each fresh-made bite. With today’s Sweet Deal, the Italian restaurant whisks diners away to the luscious Sicilian countryside by way of a menu filled with authentically crafted Italian fare. Commence an evening of aromatic adventure with simple yet savory appetizers such as Selvati di Spinaci (P265), wild mushrooms sautéed in herbs and olive oil with spinach salad and shaved Parmigiano, Frito di Calamaretti (P230), crispy golden fried squid rings served with a creamy Italian dipping sauce, Mozarella Alla Caprese (P275), thick slices of mozzarella cheese layered with large juicy tomatoes and fresh basil and Carpaccio Verdi (P325), thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin topped with capers, fresh lemon, Parmigiano cheese and anchovies. After appetizing with starters, diners may dive headfirst into bowls of tangy soups such as Minestra di Spinaci (P165), a soup of fresh mushrooms and spinach prepared au gratin and Zuppa di Suzza (P155), a creamy Italian pumpkin soup. For belly filling mains, Sweet Deal holders may indulge on authentic Italian pasta recipes such Linguine alla Vongole (P310), classic linguine pasta rich with clams and garlic in a wine sauce, Tagliatelle di Tartufo Crudo (P395), tagliatelle pasta with Porcini mushrooms and Parama ham in a rich truffle cream sauce (P395) and Penne Salsiccie (P315), penne with spicy Italian sausage and olives in a rich tomato sauce.

For those wanting a heavier fist on their gut, Casa Nostra also specializes on seafood and poultry dishes such as Filetti di Pesci e’ Cotoletta (P395), is lightly breaded fish fillet topped with caper cream sauce, Gamberoni Mafiosa (P530), king prawns sautéed in garlic, basil and white wine, Ossobuco Milanese (P850), oven roasted veal shank in aromatic vegetables, served on a bed of saffron risotto, and Pollo Piccata (P425), a classic dish of moist sliced chicken breast sautéed in a lemon butter sauce with white wine. As a fitting end to any Italian meal, diners may taste saccharine delights such as Gelato (P125), Tiramisu (P185), Panna Cotta (P190), Tartufo Cioccolato con Gelato (P200), rich chocolate gelato with dark chocolate chips topped with vanilla ice cream and Torta al Cioccolato (P150), a slice of mouthwateringly rich chocolate cake.