PAPARAZZI is Edsa Shangri-La’s signature Italian Restaurant serving an iconic Bistecca Florentina with 1.2kg of Tuscany T-bone Steak from young grass-fed cows from Ireland.
We celebrated our anniversary at Paparazzi with our boys during our Edsa Shangri-La Staycation. Here’s what to expect at Paparazzi…
PAPARAZZI
Second Floor, Tower Wing, Edsa Shangri-La Hotel
Telephone: (63 2) 633 8888 ext. 2922
Operating Hours:
Lunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Monday to Friday)
Dinner: 6.00pm – 10.30pm (Daily)
Website: Paparazzi
Note:
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in Paparazzi.
I like the layout of Paparazzi with big breathing spaces in between tables and corner tables for added privacy.
Italian Chef Marco Ghezzi showcased the famous personalities taken by Paparazzi–independent guerilla photographers of celebrities.
Check out the Paparazzi Menu and Liqueur, Beer, & Wine.
Still or Sparkling? I always go for S. Pellegrino sparkling water for its bubbly refreshing effect.
Finest Italian Extra virgin olive oil mixed with balsamic vinegar is served for the bread course.
I like the focaccia bread. I usually order extra parmesan cheese to go with the dip.
★ Antinori, Guado al Tasso (P690/glass, P3,200/bottle +10% service charge). Il Bruciato, Bolgheri | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah. Blackberry, cherry, and raspberry fruit, accented by hints of cedar, sandalwood, and licorice. Ripe and fleshy with moderate tannins.
I love this red wine with fruity flavors and moderate tannins that go well with the meats.
★ Burrata di Alta Mura (P700+10% service charge). Burrata served with cherry tomato and fresh basil.
The small bits of fresh burrata are served with tomatoes and fresh basil. The cheese itself is creamy but bland. We love the pesto!
Vitello Tonnato (P620 +10% service charge). Thinly sliced veal in tuna sauce with Pantelleria capers.
The thin slice of veal meat was just right but the tuna sauce was a bit salty.
Top view of the exciting appetizer spread at Paparazzi.
Caclucco (P520 +10% service charge). Classic livornese seafood soup.
A classic seafood soup made of different seafood meat from Livorno in Tuscany. It’s a bit salty as well.
★ Zuppa di Funghi con Tartufo (P520 +10% service charge). Mushroom cream soup with truffle.
We love the fresh tasting mushroom flavor of the soup made from button and shiitake mushrooms, topped with just enough cream and truffle.
Linguine alle Vongole (P690 +10% service charge). Linguine with clams in olive oil, garlic, and spicy chili flakes.
Fresh linguine pasta with simple flavors of clams, garlic, and a bit of chili.
We ordered the Italian-style pizza for the boys.
★ Bufala (P600 +10% service charge). Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato, fresh basil, and oregano.
It’s a thin crust pizza with a saucy center. It is best to fold one on top of another to enjoy it.
Jenny served the Florentina steak sliced on an iron plate with three kinds of sauces: pepper, mushroom, and truffle.
It’s awesome that you get to choose your big serving steak knife and your own personal steak knife.
★ Florentina (P4,500 +10% service charge). Tuscany T-Bone steak grilled (1,200g)
The steak meat is tasty by itself and has a good beefy taste as you chew it, with no need for the sauce.
This big steak knife looks sexy when you use it to cut the steak. 🙂
★ Ossobuco (P1,990 +10% service charge). Braised veal shank served with risotto saffron Milanese style.
The Ossobuco meat was so tender and tasty with our favorite saffron risotto!
Happy 12th Wedding Anniversary to my beautiful wife–Mrs. Awesome Planet!
★ Tiramisu (P425 +10% service charge). A Traditional dessert from Veneto.
This was authentically good like the ones we enjoyed in Veneto.
Panna Cotta (P400 +10% service charge). Italian panna cotta with vanilla.
The panna cotta has a bready texture instead of a smooth flan consistency.
We were pleasantly surprised how good and faithfully authentic the food was at Paparazzi. I would recommend the following four-course menu:
Anti Pasti: Burrata di Alta Mura / Zuppa di Funghi con Tartufo
First Course: Fresh Pasta / Italian-style Pizza
Second Course: Florentina / Ossobuco
Dessert: Tiramisu
The dishes are served family style so to get the best value, enjoy it with the family or a few friends.
Budget about P1,500 to P2,000/head.
Congrats to Chef Marco Ghezzi for our awesome anniversary dinner at Paparazzi!
PAPARAZZI
Second Floor, Tower Wing, Edsa Shangri-La Hotel
Telephone: (63 2) 633 8888 ext. 2922
Operating Hours:
Lunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Monday to Friday)
Dinner: 6.00pm – 10.30pm (Daily)
Website: Paparazzi
Note:
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in Paparazzi.
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P.S. They are planning to renovate Paparazzi soon with more casual interiors instead of a stiff fine dining ambiance. That’s awesome! 🙂
That isn’t a Neapolitan-style pizza, the rise is not high enough around the crust. Looks more like a lifeless pizza to me.