Rooted in a generations-old belief that good food is the foundation of everything, Guidicelli Ristorante is the natural culmination of one family’s deep love of Italian cuisine and an entrepreneurial drive to share it. Opened in November last year in Alabang’s Molito Lifestyle Center, the restaurant is a deeply personal venture that brings authentic Italian flavors, Filipino warmth and hospitality, and family traditions to southern Manila in a way that feels both authentic and distinctly familial.

At its heart, Guidicelli Ristorante is a family affair. Actor and entrepreneur Matteo Guidicelli and his father, owner Gianluca Guidicelli, lead the kitchen and the vision, drawing on years of travel across Italy and generations of culinary tradition to craft a menu that honors their heritage. Matteo’s only sister Giorgia Guidicelli Dato also actively supports the family’s beloved culinary venture, helping translate their homegrown traditions into a full dining experience.

That passion translates directly onto the plate as Gianluca’s Italian heritage shines through standout dishes such as blue shrimp carpaccio, bistecca alla Fiorentina Wagyu, Atlantic lobster, linguine with clams and bottarga, risotto carbonara, and tagliatelle with duck ragù. Each dish is founded on regional tradition and refined through a lifetime of experience.

It can easily be said that the restaurant’s growing success is largely due to the family’s love for good food, as well as the support of the family behind it.  The restaurant is equally close to the heart of Matteo’s wife, pop icon and actress Sarah Geronimo who graciously lends her presence to celebrate the restaurant’s every milestone. In the way, Giorgia receives the same kind of encouragement from her husband Department of Justice Undersecretary Atty. Ian Dato whose support reflects how the restaurant remains a shared passion project for the extended family. 

Already recognized by Tatler Dining Philippines as one of Metro Manila’s notable new dining destinations, Guidicelli Ristorante has quickly become one of the south’s most talked-about culinary experiences, made even more enticing by its elegant interiors, designed by internationally renowned consultant Anna Sy, which sets the stage for an intimate fine dining experience.

The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and dinner from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Guests can visit or explore more through its official website and social media pages at guidicelliristorante.com, facebook.com/guidicelliristorante, and instagram.com/guidicelliristorante. Savor a rare combination of Italian heritage, genuine hospitality, and family tradition right at the heart of Alabang.