Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall
McKinley Hill, Taguig
Restaurant in Taguig, Philippines
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose this for an easy, mall-based meal in Taguig when the priority is convenience, group comfort, a low-risk special occasion. It is less compelling for a drinks-led night or chef-driven dinner; compare Bolero for a stronger bar angle and Mecha Uma for a more ambitious meal.
About Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall
Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall is a Taguig venue with daily opening hours and a casual dress code. Beyond those practical details, specific public-facing claims about menu, pricing, reservations, service format, seating, dietary accommodations, drinks should be confirmed directly with the venue before you go.
The schedule is: Monday to Thursday, 11 AM–9 PM; Friday to Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM. That makes timing the clearest planning detail available. If the exact experience matters for a celebration, business meal, or date, confirm current operations and availability with the restaurant rather than relying on assumptions.
Use it when the basics fit your plan
Key information includes: the venue is in Taguig, it observes a casual dress code, it opens from 11 AM into the evening every day. It does not specify a destination drinks program, a particular cuisine focus, a tasting-menu format, or a specific booking difficulty.
If you are still comparing options, consider other dining in Taguig generically or check named alternatives from the same planning set, including Bolero, Mecha Uma, COCHI, Taupe, Kei. Choose based on the details from each venue, especially if you need a specific menu, price point, atmosphere, or service style.
The smart booking decision
Timing is a key planning point. Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall is open 11 AM–9 PM from Monday to Thursday and 11 AM–10 PM from Friday to Sunday. Details on reservation policy, booking difficulty, price range, seating count, or meal-period distinction are not available.
Reservations: confirm directly with the venue. Dress: casual. Budget: no price range is listed. Good for: plans where the Taguig location, casual dress code, operating hours fit your needs. Skip it for: any plan that depends on unconfirmed specifics such as a particular menu, drinks program, dietary accommodation, or service format. For broader planning, see Our full Taguig restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- G/F, Venice Grand Canal Mall, 28 Upper McKinley Hl, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- italiannis.com.ph
- Phone
- +639627031044
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Italianni's at Venice Grand Canal Mall leans into an Italianate spectacle while keeping things familiar and unpretentious. The restaurant sits along the mall's gondola-lined waterway beneath painted skies and arched bridges, so the setting reads as intentionally theatrical rather than earnest. Service and pacing skew casual: bread at the start, pasta as the centrepiece, and a menu of comfort-forward Italian-American standards. The overall impression is a dependable, classic chain out to deliver approachable portions of nostalgia—comfortable for families, groups and anyone who wants a straightforward, scenic meal without ceremony.
Best For
This location is best for daytime and early evening meals when office crowds and mall strollers make the area feel animated. The copy specifically calls out a lunch crowd from BGC and McKinley Hill, and the predictable, table-service format makes it an easy choice for groups or families seeking familiar pasta, pizza and baked dishes. It works well for casual gatherings, weekday lunches and relaxed dinners where the emphasis is on steady favorites rather than culinary discovery.
Ordering Tips
Stick with the classics that define the Italianni's roster: the signature Spaghetti Meatballs, Lasagna and Baked Ziti are emblematic of the chain's comfort-first approach. Expect tomato- or cream-based pastas, oven-baked dishes and straightforward grilled proteins; these predictable selections are the restaurant's strength. For a relaxed group meal, order shareable baked dishes and pasta portions that can be passed around, and allow the hour-or-so dining rhythm the format anticipates—this is designed to be an unhurried, familiar Italian-American experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clean, welcoming, and cozy family-friendly environment with energetic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Spaghetti Meatballs
- Lasagna
- Baked Ziti
Planning details
Location
G/F, Venice Grand Canal Mall, 28 Upper McKinley Hl, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Mecha Uma if the occasion calls for a more ambitious dinner. Choose Bolero if drinks and atmosphere matter more than an easy mall meal.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Taguig
Against Taupe, Kei, and COCHI, Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall is the easier, more casual choice. Pick it when the group needs a simple mall meeting point and a sit-down room that does not require heavy planning. Choose the peers when the meal itself needs to feel more intentional.
Mecha Uma is the better call for diners who want a more creative, chef-led experience. It is less of a convenience play and more of a destination decision. For a celebration where food ambition matters, start there before choosing a mall restaurant.
Bolero is the stronger alternative if the night is about drinks, mood, a more adult room. Italianni's is better for families, mixed-age groups, easy logistics; Bolero is better when the bar program and atmosphere carry the plan.
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Compare Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall | Taguig | ; | No published awards |
| Taupe | Taguig | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate |
| Mecha Uma | Manilla | Creative Cuisine | No published awards |
| Kei | Taguig | ; | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #29Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #262025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef Three Knives |
| Bolero | Taguig | ; | 2026 Bib Gourmand |
| COCHI | Taguig | ; | 2026 Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall?
Booking difficulty and reservation policy are not specified. For this Taguig venue, confirm availability directly with the restaurant, especially if your timing or group size matters.
Is earlier or later better at Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall?
Guidance on the best time to visit is not available. The hours are Monday to Thursday, 11 AM–9 PM, Friday to Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM.
Does Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall handle dietary restrictions?
Is Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. It is in Taguig, has a casual dress code, is open daily; specific atmosphere, service style, pricing, menu details are not specified.
What are alternatives to Italianni's Restaurant - Venice Grand Canal Mall?
Options to compare include Bolero, COCHI, Mecha Uma, Kei, Taupe, along with other dining options you are considering. Confirm each venue's current details before choosing.
