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Banchetto, Ortigas

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Romans were said to have lavish feasts to celebrate almost anything – from a birth of a child to major festivities to honor their gods. With that in mind, I don’t wonder why the Romans were also the first ones to develop the sewage system and indoor plumbing. This is what comes to mind (not the plumbing but the feasts) when I dropped in on the Banchetto at Emerald avenue in Ortigas.

banchetto street stallsBanchetto literally means “feast” in Italian. They have a major portion of the road closed up from Friday nights until the sun comes up on Saturday, all to accommodate the number of food stalls that sell everything from common street food fare to lechon.

Don’t be put off by the number of people who flock the event. The entire food market was initially put up to reach the call center crowd but it has now a cult following among the foodphiles in the metro. It’s an overwhelming experience, really – with the myriad of colors, textures, sights, sounds and smell.

It was almost quite romantic and hypnotic, to be quite frank about it. All that food, laid bare in front of you, ready for you to pluck and taste. They have grilled food (seafood, grilled burgers, bbq, fish and chicken), deep fried food (lumpia, fries, etc), steamed Chinese fare (siopao and siomai), sweets and pastries too. With the exception of the baked goodies, almost everything is cooked right in front of you. There are a few Banchetto Ortigas stalls that you have to visit. One of them is the Crepe-papips, where they have awesome desert and breakfast crepes. Another is the monster Burger stall. They’re reported to sell about 400 patties a night! That’s a lot of burgers!

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For those who live well away from Banchetto, why not stay in a hotel with friends and then enjoy Banchetto without having to travel back on a full stomach. (I hate that feeling) We recommend these hotels for you to stay at

Budget Hotel:

The Orange Place Hotel San Juan – Located at 312 Santolan Road of San Juan City, this hotel is near Banchetto. A decent, clean and cozy hotel, it’s perfect for those who are on a budget but would still can’t do without their creature comforts. Room rates range from 1,500 Php to 2,000 Php

Mid-range:

Malayan Plaza Hotel – This is the best hotel in terms of location. You can literally walk from the hotel to Banchetto without breaking a sweat. (Well, except for those hot summer nights). The rooms are pristine and it has a pool too! Room rates range from 2,500 Php to 3,000 Php.

High-end:

EDSA Shangri-la Hotel – If money is no object and if you’re into extreme creature comforts, DiscoverPH highly recommends the EDSA Shangri-la hotel. It’s opulent interiors and posh service makes it one of the favorites of visiting foreign acts. Room rates range from 5,500 Php to 6,000 Php.

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    Are the vendors issuing official receipts? We would like to reimburse it as our month end meal, lol!

    • DiscoverPH

      LMAO! unfortunately, they don’t issue ORs but…they do have some stalls that are from branded restaurants such as Sbarro and they do give out ORs.

      See you in Banchetto! :)

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  • Tash

    hi, just wondering if banchetto will still be open during the holidays in december. i have balikbayan friends flying in…this would be the perfect place to bring them! :)

    • DiscoverPH

      I believe they are! From what Ms. Liz told me, they’re open especially on the Christmas holidays since it’ll bring a crowd! :) Hope your family will enjoy Banchetto as much as we did!

  • big fellas at ortigas

    I feel that the people who go there aren’t ordinary people but medyo sosyal people, looking for specific food na di naman street food. Not naman saying na di sya puede sa lahat, definitely, puede sya kaso di sya yung street food na street food.

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  • rhose

    can i ask if banchetto is open on dec.22 thats wednesday?

    • DiscoverPH

      Hi Rhose!

      Unfortunately, Banchetto – Emerald is only open at midnight on Saturday until 11AM. I can ask them if they’re opening at that time though. Banchetto at the Robinson’s Forum may be open on that date. :)

  • rhose

    where is Banchetto Robinson Forum? Because my friends wants to go there after our christmas party.We want to experience and taste the food there selling.

    • DiscoverPH

      Hey Rhose!

      Banchetto at the Forum is located behind Robinson’s forum, near the basement parking entrance. If you’re coming from Makati via EDSA, it’s on your right side, take the road in between GoHotels and Robinson’s forum. I hope you have as much fun as we did. :)

  • Ann

    Very informative blog! i like it.. we r actually going to Banchetto tonight and Im so excited. Ive been too curious about it that’s why i searched it and Im glad i was lead here in your site. Im also planning to post the place on my blog. Thank you.

    • DiscoverPH

      You’re welcome Ann! Try the bibingka, super sarap! Enjoy your time at Banchetto!

  • tine

    is it open tonight(emerald)?? me and my folks would like to go there.. what tym will the banchetto be open??

    • DiscoverPH

      Hi Tine!

      sorry for the late reply, but yes, Banchetto Emerald is open from midnight Saturday to 11 am. :)

  • macoy

    are they only open everyweek ends..??or they are also open on fridays..??

    • DiscoverPH

      Banchetto – Emerald Ave is only open overnight starting Saturday midnight (or 11:55 Friday). Banchetto at the Forum is open on Wednesdays. :)

  • rhose

    is banchetto at the forum is open on dec22?

    • DiscoverPH

      From what I know, they are. :)

  • tine

    wat tym ngbu2kas s robinsons forum??

    • DiscoverPH

      Hi Tine!

      Banchetto is open on WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS at Robinson’s FORUM in Pioneer Street Corner EDSA from 8.30pm OVERNIGHT till 6am the next day.

      Try mo yung bibingka, kebab and the monster burgers!

  • teevho

    is banchetto open tomorrow.no where to go for the count down eh. dec 31.

    • DiscoverPH

      Hey Teevho!

      unfortunately, Banchetto is closed for the holidays today. But you can hop on over to Mall of Asia for the GMA New Year’s eve party or at Eastwood for a free concert!

  • charlene

    hi , i want to clear things up so meaning banchetto is only open saturday evening up to 11am morning of sunday right?

    • DiscoverPH

      Hi Charlene!

      Banchetto at Emerald is open from midnight Saturday (but they start at about 11:30 Friday) until 11 am Saturday.

      Happy eating!

  • erma cecilia pelayo

    hi.. just want to ask if may banchetto pa rin? where? and ano po sched nila… thank you

    • http://discoverph.com Ian Galliguez

      Hi Erma! Yes, may Banchetto pa rin. In fact, mas marami na silang venue ngayon: SM Cubao, Shopwise sa may Libis, Forum along Edsa and the original location on Meralco Avenue. Check out the schedules on their website: http://www.banchettomanila.com/