Casetta del Divino Zelo in Cavite

"Literally a hidden gem. Spacious enough to walk around as there seem to be enough tables and chairs. Garden is also huge you can take a walk while waiting for your order. Super good food. Doesn’t just feed your stomach but with the peace and tranquility, feels like your soul is also full. We ordered the lasagna and yes, no fail. It tastes just right even if you finish the entire plate. Not sour nor salty per my taste. The all cheese pizza is good too i can consume a whole haha and the buttered gnocchi, lovely. Tiramisu is great as well we paired it with the cacao. The cacao puro is not thick in consistency though but tastes pure. Would love to be back and try others in their menu."

"One of the best kept secrets of Silang-Tagaytay! The restaurant is beside Ilog Maria Bee Farm and is run by nuns whose mission is to help expecting mothers in crisis. They serve great tasting food -- we ordered aglio olio, lasagna, ravioli, mushroom and ham pizza, tiramisu, and raspberry tart (photos are shared). We will definitely go back to try the other food that they offer. And the price is reasonable! The ambiance is great too (of course, its Silang, so fresh air and lots of greens), the facilities are clean and the staff and nuns are very friendly. The mechanics is self-service, you order at the counter and they'll ring a bell if your food is ready. No credit card, so bring cash."

"Best Italian food I've ever had here. Don't mind anyone correcting me on this, maybe I just had unlucky mediocre experience in Manila. Food ordered: Ravioli, Margherita basilico pizza, tiramisu, Americano coffee I finished half of the pizza, when usually I only stopped after a slice. Cheese is good, bread is not tough, it's light and chewy. Tiramisu not that sweet and pairs verh well with our coffee. After meal there's garden to walk around."

"I definitely love my experience dining here. The place is tucked away a kilometer away from the main road, but make no assumptions, how you felt at your high school retreat is how it felt eating here. Peaceful, serene, you name it. The food definitely deserves a spotlight. Especially the Lasagna. Can't get over how amazing the cheese was with that one. The arrabiata and margherita pizza were okay, but weren't really the highlight. I just hoped their mashed tomatoes (puree?) is a condiment as it definitely would've elevated the pizza (which we did when we had it for takeaway). We ended the meal with their Tiramisu and Cocoa. It was quite a hit. The combo just slaps. Try it. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you happen to get bored with ye old overpriced Tagaytay restaurants. Don't forget to bring cash though."

"The place is gorgeous. A perfect getaway when you want some peace and quite. You can hear the birds chirp and the see the butterflies flutter in the plants. A perfect place to de-stress, take a step back, and chill for a while. The food is okay, not the best but also not bad. It is a bit hard to get out of the place if you have a wide car since the road is so narrow."

"Tucked inside Silang, Cavite, this humble restaurant is run by nuns (Daughters of Divine Zeal) whose mission is to help expectant mothers in crisis. The story is that they have an Italian nun who started serving really good Italian food. Eventually, she trained younger generation of nuns to run their restaurant. Food is very delicious and really home-made, with pizza baked in their old-fashioned oven. We ordered prosciutto pizza, spinach ravioli, tuna penne, lasagna, home made iced tea and lungo coffee. Will definitely recommend this restaurant. You get to eat great Italian food and at the same time help in their mission."

"One of our favorite Italian places in Tagaytay. They use fresh ingredients since they have a farm. Here we truly understood balance, not too cheesy, not too saucy but just the right amount. Food here is made and served by nuns! They learned how to cook in Italy. Place is not so expensive also! Do check the restaurant schedule, they only operate limited hours per week. Will definitely come back."

"We tried this hidden Italian restaurant in Cavite run by nuns, and wow! the food was sooo good! The lasagna, ravioli, and pizza tasted homemade, and everything was super affordable. The tiramisu was the perfect ending too! The place is quiet and cozy, though the road going there is a bit rough…pero worth it talaga. If you want good Italian food without the high price, add this to your Cavite food trip list!"