Savor la dolce vita at Le Stelle, Timberland Highlands Resort

Planning a trip to Timberland Highlands Resort in San Mateo? You’d be glad to know that a new foodie destination has opened up in your favorite getaway, bringing simple yet mouth-watering Italian dishes made from scratch with fresh and wholesome ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

Le Stelle “(Italian for “the star”), a fresh concept by Timberland Highlands Resort’s Executive Chef Ranuka Hettiarachchi, recently had its soft opening. This well-appointed restaurant offers an elegant yet cozy casual dining atmosphere along with stunning mountain views that the resort is known for.

Garden-to-table goodness

Central to Le Stelle’s culinary philosophy is the use of the freshest ingredients, and what can be fresher than produce that are being grown within the resort’s grounds?

Chef Ranuka converted unused spaces in the premises to house a plant nursery where the resort staff grows organic greens and herbs used in the Le Stelle’s signature dishes, including the crisp arugula in salads, the basil leaves that flavor pasta sauces and the butterfly pea flowers that garnish some of the refreshing drinks served to resort guests.

A delicious taste of tradition

Peek into Le Stelle’s kitchen and you will find staff busy preparing Italian favorites using traditional methods. These include three types of focaccia – olives & onion, tomatoes garlic & thyme, and rosemary & sea salt – along with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and house-made sauces, all bringing wholesome and fresh flavors in portions made for sharing among family and friends.

Want a sampling of what Le Stelle has in store for you? Check these out:

Focaccia. Pieces of light and pillowy bread served with a dipping oil made with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Insalate alla Cesare (₱390 solo | ₱730 sharing). Crisp hearts of romaine lettuce tossed in house-made Caesar dressing which chips of toasted prosciutto, anchovies, croutons and freshly grated parmigiano.

Lasagna al Forno (₱660). Twenty sheets of lasagna layered with minced beef ragu, creamy bechamel, parmigiano pecorino cream, mozzarella and basil pesto.

Cannelloni (₱650). Crunchy egg-based pasta stuffed with a mixture of walnuts, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil and spinach on a bed of house-made tomato sauce.

Ciopino (₱890). A medley of seasonal seafood such as shrimp, squid and mussels, simmered in a tomato and white wine broth and served with a few sprigs of fresh parsley and a slice of toasted sourdough bread.

Tiramisu (₱420). Espresso dipped savoiardi layered with mascarpone and bittersweet chocolate.

Drinks. Quench your thirst with a Sparkling Lemonade (₱200) or perk up with an Iced Latte (₱170).

Savor these and more as you embark on your own Italian culinary adventure at Le Stelle.

Reserve your table by calling +63 999 8892659 (or dial “0” from your room when you’re3 checked in at Timberland Highlands Resort).

Le Stelle is located at Basement 2, Timberland Highlands Resort, inside Timberland Heights, Barangay Guitnang Bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal 1850 Philippines, open daily from 11am to 10pm.

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Other dining options at Timberland Highlands Resort include: