Their dessert are wonderful, we had puto bumbong cheesecake, caramel tres leches, buko pie and…read morevanilla ube cake. The puto bumbong cheesecake is so good. Buko pie is the second runner up - no need to go to Laguna.

It was my first visit to Miquel & Maria and their food were amazingly delicious and fresh!…read more Visiting from the states, I can easily distinguished if food are made on site or frozen. I can honestly say, definitely FRESH and made from the heart. Days before we went to Miquel and Maria, we dined at the famous Balay Dako in Tagaytay but I must admit that I prefer the Kare kare at Miguel & Maria. It was absolutely mouth watering!!! Unforgettable and worth the visit in Marikina! It is a must place to visit if you have delicate and incredible taste buds. It's totally highly recommended!

If you're looking for romantic and/or fine dining options outside Manila not named Antonio's, one…read moreof the best places to visit would be Vieux Chalet in Antipolo. It can get quite confusing getting there at first, but just trust the occasional signs you encounter and the GPS of your mobile phones. Vieux Chalet also doubles as a bed & breakfast, so you can actually stay the night there while you watch the Antipolo night sky envelop the Manila skyline. In the restaurant, you'll likely be greeted by the restaurant manager Rico Doy, who is the best at what he does. If you're still unsure on what to order, don't hesitate to ask him for his recommendations. If you're a fan of arugula like me, you'll be enamored with their salad, which is generously peppered with the piquant green. For the main course, the beef tenderloin drizzled with mushroom sauce will send you writhing in ecstasy as it's just that good. So if you're looking for a date place and want to avoid Tagaytay as it has become to cliché of late, head on over to Antipolo and Vieux Chalet!

Vieux Chalet is undoubtedly one of the restaurants I would always recommend to friends who want to…read morehave a good meal outside their busy cities or the central business districts. Tucked away in a village in Antipolo, Vieux Chalet is actually the home of the owners, which they converted into a restaurant, and bed and breakfast. I have tried several kinds of salad, pasta, pizza and mains, having been there several times. What I like most about their pizza and pasta is that they make it from scratch, so the taste and texture is really different and you can really distinguish the good quality of the dough and the noodles or the ravioli. My must-orders would be their raclette and the chocolate cake ala mode. With Vieux Chalet serving predominantly Swiss and European cuisine, it's no surprise that they offer good raclette, complete with olives, boiled potatoes, young corn, pickled onions, and gherkins (my personal favorite!). The cherry-infused chocolate cake is made with no other than Swiss chocolate and is topped with homemade (you guessed it!) Swiss dark chocolate ice cream. Indeed, Vieux Chalet is a restaurant born from the passion for food and accommodating guests into their home, with homemade dishes carefully and passionately prepared. At Vieux Chalet, happiness is indeed homemade.

There are places that are worth going to even if they're totally out of the way or tucked in the…read moremiddle of nowhere. For me, one such place is the Dutch Bread Hauz. This quaint shop is first and foremost a bakery but they also offer meals, coffee, and snacks on the side. The smell of chocolate and bread in the oven wafting from the kitchen greet customers the moment they step inside this bread house. On the counter you will see various types of dinner rolls, croissants, buns, and breads. Although they serve familiar dishes, like lechon kawali with rice and chicken shawarma, I chose to try Dutch specialty snacks which -- according to the staff -- were made using traditional means from the Netherlands. I was a bit adventurous so I got Berehap (slices of meat ball and onion on a stick served with peanut sauce) and Bitterballen (small meat-based balls served with mustard, a favorite snack from Holland). My wife was hungry this time and she was not in the mood to try products she can't pronounce so she decided to have parma ham and cheese sandwich. The attendant asked her to choose the type of bread for the sandwich and she picked spelt, a type of bread made from hulled or dinkel wheat that's popular in Europe. Of course, both of us had coffee. I was glad that we decided to drop by this place because the coffee was good as expected from Lavazza and the food was different but surprisingly savory. The spelt bread was tough and heavy so I don't think anyone could finish one order of sandwich using this bread. I liked my order of Berehap. The sausage was a bit salty when eaten on its own but a bite of the sweet onion and a dab of the peanut sauce neutralizes the saltiness. My wife liked the Bitterballen dipped in mustard. She said it was similar to croquettes because it's crunchy on the outside but a bit gooey on the inside. The place is clean, well-maintained, and generally peaceful so I think this is an ideal place for a meeting. It's also worth noting that their restroom faucet comes with hot or cold water. Parking can be a problem but if you do not mind walking for one or two kilometers, you can park your car at Power Plant Mall and just walk your way to Dutch Bread Hauz.

What an impressive place. It's nice to see that the Nielson tower, a piece of history has been…read moretransformed to a nice dining restaurant. My relatives here in the Philippines treated my husband & I to a sumptuous Sunday lunch here. For starters we a bottle of cab sav with the prawn scotch eggs. I had the Thai Chicken Curry noodle soup. My husband had the Blackbird burger. For dessert we truly enjoyed their sundaes, burnt butter and banofee. Such an enjoyable Sunday lunch at this place.

Came here for lunch with my family and love the interior. Food is great. I enjoyed the seafood…read moreplatter and the potato cubes

Had our Wedding Reception on this place last Dec 16, 2010 and love the ambiance and food. We even…read morehad a food taste test that will be served to our guests. Overall, our visitors & guests love the place and the food as well! Looking forward to come and visit this 2026 :)

Probably one of the most relaxed restaurants I've been to in this area of tagaytay. Quick, polite…read moreservice (bottomless fresh coconut juice was refilled almost after every sip; my mom's warm water was offered changed to keep the temp correct). Food was good, the roasted pork was perfect, surprisingly very delicious carbonara pasta, fried pumpkin- filled chicken was yummy, paella Negra was ok. The gardens are beautiful and quiet. Highly recommend this place if you want some place quiet, clean, and good.

Sala is Makati's old guard. A well-heeled institution of a restaurant that has seen lesser…read morepretenders come and go, Sala is one of the restaurants that deserves its storied reputation. Okay, I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to try this restaurant out anytime soon, as it literally takes a small fortune to eat here. I was lucky, however, that my boss treated the team out to dinner at Sala. I did have a minor heart attack upon seeing the menu, but it does look inviting. I had an order of Lamb Cutlets, which was cooked to perfection. The dessert was absolutely divine as well. I'd love to come back here someday, preferably with a hot date. Need to pull out a mortgage first.

I'm not sure why I never cared to ask what the"free" and tiny hors d'œuvre is officially called,…read morebut it seems that everyone I know who's experienced it absolutely loved it!

Small, clean and classic bistro setting. Tasty Arancini Al Margherita; Chorizo/Sausages, Potatoes &…read moreSauerkraut. The Cacio E Pepe Classic is delicious. The service is friendly and courteous. The price is very reasonable. They're doing a soft-open now but we will definitely be back for more. Gonna try the Osso Buco next time! ;)

Last night, my college friends and I got together in QC for dinner and drinks. I let my Booky app…read moredecide where to go, and it brought us to Vanderlust Bistro + Patisserie. We shared stories and juicy gossip over bottles of Stella Artois and Vanderlust's Sausage, Potatoes, and Sauerkraut platter--delectable slices of kielbasa, hungarian, and bratwurst sausage served with seasoned potato wedges, sauerkraut, and German sweet mustard. We ordered this delicious appetizer along with Vanderlust's Pesto di Aglio pasta, Catalan Baked Fish with Potatoes and Asparagus, and Schweinekotelett with Mustard Cream Sauce. The Pesto di Aglio pasta is legit, and is one of the most affordable pasta dishes I've had across all casual dining restaurants I've been to. Portion size may be too small even for one diner, in my opinion, so you better have other entrees on the table to fill you up. The Catalan Baked Fish may seem like a simple dish, but I guarantee that it tastes a lot better than it looks. The crust on the fish fillet elevates the dish, making it more savory and filling than what you'd normally expect from lighter seafood entrees. I only wish there was more of the potatoes and asparagus to take diners through to that last delightful bite. We had very high expectations for the Schweinekotelett with Mustard Cream Sauce--a thick and juicy 300 gram porkchop served with mashed potatoes and a generous portion of vegetables. However, there was too little mustard in the sauce, and the porkchop could have used a little more seasoning. The meat was cooked perfectly though, and we still enjoyed sharing this dish. I just have to end this review by saying how much I love the Booky app. We were able to find this restaurant, request and confirm our reservations OFFLINE (no wifi needed) in less than 10 minutes, get P500 off our bill, and enjoy a FREE dessert! Download and learn more about Booky on Instagram (search @bookyapp or #bookymanila) and on its blog (ph.phonebooky.com) #TheFoodCrawlers #sausage #Kielbasa #Hungarian #Bratwurst #potato #German #sauerkraut #mustard

We went here on a rainy night with my girlfriend for our romantic dinner and we ordered the…read moreelevations plant based meal! The wait staff was very knowledgeable about every dish, describing it in detail. The experience was such an inviting one. Each dish was a various explosion of flavor and texture. I personally enjoyed the tofu wrapped in spring onion, oh my gosh. What a delight! You don't find many vegan course meals here and at an affordable price. A great place to eat and the ambience was very warm and inviting kahit umuulan. Will be back to try if they have any more vegan options in the future

Love the ambience, the service, most specially the food. All entrée were not only visually…read moreappetizing but truly delectable

Fantastic crepes. Two words that describe Cafe Breton best. But of course, a café isn't just their…read moredelicious crepes. As it is popular, the place is pretty busy at all hours of the day so if you're unable to relax in good company and enjoy a discussion while your order is being prepared you might want to find it within you to just chill. Cause the wait is worth it, and we can all find the time (unless you have a meeting you're running off to!) The atmosphere is perfect for unwinding and relaxing over a chat with your friends and family, with cheerful splashes of color, ambiance to match the café mood and a nice view of the pretty surroundings in the neighbourhood. They serve awesome coffee and awesome frappes that naturally go so well with crepes. A good pairing in my opinion, it's what I tend to get, is their Lost Paradise with a nice Café Liegois. And naturally I would suggest going so far as getting a savory crepe and then finishing with a sweet crepe. Tops.

I LOVE CAFE BRETON It is my favorite places to go to for…read morecrepes. They have the BEST crepes, I promise these crepes will not disappoint. Although Cafe Breton does offer savory meals, it's really their crepes and coffee you should try. The crepes here aren't soft and pancake textured, or too thick, or tasteless. The crepes themselves are light, super thin, and flavorful. They also cook it so that the edges kind of crisp up a bit (BEST PART!). They have so many different crepe combinations and you can even DIY them! They have blueberry cream crepe with blueberry compote, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream (they're very generous with their whipped cream) which is stellar. They have classic combos like nutella and mangoes. BUT what you really really NEED TO do is ignore all those fancy crepes, all you need to order is their simple and classic BUTTER & SUGAR crepe. I know, what am I saying. Really? YES, REALLY. It may sound unexciting but trust me when you taste this you will feel the excitement. This crepe is loaded with butter (THANK YOU) and sugar and it forms are crisp outside cause of the sugar, the inside is so buttery this almost reminded me oddly of an egg tart. Their coffee is local, they don't sell it commercially but trust me when you taste it you wish they did! One of the best coffee in the Metro.