My grandmother really has a knack for cuisines that aren't too mainstream and she stumbled upon…read moreCalderon in Kapitolyo. She loved it so much that she brought the family there for Sunday bonding. I found the place to be homey and cozy. It looked like a bricked house and once you've settled in a table, you'd feel like you're really in Spain. The music and ambiance really suite the whole theme. And don't get me started with the food! We ordered different things for the family to try and I must say that the food was good! We ordered the Paella Valenciana which is the flavor/variant we all know of. We also ordered the Caldo Gallego which was a hearty soup composed of beef, chicken, beans, vegetables and Spanish chorizo. We had the Salpicao, Croquetas and Bacalao ala Vizcaina (cod in tomato sauce). All of those dishes were really good! To end the meal, we ordered Sangria and partnered it with Bandeja de Jamon, Chorizo Y Quezo which was a platter of cold cuts, hams and cheese. The restaurant definitely captured the taste of Spain. I found it to be a great place to be with a big group or even just a one on one intimate dinner. The vibe for me was great. My overall experience in Calderon was pleasant! I would recommend Spanish cuisine lovers to drop by and try the food!

When I found out that a Spanish restaurant was opening in our neighborhood I was so excited and…read morewithin the first week of opening my family and I headed to Calderon. Honestly though we weren't expecting that much since it was only a neighborhood joint and we suspected would not offer Spanish dishes quite as authentic and fresh as those we've had in more expensive restaurants, but boy were we wrong. Calderon is fantastic. Their flavors was bold and their dishes though made with simple ingredients really pack a punch. The place is cozy and warm, the décor classic and earthy. The food offered is classic Spanish and we ordered salpicao, paella, gambas, and croquettas, all staple Spanish food. I was blown away by how tasty and great everything was. The tapas options are killer. I could honestly go home with a pot filled with their salpicao and just gorge on that and rice for a week. The ultimate test (at least for my mom) was their paella and it did not disappoint it was flavorful, salty, packed with meat and veggies. Calderon is certainly a must-try!

We ate during happy hour @20% discount for 4 persons. The price was reasonable given the quality of…read morefood served...we came in around 4:45 pm and left 6:00 pm (happy hour is from 2pm to 6pm). Food was so good! Don't take my word for it, give it a try!

I was recommended to try this place from my family when visiting Manila. It's their fave and it's…read morenot my fave! Tapas in PI is legit. The fois gras is so tasty I ordered seconds. It's not a huge place so it has that local neighborhood vibe. Definitely coming back next time I visit.

Celebrating my niece's birthday ( her treat) did not disappoint ! She reserved a private room and…read morewe had a great time celebrating and eating authentic Spanish cuisine. Great place to eat and food was very good on taste and appearances. Plenty of parking just arrived in non busy hours I suppose.

the food we ordered were very tasty and pretty good. We enjoyed our meals…read more I like Spanish latte, it was very good coffee! The servers at this restaurant were very nice and friendly every time they stopped by to check in how we were doing and how our meals tasted. The restaurant is very nice and cultured especially the wooden looks nice and antique.

Don't tell my boyfriend, but I'm infatuated with Alqueria. Who knew Spanish food could be THAT…read moregreat? If all the restaurants that served Spanish food were an entire kingdom, Alqueria would be their queen. Just browsing the menu alone makes you feel like someone's going to pop out with guitars, castanets, and harmonicas any moment now. It actually reminded me of how I've always wanted to learn the language. The restaurant feels so cozy, and yet it subtly exudes elegance. And like I said before, the dishes are SO good! The beef salpicao, the chorizo... all those classic Spanish food you love and enjoy. I honestly don't know how to describe all their dishes. All I can say is this: forget all that you've tasted from other Spanish restaurants. This is the real deal, my friend. You /can't/ let this pass. (Although, you may opt to pass on the churros. Not that great, but they /could/ be authentic Spanish churros. I wouldn't know.)

I am so intrigue to check out this place while in SD. I saw a post from Marvin Agustin in Instagram…read morepromoting this place so i got curious and told my self that i have to check this out., So, i went, check out the place and tried their foods. I like it and price is OK (not too bad). Would i recommend this place? Yes :)

Good Spanish food, lively, even a bit too noisy atmosphere, attentive and gracious service. I…read morereally like Las Flores. From their croquettes to their churros everything is tasty and well done. I love their mushroom paella and if I ever move on and try their other paellas, I feel certain I would love them too. Their billinis are wonderful cocktails too. Very refreshing and at a buy one get one free deal during lunch, makes it easy to enjoy even more. If you like Spanish food, I think you'll enjoy this for sure. And if you're not familiar with Spanish cuisine, then this is the perfect place to start.

I've visited this location a couple times during my trips to Manila and enjoyed the food here…read more There were lots of seating in and outdoors. A full bar anchored the rear. A large group was also dining at the same time but overall it wasn't too loud. Staff here have been welcoming and attentive. They remembered some of our go to dishes which the family enjoys. Las Flores menu offered lots of options and this time we got the following: Salmon tartare - unique presentation in a fried lumpia wrapper cone. The additional wasabi mayo side let us add as much as we wanted. Angus and foie gras- tender beef and creamy foie gras was decadent Jamon croquettes- crunchy , creamy and a little salty Duck rigatoni- an excellent pasta dish with shredded savory duck Chorizo Frito - sautéed chorizo sausages that tasted even better with the roasted garlic cloves The small plates gave us a good taste since we were not that hungry. Next time we'll try the paella again.

Came by on a late Tuesday night around 8:30pm for 4 and didn't have any issues with getting a…read moretable. Ambience was nice but quite loud. Reminds me of those restaurants in DTLA. The food was just okay to me, the paella took a minute to come out so order that first. The sisig tacos were super dry so I would skip that. The sangria was tasty though! Overall, I would come to try the food but come for the atmosphere and instagram worthy photos.

Came here for dinner with friends and enjoyed the food. I also enjoyed the patio view which gives…read moreyou the view of BGC and the famous 3d billboards. The sinigang paella was good and also the ceviche.

Food - Okay. Service - Bad, ang tagal at andaming kwentuhan…read moresa labas bago ka nila mapansin. Tubig ang tagal ng refill. Onti lang kami customer nun. Ambience - Pde na, despite of having ACs, ang init sobra sa loob.

A favorite amongst locals who enjoy paella, tapas, etc…read more Their food is authentic as it gets outside of Spain. Their paella was cooked to perfection. Also ordered the TNT salmon. We ordered another one to take a photo, it was that good! Service was off from what I heard from those that frequent this restaurant. For some reason the server was not writing our order, just repeating it to us after we've said it. Sad to say she missed a few of the dishes we asked for. By the time she realized it, they were out of it. They were also out of their sangria. Other than that, nice ambiance. Nice location with access to parking. Hopefully they've tweaked service issues. If you're in the area and are craving tapas this would be the place for you.

Outstanding Spanish food! Can't say whether it's authentic since I've not had much memory of food…read morein Spain and it's a highly diverse country, but the food at Donosti reminds me of the old world for sure. Flavorful on the heavy side, you may want to order moderately and have some Spanish wine (BTW the wine selection is awesome!). Reservation strongly suggested.

Donosti caused quite the stir in 2014. It was the place to eat and be seen. It had super high net…read moreworth but low profile owners; it had flown-in-for-the-sole-purpose-of-this-restaurant chefs from San Sebastian, Spain; and it was mucho gastos! People wouldn't stop talking about it because they were able to eat there for a birthday treat that cost 20k for four people or something. That's because Donosti's specialties included this roasted baby lamb that cost a fortune to fly in from Spain. But hey, I heard it was really good. (I mean, it's a baby lamb. I hope it didn't die in vain.) I never had that, or the other signature cochinillo. But I loved Donosti for two other things. 1. The classic pulpo a la gallega -- the best octopus I might have tasted in my life. I don't know what the chef did to make it taste like that: so soft, flavors fully intact. Did he massage that octopus to death? He might have. It was heavenly. 2. Dinner specials -- that night, it was veal cheeks. Delicious and satisfying, at around 800 pesos. Cheap in that setting, compared to everything else, but worth it! No scrimping, nothing less special, just without the hype of all the other dishes but still a wonderful meal. Anyway, if you don't go crazy, you don't need to spend a fortune. Granted most of the dishes are on the pricier end, understand that Donosti does do San Sebastian cuisine well. The Spanish chef is awesome, and I believe they have a Filipino executive chef who also owns another fine dining restaurant in Makati on board. It's in good hands, it's got great quality, they massage their octopi, so you know what you're paying for. If you know your Spanish food, you won't be disappointed with the boquerones, which says a lot about any Spanish restaurant. So this is one of those. Manage your expectations and your wallet, don't get carried away, and follow your taste.

Paella was worth the long wait...very good, plenty of ingredients. The bolognese was also…read moreokay....pollo frito was not good, it actually had very little actual chicken meat. Leg/thigh fried, came with gravy, I ate skin and gravy...the little chicken meat there was had black things attached to it, kind of disgusting. Pollo al Asillo (chicken spicy garlic sauce) was tasteless, not good. Linguini al pesto had a lot of a tomato sauce on top, took away from the pesto flavor...bottom line , come for the paella...that's it!!! Very good service.

Who does not like Spanish tapas? It is one of my favorite foods and when in Manila, Philippines, I…read morewas luckily invited for a dinner party at Alba Restaurante in Makati. On entering the restaurant, one cannot but notice the well-appointed red tablecloth tables with cloth napkins. The dishes at our disposal were many. They were Gambas (shrimp) in garlic and oil, potato croquettes, Spanish sausage, baked oysters, mushrooms, crostini with dip, chicken, spinach pizza and of course, seafood paella. To add to the cozy ambiance of this restaurant were three singers with Spanish guitars, serenading the audience in the restaurant. Our group got several renditions of Spanish ballads including, "Guantanamera". We sang along for this one. All the dishes were prepared well and highlighted their own distinct taste and flavors. My favorites were the croquettes, the baked oysters and the seafood paella. The croquettes were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The oysters though small, came 12 to a plate and were moist and well charred to bring out the baked parmesan fragrance. The seafood paella was the crown jewel of the evening. It contained several seafood varieties and was made fresh. It came out slightly charred at the bottom, as does any good paella. When scraped, mixed with the other contents, and eaten, one is rewarded with several bursts of aroma and taste. Table service was excellent. Muchas Gracias, Senores y Senoras.