Every thing is excellent , a wonderful dining experience, I feel I was being served at my own home…read more They're food is what I crave for, delicious, hospitable atmosphere

If you ever want to get away from the city, there's always Tagaytay (1-2 hour drive from Manila) to…read moreanswer your "where to next question". Whenever a roadtrip down south to Tagaytay is mentioned, bulalo (beef stew) and coffee automatically comes to mind. But, a visit to Bawai's will change your Tagaytay itinerary forever. For starters, this hidden gem is the brainchild of a Filipino-Vietnamese couple, who want to share with the world their love for good vietnamese food, so they put up a restaurant and named it Bawai which means grandmother. When you plan to visit, be sure to call ahead and reserve a table because the place gets packed easily. Everything on the menu is a treat, but, my usual staple order is the fresh springrolls (Goi Cuon) as well as the Vietnamese hot coffee (Ca phe Sua Nong) and their tamarind prawn shrimps.

So you're probably looking for a nice place dine with a view, this is the place for you. Taalena…read moreoffers one of the most breath taking views of the lake and volcano. Reserve a table on the outside terrace for the best experience and avail of their bottomless ICED TEA the best I've had so far, it's super refreshing. Crispy Crablets (220 PHP) Order this for a good start. It won't disappoint. Crispy Tawilis (210 PHP) The Tawilis sardines are found only in the Taal Lake. This is a must order when visiting Taalena. Ensaladang Talong (135 PHP) A fresh and healthy dish that you eat in between the rest of their food. I find it as a good palate cleanser. Kare Kare (450 PHP) The sauce was thin and could use some improvement, which I'm sure has improved with our suggestions. Crispy Pata (595 PHP) Decent crisp and meat to bone ratio, and enough flavour to be considered good. It remained crispy despite the wind and cool weather which should consider when dining in Tagaytay in general. Tortang Talong (215 PHP) It's not going to be something you'd remember or even rave about it's just that ordinary with an elevated price. So the food isn't the best in Tagaytay, but don't let that discourage you from experiencing their wonderful ambiance. They have a band that goes around each table playing various melodies from the oldies to the current hits. It's a nice addition to their already outstanding atmosphere. They even a large green space on the lower floor for kids to run around and play.

Great authentic, no nonsense Philippine cuisine with a great view of Taal Lake and crater. The…read morebangus, gambas , and fresh buko were perfect.

Gerry's Grille is located in the Nuvali Mall, Tagaytay Highlands Philippines which is a local open…read morearea mall with several restaurants and a hosts of stores and groceries. We decided to have a light dinner here and had their sisig dish which was a pork based stir fry with some peppers, sugars and other condiments that mixes well with the rice and other condiments. This was very tasty and perfect for our dinner menu. We also had their grilled Tanigue which was perfectly cooked, not burnt and not stale, which brought out the taste of the fish. They also served rice to complement these dishes, it was a perfect and complementary carb for us to enjoy what we call a light dinner. For dessert, we had their Halo-Halo, which was made perfectly well and included a cacophony of sweetened beans, sago and many other little combinations which encapsulated a summer cooking food for our palates. So, if you're in Tagaytay, you can't go wrong on Gerry's Grille, they do deliver the best food, in this part of the Philippines!

Gerry's at Nuvali Solenad Mall provided a quick, efficient dining experience with mostly…read morewell-executed Filipino comfort food. While not every dish was a standout, the overall quality and service made it worth the visit. We tried the Pancit Canton, Caldereta, Lumpia Shanghai, Chicken Kebabs, and Pork Adobo Fried Rice. The Pancit Canton was excellent--more on the saucy side, which I like better than the drier style. The Pork Adobo Fried Rice was easily one of the best dishes of the night, with tender, well-seasoned pork and perfectly cooked rice. The Chicken Kebabs were another highlight, featuring a wonderful grilled, charred smokiness that really elevated the dish. The Lumpia Shanghai was solid--crispy and well-seasoned--but it wasn't a standout compared to the other dishes. The only minor disappointment was the Caldereta, which had a good sauce and flavor, but they left the bones in the dish, and some of the meat was a bit gristly. I know leaving the bones in is more of a preference issue for me because some people like the bones left in. Despite the minor letdown with the Caldereta, I'd definitely return for the quick service and overall great food. If you're craving Filipino classics in a casual setting, Gerry's at Nuvali is a great choice!

Amazing food! Price is pretty good for the portions!…read more [the restaurant] Located in the mall amongst many other American style restaurants, this one is filled with ample seating and wonderful customer service! The restaurant is really clean and we were served water and hot tea upon seating. [the food] -hot and sour soup (100 peso) loved it! Rich and sour this soup came with a lot of veggies -soup dumpling and xio mai was on point! Loved that they also gave fresh calamansi as a side -almond pudding mango sago- my favorite! The pudding is a nice touch to the flavorful mango. -fresh calamansi juice is refreshing! Overall, this place was super tasty! The price was super cheap! All the food came out to 680 pesos which is about 13 US dollars. Would definitely come back if I'm ever at this mall in Tagaytay again!

The food in this restaurant is excellent. The spinach and garlic is great. The bbq chicken is great…read moreand fried rice also

We are planning a wedding here and had to try the food here as we heard the food is so good from…read moremanh different friends, and they were not wrong. It's elegant and classy and I cant wait to see what the new menu is the next time we come back.

Visited Tagaytay for a wedding and my cousin made us reservations at Antonios. I had no idea the…read morelittle adventure we were going to go on just to get there. You have to have a lot of trust in your driver when you visit the PH because they can fit their vehicles into some crazy small spaces lol the restaurant is located in a rural area which is what made the little driving adventure all the more fascinating because you have no idea what's around you or where you are anymore but once you arrive it's like you've been transported to a completely different place than the area you just drove through. As soon as we arrived we were led to this beautiful outdoor area to wait on our table. It had a full bar and restrooms but I want to say the outdoor waiting area was my favorite part of the restaurant it was stunning and a perfect place for drinks before dinner. There is a pretty strict dress code so do your research before hand so you have no issues upon arrival. The food is on the pricier side but that's to be expected given the ambiance and the quality of everything they serve. The staff and their service was impeccable. From the moment we parked and walked to the outdoor area we were waited on and served. The staff is very attentive and quick to cater to your every need. We ordered so much I can't remember the name of every dish but everything we ordered exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend Antonio's for special occasions.

Really nice how there are lots of choices in Nuvali! No need to brave the traffic and go to…read moreTagaytay to dine at the original Bawai's. It's amazing how this small area in Sta. Rosa is becoming a foodie destination! Good but not that great. Vietnamese food is characterized by freshness and simplicity- a delicious excuse to eat your veggies! Bawai's is a healthier option when eating out. Enjoyed their salads and fresh rolls more than the mains. The coconut sprout salad aka Bawai's Salad won me over. Pho Bo was too oily and lacking that herbal kick of cilantro. They don't serve it with fresh basil nor bean sprouts. Salmon and chicken are forgettable. Not a fan of pork but was told by my tablemates it was amazingly tender. A bit on the pricey side for what you're getting but service is spot on. Food comes out fairly fast even about 3/4 of their tables were occupied. Weird restroom door made of frosted glass. I wouldn't use the loo there if I were you.

My college friends and I came here for luncheon meet-up. The restaurant is located to the newest…read moreaddition phase in Nuvali as I have heard. ( Sorry, never been in hometown for ages!) The first pick of everyone for a delectable taste option. It was not a disappointment. I may have tried different Asian cuisines at different times but this place has by far serves cuisines that you could try at one visit. There were no regrets on this visit. The following stands out and satisfied my taste pallettes: Vietnamese spring roll Special crispy tawalis Balinese satay prawn Crispy pork belly in hoisin sauce Beef tenderloin roll ....that all the above perfectly matched with Bagoong fried rice. Each has unique delectable flavor, fitting to the restaurant's slogan. Mixed and match Asian fusion cuisne has made the meet up more entertaining and pleasurable. The place is classy, the chandeliers and the table arrangement level up the place into a fine dining restaurant. A good and perfect place for celebration. Don't be intimated, the menu price is very affordable. They have wide selection of beverages too. I had a good dining experience aside I was with good company. We were there at the right moment, they just open up. No trouble with service, with seating and the food presentation. Oh well, the advantage of being early birds paid off. A well recomemnded place.

My sister, friend and I had dinner here. The owner was available and helped us with what to order…read more Everything was delicious! If you haven't tried this restaurant, you are missing out! The staff is so attentive and the place is well kept and super clean.

Came here with a big group and was pleasantly surprised by the excellent array of dishes. The…read moreservice was quick and the plates came out one after another. The highlights were the crispy chicken skin with salted egg and the luscious mushroom soup. However the other dishes stood on their own, like the Asian salad with roasted sesame dressing, pork belly cha shu, and Kim chi rice. Their attempts at American fare were less successful but even then, not bad - namely the pizzas and potato chips.

Situated in Solenad 3, this is one of our go-to restaurants when in Nuvali. They've got a good…read moreselection of comfort food. I can't really say it's one type of cuisine as they have a variety. The squid ink pasta is a favorite with the pasta cooked al dente. The tamarind chicken is reminiscent of Thai cooking. While the kimchi pork belly ... well, that sounds Korean to me. And then they have the papaya salad which tastes like the Filipino atchara. I don't really care if it's Italian, Thai or Korean. All I care about is it gives me satisfaction every time I dine there.

Tagaytay is a spot I usually try to avoid on the weekends because of the groves of people coming…read morefrom nearby Manila trying to escape the heat. Nonetheless yesterday we find ourselves heading to Batangas... The other side of the road (headed to Manila/Cavite) looks ridiculous, so time for a foodie stop over! I've passed this place a couple of times going to and from Batangas and the sign has always caught my eye. "East meets West comfort food" I'm thinking a fusion Tex-Mex place perhaps. The place is cozy, and the weather was great, cold! Great for me, otherwise bring a sweater. The service is friendly and people wore smiles, that was also welcoming. On to the food: Pulled pork bruschetta: This was quite good. The salsa was a great touch to the dish, and the bread was crisped just right as well. Honestly, I could have had more. Note: as an appetizer goes, this serves one person, or less (I could have had 2). Chicken noodle soup with chicharones: Thought we should give it a try as it was described as a house special. It tasted like home cooked noodle soup which was great, I'm not a fan of anything that tastes like it comes out of a can or box. However, it's still chicken noodle soup... With chicharon, but I didn't see much of the chicharones, however I may have missed it. It's a filling soup for starters. Pulled pork Sisig: I'm thinking this place has a theme! Lol. Pulled pork now appears twice in this review. The Sisig was good, it was a bit sweet for my taste with the texture reminiscent of adobo or corned beef flakes. Another house special, this fusion Sisig had some good heat to it, not overboard with the spice. Overall, decent if you don't mind the sweetness of the dish. Mashed potatoes: This should just be called 'potatoes' in a cup. Yes, mashed, but completely dry. Maybe a tablespoon or two of milk could have possibly done wonders. I couldn't finish it. They're menu has a long list of things to try, perhaps next time we'll try the others. Stay hungry my friends A la cuisine!

This place is horrible, all the food was cold. The sisig was just pulled pork, and the kare kare…read morewas sweet and garbage, and I never turn down kare kare. Booooooo