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.

We had lunch here the other day with friends and family…read more This restaurant serve Spanish cuisine and is inside La Bella Residence. It's a huge commercial and residential compound, its developer set it up like in a Santorini Mediterranean style of buildings and a boutique hotel all painted in white. The place is kinda hard to find if you're an out of towner. You may try using Waze GPS, it might help. We ordered Paella de Marisco, Sulpicao, Callos and Gambas. They offered as starter freshly sliced baked baguette with 4 special dips specially made by Chef Arnaldo. I liked the aioli and balsamic dips. Their Gambas as an appetizer were made of seasoned grilled mushroom, tomatoes and succulent shrimps. It's delicious. The Callos were made from scratched. Taste great. The Paella de Marisco a seafood with chicken mixed seasoned yellow rice and chorizo served on a pan is delicious. Their Sulpicao is the authentic Spanish dish. The beef is tender, soft and moist. The mushrooms were marinated, soft and tender. It's delicious! Serving staff are helpful and courteous. Their food is pricey, serving is small. The developer requires that no trees should be cut within the compound to give way to the structures. Don't be surprised if you see a living trunk of a tree inside El Cocinero's bathroom and dining area. Small clean neutral gender bathroom.

Nestled away from the hustle of the Tagaytay main road, in the fabulous La Bella boutique hotel…read moregrounds, reminiscent of the pacifying azures and whites of the Cycladic islands, the El Cocinero serves unique, tremendously delicious Ibiza inspired food. The condiments for the bread were varied - sweet, tangy, creamy - it was tempting to stuff yourself before your meal arrived. We had some nice and light chicken soup with Jason Iberrico. The paella marisco was tasty and well done and the salpicao was delicious. All in all, worth a trip off the beaten path if you're not staying in the hotel!

This place was nice. Close by to the transient house we stayed at. Close to victory liner…read more Great for breakfast. We had 2 eggs sunny side up and other good fixings. Fish,sausage,and cooked spinach. They have a variety of food buffet style. We had some alcoholic beverages in the morning as well hahaha. Would come by again

It's a tapas bar but I was in the mood for Pinoy food. The place did not disappoint as far as food…read morebut it's location being close to a bus terminal isn't really good for one's appetite. You can smell the fumes coming from the buses nearby. Service was excellent. The staff are attentive and nice.

Mario's Restaurant, Quezon City…read more Everything we ordered was solid, with a few standouts. * Salpicao: Tender, garlicky, full of flavor.done right. * Caesar Salad: My number one Caesar salad in the world. Perfect balance of crisp greens, sharp dressing, and anchovy. * French Onion Soup: Just right. Deep, savory broth without being too salty. * Gambas: Yummy and done in simple garlic and oil, no frills, just flavor. * Blue Marlin: Just okay, not bad, but not a highlight. * Canonigo: Light, fluffy, and sweet, still a classic. Warm, sincere service. Relaxed, unpretentious setting. No rush, no noise. Mario's has that old-school charm that doesn't feel outdated. I used to visit their Baguio branch when I was a kid and still loyal to this place Still one of those rare restaurants you leave satisfied and already planning to come back.

The food is good from the soup to the salad ang the main course steak, I just thought that for the…read moreprice the want for the steak it should be a little bigger

Loved it!!! The lengua was superb. We also had the fish, pork and chicken. These were also…read moredelicious. The restaurant had mismatched chairs and tables. It is in an ancestral home across Malacañang Palace. They have a lovely entry way with bamboo and a fountain. It is very close to the Shrine of St. Michael Archangels. We had a wonderful lunch after mass with the extended family. Desserts were also good. We tried the chocolate cake and frozen lemon soufflé. YUM.

My traveler friends and I love ancestral houses - on destinations with ancestral houses, we really…read moretake time to see them. So it was a no-brainer for us to celebrate the birthday of one of us at Casa Roces. It definitely feels like an elegant ancestral house, especially the second floor, which we took an informal tour of too, through the help of the staff. The furniture and decor took us back in time. Later, I found out that the tables and chairs on the second floor are still used for meetings, one room of which is P-Noy's usual meeting room. The garden patio and the dining area of the restaurant are especially beautiful and romantic at night, when they are bathed in a soft yellow glow from the lights. I ordered the mushroom pasta, delicious and filling, with the serving just a little more than enough for one. The smoky and fresh flavor of the roasted tomato soup is also a winner. Being a pesca-vegetarian, I didn't get to taste the lengua, which is the restaurant's bestseller, and which friends attest to. We surprised the birthday celebrant with Casa Roces' best-selling chocolate caramel cake.

The experience was surprisingly nice and very enjoyable. It was like having a meal at your…read moregrandparent's house. The dishes were well-made, comfort food. Nothing earth shaking in terms of flavors, but everything tasted familiar - the way it should. I love this place for that. I'm not a big fan of fusion and deconstructed food dishes. We specifically loved their gambas, kare-kare, roast pork, leche flan. Apart from the good comfort food, what will make me return again and again to this place are the staff and the ambiance. - the staff - some of them have been with the Legarda family since tita Moning was alive. There was even a brochure write-up introducing all the staff to the guests. I love how the owner is goving much credit and appreciation to the staff. As a result, the staff were really very warm towards the guests. It wasn't just professional courtesy. I could feel that their service came from the heart (especially Tining). - the ambiance - too often, old ancestral houses converted to restaurants end up just being a shell structure of the house with a restaurant inside. This isn't so for La Cocina. One could still feel the heart and soul of the home as it once housed the Legarda family. It wasn't a restaurant in a shell structure of an old house. It was a restaurant in a home. At the end of the meal, it felt like we had eaten at our lola's house not in just any other restaurant.

Time travel and food is not a common combination to have, but stepping inside La Cocina De Tita…read moreMoning is to be transported back to Manila's opulent past. The restaurant-cum-ancestral house offers patrons a dining experience like no other. To start things off, you are given a tour of the mansion and told tidbits and stories pertaining to the Legarda family. The tour starts in the first floor and you gradually make your way up where you'll eventually be led to the dining area. Describing it as extravagant and exquisite is putting it mildly. There are rose petals strewn about the length of your table. There are literal bells you can pick up and ring to get the attention of the help. The whole experience is surreal. The food itself isn't bad. It's obviously inclined towards Spanish fare given the Legarda family's heritage. It's not the best though. Paying a visit to La Cocina De Tita Moning is something I'd recommend. Not for the food, but for the whole experience involved as a whole.

I popped into Ilustrado during a sunny afternoon stroll through Intramuros and it felt like…read morestepping into a beautiful old Manila postcard. The place is tucked away in this charming historic building with high ceilings, antique touches everywhere, and that perfect mix of Spanish elegance and warm Filipino vibes. We started with the classic adobo and some crispy pata that was perfectly crunchy outside and tender inside--seriously flavorful without being greasy. Then the highlight was the stuffed chicken relleno; juicy, packed with chorizo goodness, and that gravy just tied it all together. Ended with the famous sampaguita ice cream--never had anything like it, floral and refreshing in the best way, like eating flowers but in dessert form. Service was attentive and friendly, they even remembered our drinks without us asking twice. Parking was easy in their private lot too. Such a lovely, relaxed meal in the middle of the city--definitely one of my favorite spots now. Five stars all the way!

This is an old-world Spanish and Filipino fusion restaurant in historic Intramuros. I found the…read morefood was good, but I got my appetizer after my main. I recommend Adobo Bagnet, and Lengua con Setas. Unique Desserts: Known for its unique Sampaguita Ice Cream The decor was a little worn out, but I noticed that the more stylish, formal main function hall was reserved for special events. I guess this area was where the romantic reviews I read came from

I came here and met my parents for lunch. They are regulars here and they really enjoy the food. I…read morethought the food was solid and the service was very good. The menu isn't anything too exciting though as it's mainly traditional Spanish leaning dishes but overall a great lunch spot!

Quality for Spanish food by Chef. Carlos is amazing. And price/location is also very goodread more

This is in BGC. Our order is taking too long. The cuchinilla at 1/6 the size made to our table…read more after an hour of waiting. Wait staff has not apologized for the delay. Very unacceptable in my playbook. Locals and foreigners should be given equal treatments. Live music is great. Please train your staff to adhere to the standards if great customer service. Please add local beers or have your own microbrewery to get a better branding. Thank you for the experience. ¡Buena Salud!

Filipinos are drawn to rice. I'd like to believe that we have a genetic disposition towards the…read moregrain so that I have something ng to blame for my weight gain. I feel this is why most Pinoys are wary of entrees that don't come with rice in upscale restaurants. Looking at it the other way around, this I feel is the reason that we are drawn to all things paella. You can owe it to the aforementioned love of rice, or to the centuries we've spent colonized by the Spaniards, but as long as its paella, we as a people will immediately feast on it like there's no tomorrow. Cerveseria in Greenbelt 3 knows our amor for the dish so every once in a while, they offer up unlimited paella for a steal price. If you're not to keen on stuffing yourself silly, you can get a more modest serving. Make sure to eat the slightly overcooked rice near the bottom as it has all that paella flavor!

Awesome place with great food and service. The food was so good. I had the bone marrow, with bacon…read more jam and roasted garlic. The house wine when perfect with my tapa.

Absolutely the best place in Angeles City to relax with a bottle of excellent wine and incredible…read moretapas! The location is a hidden island of calm in a big city. The staff and owners are friendly and knowledgeable, the wine selection is excellent and well planned. Without hesitation we travel 17 hours by plane to enjoy a great bottle of wine and an excellent selection of tapas!