An imposing and elegant dining area. Floor-to-ceiling arch windows. Great ambient light. Polite,…read moreeager-beaver staff. My list of reasons why I love Chateau 1771 goes on and on. Despite the name of the place, they are not exclusively serving French food. They have pasta, steaks, and seafood. If anything, Chateau 1771 is a modern European restaurant serving favorite French, Italian, and Swiss food. When I first visited the place years ago, I was actually anxious about that moment when the waiter would hand me the check. European dining in the Philippines has always been equated with expensive fine-dining. But to my astonishment, the price was actually reasonable. I mean, it's not affordable and one would be crazy or filthy rich to eat in this kind of place every day. But for special occasions, I would recommend this place. My most recent visit was during my wife's birthday. It was a table for two and we had a late lunch. After a few moments of browsing through the menu, she asked for Croquette Salad, while I went for Butter-baked Oysters. For main, she had Vanilla Brick Spring Chicken, or grilled chicken served with vanilla bean dots. I ordered the Potence, the house specialty. It's basically steak where the meat is served hanging from a potence, or metal frame, and then set alight (by the waiter) with brandy. Their Pomelo Fruit Juice is a must try. I would recommend having a reservation when dining at Chateau 1771. While the place typically fills up during dinner, I find it perfect for a late afternoon hangout. The ambience can truly transport you somewhere in Europe.

Every time I come to this place, I'm already too full to eat and I'm just in the food for a cold…read moredrink or hot coffee and sometimes their dessert. You know how other shops have fresh fruit shakes but when you drink it it just tastes like sugar? Well, Chateau 1771's shakes are fresh, cold and it's the actual fruit. Oh, their flambeed coffees are amazing. Try their Irish coffee. You'll want more. For dessert, it doesn't matter whether you order a Creme Brulee or a Coffee Bean Sansrival. All of their desserts are excellent.

Cozy ambience and a great place for couples and family. Try the salad with tuna to excite your…read moretaste buds. Pork bourguignon is great! Staff is not too fussy but welcoming. I will surely be back here to try their other offerings.

Design over food. This sums up Le Petit Soufflé. Such a cute place with French vibes and... well,…read moreyeah a cute place with French vibes. That's all I can really rave about this place. And the matcha soufflé and matcha parfait!! In fairness, these are gooood. The matcha flavor is so pronounced unlike other things that claim to be matcha. But the main dishes (we ordered the foie gras mac and cheese and truffled mushroom burger), MEH. That's French for so-so.

I don't know why anyone not take pictures of the wine list unless there is not on.. do they serve…read moremany different charcuteries?

It's just ok. None of the cheeses on the cheese platter…read morewere French (Cheddar, Parm, Gorgonzola) None of meats on the charcuterie platter were French (Spanish-y, Italian-y, and a hot dog) But all the wines are French. It's all about the wine here as the food seems to be inconsistent with the theme

Pleasantly surprised at the food here! I ordered one of their baguette sandwiches and the hubs got…read morehimself some pastries and an espresso The bread was fresh and very tasty, you can note the quality in the all of the ingredients. The le European had forest ham, elemental cheese, lettuce with mayo. The pastries were also super yummy. I did not like the apple turnover as much because it seemed too sweet for me but my husband was a fan. The espresso was also super good. The space is cute and open and the space is accommodates 25-30? people. There is WiFi also. Staff is very friendly. Definitely a place to try out if you want a little snack and if you are craving a healthy light option. The menu also offers some pasta dishes.

Paris Delice is definitely My Go To Place in Metro Manila for a good coffee and delicious pastries…read moreand sandwiches. Being Half French, I take my baguette, croissants and "pains au chocolat" quite seriously (especially when I get my cravings hehehe) and I can tell you that they are the BEST in town!! Restaurant: It's a nice cozy little place to have a simple yet delicious meal whether it is for breakfast, lunch or merienda. It's a self-service place, so you have to go to the counter to order and pay. They will then bring your order to the table. I got there quite often and see a lot of regulars whom seem to go there quite often too; which I find nice :-) Service: The service is very good. The people working there are polite and friendly. And the service is pretty fast. Food: Like I have mentioned earlier, Paris Delice has the best French pastries and bread in town! They taste the same as the ones you find in France. They also serve delicious sandwiches and a wide variety of fresh salads with home-made dressings. For breakfast, I usually get a Cafe Latte with a croissant and a "Pain au Chocolat". Here's a tip: The croissant or "pain au chocolat" is best eaten when dipped in the Cafe latte ;-) For lunch, it's a nice healthy salad with a sandwich. My favorite sandwich is The New York, L'italien and the Lillois :-) I would definitely recommend this place for a delicious simple meal. And if you are in a hurry (like I often am...), you can take your order To Go. Another great thing about this place? They deliver!! So if you want to have a French breakfast before heading out but you still have to get ready or you are lazy to go out, just give them a call and the yummy french food will be delivered to your door step in no time :-)

I took a gamble and it paid off. The place was quiet and sparse despite the prices not being…read moreexorbitant. So I was worried about the taste but every from the soup, appetizer and main dish tasted great. Give it a go but they do take their time in preparing the dishes.

For such a posh place their pastries are not overly expensive. Their Peach Danish (60 PHP) is not…read moreonly good, but excellent with its decent price, no other pastry shop in BGC can compete. Expect a creamy and hefty pieces of pastry goodness. Their Almond Croissant (98 PHP) is more than just the sprinkle of almond slices you see, it's also filled with a sweet cream inside that just makes you want more. They only make 6 pieces a day which is odd, but hopefully more in the near future, as we certainly aren't the only fans. If you have time to splurge, suggest staying for a cup of their Hot Chocolate (190 PHP) it's served in a pot (330 ml) which is enough for 2 cups. Share it with a friend or simply indulge in the chocolatey goodness. Staff are courteous and efficient. Water is refilled timely and sometimes even before you even ask. First timers be at ease as the staff can explain fully the products they offer. Here's a tip: 50% off on all their goodies starting 9PM daily, but be quick you're going to be competing with the nearby residents for the little supply they have. We've dined here twice and when 9PM strikes the store is invaded and devoid of pastries in under 15 minutes, talk about a quick sale.

This is an upscale restaurant in the Green Belt 5 Mall, its a mix of French and Italian, the dishes…read moreare nice, had the tomato-cheese fondeau as starter, it was great, the white french wine by the glass was good too, then had ad main course the sauté broccoli and ragu fettuccine, absolutely delicious, its price but well worth for the food quality and service.

No matter where I go and what I get to eat, Aubergine will always have a place in my heart because…read morethat's where I proposed. A former boss of mine told me that he really enjoyed the food there, and I remembered that 3 years later, when I was deciding where to take Grace on that all-important occasion. I made a reservation about 2 months in advance, just to be sure. I specified that it was going to be a proposal, so I made sure that they got me a booth instead of a table in the middle of the restaurant. I told them that at some point, I'd be asking a member of the staff to take pictures and videos, which they willingly agreed to. The day itself came, a few days before Grace's birthday so she would think it was just a birthday dinner. The staff were all smiles when we entered; they all knew, and they were excited for us. Our 7-course meal started, and it was all perfect. Seeing Grace's face light up with every bite she took just made me more excited for what was to come at the end of the meal: the moment I was gonna ask her to be my wife.

Aubergine was one of the very few French restaurants in Manila years ago so my girlfriend and I…read moredecided to give it a go on our anniversary. She was apprehensive at first because when she Googled about the restaurant, it said that students of International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM) will be the ones cooking in the kitchen. I assured her that just because they're students doesn't mean that they don't know what they're doing. I was right! We started off our date with a French staple, escargot. The snails were swimming in butter and I envied them in that instance. We saluted their valiant sacrifice as we gobbled them up one by one. For the main course, she had steak and I had the sea bass with risotto. For my dish, the serving could have been bigger but it was as delicious as it can get. All in all, dining in Aubergine was a delight and something we'll definitely do again in the future.

I felt like everything was great ... minus the steak. I had been forewarned by friends that you…read morecan't get a good steak in the Philippines, and sadly that seems too true. I ordered my Rib Eye rare. Not medium rare, but rare... The steak came out well done (with a tiny pink center). The steak was unusually thin, but provided with red wine, and mushroom demiglazes we ordered the steak went from lack luster to a pretty tasty dish. I also should note, the caesar salad was excellent. notably so. Overall, the food (minus the steak) was excellent.. I have not been back since, so I cannot really comment if the food is worth the price or not, however, I would not order a steak again.

This place is ABSOLUTELY divine, and Chef Jessie is truly nothing less than a visionary. A friend…read moreof mine had her debut here and I have to say that the food was out of this world. I also remember it being one of the best debuts I have ever attended, and I've attended more than I can count back in the day. This place is stunning in the evening and it provides you with one of the most beautiful views of the city. This is just about as classy as it gets and you won't regret coming here no matter what the occasion.

I had an amazing Crepe Madame here and iced coffee... in…read more2015... I would definitely return....

Just came from here and we can't stop talking about how GOOD it was! A little hard to find because…read morethe location on yelp is wrong. It's right next to benis Mediterranean restaurant. We had the pumpkin soup and the mushroom pesto. The soup was so smooth, warm, and flavorful. The pesto was delicious and garlicky. They had a great list of menu items to chose from. The crepe cakes also looked delicious but we were too full to try one. If I lived in Makati I would go there everyday. The server was also so nice and the restaurant was so cute.

Service was fantastic for our large group! Really unique fondue restaurant to find in Manila.read more

There are not many fondue restaurants in the city - actually I cant even think of any other…read morerestaurant that serves fondue except for this one. Old Swiss Inn is one of its kind! When you think of Swiss food, you usually only think of one thing, fondues. Not just the usual chocolate fondue but cheese and beef fondues as well. Their signature dishes are the Waatlander Fondue (combination of gruyere and emmenthal cheese with a kick of kirsch, which is quite strong) and the Fondue Bourguigonne (beef tenderloin cubes served with a whole carousel of sauces - my personal favorite is the peppercorn sauce!). Aside from these, if you are not too hungry given that the fondues can be heavy, they have several other swiss dishes that are worth trying. For appetizers, you MUST get their raclette. The cheese is melted perfectly, not too soft and not too hard. I would eat more than one if my wallet could afford it! There's also the Fresh Corned Beef which is a good break from those canned corned beefs. Lastly, the Peppersteak Swiss inn, which as I mentioned earlier has my favorite peppercorn sauce.