Wow! 5 stars definitely. For the truly yummy food! the charming dreamy ambiance (decor! amenities!…read moreand ... the live music!...), and the impeccable, warm, attentive but unobtrusive service! Superb does not even begin to describe each one. A lovely detail for ladies: when they spotted that we had handbags not clutches, they promptly and unobtrusively placed low level bag stands that match everything in the room beside our chairs to take care of our precious cargo. How thoughtful.... The Perfect place for making our special friend feel truly one of a kind on her birthday. Thank you Champagne Room and The Manila Hotel. For giving us a truly excellent fine dining experience. We will be back. Absolutely.

The ambiance is 5 star the service is 5 star but the prime rib I ordered was so tough i couldn't…read moreeat it. I mentioned it to our server and he said he would tell the chef. But the chef or manager never came to our table to address my complaint. After all it is also about the food so they get only 1 Star and I am being generous. My wife had the Sea Bass and that was good. For a 5 star restaurant they should have addressed my complaint instead of ignoring me. If you ever dine there don't order the prime rib.

Hands down to the chef of this restaurant in Taguig, Manila. Every dishes was so delicious and…read moreauthentic! When you visit the restaurant every single painting including the ceiling was thought out beautifully and all the paintings are very special. Must try the steak and fries their specialty so good! Escargot--the best one I've ever had! French baguette so airy and soft lamb so tender it comes out from the bones Squid and brie soooo yummy!!! Ask for wine tasting next time if they have the event because they have amazing wine selections! Highly recommended if you are visiting Taguig Manila check out this restaurant!!! Take a grab so its easier!!

Excellent service, tasty appetizers, awesome steak and Fritz!. Great host and waiters! Very nice…read moreoutside ambiance and indoor dining room. Highly recommend. Good bar I feel like I'm in France. Sidewalk seating for people watching. Highly recommended

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.

Many moons ago, I had an unforgettable lunch at a French restaurant that was supposedly run by…read moreFrench nuns with a Vietnamese staff. This made sense because Vietnam was once a colony of France, and their cuisines are among the world's best. When I wanted to go there again, I was mildly shocked to discover that the place was no longer where it once stood. How sad, I thought to myself. A couple of days ago, I had the surprise of my life when a taxi I took had to make a detour and we passed by M. Guanzon Paz Avenue. Lo and behold, there was a French restaurant there called L'eau Vive. Don't ask me what it means because I don't speak French. I am almost sure that this is the same restaurant that I went to decades ago. A sign says that dining there is for a good cause, that part of the profits go to charity. This has to mean that the nuns are still running the place. When you dine you help, says the sign. French restaurants are pretty rare in the country. I know of only a handful. This one is worth going to, I'm sure.

This is an ourdoor restaurant/bar at the Sofitel Hotel that overlooks the ocean. It's a perfect…read moreplace to relax and have a great view of the sunset. I would totally recommend this place for, as a said, a great view of the sunset. The food was pretty good - great poke. The food, however, is much smaller portions than the other restaurants in the hotel, and we found that we were still hungry after finishing our meal. But the food itself was great! Drinks were hit or miss - my husband loved his cocktail, but mine was so bad I didn't even drink it. If looking for drinks, I'd prefer Sofitel's other restaurant - Le Bar - over this one. With that said, I gave Sunset bar a 4 star because the view really is spectacular to watch the sunet.

Wow, what is going on with the overinflated rating? Are the standards so abysmal that any spot that…read moregives you a smile and a view gets an automatic 5? I was staying in the hotel and came down to use the pool. Before that, I thought it would be nice to come here for cocktails and a snack. The cocktails were nice looking but had almost no alcohol whatsoever. We sent one back, which they tried to charge us for later. They ended up taking it off after we complained, but I'm shocked that they thought it was acceptable. They are charging foreigner prices here but without the foreigner quality. We also ordered a seafood appetizer, which is overpriced even high-end standards for the amount of food we received. The quality of the food was not high-end either. The service was lacking as well. Initially, we walked up to the bar and noticed it was covered in a fine layer of dust. Really? So many employees and no one could be bothered to wipe it down? We ordered, and decided to sit at a table. The table was also covered in a layer of dust. We called someone to come clean it, and it took almost 15 minutes before anyone returned to wipe it. The lady who wiped it handled the cloth like no one had ever asked her to wipe the table before. She also did not provide us with complete sets of utensils. Eventually, someone else figured it out. It took forever to get our watered down drinks, and even more, time to get the food, which was a huge disappointment. After this, we vowed not to eat anywhere on the property. If a restaurant at a supposed 5-star resort cannot provide adequate service, or even decent food and drink, how are you supposed to trust anything else?

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.

AMBIENCE Interior's beautiful, so beautiful I felt a little…read morebit intimidated to enter at first, but when we saw the menu at the entrance, we were pretty sure to try their food. It seemed their menu was for fine-dining yet the vibe was casual and classy. FOOD Pan Seared Salmon with Calamansi and Brown Butter with Steam Rice was really lovely and the salmon was packed with flavor. Asparagus was a great partner, being fresh and crunchy. Chicken A La Chasseur with Mashed Potatoes had really tender meat and finely mashed potatoes. SERVICE They provided an instructional aide for their Zomato Gold policy, which saved time for everyone. As soon as we were done with each dish, they were pulled out pretty quickly. Apparently, you must order something or melt in your seat not ordering while having your conversations. Fortunately, we were already full and billed out. Wait time was fair for just about everything.

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.

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

If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive place for wine and cheese, try La Vie Parisienne…read more You can have a bottle of sangria or rosé for as low as P300+, and its cheese plates are decent. If you're craving for something more substantial to eat, LVP offers a quarter roast chicken meal for P250, shawarma pizza, and prosciutto pizza.

Cute and cozy Starbucks in the Intramuros area and built into an old City wall. Friendly baristas…read moreand delicious treats. Heavily policed as many tourists are here; keep your items close. The WiFi only works if your have a Philippines SIM card to get the access code. If you need to catch a cab I was advised by the barista to not grab one directly outside but head back across the street towards the 'red building' and grab one there.