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.

Eat all you want. Come hungry. Lots of classic Filipino food and Asian dishes…read more Reservations is a must. It's always busy and packed. Plenty of food for all. Morning or day prior for reservations is recommended. I recommend for large family events. Enjoy!

Ehh. It's alright. I came here with my uncle for meryenda. Meryenda is only 238 PHP (Less than $5),…read moreand you get a bunch of small bites. I came here already full from eating at Shake Shack but my uncle wanted to come here to take a break from walking. The have options like corn dogs, pasta, arroz caldo, bibingka, ensaymada, juice, soda, etc. All the items are just ok quality. You get what you pay for. Although, I must warn it gets defensive in there! A lot of titos and titas shoving and cutting the line for food!

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.

Your restaurant shows various wine bottles but why?! No wine list or beverage menu under menu or…read moredrinks?

My first night in makati and we came here for dinner. The place is super cute and the wait staff…read moreare quick and efficient. My friend and I ended up getting the nachos to start. They were good, nice and crisp but very light. The beef was well seasoned too. For our main course, we ended up getting the chicken garlic and the chicken tamarind. The chicken and garlic was okay, I wish the garlic was roasted for a bit longer , but the chicken had a good flavor and it was tender. The chicken tamarind was great! The flavors were on point ! This is a cute spot to stop by if you're in the area.

We made a reservation and had a table ready when we came in. The restaurant has been around for 10…read moreyears and yet that decor looks modern with a mix of dark floors and tables and white subway tiles on the walls. We ordered a number of dishes to try. First off was the tuna tartare... the crisps were super think and light. The tuna tartare came with a sauce with slight kick. Delicious! Next one a beef rendang nacho dish. Not sure how they pulled it off but the fusion of flavors were amazing! Next was pork belly dish with curry. Another hit! Last but not least is their signature salmon dish. That was really good too! Staff was super friendly and provided great recommendations to try out. Highly recommended and give it a try if you are in the area.

Walked in and were lucky they had tables open at this Michelin recommended restaurant. Staff were…read morequick to help and assist. Ordered a few things: 1. Beef Lechon Toast - 10/10. Solid choice! Light on truffle so not overpowering, the cheese on there is lightly salted sort of like a parmesan. Amazing. 2. Roast Beef Bun - 10/10. Another banger. The hoisin sauce was thick and reminds of me of a peanut sauce. Nonetheless a sauce worth mopping up and having on the side. I don't know what they did to the hoisin but it was phenomenal. 3. Pork Kare Curry - 6/10. I'm a huge kare kare fan but I think the sauce lacked the kare kare punch I wanted. The pork belly was also quite firm on the non fatty spots of the cut of pork. The rice that came with it was awesome. 4. Indo Smashed Chicken - 8/10. Well cooked thigh, good flavor. 5. Ginamos Rendang Halibut - 9/10. Can taste the Indonesian flavors. Light but filling. Great choice if you don't want to feel heavy after lunch.

We had lumpiang shanghai, salt & pepper squid, sweet and sour pork and Hot Pot…read more This is an Authentic Chinese Cuisine. My favorite was salt and pepper squid! It has so much flavor to it that I could still remember how it taste like. The hot pot was nothing fancy. I just wasn't impressed with it. If you want to try this place out, just stick with their entrees and skip the Hot pot.

I have been to a lot of Chinese restos especially those that caters to banquets and functions, but…read moresomehow I have never tried Mandarin Sky in Banawe. I think whenever my family goes there, I am always unavailable. While scouting for a place to eat in Banawe, I tried searching for a QC resto and found this Mandarin Sky Wok in Paligsahan. It is located together with Artsy Cafe (continental food) and Komedor (Filipino food). It has the same owner as this restaurant and the one along Banawe. The interiors of Mandarin Sky Wok is very Chinese, like the fine dining ones in China. It is very cozy and filled with customers. Service is good. Food was quite disappointing considering all the raves I heard about the Banawe branch. We started off with dimsum because we were famished: pork siomai, fish head, and beancurd roll. Fish head was okay since not many restaurants serve those as dimsum. The pork siomai was bad, it has more flour than meat. The beancurd roll was truly disappointing. It's like the meat of the siomai then wrapped in bean curd skin. For the main course, we ordered: Polonchay with Two Eggs, Singaporean Bihon Guisado, and Dong Po Pork. The polonchay with eggs were okay, nothing special. The eggs visible are duck eggs and century eggs, plus a slurry of chicken egg whites. I was disappointed that the yolk of the duck egg was invisible, probably used to complete their salted egg prawns dish. The bihon was flavored in curry. It was good but we just got surprised that it has curry in it. The Dong Po Pork comes with steamed buns. It took a really long time for them to serve this, and it turned out just normal. There were about 8-10 pre-cut slices of the pork but only 6 pcs of the bun. The meat was tender and the sauce was strange. Not a usual sauce in Chinese cuisine, but I'm guessing the sauce is made from ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, and vinegar - almost the same ingredients as a sweet and sour sauce. The pineapple on top of the dish was a misplacement as well. Most customers there ordered shabu-shabu so maybe it's their forte? Would love to try the two restaurants beside it though. And oh, you can also order from the other two as well since they only belong to one owner.

An absolutely gorgeous dining experience with spectacular views from the 31st floor overlooking the…read morecity. This is set within a hotel. The rooftop setting is stunning, featuring elegant water features and the option to dine either outdoors under the skyline or indoors while still enjoying the rooftop atmosphere. The views alone make this place worth visiting, especially in the evening when the city lights come alive. The food was excellent. We sampled a variety of Filipino dishes, all beautifully prepared and elevated with thoughtful, upscale twists while still respecting the local flavors. A special mention goes to our server, Bon, who was outstanding throughout the evening. Attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming, he helped make an already memorable experience even better. Soft live music was on, and it added to the experience. Between the incredible atmosphere, beautiful setting, delicious food, and exceptional service, this is a place I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a special night out in Manila.

The Nest Dining in the Sky remains one of the most romantic dining destinations in the South…read more Perched atop Vivere Hotel, it offers sweeping views of the city, especially once the sun starts to set. While technically indoors, the restaurant opens its large sliding doors in the evening, creating a cool, breezy, open-air feel that makes the space both comfortable and memorable. It's easy to understand why so many couples choose this venue for date nights and proposals. The atmosphere alone is worth the visit. Since we came for an early dinner, we mostly ordered appetizers and dishes for sharing. We started with the Seafood Clam Chowder served in a bread bowl. It was decent and comforting, nothing particularly memorable, but certainly not bad. The Sisig Lumpia was unfortunately the weakest dish of the evening. Good sisig should have some crispness and texture, but this version lacked that signature crunch and came across as overly oily. It was the one dish I probably wouldn't order again. On the brighter side, the Pinchos drizzled with balsamic reduction were flavorful and enjoyable. The Beef Nachos were the star of the savory dishes, generously portioned, satisfying, and perfect for sharing. For dessert, we had the Frozen Brazo de Mercedes, which was a great way to end the meal and easily one of the highlights of our order. Service was excellent throughout. The staff were attentive, warm, and professional, making sure everything flowed smoothly without being intrusive. While the food this visit was a bit mixed, the stunning views, romantic ambiance, and impeccable service continue to make The Nest a place worth returning to. I've dined here before and remember some of their entrées being much stronger than the appetizers we ordered this time, so I'd happily come back and explore more of the menu. The food may not be flawless, but the experience certainly is. For the view, ambiance, and service alone, The Nest earns a solid 4 out of 5 star

When we think about Burgos Street's surrounds (one of the red light districts here), it's hard to…read moreimagine something different than the "nightclubs/bars/adult entertainment" vibe. But sometimes cities are just not obvious, and I love that. If you make a right on Burgos and cross Badajos St., you'll get onto Polaris Street, a much calmer street. There you'll find a traditional Spanish restaurant called La Tienda, which is quite famous here in Manila. I've been there once with some Brazilian friends who came to visit us. I confess what I liked the most about the place was the 3 musicians who plays traditional Spanish songs. Before living in Manila, I've spent some time in Mexico and the trio just reminded me of the mariachis! So funny! I loved to have dinner listening to some old boleros like "Besame Mucho" and "Dos Gardenias". I have an antique soul, ok, I know that! :P Let's talk about the food. My personal experience wasn't that good, because the dish I had (Bacalao a la Viscaina) was a little bit greasy for my taste. However, my friends ordered the Paella Negra and they liked it. We paired our dishes with a great Spanish red wine and we all left La Tienda with a black tongue (thanks to the squid ink!). Well, we were all to much "borrachos" to care about.

Our family's go to Spanish restaurant the past 20+years. As such you know that your Spanish food…read morefavorites will always taste consistently good. Tonight we had the Gambas ala Plancha for appetizer and Lapu Lapu ala Donostiarra con Patatas Panaderas and Solomillo ala Pobre for our main dish. If your looking for simple good traditional Spanish food this is the place. Highly recommended!