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.

We had lunch here over the weekend for a birthday celebration. Ambience was very nice with Spanish…read more We ordered 2 kinds of Paella the chicken and mixta. We prefered the chicken paella. We had the croquettes which was good, the kids loved it. I liked the salpicao as it was tender and tasty. Would definitely come back.

I didn't have much time my last trip to the Philippines but I did get to try several places for…read morepaella. Barcino's paella was excellent. On the downside they didn't have a few of the items we wanted to try . I shall be back

We have been coming to Illustrado for years now. My mum is 103 and she prefers driving all the way…read morefrom Paranaque to have lunch here. It helps that they are next door to my favorite antique house 'Silahis'. We love the food. I think they make the best Pinoy food in town. Pansit Bihon, Arozcaldo, Kare, Sinigang and this is the only place where you can have Sampaquita ice cream and Canónigo that does not OD your Diabetes. It is an old house with a quiet elegance. It is coming home to a nice meal. Through the years, we met Jeff. Jeff always makes us feel welcome -like family. He is friendly, warm, sincere and professional. He is attentive. The right mix that comes out authentic. Not overwhelming . Not forced. Not chatty. I like that. He is calm. He knows how to serve. And he always has a smile inspite the hours and low wages. I can say that for the rest of the staff too from the young lady at the front desk and the folks at the coffee shop. It is good to see older staff too. Illustrado's food and service makes driving all the way from Paranaque worthwhile. Mayee Paranaque City

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

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.

After a disappointing paella stint at Las Flores, I finally got my Paella craving satisfied…read more The paella was great - taste and price-wise it was spot on. We ordered Paella Valenciana, croquetas de pollo and croquetas de jamon, calamares romano all of which tasted good. Only 4/5 because some details need work. We requested the paella to be a litte toasted but it was little burnt under which is okay since you just have to scrape slowly. The tapas need a little more attention to detail since the croquettas de pollo has a small bone in it and the calamares had a small remnant of its quill

I grew up with Casa Armas. After Señor Armas passed away a few years ago, I didn't want to go back…read more But nothing has changed. It serves the best tapas, paella, cochinillo, Iberian chicken in this side of town. It had the same cheesy 3man band that just adds to the ambience. I love the place! And the sangria help with the ambience.

Great ambiance. Food & service is excellent. I look forward to the next time. Great venue for a…read morepersonalized wedding.

El mejor! If you think about paellas, there are so many restaurants that could cater to that. We're…read morerice-loving folk and probably one of the best Spanish contributions in our culture is the paella! Calderon is just one of the best in the Metro! One of four restaurants along F. Calderon Street, Calderon is the last restaurant along the street huddled with the likes of Tori Box, Le Creperie and 67 Nathan Pub. When we ate there, it was already our third attempt to try and squeeze in the many folk who would like their taste of Calderon's paellas and tapas. The place is very small like the other three restaurants in F. Calderon. The place gets easily full especially during peak hours. Their menu is in Spanish so it was good practise for someone like me who's learning how to be fluent in it. For those who aren't well-versed in the language, don't worry. They have descriptions below each menu item. We ordered Paella Negra in pequeña (small, P780), Salpicao (P450), Bandeja de Jamón, Chorizo Y Quezo (P620) and Lengua Con Setas (P580). I think our friends and I agreed about how much we love their food. From their paella specialty, to their tapas and especialidades. During the night we dined at Calderon, there was an acoustic set for the guests. It was very intimate because the space wasn't that big. It wasn't too in your face either. It blended so well with the Spanish interiors and ambience of the place. If I ever needed another dish of Paella Negra, I would most certainly come back! Porque necesito en mi vidaaaa!

Great black paella. Very private and great service. Gambas and callos were also greatread more

Such a fun and inviting restaurant! There is music and a multicultural show. The food was a nice…read moreassortment of traditional and non- traditional, set up buffet style. Service was great and welcoming. Reservations are a must!

This place is awesome - pay for the cultural show its buffet, it's worth it!…read more It's located near Intramuros tourist areas and the ambiance is so pretty! Many tables of tour groups but the service is excellent and I absolutely loved the cultural show taking you through Philippine history. Very well executed!! The buffet is quite diverse and a great way to try Philippine cuisine en masse. Highly recommend!

Unique dining at its very best! Abbiocco Alternative Filipino offers Filipino cuisine with a twist…read moreof Spanish and Italian taste. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the welcoming and courteous staff. The very clean dining area is bright and nicely decorated. A VIP room for guests wanting a private dining experience is also available. All the dishes we ordered were visually pleasing and more importantly very delicious; however, my favorites were Fried Shrimps In Salted Egg Sauce, Montiel's Special Palabok, Abbiocco's Paella Valenciana, Tatay Mar's Kare Kare, and Tablea Chocolate Cake for dessert. I also ordered a delicious cup of premium Kopi Lowak. This cup of coffee is definitely a unique treat for me. Drink it black without sugar to truly enjoy the mild and somewhat sweet taste of the coffee. When in Manila, I highly recommend Abbiocco Alternative Filipino!

BANANA-RHUMA/FILIPINO TURON YUMMINESS!!…read more FYI... current Yelp address (as of July 2026) is INCORRECT for the Manila branch! They apparently moved 2 years ago to expand the dining area. Current Manila location is: 1104 J. Barlin Street, Sampaloc, Manila 1108 Metro Manila, Philippines Turon is a Filipino dessert or snack, that is absolutely delicious! If I could, I'd eat it constantly! Brekkie, lunch, dinner and anytime in between LOL! Ripe Banana wrapped in a crispy thin Filipino lumpia (egg roll) wrapper is the basic premise. Every Filipino has their preference on what the perfect turon should be like. Mine? That would be an overripe Banana with a sliver of ripe jackfruit wrapped in super thin lumpia wrapper, deep fried and then lightly carmelized. BOOM! Taste Bud Heaven! Why would you come to Mang Tootz? Our Grab Driver didn't even know what this restaurant was, but their version of the Filipino Turon, Banana-Rhuma, is a YouTube sensation! When you do a YouTube search for "Turon Manila," a large part of that search is about Mang Tootz! So I wanted to claim it! Once we got the directions straight (found correct address on their Facebook page) it was an easy find. Good for drop offs, no street parking unfortunately. Friendly staff, lots of options for turo-turo. but I'm only here for one thing! Ok, let's eat! BANANA-RHUMA: Mang Tootz version of Filipino turon is smaller than what I'm use to in the USA. More a finger length size here rather than the hand length (or bigger) that is typical in California. We got our order fresh & hot and taste & flavor wise, it is DEELISH! NapakaSARAP! Thin lumpia wrapper is golden crispy with every piece. Love the caramelization with sesame seeds! Nicely ripened Banana and jackfruit inside is perfectly portioned for its size. No complaints here, worth a GRAB drive to enjoy! This was deliciously crafted. :) VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! I did enjoy this style of Filipino Turon very much. My Bunso prefers more banana, so... to each his own! More for me!!! I would definitely make a return visit! Enjoy!

Good food with good ambiance lalo na yung banana thuma nila. :)…read more Service is 10/10 good staff and palaging malinis ang place.