Very enjoyable meal, friendly & helpful staff.Awesome food, fab staff, fab wine! Lovely food, my…read morecongratulations to the Chef and the rest of the staff! ambiance was so good.. i really love it food is 1000/10 service is 100/10 ambiance 1000/10

This place is way overpriced and on top of that they have bizarre extra fees too…read more Drinks and food are just ok. Views are nice: basically a rooftop city skyline. But for the high price, the quality, quantity and services are seriously lacking. They also have strange extra-charges. For example if you ask the left-over food boxed they will charge you a substantial fee for that! We had never seen or heard of such policy anywhere else and they don't inform you of such bizarre fee in advance either! The humidity and pollution don't help this place either. Will not go back and don't recommend it.

My grandmother really has a knack for cuisines that aren't too mainstream and she stumbled upon…read moreCalderon in Kapitolyo. She loved it so much that she brought the family there for Sunday bonding. I found the place to be homey and cozy. It looked like a bricked house and once you've settled in a table, you'd feel like you're really in Spain. The music and ambiance really suite the whole theme. And don't get me started with the food! We ordered different things for the family to try and I must say that the food was good! We ordered the Paella Valenciana which is the flavor/variant we all know of. We also ordered the Caldo Gallego which was a hearty soup composed of beef, chicken, beans, vegetables and Spanish chorizo. We had the Salpicao, Croquetas and Bacalao ala Vizcaina (cod in tomato sauce). All of those dishes were really good! To end the meal, we ordered Sangria and partnered it with Bandeja de Jamon, Chorizo Y Quezo which was a platter of cold cuts, hams and cheese. The restaurant definitely captured the taste of Spain. I found it to be a great place to be with a big group or even just a one on one intimate dinner. The vibe for me was great. My overall experience in Calderon was pleasant! I would recommend Spanish cuisine lovers to drop by and try the food!

When I found out that a Spanish restaurant was opening in our neighborhood I was so excited and…read morewithin the first week of opening my family and I headed to Calderon. Honestly though we weren't expecting that much since it was only a neighborhood joint and we suspected would not offer Spanish dishes quite as authentic and fresh as those we've had in more expensive restaurants, but boy were we wrong. Calderon is fantastic. Their flavors was bold and their dishes though made with simple ingredients really pack a punch. The place is cozy and warm, the décor classic and earthy. The food offered is classic Spanish and we ordered salpicao, paella, gambas, and croquettas, all staple Spanish food. I was blown away by how tasty and great everything was. The tapas options are killer. I could honestly go home with a pot filled with their salpicao and just gorge on that and rice for a week. The ultimate test (at least for my mom) was their paella and it did not disappoint it was flavorful, salty, packed with meat and veggies. Calderon is certainly a must-try!

This place offers THE BEST food and wine selection! Nice ambiance, music volume was just right…read moreallowing us to talk with friends we were hanging out with. Service was exceptional!! Parking garage across the place as well as street parking g available.

Another hangout place for wine enthusiasts and foodies. They're above average for food, but why…read morewhine, when you can wine. Smoked Fish Spaghettini (280 PHP) A decent plate of pasta that remained warm enough to enjoy even after 15 minutes of shooting. The overall seasoning is balanced and light in flavour, which fits the perfectly done pasta. Mixed Cold Cuts and Cheese Platter (580 PHP) This is the platter to pair with your wine night with friends. Oddly enough you don't save by getting this platter, individually the cheese (210 PHP) and Meat (380 PHP), but it's a pair to pair with wine. Cheese Pesto Pizza (430 PHP) There are 2 kinds of pizza lovers; the dough don't bother me feels so good or the top heavy toppings fanatic. I'm a dough lover and places that I get dough are Salvatore Cuomo and Motorino Pizzeria - I enjoy the thin and chewy kind that stretches and is lovingly soft. Vitto's pizzas are thin and have that feel good dough I seek, it's decent dough... As for the toppings it fairly average, cheese and pesto with some tomatoes. Crispy Bacon (195 PHP) Deep fired to a crisp and satisfying crunch that's ideal as bar chow (pulutan) Chicken Ragu (250 PHP) Chicken breast fillet stuffed with carrots, cheese, and mornay sauce, breaded, fried, and sliced. Pasta Al Funghi (240 PHP) Creamy good pasta with the right thickness of sauce. I enjoy the even coat and mix.

We ate during happy hour @20% discount for 4 persons. The price was reasonable given the quality of…read morefood served...we came in around 4:45 pm and left 6:00 pm (happy hour is from 2pm to 6pm). Food was so good! Don't take my word for it, give it a try!

I was recommended to try this place from my family when visiting Manila. It's their fave and it's…read morenot my fave! Tapas in PI is legit. The fois gras is so tasty I ordered seconds. It's not a huge place so it has that local neighborhood vibe. Definitely coming back next time I visit.

Two words: Sangria y Paella. Do yourself a favor and order the Paella as soon as you sit down…read more(takes 30min and is legit amazing). While you wait enjoy a pitcher of their homemade Sangria that is bomb and fruit has soaked for 2 days. If you get a little hangry in the meantime there is bread and butter on the table. The Paella is crispy perfection on the bottom with crrreamy and decadent rice, spices and seafood on top. De-lish

not bad. paella negra is okay but it stays in your system for quite some time. how does it…read morecompare to an alba run resto?

Food - Okay. Service - Bad, ang tagal at andaming kwentuhan…read moresa labas bago ka nila mapansin. Tubig ang tagal ng refill. Onti lang kami customer nun. Ambience - Pde na, despite of having ACs, ang init sobra sa loob.

A favorite amongst locals who enjoy paella, tapas, etc…read more Their food is authentic as it gets outside of Spain. Their paella was cooked to perfection. Also ordered the TNT salmon. We ordered another one to take a photo, it was that good! Service was off from what I heard from those that frequent this restaurant. For some reason the server was not writing our order, just repeating it to us after we've said it. Sad to say she missed a few of the dishes we asked for. By the time she realized it, they were out of it. They were also out of their sangria. Other than that, nice ambiance. Nice location with access to parking. Hopefully they've tweaked service issues. If you're in the area and are craving tapas this would be the place for you.

I was only here briefly so my 5 stars isn't the most credible, but I love everything about this…read moreplace! The artistic décor, the patio, the pintxos, and the staff. My cousin said the owner of the building was into art and design and it really shows. We ordered the gambas, jamon, and roast beef pintxos. Wow! They each had their own unique flavor. They were delicious! My favorite, though, had to be the roast beef one. Congrats on winning 50 Best Restaurants and I can't wait to come back!

Vask, awarded as one of Asia's top restaurant by San Pellegrino, has just celebrated their 3rd…read moreanniversary by presenting 30 new dishes. I was honored to be invited in their tasting event. The restaurant's ambiance looked like modern art and you will have a feeling of eating at a museum, very elegant. The creative talents of Chef Chele can be tasted by patrons, especially those who wants to experience something different, something contemporary. The Tapas Bar serves more than just authentic tapas, but delicious French-style cuisines as well. We started the tasting event with cold tapas: Crab Hollandaise Pintxo, Tomato and Ricotta Salad, and Cochinillo Tacos. Each offers a different flavor and texture, but what stood out was the salad because of the fresh and sweet tomato in balsamic reduction, plus the fun feeling of the tapioca pearls. We then moved to having hot tapas: Txipirones Croquettas, 62 degrees Egg and Foie Gras, and Vieras Gratinada. I love the croquettas. It is black-colored because it is made with squid ink. The texture of the croquette is mellow. The 62 degree egg on the other hand, was cooked perfectly, enough to wet its mashed potato companion. The foie gras was a little small for its portion though. Main courses include Rabo Al Vino Tinto, Chicken and Chorizo, and Lamb and Vanilla. Rabo Al Vino Tinto or braised oxtail with rustic potatoes is very close to the chef's heart because it is inspired by his family's cooking. The lamb was the juiciest I have tried yet sinful too. My favorite would be the chicken and chorizo because of its tenderness, flavor, and that bacon mashed potato! For dessert, we had Deconstructed Carrot Cake, Tarta de Calamansi, Watermelon Sangria, and Chocolate Brownie. The Chocolate Brownie was the star as the chef pours chocolate syrup over the cake, its walls melted and different textures of chocolates appear: chocolate mousse, chocolate cotton candy, chocolate brownie, and dark chocolate syrup. A dish not only entertains but also gives a rich and fruitful evening. Chef Chele is a genius in the kitchen, and although it was my first time to visit his restaurant, I am pretty sure it won't be my last.

Every time I am in Manila I make sure that I visit this place. If you want great Spanish food make…read moresure you try this small restaurant that is located at the Grove in pasig. My friend introduced me to this place in 2017 and I have been a fan ever since. Their paella is very good. All the other dishes are also to die for. If you like Spanish food. Then this is the place for you.

I really wanted to love this place! We traveled 45 minutes just to try it out cause the photos…read morelooked soo appealing. We'll start with the ambiance, it's a beautiful restaurant and an awesome location. Slightly away from the madness so it doesn't feel super busy. The service is great, we were seated immediately and the staff was very attentive. They recommended the garlic shrimp appetizer and the seafood mix paella. Unfortunately, both were pretty underwhelming. The shrimp were small and were just drenched in garlic oil. The paella was hard and crunchy not like authentic paella. The seafood tasted overly charbroiled for our liking. It was unfortunate cause this was a pricey meal too. Definitely won't be coming back.

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.