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

Earlier I ordered the plain churros to kick off the "first timer" treat and I wasnt disappointed at…read moreall. We had 18 pcs in a paper cone. For 6 of us and we couldnt even finish it. The chocolate dip was so strong. They offered so much flavors but if you wanted to start off slowly, i recommend getting the plain one. Its so affordable!

Don't be intimidated by the sound of its name and how swanky it looks from the outside. The place…read moreactually feels homey (in a rustic kind of way) inside and their staff, courteous. The food? Delicious and surprisingly, affordable. They serve their classic churros fresh and hot, and the hot chocolate dip dark and rich. Everything about it makes me think of #rainydaygoals hahaha. Their chocolate-covered churros are served cold, which can be paired perfectly with their latte. We had those big order of classic churros (around 12?), a couple of flavored ones (Dulce de Leche for the win!) and some choco-coated churros for a little over 500 pesos. Not bad, eh? I must say, I'm quite impressed with their menu and value for money. I'll definitely be back soon to try their breakfast sets (French Toast sounds good!).

Great place for late night meal , usually my go to place after 1am. Working the late shift is a…read moretough life lol

Haven't been here since I lived in pi over 20 years ago. I still remember it fondly. Great spot for…read moreafter the bars on the way home. The lumpia Shanghai was my favorite.

I've heard and read about Neil's Kitchen for years now from friends and food bloggers alike but…read moreI've never had the chance to try it even though this location (their first and original location) is super close to our house. My friends planned a "South Saturday lunch" so that we can hang out in my neck of the woods instead of going all the way to Makati to hangout. Luckily I got a table immediately before the crowds arrived and a queue was formed. We ordered the following to share: 1. Tokwa't (Tofu) and Baboy (Pork) - we all enjoyed this appetizer that we ordered more fried tofu. The sauce was tangy and sweet while the tofu was cooked really well, crisp outside and soft inside. The pork was tasty and crispy as well. Loved the flavours and the textures in this dish 2. Crab fat pasta with crab cakes - the pasta wasn't too overpowering but you can def taste the crab fat. The crab cakes were made with real crab and they didn't scrimp on it. Great dish! 3. Sinigang paella and pork belly - one of their most popular dishes at Neil's Kitchen (we actually ordered two!). The sinigang in the paella was a great way to do a different take to sinigang and the pork belly was delicious. 4. Kare-kare with bagoong rice - kare kare was great with the distinct peanut taste and loved the veggies too. The bagoong rice was a nice accompaniment to the dish. Overall, I'm glad I finally tried Neil's Kitchen and next time I want to try their desserts.

Went here for a saturday night date and we liked the ambience. Westgate is also charming at night,…read moreparking is sufficient and the crowd is good. It was our first time at Neil's Kitchen and we were readily greeted by their attentive staff. The food selection all looked enticing. We got the calamari with paella negra, and chicken inasal with hainanese rice. Both were very filling and delicious. Would definitely go back.

Food is no question best Service is great…read moreAmbiance well we sat next to a couple with a pet The fact that they allowed pet in a resto with other people what ticked me is the owner took the pet out of the pet carrier and had the pet sit on the chair and the pet started shaking Sad to say although the Fresh Lumpiang ubod was awesome, I no longer has the deaire to even continue to eat as who knows what was on the air not viable to my eyes that may have landed on the my food Also i am allergic to for Dogs and Cats so my nose started to itch and my throat was beginning to itch as a reaction. They should have a rule when it comes to pets and restaurants. Malls and lets is understandable. But Pets and Restaurants is a whole new story. Dont get me wrong I love pets dogs specially, but we have to be respectful of others preference and health conditions.

Yelp Review 2023 # 44:…read more I've seen how this bake shop evolved. Starting out as Dates Cafe to Dates and Nuts to Conti's at a little space in BF. Their cakes and their food are delicious which warranted more locations all over the metro. My personal favorites since I was a kid are Chicken ala Kiev served with buttered vegetables and garlic rice, Mango Bravo cake (crunchy meringue layers, creamy chocolate mousse, cream, mangoes), and their blended iced tea with calamansi. Honestly, all their menu items - both savory and sweet are delicious. It just depends on your mood. Other favorites include Beef Salpicao, Roast Beef in Mushroom Sauce, Sans Rival, and Blueberry Cheesecake - I actually don't like blueberries but this cheesecake only has a small amount of blueberries on top. Every time I go to the Philippines, I have to go to Conti's - it's like being at home!

There are food trends and there are classics. Food trends don't last very long, most if not all are…read morehalf-arsed attempts at out-of-the-box ideas that should've just been kept inside the box. The classics compose of favorites that will never go away. It's food that you will always remember, a staple that will remain indefinitely. It will never require revisions or any additions for it is already seen as close to perfection. Take for example the classic butter cake from Vargas Kitchen. It's been around for many years now and it has withstood the test of time and magnitude of our trendy food scene- and all within reason. Nothing out there comes close to perfection except perhaps the most buttery cake in all of Manila. Tips: 1. First-timers? Start off with the Vargas butter cake then proceed with their brazo de mercedes. 2. You can also buy food good for a party. I highly recommend their bacalao and Illongo pork chicken adobo.

I came here and met my parents for lunch. They are regulars here and they really enjoy the food. I…read morethought the food was solid and the service was very good. The menu isn't anything too exciting though as it's mainly traditional Spanish leaning dishes but overall a great lunch spot!

Angus Hanging Tender Steak Taste: 9/10…read morePresentation: 7/10 Value for Money: 9/10 Mushroom Risotto Taste: 7/10 Presentation: 8/10 Value for Money: 7/10 Meditteranean Salad Taste: 8/10 Presentation: 9/10 Value for Money: 8/10 The Black Pig Sausage Selection Taste: 8/10 Presentation: 8/10 Value for Money 8/10 Roasted Scallops with caviar, bonito flakes and pork broth Taste: 9/10 Presentation: 8/10 Value for Money: 7/10

Great Shanghai rice and garlic spinach for a healthy Chinese food craving. This place is underrated…read morebut it packs good quality food at a reasonable price! Toho over northpark

Laugh all you want but yes I'm seriously going to be writing about how much I love their garlic…read morefried rice. So perhaps its great skill (and... MSG? Haha) that makes their garlic fried rice taste sooo good. But then again, I personally find it pretty challenging to make a great plate of garlic sinangag. First there's "how old" you really want your rice to be, and how dry/moist it must be to begin with. I prefer fried rice that's a bit "sabog" rather than moist/sticky. And, how to make those perfectly brown garlic bits without burning them? All of these are too complicated for my meager kitchen skills. So what's suitable for vegans and great to pair with the garlic fried rice? They have a stellar mapo tofu dish (omit meat, chicken powder, you know the drill) that just complements the rice in both taste and texture. Also, do get their garlic stir-fried broccoli--it's perfectly cooked, still firm with the right amount of crunch.

First stop at food trip of our vacation. Ordered typical daily life dishes that are hard to make…read moreand find in the US. Kare-Kare and daing na bangus. Rice and lugaw. The service was quick and patient with us after a long flight. The kare -kare was excellent. Good balance of sauce, vegetables. The fish is just okay. Popular food has better quality since there's more turnover. They also have a decent selection of peanuts and small packed foods. Recommend from me.

Home-cooked meals take time and a lot of effort to prepare. For those days when you need to whip up…read morean excellent Filipino dish but just don't have the time or energy for it, there's Lola Idang's. It's hard to believe that all the home-cooked goodness they offer won't even cost you that much. My top picks from this place are: kare-kare, crispy pata and pancit malabon. Everything tastes like it was cooked with so much love and care. The only downside, food takes a while to get served whether you are dining in or taking the food to go. But really, quality food takes time so best to set your expectations. You can call ahead to order and pick up. They also deliver to nearby areas but will only take orders for delivery until 7pm and it will take more than an hour for your food to arrive so plan ahead.

For korean food lovers this is for you :) shabu-shabu and samgyup all in one! Good service and…read moreperfect ambiance for all occasions