I arrived at 11:00 AM on to get lunch. I was seated and then forgotten about!…read more I waited over 30 minutes and was never served. I left for another restaurant.

A lovely little piece of Italy at the Fort. The food is great, authentic and reasonably priced. I…read morelove sitting out the front with a pizza and a beer watching the passing people. The only down side is the don't have a CR so you just need to get a ticket from the staff to use the CR down the hallway. It's only a minor thing. Definitely check this place out.

This place has been recommended to me by neighbors for value of money and the variety of food it…read moreoffers. Before coming here, understand that this is a fusion restaurant. One of the things I ordered was Mac and Cheese with Chicken Teriyaki. The teriyaki flavor is mixed with the cheese, not your traditional mac and cheese. I was going to criticize their mac and cheese for being sweet but then I remembered it has teriyaki. Serving size is big enough to make one entree order enough for one person. Believe me, I had 2 entrees today plus a side and I could barely walk after my lunch and was so full that I didn't even had dinner anymore. This place gets packed at lunch and dinner time mostly with people working around the area. Because there's so much on their menu, check the menu online first before coming here.

Been here twice and both times was completely blown away by the food and the service. Food served…read morein 15 mins or less. The price of the dishes is just right for the quality of the food. Last week, we had the lechon kawali, kare kare, hito, crispy squid, chicken teriyaki, mushroom tofu hotpot, garlic rice, and strawberry yogurt drinks. ***gushing begins here*** The skin on the lechon kawali was crisped to perfection and the pesto a really nice touch. Their kare kare is also really good- beef was tender and flavorful. The bagoong isnt the usual, it's kind of thick. Good, just different. Hito was so crispy and flavorful my friend was sucking on the bones. Strawberry yogurt drink- the flavor of strawberry was very strong and the drink was creamy but not too thick, a bit on the sweet side though if you're diabetic. Basically, everything was good! 5 stars well deserved!

I'm from the United States and this restaurant is just as good as any other Italian…read morechain-restaurant in the U.S. The food is delicious, portions are good, service is fair, and the atmosphere is great. I just think that the alcoholic beverages are kind of weak in comparison to those in the U.S.

Well, I found an Italian restaurant in Manila that's worth visiting. Food was good and of course,…read morethe service was great. Decent place to bring a date.

I'm a big fan of the High Street Centrale area in general, mostly because the establishments here…read moreoffer al fresco dining/lounging options. Stella is one of the places that I come to only because of this, but because of their food (obviously). On one occasion, I came with a group of friends for some sangria. We weren't too hungry, but then we found the "Housemade Chorizo Nachos" on the menu, and was tempted. On another occasion, another group of friends -- my Happy Eaters Club -- came for pizza, and were not disappointed. I highly recommend the Roasted Truffle Mushroom. One of them commented that the Stella pizzas were very similar to those of Chef Mario Batali's Mozza, so I take this as a good thing. Another favorite is their Salt-baked Gindara Fillet: a fish fillet, covered completely in a little cave of salt, and then baked to perfection. It was the juiciest, most flavorful thing, ever.

I normally pop in Stella for a cheeky order to their delicious wood fired chocolate almond cookie…read moredough. Priced at P195, this is a dream come true for every sweet tooth. It's basically a cookie with salted caramel, rosemary pistachios topped with ice cream. When I say pop in, I mean sneaking away from my friends at rocket room just to have it. Heck, sometimes I'm even shameless enough to have them deliver it to rocket room. While everyone is busy boozing and downing their rocket fuel, I'm there drooling over dessert. The cookie is warm, moist, crunchy on the edges. Basically, everything that is good and perfect in a cookie. The vanilla ice cream mixes in well with the warm cookie, making it the perfect combination to de-stress with. Although a bit on the sweet side, my partner and I end up fighting for the last few bites (that's if I decide to share, ofcourse!)

Thanks to 2 of my fellow food crawlers for their birthday treat! We had so much food, but here are…read morethose that stood out for me: Seafood Misua Guisado - their version of pancit, which was really tasty and had a nice mix of different textures, including the crunch of peanuts! Steamed Fish Fillet with Garlic - when they say garlic, they really mean it as this came with a separate container of minced garlic, which I generously added to my fish! Abalone Fried Rice in Stone Pot - this could be eaten on its own! It's like seafood paella, but doesn't have a fishy taste or smell. Fried Chicken Steak in Teriyaki Sauce - if you've been following my reviews, you already know that I am not a huge fan of teriyaki, but I'll gladly make this an exception! Actually, I didn't notice the teriyaki sauce as the chicken itself was already quite good! Golden Egg Pao - if saltiness and sweetness were to marry, then this egg pao is their union! Can be both a snack and dessert! What I didn't like: Fried radish cake - never liked this, never will! Radish is meant for savory food, not as a sweet dish. Spare ribs - basically, boiled only, so meh. What could be improved: Seafood Pumpkin Soup - lacks salt and pepper, but quite chunky! Australian Lamb Chops in Black Pepper Sauce - more pepper, less sugar, please! Honey-glazed Eel - the candy sprinkles were unnecessary Would I go back here? Maybe, but not on my own or any time soon.

Royal Sharksfin and Seafood Restaurant has the same owner as Golden Fortune Seafood Restaurant,…read moreknown for their seafood, dimsum, and Chinese cuisine. It is not a restaurant where you can see easily along Quintin Paredes because it is located on the second floor, but once you find this, it is a real gem. Royal has a more fine-dining feel. Although it also offers the same dimsum and Chinese staples, the food is more presentable. They also offers uncommon dishes like Abalone Fried Rice, Real Sharksfin Soup, Lamb and Leeks, among others. They try to innovate and create new dishes weekly, so there is something to look forward to to each visit. It also has a large dining area and multiple function rooms that is great for events. Their lauriat-style meals are also good and inexpensive. Staffs and even the managers are very hospitable and friendly. I love the abalone rice, siomai, raddish cake, prawn sotanghon, and hot prawn salad the best. But each visit, there might have a surprise for their new dish. A definite must-try for all Chinese food lovers.

If you're craving for some pasta and pizza then try out this place. Of course because of my…read morecravings we ended up here and i'm glad we did. We ordered the "family meal"?? which contain a rice with ribs and chicken breast, pizza, 2 salads, 2 varieties of pasta, and 4 iced tea. The pasta taste good i think one of them was the Pollo Pizzamente, the other pasta i totally forgot what kind, we ordered the Mona Liza pizza to go with it too and orange juice for me, and some calamari (i like how they make their calamari). The orange juice taste different but not in a bad way, i like it! it looks like pineapple juice but it taste like orange. Service was good and the staff were very helpful with our inquiries. For the dessert we ordered tiramisu however after tasting a little of it we learned that it has whiskey in it so i had to order a different dessert for myself. Overall my friends and i enjoyed the service, the food, and the ambiance.

Our 2nd stop for @forkspoonmanila's The Great #EatscapeToAura was held at Mona Lisa Ristorante…read more Thisbresto brought us the most creative cuisine from Italy directly to our table, with flavours that come from fresh ingredients and years of experience. What was served for us to try are as follows: Sicilian Caesar Salad - Baby romaine, shaved parmeggiano cheese with homemade dressing Mona Lisa Special / Calabrese ( Half Half ) Panizze : Mona Lisa - Buttered shrimp and herbs, Mozzarella and provolone cheese in cream tomato sauce Calabrese - Homemade italian sausage with funghi porcini mushroom in white sauce ( I like this better than the other one ) BBQ Platter for our Main dish Pollo Pizzimente - Tasty pasta with Chicken thighs and breast, asparagus broccoli with creamy porcini mushrooms, sauce and truffle oil Last but not the least was Spaghetti Vongole - All time favorite Pasta with Roasted garlic, Clams, olive oil and white wine sauce. All food are Complimentary. Like them on Facebook: Mona Lisa Ristorante Phils. Follow them on Instagram: monalisaristorante.ph

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!

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

One of the locals recommended Ilustrado during our tour of Intramuros. We decided to try it for…read morelunch right after the tour. The restaurant was a bit small and cozy, but our group of five was seated right away. Ilustrado serves traditional Filipino dishes in a charming, old-school Spanish-style building with antique decor. The service was fast and friendly. My family and I chose a variety of entrees, including pork, pasta, stuffed fish, soup, and salad. Everything was flavorful and prepared well. We were very pleased with both the food and the prices. However, we noticed that the bill seemed unusually high, even after applying my parents' senior discount. Since we had ordered quite a bit, I didn't look closely at the receipt before leaving. Later that day, my mom decided to review the receipt and discovered that we had been overcharged. The prices listed on the receipt did not match the prices on the menu. Unfortunately, it was too late for us to return, as we were leaving town the following day. My mom asked a friend to go back with the receipt and request a refund. It was quite disappointing to find that they had manipulated the prices on the receipt. It's a shame because I would have loved to recommend Ilustrado.