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

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.

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.

Its a small restaurant with limited seats. AC not adequate for the pace, felt stuffy…read more Super super friendly staff My fav is the paella. Beef tongue felt not fresh.. fruit shakes also winner as they dont add sweeteners i believe and still really good

Fantastic paella. Great service. Owner was very accommodating. Very cozy ambiance. Will…read moredefinitely come back.

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!

Barbara's is a solid choice for lunch if you are visiting Manila in the Philippines. We had a…read moreblast! What stood out about this restaurant was the exceptional customer service and the cultural dancing while you eat delicious traditional Filipino food buffet style. I don't know if it's because they cater to tourist that makes this place so special but I left here feeling very full and very happy from the cultural performances. What was also fun was after the performances they invite the visitors from different regions of the world up to the stage and taking a picture with the dance performers. It provided a great keepsake to take back home. They also perform different songs from around the Philippines and the different dialects they speak and where they are from providing an educational opportunity. One of the songs was from the region, where my mother's father is from which is why I took a trip to the Philippines to learn more about my grandfather's culture and homeland. This touched my soul deeply and will never forget my time at Barbara's. The food was outstanding and very tourist friendly. I went up two times to partake in the delicious offerings from the buffet. I think the best thing about this place too is to have experienced all of this in an air-conditioned building. It was a nice reprieve from the 90+ degrees Fahrenheit with humidity weather that I endured in Manila. I also attended another restaurant with the cultural performance, and it was outside, and the experience was not as special due to the weather. So that's why I can't say enough good things about how I was treated and the yummy food that I ate and the beautiful cultural performances I admired at Barbara's. Highly recommend Barbara's while visiting the Philippines .

QUEZON is a newly-opened buffet restaurant that focuses on Filipino and Spanish dishes. It is…read morelocated on the second floor of the Fisher Mall along Quezon Avenue. Weekend dinners here will set you back less than P600 per head, inclusive of unlimited soda and iced tea. While not all dishes are stellar in flavor, it does give good value for money if you love sisig, lechon, salad greens tossed in salted egg yolk sauce, crispy kangkong and other deep-fried bar chow. Sisig station - Chicken sisig is surprisingly really good, though it doesn't look anything like sisig. Pork sisig I find to be average at best. Bangus sisig tastes really meaty and satisfying, but there are bits that are tough and can wreck lolo and lola's dentures. The Angus beef tapa was very tender and flavorful. Too bad Quezon is not open for breakfast. I'd eat this for breakfast every morning. The chicken skewers dressed in classic Pinoy BBQ sauce could have been better if it were more tangy. I was very happy that Quezon serves grilled vegetables. Even a meat lover like myself needs a little fiber now and then. The onions and bell peppers were grilled perfectly. I wish the zucchini was not sliced too thinly so it wouldn't look too limp and soggy. IMO, eggplant would be a great addition to its grilled vegetable selection. Carving station - Lechon baboy, lechon baka, bagnet, and roast chicken. YUM! YUUUUM!! Almost as good as Vikings. Except the line of diners to the carving station are much shorter (counter crew chops, carves, and serves meat faster) and more disiplinado (less patay gutom). The paella rice and callos... Could use flavor. A lot more of it. The chorizo y gambas is really bad. Tastes nothing like chorizo, and the shrimp was overcooked to death . A simple halabos na hipon would probably be a more successful dish. The pork binagoongan and the kare-kare were decent. The pakbet looked really good but I wished it had more kalabasa. None of the other dishes looked appetizing enough to be sampled. The desserts spread looked like the desserts station of your typical buffet. I stealthily stole a piece of leche flan from my friend's plate and I kinda regretted it. The texture is weird. Like it was made of 90% egg whites with a little egg yolk thrown in for color. I didn't try any of the other sweets. Overall, for the prices charged, I don't think it was a total waste of time. If you start yourselves off with a salad with its smooth salted egg yolk sauce, and become semi-permanent fixtures in front of the sisig and carving stations, you are going to enjoy dining at Quezon.

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.