Hands down to the chef of this restaurant in Taguig, Manila. Every dishes was so delicious and…read moreauthentic! When you visit the restaurant every single painting including the ceiling was thought out beautifully and all the paintings are very special. Must try the steak and fries their specialty so good! Escargot--the best one I've ever had! French baguette so airy and soft lamb so tender it comes out from the bones Squid and brie soooo yummy!!! Ask for wine tasting next time if they have the event because they have amazing wine selections! Highly recommended if you are visiting Taguig Manila check out this restaurant!!! Take a grab so its easier!!

Excellent service, tasty appetizers, awesome steak and Fritz!. Great host and waiters! Very nice…read moreoutside ambiance and indoor dining room. Highly recommend. Good bar I feel like I'm in France. Sidewalk seating for people watching. Highly recommended

An imposing and elegant dining area. Floor-to-ceiling arch windows. Great ambient light. Polite,…read moreeager-beaver staff. My list of reasons why I love Chateau 1771 goes on and on. Despite the name of the place, they are not exclusively serving French food. They have pasta, steaks, and seafood. If anything, Chateau 1771 is a modern European restaurant serving favorite French, Italian, and Swiss food. When I first visited the place years ago, I was actually anxious about that moment when the waiter would hand me the check. European dining in the Philippines has always been equated with expensive fine-dining. But to my astonishment, the price was actually reasonable. I mean, it's not affordable and one would be crazy or filthy rich to eat in this kind of place every day. But for special occasions, I would recommend this place. My most recent visit was during my wife's birthday. It was a table for two and we had a late lunch. After a few moments of browsing through the menu, she asked for Croquette Salad, while I went for Butter-baked Oysters. For main, she had Vanilla Brick Spring Chicken, or grilled chicken served with vanilla bean dots. I ordered the Potence, the house specialty. It's basically steak where the meat is served hanging from a potence, or metal frame, and then set alight (by the waiter) with brandy. Their Pomelo Fruit Juice is a must try. I would recommend having a reservation when dining at Chateau 1771. While the place typically fills up during dinner, I find it perfect for a late afternoon hangout. The ambience can truly transport you somewhere in Europe.

Every time I come to this place, I'm already too full to eat and I'm just in the food for a cold…read moredrink or hot coffee and sometimes their dessert. You know how other shops have fresh fruit shakes but when you drink it it just tastes like sugar? Well, Chateau 1771's shakes are fresh, cold and it's the actual fruit. Oh, their flambeed coffees are amazing. Try their Irish coffee. You'll want more. For dessert, it doesn't matter whether you order a Creme Brulee or a Coffee Bean Sansrival. All of their desserts are excellent.

It's just ok. None of the cheeses on the cheese platter…read morewere French (Cheddar, Parm, Gorgonzola) None of meats on the charcuterie platter were French (Spanish-y, Italian-y, and a hot dog) But all the wines are French. It's all about the wine here as the food seems to be inconsistent with the theme

If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive place for wine and cheese, try La Vie Parisienne…read more You can have a bottle of sangria or rosé for as low as P300+, and its cheese plates are decent. If you're craving for something more substantial to eat, LVP offers a quarter roast chicken meal for P250, shawarma pizza, and prosciutto pizza.

I took a gamble and it paid off. The place was quiet and sparse despite the prices not being…read moreexorbitant. So I was worried about the taste but every from the soup, appetizer and main dish tasted great. Give it a go but they do take their time in preparing the dishes.

For such a posh place their pastries are not overly expensive. Their Peach Danish (60 PHP) is not…read moreonly good, but excellent with its decent price, no other pastry shop in BGC can compete. Expect a creamy and hefty pieces of pastry goodness. Their Almond Croissant (98 PHP) is more than just the sprinkle of almond slices you see, it's also filled with a sweet cream inside that just makes you want more. They only make 6 pieces a day which is odd, but hopefully more in the near future, as we certainly aren't the only fans. If you have time to splurge, suggest staying for a cup of their Hot Chocolate (190 PHP) it's served in a pot (330 ml) which is enough for 2 cups. Share it with a friend or simply indulge in the chocolatey goodness. Staff are courteous and efficient. Water is refilled timely and sometimes even before you even ask. First timers be at ease as the staff can explain fully the products they offer. Here's a tip: 50% off on all their goodies starting 9PM daily, but be quick you're going to be competing with the nearby residents for the little supply they have. We've dined here twice and when 9PM strikes the store is invaded and devoid of pastries in under 15 minutes, talk about a quick sale.

AMBIENCE Interior's beautiful, so beautiful I felt a little…read morebit intimidated to enter at first, but when we saw the menu at the entrance, we were pretty sure to try their food. It seemed their menu was for fine-dining yet the vibe was casual and classy. FOOD Pan Seared Salmon with Calamansi and Brown Butter with Steam Rice was really lovely and the salmon was packed with flavor. Asparagus was a great partner, being fresh and crunchy. Chicken A La Chasseur with Mashed Potatoes had really tender meat and finely mashed potatoes. SERVICE They provided an instructional aide for their Zomato Gold policy, which saved time for everyone. As soon as we were done with each dish, they were pulled out pretty quickly. Apparently, you must order something or melt in your seat not ordering while having your conversations. Fortunately, we were already full and billed out. Wait time was fair for just about everything.

With an ambiance that can only be described as natural chic, this Japanese-French fusion cuisine…read more(mostly) delivered. My table ordered iced taro lattes, the carbonara soufflé, pork bourguignon, and aged duck confit. The latte was really good and refreshing. It was odd it came in a mug though, since it was iced. The carbonara was yummy. The pasta had good texture and the egg soufflé on top was a nice touch. Any other kind of egg on top would not go so well with it. I didn't have much of the aged duck confit but since my cousin really finished off the bones, I'm sure it was good. My favorite dish had to be the pork bourguignon. The pork wasn't dry and I love the flavor of it mixed with the egg and rice. Unfortunately we weren't able to try the soufflés or soufflé pancakes *cries* because of the fire happening in the garage of the mall... My cousin wanted to get out of there! Service was lacking especially as this was happening. The waiters took a very long time to give us the check and have one latte to-go. Hopefully next time I can try their soufflé!

Cozy ambience and a great place for couples and family. Try the salad with tuna to excite your…read moretaste buds. Pork bourguignon is great! Staff is not too fussy but welcoming. I will surely be back here to try their other offerings.

Design over food. This sums up Le Petit Soufflé. Such a cute place with French vibes and... well,…read moreyeah a cute place with French vibes. That's all I can really rave about this place. And the matcha soufflé and matcha parfait!! In fairness, these are gooood. The matcha flavor is so pronounced unlike other things that claim to be matcha. But the main dishes (we ordered the foie gras mac and cheese and truffled mushroom burger), MEH. That's French for so-so.

Good food. Service is also pretty great and fast with good ambiance and location…read more Will definitely come back.

This is the best pizza in manila .. this is a true New York style pizza ..of course it's much…read moresmaller . The crust is on time , the sauce is balance of savory and tangy . I've been here 3 times the service is great . The octopus salad is a perfect balance of components . Don't order the onion soup ...it's pathetic and a black hole of sadness in an otherwise wonderful and fulfilling dining experience .

No matter where I go and what I get to eat, Aubergine will always have a place in my heart because…read morethat's where I proposed. A former boss of mine told me that he really enjoyed the food there, and I remembered that 3 years later, when I was deciding where to take Grace on that all-important occasion. I made a reservation about 2 months in advance, just to be sure. I specified that it was going to be a proposal, so I made sure that they got me a booth instead of a table in the middle of the restaurant. I told them that at some point, I'd be asking a member of the staff to take pictures and videos, which they willingly agreed to. The day itself came, a few days before Grace's birthday so she would think it was just a birthday dinner. The staff were all smiles when we entered; they all knew, and they were excited for us. Our 7-course meal started, and it was all perfect. Seeing Grace's face light up with every bite she took just made me more excited for what was to come at the end of the meal: the moment I was gonna ask her to be my wife.

Aubergine was one of the very few French restaurants in Manila years ago so my girlfriend and I…read moredecided to give it a go on our anniversary. She was apprehensive at first because when she Googled about the restaurant, it said that students of International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM) will be the ones cooking in the kitchen. I assured her that just because they're students doesn't mean that they don't know what they're doing. I was right! We started off our date with a French staple, escargot. The snails were swimming in butter and I envied them in that instance. We saluted their valiant sacrifice as we gobbled them up one by one. For the main course, she had steak and I had the sea bass with risotto. For my dish, the serving could have been bigger but it was as delicious as it can get. All in all, dining in Aubergine was a delight and something we'll definitely do again in the future.

I stumbled upon La Creperie one evening in Katipunan. I wasn't sure if it was the same La Creperie…read moreI had tried years ago at Eastwood, but I gave it a try. It wasn't until I saw the menu that I had realized it was the same restaurant I previously tried, so I thought, "OK, this should be good." Although I found it rather strange that they'd put up a branch there as I have a notion that La Creperie can be a bit pricey especially for students. First of all, the ambiance. It's not really conducive for studying, but more for an intimate dinner with your significant other or a best friend with its cozy lighting and interiors that scream "tea party!" Kidding aside, while the interior's all girly-girly, I think it helps set the mood for the food you are about to enjoy. As for me, I had the Le JJ - a tomato, ham, emmental and gruyere cheese crepe served with a side of greens. Let me tell you though, the plate was lovely! The food was okay for me I guess, it's not too filling and I think it's a great option if you're looking for something light (plus nice to look at). On the side, I had a steaming hot pot of TWG Silver Moon Tea. The teacup itself is super pretty!!! I felt really dainty while drinking my tea and enjoying my crepe. One of the biggest things though about La Creperie is that they already had TWG tea on their menu even before the TWG restaurant came to Philippine shores, and on my very first La Creperie experience, Silver Moon was really, love at first taste so this is what I ordered when I stumbled upon this branch. Overall, I think La Creperie would make for a good date place (guys, please take note!) It has everything a girl will probably want to make the date picture perfect (and Instagrammable): pretty plates, pretty teacups, light food, pretty ambiance. Hey, even if you really enjoy your date's company, you can continue the fun right next door with a cup of coffee at Craft.

Right beside Craft along Esteban Abada, I wonder what the competition must be like for La Creperie…read more I like the place well enough. It's well-lit and especially remote, with Craft getting a lot more attention (at least when I went). It's pretty surprising how girly and intricate the interior is designed - it definitely stands out from most establishments in the area, and in a good way. It's a bit small, but I've never seen it crowded. I was stuck there for an entire afternoon because of the rain with my friends, so we got to try quite a bit on their menu. Their crepes are yummy, warm, and fresh - perfect food to fight the gloomy weather and spirits. I got a familiar pasta dish - the pesto cream carbonara - which was really filling and not too heavy on the cream. Spent nearly P500 though, so I'll probably only be coming back to get some coffee when it gets too crowded in the nearby cafes.