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!

If Calderon is the new wave of Spanish cuisine in the Philippines, color me impressed. Calderon…read moretakes the best of the old school (Alba's and Casa Armas), and gives it an update that gives respect to the conventions of the old guard, yet feels fresh and new. The Makati branch of Calderon is tucked (Quite literally) at the back of a building in Salcedo Village, and as such is a bit of a challenge to find at first. However, once you get there, the restaurant more than makes up for it with wonderful food and a great vibe. I totally enjoyed every single dish I ate in Calderon, and while it was a bit pricey, it was totally worth every Peso. I would come back here in a heartbeat.

Calderon is good ol' Spanish food. What kind? The kind that you grew up with. It's Spanish food,…read morebut you know it has that Filipino influence on it. What are the good dishes? The familiar stuff: paella, salpicao, gambas, callos, bacalao, etc. Everything was good. A surprise hit was the lengua (if you like lengua). Top finish the job - their chocolate cake. If you aren't a fan of sweets, this might get you hooked. It's tasty, it's decadent, it's rich, but not that rich. The prices are very reasonable, reasonable enough to make me want to go back and try more of their dishes. I usually talk about the interiors first but I got to excited with the food. Anyway, the furniture isn't top-notch, but there is this intimate homey feel that you notice once you sit down to order. It's casual enough for a dinner with friends and family, but fancy enough for a date (for me at least). I think I'm going back tomorrow.

Decent Italian food in popular neighborhood. Easy access to restaurant and bar…read more Service- Friendly and attentive Ambiance- Casual and fun, live music, great singer. Food- Tasty

We decided to the try Sicilian Roast as we enjoyed Gringo, the restaurant beside it…read more Its a beautiful restaurant, big and spacious, with lovely interiors. The dessert on display looked appetizing. However, it is a bit pricey. Probably because their pasta and pizza dough are homemade. We ordered the prosciutto pizza. It was rich with white cheese and the prosciutto was the yummy salty kind. The dough of the pizza was also quite tasty. The tartufo pasta was really rich with the truffle flavor. We enjoyed the mushrooms and cured meat in it. Food and ambiance are great here but be ready to pay the price.

It's a great spot for Spanish / Pinoy fusion dishes like Lingua, Ox tail, Papas bravas and Gambas…read more Surrounded by restaurants serving run of the mill bar food, American and Chinese options, the menu and taste stands out. They have decent selection of South Am and Spanish wines. Would certainly recommend it as the food is good but serving sizes are small and prices steep. Not the best value for money. If you are in the area and pressed with time good joint for lunch and best part is they don't close for siesta and are pretty much open all day. The space is small and tables huddle together, not recommended for dinner.

You must check out this new restaurant called Cazuela that I was invited to try a few weeks ago. I…read morehad dinner there with my family and even my picky dad loved the food! The food was absolutely delish, and I can't stop recommending Cazuela enough to anyone who asks. I had dined at Cazuela before at a food tasting. I totally loved the food and I was so excited to get my family to try it, too, that I kept bugging them until we agreed to go on a Friday night. And here we are. THE FOOD For starters, we ordered the Tuna Ceviche (P229). My sister was all like, why did you order the tuna ceviche?! She thought it was just going to be raw tuna dipped in vinegar. After her first bite though, she was a convert! Cazuela's Tuna Ceviche is amazingly good - sweet, tangy and perfectly balanced. Aside from generous slices of raw tuna, it has pomelos, onions, alfalfa sprouts, and a sweet and sour dressing that reminded me of a Thai pomelo salad, but it's not Thai, it's Spanish colonial. It's like a circus in my mouth! I highly recommend this! We also had the Manchego Croquetas (P256), 6 pcs of breaded & fried nuggets of bechamel, manchego cheese, and spinach. No potatoes here. I sliced one open to show you the soft inside. Next up, the Lengua (P400). Oh. My. God. I am so glad I ordered this. The lengua was tender and flavorful, coated in a creamy mushroom sauce. Lengua lovers will explode with delight once they bite into it! It doesn't look like much but it's soooooooo freakin' good! This is definitely on my MUST ORDER when I go back. It is that good that I am already making plans to be back for it! Definitely going on my list of what to order if I had to choose my last meal. Generous slices of lengua, too. I had the Callos on a previous visit, and while the callos was also very, very good, for me, this Lengua is queen! We also had the Cerdo al Horno (P395), a 3-hour roasted pork belly stuffed with chorizo de Bilbao, served with saffron rice. The pork belly was well-seasoned and tender. Pork belly lovers will probably weep with happiness on first bite. It is also served with creamy beans, crunchy skin, and mango salsa. I couldn't resist the Paella Negra (P365) - I was surprised that it did not have any hint of fishiness at all (hindi malansa). It's just like eating seafood paella, but creamier and without the acidity from tomatoes. It doesn't have that squid-ink-funky-taste that many people don't like. Don't skip squeezing some lemon over it! Very delicious. HEAVENLY DESSERTS! The desserts to try are definitely the Gypsy Cake (P160) and the Kesong Puti Cheesecake (P220). Check out the generous portions that are good for sharing, although I don't think anyone would want to share! The Gypsy Cake is like a Brazo de Mercedes, but a chocolate version. It's not too sweet and the meringue is not just puffy and fluffy, but has a bit of bite to it. The yellow filling is rich and sweet. It's so good my sister decided to order 2 slices for take out right then and there. FYI, this Gypsy Cake, aka Brazo de Fernando, is on Inquirer Lifestyle's list of Best Desserts 2015! The Kesong Puti Cheesecake with Salted Egg Dulce de Leche sauce is a dense cheesecake lover's dream. Some like their cheesecakes light and fluffy, while some like their cheesecakes dense and heavy with cheese. This one uses Laguna's farmer's cheese (kesong puti) instead of cream cheese, and the cheesecake tastes a bit like it has a bit of the whites from salted eggs (itlog na maalat), but in a good way. The saltiness and the texture cuts the richness of the cheesecake and provides a good contrast. The cakes are baked by Gel Salonga of Ted's in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, and you can order them by the tray! SUMMARY I seldom super rave about a restaurant, but the food at Cazuela is that good and Cazuela now has a place as one of my favorite restaurants. Prices already include taxes, and you'll only be charged an additional 10% for the service charge. It's a small restaurant, the staff was attentive, and our orders came out quickly, probably because we arrived at 9pm and they weren't as busy in the kitchen. I highly recommend their Tuna Ceviche and their Lengua, and if you don't mind squid ink, the Paella Negra. Then, definitely, definitely, try their Gypsy Cake and Kesong Puti Cheesecake. You won't be the same afterwards!

This was an overwhelming place of good food! The drinks and desserts were unique…read more CHIRINGUITO,SICILIAN LIMONATA and their Sangria were super good. We had all sorts of tapas and the Paella Negra was a must when you're here. The best part was the open kitchen and stay at the bar!

My relatives took me to have lunch at this place. Their chef…read moreis from Barcelona whom we met after we ate. He serves an authentic gazpacho which I learned how to make in my recent trip to Madrid. It tasted exactly the same. The Wagyu beef is not as tender as I know because I just recently had Wagyu in Japan. The beef here is from Australia which I guessed! I like the ambience, the food and service. A good place to have tapas Spain style.

I wouldn't call Las Paellas' food traditional Spanish, but it'll do; everything here is updated to…read morebe a little more modern and friendly to Filipino taste buds. Their paellas, of course, are a must-have every time my family eats lunch here. We usually go for the negra or marinara, or both if we're a big group with relatives from outside the household. And if I remember correctly, they've got killer french onion soup, with bread and melted cheese on top that singes your tongue if you bite into it while it's still hot. Their menu is very kid friendly, with calamari and yummy mozzarella sticks as some of their best selling appetizers. When I eat here, I usually get some kind of steak (see, so un-Spanish) that comes with creamy mashed potato from scratch, a fair sized serving of steamed vegetables, and gravy galore. I generally leave pretty satisfied with my meal.

Good Spanish food, lively, even a bit too noisy atmosphere, attentive and gracious service. I…read morereally like Las Flores. From their croquettes to their churros everything is tasty and well done. I love their mushroom paella and if I ever move on and try their other paellas, I feel certain I would love them too. Their billinis are wonderful cocktails too. Very refreshing and at a buy one get one free deal during lunch, makes it easy to enjoy even more. If you like Spanish food, I think you'll enjoy this for sure. And if you're not familiar with Spanish cuisine, then this is the perfect place to start.

I've visited this location a couple times during my trips to Manila and enjoyed the food here…read more There were lots of seating in and outdoors. A full bar anchored the rear. A large group was also dining at the same time but overall it wasn't too loud. Staff here have been welcoming and attentive. They remembered some of our go to dishes which the family enjoys. Las Flores menu offered lots of options and this time we got the following: Salmon tartare - unique presentation in a fried lumpia wrapper cone. The additional wasabi mayo side let us add as much as we wanted. Angus and foie gras- tender beef and creamy foie gras was decadent Jamon croquettes- crunchy , creamy and a little salty Duck rigatoni- an excellent pasta dish with shredded savory duck Chorizo Frito - sautéed chorizo sausages that tasted even better with the roasted garlic cloves The small plates gave us a good taste since we were not that hungry. Next time we'll try the paella again.

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!